y that the good old red-and-white strike-anywhere matches were discontinued in 2010 in favor of "greener" ones that must be struck on the box.
Not true. I can - and do - buy strike anywhere matches at local stores in Pennsylvania. They are banned by local fire marshalls in various states. I can't get them in NJ.
You can buy them online:
http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Strike-Anywhere-Kitchen-Matches/dp/B000WR82QKAnd the corporate web site shows their range of Strike Anywhere products:
http://www.diamondbrands.com/pages/matches/28.php