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5 Tips for Families Preventing Obesity [Guest Post]
This guest post is by Freeman Michaels, www.servicetoself.com Childhood obesity is a hot political topic these days – and that scares me. I just keep thinking about the last hot political crisis related to kids, the education crisis. Remembering the “No Child Left Behind” debacle concerns me. A...
Aimee is from West Chester, PA, and she is 15 years old. She has a passion for figure skating, ballet and playing the piano. She loves challenges and aspires to be a lawyer when she is older. Contrary to what most adults believe, teens actually do read for fun. Personally I...
3-12-2010: Articles for Parents This Week
Hello Readers, We were in New York Area this week, we saw many of you at our public events, thanks for coming! Top Articles: Teaching Teen Girls: 5 Signs A Guy Is Only Interested in Sex A parent’s guide to teach their daughters this very important dating lesson. 10 Tips: Want to Give Your Kid...
College Interns: We Are Offering College Internships
Hi! We have some amazing teen interns, and we are always accepting applications for our teen internships, but we are now having many of our teen interns graduating High School and moving on to college! We also get applicants all the time who are in their early 20’s but still want...
Ajibike is a 17-year-old from Monroe, Louisiana. She enjoys watching Novak Djokovic play tennis, playing tennis and golf in imitation of the pros, devouring books, starting her own novels, and dreaming about medical school. Webster’s dictionary states that college is: “an institution of higher learning, esp. one providing a general...
Teaching Teen Girls: 5 Signs A Guy Is Only Interested in Sex
How do parents teach their teen daughter that they have to learn whether or not a guy is only interested in sex? It is important dating lesson, one that teens are learning earlier and earlier. Here are a few tips I like to give teen girls when they start thinking about...
Pink World!
Before I published my first book, Think Pink, I prepared myself for success by ‘acting as if’. I created a vision board that included a print out of an Amazon top 10 list with my name in the number one slot, when I met new people and they asked what...
Hey hey Pink Ladies - if you love reading this blog o’ pink fabulousness, please vote for it at the Completely Novel blog awards - sending you pink glitter-filled hugs o’ love in advance! FYI: Currently in Glastonbury, normal service will resume on Tuesday - have a fabu weekend, chicas!...
I know that here at Pink-world we celebrate kick-ass women EVERY single day, but today, March 8th everyone world wide, is giving fellow girl-kind big, big love - hurrah! I think this is a really good time to give shout outs to the women who have made your life sweeter… Lindsey, Aimee,...
Guess where I was yesterday, chicas? Only in blimmin’ parliament! Yep, that big swanky place in Londinium where all the BIG decisions are made. Why? Well, I was meeting with Diana Johnson MP and her fab team to discuss PSHE and body image classes becoming compulsory in schools - I can’t believe...
Do you heart Twilight? Silly me, course you do, I don’t know why I even asked! To help you show your love for Team Edward, my gorgeous, gorgeous gal-pal Kelly at Lolapop has created these adorbz brooches avec fangs - um, Kelly…where’s the love for Team Jacob?!!! $17.00 etsy.com...
So, how’s it been for you? Have you been giving yourself sweet, sweet lovin’ EVERY single day? It’s definitely a habit I don’t ever want to break, because, well…it’s a li’l bit fabulous, isn’t it? Now, just because the 10 day challenge is up, it doesn’t mean the lovin’ has...
BOP and Tiger Beat
OMG! Season 2 of “ZEKE AND LUTHER” Begins TOMORROW!
Don't forget to tune into Zeke and Luther this Monday!...
HANNAH MONTANA’s Moises Arias Stops by Radio Disney!
See what Moises had to say about the last season of Hannah Montana!...
Don’t Forget to Catch SONNY WITH A CHANCE on SUNDAY!
Are YOU going to tune in to Disney Channel on Sunday?...
Win a SONNY WITH A CHANCE Nintendo DS Game!
Enter to win this AMAZING prize!...
