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The Bible: Inspired, Preserved, Timeless

The Bible: Inspired, Preserved, Timeless

What sets the Bible apart from the works of William Shakespeare, John Steinbeck, Jane Austen and J.K. Rowling … and why should anyone trust its accuracy?

Animated Movies Aren’t Just for Kids Anymore

Animated Movies Aren’t Just for Kids Anymore

Animated features have become beautiful, mature, almost literary works, which is creating new challenges for parents trying to gauge their age-appropriateness.

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A Legend in His Time

Grammy-winning country singer Ronnie Milsap celebrates the release of his first gospel album by discussing his lifelong passions for God, family and music.

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Raising Savvy, Secure Consumers

Dissecting commercials during the Super Bowl is one thing. But doing it with children throughout the year will help them develop lifelong skills for processing sales pitches.

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How Can You Wade Through So Much Garbage?

Plugged In's full-time entertainment reviewers get that question a lot, which probably comes as no surprise. What may surprise you is how one of them answered it.

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TV Poker Tutors Teens

Poker has become all the rage with adolescents. But while televised tournaments teach adolescents when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em, they don't reveal where gambling can lead.

Is Average the New Ugly?

Learn how entertainment is shaping how young people perceive their value and attractiveness, as well as how parents can counter messages from our image-obsessed culture.

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3/11/2010

Attack of the Giant 3-D TVs!

Wouldn't you know it. Just when I break down and buy a new, HD, flat-screen, fancy-schmancy television (it even comes with a remote!), I find that it's already behind the times. HD? That's soooo ...

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You Said It!

I heard your decade-in-review podcast and was most interested in the way you compared the addictiveness of Twilight and World of Warcraft. While I'm a huge fan of the series, I must admit Twilight can definitely affect your worldview. -ET