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Posted by Cassy Fiano Published: May 15, 2008 - 7:28 PM Everyone knows Beyonce. She's had amazing successes as a singer, both with her group Destiny's Child, and as a solo artist . via Wizbang

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Maybe it was the hangover from an unusually cold or snowy winter, but the number of people who believe that the temperature of our planet is rising has dipped in the past year, according to a recent Pew ... via The Source Weekly

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I QUITE fancy a Roboraptor for Christmas. I'm not entirely sure what it is, or indeed what it is that it does, but I rather like the idea of it all the same. via The Scotsman

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“The facts are on our side and we are confident we will prevail at trial”

Mattel has sought to update Barbie's image to compete against the popular Bratz dolls Later this month, the veteran and the newcomers will face off in court as Barbie's company, Mattel, accuses Bratz makers MGA ... via Telegraph.co.uk

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“The facts are on our side and we are confident we will prevail at trial. MGA, through its hard work, innovation and marketing, created and built Bratz - and no one else”

Bratz dolls and a Barbie Doll are seen at the Dream Toys 2004 exhibition. Photograph: Stephen Hird / Reuters It had to come to this eventually. via Guardian Unlimited

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“A photographic exploration of the manufactured culture of stereotypes and desire found in children's toys.”

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“Barbie dolls, originally marketed at six to 10-year olds, are now appealing to three to six-year olds and highly sexualised dolls such as Bratz and MyScene dolls are at the forefront of a trend that promotes stereotyped and sexualised images”

PRESCHOOL girls are being targeted with sexed-up dolls, which could create a generation of teenagers who hate themselves, experts say. via The Courier Mail

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A federal judge has ruled that Mattel Inc. can proceed to trial with claims that a former employee breached his agreement while employed by the company by doing work for rival MGA Entertainment that led to the ... via Monterey County Herald

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“This one will be perfect for hitting your father”

Yesterday's close: $19.26 U.S., down $2.52 over week When we were little, we were always playing with Barbies. via The Globe and Mail

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Hasbro , the world's No. 2 toy maker, rode its hot Transformers line to a strong profit on Monday, while legal expenses and rising costs hurt the bottom line at its larger rival, Mattel . via New York Times

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