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Dick Clark: 1929-2012

“Dick Clark died today” I said last night as my family put dinner together. “Who?” my daughter-in-law asked. Who? Who’s Dick Clark?! That was what

A Changing (Miss) Universe

If you’ve had any questions about whether or not our society is going through some cultural twistings and turnings, here’s another news story that lands

Age Before Beauty

Jennifer Aniston is old. Not old old, mind you—but at 43, she’s older than Shaquille O’Neal, and he’s been retired for years. She’s older than

The Radical Mr. Rogers

When I was a little boy—maybe 4—I was sure of perhaps just one thing. That no matter how bad I was that day, whether I

When Animals Die

It’s tragic when innocent animals die in entertainment. Fictional or not, we still feel their loss. King Kong. Mufasa. Old Yeller. Charlotte. Hooch. Artax. I

Bye Bye Britannica

One of my fondest memories of growing up is reading our family’s New Book of Knowledge Encyclopedia set. It’s geeky, I know, but as a

Stay Strong, Demi

I was introduced to Demi Lovato when I watched Camp Rock, a light, throwaway Disney confection that was one of my first assignments here at

The Disgusting Things That Move You

When it comes to emotions, you’re probably a big fan of happiness and joy. I mean, who doesn’t get tickled over those warm and fuzzy

Someone Wants You to be Pregnant

OK, they’re not actually lobbying for it, but they are keeping their eyes peeled. And odds are you already sorta know about it. So don’t

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