Kingsburg Reocrder – Barbie Shakespeare “I want all of you to know that there is a place for you in our activities,” Barbie Shakespeare said after being named a Gold Seal winner. From her past work with the silent auction for the Kingsburg High School Music Department, to
Ingvalson is rubbing shoulders with the elderly
Frazee Forum – by Barbie Porter Frazee Care Center (FCC) resident Bob Smalley recently met Mandy Ingvalson and her magic fingers. As Smalley spoke to his daughter about memories of his time in the military, Ingvalson massaged his shoulders. Eventually they went
Business in Brief
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Toy maker Mattel Inc. said fourth-quarter profit rose 3%, boosted by better margins and improved sales of its Barbie and Fisher-Price toys. Net income increased to $286.4 million, or 75 cents per share, from $279.2 million, or 69 cents per share, a
Hot toys for 2007: Flying robots, guitars, and a singing Barbie
CNN Money – The new dolls from Mattel have a more active play component. For example, when Barbie’s cell phone rings and you raise it to her ear, she actually answers the phone and speaks. The dolls sing into a microphone and each version features three pre
Restructuring costs deflate Verizon profit
St. Paul Pioneer Press – Mattel Inc. , the world’s largest toy maker, said it’s fourth quarter profit rose 3 percent boosted by strong sales of its Barbie and Fisher-price toys, including the popular T.M.X. Elmo doll. The company’s profits also benefited from continuing strong