Hasbro to Prove Strength in Toyland, Mattel Troubled Oct 18, 2008
Hasbro also benefits in the current economy as consumers shun vacations and stay home to play board games like Monopoly, said Sterne Agee analyst Margaret Whitfield. This holiday season Hasbro's toy pup, Furreal Friends Biscuit retailing for nearly $180 and Mattel's Elmo Live retailing for $60 are expected to fly off shelves, toy industry experts predicted. (ABC News -- Wire)
From Chicago to Rexburg- Family made a great move Oct 18, 2008
They also like to play board games, watch movies together go on walks and relax in the back yard with a bon fire and summer cookout. Jim helps out with the grilling but Julia takes control of the cooking in their home. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Oct 17, 2008
Restaurant/bar with queer/feminist bookstore and large collection of board games open 11am to midnight Sundays through Wednesdays; 11am to 1am Thursdays through Saturdays. Admission is NT$300 on evenings with music shows and includes one drink. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Connecting through collecting Oct 17, 2008
"I had his birth announcement put on a tube of Msaid the account specialist with the Mississippi Supreme Court. She owns more than 500 candy dispensers and items featuring Maying basketball, flying airplanes, shopping, golfing, scuba diving and riding motorcycles. One is even dressed like James Dean. Finding humor in each piece of Ameri-candy, she frequently adds to the collection that began almost 20 years ago. "They just made me smile, and I got hooked on it," she said. Smallwood, 58, also... (The Clarion-Ledger)
B&G Club heralds opening Oct 17, 2008
The Boys and Girls Club is in need of flash cards, puzzles, board games, and children's books of all reading levels. To donate materials or to fill out a volunteer application, please come by the club at 190 W. College Street, Monday-Friday, 3-6pm. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
15 Years of Success and Community Oct 16, 2008
Hobbies like Astronomy, Photography, General Aviation, Card & Board Games, Genealogy, Gardening, Computer Games, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, Beer, Great Movies, Television Banter, and Recipes/Cooking. Social groups like Great Movies, Single Fools, African-American Fools, Pet Lovers, Retired Fools, Gay Out Loud Proud, Military Fools, Vegetarian and Vegan Fools, and Parents & Expecting Parents. (MSNBC -- Business)
Big Bang Board Games Updated Oct 16, 2008
IGN: Big Bang Board Games for iPhone Updated ... Big Bang Board Games for iPhone Updated ... The update adds the ability to play Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Mancala, and other board games against a human opponent, as well as against the computer. (IGN Wireless Games)
Fall Asleep Naturally Oct 15, 2008
Do not read, eat, watch TV, talk on the phone, or play board games in bed even if you are not ready to sleep yet. You have to train your mind to associate the bed with sleep. (Suite101.com)
Pimps and Ho's Board Game is Craziest Gift This Holiday Season Oct 14, 2008
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Weaver Games, creators of the craziest adult board games ever made, have announced the availability of the hilarious and provocative board game, Pimps and Ho's ... Weaver Games are the creators of the craziest adult board games ever made, including Pimps and Ho's. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Garage Sales, Thrift and Consignment Stores Thrive Oct 13, 2008
It's mostly younger families, and they're looking for children's clothing, board games, toys, skate boards, she said. Thrift stores across the country are seeing a big increase in business. (WOKR13 Rochester)
In tight budget times, everyone loves a deal Oct 13, 2008
COLONIE Melissa Austin stood on her friend's porch, looking out at the tables filled with stuffed animals and board games, the blankets carefully laid across the ground piled with children's pants, coats and shoes. She hoped her garage sale Sunday at her friend's apartment on Ulenski Drive would appeal to people like her. (Albany Times Union)
Teen's Guide to Surviving Thanksgiv... Oct 12, 2008
Some will probably head for the television, but for those that want more entertainment, try board games, puzzles, Wii or trivia. Food Issues. (Suite101.com)
Freeverse Garners Top 2 Spots in Apple's iTunes App Store Oct 10, 2008
Big Bang Board Games offers a full collection of classic games: Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Mancala, and more ... Big Bang Board Games packs a tremendous amount of entertainment into just one App. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
School notes Oct 8, 2008
The Youth Center offers an array of activities, including sports, swimming, board games, music, arts and crafts, air hockey, ping-pong and more. Students also have the opportunity to use a quiet and staffed homework room. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
The motto is all kids are winners at the YMCA Oct 8, 2008
They also have the opportunity to play board games, World Wide games in the Multi Purpose room, color, string beads and play with Hot Wheels cars or the dollhouse. And sometimes we go down to the racquet ball courts and hit balls around or use the climbing wall in the Kids' Gym and they get to go swimming a few times a week, Pauley said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Library hosting several events in October Oct 8, 2008
Spooky Snacks and Gruesome Games: On Oct. 31, the library will offer board games, including Uno, Dogopoly, Chess, Scrabble and Risk. The Halloween event is from noon to 6 p.m. and students may come in costume. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Around Oconee: Book trailer on Youtube Oct 8, 2008
