Jan 27 2012
 International Business Times | Why Apple's Killer Quarter Puts Pressure on iPad 3, iPhone 5 International Business Times Jobs' name was a trending topic through the end of the year, with various people erecting statues, making toys and releasing never-before-seen documentaries in his name. Apple, possibly Jobs' finest creation, was suddenly untouchable. and more » |
Jan 27 2012
This Is the Stock for All Ages DailyFinance Total recall: It's long past now, but back in 2007 Mattel recalled 19 million toys made in China due to health concerns about lead paint and other design issues. Management did a great job getting out in front of the issue, but given their global ... and more » |
Jan 27 2012
 PolicyMic | American Business Will Always Lose When it's Cheaper in China PolicyMic It is clear that China has the upper-hand when it comes to producing products that require teams of workers to manufacture, like toys, apparel, and electronics. China has so many low-wage laborers and engineers at scale, there is no way high-wage ... and more » |
Jan 27 2012
PolicyMic | American Business Will Always Lose When its Cheaper in China PolicyMic It is clear that China has the upper-hand when it comes to producing products that require teams of workers to manufacture, like toys, apparel, and electronics. China has so many low-wage laborers and engineers at scale, there is no way high-wage ... and more » |
Jan 27 2012
 WXYZ | Hazardous toys seized in Detroit WDIV Detroit ... transformable cars after a lab analysis found that the toys contained high levels of lead and small parts that presented a choking hazard. The total retail value of the toys, headed to Flint, MI was $16989. The container, originating from China, ... Hazardous toys headed to Mid-Michigan seizedWNEM Saginaw Detroit Border Patrol Agents Stop China ShipmentWXYZ all 4 news articles » |
Jan 27 2012
Hazardous toys headed to Mid-Michigan seized WNEM Saginaw Entertainment News from AP By Brandon Allendorfer, Internet Managing Editor - email Officials say they have seized a container of rag dolls and transformable cars after a lab analysis found that the toys contained high levels of lead and small parts ... and more » |
Jan 26 2012
IKEA Soft Toys for Education Campaign Raises $16.2 Million* (€12.4 Million ... EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) The IKEA Foundation donates 1 euro ($1.30) for each of the 12.4 million soft toys, children's books and children's meals sold in over 300 IKEA stores worldwide from November 1 to December 31 (in China, through January 2012). Since 2003, the annual Soft ... |
Jan 26 2012
Girl Scouts marking 100th year by showing how organization has changed Bellingham Herald Girl Scouts lead community relief efforts during the Great Depression by collecting clothing, making quilts, carving wood toys, gathering food for the poor, assisting in hospitals, participating in food drives and canning programs, and providing meals ... and more » |
Jan 26 2012
IKEA Soft Toys for Education Campaign Raises $16.2 Million* (EUR12.4 Million ... MarketWatch (press release) The IKEA Foundation donates 1 euro ($1.30) for each of the 12.4 million soft toys, children's books and children's meals sold in over 300 IKEA stores worldwide from November 1 to December 31 (in China, through January 2012). Since 2003, the annual Soft ... and more » |
Jan 26 2012
Rapidly rising demand should put graphite on investors' radar - Ryan Fletcher Mineweb Graphite, once the stuff of pencil lead, figures prominently in post-paper-age consumer electronics, and escalating spot prices reflect its critical role in electric vehicle manufacturing. The Critical Metals Report: Ryan, as someone who knows the ... |
Jan 26 2012
Eco Etiquette: Is 'Made In America' Better For The Environment? Huffington Post Then, too, there's the issue of the poor environmental standards in overseas factories that have given us lead in children's toys and melamine in dog food. In 2005, the Chinese Ministry of Health estimated that 200 million Chinese workers were ... and more » |
Jan 25 2012
Graphite Applications Are Expanding. What Does That Mean For Investors? Oakshire Financial It's become clear that these batteries will power not only electric vehicles but also our tools, our phones, our laptops, our electronics, our toys. They all use these batteries, and that's going to be a big demand driver. RF: In the same way, ... and more » |
Jan 25 2012
 Havana Times | Hazardous Made in China Sandals Havana Times Health care professionals recommend that consumers beware of anything that is “Made in China,” especially products containing yellow, red or orange dye. This includes toys, soaps, gels, deodorants, clothing, etc.” This warning was accompanied by some ... |
Jan 25 2012
 Resource Investor | Ryan Fletcher: Graphite Applications Expanding Resource Investor It's become clear that these batteries will power not only electric vehicles but also our tools, our phones, our laptops, our electronics, our toys. They all use these batteries, and that's going to be a big demand driver. RF: In the same way, ... and more » |
Jan 24 2012
Miami-Dade importers charged with selling lead-laden Chinese toys MiamiHerald.com Two Miami-Dade importers have been charged with conspiring to smuggle toys from China containing lead and other banned substances in violation of US product safety laws, authorities said Tuesday. Two Miami-Dade importers have been charged with ... |
Jan 24 2012
Graphite Applications Expanding: Ryan Fletcher International Business Times It's become clear that these batteries will power not only electric vehicles but also our tools, our phones, our laptops, our electronics, our toys. They all use these batteries, and that's going to be a big demand driver. RF: In the same way, ... and more » |
