The nursery gets back to basics Oct 28, 2009
Their jack-in-the-boxes feature characters like Fifi the poodle and Spots the bunny; there are knitted toys, big fleecy jingle balls and old fashioned tin lunchboxes. Melissa and Doug Bernstein have built a toy empire in Wilton, Conn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Houses for sale set the stage Oct 28, 2009
She doesn't even know how to rack the balls. Her father, Juan Enrique Gonzales, never felt a pool hall was a proper place for his daughters or his wife, Angela. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Bakugan Review Oct 25, 2009
In the actual real-world game, players place large, magnetic cards on a playing surface and then attempt to roll plastic balls onto them. These balls are the Bakugan and magnetically pop open into their beast form when rolled on top of a card. (IGN PS2)
Precious poppet's first mobile worth the little wait Oct 24, 2009
The hold-outs in their hearts cling to an old-fashioned view of childhood - that the authentic childhood is when children play outside with friends, climb trees, kick balls and, when returned from their Tom Sawyer-like explorations, read a book. If children have to make a phone call, they can use the land-line, and until recently at least, there was the phone box. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Bakugan Battle Brawlers Out Oct 21, 2009
Fans can jump in the game to answer the call to brawl as they throw Bakugan cards onto the battlefield and then try to carefully shoot their Bakugan balls onto the cards to unleash their monstrous powers. When two Bakugans stand on the same card, they transform into gigantic creatures and fight to the finish. (IGN PS2)
At Rescued Banks, Perks Keep Rolling In Oct 21, 2009
The only question is, will we have the BALLS to stand up for ourselves. "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." (Thomas Jefferson). (CBS News)
Families flock to Holliston's Applefest Oct 18, 2009
There were activities for all ages, including a scavenger hunt, pony rides, a children's activity area, face painting and charcoal portraits, and treats including pumpkins, apples, baked goods, apple crisp and popcorn balls were also on sale ... Members of one parish youth group sold popcorn balls and caramel apples, while 13-year-olds Drew Ballenger and Joshua Rice sold plates and whole trays of apple crisp. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Bakugan Hits Toys R Us Oct 17, 2009
About Bakugan The ultimate action toy-meets-trading card game, Bakugan are small colorful balls that spring into powerful monsters when rolled over Bakugan game cards. Offering the perfect combination of collectability, skill, strategy, action and competitive play, kids battle against one another using Bakugan powers, special abilities, and even a shooting trick or two. (IGN PS2)
Alternatives to Halloween Candy Oct 9, 2009
There was a time when homemade treats were popular, but fears of contamination have greatly reduced the practice of handing out homemade candy apples, cupcakes, and caramel popcorn balls. Nowadays, most people distribute miniature candy bars and treats purchased commercially. (Suite101.com)
Pet expert: Keep your cats inside, and entertained Oct 8, 2009
The certified cat behavior consultant also is a columnist for Cat Fancy magazine and is on the board of directors of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (USA Today -- Life)
Indonesian Earthquake Survivors Start Rebuilding After Rescue Efforts End Oct 6, 2009
Unicef is bringing in toys and equipment such as soccer balls and jump ropes, Kearney said. Indonesia wants foreign aid workers to not bunch up in Padang, but fan out to villages outside the city that havent been visited, Winerungan of the disaster agency said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Light up the bark Oct 5, 2009
com offers lit balls and flying discs such as the Meteorlight and FlashFlight ... com offers lit balls and flying discs such as the Meteorlight and FlashFlight. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Horse toy's success amazes its distributor Oct 4, 2009
Three years later, Lisa and Kenny's animal-toy business has prospered, with the couple selling their Equi-Spirit balls all over the world ... The 25- and 40-inch balls come in different colors and patterns, including soccer and basketball patterns and a smiley face, and range in price from $66 to $121 ... Cones, mini-balls and a ball with spikes are part of the Equi-Spirit toy lineup. (AZCentral -- Business)
Pet products might contain lots of lead Sep 26, 2009
Our 4-year-old cocker spaniel is all but obsessed with tennis balls ... So imagine my dismay when I received a news release stating that lead was found in 48 percent of the tennis balls tested by the Ecology Center, a nonprofit environmental group in Ann Arbor, Mich ... "Tennis balls intended for pets were much more likely to contain lead. Sports tennis balls contained no lead," according to the news release. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dog park sports new area for its littlest visitors Sep 19, 2009
