Newest toys nearly as active as your kids Dec 10, 2008
With a heavy dose of modern technology, kids can get up close and personal with Kota the Triceratops, an animatronic dinosaur that measures more than 40 inches long. With sensors scattered throughout his body, Kota responds to touch with a roar, a flick of the tail or a move of the head ... Pros: Can t get much cooler than a pet dinosaur Cons: For that kind of money, you could buy a dog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
A dozen donation tips for holidays Nov 30, 2008
And take note: If your machine is below a Pentium or an Apple Macintosh Power PC, it's a dinosaur no one wants. "These old computers become a liability for us - it's basically like sending us a bill," says the Salvation Army's Dennis Gensler. (Boston Globe)
Weekend calendar Sep 25, 2008
Children/teens ROCKY HILL - The CT Department of Environmental Protection and Friends of Dinosaur State Park present "Dino-Tots" a fun, interactive program for caregivers and preschoolers on Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. There will be education programs and films throughout the day, which will include the original film "Step Into the Early Jurassic." There will be live animal demonstrations, as well as fossil and geology programs. Inside in the museum, visitors will view 500 early Jurassic... (Middletown Press, CT)
Rossiter: Future antiques tomorrow's art Sep 13, 2008
But Byram, of Watkinsville, spotted the dinosaur filing mechanisms, gulped down a huge breath of relief and seized the image. "Just when you think you ran out of interesting things to take pictures of ...," he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cle Elum's Interactive Toys offers special fun May 9, 2008
Assorted dinosaurs and stuffed animals sit in plentiful supply not to mention an array of unicorns, musical tops, wooden games attractive enough for any family room, dolls and other delights ... advertisement ( But I NEED a dinosaur, a 6-year-old implored plaintively in the middle of the store one day last holiday season, employing not only desire but necessity in his argument. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Pottery store owner lives out his wish Apr 20, 2008
I am like a dinosaur, Woodward said. It all affects me. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Toying with the idea of manliness Apr 18, 2008
62 metre-long dinosaur skeleton up for auction. All men are liars: Why do you reckon Australian girls are the coolest. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Car auctions shift into overdrive Jan 12, 2008
And let's not forget the sale of Robosaurus, the gigantic, fire-breathing robot dinosaur. A quarter-million people are expected at WestWorld in Scottsdale. (USA Today -- Autos)
For Ponce condo, it's all about the view Jan 8, 2008
"It's a dinosaur that reminds us that this is an old building," said Zawacki. The New Jersey native moved into the Ponce four years ago with her boyfriend, Derrick James. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Loch Ness Monster sightings Dec 23, 2007
Nessie devotees are counting on their fortunes to change on Christmas Day with the release of the Sony Pictures film, "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep." With special effects by the New Zealand crew behind "Lord of the Rings," it's the "E.T."-style story of a Scottish boy who nurtures and befriends a dinosaur-like creature that grows up to be the Loch Ness Monster. If the movie is the hit local tourism officials hope it will be, it could bring back crowds of Nessie spotters to the shores of... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Alabama coast bounces back after Hurricane Ivan Dec 7, 2007
Exhibits in the nearly century-old former schoolhouse include "the world's most dangerous sea creatures," a really old hornet's nest with the dried-up former inhabitants hanging on a line in a plastic bag, a Pet Rock, stuffed giant crabs and trophy fish, dinosaur fossils, a NASA parachute fished out of the gulf, Native American relics, broken pottery, your great-grandfather's fishing tackle, a hurricane wind gauge, vintage photos of Orange Beach and a lot more fascinating stuff. Those deadly... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Weekly Calendar Nov 29, 2007
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Daniel Roberts to hold book signing in MP Nov 22, 2007
