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6 moments that changed a life
From the new book 'The Moment,' 6 examples of a moment that changed a life.
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In Pictures: Famous Barbie dolls
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/18
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Mattel and Hasbro 'terrified': Do kids want gadgets more than toys?
Mattel and Hasbro terrified that kids will want toys less next year, according to reports. Hot toys did well this Christmas, but retailers in general saw less growth than expected.
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Retail sales just ho-hum this holiday season
Preliminary reports show holiday sales rose only 0.7 percent over November and December, which could be the economy's worst holiday performance since 2008.
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Sandy Hook shooting: Town in mourning inundated with gifts, money
Money, toys, food and other gifts have poured in from around the world as Newtown, Conn. mourns the loss of 20 children and six school employees at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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In (modest) praise of Barbie
A Christian Science perspective: A mother gives a second thought to the influence Barbie might have on her daughter. After all, over the years Barbie has had more than 100 careers, along with a variety of cultural backgrounds.
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Modern Parenthood
Tanning mom pale: Patricia Krentcil says she's done with tanningTanning mom pale: Patricia Krentcil, a New Jersey mom charged with child endangerment for allegedly letting her 6-year-old daughter go in a tanning booth, tells In Touch magazine that she is done with tanning.
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Modern Parenthood
‘Brave’: new Disney Princess Merida gets girly Mattel makeover'Brave,' Pixar's latest animated movie, stars its first female lead. Princess Merida is a strong, independent female character, who, like Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games,' is not concerned with her looks. So, why is Mattel marketing her as a stereotypical Disney princess?
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Stocks rise; Mattel, Coke among earnings winners
Strong performances from a handful of companies including Barbie maker Mattel, and Coca-Cola pushed the Dow Jones average up for only the third day this month. The closely-watched index closed up 78 points to land at 12,805.
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Oscar winner 'A Separation': Iranians celebrate historic award
Oscar winner and director Asghar Farhadi said 'A Separation' depicted Iran 'through her glorious culture, a rich and ancient culture that has been hidden under the heavy dust of politics.'
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Iran to return drone to Obama – a pink, $4 toy version
An Iranian toymaker is hawking a toy replica of the American RQ-170 Sentinel drone that Iran downed last month. The drone is far less controversial than another US-inspired toy: Barbie.
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6 moments that changed a life
From the new book 'The Moment,' 6 examples of a moment that changed a life.
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Elly May Clampett vs. Barbie? No verdict. Elly May settles suit.
Elly May Clampett Barbie doll caused actress Donna Douglas to sue CBS and Mattel. Ms. Douglas settles lawsuit over the use of her image as Elly MayClampett.
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Pauline Kael: A Life in the Dark
Pauline Kael became the voice for a new generation of film-goers.
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Barbie doll tattoos: Is new doll appropriate for kids?
Barbie doll tattoos are stirring up controversy yet again. Mattel releases the pink-haired, tattoed Tokidoki Barbie doll, which some are calling out as inappropriate for young girls. But Barbie doll tattoos have come under fire before, and Mattel has been making dolls specifically for adult collectors for years.
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The beauty of strong girls
When self-expression gives way to self-doubt, a little support can help.
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Barbie protest: Is doll destroying rain forests?
Barbie protest reaches new heights as activists rappel down Mattel headquarters to unfurl banner. Behind the Barbie protest: Greenpeace claims that the doll's packaging is made from Indonesian rain forests.
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In Pictures: Famous Barbie dolls
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Life-size Barbie: What’s the big deal?
Life-size Barbie: Galia Slayen says her Barbie dolls were a factor in her battle with anorexia. Is that like saying video games cause violence?
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Barbie Video Girl: Can great toy become nefarious tool?
Barbie Video Girl focus of internal FBI alert that it could be used to make child porn movies. But it's not linked to any crimes.
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La Barbie: from football star to feared drug lord
La Barbie, whose real name is Edgar Valdez Villarreal, was a Texas football star before he moved to Mexico City and joined the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Attraction: Not just for the birds
A Day-Glo birdhouse that sits unoccupied raises questions for a young girl about the nature of attraction.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/18
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Global News Blog
Burka Barbie to raise funds for Save the ChildrenBurka Barbie is being sold as part of a 500-Barbie doll collection to raise money for Save the Children.
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The Monitor's View: Obama in China: Why not more US export jobs?
With 10.2 percent US unemployment, Obama in China should have pushed harder at trade barriers.
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A new law hurts small toy stores and toymakers
New regulations banning harmful chemicals in children's items has had unintended consequences for small businesses and crafters.
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Adoptive parents visit Guatemala to give back
Last month, a group of American adoptive parents traveled to Guatemala to donate $30,000 worth of food, toys, clothes, and shoes to 1,000 poor indigenous families.
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