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  • Giving Back: Andrea Chahin of TOMS Shoes

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    TeenVogue.com
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    This teen works with TOMS shoes to help children in need in her home of Honduras.

  • Miley Cyrus' birthday surprise for Liam Hemsworth

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    27 Jan 2012 | 8:02 am
    Miley Cyrus celebrated the birthday of her boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth, and picked out a very raunchy, penis-shaped cake for the party.Miley's got quite a sense of humor and even post provocatively with the cake.What do you think of her birthday surprise for Liam? Funny or gross?[via Zimbio]

  • Understanding Binary Options Investing

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    14 Jan 2012 | 4:44 pm
    For those who are trying to find a product to make an investment with, to get a fantastic gain on investments, binary options dealing is a good starting place. Binary options are “all or nothing” investments that give a fixed payout in the event the criteria of the option which they chosen happen to be achieved. At this time, binary options are shown on the CBOE from the SP 500. The criteria that decide the payouts could be nearly anything from whether or not profits had been increased with a certain percentage to the way the corporation is faring over-all on the market. Binary…

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    NYLONMAG.COM - FASHION
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Is your closet ready for polka dot pants?

  • STRAIGHT EDGE

    NYLONMAG.COM - BEAUTY
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    We test Bumble & bumble's new straightening formula.
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  • Understanding Binary Options Investing

    admin
    14 Jan 2012 | 4:44 pm
    For those who are trying to find a product to make an investment with, to get a fantastic gain on investments, binary options dealing is a good starting place. Binary options are “all or nothing” investments that give a fixed payout in the event the criteria of the option which they chosen happen to be achieved. At this time, binary options are shown on the CBOE from the SP 500. The criteria that decide the payouts could be nearly anything from whether or not profits had been increased with a certain percentage to the way the corporation is faring over-all on the market. Binary…

  • Do you have Several types of Psychic Readers

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    14 Jan 2012 | 4:12 pm
    Yes or no in order to Phychic Viewers: It is a query that numerous men and women ponder and have regarding, whether or not you can find a variety of psychic visitors. The answer is yes or no, simple isn’t it. Generally it can be a smaller amount regarding as being a diverse form of reader plus more regarding the oracle the reader consults. It is important to know and understand the actual clairvoyant and the oracle when you are going to possess a reading through accomplished. For example, in the event you don’t think that it was practical for you to talk to tones you then might…

  • Using A Pregnancy Calendar To Determine Gender

    admin
    14 Jan 2012 | 3:57 pm
    Chinese gender predictor: Maternity means delving in the world of the actual not known * in which unusual the unexpected happens for your physique along with the start course of action will be certainly not predictable. Perhaps conceiving all alone, can feel like a little unknown; is not that required numerous exoplanets to line up to be able to have a baby? After expecting a baby, a person consider your intercourse of your companion, since well-meaning family and friends decide on the gender. There seems to end up being every single previous spouse strategy inside publication for determining…

  • Great Tips For Headshots In Corporation Photography

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    13 Jan 2012 | 3:39 pm
    Day is highly proposed pertaining to such reasons the majority of the staff nonetheless appear fresh new as well as unstressed of these a long time.*Make sure to get arranged usually before and through your image session. You can timetable at the very least 10 folks an hour or so this means a few persons for each a quarter-hour. Organization basically means time management ideas and you’ll desire to conclude the job as fast as possible.*Make certain that your own corporate photographer knows where you are likely to utilize headshots he or she is taking pictures. You must talk to your ex…

  • Design Your Own T shirt considering the Aid of an Online Store

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    13 Jan 2012 | 3:12 pm
    Though it may be possible to make t-shirts in the home, there are several online tailor made produce retailers which will help that you professionally style your own personal t-shirt. Look for a retailer that provides a thorough variety of t-shirts and also several special patterns. In case you have your personal impression that you would like display imprinted on any tank top, there is a help you’ll need via an knowledgeable company.Do you know the attributes of ordering coming from a web-based store that lets you design your own t-shirt? First, you can create a new layout and select…
 
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    NYLONMAG.COM - BEAUTY

  • STRAIGHT EDGE

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    We test Bumble & bumble's new straightening formula.

  • ON EDGE

    24 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Rimmel has a new easy secret weapon for the million-lash look.

  • BRIGHT AWAY

    24 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Sephora's the latest line to make a neon lip.

  • HAND OUT

    22 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    High five for Sophy Robson's new Topshop nail pens!

  • WASHED OUT

    19 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Clear mind, clean body, can't lose?
 
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  • Cute Pic of the Day: Lily Collins

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:05 am
    Lily Collins attended Chanel's Numéros Privés Soiree looking drop dead gorgeous! The star of Mirror, Mirror wore a strapless navy number that tied at the knees, creating a unique tiered look. The added touches, like Lily's strands of diamonds and her silver clutch, certainly made the look a standout! As usual, Lily let her natural elegance shine through by leaving her makeup simple and her hair wavy. Between the strands of pearls in the background and Lily's classically glamorous quality, it looks like the actress has just stepped out of Old Hollywood! What do you think of Lily's…

  • On The Set of Kellan Lutz's Photo Shoot!

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Of all the things that we love about Twilight hottie Kellan Lutz—one of our favorites is definitely his amazing smile! He was full of them on the set of the Dylan George and Abbot + Main's photo shoot as he laughed and joked with supermodel co-star Kate Upton. We can't wait to see the new fall collection from Dylan George and Abbot + Main—they've sure made getting that laid-back California-style easy! Kate's striped gray-scaled top goes perfectly not just with her dark and edgy skinny jeans, but also Kellan's chunky charcoal cardigan—perfect for those chilly beach nights!

  • Dove Introduces Style+Care Collection

    26 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    Dove's Style+Care collection is already getting rave reviews from the pros. We've even noticed that celeb hair stylists have used the products on stars like Lea Michele and Elizabeth Olsen. That's why we had to get our hands on the collection that promises to give you long lasting style while nourishing your strands. We picked our fave products from the line that will give you a ‘do to last you through the day, sans the frizz! Dove Style+Care Nourishing Dry Ends Serum ($3.76, drugstores) is a miracle worker! If it's been a while since you've gotten a trim, a little bit of this serum…

  • Love it or Leave it: Lily’s Grungy-Glam Look

    26 Jan 2012 | 5:06 am
    Lily Collins sure does know how to make us jealous! She's been linked to Taylor Lautner, gets to play a real-life Snow White in her new movie, Mirror Mirror, and she always rocks a fab get-up. But, being in the spotlight, the leading lady is bound to have a look that you either love or hate. In this grungy-glam look, Lily keeps her skin light and her eyes smoky. Tons of mascara and a subtle lip gloss top off her makeup. The actress confidently rocks a center part, and opts to not smooth away her flyaways. Her hair is left natural, and slightly greasy, because polished isn't always pretty. Do…

  • Check out the Prom Dress Design Finalists!

