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ModCloth Offers a Powerful Pledge Toward Public Health

August 27, 2014 by Amy Jussel Leave a Comment

Aug. 27, 2014 “If you repeat a lie often enough it will be believed” is a truth in itself, since scads of internet sources cite Joseph Goebbles as the originator of that quote despite blurry, (if any) … [Read more...]

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Truth in Advertising: A Bipartisan Body Image Bill Addressing Childrens’ Health

March 25, 2014 by Amy Jussel 4 Comments

May 3, 2016 Take Part! Seth Matlins gives an update on the status of H.R. 4445, and continues his worthy campaign for children's wellness via this poignant post, "Dear Parents: Victoria's Secret is … [Read more...]

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Deconstructing Thanksgiving Stereotypes: The Mediatrician Is In

November 22, 2010 by Amy Jussel 2 Comments

Nov. 25, 2015 Update: Couldn't resist this timely SNL Adele Thanksgiving skit slamming stereotypes...Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Nov. 27, 2014 Update: Favorite post to add this year for … [Read more...]

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Media Vamping: Twilight Talking Points, Bite Me Brouhaha

July 9, 2010 by Amy Jussel 11 Comments

July 9, 2010 “There’s an obsession among many teens today for all things vampire, and it looks like the craze is now leaving a mark…literally.” So goes the opener for CBS News Early Morning Show … [Read more...]

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12 Sep

How Can We Help Students Evaluate Scientific Information? Media Literacy Education! We recently convened #STEM & #MediaLiteracy educators to discuss the skills students need to learn to better evaluate scientific information & resist misinformation. ➡️

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12 Sep

Enjoying @iftf webinar happening now on #AI which is maxed out on attendees/Zoom, but viewable here: Complements the book I just finished, The Coming Wave which I HIGHLY recommend w/a macro lens on societal implications: https://www.the-coming-wave.com/ #IFTF

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6 Sep

"When #car companies aren’t busy sharing or selling your #data, they’re often not protecting it as well as they should. We couldn’t confirm if any of the car brands we researched meet our Minimum #Security Standards. That’s really bad and not normal" #tech

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7 Sep

Happening NOW...Great experts adding their perspectives via @FOSI on Zoom webinar right now: #tech4good #edu #storytelling #parenting

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