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Child Trafficking in India: Lindsay Lohan’s new documentary (Video)

I was impressed when I saw that Lindsay Lohan had went to India to shoot a documentary on child trafficking in India. There are so many issues across the world that need to be addressed and brought into the light. I’ve tired of hearing negative things about Lindsay, so I want to applaud her for [...]

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Tags: child trafficking, documentary, lindsay lohan

In case you missed it: Queen Latifah’s New Moon Spoof

I was so busy this week, I missed the People’s Choice Awards. As my twitter people would say that was a big #FAIL. But, I’m focused and I’m grinding out some other opportunities so I’m happy on that front. I saw a hiliarious New Moon spoof featuring Queen Latifah that originally ran on the People’s [...]

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Tags: New Moon, people's choice awards, queen latifah, Robert Pattinson

Principal axed in scandal: Allegedly Fondled Boys

In perusing the internet today, I found a disturbing story about Quintin Cedeno, a 33 year old Queens, NY principal who is being accused of soliciting oral sex from students, fondling them with a trail of seemingly inappropriate messages. He was apparently fired from his post at a Queens High School yesterday. The story was [...]

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Tags: fondling boys, principal, quintin cedeno, soliciting oral sex

5 Teen Reader Shout Outs for Exclusive: “Very profound & real…”

A few months ago I visited New Jersey and keynoted a teen life conference for Planned Parenthood. It was an event that reached out to high school students and encouraged them to be “The Change That You Want To See In The World.” In addition to speaking at the event, I autographed copies of Exclusive [...]

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Tags: Exclusive: A Novel, hip hop culture, reader, shout outs

Letterman Weighs in on Arenas & Washington Wizards (Video)

In case you missed it: Only Dave could poke fun at such a serious situaiton and… well, make you laugh.

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Tags: athlete, david letterman, gilbert arenas, NBA, sports, Washington Wizards

Gilbert Arenas Suspended Indefinitely

After this picture appeared on the front page of the Sports Section in the Washington Post as well as the front page of ESPN.com, Gilbert Arenas was suspended indefinitely by the NBA. The photo of Gilbert shows him appearing to shoot at his teammates though he IS ironically under investigation for brandishing a firearm at [...]

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Tags: gilbert arenas, NBA, sports, suspended, Wizards

Rule To Live By: Purge Until It Hurts

I’ve been so focused in the new year. Largely because I’ve taken the time to discard unnecessary papers on, around and under my desk. I decided in 2009 that I would no longer expect myself to do my best work while surrounded by clutter. I’ve taken this philosophy to my closets, to my bedroom, and [...]

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Taylor Lautner=Highest Paid Teen Actor

DeadlineHollywood.com recently reported that Taylor Lautner is the highest paid teen actor. For all of you who watched the Twilight, and New Moon movies you know it isn’t simply because of his acting. This young boy got a body! Holla! Anyway, I’m happy for any young person who is working hard to get that paper. [...]

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Tags: hollywood, paid, Taylor Lautner, teen actor

Yasmin Shiraz to Present at National Girls Bullying Conference

I will be in the house at the 4th Annual National Girl Bullying Conference presenting a session that will feature my film, Can She Be Saved? and my book Retaliation. As most of you know, working with young women has been a passion of mine for many years, so I’m overjoyed that this opportunity has [...]

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Tags: Can She Be Saved?, national girl bullying conference, retaliation

Happy 2010!: My 10 Wishes for the World

Greetings! Happy New Year! Let’s win in 2010! Here are my 10 wishes for the world in 2010! May the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq be ended. May HIV/AIDS treatments be available and affordable for all people who need them. May our scientists and doctors find a cure for Cancer this year! May our social [...]