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KIDS PHONES | Comment

If Your 9-Year-Old Doesn't Have a Cell Phone, He's Not Socializing Enough

BY Kit EatonTue Nov 3, 2009 at 9:40 AM

One in five kids have their own cell phone by the time they are 8 years old, according to Nielsen's latest survey.READ»

NANOVOR | 1 comment

Nanovor, a New Game That Will Lunch on Kids Everywhere

BY Kit EatonMon Aug 3, 2009 at 7:38 AM

Caveat parentis: Nanovor is coming. Something akin to the Pokemon phenomenon, it may soon sweep the world, seizing kids in its grip and voraciously sucking cash from your wallet. The secret sauce is in the game's online/real world ...READ»

CSR | Comment

The Market Speaks: CSR is Good for Business

BY Alice KorngoldSun Jul 12, 2009 at 10:06 PM

“Customers… are making purchase decisions based upon companies' behaviors. When companies do find the things that are important to their customers and go above and beyond with regard to the corporate responsibility that the ...READ»

NETBOOKS | 4 comments

Consumers Confused About Netbooks, But Disney Isn't

BY Kit EatonThu Jun 25, 2009 at 5:59 AM

A recent survey says that consumers have no idea about the weaknesses of netbooks versus notebooks, and have no idea how best to exploit the mini PCs. Disney meanwhile does understand, and has come up with a great netbook audience: ...READ»

GYMNASTICS | Comment

gymnastics camp in Toronto

BY Leonid PSat May 23, 2009 at 1:16 PM

Last year we had a rhythmic gymnastics camp in Toronto with gymnasts from StPetersburg Russia. This year we invite any groups interested in this beautiful sport to join our exciting program in terms of experience exchanging, having ...READ»

FORCED | Comment

FORCED MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING FOR YOUR CHILDREN

BY John BatesSun Oct 12, 2008 at 6:30 AM

"Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with ...READ»

AMEX | Comment

Who Gets "It"? Marketers That Develop Brand "Programs", Not "Campaigns"

BY Alder CrockerMon Aug 18, 2008 at 7:57 PM

Marketing schizophrenia can be defined in many ways, but one of the most compelling barometers I've found is an advertiser's consistent creation of short term "campaigns". (And of course, use of the term brand campaign.) ...READ»

BARBIE | Comment

The Barbie Bubble

BY Jen AugustWed Jul 23, 2008 at 6:11 PM

When I finally cleared through the crowd of technology reporters at the press preview for Digital Life -- the largest consumer electronics show on the East Coast -- I saw the booth causing the buzz was Mattel. Besides hand-held ...READ»

KIDS | Comment

Work Hard, Play Hard

BY Thu Feb 14, 2008 at 4:33 PM

My family's motto has always been "work hard, play hard". I know lots of people have that motto and I think it is a good way to live your life. Three years ago, our family life was turned upside down and we had an in your face ...READ»