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Media, Eating Disorders and Girls
Girls are susceptible to the media's influence in regards to their appearance and thin models are not the ideal role models for our children.
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Tension at Oprah's Academy
While it may sound ungrateful for people to complain about a $40 million complex being provided for the poor, complaints are surfacing about the many restrictions.
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Media, Materialism and Morals
This article takes a look at the media and its impact upon young girls today. Television and magazines affect the way a young girl thinks she needs to be to be accepted.
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FeministYouthCulture
Feminist's active in the 60s, 70s and 80s frequently ask 'where are the young feminists?' This article explores the commodification of feminism and its connections to girl culture. Young women are often feminist in principle but actively reject the label of 'feminist'.
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English Playwright Caryl Churchill
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, The Royal Court is presenting Caryl Churchill's Top Girls in July 2006.
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Maine Asperger Ruling
This seems to be the year for Asperger's Syndrome court rulings. So far there have been two important ones in the first three months of the year...
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October Road Review
While not the best show of season, it's still very watchable, thanks to sexy boy-next-door Bryan Greenberg.
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Ai Yori Aoshi
An explanation of why the romantic comedy Ai Yori Aoshi is unlike other "harem" comedies, including "Tenchi Muyo" and "Love Hina".
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The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti
In "Nastagio Arranges a Feast at which the Ghosts Reappear," Botticelli depicts a story from The Decameron with frightening realism and gruesome enthusiasm for detail.
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Gorgeous Models Make You Feel Bad
It's normal to feel depressed, angry, and bad all over about your size and shape after reading magazines with skinny gorgeous cover girl models. Learn how to thrive!
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The Time Warp Trio TV Series
Time Warp Trio is an animated, educational show for children. Parents should love how the show teaches kids about history, while being fun, funny, and engaging.
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A Weighty Issue
The French consider Americans to be a nation of fat people. A first look at Paris in comparison seems to reveal a collective anorexia. The ideal is probably somewhere in between.
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Congratulations, You're A Woman!
A look into what it is like to grow up into a female.


Myths and Melodrama
The myths and melodrama that surround the tragic deaths of Marilyn Monroe and Anna Nicole Smith have bound the two together in Hollywood history.
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Cool, Classical Composers
Composer studies can sometimes be quite a boring topic for youngsters but Kathleen Krull has written a fascinating book entitled, Lives of the Musicians, Good Times, Bad Times (And What the Neighbors Thought). From this book, I will share with you a few excerpts that are sure to create some enthusiasm for learning more about these great composers.
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Lesson Plans 5 (Swans)
FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) and selected other laws on confidentiality make me leery of sharing details about my students. But this story is one I think I can share without giving away any private information...
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The Blind Assassin: Atwood, M
No blind alley story lines here: A review of Margaret Atwood's "The Blind Assassin" A gently written story within a story - well worth reading
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Who's invited to the CW?
The CW teases with a clip show of a "hypothetical" schedule at their first meeting with advertisers. If they can have a hypothetical CW schedule, then so can I.
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A Hitch-hiker's Christmas
Hitching around Switzerland on the eve of the 24th, brought to light some interesting paradoxes about this time of year I've long been aware of. Why is it, that at this special time of honouring love and caring, the teachings of Christ, there is so much loneliness and heartache? Find here some musings on Christendom from the hitch-hikers perspective ...
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A Look at Oh No! UFO!
What happens when Cassie Strange when she goes on a camping trip with her family? Find out when you read the first book in the Strange Encounters series by author Linda J
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Bethany Dillon: Waking Up
Bethany Dillon's maturity comes from more than turning 18, or even her recent mission trip to India. The rich soulfulness of "Waking Up" comes from one vital connection.
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Dating to Meet New People
Don't be too quick to assume that the person you're dating is in it for the same reasons you are - communicate your intentions before it's too late.
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I, Freddy
Read the exciting adventures of Freddy, the ever-escaping hamster.
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Mat Kearney Review
As Kearney prepares for the April 18th release of new CD “Nothing to Lose,” check out my review of freshman project “Bullet.” I thought it was one of the year’s best.
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Mothers of Boys
Some dilemnas mothers of boys face...
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See Jane Kick Butt
A magazine that isn't afraid to throw a few punches while dishing the dirt on celebs haas been nominated for a National Magazine Award for General Excellence. <I>Jane</I> faces stiff competition, but for the editor in chief and her self-titled magazine, this is just icing on the cake.
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Scoop for the Week of April 6th
She's pregnant. She lost her baby. They're married. And is this Survivor II castmate posing nude for Playboy? All this and more in this week's Celebrity Scoop!
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Seven League Boots: A short review
A young woman who hitch-hiked around the world, solo, for seven years. Not an everday feat. And well worth reading!
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Krystal Meyers Shines
Strong of spirit, mind, and guitar chops, Krystal Meyers is worthy of emulation. The girl that smart Christian parents will appreciate, this Essential Records artist shines.
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Appointment Television
I miss appointment television; when I could come in to work the next day confident that everyone had watched the same show that I did.
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Arrivederci "Sopranos”
Study proves 74% of young people have formed their image of Italian Americans from the media.
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