Feb 21 2011
Why the WTO Is Obsolete Big Think (blog) It's not fun anymore for the rich countries; they're getting ready to pick up their toys and go home. BT: Okay, so give us the bottom line here. DA: The WTO has outlived its usefulness as a setting for trade negotiations. It can still be a good place ... and more » |
Feb 20 2011
The Siren Song of the Bath Toy New York Times Concerning the 2007 lead-paint scare about Chinese-made Thomas & Friends railway toys, he says, “It wasn't merely the lead in the paint that scared us but the magnitude of our ignorance.” The last and most definitive parts of this book take Mr. Hohn to ... |
Feb 19 2011
Autism can exact high social costs EastDay.com QIQI is sitting in the corner of the room, quietly playing with toys. It seems that the four-year-old boy is no different than other children his age. However, when Qiqi speaks, his unclear speech and lack of eye contact indicate there might be ... and more » |
Feb 19 2011
The Zen of Moving Patch.com Go into your kids' rooms, ideally when they are not there, and throw out all those scratchy-eyed stuffed animals infested with mites, dump the wasteland of broken toys collecting cobwebs inside the toy box and donate all the picture books they stopped ... |
Feb 18 2011
 MFRTech (press release) | US Manufacturing…Pain & Promise MFRTech (press release) It might surprise you that the US continues to lead the world in manufacturing output. We produce more than the Chinese, the Japanese, the Germans, etc. US output exceeds that of China by 40% US manufacturing employment actually rose by 136000 net new ... and more » |
Feb 18 2011
Lesson learned National Post (registration) Collectible toys make money from selling in vast numbers: A key part of the cachet for children involves amassing great armies of collectibles to trade with friends in the schoolyard -- but the practice often leads to schools banning the toys. ... and more » |
Feb 17 2011
China's autistic children need more state support Xinhua 18 (Xinhua) -- Qiqi is sitting in the corner of the room, quietly playing with toys. It seems that the four-year-old boy is no different than other children his age. However, when Qiqi speaks, his unclear speech and lack of eye contact indicate that ... and more » |
Feb 17 2011
 CTV.ca | Average Canadian family debt hits $100000 CTV.ca Some of us do work 70+ hours a week and still can't make ends meet and it has nothing to do with wanting all of the toys. It is simply about trying to pay the bills Gas is well over $1.00/litre and will not go down anytime soon. ... and more » |
Feb 17 2011
 Global Sources | High-grade molds on spotlight Global Sources The lead time is 30 to 45 days. Fujian Henglong Plastic Industrial Co. Ltd's products target vehicles, home, electrical and pharmaceutical appliances, bathroom accessories, plastic building parts, toys and crafts. Its models have a tooling life of ... |
Feb 17 2011
China is richer, but most Chinese are still poor Fortune (blog) Just not at the price China is offering because of its cheap labor. But who makes the most money? It's the Intel, Apple, Sony, Nike, Mattel that are making the money with cheap toys and shoes and high tech. China only gets a tiny piece of the pie and ... and more » |
Feb 17 2011
US Manufacturing ... Pain & Promise Main Street Business Journal It might surprise you that the US continues to lead the world in manufacturing output. We produce more than the Chinese, the Japanese, the Germans, etc. US output exceeds that of China by 40% US manufacturing employment actually rose by 136000 net new ... |
Feb 17 2011
CTV.ca | Average Canadian family debt hits $100000 CTV.ca Some of us do work 70+ hours a week and still can't make ends meet and it has nothing to do with wanting all of the toys. It is simply about trying to pay the bills Gas is well over $1.00/litre and will not go down anytime soon. ... and more » |
Feb 17 2011
Every School Every Thursday - Des Moines South DesMoinesRegister.com At the end of 2010, the students from Tony Glass' classroom wrapped up another successful campaign for Toys for Tots, with 86 toys donated to area children. Currently, the classmates are learning about recycling: what recycling is, what items need to ... and more » |
Feb 16 2011
House Republicans Calling for 'Common Sense' Rulemaking on Lead in Toys: Sources Fox Business The Republican draft bill would amend the 2008 law, which Congress approved on overwhelming bipartisan votes following government recalls of lead-painted toys and components made in China, as well as Chinese-made children's jewelry found to contain ... and more » |
Feb 16 2011
Golden Rainbow Times - February 17 Bay Windows The CDC notes that pets can pose a serious fall hazard, with more than 86000 adults annually falling as a direct result of their pets or their pets' toys, dishes, or accessories. Additionally, walking around in poorly-lit areas of the home, ... |
Feb 16 2011
The Marketing Arm, a next-generation promotion agency that topped Promo ... AUTO-MOBI.info (press release) Dwyer comes to The Marketing Arm with a diverse mix of both client-side and agency experience across video games, technology and software, CPG, toys, CSD and online games. She's worked for leading agencies such as TBWA/Chiat Day, J Walter Thompson, ... and more » |
