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As bad as it gets

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The motion picture industry has always exploited the potential box-office success of war films despite the anti-social themes of such movies. The industry fails to touch on the realistic and social issues and the morals learned from the war which should be the main reason for making the films.

Author: Medved, Michael
Publisher: The American Legion
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1998
Analysis, Portrayals, Veterans, War films, War movies

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The stress culture gets more intense

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Stress is a constant part of modern life which may be alleviated by meditation or hormone therapy. Meditation forces people to become aware of their body and has calming effects. Researchers have also synthesized a neuropeptide that dulls the release of stress reactions.

Author: Hooper, Joseph
Publisher: Fairchild Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: M
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 1052-8563
Year: 1992
Care and treatment, Usage, Job stress, Hormone therapy, Stress (Psychology), Meditation

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School for sandals: Karma and culture draw Hollywood to the free-spirited Crossroads School

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The children of such celebrities as Goldie Hawn and Dustin Hoffman have attended the nontraditional school, which has strong academic standards and a mandatory community service program for students. Self-awareness is also encouraged.

Author: Wallace, Amy
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1995
Innovations, Schools, Los Angeles, California

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