Miranda Cosgrove Confession: “KISSIN’ U” is about her REAL CRUSH!
Find out what Miranda had to say about the boy her song is about!...
Robert Pattinson’s REMEMBER ME Premieres TODAY!
Tell us--are YOU going to see Robert Pattinson's new movie???...
Sarcastica
So, y’all probably know it was time to change the clocks an hour ahead last night, right? I forgot, so when Nolan woke up at 6:30am I figured I could go into his room, turn on the mobile and we would both go back to sleep for another hour. Not...
Whenever I’m feeling down in the dumps (which, let’s face it, during the winter months is more often than not. Go away snow), I do something to boost my outlook on myself and on life in general. Usually, I go out and get my eyebrows done. For roughly 12 bucks,...
I have a sick baby on my hands. Nolan must be coming down with something. For the past two days he has been coughing and last night his nose started running something fierce. It’s going to be another day of following him around with a tissue, trying to prevent him...
Yesterday was a gorgeous and warm day, so naturally Matt and I decided to get out of the house for a bit and go for a drive. I wanted to walk about down town, since I haven’t been yet and I saw a few cute little shops that caught my...
Social Fear, also known as “When Negative Nancy came to call…again”
I wrote the following quoted text early in January, when I was feeling isolated and lonely. Ironically, I still feel a lot of what I wrote, so I decided to include it in today’s post and get it out of my drafts for good. Just be forwarned, it IS a...
I know that yesterday’s post wasn’t exactly chipper (and probably very confusing), but we all go through moments of insecurities…of fear, of worry, of sadness. Let me just say, despite my occasional moment of chaos over this whole situation that I can’t get into, I’m still happy with my life…I...
StyleBakery*Teen - fashion, beauty, style, shopping, stars and more
Spring 2010 trend: chain reaction
Accessories featuring tough-girl metal chains are perfect additions to an otherwise feminine spring fashion outlook. Pair a heavy metal chain necklace with your favorite soft tee and pastel-colored high-waisted skirt. Toughen up spring's ruffled and floral tops and dresses with a chained cuff or bag. We found some affordable metal-embellished...
Nope, they aren't calling it quits as a couple or choosing to shy away from business ventures - they are simply choosing not to conduct business together, as a couple.Instead, Heidi Montag has decided to take on the help of a clairvoyant, popular with the LA in crowd and even...
Lady Gaga and Beyonce's Telephone music video/movie
Considering it is almost 10 minutes long, it is a short movie bypassing the normal length of most music videos.Highly theatrical, extremely creative, a fashion explosion - is what comes to mind when having to describe this collaboration. But, we'll let you be the judge. What are your thoughts? Hate...
Blue London Jean Frayed hem Denim Short
$44.50 at VictoriaSecret.com These low rise Blue London denim shorts are adorable and great for this spring and summer. ...
Natalia Vodianova, Daisy Lowe and Alexa Chung front row at Louis Vuitton
Fall 2010 Fashion Weeks are coming to a close as Paris hosts the final presentations of the season. Celebs with the honor of sitting front row at one of the hottest tickets of the week, Louis Vuitton, included models Natalia Vodianova and Daisy Lowe and erstwhile MTV host Alexa...
Fab find under $50: American Eagle gingham shirts
Make sure you snatch up one (or more!) of these gingham shirts from American Eagle for spring. Perfect for girls with laid-back cool style, these tops go great with boyfriend jeans or cut-off denim shorts. Wear them now under a blazer with the sleeves rolled up. ...
The Blurb
On a cold February night, when most people were having a good dinner or watching the NFL playoffs, a family in Gainesville, Florida was receiving terrible news. Their firstborn son, Tyler a very healthy, athletic boy of 7, had just......
This is Maria. She is thirty-two years old and is a very hard-working, determined, and diligent woman. She has been married for ten years and has three children: two sons and one daughter. Together with the rest of her family,......
Immigrants are trying to get into Italy and other countries off the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Below is a poem of how a girl from Africa feels on the way to Italy. Salty clear drops Run down my face......
