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Brief history of matchbox cars, a die cast toy that puts on happy smiles in children's faces.

John 'Jack' Odell died on 7th July 2007 aged 87. He will be remembered for Matchbox and Lledo miniature die-cast toy vehicles.

In the world of diecast toys Matchbox Models of Yesteryear recreate transport history and the early models are probably the most sought after toys for any collection.

Condition and value are key factors for a great collection. Find the best deals and know how to make the best choices. Learn how to protect and collect your model cars.

STAN - the Tyneside based indie legends - return with a stunning new album. "Into The Sun" is the long awaited follow up to their 1999 offering, Believe.

Need great ideas to bring your car themed party alive? These tips will shift your kid's race care birthday party and teen's drivers license celebration into overdrive!

Some of the hottest gifts for boys include G I Joe, Transformers, Hot Wheels, and Legos.

In the mid 1920's, a new style of American music came to national prominence. The popularity of Country Blues was propelled by the success of Blind Lemon Jefferson.

Sugarwall bassist Rick Barrio Dill gave a phone interview on June 25. He shared insight into what it's like being in this four-piece outfit.

Some of the hot toys this year for the preschoolers include a talking dump truck, "invisible" finger paint and a game about laundry - underwear and all.

A snapshot of celebrity twitters at 10:40 a.m. ET reveals swearing, crack use, and love of Trailer Park Boys

Sugarwall's Rick Barrio Dill gave a phone interview on June 25. He described the differences between his musical passions.

This article introduces the history of the advent calendar and provides some easy and fun art and craft ideas for building personalized advent calendars on a budget.

Need some suggestions for study break songs? Here are my students' suggestions for songs that will provide you the music therapy you need to study more effectively.

Looking for Christmas gift ideas for toddler boys through age 4? Popular holiday toys for tots this season include Chuck My Talking Truck and Leapfrog Learning System.

American Idol Kris Allen and the other nine contestants will be making stops in over 50 cities throughout the United States. The tour kicked off July 5 in Portland, OR.

It's time to put creativity into overdrive. Here are tips to bring the cars right into the bedroom.

Boys love race cars. They are fast and loud, furious and fun. Here are some great ideas for planning a NASCAR birthday party for your child.

Fill Christmas stockings with inexpensive small items and get plenty of holiday joy for just a little bit of cash.

There are many creative and healthy alternatives to the candy handed out to children at Halloween.

Although marijuana is illegal in South Africa, it is widely produced, used and exported. DP is known by connoisseurs as very high quality merchandise.

Mattel Inc. sure loves those Cars. Merch from the Disney/Pixar flick put the toy company's profits in overdrive.

Laying things up and making a mess is a lot of fun. Challenge yourself to work on a small piece, the size of a ceramic tile.

Need some songs for a graduation party, speech, ceremony, or mix CD? Here are some tunes to commemorate your big day.

Though a short season on the holiday calendar, it can seem endless to kids eagerly await the joys of Christmas Day.

More than 140 works by Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti and Georges Braque have been loaned by the Maeght Foundation for an exhibition at the RAA, London.

Car travel with kids can make everyone in the vehicle a little stir crazy. A "go-pack" is one way to make the miles pass more quickly.

Brownie Girl Scout troops have a lot of little expenses, which can add up in costs. If bank accounts are slim this year, leaders can take steps to save money

Delusional parasitosis is a rare, time-honored psychiatric disorder in which you feel bugs crawling under your skin. Is Morgellons disease a variation of this disorder?

The stockings may be hung by the chimney with care, but the question remains: what goes in them? These holiday gift ideas will have Christmas stockings overflowing!

There's a warm orange glow radiating from the French doors lining the corner building of Irving Place and E 17th St.in Gramercy Park.

Most children look forward to everything about Christmas-from the delicious home baked cookies to emptying their stockings. Delight them with fun stocking stuffers.

Ideas for stocking stuffers often leave parents stumped. Read on for practical, affordable, and fun Christmas gift ideas for young children.

A new surgically-implanted device, now in clinical trials around the country, detects oncoming seizures and then stimulates the brain, stopping a seizure from happening.

Parents can help with their kid's collections by supporting the hobby, helping him find, display and share his treasures, and keeping it real.

Slot car racing isn't only for kids. Grown up racers just need grown up slot car tracks. Here are the popular brands and scales when it comes to slot cars.

Tired of chocolate or sugar laden commercial advent calendars? Try making this cute, easy and reusable version that can be filled year after year!

Preschoolers are typically very busy people. There are times, however, when they need a little extra guidance for staying positively busy. Help your child stay busy.

Teaching the alphabet to toddlers through kindergarten is fun with these letter L crafts, games, and creative activities.

Spring travel, tour dates and album releases from some of the world's hottest bands and musicians are in the air in 2009. all serving as a musical economic stimulus.

Rewarding kids for achieving goals is part of learning. Here are some simple and inexpensive rewards to reinforce positive actions without encouraging materialism.

Talented musicians from Smackover, AR, Two Empty Chairs release their debut CD, Brighter Day. It's a hear-felt Christian Rock album that speaks to the soul.

Sculptures, paintings and drawings by major Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) reveal not only the breadth of his art but the role of Geneva in his life.

The perfect introduction to the world of art, this comprehensive yet easy to understand text is ideal for readers of any age who want to know more about art appreciation.

All it takes to buy the perfect present for that 8-year-old boy are the right gift-buying tools and a little bit of information! Read on to find out how.

Implantation of a permanent pacemaker can greatly improve the quality of life - or even save the life - of a person with a cardiac arrhythmia.

GoodSearch.com founders Ken and JJ Ramberg are a brother-and-sister team that dedicate their fast-growing search portal to their mother who passed away from cancer.

Choosing non food treats and non candy treasures are an easy way for parents to ensure their children get healthy treats for their Halloween and Halloween parties.

Follow these easy step-by-step directions to make attractive tissue paper stars that will brighten up cards, gifts and windows. Also a fun vacation activity for children.

A polarizing figure in art house cinema, Jim Jarmusch doesn't disappoint his diehard fans nor his harsh critics with this, his tenth feature film.