Burberry May Speed U.S. Growth Amid Deals on New York, Indianapolis Space Sep 5, 2009
The retailers new U.S. flagship at in New York, where three 50-foot neon signs light the skyline with the Burberry logo, was secured at nice, favorable terms, Cartwright said, without elaborating. The art-deco building, formerly home to the magazine Newsweek Inc., is owned by a private-equity fund run by Westbrook Partners LLC. A standalone Burberry Brit shop offering lower- priced products and more casual attire will open on one side of the building in November, Cartwright said. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Sales staying strong Sep 3, 2009
Three years, loads of passers-by and dozens of neon signs after it opened, Laura Knight said people finally have found her business. The owner of Swan Lake Antiques on Main Street laughs as she recalls putting furniture out on the sidewalk to lure customers into her shop. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Vintage neon signs to be displayed in Las Vegas Sep 1, 2009
LAS VEGAS -- It's a touch of old Vegas: Vintage neon signs are being restored and will adorn a stretch of downtown's Las Vegas Boulevard. About 17 signs, some from casinos dating to the 1950s, will be part of the boulevard's Scenic Byways Plan, said Danielle Kelly, operations manager for the Neon Museum, which is providing the signs. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
For the President, it's always a working holiday Aug 29, 2009
There are no fast food franchises on Martha's Vineyard, no traffic lights, malls, casinos, neon signs, amusement parks or high-rise condos. Instead there are private beaches, beautiful scenery, woods, bike paths, golf courses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
As Recession Eases, No Escape for Hong Kong's Cage Dwellers Aug 24, 2009
Across Victoria Harbour from Hong Kong's central business district, in a neighborhood of bright neon signs and bustling vendors, 33-year-old Lai Man-law has been looking for a job for the past year while living in a mesh-wire 18-square-foot cage. "It's dirty and hot. There are cockroaches and bedbugs, and the air-conditioning doesn't work," he says. (Time.com)
Letter: Planning process lost credibility Aug 19, 2009
I have watched as illegal neon signs have sprouted like self-seeding invasives all over Brookline with no intervention by any arm of Town Hall or those elected and appointed to represent us, no apparent interst in regulation or enforcement of a long-standing and thoughtful policy and bylaw. If we keep going in this careless direction, it will soon be only the street trees that tell us we have left Brighton/Allston and have entered Brookline. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Core of the Big Apple Aug 9, 2009
Everywhere we turn, bright, colourful billboards, neon signs, and theatre marquees greet us. Looking ahead and up, we see Manhattans most famous buildings, like the old New York Times Tower, the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center as well as more recently built, futuristic skyscrapers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
In two exhibits, artists look inward with a result that’s more indulgent than interesting Aug 1, 2009
Boston s Joe Zane (who was a finalist in last year s James and Audrey Foster Prize at the Institute of Contemporary Art) makes medals, neon signs, and faked monographs all featuring his own name. And Marco Rios from Los Angeles makes work about the weight he gained while on antidepressants. (Boston Globe)
Let Us Work Naked or Crank Up Air Conditioning Jul 29, 2009
Limiting the use of the massive and garish neon signs towering over Japans cities is but one suggestion. Reducing the number of vending machines that litter the nation might close some of the gap, not to mention make life more pleasant for us non-smokers. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Incan ruins and white-water rafting here Jul 18, 2009
There are no neon signs, no hotels or restaurants with names that you will recognize, just charming local businesses set on cobblestone streets. Narrow chutes frame the streets and carry water from the mountaintops through town, toward the railroad tracks, and into the Urubamba River. (CNN)
Brockett Pub Jul 16, 2009
Devotees of beer joints and dive bars of decades past will feel perfectly at home here among the neon signs, vintage video games and pool tables. And pub grub junkies hankering for burgers, brats and other unreconstructed indulgences, served up in portions only a cardiologist could hate, will chow down with gusto. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dick’s adventure in the Mail-Order-Bride business (39) Jul 13, 2009
It was their custom to stay in town a little longer to make sure all the neon signs were workin on the beer joints, but this time their spring work was piled up, and it was one of those rare moments when their consciences had caught up to them. There was just too much work to do to hang around in town. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
How to Purchase a "Lucky" House Jul 10, 2009
Glaring lights or neon signs that are visible through the doors or windows. Considering Amenities. (Suite101.com)
2K Sports Announces The BIGS 2 Now Available in Retail Stores Jul 8, 2009
The fan favorite Home Run Pinball mode is back, and lets players smash home runs into windows and neon signs in either single player or co-op action in Times Square or three new environments - Las Vegas, Shibuya in Tokyo, and Retro Times Square. Several new skills mini-games are featured in The BIGS 2, and give players the opportunity to practice their hitting, fielding and running ability against a variety of MLB stars in exciting challenges. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Last man standing' at wake for a toxic town Jul 2, 2009