Poverty's Real . . . You Can Help!
Imagine not having fresh water, or shelter, or even health care---the necessities that everyone needs to live with. Imagine living in Zimbabwe, where the GDP per capita is $200. Are YOU OK with that? Imagine living in Angola, where about......
For a while now African immigrants have been stuffing Europe to the limit. One of the main immigration targets is a tiny Italian island off the coast of Africa called Lampedusa. It’s one of the most hit migrant spots because......
"As I stepped onto the balcony I knew I had no time. I ran to my mom and told her that the mountains were on fire and smoke was everywhere. We packed up some clothes; I crabed some potographs and......
ScienceDaily: Teen Health News
'Tommy John' elbow reconstruction 95 percent successful with grown teen pitchers, study says
A new study has found that 95 percent of skeletally mature high school pitchers were satisfied with their "Tommy John" elbow reconstruction surgery. Almost as many (94.7 percent) returned to competitive baseball....
Children and Teens Less Likely Than Young Adults to Die of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Young adults diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma appear to have a higher risk of dying from the disease than do children and teens....
Alcohol implicated in rising toll of fatal car crashes involving young women drivers
Alcohol is an increasingly important factor in the rising toll of fatal car crashes involving young women drivers in the US, indicates new research....
Targeted prevention stopped spread of H1N1 at Alabama boys camp
Providing preventive Tamiflu and educating and emphasizing the need for repeated hand sanitizer use and disinfectant spray helped stop the spread of H1N1 influenza at a boys' summer camp in northern Alabama....
Minority teen boys smoke more when they perceive discrimination; girls do not
Researchers in Indiana report that minority teen boys smoke more when they perceived discrimination, girls reacted differently. There does not appear to be an association between perceived discrimination and smoking in minority girls, ages 12-15. For minority girls ages 16-19, perceived discrimination is associated with lower, not higher, rates of...
Virtual reality tele-rehab improves hand function: Playing games for real recovery
Remotely monitored in-home virtual reality videogames improved hand function and forearm bone health in teens with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, helping them perform activities of daily living for which two hands are needed. Researchers suspect using these games could similarly benefit individuals with other illness that affect movement, such as multiple...
the latest from teenvogue.com
Ten Best Dressed: February 2010
Kristen Stewart, Carey Mulligan, Rihanna, and more make our list of the best dressed stars of the month....
Everything you need to plan the perfect prom, from the season's top prom dress trends, to prom beauty tips and red-carpet inspiration....
10 Things You Should Know About Liam Hemsworth
Go behind the scenes of Liam Hemsworth's photo shoot and read highlights of his cover story....
Best Dressed Celebrities at the Oscars
Kristen Stewart vamps it up in Marchesa, Anna Kendrick goes nude, Miley Cyrus gets boudoir-inspired and much more!...
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are a Paris Match
It couple Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth make beautiful music together both on-screen and off....
Miley Cyrus's Fashion Timeline
In honor of Miley Cyrus’s second Teen Vogue cover, see how her style has evolved through the years from cute Disney child star to edgy leading lady!...
Global Kids' Online Leadership Program
Update on Salam Project: 8,000 Plays of Sudan Mission in SmallWorlds!
On Friday, February 12, Global Kids and the National Youth Leadership Council launched "The Salam Project," a month-long effort to support young people to learn about the conflict in Sudan and what they can do to promote peace there. The......
Educator Training on Youth Media Creation Next Wednesday
Amira Fouad and Rik Panganiban of Global Kids Online Leadership Program will be facilitating a professional development workshop on "Transforming Youth From Social Media Consumers to Creators" on Wednesday, March 17. Here's the full description:Global Kids has been a leader......
[vvp] Machinima for Social Good
Award winning machinima producer, Draxtor Despres' latest video report focuses on using machinima for social good and Global Kids machinima film "Discovered". In it he features interviews with Chris Hall and our own Rik Panganiban.......
