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China adoption diary: Through the looking glass into the US, and having a blastReturning from their two-week China adoption, the Belsie family hits the road with new daughter Madeleine Bao Yi, heading for a family reunion. Bao Yi has gone through the looking glass and is having a blast learning new traditions and more about who she is.
Mars time: One family lives by the Martian clockNASA flight director David Oh's family have shifted their sleep schedules so they're living by the Mars time zone.
Tony Scott: Maker of action films, including 'Top Gun'Tony Scott, director of 'Top Gun,' 'Crimson Tide,' 'Enemy of the State,' and 'Man on Fire,' died Sunday. Police say the death of Tony Scott was being investigated as a suicide.
Cookbook review: The Asian Grandmothers CookbookIf you aren't blessed with an Asian grandmother, this cookbook will guide you through the steps to make an authentic Asian dish without having to travel across the globe.
Male birth control pill may soon be a realityMale birth control was made possible with mice in lab experiments, say researchers, opening the door to a potential oral contraceptive for men.
Michael J. Fox could return full-time to TVMichael J. Fox is said to be working on a show for Fox that would be based on his own life.
Back to school: Fresh paint may improve school's overall qualityBack-to-school time sparks parents and educators to think about school improvement, inspiring one father to volunteer to paint his son's school in order to brighten the surroundings – and possibly the quality of thought.
Little Mermaid surgery; Do Disney Princesses need to be sexier?Little Mermaid surgery ad promotes the message that not even the body of Ariel is enough.
'Sparkle' has more emotional punch with star Whitney Houston'Sparkle' looks like a serviceable addition to the musical melodrama genre.
Rescue dog: Albie, my wingman, is a people-magnetRescue dog Albie, a half yellow Lab, half golden retriever, and total people-magnet, attracts strangers and conversation. Perhaps there will be a new Albie-inspired "Life is Good" T-shirt..
College may be out of reach for young immigrantsCollege may not be an option for young adults who can't apply for loans or private scholarships.
Kindergarten: Successful first day of school separation and launchKindergarten, especially the first day of school, is a lesson in letting go for kids and parents. In this big family moment, parents can expect successful separation and launch.
Lunch lady: No fines for her free lunches, but a feeLunch lady: A church member distributing state-funded free lunches for kids from her home on behalf of the Catholic church initially was threatened with a $600 fines is now facing a $1,000 zoning variance fee if she wants to continue.
Bumbo Baby Seats recall is a bummer: Mom mourns loss of cool ideaBumbo Baby Seats recall is a bummer for this mom: What a cool idea it was – as are a lot of other items recalled in just the past month, from strollers to baby monitors.
'ParaNorman' has flawless stop-motion animation'ParaNorman' looks great and has nods to classic horror films.
Robert Pattinson delivers a star turn in 'Cosmopolis'Robert Pattinson gives his best performance to date in David Cronenberg's new film.
Grading teachers: Tone is part of the conspiracy of learningGrading teachers is less about what is taught than how it's taught. Parents should grade teachers on their tone and how they make kids feel cared for and appreciated in the conspiracy of learning.
Disney Princess diversity: Characters changed via Tumblr, D-TechDisney Princess diversity, mostly non-existent in films and dolls, is evolving with people using Tumblr and 'D-Tech' to change characters' features to make images and dolls look like little girls of all ethnicities.
Kimchi-style cornThis is a refreshing summer side dish, crunchy and sweet with a touch of heat and just the right amount of garlic. It’s lovely with grilled meats or mixed into a green salad.
Two birthday cakes for Julia ChildWhen you have several cooks in the kitchen, things go faster but they can also go awry. What happened when we tried to bake two sponge cakes in honor of Julia Child's 100th birthday.
