American Idol, Survivor, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, America’s Next Top Model, and the Bachelor. What do they all have in common? They are reality shows, the latest television fad. These shows are obviously addictive–there are wars going on, there’s housing, health care and environmental issues to worry about, but I’ve heard more about Jordin Sparks […] Read More >

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When was the last time you worried about something? Maybe it was a minute ago, when your daughter didn’t call when she said she would. Maybe it was this morning when you thought about what your colleagues would think of your presentation at a morning meeting. Or it could have been when a boyfriend said […] Read More >

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With what goes on in the world today, getting on an airplane is a matter of trust. Anything could happen, and if there’s a major problem when that plane starts to crash you may regret that you didn’t take the train to your destination. It was recently discovered that a number of American Airlines airplanes […] Read More >

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Britney Spears’ latest issues don’t even seem like issues anymore. According to CNN.com, Spears recently crashed her Mercedes into another vehicle on a nightly drive. Although the incident made the headlines, it no longer surprises us. It was shocking to hear about the teen queen’s Las Vegas wedding and soon after that her infamous head […] Read More >

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According to a CNN.com article, a bank robber nicknamed the “Barbie bandit” plead guilty to theft charges Wednesday in Acworth, Georgia. Johnston was arrested after robbing a bank of $11, 000 in Georgia. Surveillance video shows Johnston and another woman laughing as they stole the money in February. Heather Johnston cried as she apologized for […] Read More >

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We hear about it all the time. Whether it is in a school, a house, a mall or even out on the street, gun violence is a scary reality in our world. The National Post recently reported on a gang-related shooting that happened in Toronto, sparking conversation about gang violence. An expert stated that the […] Read More >

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Well-known toy company Mattel issued a massive toy recall on 9 million items on Tuesday–a move that not only made headlines, but was passed through the phone lines too. Lead paint was used to manufacture the toys, which is a severe safety risk and violates numerous codes. I was at my friend Alison’s house for […] Read More >

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I have debated with my cousin, Brooke about the Harry Potter books since she first read the novel. She’s tried to get me to read the books for years. I won’t. The realist in me just can’t believe that I’d ever relate to a character who is a wizard, doing wizard tricks in some fantasy […] Read More >

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Miuccia Prada, famous Italian fashion designer, recently created headlines after a long list of rules for her office workers was released. The list was criticized as being harsh. According to the National Post, a few of the rules include: "Desk and work surfaces should be clean and uncluttered. Pictures, calendars, etc. should not be taped […] Read More >

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Paris Hilton is going to jail after too many drunk driving episodes, Lindsay Lohan has crashed her car and passed out after a night of partying, and Britney Spears is checking herself into rehab. These dramatic headlines about celebrity life are not new to us–we hear about them everywhere, whether it be on TV, the […] Read More >

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