Free Printable Doctor Who Masks for Halloween, Coloring Pages, Crafts

BBC's sci-fi show "Doctor Who" celebrates its 50th birthday in 2013. My youngest daughter discovered Doctor Who in 2005 when she was seven. The current Time Lord was the Ninth Doctor, Christopher Eccleston. The current Eleventh Doctor is Matt Smith. If you love galaxy hopping in the TARDIS, and battling Cybermen and Daleks here are free printable Doctor Who coloring pages to extend your adventures.  Free Printable Doctor Who Coloring Pages, Crafts, Masks

Yes, Virginia, Contestants DO Have Sex on The Bachelor

ABC's "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette"--what a hoot. Line a bunch of competitive exhibitionist singles up so the chosen exhibitionist can knock them out one at a time. Talk about a recipe for misery.

A few years ago, I pondered "aloud" in a article on Yahoo! if contestants had sex on the show. That would just be the coup de grace, wouldn't it?

When asked if Bachelors/Bachelorettes did the dirty host Chris Harrison said  'Well, Duhh...'.  Okay, so maybe it should be obvious. My 16 year old knew.

Evidently, each bachelor has sex with an average of three girls per season. So not everyone has sex. Whew. I feel much better now. Bachelor Bob Guiley was the reigning gigolo, racking up a five and one half sexual encounters.

Snarkiness notwithstanding, I'm worried about the emotional trauma involved. Did everyone check their brain at the door? With all those hook-ups, some contestants are bound to go home with lovely parting gifts in the form of STDS.

Then there's shame, rejection, self-doubt, hurt. Plus, who knows if the hook-ups end up together? I'd always be wondering if when he was with me, if it was better with Bachelorette #12, or 18 or #5? Then there's objectification and sexist issues.

I've heard of test-drives, but seems to me you're just getting someone else's (very) used goods. I know, few adults bring virginity to the table. But do we really want to create more opportunities for mindless sex? Hook-ups aren't as casual as people would like to believe. They leave emotional scars. Ask any therapist.

Try as we humans might to root out this monogamous habit, we just can't shake it. We just can't handle quick in and out connections (pun intended).

On-show sex pours emotional gasoline to the already-volatile Molotov cocktail that is "The Bachelor." I won't put it down to our lowering morals. Hook-ups have always happened. I will warn participants to watch out. Making a contest (and conquest) out of relationships is going to come back to bite.

For more on dating, relationships and intimacy, visit me at www.emotionalhealthhelp4u.blogspot.com.

Free Printable Disney Easter Cards and Crafts

Little ones love Disney characters. So why not celebrate the joy of Easter with these free printable Disney Easter activities. Need Easter greeting cards? Here are links for ten different Disney character Easter cards. Print Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eyeore, Rabbit, Roo and all your friends from the Hundred Acre Woods. How about some free printable Looney Tunes Easter cards? You'll find printable Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and other character cards and clipart. I've included links for other cartoon characters, too. For Easter letters, print stationery and write an Easter message to grandma and grandpa, teachers and friends. Free Printable Disney Easter Activities 

Best Non- Scary Halloween Movies for Children - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

Best Non- Scary Halloween Movies for Children I am self-confessed coward about scary movies. I don't watch them. I was pretty careful about what I let my children watch, knowing that they were easily frightened. Looking for some non-scary Halloween movies? Here are some you're sure to enjoy. These films are funny, silly and utterly charming. Read on...

Free Ramadan Activities and Islamic Faith Instruction for Children

Free Ramadan Activities and Islamic Faith Instruction for Children Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr are essentially summer holidays that occur before most students are back in school. If you would like to explore Islam, Ramadan and Eid in school or homeschool, here are free resources. If you are Muslim, these will help you to grow in your faith. In the Muslim tradition and calendar, Ramadan is a holy season dedicated to spiritual activities, fasting and prayer. Ramadan typically coincides with the western month of August. The month of Ramadan ends with Eid-ul-Fitr (often shortened to Eid or "lesser Eid"). This is a three-day period following the sawm (fast). For 2011, Ramadan begins on Aug. 1 and ends with Eid around Aug. 30 (or when the crescent moon appears). Here are free printable lessons on Islam and particularly Ramadan, for Muslim children and children of other faiths. Read on...