Computer Graphics World published an article covering AMD's Changing the Game program which included Global Kids Playing 4 Keeps Program. It highlights how video games are an ideal platform for not only youth education. A number of companies, organizations, schools,......
Teens in Virtual Worlds Learn Civic Lessons
A December Spotlight on Digital Media and Learning blog post, featured how using digital media and virtual worlds to engage you in education of civics issues. Say the word “civics,” and most people will likely conjure images of well-meaning citizens......
[p4k] Global Learning at Any Age
In December the Asia Society's Education and Learning site posted an article focusing on the the importance of global learning and specially happening in after school settings, citing Global Kids as a good example. Teens and high school students are......
Sellers Library Teens
March 2010 Teen Scene Book Suggestions
I just got this month's Teen Scene email newsletter, full of new reading ideas. It starts with a list of new fiction. How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation by Simone Elkeles, Sweet, Hereafter by Angela Johnson, and After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick are new offerings by three...
Libyrinth by Pearl North(Click on the cover to find a library copy) SUMMARY: Haly is a Libyrarian, one of a group of people dedicated to preserving and protecting the knowledge passed down from the Ancients and stored in the endless maze of books known as the Libyrinth. But Haly has...
We held our second annual Teen Tech Week YouTube party yesterday. Fourteen teens attended, and we watched everything from homemade videos to professional productions. I only had to stop two videos for being inappropriate, so thanks to everyone who tried to keep it clean! We had three categories: Humor, Music/TV/Movies,...
Announcing the Spring 2010 Program Schedule!
Enjoy all kinds of activities at the library from now until the end of the school year! Please note the registration dates. You can also join our Sellers Library Teens page on Facebook and register for events there.DROP-IN DAYSNo registration, just come by after school and bring your friends! The...
Ironman by Chris CrutcherClick on the cover to find a library copy.Synopsis (taken from Chris Crutcher's website)Bo Brewster has been at war with his father for as long as he can remember. Following angry outburst at his football coach and English teacher that have cost his spot on the...
Book Review: The Musician's Daughter
The Musician's Daughter by Susanne DunlapClick on the cover to find a library copy.SUMMARY: Amid the glitter and glamour of musical and court life in 18th century Vienna, fifteen-year-old Theresa Maria Shurman is trying to solve a brutal mystery. Who killed her father, an acclaimed violinist, and stole his valuable...
TeenHollywood.com News, Gossip & Interviews
Alice in Wonderland Rules U.S. Box-office
Tim Burton and Johnny Depp's Alice In Wonderland reigns supreme at the U.S. box-office for the second week in a row, adding $62 million to its domestic earnings this weekend.......
Emma Watson Splits from Boyfriend
Harry Potter star Emma Watson is single again after reportedly splitting from her longterm boyfriend. The British actress, 19, has been dating 28-year-old financier Jay Barrymore since 2008,......
Reality star Heidi Montag is set to make her big screen debut in Adam Sandler's upcoming comedy Just Go With It. The Hills star has landed a cameo role in the romantic comedy, which boasts an all-star cast including Sandler, Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman. In a post on her......
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Sing "The Last Song"
Whether Miley Cyrus and hot Aussie Liam Hemsworth are a "couple" or not, it is obvious, as they sit in front of us at our Santa Monica beachside interview, that they have a mutual attraction. Her eyes are glued to him and she's listening intently when he talks and he...
Demi Lovato is Dating Joe Jonas!
Demi Lovato has confirmed longstanding rumours she's dating Joe Jonas, calling the Jonas Brothers star "perfect" and "incredible". The Disney sensations grew close after appearing......
Jennifer Love Hewitt has split from her Ghost Whisperer co-star Jamie Kennedy, according to U.S reports. The couple began dating early last year after Hewitt ended her relationship......