    26 Jan 2012 | 2:40 am
    The five finalists in the Seventeen Sketch Your Dream Prom Dress Contest, which Seventeen's Facebook page hosted with David's Bridal, are revealed in the SeventeenPROM issue! Check out the March issue of Seventeen to find out who's the grand prize winner! Which of the finalists below (listed in alphabetical order) are you rooting for? The grand prize winner receives a trip to New York City to visit David's Bridal design studios! There, he or she will put the finishing touches on a real live sample of her dress, which will be sold in David's Bridal stores for Prom 2012! Even better, the grand…
 
 
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    StyleBakery*Teen - fashion, beauty, style, shopping, stars and more

  • Miley Cyrus' birthday surprise for Liam Hemsworth

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:02 am
    Miley Cyrus celebrated the birthday of her boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth, and picked out a very raunchy, penis-shaped cake for the party.Miley's got quite a sense of humor and even post provocatively with the cake.What do you think of her birthday surprise for Liam? Funny or gross?[via Zimbio]

  • Mary-Kate and Ashley rock the same handbag

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:43 am
    Fashion moguls Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were spotted at the JCPenney launch event on Wednesday toting the exact same handbag from their designer line The Row. It looks like no matter how old the twins get, they'll still dress alike. Aw, how cute!!images via peoplestylewatch.com

  • Our picks from Karl Lagerfeld's Net-a-Porter collection

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    On Wednesday, Karl Lagerfeld released his highly anticipated line, Karl, for Net-a-Porter. The collection includes plenty of edgy faux and real leather styles, along with slouchy tees, sequined separates, and fun collars. Best of all? This line is a lot more affordable than the typical Karl Lagerfeld piece - some items are even under $100! Here are our favorite picks from the line: Karl Printed faux leather collar $120 - Net-A-Porter Karl Printed cotton tank $85 - Net-A-Porter Karl Pabla stretch cotton-twill skinny pants $215 - Net-A-Porter Karl Sachi pleated faux leather skirt $160 -…

  • Did Rihanna get 'Thug Life' tattooed to her knuckles?

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:06 am
    Rihanna was spotted sporting some new ink on her knuckles that says, "Thug Life." We aren't sure if it's permanent or just a fun fake thing for the week, but if it's real, it's certainly a bold move for the 23-year-old singer.Do you think Rihanna's new tattoos are real?[via Zimbio]

  • Elizabeth Olsen's Sundance spottings

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:04 am
    Elizabeth Olsen was spotted at the Sundance Film Festival for the premiere of her new movie, Liberal Arts. She was also busy promoting her other latest flick, Red Lights.Elizabeth made the rounds of all the hotspots at Sundance and looked adorable and chic as always.[via JustJaredJr]
 
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    TeenTelevision.com News & Interviews

  • Nick's New "How to Rock" Series: Info From the Stars

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 am
    She is daughter of rapper/actor Master P. 15-year-old Cymphonique (cool name!) has toured with Raven-Symoné, Ashley Tisdale, Demi Lovato, JoJo, Wonder Girls and the College Boyys. In 2011, she was nominated for "Best Female Hip-Hop Artist" at the BET Awards....

  • Rihanna & Nicola Roberts Team Up for Fashion TV Show

    26 Jan 2012 | 2:11 am
    Pop superstar Rihanna and Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts are teaming up for a British TV show to find a talented new fashion designer. Roberts, famous for her love of clothes, will host the...

  • Lea Michele to Mentor "The Glee Project" Wannabes

    24 Jan 2012 | 2:06 am
    Glee star Lea Michele is graduating TV high school to mentor wannabes on the hit show's reality contest spin-off The singer/actress is filming her final episodes for the show that made her a star but now...

  • Simon Cowell to Send Talent Show Winner Into Space

    20 Jan 2012 | 6:11 am
    Simon Cowell wants to launch the winner of Britain'S Got Talent into space with Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic organisation. The media mogul is set to return to the panel of his hit U.K. TV talent show later this year alongside several new judges, and he is determined to make...

  • CW "Hotties" Talk New Season

    17 Jan 2012 | 1:00 am
    Some of the cutest, ab-fab hotness on the CW gathered recently in Pasadena to give reporters the insider info on their bad-ass characters and more. Pull up your cyber-chair and get frisky with Ed Westwick of “Gossip Girl”, Jared Padalecki of “Supernatural”,...
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    Tim Sweetman

  • Fighting Slavery

    tim
    5 Jan 2012 | 10:50 pm
    Proud of my friends who attended Passion 2012 this year: We just raised $2,565,000 to stop sex trafficking and labor slavery on Jesus name. And we aren’t done… #CNN @CNN @passion268 #passion2012 — Sean Perron (@seanperron) January 5, 2012  

  • Stop Reading Your Bible

    tim
    28 Dec 2011 | 9:42 pm
    My latest from Boundless is up today. It’s called “Stop Reading Your Bible.”: I have a dare. Stop reading your Bible. Just close it, stand up and embrace the desert. Feel the heat and touch the dry ground. Step on the rocks and thorns known as confusion and chaos. Or put on your brown boots and slosh through muddy streams and thick marshes of the Land Without the Bible, which just so happens to be full of guilt and worldly entanglement. Yes, even explore the dark wooded areas where the lost begin their march. You will find much in this journey. But most of all, you will find…

  • The Feeble Shadow

    tim
    24 Dec 2011 | 10:15 am
    Nursing homes are never my favorite, with their drab colors and odd-smelling corridors, but when I went caroling recently, I found myself outside the circle of church members singing and instead glancing into a room of an elderly man who had just been given a Christmas card from one of our younger members. This is what I learned. I looked at a feeble shadow of myself. His body was gnarled, wrinkled. His features were like a crumbling rock – except this mountain had tears pouring down its face. The vibrations of his hands hindered him from holding the small Christmas card made out of…

  • How To Serve Your Church Staff

    tim
    8 Dec 2011 | 12:27 am
    Whether you find yourself in a big church or a small church, Sunday mornings are hectic for every staff member. It is an important day, and they have important tasks to complete on this special day in order to serve you and help you worship. We too want to serve and bless them, particularly on this day – and here’s a few ways we can all do this. 1. Pray Our staff needs our prayers each and every day. They spend hours upon hours laboring on things beyond the worship service. Counseling, calling, planning, and visiting are just a few of the tasks that the staff has the pleasure of doing.

