American Girl opens bigger Chicago store: a tour (Chicago Sun-Times) The American Girl Place store, already one of Chicago's top tourist attractions, is 30 percent bigger at its new Water Tower Place site, and touts an exclusive doll T-shirt design shop, big-screen photos of child shoppers, and a streetscape of doll services such as a salon and ear piercing. us.rd.yahoo.com
A tour of new American Girl (Chicago Sun-Times) Sandra Guy: The American Girl Place store, already one of Chicago's top tourist attractions, is 30 percent bigger at its new Water Tower Place site, and touts an exclusive doll T-shirt design shop, big-screen photos of child shoppers, and a streetscape of doll services such as a salon and ear piercing. Opening day Wednesday attracted several hundred excited shoppers by noon through ... us.rd.yahoo.com
No Signs Of Recession At American Girl Place (CBS 2 Chicago) In these tough economic times, a lot of businesses are in trouble, but one Chicago attraction is bigger and better than ever. The American Girl Place, a destination retailer on the Magnificent Mile that's moving to posh new digs, draws shoppers from around the world. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports. us.rd.yahoo.com
The endorsement choice (Chicago Tribune) Earlier today, the Tribune editorial board asked for your input as it debates the Trib's endorsement for president. We've received dozens of passionate responses. us.rd.yahoo.com
Travel deals of the week (New York Daily News) Experience Scotland with the Kinloch Lodge's Fabulous Winter package. The program includes three nights' accommodations on the shore of the Isle of Skye, a five-course gourmet dinner, daily Scottish breakfasts and a lunch or afternoon tea. us.rd.yahoo.com
Athens residents recall The Great Depression (Athens Banner-Herald) Frances Adams didn't notice when the United States economy crashed into The Great Depression. The daughter of an often drunk coal miner, Adams didn't have much even before the catastrophic bank crash of 1929. us.rd.yahoo.com
Desperate McCain gets tough with attack on Obama’s character (Times Online) FACED with the threat of a decisive victory for Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential candidate, his Republican rival John McCain is preparing to take the gloves off and “get tough” in the closing weeks of an increasingly aggressive election campaign. us.rd.yahoo.com
Weekend Guide (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) A list of things to do this weekend. us.rd.yahoo.com
Skates Needed for Arc's Holiday Party (R News) The Arc of Monroe County is preparing for its annual holiday party. Client created artwork is always featured. The Arc's asking the community to help with some of the decorating materials. us.rd.yahoo.com
Lost Highway (Washington City Paper) Me and Beau are marooned in the middle of the highway, standing smack dab on the faded yellow dividing lines as rush-hour traffic roars by. We’re trying to get to the other side. Both of us are drunk as skunks and probably just as likely to get run down. us.rd.yahoo.com
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