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    Barbie's Career Move Leads to Warning

    Mon, 12/06/2010 - 13:06 EDT - Portfolio.com - Daily Brief
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    Mattel is always hoping that new dolls will capture girls' imaginations and career aspirations. But the company's new Video Girl doll is garnering some unwanted attention—and warnings about child porn.

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