TEEN GIRLS BEDDING, BEDROOMS and DECORATING IDEAS
Tommy Bahama Dominique Bedding
SEE MORE TOMMY BAHAMA BEDDING HERE!A client had bought her teen girl a set of Tommy Bahama Dominique bedding that she found on sale because her daughter had said that she wanted to decorate her room in a tropical bedroom theme or a beach theme. When she...
I’m still snuggling up in my bed surrounded by flannel at night, but lately tropical bedding is dancing through my brain like sugarplums. The chill of winter is still in the air so I’m not making my move to lighten things up for spring and summer in my own...
I can breathe a sigh of relief that I found this set of ballerina bedding for girls that is anything but wimpy. To give you a little background on that remark (and to let you know why I haven't been forthcoming with any new bedding sets and bedroom decorating...
GO HERE TO SEE MORE!You might think that the colors in this Tweety Bird bedding set would leave little room for error or give you much choice in choosing curtains, rugs or a wall color for that matter. Anytime you venture out into comforter sets with wild or...
GO HERE TO SEE MORE!I'm having a difficult time convincing a mom that all girls' horse bedroom ideas do not have to be in pastel colors. If she picks out one more set of pink or purple horse bedding for kids her teen girl's head might just explode..closely followed...
GO HERE TO SEE MOREThe purple zebra print sets are no longer to be found so will lavender zebra bedding work? From the number of comments that I've been getting from teen girls looking for the set of black and purple zebra bedding set that I posted awhile...
Shameless Magazine: latest blog entries
Every other Thursday I profile a new incredible woman, each from a different walk of life. Different professions, causes, backgrounds, ethnicities, orientations, and anything/everything else! So without further delay, let me introduce the wonderful Andrea Thompson… A popular performer at venues and festivals across North America, Andrea Thompson is a pioneer of...
As members of CKUT's feminist radio collective, my Venus co-hosts and I were asked to program a special set today on the show New Shit for International Women's Day, on women musicians we love and who've inspired us. We ended up having a great time just playing records and...
Writers and aspiring playwrights take note: NOW!, the by-youth for-youth sustainability organization, is hosting a national playwriting competition for youth. From the NOW! newsletter: Are you an innovator passionate about the environment? Do you want a challenge? Do you love writing? Enter the Act NOW! National Playwriting Competition! Who?...
To be honest, I don’t normally pay attention to the JUNO Awards. Often reflecting what major radio stations are playing as opposed to what Canadians are actually listening to, the Junos have in the past seemed…”out of touch” is a nice what to say it, I think. This year, things appear...
Shameless magazine, Canada’s independent, feminist voice for young women and trans youth, is expanding its editorial team. Are you devoted to grassroots publishing? Do you have a commitment to anti-oppression and inclusive feminist politics? Do you have some time to volunteer and a vision for Shameless? Then we need you. We...
The new issue is almost here, and with it comes some pretty big news for Shameless. First, the bittersweet: I'm stepping down as your fearless Shameless editor, and this issue is the last with me at the helm. It's been a wild, wonderful, really rewarding ride. Shameless has been such...
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FAME Promotion Winners’ List:4 X MAJOR PRIZE WINNER: S Dodd, Chermside, QLD; G Drummond, Summer Hill, NSW; A Lazarus, Upwey, VIC; E Wilden, Tinbeerwah, QLD.25 X RUNNERS-UP: B Ashwell-Mallon, Atherton, QLD; L Berrell, Rouse Hill, NSW; A Cadonetti, Tullera, NSW; B Drage, Walliston, WA; R Fletcher, Carrum Downs, VIC; A...
Amy Pearson answers your questions!
We recently spoke to local pop diva Amy Pearson, and asked her a few questions supplied by YOU, dear GFs! Here's what she had to say:GF: Do you have any advice for young singers who want to make a career in the music industry?AP: Don’t give up. Perseverance is the...
Taylor Swift pokes fun at her love life on SNL
When Taylor Swift appeared recently on iconic US show Saturday Night Live, she took the opportunity to poke a bit of fun at herself, by singing in a skit that mentioned her ex-loves (including Joe Jonas)."You might think I'd bring up Joe Jonas, that guy who broke up with me...
