Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent More »

Target Recalls Children’s Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards

Lamps can overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket. The cooled glue can adhere to the light bulb base and More »

Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard

Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls More »

Prime-Line Products Recalls Child Bathtub Non-Slip Pads Due To Fall Hazard

Some pads do not stick to the bathtub surface, posing a fall hazard to consumers. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls More »

Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers Recalled by Prime-Line; Screw Breaks Can Allow Unintended Access

The screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break. When this happens, young children can gain access to electrical outlets and other potentially hazardous items. US Consumer Product More »

Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure

The brake mechanism on the strollers can fail, posing an injury hazard. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls More »

Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard

The back of the wagon’s plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it. More »

Toy Keys with Remote Recalled by Battat Due to Choking Hazard

The metal toy keys and the plastic key ring can break, posing a choking hazard. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls More »

Bravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards

The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame can wear out prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Also, the end caps on the handlebars can come off, exposing sharp More »

Tag Archives: Games

In 'Uncharted' games, story adapts to big action scenes

October 31, 2011     No comments

In 'Uncharted' games, story adapts to big action scenes
By Mark Milian, CNN San Francisco (CNN) — When the developers of the "Uncharted" video games sat down to brainstorm their latest adventure, the first thing they decided was that they had to have a cargo plane and a cruise ship. …
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Hilltops scuttle Raiders' title run
The Hilltops were led by a gritty rushing performance by Regan Schuler, the offensive player of the game, who finished with 34 carries for 147 yards and three touchdowns. Tackle Donovan Dale had a pair of sacks to pick up top defensive honours and …
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Minecraft wins GameCity prize 2011
Indie game phenomenon written in Java, Minecraft is all about creativity and building. Mojang released the game in 2009 and has gained a cult following of players, drawn in by the ability to create endless 3D worlds. Two for tea: In ilomilo, …
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Latest Games News

October 31, 2011     No comments

Form gives Arsenal belief for Marseille game
Despite some lapses at the back, Arsenal played some outstanding football in their 5-3 win at Chelsea on Saturday with Van Persie sparking the victory with a hat-trick to take his goals tally to 28 in his last 27 Premier League games. …
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SEA Games torch arrives in Makassar
The 2011 SEA Games torch arrived in Makassar on Monday after it began its journey across the country eight days ago. The torch was lit by the “eternal flame” source in Manggarmas village in Godong, East Java, on October 23. It then traveled to Central …
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Latest Games News

October 24, 2011     No comments

Games to Keep Eye on Following Golden Joystick Awards
They're also one of the few events where the winners are determined exclusively by the public rather than industry representatives, making them a good indication of what the people actually playing the games think is worthy of note. …
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NBA stars to play in Dallas charity game
By Jeff Caplan Up-and-coming NBA star John Wall, native son LaMarcus Aldridge and world champion Jason Terry will descend on Dallas next month as the expected headliners for an exhibition game hosted by former Mavericks forward Josh Howard. …
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£23m to be made by Games landlords

October 23, 2011     No comments

£23m to be made by Games landlords
London households could earn £23 million next year by renting their spare rooms out for the Olympic Games, research has suggested. A survey from Big Yellow Self Storage said 23000 homeowners in London have at least two bedrooms more than they regularly …
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Chiefs-Raiders, Browns-Seahawks among best Week 7 action
Which games to watch? And for how long? What games do I have to clear my schedule for? Fear not. We're going to take a look at the games with the biggest potential — and some of them might surprise you — and tell you why they're so intriguing. …
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I figured it out. The hardcore love toys, casuals love games.

