Vintage playthings bring back memories of the past (La Crosse Tribune)
What did you play with as a child? A Barbie doll? A Power Ranger? Or were you more the toy soldier kind of kid?...more...Sunday, November 25, 2007 (Deccan Herald)
Pradeep Sebastian profiles Ira Levin, king of the paranoia novel, and describes his brief yet poignant glimpse of the author. If a friend had not called to say Ira Levin had died of a heart attack in his Manhattan apartment on November 12, I might not have heard of it right away....more... HOME & DECOR: The 2007 Holiday Gift Guide (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Having a tough time this year picking out the perfect holiday gifts? Perhaps this guide can help? Amidst a vast sea of shoppers, overflowing kiosks, and the colossal line to see Santa, are the perfect presents for your family and friends. From infants, your boss at work, and even your pet, this guide will run a gamut of great ideas for everyone on your list....more... 'Friday Night' fashion (Austin American-Statesman)
Costumers turn to Austin shops to dress characters of the NBC show. Here's the game plan for creating Dillon style....more... Impact of toy recalls likely to vary by store's size (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
This holiday season, the impact of toy recalls will put toy sales to the test, affecting large national chains as well as local toy stores. Local retailers say the recall could have a positive impact....more... Hidden Gems (PDNonline)
For our stock issue, image libraries have once again unearthed some surprising best sellers. The photographers behind the images explain what challenges they met to get the photograph and why they think it sold so well....more... What's not made in China? (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Spend just one day free of anything made in China. No problem, I figure. How rough could it be? My answer comes even before I am fully awake. ......more... |