Volunteers ready Toys for Tots, clothing, food baskets to spread holiday cheer Nov 7, 2009
To assist in serving all needy children, the USMCR authorizes selected local community organizations to aid in the toy collection. In this county, it is a team effort, said Diana Weier, coordinator of the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP). (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Wellesley Service Leagues annual toy drive is under way Oct 29, 2009
Look for the toy collection boxes at each of the Wellesley elementary, middle, and high schools as well as the main library. The toy drive will run throughout the month of October. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Groups issue Gaylord Toy Challenge to local businesses, organizations Oct 24, 2009
Besides the toy collection, A Taste of Christmas will include appetizers and desserts prepared and served by a variety of fine food establishments in the county. Holiday music and a silent auction will complete the evening. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Eco-Friendly Toy Maker Hosung NY Inc. and Dr. Seuss Enterprise Sign Licensing Agreement Oct 6, 2009
Hosung is also the creator of original organic and bamboo pet products branded SimplyFido, a natural toy collection for pets. For more information please visit and. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hello Kitty fans follow the feline online Oct 1, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Published: Thursday October 1, 2009 MYT 10:37:00 AMUpdated: Thursday October 1, 2009 MYT 10:53:21 AM. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Toy for Tots gearing up new chairman Sep 26, 2009
Today, Marine Corps Reserve Units across the United States lead toy collection and distribution campaigns, she explained. In communities without a local Marine Reserve Unit, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation authorizes Marine Corps League Detachment and Local Community Organizations to lead the campaigns. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Toy Heaven? Man Parting With Huge Collection Sep 21, 2009
After 60 Years, Man Bids Fond Farewell to Antique Toy Collection - ABC News ... After 60 Years, Man Bids Fond Farewell to Antique Toy Collection ... " Try about 7,000 toys, some more than 100 years old, many of them cars and trucks, a good number of them in just-out-of-the-box condition. "Oh, it's truly one of the very best antique toy collections in the world," says Jeanne Bertoia, an antique toy collector herself and owner of Bertoia Auctions, in Vineland, N.J. Now, after spending nearly 60... (ABC News -- Business)
Funskool to tap mkt with movie toys Jul 28, 2009
The company's movie based toy collection comes at prices starting from Rs 175. The latest range of Transformers toys has been introduced in 14 assortments with several variants. (India Times)
'Transformers' lover's fan art launches him to big-screen glory Jul 18, 2009
CARY -- Growing up in the 1980s, Josh Nizzi, like many an 8-year-old, had a special place in his heart and his toy collection for Transformers, alien robots who wage an endless battle over the fate of the universe. Nizzi could hardly have imagined he one day would help reinvent the machines for director Michael Bay's multimillion dollar movie franchise. (News & Observer)
Treasures in the attic Jun 20, 2009
On display are reproductions of abolitionist quilts, a carved toy collection by retired teacher Merlyn Beckler, artifacts from an old drug store and veterans memorabilia from past and present wars. It doesn t matter if it s a small child and his treasure is rocks that look like gravel to us, LaRue said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Fun Heats Up at McDonald's(R) With Launch of the Coolest Global Happy Meal(TM) Event in Ages - Twentieth Century Fox's 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs(TM)' Jun 19, 2009
The U.S. "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" Happy Meal toy collection, which is available at participating restaurants beginning June 19, features eight prehistoric characters including favorites such as Manny, Scrat and Sid. The excitement extends online as each Happy Meal toy will feature a special code to McWorld, McDonald's dynamic and engaging online environment for kids at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dogs Go Green May 22, 2009
Simply Fido's Organic Pet Toy collection provides healthy alternatives for your canine companions and promotes safe and fun play. The cotton is organically grown, the fibers are unbleached, untreated and unprocessed using only natural extracts from plants and minerals, such as gardenia seed, clove and chestnut bur, to dye our fibers. (Suite101.com)
By Kevin Murphy May 11, 2009
An anonymous humane society volunteer learned of the Davidson's gift and donated $15,000 for her 120 stuffed toy collection. Publicity about the donation prompted the owner of a pet food store in Madison to contribute $10,000 to the society's $5 million expansion project. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
'Let Those Who Ride Decide' Apr 30, 2009
" FORR members believe there will be more people driving motorcycles in the future, the way the economy is going and with the price of gas expected to continue to rise. Motorcycles, they note, get as much as 50 to 55 miles per gallon. Good for the Community FORR's Local 42 chapter in Franklin County was founded in 1998. It currently has about 100 members from all walks of life. Many FORR members also are members of other motorcycle groups, like the American Legion Riders in Washington, the Cross... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Banks and insurers pull FTSE up 2.5 percent after results Feb 26, 2009
Banks and insurers pull FTSE up 2. 5 percent after results - International Herald Tribune. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
EU trade chief says concerns on 'Buy America' remain Feb 26, 2009
Published: February 25, 2009. Despite concessions from the United States, the European Union is still pressing for assurances that Washington's "Buy America" policy would not discriminate against European companies. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
