Dec 31 2011
This week in Washington Richmond County Daily Journal ... lead paint — all from China. We continue to see dangerously flawed products that can endanger the health and safety of the children we cherish and protect. Children's toys and clothing being recalled during the holidays should be a wake-up call. ... and more » |
Dec 31 2011
ENT: What to do with old toys - Online with Bob Vaillancourt The Sudbury Star Electronic products typically contain a toxic soup of chemicals such as lead, mercury, beryllium, cadmium, and arsenic, as well as halogenated flame-retardants found in the plastic parts. If the product still functions, you can give it to someone who ... |
Dec 31 2011
All dolled up with plenty to enthral NEWS.com.au I went upstairs and down, across wonky-floored landings, through room after room packed with toys. From glass-fronted cabinets filled with dolls made of china, cloth, wood, wax and celluloid, wide blue eyes peeking out through curling lashes or from ... |
Dec 30 2011
 NJ.com | Some fashion pocketbooks may contain lead NJ.com Lead is till used in countries such as China in some goods that are sold in the United States. Most well-known and publicized are pet-related toys and chews made in China. They too have been reported to have low levels of lead. ... |
Dec 29 2011
 Planet S | 2011 was a weird and wacky year Planet S (Associated Press) Germany's Green Party demanded that the government protect citizens from cancer-causing sex toys. Noting that 20 per cent of Germans use the erotic aids, 10 Green Party legislators in the Bundestag released a paper, “Sexual Health as ... |
Dec 29 2011
 Daily Mail | Build-A-Bear recalls 300000 Chinese-made toys over choking fears as firm is ... Daily Mail And in August the company voluntarily recalled 26500 Love Hugs Peace Lapel Pins, also manufactured in China, that contained excessive amounts of lead-based paint. Build-A-Bear spokesman Jill Saunders told STLtoday.com the latest blunder could be down ... and more » |
Dec 29 2011
Daily Mail | Build-A-Bear recalls 300000 Chinese-made toys over choking fears as firm is ... Daily Mail And in August the company voluntarily recalled 26500 Love Hugs Peace Lapel Pins, also manufactured in China, that contained excessive amounts of lead-based paint. Build-a-Bear spokesman Jill Saunders told STLtoday.com the latest blunder could be down ... and more » |
Dec 28 2011
Marvel Wins NYC Dispute Over Ghost Rider Rights Salon Shares in mainland China and Malaysia were also higher. Overall, stock markets were quieter than normal as many traders go on vacation the week between Christmas and New Year's. Investor sentiment waned hours after the European Central Bank said banks ... and more » |
Dec 28 2011
 Bloomberg | Banker Who Fled Kim Jong Il Says New Leader May Open North Korean Economy Bloomberg 'Exquisite Toys' North Korea's gross domestic product, about one-fortieth that of the South, shrank in four of the past five years after attempts to liberalize the economy failed under its stated policy of self-reliance. Still, it sits on deposits of ... Banker Who Fled Kim Jong Il Says New Leader May Open North KoreaBusinessWeek all 6,291 news articles » |
Dec 28 2011
Facebook to lead internet IPOs in 2012 Times of India Toys "R" Us Inc, backed by buyout firms including KKR, filed for an IPO in May 2010 and has yet to complete a sale. Some technology companies have also held off. Travel- website operator Kayak Software Corp filed plans for a $50 million IPO in November ... and more » |
Dec 27 2011
Facebook Poised to Lead Biggest US Internet IPO Year Since '99 BusinessWeek Toys “R” Us Inc., backed by buyout firms including KKR, filed for an IPO in May 2010 and has yet to complete a sale. Some technology companies have also held off. Travel- website operator Kayak Software Corp. filed plans for a $50 million IPO in ... and more » |
Dec 27 2011
 Bloomberg | Facebook Poised to Lead Biggest U.S. Internet IPO Year Since 1999 Bubble Bloomberg Toys “R” Us Inc., backed by buyout firms including KKR, filed for an IPO in May 2010 and has yet to complete a sale. Some technology companies have also held off. Travel- website operator Kayak Software Corp. filed plans for a $50 million IPO in ... and more » |
Dec 27 2011
Happy Jump, Inc Enhances The Standards For Inflatable Industry BSCkids I hope Happy Jump, Inc. never sends its manufacturing to China. Consumers need fair prices but not at the expense of lost jobs, poorly made products without safety. Almost all toys are made in China. It is nice to know of a toy company that isn't in ... |
Dec 27 2011
 CTV.ca | Sears to close 100 to 120 Kmart, Sears stores CBS News Its Kmart stores reported a 4.4 percent decline, with layaway faltering as rivals like Wal-Mart and Toys R Us found success with their own layaway programs, which allow financially stressed shoppers to finance their holiday purchases by paying a little ... Magic Find Shots, Down Rockets 104-95Salon all 1,638 news articles » |
Dec 27 2011
 Eco Child's Play | Eco-Friendly Toys: Plan Toys Cake Set Eco Child's Play In addition, many of these companies manufacture their toys in China, where constant monitoring is required to ensure dangerous substances, such as lead, do not accidentally enter into production. Plan Toys is a company you can trust! ... |
Dec 27 2011
Consumer Confidence Index Surges In December To 64.5, Highest Since April On ... Salon Rivals including Best Buy Co., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Toys R Us opened as early as Thanksgiving night. Sears stores had opened on Thanksgiving Day in 2010. Kmart has been opening on Thanksgiving for years. A hint that trouble might be brewing came in ... and more » |
