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Mary-Louise Parker and Ryan Reynolds star in 'R.I.P.D.': Is the movie the flop of the summer?Mary-Louise Parker, Jeff Bridges, and Ryan Reynolds star in 'RIPD,' which opens July 19. Analysts are predicting that the movie may be a financial misfire.
Teen sexual harrassment: Starting a dialog with your daughterTeen sexual harrassment tips for talking to your daughter. Feel awkward, but be brave and talk about it, anyway.
Shift in school-fundraising? Garbage bags better than candy or magazinesSchool fundraisers often sell candy, baked goods, or cookie dough 鈥� but not in Morganfield, Ky. They're selling garbage bags because, the principal says, everyone needs garbage bags.聽
Grom Social 鈥� a social network for people under 16, made by a 13-year-oldWhen 13-year-old Zach Marks's parents kicked him off of Facebook, he didn't get mad, he made his own social network. Now, the 16 and under GromSocial.com has 70,000 members in 199 different countries and a staff of 16.聽
Felicity Jones: Did she reveal some 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' secrets?Felicity Jones may have discussed some important 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' plot points in an interview. Felicity Jones previously starred in the movie 'Like Crazy.'
Muffin mix-off contest and cookbook giveawayCalling all bakers: We're looking for your best homemade muffin recipe. Share it with Stir It Up!, and you could win a signed copy of chef Joanne Chang's newest cookbook, 'Flour, Too.'聽
Emmy nominations make history as online-only 'House of Cards' receives major nominationsThe Emmy nominations were led by 'American Horror Story: Asylum' and 'Game of Thrones,' which scored 17 and 16 nods, respectively. The Emmy nominations also honored series such as 'Mad Men' and 'Downton Abbey.'
Mandela on kids and family: Top quotes Nelson Mandela, the father of six children, has opined eloquently about children, family, and home and here are his top quotes on the subject.- Verbal EnergyRules of English spelling 鈥� revealed!Popular linguist David Crystal's new book, 'Spell It Out,' explains the rules of English spelling 鈥� but who knew there even were rules?
Greek bulgur saladThe hearty whole grain wheat bulgur will add a nutty flavor to any salad. Combine it with feta, cucumber, red onions, and kalamata olives for a Greek style salad.
'Sharknado 2': 10 of the best ideas for a sequel title The network Syfy is letting fans choose the subtitle for the sequel 'Sharknado 2.' Here are some that have been suggested so far.
'Sharknado 2': The Syfy movie is getting a sequel'Sharknado 2' has been greenlit, says network Syfy, and it will premiere in 2014. 'Sharknado 2' will center on sharks falling from the sky in New York City.
Dad's second-a-day video: more viral adorabilityA second--a-day video by dad Sam Cornwell splices together one second of every day of his son's first year 鈥� and it has gone predictably viral. His son, Indigo, is the main subject, but the love shown by the characters who pop in throughout 鈥� dad, mom, family, and friends 鈥� makes it all the better.
Barbie sales are down, but here's betting she's not outBarbie sales have hit a slump 鈥� declining, but it's not the first time, nor the longest decline. The doll had a decade-long swoon in the 2000s, too, when she went nub nose to nub nose with Bratz.
ABC releases its fall premiere dates 鈥� here's the full listABC has hit shows such as 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Once Upon a Time' returning and is debuting new shows such as 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Here are all the network's premiere dates.
Selena Gomez, Justin Timberlake receive VMA nominations 鈥� check out the full listSelena Gomez, Justin Timberlake, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have all received nominations for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. The VMA Awards will air Aug. 25.
Tooth fairy: Toy industry wants to monetize the "holiday moment"The tooth fairy is one of the least commercialized family traditions. Now 'The Real Tooth Faires LLC' brings what one expert calls "an amalgam of the worst trends in the toy industry ... every known money-making ploy in a pseudo-sweet ambiance ... full of gender stereotyping and sexualization.'
Royal baby due date: The Queen herself is getting antsy, eyeing vacationRoyal baby due date: The baby can't come soon enough, says Queen Elizabeth, who wants to get out of the London swelter and off on holiday.
Mom leaves kids in car during rap concertA Florida mother is being charged with neglect after leaving her two kids 鈥� ages 3 and 5 鈥� in her car while she attended a Lil' Wayne concert.聽
A kids' backyard playhouse and their arsenal of weapons plays on a granddad's memoriesA gaggle of grandkids used this playhouse; an arsenal of toy weapons made a granddad contemplate tearing it down.
