Some of the people in line have been waiting several hours to see, feel and hold Olympic medals.

VOA: standard.2010.02.16

Phan says when shoppers see empty storefronts, it reminds them how tough the economic environment is and they feel less inclined to buy.

VOA: standard.2009.12.20

I could just have a good time playing a whole bunch of day parties, play some stuff at night that was free,see my friends, and not feel like I was missing something, or that I had to do anything.

VOA: standard.2010.04.07