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Tobacco marketing works on kids

Shocking report reveals link between tobacco advertising and tobacco use among youth

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France bans television shows aimed at kids under three

Channels cannot promote BabyTV or BabyFirstTV

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Olympian Michael Phelps endorses Frosted Flakes, becomes McDonald's ambassador

Goes "for the quick cash of pushing junk food at the expense of children. . . ."

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On keeping my mouth shut for once, or, team sports build a girl’s confidence

Long-time readers may be surprised that I actually attend my daughter’s softball games even though the girls wear these uniforms:

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After all, local businesses have been supporting kids’ sports teams forever, right? What is possibly wrong with that?

The girls lined up for a photo of their backsides to prove to Graco yes, we are wearing the uniforms you provided.

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One team member was overheard saying: “I feel so used.”

And no, it wasn’t my brainwashed daughter, either.

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