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November 3, 2010, 11:20 am
As little as a decade or so ago, there were maybe a couple of well-known brands, department stores and independent shops. Yeah, well, those days are over! Today there are more designers, clothing chains and independent retailers than you can imagine! They take over magazine covers, newspapers and billboards everywhere you go. Stores
spend billions of dollars each year trying to get their name out there, trying to become the latest and greatest, with the hottest styles and trends.
It all leads to a temptation to own the newest things, especially if they come with an
obscenely large label [ ...continue reading ]
October 21, 2010, 8:37 am
Photo taken from http://www.flickr.com/photos/modestchanges/3214701196/ by michal_hadassah
In recent times, there has been a lot of emphasis in our country and throughout the world about equality among all citizens. This usually refers to equality among people of different races, religions and economic backgrounds.
But one area that seems to be forgotten a lot is equality among genders. I think people do not pay as much attention to this one because they might think there is nothing to improve, but boy are they ignorant! Even in our modern and advanced world, there are still so many things that are not [ ...continue reading ]
October 4, 2010, 9:15 am
Everyone has her own style, be it preppy, punk, classy, trendy, gothic, sporty or just plain casual. I believe your style can truly say a lot about your personality and what kind of person you are. Your style can express what kind of mood you are in, what some of your interests are or what your profession is. Your style can maybe even tell where you are from or what religion you are. Being so into fashion, I believe that your style is a key ingredient in portraying to others the type of person you are.
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September 24, 2010, 6:12 pm
While I was in Washington, D.C., for a summer program at Georgetown University , I had the opportunity to meet other high school kids from all over the country and the world! There were kids from everywhere from California to Kansas to South Korea! People drove, took a train or had some very long plane rides. Coming from Pittsburgh, Pa., I probably had one of the shortest commutes.
I was very nervous about meeting people and finding a group of friends to hang out with during the week. The first person I met was my roommate, [ ...continue reading ]
September 21, 2010, 9:12 am
Any magazine you flip through, television commercial you watch or website you see with people modeling clothes gives the same message: perfection. Who can resist that long, luscious, healthy hair, that golden bronze tan, that size-0 waist? Well we, our society, cannot! We see the same type of people in all these ads and messages, so we automatically think, This is how we should all look—like perfect, plastic people. This is the standard of beauty in our society.
Little do we think that the gorgeous hair is retouched, that the golden tan is fake or [ ...continue reading ]
July 30, 2010, 11:13 am
With all of millions of people participating in social-networking sites and programs today, it can be hard to remember sometimes that this common hobby can still be dangerous. You may think that the only people who are able to view your information are the “friends” on your page, but that is a common misconception. Child predators, police officials and the government all have their ways of accessing your pages—putting you at risk of possibly attracting unwanted attention or, at worst, getting busted.
Facebook, for instance, is a great way to meet new people, reconnect with old friends [ ...continue reading ]
June 24, 2010, 1:11 pm
Being part of the first generation of texters, I seem to know all of the ins and outs of the phenomenon. Even though I am not a licensed driver yet, I am still fully aware of all of the dangers of “texting behind the wheel.” Being the passenger of many of my friends who are all starting to get their licenses, it makes me nervous when they even look at their phone for a split second, knowing anything can happen as soon as they take their eyes off of the road. A problem we have that applies to [ ...continue reading ]
June 17, 2010, 2:27 pm
It seems to be every parent’s dream to send their kids off to college, so they can get a great education pursuing what they love and find a successful, well-paying job and eventually settle down and provide them with grandchildren some day. In thinking about all those big goals, it’s easy to forget about the little stuff leading up to the great milestones in life. The graduations. The packing and unpacking. Getting rid of old treasures from your childhood room and most importantly, the good-byes. But as my older sister is going off to college next fall, I [ ...continue reading ]
April 8, 2010, 4:36 pm
“Dad can you take us to the movies tonight?” “Mom, can you take me to the mall for a few hours?”After a mere 16 years, these words will all be put to rest when you finally pass that driving test! The freedom you have when you get your license will open up a whole new opportunity for plans, taking care of errands and running out at the spur of the moment to be with your friends. But wait, we can’t forget that you actually have to get your license before all of this can happen!
The six or [ ...continue reading ]
February 11, 2010, 5:02 pm
So what’s the deal with teens and our cell phones? They’re like an essential body part—we feel incomplete without them. Cell phones are our connection to friends and family out of the country, out of state, even right next to us. They’re a fast social networking device that helps us stay connected to others so that they’re never more than a call or text away. Since I don’t drive yet, one of the biggest reasons I always have my cell phone by my side is the convenience factor. Knowing that the person will get [ ...continue reading ]
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