They don’t make boxes of cereal like they used to. We used to get toys buried inside and the words “less sugar” never graced the package. A decade or two ago, the appeal of cereal came not from the taste or the nutritional value, but from the goods and nutritional garbage inside.

Ice Cream Cones cereal

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Just like the clothes we wear, what we drive can be seen as an extension of who we are. Thanks to a number of innovative sources, these days automobile owners have more options than ever before to make a vehicle their own.

So, what exactly are some of the most recent developments in automotive accessorizing?

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As a sub-grantee of several different grants, Peter Maier and his staff help create abstinence education curriculum and compile data to evaluate how it is working for several educational institutions.

Maier, associate director for research services for the Center for Urban Initiatives and Research, is currently overseeing four projects funded by four different grants. The projects help evaluate how abstinence educators use lesson plans to teach teenagers ages 12 to 18. Most who go through the program are ages 12 to 14.

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Last Thursday, I left class early and like many students on campus, I unlocked my junky Schwinn (it amazes me why kids would spend so much money on a bike just to have it stolen).

I hopped on and coasted down Cramer. I approached Locust Street and as usual I stopped and looked both ways (I have that formula down pat). Locust was clear. As I crossed the road, a white Corolla sped down the street.

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There are many words that get our blood boiling, most of them being offensive. In this case, I am thinking more along the lines of words that get blood boiling in a good way.

Now, no need to cover the youngsters’ eyes: there are so many sexy words that can be used in everyday speech. These words evoke a deep feeling, making one feel sexy. Feeling sexy is half the battle when it comes to being confident with your sexuality. Okay, I am starting to sound like a psychology book.

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When Moda3 opened its doors to the public in June of 2004, they had no idea that they would be hosting one of the most distinctive urban snowboarding festivals Milwaukee has experienced — Boardfest.

On Saturday, Sept. 30, Moda3, which sells skate, street and snow apparel, gear and accessories, will host “Boardfest 06: The Urban Assault Rail Jam III,” from noon until 10 p.m.

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Reading may not seem like an act of rebellion, but in many cases it could be — especially if the book has been banned from a library or curriculum.

Some challenged books are obvious suspects, others not. Books are most often challenged for sexually explicit material, offensive language, violence, homosexuality, religious promotion and material unsuited for the age group.

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