  • For A Lifetime

    tim
    26 Oct 2011 | 1:14 pm
    I’ve already posted this article before in different locations, but have gotten the incredible opportunity to enter a writing arena I’ve never been before: a blog specifically directed towards girls. I know, I know, doesn’t sound very manly. But I have been so encouraged by Nancy Leigh DeMoss, my friends Hannah and Lindsey, and others that I couldn’t say no to such an interesting and fun assignment. So I will be a guest blogger over at Lies Young Women Believe for the next few months.
 
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  • Second Date Kiss

    Mayank
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:28 am
    There could be several reasons as to why you’re looking for advice on second date kiss. I’m going to cover a variety of reasons that could have led you to search for help if you should kiss on your second date or not. Lack of courage to kiss on first date? If you are going on your second date, I’m going to assume that you managed to impress the girl enough for your second date. So once we know that your first date was well but you did not kiss her only because you lacked the courage, well that is bad. No advice can help you here and only you can help yourself by actually…

  • Third Date Rule

    Mayank
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:38 am
    The third date rule says that the two people dating each other make love on their third date. Now this obviously depends on both the people if they are comfortable enough to take a level higher but in reality, this is not something which is very strictly followed. Let me first tell you that how this third date rule came into existence. Starting from the first date, it is the time when you both start the dating process and use your first date as a tool to know each other. It is the time when you both talk and talk a lot. Once you both know each other better, you can see if anything clicked…

  • Second Date Etiquette

    Mayank
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:33 pm
    There are certain specific second date etiquette which you need to keep in mind and follow. Your ability to correctly follow these etiquette will have a very positive impact on the impression your date has of you. If you are going on your second date, it means that you had a successful first date and the girl is ready to see more of you. This is the most important time when you show to the girl that she was right in selecting you for a second date. Here are some of the tips I think can help you in learning the correct second date etiquette. Good conversation – Having a good…

  • Second Date Conversation

    Mayank
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:03 pm
    So you’re through with your first date and now moving into the second date? Follow some of my basic second date conversation ideas and I’m sure you will impress her enough to make it to the third date. First date was all about knowing each other and seeing if this person is good enough to be with in a relationship. Second date is all about having fun and knowing a bit more before you move to the crucial stage which is the third date where it is pretty much certain that you’re at it in the relationship. Here are a few second date conversation tips from our side :- First Date…

  • Cute Dresses For Teenage Girls

    Mayank
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:42 am
    Every teenage girl out there loves cute dresses. They have some kind of attachment with the word cute. Understanding their attachment, I’m going to help you show you a few really cute dresses for teenage girls. The following dresses are a courtesy of Wet Seal where you get a lot of such cute dresses. Below are a few latest cute dresses for teenage girls selected : - I find this dress to be really cute and at the same time it is pretty hot if you ask me. This dress is a casual wear and at the same time can be worn for a day party and you’ll be one of the cutest and prettiest…
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    ScienceDaily: Teen Health News

  • School obesity programs may promote worrisome eating behaviors and physical activity in kids

    24 Jan 2012 | 2:12 pm
    A new report examines the possible association between school-based childhood obesity prevention programs and an increase in eating disorders among young children and adolescents. In a new poll, 30% of parents report at least one worrisome behavior in their children that could be associated with the development of eating disorders.

  • Headphones linked to pedestrian deaths, injuries

    16 Jan 2012 | 7:05 pm
    Serious injuries to pedestrians listening to headphones have more than tripled in six years, according to new research. In many cases, the cars or trains are sounding horns that the pedestrians cannot hear, leading to fatalities in nearly three-quarters of cases.

  • Diet counts: Iron intake in teen years can impact brain in later life

    12 Jan 2012 | 8:58 am
    Researchers have found that a lack of iron in the diet during the teenage years can have a negative impact on the brain years later, making the brain more susceptible to such disorders as Alzheimer's. Further, the researchers have identified a common set of genes that influence both iron and brain structure.

  • Quality of mother-toddler relationship linked to teen obesity

    26 Dec 2011 | 8:33 am
    The quality of the emotional relationship between a mother and her young child could affect the potential for that child to be obese during adolescence, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed national data detailing relationship characteristics between mothers and their children during their toddler years. The lower the quality of the relationship in terms of the child's emotional security and the mother's sensitivity, the higher the risk that a child would be obese at age 15 years, according to the analysis.

  • Young adults drop exercise with move to college or university

    15 Dec 2011 | 10:27 pm
    Regular exercise tends to steeply decline among youth as they move to university or college, and does not appear to revert itself, but continues on a downward trajectory into adulthood.
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    Sellers Library Teens

  • Book Review: What Happened to Goodbye

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:19 pm
    Visit the online library catalog to reserve a copy from home! What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen What I like about Sarah Dessen's writing is how her characters seem like people you could actually know.  Mclean Elizabeth Sweet's parents had a messy, public divorce during her sophomore year, and she fought to live with her dad.  After living in three towns in two years, Mclean is starting over again in a new one.  Instead of adopting a persona (Beth, Eliza, Lizbet), she accidentally ends up as the "real" Mclean again. And, when life gets real, families, friendships, and…

  • Hunger Games Movie Countdown!

    25 Jan 2012 | 8:44 pm

  • Shiny and Blue!

    25 Jan 2012 | 8:44 pm
    We have a new cart in the teen section!  It is a shiny sky blue and it lives near the doorway into the room.  Right now, it is holding a selection of new books.  Also, I flip-flopped the locations of the teen graphic novels and nonfiction to make everything fit better.  The teen section is getting more and more crowded because we keep buying more great stuff for you, so come check things out!  I had to put on the wheels before I took it out of the box.   Tool time! Fully loaded

  • TAB Gift Card Fundraiser

    23 Jan 2012 | 10:46 am
    For the last two months, the TAB has been collecting partially used or unwanted gift cards from library patrons.  We combine the amounts left on the cards  to purchase snacks, supplies, and prizes for teen programs.  This time around, we collected a total of $136.10!  That's our best year ever!  Cards ranged from $50.00 down to $.10, and covered a whole bunch of stores, including Walmart, Target, Macy's, Wawa, Old Navy, Kohl's, CVS, and Barnes & Noble.  Thanks to all of our library patrons for their donations. We already purchased two Wawa cards to use as…

