Rare lion is zoo's pride and joy Oct 15, 2008
And zookeepers attempted to coax the trio to play, throwing empty boxes, balls, and other toys over a high perimeter fence. With powerful bursts of acceleration, Ramses charged some of the items, muscles rippling, from forelegs to hindquarters, beneath his white coat. (Boston Globe)
Edit: Nintendon't Oct 15, 2008
By contrast, during my boyhood, we only had gulli-danda, skipping rope and rubber balls. I would, to be sure, not wish such deprivation on our desi kids and do admire the power New Age toys have on our Paplus and Taplus. (India Times, India)
'Are you my sweetie?' For lorikeet ZaZu, life's a treat Oct 6, 2008
LOS ANGELES - ZaZu hangs upside down on the curtains of the apartment window, surveying all that is his: the jumble of colorful plastic balls, the climbing ladders, the panoramic view of the ocean. And the woman standing before him, cooing. (Boston Globe)
Risque business: sex toy parties take off Sep 25, 2008
He (definitely a he) has a band of tiny white balls at the hips that swish about like a washing machine. We weigh him in our palms, pressing and squeezing as though he were an avocado at the fruitshop. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Tap-tapping into iPhone gold Sep 19, 2008
If we need more than $100 million, we'll find more money," the site promises. In such a crowded environment, how will Tapulous distinguish itself? By being the best, Lacy said. Many applications on the store are buggy or simply not up to Apple's design standards, he said. He sees Tapulous as an Apple torch-bearer, carrying on the innovative-design legacy. The startup's most popular application is Tap Tap Revenge, styled on the earlier game for hacked phones. Users must tap colored balls as they... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Shopping List of Basic Puppy Suppli... Sep 19, 2008
These include toys used for fetch, like ball launchers and treat-dispensing balls. A Dog Food Bowl and Dog Water Bowl. (Suite101.com)
Puppies Most Adorable and Annoying ... Sep 18, 2008
Forget playing with balls and bones. Puppies want what you have. (Suite101.com)
Doing more with less at UGA Sep 18, 2008
In three games, 14 different receivers have caught balls for the Bulldogs ... We did throw more balls at him ... But even one of the deep balls that we threw later on, they had a free safety that was playing deep center and that guy from the snap started to run where A.J. was, even prior to Stafford looking that way. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Shocking! Panicky Obama levels an 'ism' Sep 16, 2008
Yet, McCain and the Rethuglicons have the balls to cry foul every time anyone dares question Palin s credibles ... Yet, McCain and the Rethuglicons have the balls to cry foul every time anyone dares question Palin s credibles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fantastical Nutcracker enjoyed by all Sep 14, 2008
They were the snow princesses dressed in white tutus with sleeves of dangling tiny snow balls. They opened the snowy scenes, and formed pathways for Claire and the prince in the scene of snowy forests. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
HEALTH BLOG: The doctor will see you now ... Sep 11, 2008
You do use real drumsticks, but the "drums" are giant stability balls, the. It looks like fun. (USA Today -- Money)
Opener a breeze as Eagles go deep Sep 8, 2008
"We want to focus on trying to get some of those balls and catching the momentum and let people know if you do throw it we're going to catch it. If you're not catching it they're still going to be comfortable taking chances on third down." That segues into the "needs improvement" category Reid spoke of. Free-agent pickup Asante Samuel, the celebrated interception machine, blew three chances to pick the ball off, one of which would have left him with an easy jog into the end zone. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
The Liberals are effectively saying ''let them drive Ferraris.'' Sep 8, 2008
Because it's bad policy, if the government had any balls they would be reducing the tax not increasing it and adding to inflation. Posted by: Tony on September 8, 2008 2:42 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Guide to Puppy's First Week Home Sep 6, 2008
This includes tennis balls. Never leave a puppy alone with a tennis ball. (Suite101.com)
Parents report progress with kids in new autism program Sep 5, 2008
Parents follow the child's lead, playing with balls, blocks and sensory toys or even jumping up and down. The program teaches children how to be creative and imaginative. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
The year of magical rethinking Sep 2, 2008
"We're trying to keep some balls up in the air rather than lock everything down and hermetically sealed.". Their first season is a balance of new work, including plays by Australian writers Matt Cameron and Andrew Bovell, as well as classics, including David Williamson's landmark play The Removalists and Tom Stoppard's Travesties (see box). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies Aug 28, 2008
But you might not be thrilled to see your bed (), your closet (moth balls and dry-cleaning fluid) and your home office (irritating toners and ink cartridges) on the same list. By Winslow Townson, Associated Press. (USA Today -- Money)
Safety panel - product recalls, school tips Aug 24, 2008
Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard. Raw Blue Sportswear of Moonachie, N.J., is recalling 5,740 hooded sweatshirts. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Obama Calls Biden 'Next President'; Biden Calls for 'Barack America'... Aug 24, 2008
Political Radar: Obama Misspeaks, Calls Biden 'The Next President'; Biden Calls Obama 'Barack America. Obama Misspeaks, Calls Biden 'The Next President'; Biden Calls Obama 'Barack America. (The Drudge Report)
3 Luxury Car Picks Aug 23, 2008
And GM s stock recently traded at prices not seen since Eisenhower putted golf balls on the White House lawn. In other words, the car industry has hit the skids. (SmartMoney)
Zen Pinball: Rollercoaster iPhone Review Aug 21, 2008
You start the game with five balls. The goal is to complete all four main game modes ranging from a multi-ball challenge to a pirate ship adventure. (IGN Wireless Games)
NYC & Company Encourages New Yorkers Who Are Working More and Vacationing Less to 'Go Local' Aug 21, 2008
com/golocal, branded 'Go Local' promotional materials including beach balls and frisbees distributed at various locations across the City, and street teams armed with weekly five borough itineraries, 'Go Local' stickers and temporary tattoos, deployed at nine locations throughout the City including Grand Central Terminal, Union Square and the Bedford Avenue subway stop in Brooklyn. This week's top highlight: Taking place on Friday, August 22 at the World Financial Center Plaza in advance of the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Army Moves Ahead With Mobile Laser Cannon... Aug 20, 2008
Let's spend more money on war while Americans are in debt up to their eyeballs ... Someone tries to strangle you, kick them in the nuts and suddenly those hands strangling you leave your throat and immediatly cover said balls. (The Drudge Report)
WHAM-O(R) Names Winner of its 60th Anniversary Kid Inventor Contest Aug 20, 2008
The wining invention is designed for both outdoor and indoor use and tests the user's skill and aim by catapulting balls from a specially designed launcher. In addition to winning the $2,000 Grand Prize, John's invention will be reviewed for inclusion in WHAM-O's 2010 toy line-up, and if made, John will receive a portion of the profits from the manufacturing and distribution of his toy. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Family road trip survival strategies Aug 16, 2008
A couple of baseball mitts, balls and Frisbees stashed in the trunk can encourage the gang to run off some energy whenever you stop. Don't forget reusable water bottles. (CNN -- Travel)
Survive a Roadtrip with a Toddler Aug 15, 2008
Cereal in different shapes and colors (fruit, chocolate and unsweetened -pockets, puffs and balls). Don't forget to bring something to drink. (Suite101.com)
DS:BB News Extra - Day 70 #2 Aug 14, 2008
Fire balls to make sets of three, but don't let them reach the golden skull or you're history. - Players 2779. (Digital Spy)
Classified 8/13/2008 Aug 14, 2008
- 6 p.m. Computer items, R/C airplane, bowling balls, stereo, all sorts of stuff. SERVICES Help at home. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Rafting in the rain Aug 11, 2008
Anchorage Daily News. The bears are awake and showing up around town. (Anchorage Daily News)
Community support sought for POAL's golf tournament Aug 11, 2008
Cost is 125 per person and includes cart, range balls, lunch, drinks, prime rib dinner and tee prizes. Not a golfer. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Product Recalls Aug 8, 2008
Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, NY Hazard: Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received five reports of the plastic covers detaching and releasing the small balls. (Florida Today)
Fisher-Price recalling toys due to choking hazard Aug 8, 2008
Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children. This recall involves Learning Pots & Pans toy sets with stackable pots and pans, a lid and shape-sorting blocks. (FOX23.com, OK)
Newsweek: Exhibit traces history of pets in U.S. Aug 5, 2008
The funniest one is there is a product called Neuticles that's artificial testicles, so that after you've neutered your dog he can still have a set of balls. It just blows my mind. (MSNBC -- Health)
HEALTH BLOG: Read the latest child wellness tips Aug 5, 2008
Parenting and kids' health - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Unhappy about Happy Meals and the like. (USA Today -- Money)
Get out of town: Day trip to Wabasha Aug 4, 2008
Fishing the balls out of the water. It s fun, Schneider said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Pelosi: 'Today, the New Direction Congress Asserts Our Responsibility to Protect Children from Dangerous Toys' Jul 31, 2008
"2007 was dubbed the 'Year of the Recall' by Consumers Union. More than 45 million toys and children's products were recalled last year, and some were found to contain nearly 200 times the legal amount of lead. Toy trains, costumes, magnets, balls and even baby bottles were among the common everyday items found to be harmful to our children. What is a parent to do? "This year, dangerous toy and product recalls are happening at an even swifter rate -- the number of recalls of toys and children's... (PR Newswire)
PAULA MOORE: Hold the calamari Jul 31, 2008