Thursday afternoon, a Jack Russell terrier inspected the small dog area while four big dogs chased balls and each other in the large area. Watching the action from a picnic table in the shade with two other women, FOLA member Bev Chellis said the small dog area is perfect for elderly or frail dog owners, such as her friend who worries that one day a pack of Great Danes will knock her down while goofing off. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lead, arsenic found in products from handbags to car seats Sep 17, 2009
One-quarter of all pet products and nearly half of all pet collars and tennis balls designed for dogs had detectable levels of lead. Sports tennis balls intended for humans were lead-free, Gearhart says ... His site also highlights products made without controversial chemicals, such as the Baby Trend Flex-Loc car seat and AirKong "squeaker" tennis balls for dogs. (USA Today)
Baby, we were born to run Sep 15, 2009
Linahan, along with daughter Aundra, nine months, brings rubber tubes and balls for moms to develop strength training as well as a cardiovascular workout. Moms run from one station to the next, pulling on tubes through a fence, doing push ups and sit ups, and other combination exercises born from Linahan's 15 years in the fitness industry. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Puppies take the plunge at Carlisle pool Sep 13, 2009
The two yellow labs bounded into the pool, doggy-paddling to retrieve toys and tennis balls, as part of the first Puppy Plunge at the Carlisle Community Pool. Shes never swam in a pool before, Blair Thompson, Jetty Lous owner, said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Appropriate at a kids party to have winners and losers? Sep 12, 2009
so one way to have no ones feelings hurt just have games to play that have no winners get a slip and slide or rent a ball thing where kids play in the balls like at mcdonalds activities like that there really doesnt have to be games that people win. just fun things to play then everyone wins cause everyone has a blast i am really against the everyone gets a goodybag the point is its the birthdays kids day they get the presents all the other kids will have their day on their own birthday all the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Vet Says Owners Should Exercise With Their Dogs Based On Specific Needs To Prevent Obesity Sep 11, 2009
" Nelson said exercise is important, but dogs differ in the amount and types of exercise they should be doing to maintain good health. A blanket recommendation for exercise time amounts can't be given as exercise needs vary vastly between individuals, and factors such as age, breed, weather and general health all influence the amounts of exercise your dog will need. Nelson said to consider these guidelines: In general, larger and working dogs have higher energy needs, and smaller/toy breeds need... (Science Daily)
Hamster Ball Derby Rolls Into all PETCO Stores Nationwide on Oct. 3 Sep 11, 2009
Using hamster balls as their vehicles, hamsters and other small pets will race down eight-foot tracks in heats of four en route to the finish line for a chance at derby glory ... Participants must bring their own hamsters and hamster balls to participate ... All small animals will race in size-appropriate balls provided by the pet parent. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Boy injured at Minors game improving Sep 10, 2009
Indians utility infielder Jamey Carroll arranged for a get-well card to be signed by the team, as well as a collection of autographed bats, balls and gloves. Kate Wedge, wife of manager Eric Wedge, delivered the gifts, along with an assortment of toys from the Indians Team Shop, on Wednesday. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
War will be won by educating the children of Afghanistan, says Paw Paw soldier stationed there Sep 9, 2009
Christensen is seeking: *Children's school backpacks *School supplies - including pencils, erasers, chalk, teacher planners, calenders, soccer balls, stuffed toys, sporting event uniforms (no church symbols or names of Christian organizations), paper, old text books, any type of book written in English, novels, and children's books ... Last June, while on leave at his Lake Cora home, Christensen, his sister, Amy Christensen, and Keaton Nielsen, of Paw Paw, who is deployed with Christensen,... (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
More a relentless reformer than a loving mother Sep 9, 2009
