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Game Over, Man
Video games are excellent teachers, the experts say. But a new study suggests that these digital diversions may teach some unintended lessons. A gaggle of
Movie Monday: Dolphin Tale
Aak! Aaa-aa-aak! Klaa-aaak! For those of you who don’t speak dolphin, those series of squeaks and clicks translate to, “Take that, you bipedal excuses for
Having the Courage to Be Preached To
If you’ve tuned in to any kind of Christian media in the last week or so, you probably already know that the latest movie from
Not 127 Hours, but Would You Believe 96?
Inspiration comes in many forms. We may be inspired by an act of heroism or derring-do. We may find encouragement within the depths of trial.
Factoring in the X’s
The X Factor is back on TV tonight. And I wish I could say I was happy about that. I do. I really wish that.
Justin and Selena’s Big Date
You’re the most popular 17-year-old on the planet. You want to make an impression on your girl. What do you do? Well, if you’re Justin
Movie Monday: Lion King Still Money
Sorry, Brad Pitt. Tough luck, Taylor Lautner. Better luck next time, you cute little dolphin with the missing tail. For the second straight week Disney’s
Nevermind, 20 Years Later
September 24th marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most influential rock albums of all time, Nirvana’s Nevermind. Kurt Cobain and Co.’s plaintive, searing,
Idol Gossip
A few days ago, Plugged In published a story of mine (“To Worship the Web“) that asked the question, “Is the Internet God?” Now obviously,
Gamers Save the World … Maybe
Hey, video game haters out there, listen up. You probably thought that 30-year-old “kid” living in your neighbor’s basement playing non-stop video games was a
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