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Julianne Moore, Chlo毛 Grace Moretz discuss making 'Carrie' in the digital ageJulianne Moore and Chlo毛 Grace Moretz star in the remake of Stephen King's novel 'Carrie.' Chlo毛 Grace Moretz plays the title protagonist, while Julianne Moore portrays her mother.
Five-spice pork roast with apple, onion compoteAn聽inexpensive pork roast, seasoned with fresh garlic and聽Chinese five-spice powder,聽and braised on a bed of聽apples, onions, and apple cider聽until falling-apart tender, becomes an impressive, company-worthy dinner.
CDC report: Flavored cigars popular with teensAbout 1 in 30 middle and high school students and 1 in 12 high school seniors reported smoking flavored cigars, according to a 2011 Center for Disease Control and Prevention survey.
'Beetlejuice 2': Director Tim Burton reportedly in talks to direct'Beetlejuice 2' could be directed by the original film's helmer, Tim Burton. Will 'Beetlejuice 2' finally move forward?
Wayne Newton's yacht mysteriously sinks (+photo)Wayne Newton's yacht sank in 20 minutes while docked at a Lake Mead marina. Authorities are trying to figure out why Wayne Newton's yacht sank.
'Bones' wedding recap: Did everything go smoothly on the Fox dramedy?'Bones' main characters Booth (David Boreanaz) and Brennan (Emily Deschanel) were set to tie the knot on the newest episode of the TV show. Did everything go according to plan in the 'Bones' wedding episode? Spoilers ahead!
Individual pear and hazelnut tart with lemon goat cheese creamIt's pear season! There's nothing better than an individual tart, warm from the oven, topped with lemon goat cheese cream.聽
When was the first parachute jump? Leaps of faith personifiedWhen was the first parachute jump? Today's Google Doodle highlights Andr茅-Jacques Garnerin's first daring leap from a balloon, that has continued to inspire toys, amusement park rides, science experiments, and imaginations for centuries.- Verbal EnergyBeing unironic in the age of the WebWe all know about signaling a joke when writing, especially online, but sometimes we need to signal that we really mean our words at face value.
How Google brought quantum physics to MinecraftGoogle's Quantum A.I. Lab Team introduces kids to quantum mechanics and computing through a new add-on to the wildly popular video game Minecraft which allows users to build entire worlds out of digital building blocks.
Orionid meteor shower: Miss last night's show? There's more to comeThe Orionid meteor shower peaked last night, but the brightness of the full moon stole the show for many Earth-bound gazers. However, families hoping to glimpse the heavens need not wait for an astronomical event.
Carol Burnett wins top humor prize at Kennedy CenterCarol Burnett:聽Top entertainers including Julie Andrews, Tony Bennett, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and others performed in聽Burnett's聽honor as she received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Buyer beware: Contaminated breast milk being sold onlineBreast milk purchased online could be unhealthy, a new study finds. Three-quarters of samples obtained by researchers from one website contained dangerous bacteria, including salmonella.聽
Sandra Bullock stars in 'Gravity': Sci-film tops box office again'Gravity,' starring Sandra Bullock, topped the box office for the third straight week. Sandra Bullock stars in the movie with George Clooney.
Meatless Monday: Biscuits and vegetarian red eye gravyAdapted from聽'The Southern Vegetarian Cookbook,' this red eye gravy gets its umami-rich, sausage-like flavor and texture from mushrooms, herbs and spices. Paired with easy-to-make drop biscuits, it creates an iconic Southern breakfast.聽
Tots on touch screens: 5 tips for parents Child-development experts and parents with technology experience offer these tips for healthy use of touch screens.- The case for boredom: When a crayon is better than an iPadThe case for bringing back boredom and limiting young kids' use of touch screens.
iPotty to Tech Pet: Do we really need the iParade of kiddy tech?When your kid needs your iPhone as much as you do 鈥� there's some serious soul searching a parent needs to do. App accessories 鈥� from iPotty to Tech Pet 鈥� make Mommy's iPhone part of their digitally enhanced fun. Is it better than the real thing?
Digital literacy: How soon should kids learn to use touch screens?Many parents share their touch-screen devices with their young kids despite fears of the dreaded 'zombie effect,' because they worry their kids might fall behind in digital literacy. Educators say parents should relax, digital literacy comes offline, grounded in real communication.
Cover StoryToddlers on touch screens: parenting the 'app generation'The first generation to use digital technology almost from birth are now toddlers. Parenting the 'app generation' involves handling new developmental challenges; experts say there are ways to strike a healthy balance when kids use touch screens.
