‘The Hunger Games’ Rating: Did the MPAA get it Right?

Hunger Games Post by Suzette Valle

The MPAA has given ‘The Hunger Games’ a PG-13 rating, and given ’Bully’ an R. Kids can watch kids killing kids, but not kids swearing at other kids. Read the rest of the article at TheWrap.com.    

Hollywood Moves That Benefited Youth in 2011

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Before 2012 starts to highlight what’s wrong with Hollywood (and we know there’s plenty of that) it’s worth recognizing some things Tinsel Town did that we might consider an improvement. Hollywood managed to do some good this past year, though it’s difficult to realize this when the Kardashians are blinding everyone with their glowing skin and [...]

Grenades and GTL at Columbia University

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First, Snooki was tapped by Rutgers University to inspire those college students. OK, so we chilled out because we thought it was likely a one-time thing. But now Vinny Guadagnino, also of Jersey Shore infamy, lectured at the prestigious and (supposedly) highly selective Columbia University. I think I’m going to be sick.  It was suitably [...]

California Schools Can Win $20,000 With Real Seal Appeal Sweepstakes!

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Southern California’s elementary schools need all the help they can get in this economy.  Budgets for public schools have been slashed year after year and the results are evident; poor classroom conditions, lack of equipment, and art and music programs have all but disappeared. What school district can afford to pass up an opportunity to [...]

The Modern-Day Bullies: The ‘A’ Kids

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My new post over at The Patch. Please read the full article here.