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China adoption diary: East-West diplomacy, and family normalizingPart 11 – China adoption diary: Goldfish for a tantrum, passing medical muster, and a needed laundering add up to a good family day of East-West diplomacy.
Family Portrait in Black and White: movie reviewThe story of a Ukrainian woman who has raised more than 20 foster children is fascinatingly told.
Jennifer Lopez exits American Idol: Who will be the new judges?Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are leaving American Idol. Will Mariah Carey and Adam Lambert become the next American Idol judges?
Union Square: movie reviewActress Mira Sorvino is a little too good at playing annoying.
- Easy Money: movie review
Despite double and triple crosses, director Daniél Espinosa keeps his characters front and center.
Trishna: movie reviewActress Freida Pinto's occasional opacity works in the movie's favor as her character, Trishna, remains mysterious.
'Ice Age: Continental Drift' and 'The Lorax' battle for Chinese viewers'Ice Age: Continental Drift' is opening the same weekend in China as 'The Lorax.' Why is China forcing two Hollywood movies to compete for ticket sales?
Culture of clutter taking over American families, says new bookA mulit-year study by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Connecticut College sheds new light on the culture of clutter taking over America. It's not pretty. The results are coming out in a book, complete with photos, called 'Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century.'
'Fifty Shades of Grey:' Another series that is not for this momFifty Shades of Grey, a recent best-selling trilogy, doesn't impress this mom – the book's target audience.
'Brave' princess breaks Disney stereotypes. Or does she?Does Disney-Pixar's 'Brave' – featuring the atypical Princess Merida – present an original storyline and overcomes stereotypes of animated female characters? One critic says yes, although others claim the opposite.
'Oz: The Great and Powerful' trailer debuts at Comic-Con'Oz: The Great and Powerful' is director Sam Rami's prequel to the original Wizard of Oz. The movie, 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' is about how the ruler of Emerald City came to Oz and became the character known in the 1939 film.
- Steven Tyler bids adieu to American Idol. Is Jennifer Lopez leaving too?
Steven Tyler will return to Aerosmith full time. Jennifer Lopez is hinting she's leaving American Idol too.
Back to school already? Debate continues over year-round benefitsBack to school time has arrived for those students on the year-round schedule, but the debate continues over whether learning improves with shorter, more frequent breaks.
Rescue dog Albie arrives at his new home after a long journeyAfter the longest, slowest weekend in the Zheutlin household, their rescue dog Albie finally arrives. The 3-year-old Yellow Lab-Golden Retriever mix is as gentle and sweet as the family could have hoped.
China adoption diary: A document goes missing; stanch the panic!Part 10 – China adoption diary: After waking up with a dog pile of kids in her bed, Mom sets out to finalize paperwork and ... discovers something missing.
Italian tuna pasta saladA cool, quick dinner for hot summer nights.
Kristin Chenoweth thanks fans for 'their prayers'Kristin Chenoweth, who was released from hospital after being injured on the set of 'The Good Wife, is home resting now. Kristin Chenoweth will have a recurring role as a reporter in the CBS drama.
Teen Vogue protest: More demands for unaltered photosTeens protested outside the offices of Teen Vogue on Wednesday, demanding that the fashion magazine stop altering its photos and use diverse models. Last week, Seventeen magazine promised to stop altering its images.
Teens waiting to get drivers' licenses, prefer public transportTeens are waiting longer to get their drivers' licenses, according to a new study. They prefer walkable cities and good public transportation to the hassle and cost of maintaining a car.
Garlic scapes and pan-fried sea bassScapes are the tendrils that sprout from garlic bulbs. They also add a tasty crunch to savory dishes.