  • Winter Nintendo Night

    23 Jan 2012 | 10:45 am
    Last Friday, 29 teens showed up for our winter Nintendo Night.  This was a relatively small group for this program, so things were a bit more relaxed than usual!  The Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournament had 27 entrants and I made a full bracket of 32 by randomly selecting those who lost to re-enter the tournament.  The final ended up being Colin and James vs. David J. and John E.  David and John won, each receiving a $20 gift card to Game Stop.  They are not allowed to team together next time!  The other six guys in the semi-final round (Siaka, Le, Munir, Colton,…
 
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    Shameless Magazine blog: latest entries

  • Coco Riot featured in Bitch Magazine

    Team Shameless
    19 Jan 2012 | 12:56 pm
    Friend, artist and big supporter of Shameless, Coco Riot, has been featured in Bitch magazine for their amazing art! We are so proud to work with you and to call you a friend, Coco! A queer hispanic migrant artist, Coco Riot believes that art is not a tool for social change but social change itself. In their work Coco Riot loves exploring the multiple social possibilities of drawing and language through installation, animation film, print media, graphic novels, comics and in-site drawing exhibitions. The topics that fuel their inspiration range from queer politics, social and personal…

  • If I Can't Dance, Is it Still My Revolution? An interview with AJ Withers

    Kate-Christine Miller
    19 Jan 2012 | 8:45 am
    AJ Withers is a Canadian Disability Activist whose zine “If I Can’t Dance, Is it Still My Revolution?” had a profound effect on me as a disabled person and activist. After reviewing the zine and website for Shameless magazine (the Labour issue, out this week!) I wanted to connect with AJ and hear more about radical disability activism. Specifically, I wanted to know what it takes to build solidarity, among and with disabled people, how to connect the struggles of differently disabled people, and to reflect on how this work is transformative. I personally can’t wait to get my hands on…

  • Issue 19 out now!

    Sheila Sampath
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:08 am
    On November 2, 2011, Oakland went on strike. In a formidable display of solidarity and support, workers across the city united in opposition to oppressive government policies, industry exploitation and state violence. At home in Toronto, I watched while an estimated three thousand protesters successfully forced an operational halt to the Oakland Port. I was moved when I saw local businesses shut down in solidarity and I cried when I saw hundreds of school-aged children carrying crayon-coloured “Occupy our future” placards. The messages of anger, frustration and solidarity were echoed in…

  • Recommended Reading: The Shit Girls Say meme: friendly prejudice, but prejudice all the same

    Julia Horel
    17 Jan 2012 | 12:13 pm
    We have lots of thoughts about the "Shit Girls Say" meme (unfunny) and about the "Shit X Says to Y" meme (in many cases, poignant). We'd like to refer you to Thea Lim's piece at the Guardian for some reading: What's friendly prejudice? The most common defence of racism is: "But I didn't intend to be racist." This response relies on the idea that if we didn't intend to offend someone, then their feelings can't possibly be hurt. The Shit X Says to Y videos are delightfully validating because they show that those with the genuinely lovely intentions of being your friend and seeking commonality…

  • I'm a feminist NFL fan, and I'm conflicted about it.

    Julia Horel
    9 Jan 2012 | 12:37 pm
    Okay, I understand why I'm an American football fan. I started watching hockey with my dad when I was 13, and soon branched into watching almost every sport I could find on TV. (Yeah, I watch curling.) American football (different from the international term "football," which some of us know as "soccer") is exciting, strategic, and often just a big, dramatic circus to watch. It's my favourite way to spend a Sunday afternoon. But football is also a really, REALLY violent sport, more violent than a lot of other sports. The basic concept of the sport, for those who don't know, is that two teams…
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    Radical Parenting

  • 1/20/12: Articles for Parents This Week

    Vanessa Van Petten
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    Hello readers! Thank you for all of the support over the last few weeks. We are excited to announce that we are now on:Family Circle Magazine’s Teen Tween Advisory Board!Be sure to pick up a copy and you will see us in there! Top Articles: Do Our Social Patterns From High School Stay With Us…Forever? Awareness [...]

  • Body Image Awareness for Girls

    Vanessa Van Petten
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:43 am
    This article is by our resident school counselor at Radical Parenting. Check out her bio and other articles or submit a question at School Counselor’s Corner: Q&A with Dr. A.  “Oh my gosh, aren’t they so cute?”  Just look at the adorable, chunky thighs on that baby!  We say it with such affection and genuine [...]

  • I Hate My Teenage Daughter

    Intern
    25 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    Brianna is an 18-year-old from Webster, NY. Her true passions lie in helping others, in playing tennis and in trying new things. She doesn’t know where life will take her, but she is excited to find out. I hate I Hate My Teenage Daughter. This new Fox show depicts the lives of two former social [...]

  • What’s Goin’ On: Jonah Mowry’s Inspiring Video

    Intern
    21 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Matt is a 17-year-old from New York City, NY. He loves to be social and spend time with his friends, as well as being an active leader in his community. However, school also plays an important role in his life and he is motivated to achieve his dreams.   In this day and age, if [...]

  • The Busier You Are…The Happier Your Marriage?

    Vanessa Van Petten
    19 Jan 2012 | 6:43 am
    A new study suggests that women who are busier at work are also happier with their marriages. This comes as a surprise to many busy women who feel overwhelmed with their work schedules and personal lives. However, I have recently learned that women who are actively occupied with work have happier marriages!   Researchers of [...]
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    WordPress.com News

  • Chrome Users: Try the WordPress.com Extension

    Christopher Finke
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pm
    Want to receive WordPress.com notifications instantly, even when you’re not on WordPress.com? Add the new WordPress.com extension for Chrome and as soon as you get a new follower or a new like on one of your posts, a notification will appear in your browser: Simply click the icon to view your latest WordPress.com notifications: Start following new blogs without visiting WordPress.com The Chrome extension also makes it easy to follow sites from your WordPress.com account by displaying a Follow button whenever you’re browsing a site that has an RSS feed. Clicking the Follow button…

  • Your Stats Have a New Home

    Andy Skelton
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:46 am
    Are you addicted to checking your site stats? You are not alone. The stats dashboard has always been one of the most popular admin screens. It’s gratifying to know that people are visiting your place online. With the WordPress.com front page evolving into a one-stop shop for posting, exploring, following and reading blogs, it seemed natural to put your blog stats there, too.  Stats are becoming more and more about interacting with your readers and other bloggers. You’ll still see your summary stats and chart on your main dashboard, and the full stats page in your dashboard will…

  • Reblogging is Back!

