The Mennen Company was started in 1878, at Newark, New Jersey, moving to Morristown, New Jersey in 
1953, where it manufactured and sold many over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and personal products such as the Skin Bracer, Speed Stick (launched approximately 1954), and Baby Magic products. Lady Speed Stick was a foray into the women’s market, and was a huge success due to its shape, which fit a woman’s hand, and fragrances. Mennen was founded by Gerhard Heinrich Mennen, an immigrant from Germany, with his first product being talcum based powder, which was a real innovation at the time. His grandnephew, G. Mennen Williams, would go on to serve as Governor of Michigan from 1949-1961.
By Mennen was one of the most successful marketing slogans considering its simplicity. The associated jingle, written by Doug Katsaros, was notable for containing just three notes and ending each television commercial for Mennen products.
The company was led by several generations of the Mennen family before being sold to Colgate by the family in 1992. Today none of the Mennen family are involved in the company or its now parent.
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The beast with a million eyes is a science-fiction movie about an alien capable to see through the eyes of the many creatures he takes control of. It was produced and directed by David Kramarsky, although some sources say that it was co-directed by Lou Place and co-produced by Roger Corman and Samuel Z. Arkoff.The movie was released in 1955 by American Releasing Corporation that later became American International Pictures. In 2007 Metro-Goldwyn Mayer distributed this motion picture in his Midnight Movies catalog on a double-feature DVD shared with The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues.
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Updated and reviewed by: W. Douglas Tynan, PhD
Date reviewed: November 2007
When you were little, did you ever run away? Maybe you packed up your backpack and made it down the driveway or around the corner to your friend’s backyard. But after a little while, you forgot why you were running away and it was getting dark out, so you went home.
Hopefully, that was the last time you ever thought about running away because there’s a big difference between thinking about running away (or walking a few blocks down the street) and actually running away.
Running away is a serious problem. According to the National Runaway Switchboard, an organization that takes calls and helps kids who have run away or are thinking of running away, one in seven kids between the ages of 10 and 18 will run away at some point. And there are 1 million to 3 million runaway and homeless kids living on the streets in the United States.
Why Kids Run Away
Remember how you felt the last time you got in a big fight with your parents or one of your brothers or sisters? That kind of anger and hurt can be what pushes someone to run away from home. In fact, most kids run away due to problems with their families. Some kids run away because of one terrible argument. Some kids even decide to leave without ever having a fight. They might have done something they’re ashamed of, and they’re afraid to tell their parents.
Other reasons kids run away include:
abuse (violence in the family)
parents separating or divorcing or the arrival of a new stepparent
death in the family
birth of a new baby in the family
family financial worries
kids or parents drinking alcohol or taking drugs
problems at school
peer pressure
failing or dropping out of school
These are problems faced by lots of kids and teens - and there are ways to deal with all of these problems besides running away. Kids who think about running away might not know how to solve tough problems or don’t have adults to help them. Sometimes a really big problem can make it seem like running away is the only choice.
Unfortunately, the problems kids hope to escape by running away are replaced by other - sometimes even bigger - problems of life on the streets.
The Reality of Running Away
When you think about running away, you probably imagine that there will be no more rules, no parent to tell you what to do, no more fights. Sounds great and exciting, right? In reality, running away is anything but fun. Kids and teens who run away face new problems like not having any money, food to eat, a safe place to sleep, or anyone to look out for them.
People with no home and no money become desperate, doing anything just to meet their basic needs. Because of this, they often find themselves in risky situations that would be frightening, even for adults. Runaway kids get involved in dangerous crimes much more often than kids who live at home.
Kids who live on the streets often have to steal to meet basic needs. Many take drugs or alcohol to get through the day because they become so depressed and feel that no one cares about them. Some are forced to do things they wouldn’t normally do to make money. The number of kids with HIV or AIDS and other diseases is higher on streets, too, because these kids might use IV drugs or have unprotected sex (often for money).
Runaway Prevention
Let’s face it - stress is a part of life, even for kids - but being able to deal with problems with confidence, hope, and practical solutions makes kids less likely to run away.
To build your problem-solving skills, try to:
Know your emotions. Try to understand what you are feeling inside and use words to describe it.
Express your emotions. Don’t be afraid to tell those close to you how you’re feeling and why. Use words, not actions. This is especially true for anger. Anger is one of the hardest emotions to manage because it’s so strong - but everyone needs to learn how to express angry feelings without violence.
Know how to calm yourself down after you’re upset. Maybe you need to run around outside, listen to music, draw, or write poetry. Do whatever safe things you need to do to feel better.
When you have a problem, try to come up with a list of solutions. Get someone else to help you if you can’t think of at least three things to do. For each possible solution, ask yourself “If I do this, what would happen next?”
Get some help from trusted adults - someone like a parent, close relative, teacher, or neighbor. Know who you can count on to support and help you.
What If You’re Thinking of Running Away?
It may feel like there’s no way to fix the problems that are making you think about running away. If you can, tell your mom or dad how you feel. They need to know that you’re upset or that you’re afraid they don’t love you or want you around. It may be possible to work together as a family to change things for the better. Sometimes talking with a counselor as a family can help.