The octopuses have been given Rubik's Cubes - those annoying puzzles that baffled and defeated countless people during the 1980s - as well as balls and other toys to play with. Researchers are hoping to determine whether octopuses, like humans, have a dominant arm - er, tentacle - or if they are "octidextrous."I won't be surprised if one of these brainy cephalopods actually solves the Rubik's Cube puzzle in the process. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Experts suggest ways to rein in children’s possessions Jul 27, 2008
Your neighbor s living room is like an obstacle course filled with video games, dolls, bats and balls. Or, even worse, it s your home that s a disaster. (Winona Daily News, MN)
On Your Mind Jul 26, 2008
But he didn t mention we have some slime balls in positions of great power ... And you are one of the slime balls. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
No, it's not oil speculation either Jul 25, 2008
No wait, I mean the long hairs, no, which length hair is the balls. vs the butt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The (comic) Force is with Seth Green in new DVD Jul 25, 2008
Robot Chicken premiered early in 2005 on Cartoon Network's late-night Adult Swim (where its 15-minute segments continue to air), with Green juggling several balls as a creator, producer, director, writer and performer. Not to mention the boss duties, which he shares with Matthew Senreich, his Stoopid Monkey Productions partner. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Space Monkey iPhone Review Jul 22, 2008
All work and no play makes a dull monkey, so make sure to grab yo-yos and juggling balls as they float by. These toys occupy an appendage (hands for the yo-yo, feet for the balls) and the longer you hold on to them while grabbing trash with other hands and feet, the more bonus points you bank. (IGN Wireless Games)
Todders Find Data 'Chunks' Easier To Remember Jul 20, 2008
The team also found that 14-month-olds can use spatial grouping cues (the researchers grouped six identical orange balls in three groups of two before hiding them) to expand memory, in the same way that adults group digits when remembering phone numbers. When provided with such cues, the little ones could remember up to six objects. (Science Daily)
Council moves on changes to weapons law Jul 15, 2008
Those children's toys fire foam, Nerf or ping pong balls. She said the law carries a number of exemptions, including firing weapons during a military ceremony or burial, at established indoor or outdoor firing ranges, using bows and arrows under supervision during programs at schools and ranges and for those who have obtained permits from the police department. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem is a homelike place to await adoption Jul 13, 2008
Play rooms, filled with scratching posts and toy balls, allow owners another look at a cat's personality. Visiting rooms - built to look like the facade of a house, with dutch doors and addresses such as 14 Licking Lane and 44 Bark Boulevard - allow dogs and potential owners to bond. (Boston Globe)
Summer Camp Water Games: Meteor Sho... Jul 13, 2008
Spongeballs: at least 30 and the more the better. 3 or 4 other harmless toys, such as rubber chickens, footballs, etc ... Place the spongeballs in the bucket of water on one side of the barrier or wall along with the other toys. (Suite101.com)
A doggone good time at the park Jul 6, 2008
I plow through the pack as quickly as I can to reach the big, green, free-for-all space where tennis balls fly and flying disks soar, puppies chase each other and intrepid souls swoosh up the ramp and through the agility tube. There, I run like the wind, which is my other favorite thing. (The Palm Beach Post)
PerfectSwim Pool Supplies Set to Kick Off July 4th Summer Pool Toy Event Jul 4, 2008
Find the very best prices and largest selection of pool toys, pool water guns, pool balls, pool games, pool sports, , pool lounges, pool tubes, inflatable baby floats, , inflatable boats, inflatable outdoor pools, learn to swim goggles and masks, and boat towing toys. Whatever type of pool activity is preferred, PerfectSwim has the pool toys that will make lasting memories out of these hot summer days and create traditions for holiday weekends. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Toys And Technology For Rehabilitation In Cerebral Palsy Patients Jul 2, 2008
26, 2007) Old-fashioned retro toys, such as red rubber balls, simple building blocks, clay and crayons, that don't cost much are usually much healthier for children than the electronic educational toys that. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Classic cars fill Seymour streets Jul 1, 2008
The Jerry Lee Lewis tribute act performed a Great Balls of Fire show that drew high praise from those in attendance. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase additional equipment to complete a playground at Gaiser Park, designed for physically challenged children. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
New swim toys make big splash this summer Jun 25, 2008
95) looks like a dartboard, but it has velcro strips that catch tennis balls ... 95) is better for older children, but they will be getting out of the pool often to chase the squishy balls ... "No rafts, Frisbees, balls or toys of any kind" are permitted in Pittsburgh city pools during public swim, and most suburban public pools allow toys only at certain times, such as on family nights. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Diaper Genie Jun 25, 2008
