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Culture Clips: What the Famous Think of Fame

Most of us gave thanks last Thursday, acknowledging our many blessings. Many celebrities likely did the same. But Lady Gaga suggested that, for all the

Movies

Death, Disney and Dion

It’s a grim truism that it doesn’t pay to be a parent in an animated Disney movie. I mean, two words: Bambi’s mom. Right? And

Movies

Films Inspire in the Face of Cancer

In the past couple of weeks, I’ve screened no less than three movies dealing with the subject of cancer. These are, as you might imagine,

Culture

When Celebs Seize the Bully Pulpit

How do you respond when a celebrity accepting an award uses that opportunity to preach a mini-sermon? I don’t know about you, but I immediately

Culture

Age 9 and on the Scoop

Earlier this year, a young female reporter broke the news of a suspected murder in her hometown. And pretty quickly she started getting hammered online

TV

Born to Be Influenced by Media

I reviewed A&E’s Born This Way this week (the review will be posted later today). It’s a reality show that focuses on several young adults

Culture

Celebrities’ Hearts Hurt Too

Celebrities are different than the rest of us “normal people,” in pretty much any way you want to define the word different. They’re prettier or

Culture

4 Ways to Motivate Kids to Read More

They say that the apple never falls far from the tree, but in my son’s case that’s not always true. And I mean that in

Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology

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