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Study takes rare look at how materialism develops in the young

12-11-2006 · EurekAlert!

As Christmas approaches, many people blame advertising for stoking the desire among teenagers to own the latest and best in computers, clothes, toys, video games, jewelry, sports equipment and cosmetics.

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Progress against sarcoma
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