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NFL Legend Franco Harris Stands By His Old Coach Joe Paterno And Loses His New Job

David Drew — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:54:35 +0000

Normally defending somebody you admired as a young man when he is in trouble will not get you fired. However, if your job is being the public image for a company and the person you defend is someone who may have known more than he'll admit about the sexual abuse of children, then all bets are off.

Does This JCPenney Ad Offend You? [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:44:59 +0000

Believe me, I've always loved Phoebe Cates, but she doesn't make me want to buy pants. JCPenney recently found themselves in hot water for selling a t-shirt for young girls that stated "I'm Too Pretty To Do Homework...". Parents were upset by the message and the store stopped selling the shirts. Now they are in a little hot water again over a recent ad campaign obviously geared towards men.

Shortly after this spot aired, there were again accusations of sexism and they stopped running the commercial. I'm hard to offend, but I see the point of those who were upset. Check out the controversial spot, do you think it goes too far? Is it sexist?

Dr. Oz Won't Back Down From His Claim Of Apple Juice Danger Despite Controversy

David Drew — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:45:55 +0000

Now apple juice poses a health threat to our families!? We all know that reports come out all the time telling us that certain things aren't good for us, but Dr. Oz recently caused quite a stir when he suggested apple juice can be dangerous for our families. Apple juice?! His claim is being met with criticism, but he insists that apple juice contains unacceptably high levels of arsenic.

'Maggie Goes on a Diet' Author Paul Kramer Defends Teen Dieting Book

David Drew — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:36:37 +0000

What do you think about this new book that deals with a young, chubby girl who is teased and then loses weight and becomes popular and active in sports? The author says people are taking it wrong and that it's about making healthy choices. Critics argue that lessons like this teach kids to judge people by what's on the outside versus their inner-worth. Furthermore,

5 Controversial Board Games

Chris Allen — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:57:16 +0000

I once was told by someone that our surroundings shape us for our adult life, and some of our childhood is programmed into us. When I read this article I was shocked that some of these games exist. Other people are noticing.......something isn't right.
It's hard to think of an activity more wholesome and family-friendly than an evening spent playing board games. But just as film has its 'Clockwork Orange', fiction has its 'Catcher in the Rye', and video gaming has its Grand Theft Auto, so too the world of board games has its controversial black sheep. Here are five you should probably skip at your next family game night.