San Clemente, CA, March 29, 2012 –(PR.com)– Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Berwyn, Illinois store on Saturday, March 31st.

Mousa and Ahmad Joudeh are identical twin brothers who own the franchise along with their brother Bassel Joudeh. This is their second location in the Chicago land area. They thrive on “wowing” their customers with in-store tournaments that get gamers competing for fun and bragging rights. They pride themselves on building great relationships with everyone that walks in to check out the friendly atmosphere and great layout of their stores.

There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new store from 10AM-11AM central time this Friday March 30th. There will also be a grand opening festivity open to the public on Saturday March 31st from 1pm to 5pm for free food and over $3,000 in giveaways and prizes. There will be a live DJ and your favorite video game characters for kids to take their pictures with. The store will also host a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 tournament where all are invited to come and test their skills.

Customers can also enjoy a great selection of new and used games, consoles, retro titles, trade in of their used game titles, as well as take advantage of a unique “Try-Before-You-Buy” policy which allows any game to be played in-store prior to purchase.

The store is located at 7170 Cermak Road in the Berwyn Gateway Plaza. The store phone number is (708) 484-8700. There will be sales and specials throughout the coming weeks and everyone is invited- to check out Play N Trade’s newest store and see for yourself what is the latest and greatest in the exciting world of video games.

For more information please visit www.playntrade.com or call (949)-812-7932

About Play N Trade
Play N Trade is the largest worldwide franchisor in the specialty retail business of video game stores. Play N Trade provides exceptional training, support and marketing systems to its independent store owners, who in turn provide an outstanding customer experience for the local fan base. Play N Trade stores provide a complete solution for all gaming needs and integrate heavily into the local communities they serve. All customers of Play N Trade can try any video game before they buy, participate in local and national tournaments, have consoles and games repaired, as well as buy, sell and trade video games. Many customers say simply “This is the best store I have ever been to!” Please visit www.playntrade.com or call 1.888.PNT.GAME for more information.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ – Caring Transitions of North Central Ohio, a company specializing in estate sales, downsizing and senior moves today announced the sale of a vast Barbie collection on the company’s exclusive online auction Web site, http://www.ctonlineauctions.com/ncentraloh.

The sale, starting at 9 a.m. EST today, Sunday, March 25th, features more than 400 lots of Barbie dolls, clothing ensembles, accessories, furniture, vehicles, novelties, convention items and other Barbie collectibles. This extensive collection has been fueled by a local collector’s passion for Barbie and it has been in process for more than 50 years.

This sale – held online only – will include more than 400 lots of vintage and contemporary Barbie dolls, furniture, accessories, convention items, novelties and other Barbie collectibles. Some of the Barbie items featured include:  1962 Bubble Cut Ash Blonde Barbie in original box; #5 1961 Ponytail Barbie with Titan hair color with accessories; 1964 Swirl Barbie; Suzy Goose Barbie wardrobe and four-poster canopy bed; Barbie’s sports car; Barbie’s portable dream house with all contents; Miss Barbie bendable and complete with lawn swing and planter (never removed from box); and more than 100 complete vintage Barbie and Ken clothing ensembles. Most items are in mint or near mint condition.

Bidding starts at $1 on all items. Auction begins to close at  9 p.m. EST on Sunday, April 8.

Online bidders must register at http://www.ctonlineauctions.com/ncentraloh prior to the sale. No physical preview times available. Information about this series of auctions will be continually updated on the Caring Transitions of North Central Ohio Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Caring-Transitions-of-North-Central-Ohio-Greater-Columbus/191503657565409?ref=tn_tnmn.

For more information about Caring Transitions of North Central Ohio, please visit www.caringtransitions.net/ncentraloh or www.caringtransitionscentralohio.com or call (740) 201-2137.

About Caring Transitions of North Central Ohio

Caring Transitions of North Central Ohio is one of the 140 locally owned and operated Caring Transitions franchises across the U.S. Milt and Julie Law of Lewis Center, Ohio, serves the needs of Central Ohio residents experiencing life transitions. Services include estate liquidations, downsizing, decluttering and senior relocations. The couple also operates STUFF specialty store at 51 N Sandusky Street, Delaware, Ohio. For information about Caring Transitions of North Central Ohio, visit www.caringtransitions.net/ncentraloh or www.caringtransitionscentralohio.com.

About Caring Transitions

Founded in 2006, Cincinnati-based Caring Transitions is the country’s first national franchising concept specializing in senior relocation and transition services and providing a total solution for families facing a sometimes difficult situation. With more than 140 locations throughout the U.S., Caring Transitions works with clients and their families who are selling a home, downsizing and liquidating household items by offering transition, relocation and estate sale services. For more information, visit www.caringtransitions.net.

