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In which the latest instance of whitewashing book covers produces pondering. - (USA)
Justine Larbalestier has written several books. I have seen all of them at my local B&N where I spend most of my free time. Considering the fact that until just a few weeks ago, books with any kind of POC on the cover in the YA section were rarer than 10 carat diamond chunks, I didn’t get around to picking her books up. After all according to the covers, they were just another set of stories featuring white teens getting to do fun things or experience life in many and diverse ways, right? Pl
http://www.amptoons.com/blog/archives/2009/08/08/in-which-the-latest-instance-of-whitewashing-book-covers-produces-pondering/
Lori Drew MySpace Trial: Will There Be Justice For Megan? - (USA)
Megan Meier's Mom, Tina MeierThere is no such thing as justice - in or out of court. ~Clarence Darrow, 1936We wondered, will there finally be "justice" for Megan Meier in a Los Angeles Federal courthouse and the Lori Drew MySpace trial, as prosecutors rested their case Friday.It was November of last year that DBKP first came across the story of Megan, of a cruel prank perpetrated upon her via the internet social site, MySpace.com., and its tragic aftermath. According to the Los Angeles Times, D
http://deathby1000papercuts.blogspot.com/2008/11/lori-drew-myspace-trial-will-there-be.html
Skins: the second generation - (USA)
The new season of Skins { official website // wiki page } on the BBC just started. I am so addicted to teen dramas, and I don't even know why. There is a real difference between American teen dramas and British and Canadian teen dramas. I have watched Degrassi, Canadian teen drama, and Skins, British teen drama, since the beginning. They go through different generations. Both of the shows have changed entire casts. It seems British and Canadian teen dramas are about the actual teens. So, w
http://www.ordinaryandawesome.com/2009/08/skins-second-generation.html
Time Online Important for Teen Development - (USA)
Good news for all teenagers you now have some hard evidence that points out the importantance of you time spent online. Results from an extensive American study on teenagers and their use of digital media show that youth are developing important social and technical skills online - often in ways adults do not understand or value. “It might surprise parents to learn that it is not a waste of time for their teens to hang out online,” said Mizuko Ito, University of California, Irvine researcher
http://www.hitsearchlimited.com/news/9991725/
Moving with Teens: Auto Transport Eases Moving - (USA)
Relocating is not enjoyable. The stress of moving not only your family, but all of your stuff across country can be overwhelming. Do we use a moving company or do we move ourselves? If we use a moving company, should we have them pack or should we do that ourselves? It can be enough to keep you awake at night. If multiple members of your family own vehicles you can add one more question to your list. How are we going to get all of our automobiles across country? Depending on how far you are
http://www.onlinesecurityauthority.com/teen-guidelines/moving-with-teens-auto-transport-eases-moving/
Comforting Myths about Gun Control - (USA)
There are certain comforting myths that the gun-control movement likes to promote. “Mandatory gun registration would help us solve gun crimes” is a big one. Perhaps the most comforting — and dangerous — of all is: “Give the robber what he wants, and he probably won’t hurt you.”This news story from Atlanta is valuable for a number of reasons (emphasis mine):
http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/comforting-myths-about-gun-control/
Hangover Theater Guide to the 12 Days of Christmas - (USA)
Gazing out upon the vast tapestry of Pajiban creeds and customs, I am certain that this time of year is feted is various ways. Whether you cherish Hannukah, Christmas, Ramadan, Yule, Kwanzaa, Decemberween or -- as my Jehovah's Witness friends call it -- Thursday, the holidays are about one thing: spending time with loved ones. This is usually accomplished in about 14 minutes. Then the rest of the time is spent caustically avoiding speaking to one another, drinking copious amounts of liquored n
http://www.pajiba.com/hangover-theater-guide-to-the-12-days-of-christmas.htm
Would you talk about your kids' sex life on "Oprah"?> Posted by Lois Solomon on May 13, 2009 08:00 A - (USA)
Will people do just about anything to get on TV? I'm thinking of the Palm Beach County moms who appeared on "Oprah" recently to talk about how they handled their 14-year-olds' love affair.Lisa LaPlume, mother of Pierce, and Beth Greene, mother of Courtney, went on the show with the kids after LaPlume responded to a query on Oprah's Web site: "Parents -- need help talking to your kids about sex?" The show took up the question, with the help of sex therapist Dr. Laura Berman, of whether the teens
http://blogs.trb.com/features/family/parenting/blog/2009/05/would_you_talk_about_your_kids.html
USA: Thinking of you on Mother's Day! - (USA)
. ATLANTA, Georgia / CNN.com / Living / May 9, 2009 Greatest gifts they ever got from mom * Grown children recall the best gifts their mothers ever gave them * From laughter, to funny bets, to half-birthday cakes -- joys remembered * Lessons in reading, cooking, self reliance and enjoying life REAL SIMPLE Real Simple readers reveal the most precious of presents from their mothers.. My mother's greatest gift came after she was gone. She used a certain perfume that was her si
http://www.seniorsworldchronicle.com/2009/05/usa-mothers-day.html
Ypulse Guest Post: Five Things I Learned At [Teen!] Tech Titans Of Tomorrow - (USA)
Today's Ypulse Guest Post is from Jennifer Carole, President of Listen2Youth , a Ypulse Mashup exhibitor. Yesterday Jennifer attended the SDForum conference in Palo Alto called Tech Titans of Tomorrow: Teens Plugged In . We asked her to write a recap for Ypulse readers… Five Things I Learned at the SD Forum: (Teen!) Tech Titans of Tomorrow Imagine this; you are cooking dinner and your 15-year-old comes downstairs to ask you to write a check to pay her software developers in Mumbai.