Sometimes I found myself so infuriated with Ryan - when he refused to stop banging his fork on his plate, or ripped toys from another child's hands, or shattered a neighbor's patio light by hitting golf balls from our yard into his, or butchering the bottoms of the kitchen cabinets yet again by skateboarding in the house - that I would come undone. It was as if his crackly irritability ricocheted around the room long after he left, so that even in his absence it was often impossible to regroup. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Column: Teacher strikes have gotten absurd Sep 3, 2009
ME2 wrote on Sep 2, 2009 11:35 AM:" I wish the union I belonged to had the balls to strike...We would be on par with the rest of the regions pay rate now. ". rastor wrote on Sep 2, 2009 11:42 AM:" Here is an educational proposal:1. Schools run for eight weeks (M-F) for seven hours per day 2. Student get a one week break every eight week session, while teachers use this week to prepare for next session, process grades etc. 3. Teachers and Students get an full one week break twice through the... (Longview Daily News, WA)
All About Pets- Helping homeless pets Sep 3, 2009
Some need people to walk dogs, throw balls for them in a fenced in area or just spend some extra time with those who need extra petting to adjust to their new surroundings. Volunteers are also needed for cats, kitten socializing, brushing and feeding are all necessities in a shelter. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
11 others winners in Daily Times contest Sep 2, 2009
In the wintertime when it snows he enjoys catching snowballs in his mouth ... He loves to retrieve sticks, tennis balls or anything else. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Love for tennis paved journey to U.S. Open Aug 31, 2009
You can tell that s where she wants to be, said Leslie, motioning to the practice court where her daughter was chasing balls side to side. When I made the decision to go home school, I knew I was going to miss out on a lot of the high school stuff, Melanie said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Who Could've Known? Aug 27, 2009
Expensive hobbies became businesses and he's insulated himself well with the likes of Stewart-Haas racing executive vice president Brett Frood to keep aloft the balls he keeps adding to the juggling act. Stewart invests as much pride and worry as any driver/owner, but his cadre of managers has allowed him to focus on racing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Cheap and Easy Ferret Toys You Can ... Aug 27, 2009
However, there are many hard plastic balls available in pet stores with bells or beads inside ... Paper balls or shredded paper. (Suite101.com)
Making Your Own Ferret Toys - Tunne... Aug 27, 2009
Crumpled up paper balls makes a great toy to chase around a cardboard maze. Treats can also be hidden in different "rooms" for more foraging fun. (Suite101.com)
Radical Feminism in the Classroom Aug 25, 2009
Juvenile male monkeys, both rhesus and vervet, prefer playing with balls and vehicles, Grossman writes. Female monkeys like dolls and pots. (Townhall.com)
Web Exclusive: Amazing Landings Aug 22, 2009
she babbles on & on, since before i was four (and now i'm middle of 30 something), about her grandparents & grandkids & how she'd rather see them pelted with champions of of involuntary non-consensual non-pornographic sticks & balls & boobs at all the street cornets & trail crossings & curbs in forever than to see them pelting forever with endless arrays of hike naked dance naked songs & casseroles & crafts & other sick beds & sick bed fetish sex & story & other voluntary consensual pornographic... (CBS News)
Toy store honors son's memory Aug 22, 2009
There are Legos, Nerf balls, Star Wars figures, Play-Doh and educational toys. The Woerdemanns also sell infant and toddler clothes plus necessities such as strollers, high chairs and car seats. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
All Men are Liars: Aug 20, 2009
I am lucky enough to be on 70k, my husband is on 55k and we can comfortably pay the mortgage and bills, eat fresh veggies every week, and keep our puppy in shiny new rubber balls. We can take an overseas holiday every 18 months without putting a dent in our long term savings or resorting to credit. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Army medic-training home fending off Texas sprawl Aug 20, 2009
Satellite television dishes have been found mounted on their fences, and retired Army Col. Michael Ball said he's tossed wayward soccer balls and toys from the training ground over the fence like a backyard neighbor. Along some edges of Bullis, only a barbed-wire fence divides the training ground and backyard swimming pools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ways to Vigilantly Shield Credit Card Info Aug 19, 2009