Board games also are planned. Oconee County Public schools will observe a fall break and will be closed on Oct. 10 and Oct. 13 for a long weekend. (Athens Banner-Herald)
September Retail Sales Reflect the Slowdown Oct 8, 2008
If the last few weeks of retail sales are any indication, it is shaping up to be, in the words of one analyst, a Christmas of movie tickets and board games ... It might be a holiday of movie tickets and board games, he said, not of big-screen televisions and vacations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Harietta Trosin Oct 7, 2008
She enjoyed fishing, dining and board games. Harietta was a member of the Wolverine Baptist Church. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Kids and cruises Oct 4, 2008
The highlight is a state-of-the-art facility called Fantasia, with scheduled activities, board games, huge padded cubes, kiosks with Sony PlayStation and Xbox 360 and large-screen TVs. Teenagers can enjoy the Waves video arcade and the ships libraries feature lots of children s books and videos for in-cabin viewing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Warplay! Improving Wargames Oct 4, 2008
Those early games were merely board games translated directly to the desktop, and the community loved the new advantages they brought. 1 000005B4. (IGN PC Games)
Fall for the mountains Oct 3, 2008
Or you may want to linger in the Sunrise Room a salon, of sorts, where guests read, play board games or engage in the old-fashioned art of conversation. In cooler weather, a wood-burning stove adds to the warmth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Survey Highlights The Importance of Teaching Children Good Social Skills Oct 3, 2008
Noodleboro by Hasbro is a new line of board games, which includes storybooks and audio CDs that nurture preschoolers' social skills through laughter and play. Take a problem-solving approach. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
The App Store is a Mess Oct 3, 2008
The center of the storefront is dominated by four scrolling boxes -- What's New, What's Hot, What We're Playing, and Best "X," which as of today, was Best Board Games. Three of these categories are arbitrary. (IGN Wireless Games)
Vida O. Burns Oct 3, 2008
She enjoyed playing board games and was especially lucky at Skipbo. She loved her family and they were her priority. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Trivial Pursuit Sep 25, 2008
September 24, 2008 - Gather up your pies and wedges, round up friends and family and join in the fun with the Casual Entertainment Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) as it celebrates the 25th year of by offering new ways and places to play one of America's favorite board games. Trivial Pursuit will be released on multiple digital platforms including online at Pogo. (IGN PS2)
Metro Hotel Whisks You Away Sep 25, 2008
It no longer functions as a restaurant, but the cafe's kitchen, microwave and refrigerator are open for guests, who also gather around the tables to chat, play board games, work on their laptops or read. Out front, a patio with bistro sets, olive and lemon trees and a bed of lavender marks one of several lovely outdoor spaces on the grounds. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
First fear,then fury atWall Street Sep 25, 2008
Many vacation homes come stocked with a TV, VCR or DVD player, movies, books, board games, puzzles, playing cards and other fun activities for families with kids. So if it starts pouring outside, it wont necessarily be the end of the world. (MSNBC -- Business)
Need A Painter? Sep 25, 2008
Both George and Marilyn like to read and play board games. They have two grandsons in Nebraska, ages 4 and 1 that they enjoy very much. (Kalona News, IA)
Guest commentary: The games we must play through life Sep 25, 2008
In junior high and high school, the board games rested with the dust bunnies under our beds. Instead we played spin the bottle as we be-bopped our way through the Twist, The Pony, The Mashed Potatoes, The Frug, The Freddy and a hundred other silly dances invented by pop artists who were looking for a hit record as well as a way to make teenagers look even sillier than they already were. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Kids' Letters: Falling in love with autumn Sep 23, 2008
My cousins and I play board games like Monopoly, Twister and Candyland and we watch a bunch of movies. The grown-ups talk (I have no idea about what). (Los Angeles Daily News)
N. Korea restores reactor, border fears Sep 21, 2008
In the barracks, soldiers played board games while others wrote letters home. There was no palpable sense of danger along the border, but experts say officials are preparing for the worst. (MSNBC -- International)
Club: Kids need more quality time Sep 21, 2008
Children could get their faces painted, mold clay, work on crafts, play board games, learn about Internet safety and jump on an inflatable castle. "The main thing is to get families to spend meaningful time with their kids," said Lisa Sagdalen, executive director of the club for youths. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Social development focus at elementary school Sep 19, 2008
"But the most important thing about playing sports, board games, or video games, is having fun. A huge part of sports is having fun and making sure your teammates have fun, too." Mike Springer can be reached at mspringer@ctcentral. com or 203-458-5688. (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
Michelle Harding of Suwanee: Cancer is a weed Sep 18, 2008
The entire day, all who were important lay on the floor and played board games. We listened to music with the sun streaming through the windows. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Around Your Town: A community events listing Sep 15, 2008