Free Printable Scooby Doo Coloring Pages

Free Printable Scooby Doo Coloring Pages
Rooby-Dooby-Doo! Hey Mystery, Inc. lovers, whose your favorite sleuth? Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy or the pooch himself, Scooby Doo? Whether you like the old Hanna-Barbera cartoons (old as in like when I was a kid) the newer Cartoon Network Scooby Doo or the movies, here are free printable Scooby Doo coloring pages.

GLEE, The Music, The Christmas Album Review

"Glee, The Music, The Christmas Album" premiered on November 16, 2010. This holiday CD features 12 tracks of contemporary favorites (Last Christmas), secular classics and some religious Christmas carols. Read on...

"The Twilight Zone" Makes Great Sociology, Psychology Lesson Plans

You may know that "The Twilight Zone" was a killer thriller TV series. You may know that Rod Serling created The Twilight Zone, movie and comic series. You doubtless recognize the TZ theme song. Here are some  little known facts about the Twilight Zone. Read on...

Donald Trump's 'The Apprentice' in the Business Marketing Classroom

Donald Trump's The Apprentice in Business Marketing Classroom with Free Lesson Plans
Donald Trump has worn different hats. Most recently, as host of his reality RPG/ survivor TV show, The Apprentice, Trump wears an unlikely hat as educator. Marketing, business and economics instructors show The Apprentice in class.
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'Hell's Kitchen' Gordon Ramsay Cooks Up 'MasterChef' Amateur Competition

Hot-headed Chef Gordon Ramsay brews up more kitchen flame wars with 'his imported from the UK' cooking competition MasterChef. Instead of professional chef cook offs as in Hell's Kitchen amateurs compete for cash prizes and the chance to author a cookbook in Masterchef. Joining Chef Ramsay are two cooking guru-restauranteur experts. Read on...

The Office Loses Steve Carell Michael Scott

Can The Office Survive Boss Michael Scott Loss when Steve Carell Leaves After Season 7?
Based on the BBC, NBC's The Office has attracted a cult following since 2005. After it's 7th season, Steve Carell will cash in his chips as the bombastic, ADHD office manager Michael Scott. Can The Office survive?
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How to Use Movies, Films and Television in the Classroom

How to Use Movies and Television as Lesson Plans in the Classroom
Showing movies in the classroom is becoming increasingly more popular as entertainment devices and digital technology improves. Do movies, films and television have a place in education? Is it lazy teaching to show a movie in class?
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Fox TV 'Glee' Lessons for Performing Arts

Glee Season Two: Lessons for Performing Arts Students
Fox TV's hit musical television show Glee is back with a vengeance for season two. At first, many worried that Glee ape High School Musical. Wrong! Glee combines high school angst, real world drama and stellar musical performances.
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'Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution' TV Show Takes on School Lunch Menus

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Visits the USA's Fattest City; Huntington West Virginia
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution features British chef Jamie Oliver trying to take a bite out of obesity. Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution first and second episodes take on school officials and food services in Huntington, West Virginia.
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Ten Best Children Christmas Cartoons

Top 10 Classic Childrens' Christmas Cartoons
Remember when we could only see holiday movies when they came on TV, once a year? Here are ten of the most beloved classic Christmas cartoons. Enjoy them again or for the first time this Christmas season.
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'Imus in the Morning' on Fox Business: Ignorance is Business

Fox Business Features 'Imus in the Morning':
My weekly diatribe against buffoonry. This week's piece de resistance goes to Don Imus, he of 'nappy headed hos' fame. Don Imus is back on WABC doing the Fox Business report as 'Imus in the Morning. Low standards pay,I guess...
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Dr. Who: BBC Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Who is Dr. Who?
Who and What is 'Dr. Who'? A look at the BBC Wales sci-fi show, in it's 45th year. Dr. Who has American audiences young and old glued to the tube! Join the Doctor currently played by David Tennant)and his assistant as they battle Cybermen and Daleks in the good ship Tardis (aka an old police call box).While I'm probably stretching it to call Dr. Who educational, it's not not educational, and it's really cool time travel adventure!
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How to Choose Family TV Shows

How to Choose Children and Family Television Shows
It's important to choose family shows wisely. It's also important to watch more mature TV shows with children.
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Best Family TV Shows

Best Family TV Shows to Watch with Kids
It's important to choose family shows wisely. It's also important to watch mature TV shows with children. I have a rule of thumb for choosing family television shows. Comedy: think older. Drama: think younger. Here's a list of great educational shows to enjoy with children! Mythbusters, Nature, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? AFV, American Idol and more...! Definitely not childish shows!
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