Analog toys in a digital world Nov 22, 2009
Among the items carried are remote control vehicles, board and card games, and model kits. Tucked in the four-storefront Hunter Brook Plaza on Grant Avenue is Analog Hobbies, a wonderland of tabletop games, collectible card games, board games, remote control car parts and a slew of other non-digital toys ... But for most people, tabletop and card games are about socialization friends gather to play against each other and trade cards, he said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
US singles on PlayDate search for soul mate Nov 21, 2009
" "I grew up playing board games, card games with my family," said Arlene Williams, 30, one enthusiastic PlayDater in Arlington. "I like going to the disco, but sometimes it's a little too much. " PlayDate events, organised by the group Timeless Entertainment Concept, began in the southern city of Atlanta, Georgia in 2005 and have spread quickly across the United States. There are currently about 20 cities hosting PlayDate gatherings including Miami, Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle, Philadelphia,... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Helping the troops ... Kovach reflects on OHS job ... Search for man leads to key area arrest ... Officials promote Meridian as health care hub ... Tale of deadly lions still resonates ... Idaho school district to restart copier bids ... Texas vets reunite with rescuers ... ';var marqueewidth="440px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} Amber Meyer, who works at Intermountain Community Bank in Ontario, loads donated items into a collection box for the Christmas for the Troops program. Helping the troops Nov 4, 2009
The shipments are mainly Christmas stockings filled with foods such as hard candies, powdered drinks, trail mix, Chex mix, jerky canned nuts, plus DVDs or video-games (new or used), battery-operated fans, batteries, phone cards, card games anything that can fit in a stocking. No pork products, please. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Holman Ballroom restoration ends Nov 3, 2009
The exhibits are a reflection of things you can relate to, said Janine Zagel, an enthusiastic member who pointed out displays with Boltonians war memorabilia, children s toys and adult card games now obsolete, hand-painted china by Emma Whitney, who took a 19th Century lady s pastime to a higher artistic level, Nipmuc tribe artifacts, and the story of the Bolton geranium. Jobs of early Boltonians are also depicted. (Bolton Common, MA)
IGN.ImageLoader.delayByView("hub_spotlight3", "http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/item/301/3018470/pc_D&D_011106_spot.jpg"); Sep 10, 2009
The company holds an exclusive patent on trading card games (TCGs) and their method of play and produces the premier trading card game, Magic: The Gathering, among many other trading card games and family card and board games. Wizards is also a leading publisher of roleplaying games, such as Dungeons ns. (IGN PC Games)
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.'s Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Is One for the Record Books With More Than 22 Billion Cards Sold Around the World Aug 8, 2009
Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties and traditional trading card games. Konami's software titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid(R), Silent Hill(R), Dance Dance Revolution(R) and Castlevania(R), among other top sellers. (PR Newswire)
Surviving (maybe even enjoying) a road trip Jul 10, 2009
(Try the flexible building sticks Bendaroos or new card games like. Treats help, too. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Recession's upside: family game night Jul 5, 2009
Some of those sales are for travel-sized board games and card games for road trips to the beach, but many are traditional board games such as Monopoly and family games for young children, such as Hungry Hungry Hippos. "During recessions, people stay home more and are less active and I think they're looking for more family-oriented things to do," Ms. Stahl said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Break summer boredom May 14, 2009
46 Learn card games (good for rainy days). 47 Find a fest. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Pop Culture Icon Turns 25 Apr 2, 2009
Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, 4Kids produces animated television series and films, distributes 4Kids produced or licensed animated television series for the domestic and international television and home video markets, licenses merchandising rights worldwide to 4Kids owned or represented properties, operates Web sites to support 4Kids owned or represented properties, and produces and markets collectible trading card games. Additionally, the Company programs and sells the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wild ride to Wuyishan Mar 28, 2009
Soon, shrieks filled the air as card games went into full force. Vendors touted pickled foods or toys loudly, and one selling mini torches convinced a few of us to part with 15 yuan (RM8) each. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
GameHouse and Mattel Take UNO(TM) Live on Facebook(R) Platform Mar 26, 2009
New Online Version Makes 'America's #1 Brand of Card Games' Even More Social ... America's #1 Brand of Card Games. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Educational toys can be great learning tool Mar 8, 2009
Around 8 years old, those bigger brains should find card games such as Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, or other games out there on the market, a great place to brush up on math skills including addition, subtraction, and even some very mild forms of algebra. These card games make children keep track of points for various things like health, magic, attack, and other rules about the game. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Hasbro's Toy Fair Offerings Showcase Powerful Brands and Wide Array of Entertainment Options in Traditional Toys and Games and Beyond Feb 12, 2009
LULU, MY CUDDLIN KITTY loves to snuggle; gently rub her back and she will purr" and "meow" to show that she is happy. Once she's relaxed, LULU will roll over onto her back, indicating its time to have her tummy rubbed. Just like a "real" cat, LULU preens as she "licks" her little paw, then lifts it up to clean her adorable face.ZAMBI THE BABY ELEPHANT, a special edition FURREAL FRIENDS plush toy(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/ Available: Fall 09)Hasbro is introducing... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