If the problem is as serious as abuse and a parent is involved, then talk to a teacher or counselor at school, a good friend’s parent, a close relative, or another trusted adult. Let that person help you find somewhere safe to stay. It might be hard to share this secret because you may feel ashamed or afraid of getting someone in trouble, but remember that abuse is never your fault.
Another option is to call the National Runaway Switchboard at (800) 621-4000. It’s open 24 hours a day and the call is free. The switchboard operators get thousands of calls each year, many from kids who have run away or know someone who has.
What If Your Friend Wants To Run Away?
If your friend is thinking about running away, warn him or her about how tough it will be to survive on the streets. Your friend is probably scared and confused. Try to be supportive and help your friend feel less alone. Remind your friend that, whatever the problem is, there are other ways to deal with it, even if neither one of you can think of the ways right now. An adult will know how to help.
It takes courage to tell an adult that your friend is about to run away, but try to do this as soon as possible. Being a real friend doesn’t mean keeping a secret when it can hurt someone. It means doing the best thing possible for your friend. And running away isn’t a solution for either of you. It only leads to more problems and danger.
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Iron Man 2 is an upcoming 2010 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the 
same name from Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures. It is the sequel to 2008’s Iron Man, and the second film in a planned trilogy. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film stars Robert Downey Jr. reprising his role as Tony Stark, an industrialist and master engineer, also known as the superhero, Iron Man. The film is scheduled to be released in the UK on April 30th and in North America on May 7, 2010. The soundtrack will feature music by AC/DC.
Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster film based on the legendary Marvel Super Hero “Iron Man”, reuniting director Jon Favreau and Oscar nominee Robert Downey Jr. In “Iron Man 2”, the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored Super Hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces
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Judy Garland (June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969) was an American actress and singer. Through a career that 
spanned 45 of her 47 years, Garland attained international stardom as an actress in musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist, and on the concert stage. Respected for her versatility, she received a Juvenile Academy Award, won a Golden Globe Award, received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for her work in films, as well as Grammy Awards and a Special Tony Award. She had a contralto singing range.
After appearing in vaudeville with her sisters, Garland was signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a teenager. There she made more than two dozen films, including nine with Mickey Rooney and the 1939 film with which she would be most identified, The Wizard of Oz. After 15 years, Garland was released from the studio but gained renewed success through record-breaking concert appearances, including a critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall concert, a well-regarded but short-lived television series and a return to acting beginning with a critically acclaimed performance in A Star Is Born (1954).
Despite her professional triumphs, Garland battled personal problems throughout her life. Insecure about her appearance, her feelings were compounded by film executives who told her she was unattractive and overweight.[citation needed] Plied with drugs to control her weight and increase her productivity, Garland endured a decades-long struggle with prescription drug addiction. Garland was plagued by financial instability, often owing hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes. She married five times, with her first four marriages ending in divorce. She also attempted suicide on a number of occasions. Garland died of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 47, leaving children Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft, and Joey Luft.
In 1997, Garland was posthumously awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Several of her recordings have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 1999, the American Film Institute placed her among the ten greatest female stars in the history of American cinema.
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ron Man is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39 (March 1963), and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby.
Born Anthony Edward “Tony” Stark, he is an industrialist playboy and genius engineer who suffers a severe heart injury during a kidnapping in which his captors attempt to force him to build a massively destructive weapon. He instead creates a powered suit of armor to save his life and escape captivity. He later decides to use the suit to protect the world as Iron Man. Through his multinational corporation, Stark Industries, Tony created military weapons and his own metal suit is laden with technological devices that enable him to fight crime. Initially, Iron Man was a vehicle for Stan Lee to explore Cold War themes, particularly the role of American technology and business in the fight against communism. Subsequent re-imaginings of Iron Man have gradually removed the Cold War themes, replacing them with more contemporary concerns such as corporate crime and terrorism.
Throughout most of the comic’s history, Iron Man has been a member of the superhero team the Avengers and has been featured in several incarnations of his own various comic book series. The character has been adapted for several animated TV shows and films. The character is portrayed by Robert Downey, Jr. in the live action film Iron Man and features briefly in The Incredible Hulk; Downey will reprise the role in the upcoming sequel, Iron Man 2.
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I saw her smile and ever since I’ve been a beggar then a prince
That’s the legend of old Lady Luck
A pot of gold a phantom trail a ship of dreams that never sail
That’s the legend of old Lady Luck
Run out nowhere in the night I see her face so fair
But when I reach to hold her tight the lady isn’t there
Today my castles look so tall tomorrow at my feet they fall
That’s the legend of old Lady Luck
They say there’s fortune love and fame if you but call the lady’s name
That’s the legend of old Lady Luck
I’ve heldf her hand up like a ghost she’s not there when I need her most
The legend of old Lady Luck
I tried to catch the lady’s glance I called her name aloud
But when I reach to hold her tight she’ll vanish in the crowd
Another day another town I’ll hear the rustle of her gown
That’s the legend of old Lady Luck
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