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Kids will lose some reading skills if they don't pick up a book this summerStudents out of school for the summer still need to be reading regularly, say teachers, or they'll fall behind their peers.
'This Is the End' is for 'raunch-com' fans only'This Is the End' will win over fans of previous comedies written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, but it won't convert anyone who have found the previous movies by the 'End' acting ensemble too over-the-top.
Children with working mothers do just as well in school as those with stay-at-home moms, says studyChildren whose mothers work outside the home are no more likely to do poorly in school or misbehave, according to a new study.
Easy indoor slider burgers with spicy special saucePerfect for rainy summer days, apartment living, party appetizers, kids, or really any occasion, these made-in-the-oven sliders are easy way to feed a crowd.
GIFs get a new life as pop artThe term 'GIF,' named the word of the year for 2012 by the Oxford American Dictionary, is experiencing a resurgence in every field from blogging to advertising.
High school students learn confidence, goal-setting through forensics teamsHigh school students on forensics teams get a crash course in skills like good sportsmanship and public speaking.
'The Internship': What do two real-life interns think of the movie?Two of the Monitor interns check out the Vince Vaughn-Owen Wilson comedy. Did the film win them over?
'The Big Bang Theory,' 'Game of Thrones' capture Critics' Choice Awards'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Breaking Bad' were two of the big winners during the 2013 Critics' Choice Awards, with 'The Big Bang Theory' snagging the Best Comedy Series award and 'Breaking Bad' tying with 'Game of Thrones' for Best Drama series. Check out the full list of winners.
Soccer, Boy Scouts and other expenses mean parents are spending more money on their children, says studyActivities like drum lessons and extras like graduation gifts all contribute to the fact that the amount of money parents spend on their children has steadily risen since the 1970s, says a new study.
Cher to perform on NBC's 'Voice' finaleCher will sing 'Woman's World,' the first single off her upcoming album of the same name, the network said.
Tonys 2013: The award goes to ... 'totally multi-talented' Neil Patrick HarrisNeil Patrick Harris hosted the 2013 Tonys, delivering a brash opening number, a soulful closing duet with Audra McDonald, and well-directed humor throughout
Vidalia onion shortcakeSkip the cornbread or the biscuits, and try this shortcake instead. The base of the cake is soft like a biscuit with a creamy buttermilk, sour cream, onion custard top.聽
'This Is the End': Does the raunchy comedy's unusual premise pay off?'This Is the End' stars comedy regulars Seth Rogen, Danny McBride, and others as... themselves. Does the conceit make for an entertaining film?
Tony Awards: 'Pippin' brings the musical to a new generationTony Award nominee 'Pippin' could already have boasted a perfect-fit cast even before it added a circus theme to the show that will make your eyes pop.
Cooking a pot of beansBean are as comforting as they are simple. And sometimes that's the best kind of meal you can prepare for your family.
The perfect oatmeal cookieChewy and moist and yet still crispy around the edges. This may just be the perfect oatmeal raisin cookie recipe.
Not all Seaboard communities are battling cicada infestations, but what if yours is?Some areas, it seems, won't be witnessing any cicadas this year, while others are definitely hearing the horde's chorus. If you're subject to the swarm's din, here's what to do.聽
'The Internship' doesn't make good on its promising storyline'The Internship' stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson as older Google interns who try to succeed in a youth-dominated environment.
'Dirty Wars' is a study of national security practices that need exposing'Dirty Wars' is by documentarian Richard Rowley.
'Much Ado' is a legitimately entertaining Shakespeare adaptationDirector Joss Whedon's version of 'Much Ado' is an adept adaptation of the Shakespeare comedy.