    Erica Johnson
    22 Jan 2012 | 1:27 pm
    As we mentioned last week, you can like and reblog posts directly from your reader, which displays a stream of all the updates published on all the blogs you follow from your WordPress.com account. We’ve also brought the reblog button back to the toolbar that appears at the top of the screen when you’re logged into WordPress.com. Note that you’ll only see the like and reblog options while you’re looking at individual posts. For example, you’ll see this on the left side of your toolbar while viewing http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/read-blogs: And your…

  • New Theme: Newsy

    Philip Arthur Moore
    20 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pm
    It’s been an extra big week in the news ’round these parts, so much so that the launch announcement of our latest premium theme seems like an extra extra good way to headline our Friday. Newsy is a versatile business and news-friendly theme that offers up to ten different layouts, four footer columns, custom link and accent colors, and a custom site header. Brand and content-focused editorial teams will love publishing with this theme. Newsy: Home Page Designed by Themify, Newsy comes with an impressive set of Theme Options that afford you a great deal of flexibility with how you…

  • Read All Your Favorite Blogs in One Place

    Erica Johnson
    19 Jan 2012 | 6:04 pm
    If you feel like it’s a chore to keep up with all your favorite blogs, you can now read posts from all the blogs you follow (even the ones that aren’t on WordPress.com!) in one convenient place on the WordPress.com home page: Your reader displays all the posts across all the blogs you follow in the order they were published, with the most recent content appearing at the top. You’ll see an excerpt of the introduction to each post, the first image in the post, and thumbnails of any other images that the post contains. You can even like and reblog WordPress.com content directly…
 
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    WordPress.com News

  • Chrome Users: Try the WordPress.com Extension

    Christopher Finke
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pm
    Want to receive WordPress.com notifications instantly, even when you’re not on WordPress.com? Add the new WordPress.com extension for Chrome and as soon as you get a new follower or a new like on one of your posts, a notification will appear in your browser: Simply click the icon to view your latest WordPress.com notifications: Start following new blogs without visiting WordPress.com The Chrome extension also makes it easy to follow sites from your WordPress.com account by displaying a Follow button whenever you’re browsing a site that has an RSS feed. Clicking the Follow button…

  • Your Stats Have a New Home

    Andy Skelton
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:46 am
    Are you addicted to checking your site stats? You are not alone. The stats dashboard has always been one of the most popular admin screens. It’s gratifying to know that people are visiting your place online. With the WordPress.com front page evolving into a one-stop shop for posting, exploring, following and reading blogs, it seemed natural to put your blog stats there, too.  Stats are becoming more and more about interacting with your readers and other bloggers. You’ll still see your summary stats and chart on your main dashboard, and the full stats page in your dashboard will…

  • Reblogging is Back!

    Erica Johnson
    22 Jan 2012 | 1:27 pm
    As we mentioned last week, you can like and reblog posts directly from your reader, which displays a stream of all the updates published on all the blogs you follow from your WordPress.com account. We’ve also brought the reblog button back to the toolbar that appears at the top of the screen when you’re logged into WordPress.com. Note that you’ll only see the like and reblog options while you’re looking at individual posts. For example, you’ll see this on the left side of your toolbar while viewing http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/read-blogs: And your…

  • New Theme: Newsy

    Philip Arthur Moore
    20 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pm
    It’s been an extra big week in the news ’round these parts, so much so that the launch announcement of our latest premium theme seems like an extra extra good way to headline our Friday. Newsy is a versatile business and news-friendly theme that offers up to ten different layouts, four footer columns, custom link and accent colors, and a custom site header. Brand and content-focused editorial teams will love publishing with this theme. Newsy: Home Page Designed by Themify, Newsy comes with an impressive set of Theme Options that afford you a great deal of flexibility with how you…

  • Read All Your Favorite Blogs in One Place

    Erica Johnson
    19 Jan 2012 | 6:04 pm
    If you feel like it’s a chore to keep up with all your favorite blogs, you can now read posts from all the blogs you follow (even the ones that aren’t on WordPress.com!) in one convenient place on the WordPress.com home page: Your reader displays all the posts across all the blogs you follow in the order they were published, with the most recent content appearing at the top. You’ll see an excerpt of the introduction to each post, the first image in the post, and thumbnails of any other images that the post contains. You can even like and reblog WordPress.com content directly…
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    Global Kids' Online Leadership Program

  • Emoti-Con! Youth Action Team Launches

    24 Jan 2012 | 3:07 pm
    Last Friday we kicked off our first meeting for this year’s Emoti-Con! planning committee, called the Youth Action Team or A-Team. Emoti-Con! is an annual youth digital media and technology challenge, now in its third year. On June 2, 2012, over 150 New York City youth from programs throughout the five boroughs will gather to showcase digital media and technology projects designed for the betterment of the world, be inspired by their peers, and meet professionals in the field. Youth will compete for awards in multiple categories, including most innovative and best potential for social…

  • Working on Badges in Atlanta

    20 Jan 2012 | 8:34 am
    This week, GK spent a productive day visiting The Epstein Middle School School in Atlanta, where the school has implemented a badging system beginning with their sixth grade. Global Kids, along with staff at Epstein, custom designed a badging system to support the development of independent learning skills amongst the student body, funded by the Covenant Foundation. The system is based on the recognition that learning in the 21st Century takes place not just in classrooms, but after school and through informal uses of digital media. To develop life-long learning skills, youth need to…

  • Playing 4 Keeps - 11th Session

    18 Jan 2012 | 8:37 pm
    In this week's Playing 4 Keeps, youth blogged about their experience going to E-Line Media to go behind the scenes of Gamestar Mechanic last week. You can read their entries here. One entry to highlight is Kendell’s, who wrote: Our trip to E-Line Media taught me a lot about the complex process of creating a chapter for Gamestar Mechanic and also about the many different jobs there are at E-Line. I learned how each member of E-Line contributes something to the finished product, whether it be the dialogue or the expression on the characters’ faces, and that the process involves a great deal…

  • Visiting E-Line Media

    17 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pm
    My experience visiting e-line media was a good thing and that reason is because I wanted to know more information about e-line media how they make the cartoons and were they get ideas from. I found it hard on how they put the codes in order to make the game work. I also found out they have cheats for the game so you could win faster but only e-line knows how to do it.