http://www.ypulse.com/ypulse-guest-post-five-things-i-learned-at-teen-tech-titans-of-tomorrow
Britney Spears’ Breakdown Similar To Teens Leaving For College - (USA)
As the release of Britney Spears‘ new album, Circus, her mother Lynne comes forward to say her much publicized breakdown was similar to that of a teen starting college. Uuhhhh, I don’t know if I’d call it similar to a college kids’ breakdown. She wasn’t moving out of the house to go to school, she was having babies, a marriage falling apart, the fall of a career she fought so hard for and lets not forget all the drugs and publicity. I don’t know about you, but that was nothing like what me or
http://www.hollywoodbubble.com/2008/11/britney-spears-breakdown-similar-to-teens-leaving-for-college/
How Do We Go On Without John Hughes - (USA)
John Hughes died yesterday. He leaves behind millions of children, now grown up, and all the better for having known his films. Hughes of course, was more than just a guy who made movies for teens. Trains, Planes, and Automobiles is still the best thing ever done by either Steve Martin or John Candy, but Hughes will always be best remembered for the films he did about growing up. John’s work in movies like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, and heck even Ferris Bueller’s Day
http://www.start-news.com/2009/08/07/how-do-we-go-on-without-john-hughes/
Beatle Meets Destiny – A book for teens and the teenager in all of us - (USA)
Beatle Meets Destiny is the first young adult novel from former advertising copy writer and author of Two Canadian Clubs and Dry at the Martini Den, Gabrielle Williams (pictured). Set in Melbourne, the book has just been optioned to be made into a major feature film.When your name is John Lennon but everyone calls you ‘Beatle’, your twin sister is born six weeks after you in the following year, and your kooky mum has raised you on a diet of horoscopes, superstitions and signs from the universe,
http://www.australianwomenonline.com/beatle-meets-destiny-a-book-for-teens-and-the-teenager-in-all-of-us/
The Bare Bones Bible Handbook for Teens - (USA)
Do you have a teen in your life who's intimidated by Bible study? If so, The Bare Bones Bible® Handbook for Teens: Getting to Know Every Book in the Bible by Jim George could change that. George , author of The Bare Bones Bible® Handbook: 10 Minutes to Understanding Each Book of the Bible has gone a step further and made the Bible easy for teens to understand. For each book of the Bible, he gives general information (i.e. theme, date written, author, and setting), as well as the "skele
http://www.5minutesforbooks.com/1247/the-bare-bones-bible-handbook-for-teens/
Susane Colasanti Top Ten Myths Tour: Stop # 9 - (USA)
Susane Colasanti is stopping by today and does she have interesting things to say and she is giving away a signed copy of her new book Waiting for You!Myth #9. No one understands you.False. You are not alone. There are people who get you. They may not be your friends. You may not even know who they are yet. But they exist.People tend to keep pain to themselves. They cover up how they really feel so that they can blend in. That’s why it seems like everyone’s happier than you. They’re not
http://laurasreviewbookshelf.blogspot.com/2009/05/susane-colasanti-top-ten-myths-tour.html
10 QUESTIONS FOR…Lisa Jander, author of “Dater’s Ed” - (USA)
Author interview with Lisa Jander Lisa Jander is the author of “ Dater’s Ed: The Instruction Manual for Parents” a Certified Life Coach, public speaker, and former director of a dating service in California. As the mother of two teens and surrogate to hundreds more, ‘Mama J’ shares her unique relationship insights with her readers in this, her first book, “Dater’s Ed.” She and her husband Owen live in Lake Orion, Michigan. Oops, with their children. Lisa is 14-years old trapped in
http://askwendy.wordpress.com/2009/05/08/10-questions-for-lisa-jander-author-of-daters-ed/
Giveaway: Get Cool for School Middle School Bundle 1 - (USA)
Here is what you can win in the Middle School Bundle 1: Item #1 : The Shred Sled is a cross between snowboarding and skateboarding the Shred Sled is a great activity for anyone in the family. Combining the best of both the skateboarding and castorboarding world this is a product sure to keep your tween or teen occupied! The winner of this prize pack gets to chose ANY color Shred Sled! Valued at $119.00! Item #2 : Kajeet offers pre-paid cell service for anyone in your f
http://www.whatmommiesneed.com/2009/08/giveaway-get-cool-for-school-middle.html
John Hughes: Fuck You? - (USA)
August 7, 2009 by MichaelSend to a FriendI had a better title to this, I swear, but I forgot it. I should write more things down. People who like what I write have, on a few occassions, given me moleskin or other small books to write things down on. I forget to bring those out.Now a couple of you already have your fingers poised to write some (that word Jeff used the other day) missive based on 1: well, it is me, so there is likely to be something in here to offend someone and 2: the title. I
http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/movies/john-hughes-fuck-you/
Rakhi with Elesh on the Show Pati, Patni Aur Woh - (USA)
