Think Twice Before Giving Your Child a Disease as a Birthday Present - Blogcritics.org (blog)

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Think Twice Before Giving Your Child a Disease as a Birthday Present Blogcritics.org (blog) I like toy stores. Seeing the old classics (Legos, pogo sticks, balsa wood gliders, etc.) always provides a pleasant reminder of childhood innocence. Yet on a recent visit to my local toy store, my reminiscing received a disturbing jolt.

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The Most Annoying Toy of All Time Is Back - Minyanville.com

The Most Annoying Toy of All Time Is Back Minyanville.com The time, long ago, when lines of consumers didn't snake around Apple (AAPL) stores in anticipation of the next iPad, but toy stores waiting for the next cheap, plastic plaything. The chaos -- the utter hysteria -- that engulfed America when Furby hit ... and more »

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Mahindra Retail plans 'Destination Maternity' outlets - The Hindu

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Mahindra Retail plans 'Destination Maternity' outlets The Hindu Exclusive toy stores Mahindra Retail, a part of $14.4-billion Mahindra Group, also runs seven exclusive toy stores under 'Beanstalk' brand. “We plan to add another 30-40 Beanstalk stores this year,” Mr. Venkataraman added. Destination Maternity Announces the Opening of Its First Freestanding Store in ...MarketWatch (press release) all 32 news articles »

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The Neighborhood Pawn Shop Revolutionized - Technorati

The Neighborhood Pawn Shop Revolutionized Technorati In an ever increasing amount of online businesses, it was beginning to look like the neighborhood pawn shop would go the way of toy stores, hobby shops and the TV repair shop. Fortunately enough for those that may be in need, the pawn shop business has ...

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My Jakarta: Pramanda Adistira, Owner Fingerboarding Brand Idiota - Jakarta Globe

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My Jakarta: Pramanda Adistira, Owner Fingerboarding Brand Idiota Jakarta Globe 'Tech Deck Has Its Own Spot in Toy Stores. I Want to Be Like That.' If you like the idea of skateboarding but not the idea of broken legs and cracked heads, fingerboarding might be the sport for you. The biggest danger here is a finger cramp or a ...

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Back to the Future? - Home Textiles Today (blog)

Back to the Future? Home Textiles Today (blog) Until it began spinning off properties in the early '90s, Melville Corp. operated drugstore chains (what remains of the company is now CVS), apparel chains (among them, Marshalls, which it sold to TJX), footwear stores (including Thom McAn), toy stores ...

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One (grown) man's mauvelous crayon lament - Crikey

One (grown) man's mauvelous crayon lament Crikey I've been everywhere — art supply stores, toy stores, even a particularly unsettling and poorly-lit newsagent in Yass. I've spoken to disaffected shop assistants from Bendigo to Bondi Junction. Sure, you can buy crayons, but you have to be willing ...

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