October 23, 2011     No comments

I figured it out. The hardcore love toys, casuals love games.
The games toy industry and their reviewers don't like competition and can't seem to be able to tell the difference betweeen a toy and a game. They would rather play by themselves. Take a look at metacritc. You would be forgiven for thinking that …
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Drool-Worthy Shots of "Batman: Arkham Asylum," Halo And Other Square Enix Toys …
From Halo to Street Fighter, none of their toys were garnering as many crowds of salivating fans as the upcoming figures based on Batman: Arkham Asylum. Yes, the trend of ridiculously cool Batman figures continues with Square Enix. …
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New Social Games Company Crowdpark Secures US$8M in Funding from Target …

October 21, 2011     No comments

New Social Games Company Crowdpark Secures USM in Funding from Target …
BERLIN and SAN FRANCISCO – October 19, 2011 – Crowdpark, the leading developer focused on social betting games, today announced it has secured approximately $ 6M USD (€4M) in new equity funding from top European investors Target Partners and existing …
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The Playforge's Zombie Life Tops Charts
With more than 20 million downloads, Apple named Zombie Farm as the top grossing freemium iOS game of 2010. With the first week achievements of Zombie Life, The Playforge now has two games in the top 50 grossing charts in the USA. …
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Analyzing Brewers' f laws | SportsDay
Why did the Milwaukee Brewers lose to the St. Louis Cardinals in six games in the National League Championship Series? We posed that question Tuesday to four former players and one current manager who will be commenting on the World Series between the …
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October 16, 2011     No comments

Verlander: Baseball's Latest Playoff Ironman
The Cubs starter threw 133 pitches in Game 3 of his Chicago Cubs' NL division series against the Braves in 2003. He managed just half a season the next year and won just 19 more regular-season and playoff games in his career, flaming out with various …
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Previewing Game 5 of the NLCS
AP The Brewers' victory in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series was huge for two reasons. First, it guarantees that the series will return to Milwaukee, which is particularly significant given that the Brewers had the best home record in …
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Happy Cloud and Playrix Bring Casual Games to the Cloud

October 14, 2011     No comments

Happy Cloud and Playrix Bring Casual Games to the Cloud
Today, Happy Cloud, Inc., the leading provider of cloud-based on demand video game digital distribution technology, and Playrix® Entertainment, a top-tier casual games developer and publisher of such titles as Fishdom™, 4 Elements™, Call of Atlantis …
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10 early surprises of the NHL season
Colorado has given up six goals in four games. Last season, the Avs were last in the NHL in goals against. 2. The defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins have given up seven goals in their first four games, and still lost three of those games. …
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Video games 'can alter children's brains'
Children should "feel the grass under their feet" rather than play addictive computer games which can harm their mental development, a leading scientist has said. By Nick Collins, Science Correspondent Baroness Greenfield, the former director of the …
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Tuesday's games: Points to watch

October 12, 2011     No comments

Tuesday's games: Points to watch
By ESPN Stats & Information The Penguins traveled 4565.5 miles over a three-game road trip to start the season before Tuesday's home opener (from Pittsburgh to Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton and back to Pittsburgh). Defenseman Kris Letang leads …
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Terry Francona shines for Fox
"I filled in two games on the fly and it could have been a train wreck. I'm not deluding myself, and that's why I am trying to be careful here. I had some unbelievable people looking out for me every step of the way. "I enjoy being on the field, …
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Cruz makes history
In Game 4 of the ALDS, Texas' Adrian Beltre hit three home runs to help the Rangers clinch the series against the Rays, becoming just the sixth man to hit three in one postseason game. In Games 3 and 4 of the NLDS, Diamondbacks joined the 1977 Dodgers …
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October 11, 2011     No comments

Midseason report: Connecticut
Pasqualoni played three quarterbacks through the first three games of the season before allowing Johnny McEntee to be the full-time starter. They lost DJ Shoemate — expected to start at running back — for the season with a shoulder injury. …
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NFL To London: Goodell Hopes To Bring Second Regular-Season Game To England
By JOHN WAWROW 10/ 9/11 12:45 PM ET ORCHARD PARK, NY — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is interested in adding a second regular-season game in London and says the move will be discussed at the owners meetings this week. …
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Sharks roll eyes at curious scheduling
Nevertheless, the Sharks, whose stated objective is getting off to a strong start, would have preferred getting into a steady rhythm of games. "It's not by my design, because I don't like it," McLellan said of the early schedule. …
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