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Kids@Play: Elf Island Unlocks the Secret to Parent Approval

January 12, 2009 by Amy Jussel 8 Comments

I was AWOL at CES as my IBM went MIA. Translated? You're SOL (simply outta luck) if you're seeking a fresh thread on the big Consumer Electronics Show toys and tactics targeting kids at the Kids at … [Read more...]

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GASP: Thrillseeking Kids Haven’t Got The Faintest Clue

January 5, 2009 by Amy Jussel Leave a Comment

I had really, REALLY hoped to kick off the New Year with all my Positive Picks in media, like Reddit's Feed a Need.org, the new virtual world Elf Island.com, and even commercial eco-efforts like … [Read more...]

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