In those years, Picher was a bustling town with neon signs "like Las Vegas," Hoppy recalled. When the mines slowed down and money was tight, Hoppy hustled billiard tables at a pool hall downtown. (CNN)
Michael Portman & Jayson Rapaport Jun 30, 2009
When they got the go-ahead from Cole, the duo immediately started working on the fourth Birds store, transforming a former herbal shop into a bright, sharp-looking barbershop replete with neon signs. It was a pretty crazy little stretch there, Portman said. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Iran Makes War on Iranians Jun 26, 2009
There were other neon signs advertising the fraud. A study published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies at the University of St. Andrews said, "In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former centrist voters, and all new voters, but also up to 44 percent of former reformist voters, despite a decade of conflict between these two groups." It's as plausible as John McCain carrying Cambridge,... (Townhall.com)
Infotainment Jun 23, 2009
Millions of moviegoers in India recognize the neon signs of Times Square as easily as the Taj Mahal, due to the growing popularity of Bollywood movies shot in the United States, particularly in New York. By making movies in one of the world's most expensive cities, producers risk big losses. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Hurricane Bay sports new vibe Jun 20, 2009
So are the neon signs and the old target demographic. The popular west Phoenix nightclub Hurricane Bay has been remodeled with a more refined look to attract a younger, more upscale crowd, joining Sangria Luxe Lounge and Skye as the West Valley's destinations for more-polished nightlife. (AZCentral -- Business)
Pillar of Polson: Longtime owner of Burgerville not done flipping patties May 30, 2009
The other thing that didn't change was the big neon signs, which also made their way a little farther down U.S. Highway 93. The signs are giant neon cows or are they pigs. (Missoulian, MT)
Visit Lodi! celebrates National Tourism Week May 15, 2009
Acampo_Mom wrote on May 14, 2009 10:24 AM:" Hey Lodian...maybe it can be camouflaged in some way.Like some really really big, yet inconspicuous neon signs pointing visitors to the Wine and Visitors center or gargantuan billboards depicting Lodi Lake and some advertisements for Downtown Lodi. ". Lodian wrote on May 14, 2009 9:09 AM:" Doesn't Lodi want to be proud of what they offer a visitor? Well, a Super Walmart does not present the best face of Lodi and that is exactly what people will be... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Retailer tries to fit in on fancy street Apr 16, 2009
In order to preserve the image of the street, Chicago zoning law bars neon signs and limits their size on North Michigan Ave. Other mass retailers on the street, including Payless ShoeSource and Walgreens, have had to make concessions on sign size. Information from: Chicago Tribune, http://www. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
S.E. Cupp: The Recession As the New 9/11? Apr 6, 2009
The fiscal crisis may indeed be an opportunity -- depending on who you ask it's either an opportunity to return to smaller government and fiscal responsibility, or it's an opportunity to nationalize private industry, fire CEOs, control executive compensation, undermine the legal system, raise taxes, fund neon signs and dog parks, and impoverish future generations. But what's unfortunate, irresponsible and offensive is comparing the economic crisis to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (Newsmax)
Traffic light issue reflect's Keokuk's identity crisis Apr 4, 2009
Neon signs adorned most businesses, and at night the business corridor had a neon glow of prosperity. Police walked a downtown beat, checking alleys and the front doors of stores. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Debate flashes on number of signs Mar 29, 2009
"I think the signs frankly are presented in a classy manner. We don't have garish, loud, flashing neon signs for the companies.". While Mr. Ferlo would like an all-out ban, he said he's willing to compromise by prohibiting signs on the south side of buildings facing Mount Washington, a favorite vista for tourists to take in and photograph the skyline. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
An hour to show our concern Mar 27, 2009
Mid Valley City (MVC) will be switching off all faade lights, neon signs, landscape lights and other non-essential external lights in the city as it commits to the upcoming Earth Hour 2009. All landmarks in MVC including its malls, hotels and office towers; The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley Megamall, Cititel Mid Valley, Boulevard Hotel, The Gardens Hotel ences, IGB Tower, Centrepoint North and Centrepoint South Towers, The Gardens North and South Tower and Northpoint will be uniting with the rest of... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A rising China waltzes gingerly with the Russian bear Mar 22, 2009
Russian architecture dominates the city, and flashy neon signs in Russia's Cyrillic alphabet, rather than Chinese characters, illuminate its snow-covered pedestrian walkways. Vendors hail a foreigner with greetings of "Drug! drug!" - "friend" in Russian. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Travel in Japan brings its own special moments Mar 21, 2009
