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Captaining America: Tales of Two Icons

Posted on July 2, 2013 by natalierosinsky

What could Captain America and Helen Keller possibly have in common?  Read on . . . . As Independence Day approaches, movie theaters try to lure customers with patriotic blockbusters, or at least action-packed adventures, echoing the fight for freedom … Continue reading →

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Sharp Objects and Sharper Kids: Redefining Heroism

Posted on April 9, 2013 by natalierosinsky

What does it take to be a hero? In comics, physical daring and superpowers are typically needed. Spiderman broke new ground in the 1960s when teen Peter Parker realized that “with great power there must also come great responsibility.” Parker had … Continue reading →

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