Fashion survey on teen body image and campus Pokemon course
A national Body Image survey of over 2000 teens finds 70 percent like their reflection, 97 percent exercise, and high rates against extreme dieting and smoking. At the University of Alabama at Birmingham a two day noncredit course titled Pokemon Become a Master will be taught by Karol Miller, 21, a junior and bookstore worker.
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University of Alabama At Birmingham
Karol Miller
Miller
Steve Hartley
UAB
Wrong way dieting linked to weight gain in teens
Researchers from University of Texas at Austin and Stanford followed 692 girls from ninth to 12th grade. Annual interviews and measurements showed those who dieting or used appetite suppressants, laxatives, or vomiting gained more weight and were three times more likely to become obese than peers who did not diet. The study, in Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, calls for education on effective weight control strategies.
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University of Texas At Austin
Stanford University School of Medicine
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Tomb Raider The Last Revelation review for PlayStation
The Tomb Raider series returns with The Last Revelation from Eidos on PlayStation. Lara Croft leads players through an intricate set of tomb raids with strong graphics and cut scenes. Some camera and control issues persist, but the adventure remains engaging and visually polished for fans while newcomers are welcomed into the series.
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Lara Croft
Eidos
Lara
Werner von Croy
Asia
Laura
Skate street church outreach grows among LA area skaters
In Ventura near Los Angeles, 120 youths on skateboards attend Board for the Lord at Skate Street where Rev. Ryan Delameter preaches after a 15 minute Bible lesson. The program has drawn 60 to 175 youths in seven months, offering free skating with a faith message and teen testimonies from peers.
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Ventura
Calif
Ryan Delameter
Assembly of God
California
Los Angeles
Delameter
Tyler Batten
God
Morgan Bier
Greg Hayes
Ryan Latham
Torrance
Latham
Los Angeles Lakers
First Assembly of God Church
Jesus
Girls sports growth meets rising bad sportsmanship
The NSGA finds sharply rising participation by girls in baseball soccer and other team sports from ages 7 to 11 and 12 to 17, outpacing boys in most categories. Experts note growing pressure from parents and fans and warn attitudes may mirror those seen in boys sports.
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Washington
Thomas B. Doyle
National Sporting Goods Association
NSGA
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