Who didn’t spend hours as a child sending a Slinky down the stairs? The metal toy has entertained kids and adults alike since it hit Gimbels department store shelves in November 1945. How much do you know about the helical spring toy? Luckily, Answers.com has the facts about everything, including the Slinky. 1. During the […]
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How many people have finished that sentence with doctor, lawyer, fireman, or police officer? A new title is making its mark among today’s youth, though. That title is: entrepreneur. A recent released Gallup poll shows that 77% want to be their own boss. Forty-five percent plan to start their own business and 42% said they
Toledo Blade: So far, Stikii Shoes — the name refers to colorful patches and emblems that children can stick on the shoes — is in its infancy. Mr. Chew leased a generic vending cart at Westfield Franklin Park during December to unveil his product and test its potential. But in an effort to prevent people
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SchoolOfMusic.com recruits music teachers and then provides music lessons in students’ homes, teachers’ home studios, and after school programs. Their bizop is a must see!
SeacoastOnline.com: It is no secret that childhood obesity and its associated risk factors have become a great cause for concern across the United States in recent years, but self-described social entrepreneur and advocate for healthy living Andy Mackensen wants to change all that. “Obesity is getting out of control,” said Mackensen, who grew up in
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It all started just over a year ago when Mia Mothershed couldn’t find the right place for her daughter’s birthday party. Now she is the proud owner of Carter Symone Premier Parties for Girls, reports Montgomery Advertiser. Mia Mothershed now conducts at least three parties a week that feature more than a dozen themes including
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The next time your child asks to watch TV, make them pedal their way through it with the 123GoTV. This unique device, when hooked up to the television, makes it so kids must pedal their bicycle to keep it turned on. When a bicycle is hooked up to the 123GoTV and a television it becomes
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Joi Sumpton always wanted to be an inventor, but the opportunity never seemed to arise. According to her article in Fox Business, the opportunity finally appeared while she was trying to help her child wash his hands in the bathroom. They had diaper changing tables and other tools to help kids, but there was nothing
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Green Bay Press Gazette: With 15 years of gymnastics experience, both as a participant and coach, Karas looked for a way that she could develop a business that helped her use her talents. Her first thought was to open a gymnastic club, but a competitive analysis showed that this market was already saturated. “So, I
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Little Mollie Price is a six year old candy entrepreneur, according to the Daily Mail. She is now celebrating the launch of her third shop called ‘Mollie’s’ in the Welsh market town of Welshpool. Sweet success: Mollie, aged six, pictured in one of her three confectionery shops In recognition of her business achievements she has
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