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Is It Really Good To Be The Biggest Loser?
Millions of Americans tuned into NBC last night to watch the season finale of The Biggest Loser. As the three final contestants, Bobby, Rachel, and David stepped up to the scale, the audience held their collective breath. The contestants...
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Does Culture Influence The Development Of A Sociopath?
Everyone is aware of the fact that sociopaths exist and by some accounts are very common. In fact, it's likely that you've met someone during your life that you suspect might be a sociopath. One of the most interesting aspect of this...
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8 Celebrities Who Are Actually Good Role Models For Teens
It may seem like celebrities are constantly getting in trouble and making bad choices, but there are a few that have managed to remain grounded despite their fame. These 8 celebrities have proven themselves to be excellent role models...
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Why Do We Address Our Families By Formal Identifying Names?
During times of nobility, titles were very important, it showed to others your status in society. Terms like Lord, Duke, and Duchess showed that you had a certain level of power and authority. Those same terms were well regarded on...
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Does Being Bullied Make You More Successful?
We hear stories all the time about kids being picked on at school, being the target of bullying and either rising from the torment, or being crushed by it. No child should have to deal with being bullied. The story of Derrick...
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5 Superheros That Relate to Muslim Girls
It seems like every week there is a new superhero movie coming to the theaters. Hollywood’s love for the superhuman characters has lead to new movies, or remakes of some classics and some over the top special effects, but why? Is...
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JK Rowling Says It Should Have Been Hermione Potter
In a startling confession, author JK Rowling admitted that she made a mistake in marrying Hermione Granger to Ronald Weasley in her famed Harry Potter series. Um—what? In an article for The Sunday Times, Rowling said, “I...
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Ghosts of Addiction: Philip Seymour Hoffman
Amid preparations for parties and last minute bets for the football game of the year, the news was released yesterday that Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York apartment. Much of it seemed lost in the flurry of Facebook...
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Are Treatment Centers and Dr. Phil Susceptible To...
Dr. Phil and CRC Health are being sued This week, Dr. Phil has attracted a great deal of attention after being named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the family of a teen girl who had appeared on his show. She alleges that after...
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