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Surprisingly, the study - unlike other research that has linked little girls' concern about their body image to an increased risk of eating disorders down the road - did not observe the young participants' self-esteem taking a hit after watching animated princess movies. Nevertheless, the Florida researchers recommend using these mini-chick flicks to lead into conversations with kids about what beauty is all about. Some talking points: Pencil-thin princess waists are not real. And it's possible to look good without butt-length, straight hair. I'm having a hard time selling my daughter on that last...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Disney's Princess: A Breakthrough for Curly Hair | 12/11/2009 | See Source »

...economy may be showing signs of perking up, but the recession's gloom has hit the holiday-card industry. Greeting-card giant Hallmark has rolled out some 25 new recession-themed cards this year - up from just five last year. "We can say it: This wasn't the year that any of us had hoped for," reads one gold-inked card. Another shows a small Christmas tree with three wrapped presents underneath: "We don't have to have a lot to have everything...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Holiday Cards for the Recession-Bummed | 12/11/2009 | See Source »

After the clock hit zero, the entire Harvard roster sprinted exuberantly off the court—its most emotional celebration since a dramatic triple-overtime win over William & Mary in the home opener...

Author: By Dennis J. Zheng, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Men's Basketball Repeats Upset With 74-67 Win at BC | 12/10/2009 | See Source »

...think it’s important that we have to hit on a few if not all cylinders to win a game like that,” Amaker said. “[Lin] was sensational but it was hard to find multiple guys giving us the kind of production we need to get to pull a game like that...

Author: By Martin Kessler, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Crimson Look For Repeat of Last Year | 12/9/2009 | See Source »

Although a second option failed to emerge in the Crimson’s previous matchup, the team is filled with potential suitors for the role. Seven players this season have scored in double figures, and Harvard will be hoping that two or three of them can hit shots and help the Crimson return to Cambridge with a major victory...

Author: By Martin Kessler, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Crimson Look For Repeat of Last Year | 12/9/2009 | See Source »

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