Roberts has also illustrated children's picture books including: Harrison and his Dinosaur Robot, The Places I've Been and the Things I've Seen, and Mr. Big Little. Allie's is located at 105 North Jackson Street and specializes in antiques, collectibles and candy dishes. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Weak dollar draws foreign online buyers Oct 31, 2007
According to David Garrity, director of research at advisory Dinosaur Securities LLC, better broadband Internet access in other countries is another contributing factor. David Kohler, president and CEO of the California-based sports memorabilia auction site SCP Auctions, said he's not sure if it's the dollar's doing, "but there's definitely more of a foreign presence than a year ago and than the year prior.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Eat to Satisfy Your Body, Not to Satisfy Your Friends Oct 14, 2007
Bendable Dinosaur Toys Recalled by Kipp Brothers for Excessive Lead; 3. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store(r) Recalls Travel Art Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; 4. (Food Consumer)
More toys from China recalled Oct 13, 2007
Bendable Dinosaur Toys by Kipp Brothers (the box) 7. Shot of Bendable Dinosaurs out of the box. (WREG.com, TN)
Penney recalls Winnie-the-Pooh sets Oct 13, 2007
An additional 20,300 Chinese-made toys were recalled by three other companies, according to CPSC. Miniature Jeff Gordon NASCAR helmets by Riddell Inc., bendable dinosaur toys by Kipp Brothers, and magnetic art kits by Cracker Barrel Old County Stores were also recalled for lead-contamination ... About 10,000 bendable dinosaur toys, distributed by Kipp Brothers ... For a replacement toy, consumers should return the dinosaurs to the place where they received them. (MSNBC -- Business)
Lead-contaminated toys recalled Thursday Oct 13, 2007
- About 10,000 bendable dinosaur toys, distributed by Kipp Brothers ... For a replacement toy, consumers should return the dinosaurs to the place where they received them. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 3, 2007
Duck-billed dinosaur had big bite. Scans reveal lost gravestone text. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Route 90, 34B sales offer treasures Sep 25, 2007
At the 34B sale, you could buy a pair of Sea Doo speedsters; a 30-year-old fiberglass cruiser; any kind of glassware, barware or kitchenware you could dream up; adult clothing or baby clothing at the Dinosaur Dry Goods or at most house sales; motorcycles, bicycles and on and on. I just go for the thrill of the search, looking for that impossible bargain. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
4Kids TV(TM) Celebrates Sixth Season on FOX with Action-Packed Fall Line-up Sep 8, 2007
From dinosaurs to boot-camp style competition to dynamic duels, this season's most-buzzed-about debuts are. Dinosaur King (premieres September 8, 10:30am): Dinosaurs are back -- and they're bigger, badder and better than ever ... Best friends Max, Rex and Zoe discover an amazing secret -- they can bring dinosaurs to life and control them with ancient stone fragments and mysterious cards. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Mexico, Oldham style Aug 14, 2007
Brad's touches on the property range from art installations of colorful resin dinosaur eggs and tall cast- bronze birds to what he calls his "first and last" chainsaw sculpture a beaver cut from a snapped tree. Todd consulted on the home's original layout and expansion (Linda says they planned "85 percent of it over the phone") and designed the home's mid-century-inspired cabinetry. (AZCentral -- Home)
News Tools: Toy Recall Aug 13, 2007
K0617 Twins Nursery K3414 Diego - Talking Gadget Belt K3571 Go Diego Go Mobile Rescue Unit K3580 Fairytale Adventure Dora K4139 Go Diego Go Dinosaur Rescue K4140 Toucan Motorcycle Rescue. L0305 Dora Figure L3194 Surprise Inside Diego Eggs L3215 Sesame Street Elmo Jack-In-The-Box L3488 Sesame Street Birthday Figure Pack L3507 Sesame Street - Super Boom Box L5202 Birthday Dora L5813 Diego Tub Trike L8905 Pablo. (CBS News)
Bert Newton an expensive flop for Nine Aug 12, 2007
"There is this mythology that he is a big star, but he was only ever successful on the morning program. "That is a long way in the past and he is a relic and a dinosaur. " Newton 'not to blame'A former Nine insider said Newton was not to blame for his failure to capture an audience. "The initial idea was that Nine was going to rebuild its stable of stars but there have been too many changes and no other big names followed him," the insider said. "Bert's What A Year was devoid of the things you... (NEWS.com.au)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Aug 3, 2007
