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Summer books: Skip the blockbusters, let kids’ imaginations growA summer book allows kids to explore their own imaginations and versions of time, place, and character. Skipping the summer blockbusters could save kids from a world of wasted imaginations.
Kyra Sedgwick discusses the end of 'The Closer'Kyra Sedgwick and 'Closer' executive producer James Duff talk about the end of the series.
Women help Spider-Man net Sony $341 million and countingSpider-Man took in $140 million at the US box office in the first six days. Female viewers made up 42 percent of the Spider-Man movie audience
Kourtney Kardashian has a baby girl. Let the gushing begin.Kourtney Kardashian has a baby girl, Claire Danes is pregnant, so is Reese Witherspoon, and the fans are gushing. What's the deal with the Kardashians – and all celebrity baby love?
Seventeen magazine promises to stop manipulating photos of modelsIn response to a girl-led campaign to change the way women are portrayed in the media, Seventeen magazine has vowed to stop photoshopping its models and to promote healthy body images for its young readers.
Meatless Monday: Kale, apple, almond and Pecorino saladA crunchy salad that will keep its freshness more than a day.
China adoption diary: Maoming or bust – a return to Grace’s hometownPart 6 – China adoption diary: The sisters wrangle over pigtail pitch, Madeleine becomes a thoroughbred clothes horse, and Mom wonders, "What if Grace’s Chinese mother had any idea that her precious daughter was right here in Maoming for only one day?"
Ernest Borgnine: An actor with nearly seven decades on screenErnest Borgnine worked in more than 200 films and TV shows, including McHale's Navy. Ernest Borgnine, who passed on Sunday, won an Academy Award in the 1995 movie "Marty."
China adoption diary: "Officially ours," Madeleine Bao Yi becomes a BelsiePart 5 – China adoption diary: After questions from Chinese functionaries – such as "Why did you choose to adopt?" – the Belsie family officially becomes four, with new sister and daughter Madeleine Bao Yi.
Ringo Starr: 30 quotes for his birthday For his 72nd birthday, here are 30 quotes from Starr.
China adoption diary: The gotcha day "zap." Love at first sight.Part 4 – China adoption diary: Pig-tailed and rhinestoned Madeleine Bao Yi meets the Belsie family – her family – on gotcha day. It's love at first sight.
- Verbal EnergyIs your vocabulary in shape for the Olympics?
It turns out that the biggest sport at this summer's Games is something called 'athletics.'
Why Spider-Man is pulling in moviegoers. Again.‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ opened Tuesday, just five years after the previous Spider-Man franchise, and has already racked up more than $75 million.
Take This Waltz: movie reviewDirector Sarah Polley has a sometimes graceful understanding of emotional temperate zones, but the set-up of 'Take' is contrived.
The Magic of Belle Isle: movie reviewNot even Morgan Freeman can rescue this film from soppiness.
China Heavyweight: movie reviewThe idealism and heartbreak are universal in this new variant of a timeless theme.
'The Hobbit' director Peter Jackson announces end of principal photography'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' will come to theaters this December.
'Savages': Oliver Stone's mayhem feels like Quentin Tarantino movie'Savages' review: Oliver Stone's violent movie keeps the eye engaged, if not the mind.
Pay more for milk? Initiative aims to support family farmsKeep Local Farms, a program supporting New England dairy farms, asks consumers to pay extra for milk in order to boost local family businesses, similar to fair trade practices for coffee and chocolate.
Rescue dog: After years of saying no, dad gladly yields for AlbieAfter years of family lobbying for a dog, Peter Zheutlin finally gives in to his wife and sons. Searching the Labs4Rescue website, he can't resist a 3-year-old Yellow Lab-Golden Retriever mix named Albie.
