Disney’s “Headquarters for Boys”

As parents, we are well aware of the market research behind product design and placement – products for us AND our children.  It’s rare we get a glimpse into the inner workings of that strategy.  Fearful of coming off as too manipulative,  companies rarely discuss this kind of field research.  Recently I read about “the [...]

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Sporting Goods Can Be Expensive

I don’t know about you, but it seems my kids have tried every sport known to man.  When they were little, it was the soccer team, volleyball and basketball.  And, since we lived in Texas, home of football at it’s “finest” – my son played flag football at the age of five.  That lasted only [...]

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Miss Universe Pageant Showcases Ultra-Thin Contestant

Miss Universe Australia finalist (and Sydney model) Stephanie Naumoska  is a waif.  Pictures of her flew through the internet and on the Today Show, Friday.   Seeing her thin frame walking down the runway is startling.  On Thursday, the rail-thin beauty queen was selected as one of 32 finalists to compete in Australia’s Miss Universe [...]

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