What If?
in Post 4, Youth
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Creative Spiritual Insights

The Importance Of Disciple-Making
in Post 3, Youth
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on January 6, 2014
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Sadly our culture has done a poor job of maintaining apprenticeships and passing on the baton to future leaders in many vocations

Connected Culture Could Be Bad for Your Health
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on January 6, 2014
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83% of Amercians wish they had more time to spend with family

Wounded Veterans Work To Put Away Child Predators
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on January 6, 2014
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The veterans say they’ve already seen what Krieger called the “real dark side of what humankind can do.”

Flashback: Lolli-Pots
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on January 6, 2014
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Candy Laced With Prescription or Illicit Drugs

Ke$ha Checks Into Rehab For Eating Disorder...
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on January 6, 2014
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she wants to “learn to love myself again, exactly as I am

Flashback: Teen Eating Disorders May Impact Weight Later...
in Post, Trends Studies
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on January 6, 2014
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Young teens who binge eat and those who are fearful of weight gain may be more likely to become overweight later in adolescence

look Out Vine, Keek Has 36 Second-long Vids
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on January 6, 2014
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Keek has “60 million users and counting” the majority of whom are Millennials ages 13-25

Teen Throws Boiling Water On Girl For Unfriending Him On Facebook
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I accepted his (Facebook) friend request..But of late he had become abusive and so I unfriended him last week

Report Cards Tell Parents What Their Kids Ate for Lunch
in Education, Post 5
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on January 6, 2014
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The program’s purpose was to test the method as a means of encouraging healthier eating in children

'Knockout game' as hate crime?
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on January 6, 2014
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Second Brooklyn man charged

'Frozen' Ices competion in post-holiday box office
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on January 6, 2014
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How it outlasted ‘Hobbit,’ ‘Hunger Games’ (+video)

Tablets at the Table
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on January 5, 2014
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Parents may want to limit electronic media at mealtime

Majority of Porn in U.S. is Viewed on Smartphones
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on January 5, 2014
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52% was viewed through a mobile device of that 14.7 billion visitors in 2013, That’s 1.68 million visitors an hour

Flashback: Top Ten Mistakes Christian Parents of Teens Make
in Post, Youth
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on January 4, 2014
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This will be difficult for some parents to read through

Firefighers rescued girl from embarrassment
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on January 4, 2014
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Girl Gets Stuck In Washing Machine While Playing Hide And Seek

Million Dollar Marijuana day! ....to help out schools?
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on January 4, 2014
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Colorado Marijuana Sales Surpass $1 Million On First Day: Shop Owners

Snapchat Hack Should Be Wake-up Call For Parents
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on January 3, 2014
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User names and mobile numbers of 4.8 million members..now floating around the Internet

your wild child in the pew
in Post 2, Youth
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on January 3, 2014
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Dear Parents With Young Children in Church……

raising a TWEEN GIRL monster!
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on January 3, 2014
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The multiple personalities of a tween girl

Flashback: "Teens and Their View of Faith"
in Post 5, Youth
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on January 3, 2014
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Kenda Creasy Dean addresses the 2012 C3 Conference about teens faith: Moralistic Therapeutic Deism

Resources for a New Year
in Post, Youth
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on January 2, 2014
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George Lockhart

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR YOUTH PASTORS
in Post 3, Youth
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on January 2, 2014
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Josh Evens

Top Children’s Ministry Blogs of 2013
in Post 5, Youth
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on January 2, 2014
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By Tony Kummer

3 Common Traits of Youth Who Don't Leave the Church
in Post, Youth
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on January 1, 2014
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What is it that sets apart the kids who stay in the church?

Marijuana a ‘Bigger Problem’ Than Alcohol, Weapons for Colorado Teens
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on January 1, 2014
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Marijuana is now the number one thing getting Colorado teens kicked out school

Colorado Readies For ‘Green Wednesday’ Pot Sales
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on January 1, 2014
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The unveiling of the nation’s first legal pot industry

Parents Are Unaware Of Divorce's Impact On Kids
in Post, Trends Studies
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on December 31, 2013
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Thirty-nine percent of the kids surveyed said they hide their feelings about the split from their parents

New Year's Prevention
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on December 31, 2013
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New Year’s resolutions for parents of teens

Study: Doctors and teenage patients should talk more about sex
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on December 31, 2013
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American teenagers are more likely..to get pregnant and contract STIs, the need for frank talk is clear

One-third of Americans don’t believe in evolution
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on December 31, 2013
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Six in ten Americans believe “humans and other living things have evolved over time.”

