by Jodie T.
Allen Editor’s note: Jodie T. Allen, former managing
and business editor at USNews and Washington editor of Slate
magazine, worked at the Washington Post for many years, including
as the editor of the Outlook section. She began her career at the
Post as a writer on… Read More »
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The Barbie vs. Bratz war died
earlier this year, when Mattel ate up the Bratz enterprise along
with their bare midriffs. Toy company Spin Master has just
introduced the "Liv Dolls" which are supposed to look
more like real girls than either of its predecessors and come with
changeable wigs… Read More »
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When I was younger, a lot of
my friends had American Girl dolls, but for some reason, they
didn't strike a chord with me. I kind of wanted one to fit in,
but my mother said they were expensive and she didn't like
them, so I stuck with my punk rocker, Jem. It wasn't till just
now, reading… Read More »
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