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Can you get published if you're under 18?
07.24.07
 For the past year I've kept a profile page on myspace and have joined and participate in various groups. In one of them, Jessica M., a 14-year old yet-to-be-published writer from Lafayette, Louisiana had good questions on how do teens go about getting published. With her permission, we've posted the transcript of our conversation.
Be Ugly in 2007: Find ugly in "beauty"
12.31.06
 "Ugly is the new beautiful," the theme of ABC's TV show Ugly Betty, is
picking up steam. "The fight for female self-esteem gets
pretty ugly," reports Ann Oldenburg in an USA Today article about the BE UGLY '07 public service campaign that starts on-air tonight
during "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve."
Skinny models are out
December 5 2006
 We were both shocked and elated with the BBC article of September 13, 2006, telling us that The Spanish Association of Fashion Designers was banning models who had a BMI of less than 18 from their prestigious show. Shocked because we never thought anyone would have the courage to stand up and
declare that allowing anorexic-looking models to be seen as the standard of "beauty" was wrong. Elated because someone, finally, had the courage to do so.
Study Guides & Strategies
December 4, 2006
 Do you know how to prepare for a test? How to study in
groups? Do you know what the "Ten tips for terrific test taking" are? These and many other
study strategies and study guides are available to you when you visit the
Study Guide &
Strategies web site that Joe Landsberger
has provided as an educational public service.
Dangers of Posting Private Info to Facebook
May 17, 2006
 Steven Rothberg, President and Founder of CollegeRecruiter.com, was interviewed Saturday evening on the NBC Nightly
News. The story was about how employers are increasingly using sites such as Facebook for background checking
of potential employees. NBC Nightly News reports that "Facebook was meant as a place to share personal information but now it could affect students' future."
Pep Talk - Just Do It!
December 5, 2005
There are some things in life that are easier said than done. For example, getting an education, resisting peer pressure, staying away from substance abuse. I've heard relationship experts assert that getting over the hurt of a lost love is not always easy. Long before Dr. Phil arrived on the scene, it might have been one of these experts who coined the phrase "breaking up is hard to do." These things are often easier said than done because they involve taking some kind of action that goes deeper than mere words.
Forming a Successful Young Writers’ Group
July 1, 2005
 Over three years ago Nick Barstad excitedly filled out an application to volunteer
at the local library. He was full of little ideas to suggest to his supervisor. The majority of them revolved around the
concept of making the library a place where teen writers could come for support,
as well as providing a venue for displaying their work. We've posted Nick's account on how it came to pass.
"Face the Issue" backed by star-power
CCF Recommended
 We were encouraged to hear from ET-online the welcomed news that, "A-list stars
such as HALLE BERRY, CATHERINE ZETA-JONES, NICOLE KIDMAN and JULIANNE MOORE are using their power to raise
awareness on a number of issues. The PSAs are part of a self-awareness program
called Face the Issue. They'll be addressing issues such as anorexia, bulimia,
alcoholism, drugs, and domestic abuse. [ Visit Website ]
[ Message board ]
Check Yourself
June 9, 2005
We came across the www.checkyourself.org site after seeing
advertisements for it on TV. It's a good "mirror" to look into. There are short
quizzes one can take related to alcohol, marijuana and other drug uses and the
answer, based on your responses, comes back as you soon as you click the submit
button.
How Much Could I Earn?
Explore the CollegeBoard.com site!
 Have you visited the College
Board's website recently? Normally you would go there when registering for
your SATs and other standardized tests. You will also find a wealth of information to help you choose a career.
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