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5 tips for tasty vegetables and an umami-laden green bean recipeGreen beans combined with the salty sweet taste of preserved radish will have even your children asking for seconds.
'Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters' will only appeal to kids'Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters' is a step down from the first movie in the series, 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians: the Lightning Thief.' 'Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters' doesn't do anything unique with its 3-D format and makes poor use of its Greek mythology source material.
Pure chocolate chunk cookiesThese cookies really are pure chocolate, the recipe calls for semisweet, unsweetened, and bittersweet chocolate. Roll them in confectioners sugar for a final sweet touch.
'Planes' doesn't reach the creative heights of a Pixar movie'Planes,' which was produced by Disney, has an all-too-predictable plot.
'Computer Chess' shows real affection for its subjects'Computer Chess' is shot as a faux documentary and takes place over a weekend conference where programmers face off against chess software.
'The Gardener' examines religion in Israel'The Gardener' is equal parts lyrical and daffy, with most of the movie filmed in the beautiful Bahai gardens in Hafai, Israel.
Katherine Heigl: Is she coming back to TV?Katherine Heigl is reportedly bringing a drama around to the networks which would star herself and be written by 'Castle' and 'Body of Proof' writer Alexi Hawley. Katherine Heigl starred on ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy.'
In 'Elysium,' the director overdoes the effects'Elysium' follows Max (Matt Damon), who becomes irradiated and must travel to a space station to seek medical help.
Cauliflower 'couscous' salad with plums and prosciuttoGraining cauliflower is a great alternative to rice, quinoa, or couscous. Pairing plums and proscuitto makes for a playful sweet, tart, and salty combination in this salad.
Do shifts in the words we use define our culture's personality?A UCLA analysis of words used over the past 200 years in American and British books concludes that our culture has shifted in parallel to the words we use and no longer use in literature. But is that conclusion believable?聽
Karen Black, 'Five Easy Pieces' and 'Easy Rider' star appeared in over 100 filmsKaren Black聽was also a screenwriter and a playwright whose credits included the musical 'Missouri Waltz' and 'A View of the Heart,' a one-woman show in which she starred.
'Amish Mafia' star imprisoned after Pennsylvania car chase'Amish Mafia' star led police on a chase, driving the wrong way against traffic, after they tried to stop him for an expired car registration, say police.聽
Matambre: Argentine stuffed roast beefMatambre, an Argentine-style stuffed beef roast, brings back memories of university mates, vacations abroad, and the tantalizing prospect of uncovering family mysteries. Serve with a simple chimichurri sauce.
Megyn Kelly: Will she replace Sean Hannity at 9 p.m.?Megyn Kelly will reportedly move to the 9 p.m. spot on Fox News. But if Megyn Kelly moves, where does that leave Sean Hannity and Greta Van Susteren?- Home DIY blogs are big businessBloggers who love home renovation are attracting enough of an audience that they can make their passion their full-time job.
Flowerpot munchkin: 'Oz' actress Margaret Pellegrini has passed awayFlowerpot munchkin of Oz,聽Margaret Pellegrini, has passed away. Besides playing the flowerpot munchkin in the 'Wizard of Oz,' she also played Sleepy Head munchkin.聽
Baby apps claiming to educate mislead consumers, group tells FTCBaby mobile app producers market their wares as educational, but a group yesterday filed a complaint with the FTC saying the designation is false and misleading.聽
The tale of the carrot cake thiefPureeing the carrots beforehand, and adding coconut, walnuts, and pineapple make this carrot cake extra moist. Add cream cheese frosting and you have the perfect carrot cake, and a temptation for little hands.
'Expendables 3': Is Bruce Willis out and Harrison Ford in?For 'The Expendables 3,' star Sylvester Stallone tweeted that Harrison Ford has joined the cast. Is Bruce Willis out of 'The Expendables 3'?
Amber Tamblyn joins 'Two and a Half Men' as Charlie Sheen's daughterAmber Tamblyn will portray Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen)'s daughter on the CBS sitcom and is slated to appear in five episodes so far. Amber Tamblyn also starred in 'Joan of Arcadia' and appeared on Fox's 'House.'