  • Trip to E-line Media

    17 Jan 2012 | 3:15 pm
    Our trip to E-line Media taught me a lot about the complex process of creating a chapter for Gamestar Mechanic and also about the many different jobs there are at E-line. I learned how each member of E-line contributes something to the finished product, whether it be to the dialogue or the expressions on the characters' faces, and that the process involves a great deal of give and take. In the end, the team at E-line Media will have produced a chapter that along with conveying the right message to the player, is appealing to everyone.
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    The Sara Bellum Blog

  • Real Teens Ask: Is Propofol a Drug?

    admin
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:21 am
    Since the death of Michael Jackson in 2009, “propofol” has been mentioned often in the news.  The substance was found to be the cause of his death and was the center of the highly publicized trial of his doctor. So, it’s no surprise there is a lot of curiosity about propofol.   NIDA received questions about it during last year’s Drug Facts Chat Day. During Chat Day, Cam from California asked about the basics— Is propofol a drug? Yes.  Propofol is a common type of anesthetic—a drug that doctors use to “put people to sleep” for surgery. It is given to patients through an…

  • Smoking: How It Primes the Brain for Addiction

    admin
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:16 am
    More people understand now the harmful effects that smoking has on the body as well as the addictive effects of nicotine. The good news is that teens seem to be getting the message—SBB recently reported that smoking rates among 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders are at an all-time low. But many teens are still smoking—according to the 2011 Monitoring the Future Study, 19 percent of high school seniors reported smoking in the past month. New NIDA research gives yet another reason for teens to avoid lighting that first cigarette—nicotine may “prime” the brain to enhance cocaine’s…

  • It’s All About Hormones

    admin
    19 Jan 2012 | 10:12 am
    Why do adults seem to blame “raging hormones” for many things teens do? Beyond causing acne and a sudden interest in dating, are hormones responsible for changes in behavior or emotional response? The answer is yes. The hormones that change around puberty—starting between age 8 and 14—and last until the early 20s when adolescence ends may affect you in more ways than you realize. NIDA defines a “hormone” as “a chemical substance formed in glands in the body and carried in the blood to organs and tissues, where it influences function, structure, and behavior.” In preteen and…

  • Amy Winehouse: Death by Misadventure

    admin
    17 Jan 2012 | 11:40 am
    In October 2011, the coroner who conducted Amy Winehouse’s autopsy declared that the Grammy-winning singer “died by misadventure.” Translation: Amy died of accidental alcohol poisoning. Amy famously battled an addiction to drugs and alcohol, and had returned to rehab only months before her death. She gave up drugs after receiving treatment in 2008 but had trouble staying away from alcohol—in fact, Amy had just resumed drinking a few days before her death after 3 weeks of abstinence from it. Sadly, she drank a lethal amount of alcohol—nearly five times the British drunk-driving…

  • Let’s Talk: Does Smoking on TV Influence You?

    admin
    12 Jan 2012 | 10:37 am
    The Government banned cigarette commercials on television in 1970 after the 1964 Surgeon General’s report found that smoking cigarettes increased your chances of getting lung cancer.  This was a big deal, considering the strong smoking culture in the United States at the time.  However, this ban didn’t stop smoking on television. Forty-years later, characters on television shows continue to smoke. And, what if we told you that teens are one of the primary audiences for some of those shows? Researchers from Columbia University and Legacy (formerly the American Legacy Foundation), an…
 
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    Toucher tes rêves

  • Red? Present ma'am!

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:58 pm
    Hello my coolest blog readers/ followers. You'll make me feel so much more better. I swear. So the HTC phone arrived but I haven't gotten to using it. I'm currently watching some pathetically boring tv show just because I'm too lazy to change the channel. Yes? And I have so much in my head to write but I never got to writing it. Sometime soon maybe?Just to let you know the first picture is the shimmer nail colour with a blue background. Current obsession: Wedges and Horses. Colour love: RedPalazzo pants are so timeless, red is classic. Mixing two trends which were the in…

  • DIY is the go to thing.

    23 Jan 2012 | 11:52 pm
    DISCLAIMER: Image heavy post. Please hold yourselves on the ground.Jan 19th 2011.Hello there.*Peeps*Can you see me? No you cant? Well good for you, because I don't feel any better. Yes, I'm still so sick, lying down on the bed, feeling useless because I can't do anything so the best I came up with was putting and compiling all the clicks of mid Jan 2012 (some crazy ones) and showing you this collage. Before that: Here's something I'm going to do more often. To inspire myself. And mainly to inspire all of you every single time. Since I'm no philosopher, I'll leave you with a…

  • Its the day, we all wait for.

    16 Jan 2012 | 10:24 am
    Its the day.The birthday. What I don't understand sometimes is why people make such a fuss out of the day, but then sometimes you do want people to make a fuss out of it. Basically its always greener on the other side.Heard: Man proposes, God disposes?Well, its sad how I fell ill right on my birthday. So ill that I can't even type any further.Managed to force a smile and strike a pose for you'll. Will do a detailed post when I'm fine. This is what I wore on my birthday, at home of course. I've blurred the pictures a little because I want to show you how it actually looks. You've seen these…

  • Late New Year.

    10 Jan 2012 | 6:27 am
    Hello.Who told you I am dead huh? Who. Kill them. :)Yes, I am very much alive and kicking! Kicking ass. We had graduation today. Saree and all. Honestly, I have begun feeling a strong sense of pity for these teachers who wear sarees every single day. Chains off! Now since I promised you, here's what I wore for new year. Yes I was high on pictures, ignore the stupidity. Bro was being a kind person and taking so many pictures, love him. Wearing:LBDStockingsRight hand side bracelet bought from a fairLeft hand side bracelet gifted by chaddi buddy!Statement necklace- Westside…

  • West says Hi to Desi-ness.

    3 Jan 2012 | 9:59 am
    Yes, you got the newsletter. On 31st night, a minute before it was 01/01/2012.I didn't post on new year, because I wanted a break from everything. Sat back with a bar of fruit and nut and enjoyed my chocolate in eternal bliss.So now tell me how was your new year buddies? I shall show you what I wore on New Year's Eve in the next post. :) It was bro's birthday so celebrations were called for. Finally gave him a beyblade, the last one to complete his collection. Gosh, he was happy. *Uff*Now its January. Dreading it already. Exams from 16th. Yes its my birthday and I'll be writing preparatory…
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    4YA: Inspiration for Youth Advocates

  • mobileYouth: 100 Trends for 2012

    6 Jan 2012 | 10:29 am
    mobileYouth Economy: 100 Trends for 2012. Part 1 of 4 View more presentations from Graham Brown (mobileYouth) Leading global youth research agency mobileYouth, has released their annual "100 Trends" report for 2012. Whether you are working with youth in the non-profit or corporate sector, you will not want to miss this insightful jam-packed trend forecast. Subscribe to receive all four parts. Visit mobileYouth's Idea Factory for more insights into youth culture

  • Start a Video Game Discussion Club!

