* Its a magic carpet ride Nov 11, 2009
Even the shows world famous Cookie Monster has taken the lesson to heart. He now confines his cookie munching to occasional treats, while using carrots and fruit as his snacking staples. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
READERS' STORIES: You share 40 years of memories Nov 6, 2009
My favorite character was Cookie Monster, who literally got me in trouble with my mom. Whenever Cookie Monster ate cookies, more than 70% of the cookies would fall right out of his mouth I thought that was so funny ... Well, I pretended to be Cookie Monster and eat cookies with about 70% falling out of my mouth; my mother would warn me a few times to stop doing that, and after I continued doing it, she would spank me. (USA Today)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 5, 2009
Google has maked the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street with a new 'doodle' featuring the programme's Cookie Monster. The United Nations is pulling out at least 600 international staff from Afghanistan amid concerns about further Taliban attacks after five workers were killed in their guesthouse last week. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
The Parenting Place Mar 5, 2009
Elmo, Big Bird, Ernie, Bert, Zoe, Oscar, Grover and Cookie Monster came right along with mama and dada," she said. "I don't know how that fits into the pediatric studies, but it is proof positive that she was watching and retaining from a very young age. "I still limit television to an hour a day, but there will always be grandparents and friends who don't have the same philosophy. I feel like the key is to keep an eye on it and know what your kids are watching.". (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Kids, don't lick your dirt bikes, OK? Mar 1, 2009
" Actually, whatever controversies there may be about dirt bikes, kids mistaking them for lollipops is not one that ever has come up. But it's easy to see how this overbroad law came about. Congress was reacting to the recall of 45 million toys and children's items last year, including the Cookie Monster and Thomas the Tank Engine, that were contaminated by lead and other dangerous stuff. So Congress voted overwhelmingly last summer -- 89-3 in the Senate and 424-1 in the House -- to impose the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