Items needed include winter jackets, board games, black backpacks, pajamas/work-out pants, video games (Wii, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360) and DVDs (new releases only, and no war-related or overly violent content, please). Monetary donations are also acceptable. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Quarry Brewing Sep 14, 2008
Quarry also offers its own nonalcoholic root beer brew for the kids and stocks a variety of board games for families to play together, she said. The brewery routinely offers a variety of beer and ale with names honoring the history of the Mining City such as Galena Gold, Head Frame Hefeweizen, Open Cab Copper, Open Pit Porter and Shale Pale Ale. (Montana Standard, MT)
Stay-at-home families save together Sep 14, 2008
Go through the closet and pull out some old board games you haven t played in years. Newer board games can be fun, as well. (Santa Maria Times)
Fasano a veteran hand for Sowers, Tribe Sep 14, 2008
But Fasano, who has started just 13 games in his nearly three months with the club, has made his presence felt in ways that have nothing to do with facial hair or board games. At the age of 38 and with 11 big league seasons under his belt, Fasano has served as a go-to guy, of sorts, for a number of the Indians' young starting pitchers searching for a few helpful hints or tips. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Math Fairs for Engaging Students Sep 13, 2008
Games student developed board games, math card games, etc. Online Interactive Math games, puzzles, problem solving, etc. (Suite101.com)
Activities to Teach Kindergarten Sep 13, 2008
Learn about board games, homemade games and playtime activities for teaching math and more. Kids in kindergarten have a well-earned reputation for being ready explorers, eager to understand their world and experience new things. (Suite101.com)
Rockford Council approves law enforcement contract with County Sep 13, 2008
The committee is looking for volunteers and needed supplies such as board games, writing utensils, paper, etc. Also, the welcome signs should be erected before winter. (Charles City Press, IO)
Freeverse Releases Big Bang Board Games for the iPhone / iPod Touch Sep 12, 2008
Featuring a full 3D environment, different piece sets, landscape and portrait mode, auto-saving, unlimited undo and animated talking opponents, the Big Bang Board Games packs a tremendous value into one App on your iPhone or iPod Touch. The Big Bang Board Games ship fully localized into French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian and Japanese ... Big Bang Board Games are available for $7. (IGN Wireless Games)
Majesco Entertainment Company Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results Sep 12, 2008
"-- Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for Wii is the first game of its type to combine a celebrity fitness trainer with the Wii and innovative Wii Fit Balance Board(TM) accessory to offer players a fun and entertaining way to get in shape.-- Bananagrams for Facebook is an anagram game based on the popular board game of the same name. This free Facebook application ignores all of the rules of traditional board games in favor of an every-player-for-themselves approach that delivers... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Community picnic planned to welcome LRSC’s international students Sep 11, 2008
It can be an evening of board games, a Saturday fishing trip or dinner with the family, Wood said. She said many of the students are here without cars and once the weather turns colder most aren t interested in biking or walking anymore. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Obituaries for Sept. 11, 2008 Sep 11, 2008
She also enjoyed playing board games with her family. Survivors: Husband, Eugene L. Dillon; son, Gene Dillon of Darby; daughters, Christina Garofalo of Havertown, Joanie Gailey of Clifton Heights, with whom she resided; brothers, Thomas Innes of Drexel Hill, James Innes of Aldan, Frank Innes of Villanova, John Innes of Havertown, Peter Innes of Drexel Hill, Joseph Innes of Ardmore, sister, Margaret Whorle of Levittown, three grandchildren. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
YMCA-North gets kids active with interactive gaming Sep 9, 2008
The room received about 20,000 in upgrades this summer that included interactive games such as Dance Dance Revolution, Nintendo Wii and the exercise bikes; a wall mural, social corner, new board games and more. We eliminated some computers and made it more interactive, Wetzel said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Oro Valley collecting donations for troops Sep 8, 2008
Items that are needed include wheelchairs in good condition, video games, disposable razors and shaving cream, toothbrushes, travel pillows, winter jackets, board games, black backpacks, magazine subscriptions, DVDs, MP3 player headphones, and phone cards. Donations can be brought to collection boxes located at Oro Valley Town Hall and at the Oro Valley Public Library through September 22. (FOX 11, AZ)
Number Sense Correlates With Test Scores Sep 8, 2008
27, 2008) A study conducted with low-income preschoolers attending Head Start found that certain numerical board games increased early math learning. Board games with consecutively numbered, linearly arranged. (Science Daily)
So Happy Together Sep 7, 2008
A tot can nap on the window seat, older kids can play board games at the table, and the couple can entertain casually in the space while enjoying the view of the Common. Says Sarah: "Everything is comfortable and nice, but not too fancy that the kids aren't allowed anywhere.". (Boston Globe)
Volunteers step up to care for evacuees Sep 5, 2008