At night, it throbs with neon signs galore, with jazz and karaoke clubs scattered amid business high-rises and retailers. During the day, visitors and working folks form a sea of moving bodies on the busy corridors. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Energy awareness spread worldwide with Earth Hour Mar 19, 2009
"Many major icons and neon signs are switched off for the hour and they are extremely noticeable.". Reliance on electricity made by coal-fired power plants contributes to the greenhouse gas emissions that in turn contribute to the climate change. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Trash piling up as city enforces sanitation law Mar 17, 2009
NEW ORLEANS Along with the typical sights like neon signs and horse drawn carriages, tourists in the French Quarter saw something else today piles of garbage scattered along Bourbon Street. WWL-TV. (WWLTV.com, LA)
36 hours in Shanghai Mar 14, 2009
While the global economic slowdown has had its impact, Beijing's naughty sister is still up to her tricks: from the flashing neon signs and light-bedazzled skyscrapers to the throbbing clubs and houses from the foreign-concession era hiding their decadent secrets. But beyond the clich. (International Herald Tribune)
Utah lawmakers approve sweeping liquor law changes Mar 13, 2009
Advertising liquor in any form -- whether on menus or with neon signs -- was banned until a federal court ordered the state to change in 2001. Huntsman called hiding the preparation of drinks a step backward, but said it could have been worse. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Church, elevators on Preservation Oklahoma List Mar 8, 2009
Mom-and-pop motor courts, tourist cabins, restaurants and neon signs along legendary Route 66 are also in danger of being lost. Rural cemeteries face the threat of neglect and vandalism. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Des revives Dolls on Broadway Mar 2, 2009
Paul Tazewell's costumes are gaudy (the men's clashing suits, anyway), while Robert Brill's oversized neon signs probably play better from the back of the balcony. (McAnuff often seems to ignore what Brill has set up for him, so we see a bank robber break back into a bank with his stolen loot, or Sarah end an argument with Sky in the mission by, er, walking back into the mission. (Globe and Mail)
Would car traffic bring back the crowds? Mar 1, 2009
After dark on a recent weeknight, just after 8:30 p.m., Downtown Crossing resembled a film noir scene, its deserted rain-slick streets glistening with the reflections of neon signs from a shuttered liquor store and a discount jewelry shop. The few pedestrians who hurried by were mostly teenagers and office workers descending into the subway or headed to the bustle on Tremont Street. (Boston Globe)
George and Dragon, 4 stars Feb 26, 2009
The light from neon signs out front gives a warm red glow inside. Tables are decorated either in the Union Jack or British train-station signs. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cleveland Browns' Shaun Rogers and Eric Mangini not a model for relationships, says The Plain Dealer's Bud Shaw Feb 26, 2009
At least as far as the neon signs advertising "Drive-Thru Divorces.". The craziest aspect of this alleged estrangement - and it's difficult to pick one - is that coach Mangini and Browns GM George Kokinis say the first question they'll ask scouts about prospective players is, "What kind of person is he?". (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Stimulus: Now Comes Hard Part, Spending It Feb 21, 2009
The U.S. Conference of Mayors last month drew a severe backlash when it released a wish list of stimulus projects that critics called frivolous, including $2 million worth of neon signs in Las Vegas, a 36-hole disc golf course in Austin, Texas, and a $500,000 dog park in Chula Vista (San Diego County). Lawmakers responded by adding language banning the use of stimulus money for swimming pools, golf courses, zoos, aquariums or casinos. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Scenes from Mobile World Congress 2009 Feb 18, 2009
Hall 8, the largest, boasted such vendors as Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Panasonic and Samsungalong with banners, neon signs and that evergreen convention staple, free pens. Which Wristphone to Wear. (eWeek, NY)
Students eat their way to A's (with SLIDESHOW) Feb 18, 2009
It's worshipped in roadside chapels with neon signs, outdated calendars and cramped booths. Friendships are forged - and strained - by discussions over which kind of sauce is best: vinegar-based or tomato-based. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Make voting records public Feb 13, 2009
Our elected officials have been too generous with zoning, liquor licenses and permits that allow restaurants with bars to proliferate, some festooned with neon signs. The proportion of licenses to populations in these communities is not known but should be. (Burlington Union, MA)
Cibola Art... photography Feb 11, 2009
He has also shot other scenes at night, such as neon signs along Route 66. However, Arnold's portfolio includes a wide variety of subject matter, including landscapes, people, animals and architecture. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Stimulus package must follow porkless path Feb 8, 2009
Las Vegas is seeking $2 million for neon signs, according to a story in Wednesday s Wall Street Journal, and Boynton Beach, Fla. is eyeing $4. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