    3 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    If your youth org is looking to bring in more tech-friendly programs into the mix, a video game discussion club just may be the program you've been looking for. Similar to book or film discussion clubs, game discussion clubs like Kotaku's Game Club meet every month to play and discuss their experiences playing a popular video game. After the game is played, participants share their thoughts on different subjects such as story, gameplay, plot, narrative, character development, fandom, writing and design.If you are interested in starting a video game discussion club consider these tips:1. With…

  • Pinterest: Get Inspired!

    30 Dec 2011 | 2:26 pm
    You’ve probably heard a lot about the new social media wunderkind Pinterest over the last few months.  The visual social bookmarking site’s popularity literally exploded this past fall, creating a fast growing community of people dedicated to sharing great ideas and sources of inspiration with others. For those unfamilar with Pinterest, a little explanation: Pinterest is collection of curated visual idea boards, that allow users to discover, organize and share all the neat and inspiring things you find on the web. People use pinboards to help them do all kinds of things from planning…

  • Stories Beat Stuff

    14 Nov 2011 | 3:04 am
    Those working with older teens heading to college and university students in media programs will want to take a look at Tourism New Zealand's new contest "Stories Beat Stuff" In effort to promote New Zealand as a travel destination for youth adventure seekers, the Tourism Board is sponsoring a video contest that encourages young people to ask themselves what they would give up for the ultimate story of a lifetime. Interested participants should create a video that depicts their own personal story that is relevant to their current life while also being aspirational and humorous as well. Those…

  • Awesome Outreach: Talk to Frank

    10 Nov 2011 | 6:42 pm
    When working with youth, both style and substance are key when developing programs and promoting outreach services. However, contrary to popular belief, youth orgs should never aim to be cool and hip, instead efforts should always be focused on building a reputation as an authentic, approachable and accessible resource.  It takes a tremendous amount of courage for teens to ask for help, so when the time comes, it is important that they feel that they are going to a welcoming and accepting place.     But what do you do in the mean time? How do your promote your organization…
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    Teen Business Central

  • The only REAL reason teens should not do business

    TBC
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:37 pm
    “I don’t want to.” There is an old saying, “If there is a will, there is a way.”  That is so true, especially for teen entrepreneurs. In today’s globally networked world we live in, there are so many resources.  Any teen entrepreneur can find them if they are willing to put in the effort and time. I am not saying that every idea will be a success, but honestly, if a teen wanted to be an entrepreneur, he/she could.  That is what this page is all about. So, the only real reason a teen should not do business is if they don’t want to.  If you have…

  • Why teens should make their own business

    TBC
    20 Jan 2012 | 11:36 am
    Check out our video and see what some of our guys said. Teens should create their own business so that they have control over what happens. If you get a job, your boss has control over your pay and your time and what you wear . . . not fun! (However, getting a job is a great experience so you can learn what it is like to work for someone else.) If you have your own business, you can set your own standards.  If you want to make more money, just do more business.  And before you say, you can’t, remember this: If you can make one dollar, all you have to do is repeat it as many times as…

  • Do Greater Things

    TBC
    13 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Do is greater than think. I want to make this article short and to the point.  If you want to do greater things, quit thinking so much and take action. Do is ALWAYS greater than just thinking about what you want to do. That does not mean you don’t need to learn, it just means, once you have a direction go for it.  Take small actions until you get where you want to be. Make it happen!  I know you can, do you?

  • 2012 Online Business Predictions

    lylizm
    6 Jan 2012 | 12:40 pm
    OK Teens, I know you guys are ready for this one.  It is 2012 and there are all kinds of predictions about what will happen in business this year.  Well, here is a breakdown of some of the more dominant trends. First, let me say, these are not my ideas . . .mostly.  These are the combined ideas from major players in the world of online business.  I researched a lot of sites and tried to look for the patterns so that I can give them to you plain and direct.  Trust me, I have saved you tons of time, but feel free to go out and read some for yourself because you can still learn a lot by…

  • Making Resolutions that Stick!

    TBC
    30 Dec 2011 | 1:00 pm
    We make resolutions each year at New Years Day, but why don’t they stick? Here are some quick tips to make resolutions stick. Know what you want. If you just have a general idea, you don’t really know if and when you will complete it.  If you want to read more this year, go to your library and make a list of books you want to read: one book a month?  When you take action, to dig a little deeper, on your resolutions, resolutions become real.  “See” your resolutions.  Post your new goals anywhere you will see them.  Use quotes, pictures, videos, or whatever it takes to inspire…
 
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    TeenChive

  • Selena Gomez Becomes A Geek

    Darian Demetri
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:57 pm
    Selena Gomez, 19, recently expressed her interest in branching out into more adult film roles, but her lead role in the upcoming movie The Sky is Everywhere isn’t really helping her reach her goal. According to Deadline.com, Selena has signed on to play 17-year-old Lennie Walker in the film adaptation of the book of the same name. The character Selena is playing is a band geek and is a major fan of reading. When her older sister dies, Lennie’s life is turned upside down and she is forced to grow up fast and help keep the family afloat. While I think the movie has the potential to…

  • Vampire Diaries’ Star Nina Dobrev Wants More Riskay Roles

    Darian Demetri
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:42 pm
    The success of The Twilight Saga has made other vampire series, such as The Vampire Diaries and True Blood, extremely popular. Nina Dobrev is a product of that success because she stars as Elena Gilbert, an every day mortal, on The Vampire Diaries. Now the 23 year-old is ready to venture into movies and take on more aggressive roles. “I want to become a different person,” she told Nylon. “I want to be a punk or a sweetheart or a drug addict! There are so many things to explore… Sometimes they’ll be like, ‘She’s not plain enough.’ Or ‘She’s not edgy…

  • Selena Gomez Chooses Perfume Scent

    Darian Demetri
    20 Jan 2012 | 5:48 pm
    Selena Gomez loves her fans so much that she gave them the task of choosing the scent of her debut fragrance. The winning scents were revealed on selenagomezperfumes.com – with raspberries as the top note, purple freesia as the heart note, and vanilla as the base note. “Hi guys! Thank you so much for participating in helping me create my new fragrance!” Selena said in a statement to her fans. “You have picked raspberry as my top note, purple freesia as my heart note, and vanilla as my base note. I am very excited to share this new perfume with each and every one of…

  • ‘Twilight’ To Be Made Into A TV Series?