she babbles on and on, since before i was four (and now i'm middle of 30 something), about her grandparents and grandkids and how she'd rather see them pelted with champions of of involuntary non-consensual non-pornographic sticks and balls and boobs at all the street cornets and trail crossings and curbs in forever than to see them pelting forever with endless arrays of hike naked dance naked songs and casseroles and crafts and other sick beds and sick bed fetish sex and story and other... (CBS News)
Recycling tip: Old and worn-out sports equipment can be reused Aug 15, 2009
Old tennis balls can be slit and slipped onto the feet of heavy furniture that you want to slide easily across a floor without scratching. Also, they can be put over the feet of a walker to help the person using it move more easily. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
County fair delights kids Aug 13, 2009
After the children exchanged their currency for plastic animals and balls with rubber legs, they hurried off to the petting zoo. "There's the goat!" Ruby said in excitement as she approached the petting zoo, sponsored by McKee's Feed Garden and Pet Centers. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Oxford Students Share Summer Fun at School Aug 12, 2009
In Leanne Aldrich's baking and cooking class, students made brownies, pizza, cookie hamburgers, chocolate French toast, Makes and popcorn balls. To keep the students occupied productively while the goodies were baking, Ms. Aldrich had them make recipe scrapbooks. (Voices, CT)
Labrador Retrievers Aug 12, 2009
These oversized goofballs are very active, highly intelligent, and require a great deal of exercise and attention ... These tough, hard rubber balls, bones, and cones hold up well to abuse and allow owners to relax and watch their pet happily chewing away without fear of the dog choking. (Suite101.com)
Phillips Variety brims with memories Aug 8, 2009
Wendell Phillips meandered around the display cases at Phillips Variety in downtown Alpharetta, stopping here and there to finger the balls of yarn, zippers, candy, toys, clothes and tools his mother sold over 57 years. PHIL SKINNER, pskinner@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The Inauguration Aug 7, 2009
It began a magical night of celeb-studded balls in the District. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Summer Crochet - Toys Aug 4, 2009
Amigurumi patterns are also simple to create without a pattern, as most require crocheting balls and tubes of various sizes and sewing them together. For example, a bear could be made by crocheting one large ball for the body, one small ball for the head, four small tubes for the arms and legs, and two flat circles for the ears, then sewing them all together and either embroidering, fabric painting, or attaching animal eyes and other facial features. (Suite101.com)
BUDGET BIRTHDAYS: Skip the licensed characters and go for homemade fun with these party themes Aug 2, 2009
Another station had a bucket filled with water and a water gun children could use to play "Water Golf." They had to try to spray the water to knock lightweight ping-pong balls off tees stuck in a piece of green foam. For the "Can Tower," Chris spray painted Diet Pepsi cans blue. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Henry and Terry to be buried with their treasures Aug 2, 2009
Ms Lin said that Henry, 12, would be buried with his tennis and badminton racquets, and tennis balls, because of his love of the sports. Terry, 9, would be buried with his racquets, favourite toys and books. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ask Dog Lady: A Tru and loyal member of the family Jul 28, 2009
She loved birds on the beach, tennis balls and me. The message was simply eloquent, very appropriate and caused a catch in the throat the same way your letter did when you list all the names your mom called Truman. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
DaVita Donates Toys, Shoes and School Supplies for Army National Guard to Distribute in Iraq Jul 26, 2009
Donations included approximately 30 soccer balls, 100 pairs of shoes, 125 tooth brushes and toothpaste, and six large boxes of toys and school supplies. "I was extremely proud of the reaction to this drive," said Christine Gustafson. (PR Newswire)
A little bit of everything at Gold Discovery Days Jul 26, 2009
Parade participants included a number of local businesses and organizations that tossed candy, beach balls, ping pong balls, hot dogs and even an occasional water balloon. The parade ended more than an hour later with a busy clean-up crew armed with plenty of shovels. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Baby Toys Made from Recycled Plasti... Jul 26, 2009
Fill each container with a different object that will make a noise when the container is shaken, such as, large jingle bells, rubber balls, wooden blocks, and large plastic beads. Be sure to also use objects like feathers or cotton balls that will not make noise ... Those cotton balls are silent. (Suite101.com)
Tips for Preparing to Bring a Puppy... Jul 24, 2009
