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Naperville family aims to make retro toys affordable
Like many suburban homes, Mark and Bea Manzo's Naperville basement is filled with toys. But instead of Dora the Explorer and Thomas the Tank Engine, the shelves are lined with Flash Gordon, "Star Trek" and "Happy Days" figurines. The Manzos now hope...Tags: G.I. Joe (fictional character), Barbie (fictional character), Toys, Services and Shopping
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Universal Pictures back in the game with 'Despicable Me 2' toys
Universal Pictures is getting back into the toy business — led by a swarm of small, yellow creatures with a penchant for mischief. The Hollywood studio plans to unveil an array of new toys and games for its upcoming 3-D computer-animated sequel...Tags: Consumers, Jurassic Park (movie), Hollywood (Broward, Florida), Monopoly (game), The Walt Disney Co.
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Holiday hugs
Taking Names the Blog - Orlando SentinelThere are so many altruistic efforts going on this time of year that I thought I'd open up a forum for you, the readers, to offer notes of appreciation to individuals and groups that are doing good deeds. I thought I'd kick it off with hugs to three... -
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT: Kiwanis has started two programs to help children
Dan Cybulski is on the board of Aberdeen Kiwanis.The Aberdeen Kiwanis recently started two new programs. The first is Secret Angels of Kiwanis. This program provides dolls for girls and toys for boys who have unfortunate circumstances. This program was proposed by Joy Flagtvedt and Ramona...Tags: Leukemia
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Dealing with your child's unused toys
Parent advice From our panel of staff contributors Use the halfway house strategy. Put them in the attic or a box in a corner of a closet, and see if their absence is noted. After a suitable time period, you can then transition them into their new...Tags: Religion and Belief, Theft, Values, Family, Ethics
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The pig-pen dilemma
Parent advice From our panel of staff contributors You are not going to win this one without a lot of effort and unpleasantness. I would explain that I prefer cleaner rooms, but if my child wants to live like this, OK, except for a couple of rules: No...
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How to curb a dog's bad habit
Nothing can sour a new pet-owner relationship like a shredded shoe or a chewed-up remote control. A dog's appetite for inedible objects can be exasperating and dangerous. Animal behavior consultant Arden Moore, author of "What Dogs Want: A Visual...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Hyperthyroidism, Diabetes, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry
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ANTIQUES: Korean medicine cabinets making comeback
King Features SyndicateKorean medicine dates back thousands of years. Sharp bone needles once used for acupuncture have been unearthed in Korea. But it was not until the end of the 19th century that doctors in the United States and other parts of Asia began to consider using...Tags: Ulysses S. Grant, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Prices, New York City, Acupuncture
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Oh Baby! Chicago shops with great registries
Chicago ShoppingYou know what to expect when you’re expecting. But, oh baby, nothing can prepare you to shop for all the furniture, gear and supplies. Good news: Local baby and kids shops are here to help. Across the city and suburbs there are great places to...Tags: Wicker Park, Roscoe Village, Sprout, Michigan Avenue, Baby Products
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News of the Weird: Man Cites 'Corporations Are People' Ruling as Excuse to Use Carpool Lane
California activist Jonathan Frieman finally got his day in court in January, but a Marin County judge quickly rejected his argument that he is entitled to use the state's carpool lanes accompanied only by a sheath of corporate papers in the passenger...
Tags: National Government, Religion and Belief, Miley Cyrus, Prosecution, Sandy Hook Elementary School
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Valentine's Day gifts for kids
Chicago ShoppingOn a distant Valentine’s Day, a young Chicago gal living the sweet life enjoyed a swanky lunch in the Gold Coast with a new suitor and a dozen of the loveliest red roses. And, on that very same day, enjoyed a dinner date with another handsome...Tags: Target, Just Born, Inc., Foreign Exchange Market, Family, Holidays
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Retailers test new formats during holidays
At GameStop Kids at White Marsh Mall, shoppers will find plush Mario book bags and Angry Birds hats mixed in with the Lego Star Wars and other kid-friendly video games, a mix meant to attract both serious "gamers" as well as those who've never played...
Tags: Dundalk, Games, Target, Computer Hardware, Toys
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