Media Contact: Julie Law Caring Transitions of North Central Ohio, 740-833-5078, jlaw@caringtransitions.net

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NSI International and Nickelodeon Introduce Reformulated Floam and Gak to a New Generation of Kids

Innovative Reusable Compounds Encourage Endless Playtime Entertainment, Right at Your Fingertips!

NEW YORK, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – NSI International and Nickelodeon today announced the launch of all-new Floam and Gak products.  For kids growing up in the 1990′s, Nickelodeon’s Floam and Gak were two of the most popular playtime staples, beloved for their uncanny ability to entertain kids for hours on end.  Available in stores now, Nickelodeon’s Floam and Gak are back…and they’re better than ever!

Completely reformulated to make playtime and cleanup a cinch for a new generation of families, Nickelodeon Floam and Gak are two unique reusable compounds,each designed to encourage creative expression and open-ended play.  Perfect for both girls and boys ages 6+, new Nickelodeon Floam is a texturized molding compound; new Nickelodeon Gak is stretchy and squishy collectible goo. 

“Nickelodeon’s Floam and Gak were a phenomenon with kids in the 1990′s and we are thrilled to reintroduce these toys to a whole new generation of kids,” said Manuel Torres, Senior Vice President, Global Toys and Consumer Electronics, Nickelodeon.  “Kids of all ages enjoy tactile, creative play and Floam and Gak provide imaginative and unique play experiences.”

Today’s Floam and Gak formulas have been completely revamped with new ingredients and new manufacturing technologies to make playtime more enjoyable and less messy than ever before.  The results: hours of stress-free playtime that lets kids’ imaginations run wild.

“Our new formulas have been redesigned to better meet the needs of both parents and kids, so the Floam and Gak experience can be enjoyed by the entire family,” said Frank Landi, President, NSI International.

Both Floam and Gak are available in an assortment of eye-catching colors, are non-toxic and non-staining.  Just one squeeze of these playtime compounds and kids will definitely be hooked!

Floam

Kids can mold, fold and roll new Floam into any creation!  The possibilities are endless – Floam can be used to create free-form sculptures or molded onto common household items such as flowerpots or picture frames to transform them into colorful Floam masterpieces.   

Available in Rockin’ Red, Blazin’ Blue, Electric Yellow, Glimmer Green, Posh Pink and Purple Power, Nickelodeon Floam can be squeezed, squashed and molded for hours of sculpting play. The innovative formula will keep kids engaged and allow them to create sculptures and finished projects they can be proud of.

When playtime is over, Floam can be squished back into its airtight container for reuse or kids can let their creations harden overnight so they can be kept forever as a work of art.

To play with Floam for the first time, simply remove the compound from its package and knead, stretch and fold it until it’s soft, flexible and mixed well (for a few minutes).  Floam will not stain; however, prepping a brand new package of Floam on a clean, dry surface and away from carpeting, fabrics and hair is recommended.

Suggested retail price: $5.99 each.

Gak

Once kids pick up Gak, they won’t want to put it down!  This squishy, rubbery compound can be stretched, squeezed, twisted, and more – Gak provides hours of silly amusement for kids, thanks to its unusual texture and elasticity, as well as its unique ability to be blown into giant Gak bubbles and make wacky Gak sounds. 

Gak comes in an iconic splat-shaped, airtight container and is available in Rebel Red, You Blue It, Yakkity Yellow, Goo Green, Tickled Pink and Purple Panic. Once playtime is over, put Gak back into its container to keep it fresh.

Suggested retail price: $5.99 each.

Nickelodeon Floam and Gak are phthalate-, latex- and BPA-free.  All products are available nationwide at Target, Toys ‘R Us, www.toysrus.com, A.C. Moore, Bed Bath and Beyond and Walgreens.  For more information on Floam and Gak, please visit www.floam.com and www.gak-is-back.com.

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 32nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 17 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

About NSI International
NSI International is a global marketer and manufacturer of innovative toys and children’s products under such established brands as Nickelodeon, Smithsonian, and Oglo.  They are headquartered in New York City. www.nsi-int.com.

© 2012 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved.  Nickelodeon and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

© 2012 NSI International, Inc. and NSI International Products (HK) Limited.  All Rights Reserved. 

© Floam is a registered trademark. Used under License.

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ROSEMONT, Ill., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Yankees baseball player Joba Chamberlain underwent surgery late last week after suffering a career-threatening ankle injury while jumping on a trampoline with his 5-year-old son at a children’s play facility in Tampa. Chamberlain was released from St. Joseph‘s Hospital on Sunday and will spend the next six weeks in a cast as he recovers from surgery.

