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- Verbal EnergyThe self-titled album and other creative wonders
Some concise idioms built on the notion of 'self' may be a bit too concise for the Monitor’s language columnist.
Ray Bradbury, a passionate sci-fi writer with the gifts of a painterRay Bradbury wrote his more than 500 stories, novels, plays, and poems on a typewriter, creating imagery that helped bring sci-fi and fantasy into the mainstream of American popular culture.
Drive-in theaters: a love letterThe drive-in theater was a star attraction during the summer.
Dog with no family lawyers up to resist adoption; town dividedDog in New Mexico has a bank account, a Facebook page and a lawyer. Blue, a free-roaming Australian cattle dog has lived in front of a general store for two years without incident and without family. He resists adoption. But a recent deadly pit bull attack on a person in a nearby town has turned some against him.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth: Too young to get engaged?Miley Cyrus, 19, and Liam Hemsworth, 22, announced their engagement today, raising questions about Hollywood's romanticized depiction of (too?) young marriage and its impressions on the average teenager.
Free games: the power of a kid’s imagination vs. gigabytesFree games needed for your kids this summer? Look no further then their own imaginations, give them unstructured time, and encourage creation. It can make a messy kitchen table, but too much media can create another kind of mess.
Ricotta cheese delightRicotta is a substantial filling for other dishes but it can also stand on its own as a low-fat, high protein dessert.
Amber Portwood, Teen Mom star, sentenced to prison. Are you sad?Amber Portwood, Teen Mom star, is sentenced to prison on a felony drug charge. Octomom Nadya Suleman is considering stripping for money. Rather than horrified glee when it comes to public mommy train wrecks, perhaps we should find some sympathy. And yes, even sadness.
Pleased with beesAlarm becomes delight as a beekeeper arrives to rescue a swarm.
'Hannibal' the TV series casts its villainThe 'Hannibal' TV series on NBC has cast a former James Bond villain as its titular character.
Facebook access for under-13 kids is good – if parents involvedFacebook is already used by millions of kids under 13 who lie about their ages to gain access. It makes sense that the social media network design specific guidelines for them, including parental permission.
Father's Day gifts in a divorce: Who buys? Who makes the cards?Father's Day gifts in a divorce fall to mom. Then one day, the teens say, "We got it, Mom."
Pre-school graduation: Sad symptom of accelerated childhoodGraduation rituals – gowns and mortarboard hats - are too grown up for preschool and kindergarten students. Our accelerated – anxiety provoking – modern childhood needs more simple, age-appropriate activities.
Fire up the grill!Beef kebabs with an Asian-style cherry barbecue sauce.
Disney: No more junk food ads for kids; and Mrs. Obama backs itDisney plans to junk the junk food ads in kids' TV programming. Anti-obesity crusader, first lady Michele Obama, will be at the announcement today to endorse the move.
'Game of Thrones' finale finishes the season with powerful momentsThe 'Game of Thrones' finale touches on events all over the country of Westeros.
Facebook lowering age restriction? Will your toddler friend you?Facebook is reportedly exploring lower age restrictions to allow the under-13 set to get in on the social network. Reality is, many under age are already using it – but do they really need it?
Richard Dawson remembered for personal touch hosting TV's 'Family Feud'Richard Dawson was an actor, comedian, and television game show panelist. But at least for one generation of fans, Richard Dawson will be revered for being the host of TV's 'Family Feud.'
Breastfeeding goals: Over half of new moms miss the markBreastfeeding goals are largely unmet in the US where 85 percent of new moms intend to breastfeed for at least three months; more than half of all new moms miss that mark.
High school graduation: Ode to the average studentHigh school graduation sees loads of 4.0s head across the stage for honors on their way to Harvard. But most wonderful and successful people never went to the stage for an honor. The average student's potential is full of surprises.
