Feb 27 2009
 World Trade | China Draws Nearer World Trade And China’s low-cost manufacturing hubs, like the Pearl River Delta near Hong Kong, now control an overwhelming share of the world market in everything from toys to low-end electronics. “China has become the quintessential trading nation, ... |
Feb 27 2009
 The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com | Toys, rattles recalled for choking hazard The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY ... Bubble Guns because they contain small parts, which can detach and pose a choking hazard to children. The mini pull back cars and bubble guns have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. ... CBB Recalls Fishing Games, Cars, Rattles, Bubble Guns Consumer Affairs Thousands of Toys under Recall KARK all 32 news articles |
Feb 26 2009
 KARK | Thousands of Toys under Recall KARK, Little Rock In addition, the mini pull back cars as well as bubble guns have surface paints with excessive levels of lead. The toys were sold at dollar stores and toy stores nationwide from July 2007 through last December. Take the toys away and return them for a ... |
Feb 26 2009
 Consumer Affairs | CBB Recalls Fishing Games, Cars, Rattles, Bubble Guns Consumer Affairs The mini pull back cars and bubble guns have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The recalled items, made in China, were sold at dollar stores and toy stores nationwide from July 2007 ... |
Feb 25 2009
 Examiner.com | Field trip of the week - Chesapeake Children's Museum, Annapolis Examiner.com There are plenty of age-appropriate toys available for museum visitors of all ages. As a busy – and often tired – mom, I especially appreciate the chairs and benches in each of the learning areas. The Chesapeake Children’s Museum partners with a ... |
Feb 25 2009
 The Oregonian - OregonLive.com | Toxins 'R' Us The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, OR In the wake of the 2007 China toy recall in the US (because of lead found in the toys), Congress passed, and President George W. Bush signed, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. A key provision, mandating a ban of phthalate- and ... |
Feb 24 2009
 Business Wire (press release) | XOS Announces Distribution Agreement with Skyray Instruments ... Business Wire (press release), CA EAST GREENBUSH, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today XOS, Inc. announces that it has reached a distribution and technical support agreement with Skyray Instruments for XOS’ HDX 1000 Lead Analyzer, in China. Skyray is China’s leading analytical instrument ... XOS Introduces the HDX 1000 Lead Analyzer to Screen and Certify Toys Earthtimes (press release) all 7 news articles |
Feb 24 2009
 Broadway World | 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre ... Broadway World, NY Marvel's operations are focused on utilizing its character franchises in licensing, entertainment, publishing and toys. Areas of emphasis include feature films, DVD/home video, consumer products, video games, action figures and role-playing toys, ... |
Feb 23 2009
 Antiques and Arts Weekly | John P. McInnis Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT Items of Interest: Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box; Great Early Railroad Engraving; Wonderful Collection of Lamberton Scammell Railroad China, over 60 pcs; Tete-Jumeau Doll, 25"L, closed mouth, original clothing & wig, signed in red; French Doll; ... |
Feb 23 2009
 Examiner.com | Poisoned pen & Poisoned paper: Books may be toxic to your child Examiner.com Critics of the legislation are calling it an overreaction to last year’s recall of toys made in China. All 24 kinds of toys recalled in the United States for safety purposes before June of 2008 were manufactured there. (See story here. ... |
Feb 22 2009
 Consumer Affairs | Chinese Drywall a Threat to Homeowners? Consumer Affairs The defective drywall is one in a line of problematic Chinese imports, from children’s toys to dog food to car tires. Nelson, the Senator from Florida, was involved in the promulgation of more stringent regulations on China-manufactured toys. ... |
Feb 22 2009
 SYS-CON Media | NEWSWEEK: Media Lead Sheet/March 2, 2009 Issue (on newsstands ... SYS-CON Media, NJ Robin Gerber's "Barbie and Ruth" and Jerry Oppenheimer's "Toy Monster: The Big, Bad World of Mattel" give two different accounts of who they claim is responsible for Barbie's creation, but they are in total agreement about their subjects' shared ... |
Feb 22 2009
 Dothan Eagle | Clinton urges China’s continued investment in US Dothan Eagle, AL “We have every reason to believe that the United States and China will recover and together we will help lead the world recovery,“ she told reporters at a news conference with Yang. Ahead of her talks, Clinton said China’s controversial human rights ... US, China agenda focus on economy, climate change Napa Valley Register US, China agenda focus on economy, climate change Napa Valley Register all 2,264 news articles |
Feb 21 2009
 Napa Valley Register | US, China agenda focus on economy, climate change Napa Valley Register, CA "We have every reason to believe that the United States and China will recover and together we will help lead the world recovery," she told reporters at a news conference with Yang. In turn, Yang said China wants its foreign exchange reserves _ the ... US, China agenda focus on economy, climate change Napa Valley Register all 1,747 news articles |
Feb 21 2009
 Napa Valley Register | US, China agenda focus on economy, climate change Napa Valley Register, CA "We have every reason to believe that the United States and China will recover and together we will help lead the world recovery," she said. Yang said China wants its foreign exchange reserves _ the world's largest at $1.95 trillion _ invested safely, ... |
Feb 21 2009
 Bay Today | Get set for the 8th annual Household Battery Competition Bay Today, Canada Batteries power up our cell phones, cameras, radios, remote controls, toys, and flashlights. But what should we do with all of the dead batteries? We really shouldn’t be put them into the garbage. Batteries are full of nasty chemicals and acid. ... |
