Articles written by Ruthanne Prioreschi
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Images of Mythical Pan in Film
Media depictions of the mythical creature Pan has illustrated the creature benevolently despite his sexually horrific past.
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Murdoch buys WSJ for 6.5 billion
After months of debating and haggling between the Bancroft family owners of Dow Jones, Murdoch emerges victorious with another journal under his wing.
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Les Echoes and Wall Street Journal
Rupert Murdoch's bid to buy the WSJ and Bernard Arnault's bid to buy Les Echoes adds to the growing concern of the media's conflict of interests and diminishing voices.
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Eating Disorders
New statistics find older women suffering from Anorexia and Bulimia - diseases thought to be found only in adolescents.
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Buyers Beware
Advertisement has became a sophisticated craft. Ads tap into cultural values to tap into consumer wallets.
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AT&T & BellSouth Merge
The AT&T and BellSouth Merge is evidence of company monopolies as giant corporations find merging more financially profitable than competition.
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Ikea and Consumption
Ikea is a global phenomenon, but its success reveals western society's desire to consume trends and short-term products.
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School Vouchers
Many students in the USA are forced to go to 'failing' schools because of where they live. School Vouchers would allow parents and students to choose the type of school.
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Playboy Bunny and Children
The playboy bunny has captured the adoration and exaltation of today's youth. One can find the icon on the back's of cars, shirts, key chains, and now on junior sizes.
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Lawn Bowling for All
Both young and old enjoy the sport of lawn bowling. This 1,000 year old sport has had a sudden revival in Australia as the younger generations catch the fever.
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Career Women Find Balancing Hard
A trend in women's change in attitude to work and home life roles has launched as more and more women begin to feel the stress and exhaustion playing multiple roles.
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