Home visits narrow teacher-parent divide
in Education, Post 3
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on December 31, 2013
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Programs push educators to connect outside school

The Power of Political Messages in Popular Films
in Post, Trends Studies
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on December 30, 2013
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Study: Liberal Movies Influence People More Than Ads, News

The Hobbit still on top
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on December 30, 2013
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Frozen, Anchorman 2 and Hustle

UK: OBESE children have been taken from their families by social workers
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on December 30, 2013
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Hospitals show a 10-fold increase in obesity-related cases in the past 10 years and a sharp surge in fat-fighting operations

Plus-size, double-chinned Barbie sparking controversial debate
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on December 30, 2013
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“Making a morbidly obese Barbie is BAD!!”

Child star transformations
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on December 29, 2013
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The year in pop transitions

Asian street fashion
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on December 29, 2013
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“Fashion in Asia is evolving as a result of access to ideas and wealth”

Millennials and tech in 2013
in Post 3, Trends Studies
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on December 29, 2013
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Ypulse

Teenage Flash mob Plays 'Knockout' Game
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on December 28, 2013
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The day after Christmas, more than 400 teenagers looted and trashed a Brooklyn mall

600 Teen Brawl Outside Movie Theatre
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on December 28, 2013
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It started after a group rushed the building and tried to force its way inside…

TOP 5 POSTS OF 2013
in Post 4, Youth
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on December 28, 2013
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Josh Evans

Teens are Snorting Spices
in Post, Trends Studies
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on December 28, 2013
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“Don’t fall into peer pressure because everyone’s going to remember you’re that person that did a dumb thing.”

Kid Christmas Crusader
in Post 2, Youth
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on December 27, 2013
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Kid in black buys meals for strangers..money from his PlayStation 4

UK: Why are so many middle-class children speaking in Jamaican patois?
in Post 3, Trends Studies
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on December 27, 2013
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youngsters are conversing in..clumsy rap-speak derived, variously, from the West Indies, Mumbai, MTV and American reality TV starsDailyMail on Facebook

Game over for teen gang-initiation
in Education, Post 4
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on December 27, 2013
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“These are juveniles, but they are ruthless,” Dyer said. “They were trying to prove their value to the gang.”

Britney..sexuality, she is less inclined to show it off?
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on December 26, 2013
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Her father Jamie often travels with her, and he can also influence her desire to cover up during sexier scenes

Helping Kids Keep the Faith
in Post, Youth
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on December 26, 2013
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Four Research Insights Every Parent Needs to Know

Redefining the Youth Worker
in Post, Youth
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on December 26, 2013
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Book Excerpt on Reimagining Our Role

XXX The Impact of a Gift: Giving Cautiously This Christmas
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on December 26, 2013
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Here are three things you can do right away to start protecting your family today

Why YOU-th Pators Should Apologize To Your Kids
in Post 3, Youth
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on December 26, 2013
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When our kids know that we as parents make mistakes too and need forgiveness it helps them grow in their walk with Christ

Flashback: The Pastors Child: 33% are no longer involved in Church
in Post 3, Youth
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on December 26, 2013
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Top 7 Reasons Pastors Believe their Kids Struggle with Faith

Christmas is a Commercial Holiday for Many
in Post 3, Trends Studies
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on December 25, 2013
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1 in 4 American adults (26 percent), Dec. 25 is simply a cultural holiday, not a religious holy day

Crazy Christmas Deals for the Kindle
in Post 3, Youth
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on December 25, 2013
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load up on Kindle versions of Youth Cartel (youthmin) books

75% of Americans Think Christmas Should Be Celebrated in Public Schools
in Education, Post 3
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on December 25, 2013
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What has been happening is that people are forbidden from discussing Christmas

Christmas All-Year Round: Jesus, Love, and Your Youth Ministry
in Post 2, Youth
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on December 24, 2013
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There may be no better time to communicate to your teenagers this message of Christ-centered love

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR YOUTH PASTORS
in Post 2, Youth
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on December 24, 2013
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Josh Evens

Invest Time in what Matters Most
in Post 2, Youth
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on December 24, 2013
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The Youth Ministry Blog

5 Movie Trends that Shaped 2013
in Post, Trends Studies
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on December 23, 2013
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The shifting values of audiences and culture

20 cases of child trafficking investigated in Kentucky in four-month period
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on December 23, 2013
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… they deserve to be treated as victims rather than criminals

'Grand Theft Auto V' tops 2013's best video games
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on December 23, 2013
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Tech reporter Jason Hidalgo counts down the top 10 video games to come out of 2013