Vol. 12, Issue 214 - Thursday, August 2, 2007. Type search,hit 'Return. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Consumer alert Aug 3, 2007
com Product List: 33662 Elmo Light Up Musical Pal 33664 Big Bird Light Up Musical Pal 39038 Elmo Tub Sub 87946 Elmo Keyboard 90609 Elmo Collectible 90612 Zoe Collectible 90614 Big Bird Collectible 93068 Elmo Boom Box 93307 Press N Go Elmo 93492 Cookie Saxophone 93615 Splash Tub Puzzle B7554 Count To Beat Elmo B7987 Elmo In The Giggle Box B9620 Dora's Talking House C6908 Dora, Backpack, Perrito Figure Pack C6909 Diego Figure Pack C6911 Boots, Tico Figure Pack G5112 Sing With Elmo's Greatest Hits... (Florida Today)
Nearly One Million Toys Recalled Aug 3, 2007
K3580 FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE DORA K4139 GO DIEGO GO DINOSAUR RESCUE. K4140 TOUCAN MOTORCYCLE RESCUE L0305 DORA FIGURE. (KOLD.com, AZ)
List of toys with model names and numbers included in Fisher-Price recall Aug 2, 2007
List of model names and product numbers for the nearly 1 million recalled Fisher-Price toys, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission: 33662 Elmo Light Up Musical Pal 33663 Ernie Light Up Musical Pal 33664 Big Bird Light Up Musical Pal 34658 Elmo Stacking Rings 39038 Elmo Tub Sub 39054 Sesame Street Shape Sorter 87946 Elmo Keyboard 90267 Ernie Splashin Fun Trike 90609 Elmo Collectible 90611 Cookie Collectible 90612 Zoe Collectible 90613 Ernie Collectible 90614 Big Bird Collectible... (Montana Standard, MT)
Technology and innovation shine in Royal Canadian Mint's newest collector coin issues - 2007 $20 Sterling Silver International Polar Year coin breaks the ice with the world's first plasma effect! Jul 3, 2007
95 CDN. 2007 DINOSAUR COLLECTION - PARASAUROLOPHUS Introducing an exciting new collector coin series, the RCM is issuing the first of four 99. 99% fine silver coins depicting dinosaur fossils, celebrating Western Canada's reputation as a treasure trove of fossil specimens. (Canada Newswire)
Friendship man puts his life on eBay -- all for a lump sum Mar 17, 2007
By habit, he collects, evidenced by the five remote controls on his coffee table; by the three clocks in his living room wall; by his 100 DVDs; by his 15 scarves; by his seven dinosaur figurines; by the four presidential busts that rest on his flat screen television, Rushmore atop a Toshiba. He owns thousands of things, all crammed into his one-bedroom apartment. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Thoughts from an old rocker Mar 11, 2007
In dinosaur days, we would actually walk to another section of the facility to say "hi" to a friend. And as far as communicating the goings on to friends at home, well that would take place later using an old rotary phone. (The Hawk Eye)
John Lasseter: Disney's new boss reimagines the Magic Kingdom Mar 6, 2007
And in one thrilling scene the orphan, Lewis, is chased by an oversize dinosaur. Later, when asked about the movie's ending, Lasseter's rubbery smile turned upside down and he pretended to cry. (International Herald Tribune)
The Mysterious Case Of Columbus's Silver Ore Feb 22, 2007
Using medical-physics tools such as CT scans, medical students can learn to recognize a tumor even in a 150-million-year-old dinosaur bone. Using 3D laser scans of sculptures and processing images with math-based computer software, forensic anthropologists are making life-size models of. (Science Daily)
Applause calendar Jan 19, 2007
Saturday: Dr. Dinosaur, Saturday, Feb. 17; Music at the Morris: Pianist Oni Buchanan, Feb. 18; American Art Pottery, March 2-April 29; Tom Nakashima: Two Decades, March 2-April 29; $5 adults, $3 for seniors, pupils and military with ID; free for museum members and ages 5 and younger, free Sundays; regular hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Tuesday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; (706) 724-7501. MOTORIZED TOURS OF HISTORIC AIKEN: Tours leave Washington Center for the Performing Arts from 10-11:30 a.m.... (The Augusta Chronicle)
The seven sees Jan 2, 2007
Heroes Peter might be the bomb, Hiro might be facing a dinosaur, and a captured Sylar (above) could still be a threat. Returns Jan. 22, 8 p.m., KNSD/Channel 39 (Cable 7). (San Diego Union-Tribune)