But Maybelle, 10 months, kept dissolving into tears, uninterested in the balls and oversized keys the women jingled in front of her. "She's teething," Shibeshi explained. (Slate)
Disney reaches into its bag of toys and technology Jun 22, 2008
Moments later, the cannon appears to be firing balls or darts at plates, farm animals and balloons. Riders earn points for each target they hit. (Fresno Bee)
Cross-eyed cutie (25) Jun 21, 2008
She also enjoys vigorous play with rope toys and tennis balls. Dogs can t cross their fingers to make a wish, so CeCe is crossing her eyes and wishing with all her heart for an active family with children, a fenced yard, toys to play with, and lots of love to share. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Kids have ball at pool Jun 21, 2008
Mark Ylen/Democrat-HeraldStephanie Struble, 18, left, and Rebecca Quinn, 14, play in the human hamster balls during a teen swim event at the Albany Community Pool ... Aquatics Director Rob Romancier saw a picture of the balls in a magazine and decided they would be a fun addition to the pool s attractions ... Swimmers who want to play in the balls must first have them towed to the side of the pool, then dive or crawl through one of their two circular openings. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
New at Disneyland: Toy Story Mania! and Dream Home Jun 21, 2008
Players toss baseballs at plates, shoot suction-cupped arrows at moving targets and throw eggs at pop-up domesticated animals ... Balloons sway from a glancing blow, errant baseballs ricochet from wooden shelving and break a plate from behind, broken eggs leave behind a gooey residue ... The darts, arrows and balls seem to soar from your cannon into the three-dimensional gallery where targets pop up, float or dance. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Young parents link up at the Link Jun 19, 2008
Soon the gym is ringing with the sound of bouncing balls, tipping tricycles and happy laughter. "It's just really nice to hang out," said Jamie Purcell, organizer of the Mama Meet Up and mother of a 16-month-old girl. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Classifieds 6/17/08 Jun 18, 2008
Sofa and loveseat, entertainment center, water softener, clothes, beautician chair, exercise items, golf balls, household items, toys including Barbie ... Dvds, CDs, TV, mens and womens (medium to 3X clothing, bicycles, games, toys, bedding, decorative baskets, seasonal items, concert t-shirts, golf balls, Craftsmen tool belt pouches, antique portable Singer sewing machine, 15 inch rims, CD holder, door handles, new Black and Decker jar opener, flower pots, misc. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Govt must rule out beer and wine tax increase: Nelson Jun 16, 2008
KRUDD is not for working families unless it is having working families work their balls off to survive ... Acceptable drinking practices should be encouraged, not made into political footballs. (ABC Online)
WA Graduation: Up, up and away Jun 13, 2008
The celebration started early for the Westford Academy graduates as inflated beach balls and toys magically appeared and began bouncing above the 300 graduates half-way through the ceremony, proving that the Westford Academy class 2008 knows how to have fun. I m really looking forward to partying with all my friends at Last Night, said Celia Abdollahian, 17, who will go on to the University of Massachusetts to study business in the fall. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Summer splash Jun 12, 2008
First up are the AquaGlow Floating Glitter Globes, round balls that shine red, blue, green or alternating hues. Each battery-operated globe is 31/2 inches in diameter. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
'Spectacular' storm in Montreal sends transport trucks toppling Jun 11, 2008
The South Shore and various parts of Montreal were hit hard, with century-old trees being uprooted and lawns left littered with patio furniture and hail the size of table-tennis balls. The storm also delayed flights at Trudeau International Airport and cut power to more than a quarter of a million Hydro-Qu. (Globe and Mail -- National)
ADVERTISING: To create its hits, a Canadian company takes its toys on tour Jun 10, 2008
Last summer, teams of college interns roamed the Canadian countryside in large, colorful vans introducing children at summer camps and local fairs to Bakugan Battle Brawlers, a game played with small plastic balls that snap open into monsters when rolled across magnetic trading cards. The trip took place months before the toys were available in stores or advertised on television, but it generated plenty of under-age word of mouth. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Lottery results: are you a winner? Jun 8, 2008
The bonus ball is 42, set of balls number 1 and the machine used was Topaz ... Some 33,555 ticket holders matched four balls for a 55 prize and 600,000 get 10 each for matching three balls. (BBC News -- UK)
Girl Swallows 30 Magnets, Steel Balls Jun 4, 2008
(CBS) An eight-year-old Indiana girl swallowed 30 magnets and steel balls from a toy last month and, her father says, needed emergency surgery to save her from what doctors told him were eight gunshot or stab-like holes in her intestines. Haley Lents told Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez Monday she ingested the ten magnets and 20 steel balls because they "looked 0000011C like candy.". (CBS News)