Rob reckons being a romantic is a scary business
Edward Cullen may be the king of swoonage but poor Rpattz is nothing like him. Speaking to an o/s mag recently he revealed: “I can't think of a single romantic thing that I've ever done... I would never serenade someone to be romantic.” Bravely revealing an early attempt at being...
What has your most AWKWARD moment online been? We want to hear stories of your blunders and most cringe-worthy moments on Facebook/MySpace/MSN/Bebo etc. Maybe your parents stalked you, you got busted wagging, sent an IM to the wrong person, had iffy relationship status issues, had your crush comment on embarrassing...
The Sara Bellum Blog
Energy Drinks: A Boost in the Wrong Direction?
Energy drinks–You see them at X Games events, basketball arenas, and rock concerts. You can even “fan” some of them on Facebook. What these brands don’t tell you, and what science is now showing us, is that their drinks can really be unhealthy. Energy drinks often pack in extra vitamins, along...
Let's Talk: SBB Wants Your Feedback—Images and Videos
Ready for another question? Without you, our readers, the SBB wouldn’t be worth much. So, keep telling us what you think. Question #5: Do the images and videos on the blog catch your eye? If not, what would you recommend changing? To answer the question, you can either submit a comment by...
Know the Scene: What Happened to Mark?
The news story said Mark McGwire’s voice “cracked with emotion” when he finally admitted to the world he had used steroids for 10 years, including the season he broke the home run record, hitting 70 slammers in 1998. He is probably not just embarrassed by this, but also concerned about...
Have you seen Avatar? Awesome special effects. And you had to love the story, especially if you’re into science. But there was this one thing …the top scientist (played by Sigorney Weaver) was a chain smoker. WHAT WAS THAT ALL ABOUT? Alright, so movie directors will put smoking in movies...
Real Life: Eminem and Elton John
Musician Elton John recently said he’s been helping rapper pal Eminem work through his problems with substance abuse. Eminem (aka Slim Shady and, before that, Marshall Mathers from Detroit, MI), was in treatment for substance abuse in 2005. Since then, he has abused prescription drugs like Vicodin, Ambien, and Valium. Some...
Let's Talk: SBB Wants Your Feedback- First Impressions
Thanks to all the SBB readers who are leaving comments and asking questions on the Sara Bellum blog. It’s time for Question #4-let us know what you think. Question #4: So, we’re curious…how would you describe the Sara Bellum blog to a friend? To answer the question, you can either submit a...
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Teens @ CCPL&IC
Found this really cool article at the LA Times online talking about how more and more adults are catching on to all the great stuff being published for teens these days. Just a taste: “YA authors are able to take themselves less seriously. They’re able to have a little more fun, and...
Gamma Glamma Kim Flores Luz is a high school freshman who would like to make a fabulous debut on the school scene. It will be much different than being known as a whiz kid, aka geek, like in middle school. She would like to attend Homecoming until her science teacher elects her...
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Let’s write a fantasy romantic comedy!!!
Have you ever read a Fantasy Romantic Comedy and thought: who puts a clumsy Cyclops in a relationship with the Princess Udashika of Helaisissia, the most beautiful and civilized planet in the Kythera Star System? If you think you can weave a better yarn, here’s your chance to precipitately plunge...
Iron Clowns must get a “foam nose” exemption…
…because Danny never has his on when I see him. He has been known to wear hats, though: Danny Hirajeta (aka Iron Clown Studios) is a regular guest at the North Regional Branch teen writing club, Write Here, Right Now, and he graciously created artwork for this year’s Librari-Con. He was recently interviewed for The Fayetteville Feed...
Prior to the elections in November 2008, my library facilitated a talk by guest speaker Leonard Pitts, Jr., a syndicated news columnist, entitled: Owning What You Know: The Decline of Reason in Politics and Public Discourse. I think it was especially prescient, considering the manner in which serious issues are being discussed these days —...
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