Teen Pot Use Could Hurt Brain and Memory
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on December 22, 2013
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Young pot smokers could be damaging brain structures critical to memory and reasoning

replay Snapchat
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on December 22, 2013
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Snapchat iOS update discreetly adds replay, filters and overlays for weather, time or speed

Silent Lyrics
in Education, Post 5
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on December 22, 2013
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School Choir Omits Lyrics from ‘Silent Night’

Teen Drugs, Smoking & Drinking from the Annual "Monitoring the Future"
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on December 21, 2013
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Among eighth-graders, 15% said they had used drugs in the past year

Students at Texas High School Pull Epic Christmas Prank
in Education, Post 5
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on December 21, 2013
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Watch video

28 Celebrities Who Have Admitted They Don't Drink
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on December 21, 2013
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“If I continued it, I was really going to sabotage my whole life.”

Celebrating Christmas and the Holidays
in Slider, Trends Studies
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on December 20, 2013
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Pew Research: Then and Now

MAPS OF SEVEN DEADLY SINS IN AMERICA
in Slider, Trends Studies
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on December 20, 2013
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Where do you live?

The Robertson Family Offical Statement
in Media Entertainment, Slider
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on December 20, 2013
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Duck Dynasty

The teen virgin births?
in Post 4, Trends Studies
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on December 19, 2013
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Claims of virgin births in US near 1 percent, study finds

Bullying Can Lead To Mental Health Issues
in Post 4, Trends Studies
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on December 19, 2013
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Study

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on December 19, 2013
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Movie Reviews

Harvard Student Charged For Sending Bomb Threat To Avoid Final
in Education, Post 3
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on December 18, 2013
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The maximum penalty for Kim is five years in prison, three years of probation, and a $250,000 fine

Does Chewing Gum Make Migraine Headaches Worse For Teens?
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on December 18, 2013
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When the teens stopped chewing the gum for that month, 26 of them reported improvement in their headache symptoms

Increasing Marijuana Use in High School
in Post 3, Trends Studies
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on December 18, 2013
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Marijuana is slowly rising, while the use of alcohol and almost every other drug is falling

The #1 Hits of 2013
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on December 17, 2013
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An article from Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith at TheSource4YM.com

Inner City Truth
in Post 2, Youth
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on December 17, 2013
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Study: 1,700 Black and Hispanic young adults..majority value education, believe in a higher power and support marriage

Christmas News U Can Use
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on December 17, 2013
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“7 Retail Companies Setting the Right Example for Christmas”

What parents need to know about Kik, the messaging app popular with tweens and teens
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on December 16, 2013
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Kik does not have parental controls

Book Review: "99 Thoughts for Junior Highers"
in Post 2, Youth
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on December 16, 2013
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9 Thoughts for Junior Highers by Mark Oestriecher and Brooklyn Lindsay is filled with 99 truths that every Junior Higher needs

Teen addiction to pornography a growing problem
in Slider, Trends Studies
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on December 15, 2013
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Children aged 12 to 17 are one of the largest consumer groups of online porn

Student suspended for a year for hugging teacher
in Education, Slider
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on December 15, 2013
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“Something so innocent can be perceived as something totally opposite,”

Gunman at Colorado school planned to hurt multiple people
in Education, Slider
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on December 15, 2013
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Fox News

Cutting Increasing Among Adolescents
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on December 14, 2013
0 Persons commented

Study

UK: Shocking child crimewave figures revealed
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on December 13, 2013
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Thousands as young as 10 arrested for rape and other violent offences

Teenage girl found hanged at house party
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on December 13, 2013
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‘had been bullied due to her good looks’

Friends with the Monster
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on December 13, 2013
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Eminem and Rihanna’s song THE MONSTER, No 1 on the Billboard

Psychotropic Medication Use Among Adolescents
in Post 5, Youth
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on December 13, 2013
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Males (4.2%) were more likely than females (2.2%) to use ADHD drugs

The 10 Best Mobile Games of 2013?
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on December 13, 2013
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In no particular order, here are the 10 best mobile games we played in 2013

Teen Who Killed 4 in Drunken Crash Avoids Jail
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on December 13, 2013
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Defense Used….. his parents spoiled him and never taught him right from wrong

#TheLinesProject: "this is a MUST Know"
in Post 4, Trends Studies
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on December 12, 2013
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it made them feel like they were not alone with the struggles they faced

Is Disney really removing Christ from its traditional Christmas show?
in Post 3, Youth
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on December 12, 2013
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The removal of “One Solitary Life,” an essay that has been read during the “Candlelight Processional” since 1976

Girl, 17, who died in crash had blood alcohol level 13 TIMES the limit
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on December 12, 2013
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Boys who knew she was drunk and let her drive are charged