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Teen text messaging up – but do they yack more than parents did?American teen text messaging is up from a median volume of 50 a day in 2009 to 60 received and sent today, according to a new study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. But as a measure of teen communication, it may not be much different than the level their parents engaged in.
'Die Hard 5' gets two new villains'Die Hard 5' will feature German actor Sebastian Koch and Russian actress Yulia Snigir as two sinister Russians.
Most teens are texting and driving; parents silentTexting and driving is still the norm among teen drivers, a new study finds. But parents are not talking about it.
Mango fruit smoothieA visit to a Gauguin exhibit on a chilly day inspired a tropical fruit smoothie.
Hunger Games: What's so great about a teen fight to the death?Calling all Hunger Games fans: Help this mom "get it." Why is a fight to the death among teens so great?
Could PBS Kids Barney be an extinct T. rex – in a good mood?When we saw the photos of the big fuzzy – but extinct – T. rex that scientists in China discovered, we couldn't help wonder about the PBS Kids Barney and what this means for evolution of kids' toys.
- Welcome to Modern Parenthood
Modern Parenthood, the Monitor's new community for parents, grandparents, friends – anyone, really – who believes in raising compassionate and engaged global citizens.
'Hunger Games': Will director Gary Ross return for the sequel?So far, there are conflicting rumors on whether 'Hunger Games' director Gary Ross will return for the adaptation of the sequel 'Catching Fire.'
Hunger Games: anti-family or bonding tool?Is “The Hunger Games” franchise subversively anti-family, or a family bonding tool? So far, many parents seem to be voting with their wallets. “The Hunger Games” movie has now surpassed the $300 million mark in total ticket sales, cleaning up for the third straight week at the box office.
How to grow and serve kumquatsA gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing and serving kumquats.
- Are you a TV trivia buff? Take our quiz
Ever since Philo T. Farnsworth, David Sarnoff, and Vladimir Zworykin started toying with vacuum tubes in the early part of the 20th century, we've been intrigued by the box with moving pictures and sound. Try your hand at our television trivia quiz.
Meatless Monday: Farro salad with roasted winter squash, spinach, and goat cheeseA hearty farro salad with enough warmth to get through chilly spring days.
Dwarf larkspur: an early, colorful wildflowerAmong the charming early wildflowers is dwarf larkspur, Delphinium tricorne.
Ham and corn chowderA chowder that makes perfect use of leftover Easter ham.
- Damsels in Distress: movie review
'Damsels in Distress,' from 'Barcelona' director Whit Stillman, has a lovely loopiness about it.
The Island President: movie reviewGlobal warming gets personal with 'The Island President,' an inspiring – and dispiriting – look at one man's fight to save his country from disappearing under a rising sea.
We Have a Pope: movie review'We Have a Pope' has an engaging premise but the story sags unaccountably in the second half.
Top Picks: The man behind Elmo, 'I'm Dickens...He's Fenster,' and moreHusband and wife duo Amadou & Mariam release a new album, a film quiz mixes movies with numbers, the video game 'Journey' explores human interaction, and more top picks.
American Idol: Even Jennifer Lopez could not save DeAndre BrackensickAmerican Idol: On Thursday night, DeAndre Brackensick was once more in the bottom three. Should American Idol judges have used their save on DeAndre?
'Mad Men': Catch up for the new season Where did we leave our favorite ad agency a year and a half ago? Here's a quick refresher as season 5 premieres on March 25.
