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Opponents of video-game laws argue that it is the job of parents, not government, to regulate which games kids can purchase. But some parents say they could use more guidance in determining which games are appropriate for their children. Ruben Burgos, 44, of Chicago, who has a 6year-old son, supports Blagojevich's plan. "Parents need help with control of video games in the same way they needed help with control over cigarettes. Kids can still get cigarettes, but the laws do help," Burgos says...
...working our famous people too hard? Just as his latest album was hitting store shelves, American Idol RUBEN STUDDARD checked into a hospital for exhaustion, following in the steps of a spate of other recently petered-out celebs including teen queen Lindsay Lohan, Law & Order: Criminal Intent detective Vincent D'Onofrio and comedian Bernie Mac. Studdard, who has been on a new diet to trim his 400-lb.-plus physique, canceled album promos and two concerts last week. There's not much we can do for Rube, but it might make his label feel better if you actually bought...
...Republicans have never said why we’re safer,” audience member Ari S. Ruben ’08 said. “The fact that they have to defend their stance on the war in Iraq speaks volumes on Bush’s credibility...
America Coming Together (ACT), a nonprofit that helps Democratic candidates, plans to drag voters to the polls for an entire month. Ruben Marinelarena, an ACT organizer who graduated from Harvard last year, is responsible for ensuring that 6,000 Democrats who don’t always vote on election day get their vote counted before November 2. In a state where 366 votes decided the last election, Ruben’s job is no joke. Democrats have every reason to believe that if Ruben succeeds, John Kerry will win New Mexico. Democrats enjoy a 5 to 3 advantage among registered...
...audition; his debut CD sold nearly 38,000 copies in its first week. Jackson says he sometimes is worried that Idol the reality show will undercut Idol the music search, which in its first two seasons produced both salable talents and high ratings. "Kelly Clarkson was great," says Jackson. "Ruben--great. Clay--great. This is about being a serious talent competition. It's not just about voting for who you like...