    Darian Demetri
    14 Jan 2012 | 8:02 pm
    Fans of The Twilight Saga should jump for joy after reading this! There is a very strong possibility that the film series is not over, and that we haven’t seen the last of the characters. Jon Feltheimer, CEO of Lions Gate Entertainment, recently revealed to the Los Angeles Times that he is very interested in expanding the series. “It’s hard for me to imagine a movie that does $700 million-plus doesn’t have ongoing value,” he said. “It’s an amazing franchise that they have done a great job of maintaining with absolutely no deterioration. So the simple answer is ‘Boy I hope…

  • Kristen Stewart Is The Face Of Fragrance

    Darian Demetri
    13 Jan 2012 | 9:45 am
    Contrary to what the headline may have led you to believe, Kristen Stewart is not the face of perfume – but she is the face of a very prestigious women’s fragrance. The 21 year-old is the inspiration for a new scent by Balenciaga. “Balenciaga has always stood out to me,” Kristen told Women’s Wear Daily. “Even when I first began to consider fashion and admittedly rarely knew the brand I was wearing, I always recognized and loved Balenciaga. It feels full circle to be involved with something that spoke to me then and of course continues to excite me now. The brand is just…
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    Prom Mafia

  • Summer Sneak Peek

    Queen Bee
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:03 pm
    Who else is sick of icy winds and too many layers? Hopefully this will warm up your winter day! From anthropologie.com

  • Pretty Little Liars Fashion Recap: Blonde Leading the Blind

    Queen Bee
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:41 pm
    Ezra’s student said, “Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid.”  True in the Pretty Little Liars universe?  We don’t really know yet, but things seem to be getting better…or maybe I’m just being optimistic. The girls have been bold in their fashion though and we just eat it up! Lately, Hanna seems obsessed with Rebecca Minkoff and has broadened her collection to include this leopard print top. From abcfamily.com This top is from early 2011, so you’ll be hard pressed to find this print, though they did have some at Revolve. There are also…

  • Starting a Fashion Biz

    Queen Bee
    22 Jan 2012 | 10:57 pm
    Some people make fun of Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP newsletter, but I love it! I don’t do those Hollywood cleanses she sometimes talks about, but she presents some pretty nifty tips outside of beauty and health. This week, GOOP was all about how to start a small business and instead of preaching from a soapbox about her successful business (that being GOOP), she elicited tips and advice from other used to be small business founders, such as Kevin Systrom from Instagram, Jessica Herrin from Stella & Dot, and Nina and Tim Zagat from (you guessed it) Zagat’s. However, my…

  • Fabulous Friday

    Queen Bee
    20 Jan 2012 | 7:56 am
    Ladies, here is the fabulous prom dress of the week. From promgirl.com It features a sparkly rhinestoned crossover strapless neckline and flowing A-line print. Love it!

  • The Lying Game Fashion Recap

    Queen Bee
    18 Jan 2012 | 10:17 pm
    By special request from my fabulous reader Cassie, I’m delving into the fashion of The Lying Game.  I haven’t watched any episodes except for When We Dead Awaken so you ladies will have to give me a quick recap in the comments below. First up is Emma’s totally adorable outfit. From abcfamily.com Both her lace top with the black peter pan collar and her polka dot skirt are from Forever 21. From forever21.com From forever21.com Emma wore another fun outfit by pairing a print wrap dress with an orange cropped jacket. From abcfamily.com This outfit is a bit pricier since the…
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    Best Books 4 Teens

  • Don’t Let Me Go

    Angela Carstensen
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:38 am
    From Don’t Let Me GoReprinted from School Library Journal Teens J.H. Trumbles debut began as a NaNoWriMo novel. It was also written with a YA audience in mind. In aninterview on Lambda Literary the author is is asked how she feels about Kensingtons decision to publish the novel as adult, and I thought her response was quite smart. Yes, teens are likely to find it anyway — especially if librarians hear about it and buy for the teen section — and if it made her more comfortable writing an honest gay love story, it undoubtedly resulted in a better book. Music is a big part of the…

  • Everything is Broken

    Angela Carstensen
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:15 am
    From Everything is BrokenReprinted from School Library Journal Teens Prolific science fiction authorJohn Shirley calls his latest novel an anti-teabagger political metaphor and near-future thriller. Just yesterday, Shirley wrote a piece on his blog about a possible reaction against the politics of the novel by those he chose to satirize. Very interesting, and something I had never head of before. SHIRLEY, John. Everything Is Broken. 288p. Prime. 2012. Tr $14.95. ISBN 978-1-60701-292-4. LC number unavailable. Adult/High SchoolThis terrifying story examines what happens when a town whose mayor…

  • Careful Arrangements

    Angela Carstensen
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:18 am
    From Careful ArrangementsReprinted from School Library Journal Teens from graphic novel guest blogger, Francisca Goldsmith: As experienced readers even in traditional print formats, we all know how the size of a page, the presence or lack of margins, font choice and color can be relevant to something beyond merely our enjoyment or comfort with reading. These factors can also tinge how we judge what we read, where we find ourselves holding the book, and how deeply our noses may be pressed into the narrative figuratively as well as anatomically. The choice of binding, paper stock and ink arent…

  • The Alex Awards, 2012

    Angela Carstensen
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:52 am
    From The Alex Awards, 2012Reprinted from School Library Journal Teens YALSA’s 2012 Alex Awards were announced yesterday morning at the ALA Media Awards. The winners are (with links to the AB4T review of each title): Big Girl Small,by Rachel DeWoskin In Zanesville,by Jo Ann Beard The Lovers Dictionary,by David Levithan The New Kids: Big Dreams and Brave Journeys at a High School for Immigrant Teens,by Brooke Hauser The Night Circus,by Erin Morgenstern Ready Player One,by Ernest Cline Robopocalypse: A Novel,by Daniel H. Wilson Salvage the Bones,by Jesmyn Ward The Scrapbook of Frankie…

  • Elizabeth and Hazel: Two Women of Little Rock

    Angela Carstensen
    19 Jan 2012 | 9:15 am
    From Elizabeth and Hazel: Two Women of Little RockReprinted from School Library Journal Teens Elizabeth Eckford and Hazel Bryan were both 15 years old in 1957. The photograph that was taken of them that day affected the rest of their lives. David Margolick follows both their lives and their relationship, using them as a unique lens through which to view race relations in the United States. After Little Rock, Elizabeth and Hazel’s first contact was in the early 1960s, when Hazel telephoned Elizabeth to apologize. They met in person on the 30th anniversary of the photograph, found they…
 
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