Geek culture grows up as fans age and spend
Pop culture shifts as early gamers and sci fi fans age, expanding markets for Mature and Everyone rated games while bookstores and magazines court older readers. KU professors note rising sci fi and fantasy publishing, film success, and broader acceptance beyond kid-focused hype.
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Altar Boyz sparks with faith wrapped in pop gloss
Five Christian idols stage a polished, high energy musical that blends modern pop flair with openly religious lyrics. The show skewers MTV culture while remaining sincere, delivering a midcard gospel message through catchy originals and energetic choreography.
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Total Request Live
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Simple strategies help Kansan kids fight overweight risk
A Kansas Health Institute study finds 60 percent of adults overweight with urban kids eating more fast food while rural kids favor fried chicken. Davis and team split children by weight, taught weight control habits in hour long sessions, used video conferencing, then remeasured after a year showing stable BMIs.
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Simple steps help teens curb obesity and live healthier
Davis notes small changes cut BMI as teens track intake and limit screen time. Teens average eight hours daily on TV and devices. reducing this boosts activity. Ignoring obesity risks heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and stroke later. Roger Martin of KU Center for Research adds context.
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