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MY COUCH - Is this a worst-case scenario for the New England Patriots and their fans? The Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts had been the Patriots’ favorite playoff chew toys during their 2001-2004 reign.

HAVERHILL - While other 5-year-old girls were home playing with toys or their friends, Tiesha Braley was luring people who passed through the midway at fairs and carnivals into playing games of chance.

High-tech toys can lead us down the path to a sedentary lifestyle, so it`s only fair that some high-tech toys help reverse the trip. These devices record and measure your workout and even provide a much-needed shot of motivation.

SAN MARCOS ---- Carlsbad resident Sasha Bilar describes herself as the Santa Claus of the monsoon.

SANTA MONICA, Calif.----FunBrandz officially launched today with the mission of creating and distributing innovative games, toys, crafts and home decor based on some of the biggest entertainment brands worldwide.

Stereotypes and prejudice were once the rule rather than the exception in children`s toy boxes. American Indians wore fringed leather loincloths, carried tomahawks and slept in tepees, no matter where they lived.

Bad Toys Holdings, Inc. announced today that although the Company has effectively "spun-off" its wholly owned subsidiary, Southland Health Services, Inc. ("Southland"), the Company will continue to include Southland`s financial results in its consolidated financial statements through the period ending February 28, 2007.

The following recall has been announced: About 985,000 Easy-Bake Ovens sold since last May, manufactured by Easy-Bake, a division of Hasbro Inc., because children can get their hands or fingers caught in the oven`s opening, which poses an entrapment or burn hazard. The company has received 29 reports of children getting their fingers or hands caught in the product, including five reports of ...

Today, Toys "R" Us announced its support of Autism Speaks in its commitment to fund research that will help uncover the causes of, develop effective treatments for and ultimately find a cure for autism.