Don't leave small plastic toys on the floor or small rubber balls lying around if there are small children in the house. The puppy could swallow them, causing an obstruction in it's stomach. (Suite101.com)
Kid's Day offers free, crafty fun Jul 23, 2009
Out from under the tent, youths raced back and forth with cupfuls of water during the water Olympics or bounced down the length of an obstacle course on giant blue balls. Both the water Olympics and the obstacle course were new attractions this year. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Police chief denounces 'cowardly' iPhone users monitoring speed traps... Jul 17, 2009
If you had any balls you'd be in a real uniform in Iraq or Afghanistan instead of hiding behind a desk letting cameras do your job. Americans have the right to know when they are being monitored by any means electronic, radar, laser, even your fat donut munching ass if you can manage to wedge it into a patrol car still. (The Drudge Report)
Jon Engaged? What Will Kate Say? Jul 17, 2009
If Jon didn't like how Kate was treating him, he should have taken his balls out of his pocket and acted like a man. Think of how life would be if NOBODY ever spoke up and decided to cheat instead. (CBS News)
Toys that make you sweat Jul 16, 2009
GCT head football coach Jeff Conaway said the camp ordered about 2,000 worth of medicine balls, speed sleds, power sleds and various other training equipment ... Conaway said the heavy medicine balls help athletes develop strength and overall physical fitness ... We do a lot of drills with (the medicine balls) above our heads to work our full body and our core, he said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Choosing Safe Dog Toys Jul 15, 2009
Some hard rubber balls are hollow and have a hole on the side. A dog can get a tooth caught in the hole, essentially locking the dog s mouth open. (Suite101.com)
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These balls are mad, and they're not going to take it anymore ... Oh, those roly-poly Madballs. (IGN PC Games)
Gallagher: Missions accomplished, even in earthquake Jul 14, 2009
Wynia was among 18 teens on a Samaritan's Purse Youth team from the U.S. that handed out 1,500 shoe boxes filled with items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, school supplies, balls and small toys. "The kids really like Slinkies," Wynia said. (Sioux City Journal)
First-timer Bell Jul 14, 2009
" Bell talks about renewing friendships with other players, like , with whom he played Dominican League ball and World Baseball Classic teammate . He retreats to his 16th-floor hotel room for an hour of quiet time and presents All-Star jerseys to his parents, who have flown in from Texas. Then, it's off to the ballpark for Monday's workout session really a glorified batting practice. At the park, he does a bit of networking, talking with NL West pitchers and . He dresses in red NL uniform No.... (USA Today -- Sports)
Voice of the People: July 13, 2009 Jul 13, 2009
We got toys like dolls, coonskin caps, capguns and boxes of roll caps, jump ropes, jacks, cowboy chaps, cowgirl skirts with fringes, cowboy and cowgirl hats, kaleidoscopes, magnetic space wheels, coloring books and crayons, board games of all sorts, paints, pads, balls, gloves, and on and on. We were also lucky enough to get candy and nuts. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
What's Doing Jul 12, 2009
Bring bats, balls, softball, volleyball and lawn chairs. Washington High School class of 1945. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Two arrested after warrant served at SV home Jul 11, 2009
The officers attempted to use pepper balls, a non-lethal deterrent, against the dog, to no effect. The dog continued to lunge at the officers, so they shot it, Grady said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
How To Go Green At The Beach Jul 5, 2009
Three Small Changes To Turn Your Summer Green In Style. Summer brings with it fun filled days in the sun, beach bags and lots of plastic stuff that end up in a landfill. (Suite101.com)
• A devotionthat spansgenerations Jul 5, 2009
Her small living room is dominated by McKenzie's yoga balls and special toys. Several weeks ago, she had a long conference call with school officials and was delighted by the outcome: two weekly sessions of orientation and mobility training for McKenzie. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Geneva Sees Opportunity in Bern's Predicament of Conceding on Bank Secrecy Jul 3, 2009
The bankers can also be found sipping coffee on the terrace overlooking the marina at the Societe Nautique de Geneve, the lakeside yacht club founded in 1872; hitting balls at the Golf Club de Geneve in the wealthy suburb of Cologny; or attending the ballet at the Grand Theatre. The foundation that runs Genevas Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art reads like a whos who of the private banking establishment. (Bloomberg)
