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Relationship Status: Divorced
Facebook and other social networking resources are becoming big factors when it comes to divorce, according to a new study by the American Academy of
Movie Monday: Grown Ups
So, given your choice of watching children’s toys act like adults or real adults act like children, what would you pick? Most Americans went with
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Online
I just saw a New York Times article that I had to comment on. The piece, by Tara Parker-Pope, asked the question: “Is the Internet
You’ve Got a Friend in Us
Plugged In has been talking about Facebook and Twitter for, oh, years now—their pros, their cons and how they’re changing the way we relate to
Movie Making, the Syfy Way
Syfy, the oddly spelled cable outlet once known as the Sci-Fi Network, has never been known for its award-winning original programming. Known for such films
A Big Pain in the Neck (and Back and Shoulders)
As I type, my right shoulder blade feels like a World Cup player is dribbling it. For the last three days my favorite companions have
Movie Monday: Toy Story 3
It was easy to figure out this week’s big movie (ahem) buzz. Toy Story 3, the newest installment in Pixar’s timeless franchise, collected an estimated
Mmmmmm, Pop Culture …
Quick: When you hear the name Homer, do you think of the father of Western civilization’s literature, the Greek poet who crafted The Iliad and
Luuuke, I Need a Doctor …
Have you ever wondered what really caused Darth Vader to turn to the dark side? Maybe not. But there’s new research that points to an
When Kids’ Meals Aren’t for Kids
The other day I learned that fast-food kids’ meals may be even less healthy than I thought. Fries aside, and not counting greasy burgers, sugary
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology
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