Each shelter has brought out its church toy chest and provided evacuees with footballs, basketballs, board games and coloring books for children. Easthaven Baptist Church Youth Minister Hampton Sims said the most popular activity for the 160 evacuees at his church, as well as every other shelter, was watching the weather - although Gustav-watching was cancelled Monday at Macedonia in favor of college football. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Video: Trivial Pursuit: America Plays Sep 5, 2008
One of the biggest franchises in the world of board games hits the small screen on Sept. 22 with the launch of Trivial Pursuit: America Plays from distributor Debmar-Mercury. The series, based on the best-selling board game, will involve viewers at home. (TVweek.com)
Local briefs Sep 4, 2008
Among the items needed at the Caring Collections are copy paper and general office supplies; birthday and holiday cards; party decorations; children s books, board games and arts and crafts supplies; toilet paper and paper towels; laundry detergent; all-purpose cleaners; nonperishable food items and disposable gloves. The Day of Caring will be held Sept. 11. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
What's Happening Sep 4, 2008
- Wildcard Wednesday: Games - 4 p.m.; play one of the library's board games or bring your own; free and open to the first 15 teens ages 11-18. UGA Campus Life Fall Activities Fair - 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tate Student Center Plaza; the fair is designed to encourage students to become involved in campus and community activity through the Center for Student Organizations; open to Athens community; free; (706) 542-6396 or www. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Korean Online Games to Exceed $1.7 Billion by 2011 Sep 3, 2008
A common strategy in Korea is the operation of large game portals that provide a wide selection of games, including massively-multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), casual, and web board games all within one convenient site. Top game portals such as CJ Internets Netmarble, NHNs Hangame, and Neowizs Pmang can attract 500,000 to 1 million unique visitors a day. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shanda Reports Second Quarter 2008 Unaudited Results Sep 3, 2008
Shanda offers a portfolio of diversified entertainment content including some of the most popular massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and casual online games in China, as well as online chess and board games, network PC games and a variety of cartoons, literature works and music. Shanda's interactive entertainment platform attracts a large and loyal user base. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Argentina - Crdoba: Estancia las C... Sep 2, 2008
Cold or rainy days are perfect moments to get together in the clubhouse, with couches arranged around a large fireplace, a pool table and board games to enjoy. Another option is driving to Alta Gracia to visit one of C;rdoba's famous Jesuit Estancias, or a day-trip to C;rdoba city to visit - a cultural centre with a variety of activities for every member of the family. (Suite101.com)
Mosquito Creek Hostel, Alberta Sep 2, 2008
The common areas consist of a kitchen and lounge area with reading material and board games where people can read and relax. In keeping with the simple theme of the hostel, the kitchen is rustic. (Suite101.com)
Students rewarded for positive behavior (3) Sep 1, 2008
The room the Student Lounge and Raider Store will have an air hockey table, a television, a couch, two computers, board games, and juice. North County Middle School Principal Brenda Medley hopes to get a Nintendo Wii and a popcorn machine. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Rock the Net out of this world Sep 1, 2008
A final section, called the Dungeon is for non-high tech gaming, including role playing card games or fantasy board games. Set up to accommodate kids, Rood says anyone who enjoys gaming is welcome. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
USS Vella Gulf Headed To Mediterranean Sea Aug 31, 2008
Alex and Brenna Whary took advantage of that extra day with their mother by playing board games and making breakfast for her before she shipped out. "I'm really proud of her actually. We're going to cheer her on and send her emails everyday," Brenna said. (WTKR.com, VA)
Teachers showered with supplies Aug 30, 2008
Everything wasn t much of an exaggeration: Supplies available for the taking on Friday included pens, markers, paper clips, posters, board games, stickers, sticky notes, scissors, markers, notebooks, construction paper and hundreds of boxes of tissue, among other items not to mention those balls. The giveaway started in 2003, after a period that was marked with a lot of acrimony between teachers and the community, recalled Beth Lambright, a board member for Love INC.. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Aug 29, 2008
Restaurant/bar with queer/feminist bookstore and large collection of board games open 11am to midnight Sundays through Wednesdays; 11am to 1am Thursdays through Saturdays. NT$300 entrance includes one drink. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Young linemen pull together Aug 28, 2008
Besides eating meals as a group, Thompson, Ta'amu and Kelemete listen to music, sing together and play board games when they have some spare time. They can add something new to their to-do list this week; get ready to play the Ducks. (Dawgman.com)
Wii video-bowling tournament in Titusville Aug 25, 2008
Sandrift also offers Family Nights from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, giving families a chance to come and play games, such as pool, board games, Wii and other games. Those wishing to participate in the tournament are encouraged to register early. (Florida Today)