PATI, PATNI AUR WOH ~ 5 celebrity couples take on the challenge of a lifetime. New Delhi, August 10, 2009: They are young, rich, famous and in love. And now they are ready to take their relationship to the next level. But will they survive the experience? After the spectacular success of Rakhi ka Swayamvar, NDTV Imagine presents Pati, Patni Aur Woh, a groundbreaking show that puts the ‘real’ back into ‘reality’ programming. This new show will remove 5 unique celebrity couples from their glam
http://hamaraphotos.com/bollywood/events-and-parties/rakhi-with-elesh-on-the-show-pati-patni-aur-woh.html
Double the reading for Mom’s Day: Reclaim your identity as a mom AND talk to your teen - (USA)
Formula for identity loss: 1. Take one multifaceted, intriguing human being. 2. Bless her with a child. 3. Mix with today’s cultural assumptions. 4. Add the demands of motherhood. 5. Presto! All identity except Mom disappears. For every woman wondering what happened to the unique combination of gifts and abilities she was known for before kids came along, Caryn Dahlstrand Rivedeneira has good news: in Mama’s Got a Fake I.D. , Rivedeneira helps moms reclaim their full ident
http://cballan.wordpress.com/2009/05/09/1954/
Speaking about the UN, civic engagement, new media, and virtual worlds - (USA)
I had the pleasure of speaking to my friend Josephine Dorado's class on "Collaboration in Networked Environments" that she is teaching at the New School this semester. The course apparently this week is exploring virtual worlds and MMOs, after delving into a range of other social media, from social networks to micro-blogging to mashup technologies. I got to speak to a class of about a ten or so graduate students, hanging out in a floating meeting space in Second Life. For my topic, I decid
http://www.rikomatic.com/blog/2008/11/speaking-about-united-nations-civic-engagement-and-new-media.html
Monika Hunter Returns, but Millions Of Teens Are Still Out There - (USA)
Cross-Posted by Faith at Acts of Faith in Love and Life blog. This chapter can be closed with relief. Monika returned unharmed to her grandmother’s residence. Clearly there are some internal familial conflicts that need to be resolved. As is the case with most teens who run away. I was just checking the statistics and surprisingly found the average teen runaway is white from an Upper Middle Class background. What Ms. Hunter may not realize now is that she is very fortunate that another
http://www.whataboutourdaughters.com/2009/08/monika-hunter-returns-but-millions-of-teens-are-still-out-there/
Games and Television :: How Closely Are You Watching Your Children? - (USA)
The majority of parents, I would hope all parents, will tell you that they want nothing but the best for their children. They want their children to grow up and become respectful, hard-working, and honest adults that are able to find happiness and success with anything that they do. Not many parents will tell you that they hope their child is having intercourse before the age of 16, or that they become pregnant before reaching the age of majority. Likewise, few parents envision their child tur
http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/games-and-television-how-closely-are-you-watching-your-children/
I’m An Air-Conditioned Gypsy - (USA)
A couple days ago a ~mystery package~ showed up addressed to, me! I opened it, and there it was: A suh-weet, Crosley turntable. It can do that USB transfer thing, which is a big bonus. Now, when I go to Val’s (awesome record store – if you haven’t been, you should go, like, now), I can shop in the vinyl section! And not have to worry about pesky icky CD’s (cue the child-voice “ewww” sound effect). Not too sure what the deal is quality-wise when transferring vinyl to digital, but the functionalit
http://spencertweedy.com/1863/im-an-air-conditioned-gypsy.html
The List: Every event worth listing Thurs., Aug. 13-Wed., Aug. 19 - (USA)
Ed. note: This piece was compiled by Danielle Favreau.VISUAL ARTS: OPENINGART UPTOWN 1367 Main St., Sarasota (955-5409 or artuptown.com). Shirley Dean will showcase her landscape, beach and local scene acrylics. Exhibit runs Aug 15-21. Dog Days Juried Art Show will feature submissions from local area artists 21 and over. Exhibit runs through Aug. 27. Regular hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Free.SUMNER STUDIO 1365 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota (957-3728). Pamela Sumner pr
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/the941/2009/08/11/the-list-every-event-worth-listing-thurs-aug-13-wed-aug-19/
Blu-ray Review: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) -- Bueller...Bueller...Edition - (USA)
Skip School With Ferris On Blu-ray Previous DVD Editions Already Available Bookmark this on Delicious Print Page As Matthew Broderick's Ferris Bueller said in 1986-- he asked for a car and he got a computer. And for those of us who've been following his adventurous Day Off from the very beginning as it moved from format to format going from film to VHS to DVD-- finally like Ferris who became a wizard with said computer-- the technology geek in us can
http://reviews.filmintuition.com/2009/05/blu-ray-review-ferris-buellers-day-off.html
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