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Time well spent: Jim Lee and Marv Wolfman

NEW YORK -- From commercial cover artist to rogue to video game director, Jim Lee's signature is synonymous with modern comics' culture. Lee is the executive creative director for Sony's upcoming DC Univer...
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Polyvinyl Chloride and you

There is a social black cloud surrounding the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a type of plastic used to make everyday products. When produced or burned, PVC releases several toxins into the air, which can pote...
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Gift Idea: tween heaven

The girl-volution of a tween can be a trying time-for both ‚ parents and the tween. You know that period between the ages of 9-12 when girls try to act like they are 30? Parents often wonder what is happening t...
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EarthTalk: Water shortage? Lead toys?

Dear EarthTalk: I saw a cover line on a magazine that said, "The next world war will be over water." Tell me we're not really running out of water!‚ -- Nell Fox, Seattle, WA‚  Today fully one-sixth of the wo...