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Sizzurp: It’s Not Cool
Sara Bellum
June 13, 2013
In recent months, gossip magazines have reported on Justin Bieber’s erratic behavior, such as wearing a gas mask, fainting at a London concert, and traveling with a mo Read More »
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What Happened to Mark?
March 02, 2010
The news story said Mark McGwire's voice "cracked with emotion" when he finally admitted to the world he had used steroids for 10 years, including the season he broke the home run record, hitting 70 slammers in 1998. Read More »
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Do Scientists Light Up?
February 23, 2010
Have you seen Avatar? Awesome special effects. And you had to love the story, especially if you're into science. But there was this one thing ...the top scientist (played by Sigorney Weaver) was a chain smoker. WHAT WAS THAT ALL ABOUT? Read More »
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Eminem and Elton John
February 19, 2010
Musician Elton John recently said he’s been helping rapper pal Eminem work through his problems with substance abuse. Read More »
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Let's Talk: First Impressions
February 04, 2010
Thanks to all the SBB readers who are leaving comments and asking questions on the Sara Bellum blog. It's time for Question #4-let us know what you think. Question #4: So, we're curious…how would you describe the Sara Bellum blog to a friend? Read More »
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Word of the Day: Disease
February 02, 2010
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word disease? You might think of cancer, diabetes, or epilepsy. But do you think of drug abuse? Probably not. But, for some people, drug abuse can lead to a disease called addiction. Read More »
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