The internet is a big part of life for young people today. In fact, if kids could have access to only one medium, more would choose the internet than the television, or telephone. No doubt, the new technology has plenty of benefits. But the information from the Internet is wide open, leaving it up to [...]

 
One of the biggest books and movies around right now is the Twilight franchise.  Although, that same fame won’t protect it from many of it’s critics. 

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