“Although trampolines can be fun for both kids and adults, they pose a high risk for injuries, especially when two or more people jump at one time,” says John Purvis, MD, orthopaedic surgeon and spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). “Orthopaedic surgeons recommended that trampolines not be used in home environments or in outdoor playgrounds because of the high risk of injuries this activity.”

In an effort to prevent, rather than treat, injuries sustained from trampolines, the AAOS produced an audio public service message and position statement about trampoline safety, and recommends the following guidelines:

• Use of trampolines for physical education, competitive gymnastics, diving training and other similar activities requires careful adult supervision and proper safety measures.
• Trampolines should not be used for unsupervised recreational activity.
• Competent adult supervision and instruction is needed for children at all times.
• Only one participant should use a trampoline at any time.
• Spotters should be present when participants are jumping. Somersaults or high-risk maneuvers should be avoided without proper supervision and instruction; these maneuvers should be done only with proper use of protective equipment, such as a harness.
• The trampoline-jumping surface should be placed at ground level.
• The supporting bars, strings and surrounding landing surfaces should have adequate protective padding.
• Equipment should be checked regularly for safety conditions.
• Safety net enclosures may give a false sense of security – most injuries occur on the trampoline surface.
• Trampolines are not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
• Make sure trampoline ladders are removed after use to prevent unsupervised access by young children.

For more information, visit orthoinfo.org or visit AAOS on Facebook (facebook.com/AAOS1) and Twitter (twitter.com/AAOS1).

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Blip Toys’ popular mini-collectables will be available in Happy Meals across North America beginning March 30th

MINNETONKA, Minn., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Beginning late this month Blip Toys’ popular mini-collectable, Squinkies, will be the featured girls toy during a four week release in the new McDonald’s Happy Meals.

Squinkies are 1″ squishy, squashy collectible toys that each come in their very own bubble container. Since its launch in 2010, Squinkies has earned numerous awards and continues to be a white-hot collectable phenomenon available in over 100 countries worldwide.

Blip Toys and McDonald’s have partnered to create 32 unique collectible Squinkies toys, each on their own rocking base, for this Happy Meal promotion. Like the original Squinkies, every toy will come in its own specially-sized, themed bubble that kids can pop open to reveal the “surprize inside.”

There are four different themes which include zoo, fantasy, pets and ocean. Kids can collect elephants, kitties, mermaids, and more, as well as four exclusive rare Squinkies characters designed specifically for the McDonald’s Happy Meal.

Along with the Squinkies toys kids will receive mCodes, unique codes that can be used on HappyMeal.com to unlock virtual Squinkies Surprizes. The Happy Meal website will also feature a Squinkies matching game, hidden Squinkies characters, and downloadable activities.

“We’re pleased to have Squinkies be a part of McDonald’s commitment to raising nutrition awareness among children and parents by partnering with them as a featured toy during this four week Happy Meal Promotion” said Bill Nichols, President/CEO of Blip Toys, LLC. 

Beginning this month the new McDonald’s “Eat Smart, Play Smart” campaign will focus on inspiring kids to maintain healthy diets while encouraging them to get up and play.

Squinkies will be the featured girls toy for a limited time only. They will be available inside of McDonald’s Happy Meals until April 26th.

Squinkies fans can stay up-to-date on the latest Squinkies news by visiting www.squinkies.com or by following the Squinkies Blog(http://blog.squinkies.com), Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Squinkies), or Twitter feed (@Squinkies).

About Blip® Toys

Established in 2000 and headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Blip Toys is a fast-reacting, trend-driven global marketer of high-volume toy concepts. The company is focused on developing innovative new products that appeal to both boys and girls. Blip is passionate about the conception and execution of high quality toys offered at a great value. Blip Toys current product line includes the hugely popular Squinkies brand of collectable characters, Whimzy Pets, Zubber, Hair Balls, Zoom-O, Friends Boutique, and other popular toys for today’s kids. The company also produces toy products under the following licenses: Disney®, Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Marvel®, Nickelodeon®, WWE®, Power Rangers®, Simpsons®, DC Comics® and Hello Kitty® brands. Visit Blip Toys at www.bliptoys.com.

Squinkies® is a trademark of Blip LLC. ©Blip Toys, LLC 2012. All rights reserved.

About McDonald’s

McDonald’s USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States offering a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to more than 26 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald’s 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local businessmen and women. Customers can now log online for free at any of the 11,500 participating Wi-Fi enabled McDonald’s U.S. restaurants. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter (@McDonalds) and Facebook (Facebook.com/McDonalds) for updates on our business, promotions and menu items.

The following trademarks used herein are owned by McDonald’s Corporation and its affiliates: Happy Meal and McDonald’s. © 2012 McDonald’s

Media Contact: Amy Dokken of Blip Toys LLC, 952-405-7671, amy@bliptoys.com

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