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08/30/2010
Proposal would penalize movies showing actors smoking with an R-rating
If the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has its way, any future movie that shows an actor smoking will automatically get an R-rating.
■Class discussion: What was the last movie you remember seeing a character lighting up? Do you think it's more or less prelavent today to see characters smoking on screen? Is this a valid way to discourage smoking?
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Announcement for teachers
Bealls Department Stores, Inc., has launched the Bealls and Whistles for Schools grant program, which will give $10,000 grants to ten Florida schools. Applications for Bealls and Whistles for Schools grants will be accepted December 1-31, 2010.
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