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'Photographic Memory': The permanence and impermanence of what we choose to preserveThis complex father-son confessional movie cuts across eras. Harvard film professor Ross McElwee adds another wonderful personal memoir, a film that is both forward-looking and elegiac.
'Smashed' shows a realistic recovery, with revelation'Smashed' has some powerful moments but is mostly superficial.
Parenting young voters: There's still time in this election seasonParenting a young adult to register to vote and to follow through and actually vote sets up a lifelong democratic habit, says a study. There's still time to register in many states for the Nov. 6 election.
Next episode of Homeland? No, just a college recruiter chasing NoahAn Army general inviting my sleep-to-noon and video-game-playing son to a national leadership program sounded like something out of Homeland. But, no, it was just one more college recruiter chasing our Noah and our money.
Stewed chicken, family styleCertain dishes set you at ease, and speak to the soul. This stew is one of them. Seasoned chicken is slow-cooked until it is full of color and flavor.聽
US charter schools: Investment magnet for visa-needy foreigners?Cash-starved charter schools meet cash-flush Chinese, Pakistani, and other foreigners looking for US investments that will get them a visa.
Michael Vick: Dog owner againMichael Vick dog: We don't know the dog's name yet, but Michael Vick confirmed that he's now a dog owner again. Vick got a dog for his children, and says "our pet is well cared for and loved as a member of our family."
Ben Affleck crafts a nail-biting thriller in 'Argo': movie review'Argo' stars Alan Arkin and John Goodman give especially strong performances in the strange-but-true story.
The X Factor recap: The teens pull out all the stopsX Factor recap: On Thursday night, the "Teen" and "Over 25" categories performed for their X Factor mentors, Britney Spears and L.A. Reid. After hearing the teens perform, it is clear that L.A. Reid has a lot to be disappointed about.- Top Picks: A Joni Mitchell biography, Jerry Seinfeld's web series, and moreTom Brokaw recalls reporting on historic events in 'The Brokaw Files,' the Tom Hanks film 'A League of Their Own' comes to Blu-ray, and more top picks.
School lunches: Healthier with a side of mixed reviewsSchool lunches are聽changing due to new federal guidelines requiring school districts to serve more grains, fruits, and veggies. Connecticut students join the ranks of public school kids speaking out about portion sizes across the country.
A delicious fall dessert: baked applesBaked apples stuffed with brown sugar, spices, candied ginger, and toasted pecans are a perfect seasonal treat. They're even better when topped with vanilla ice cream.
Hayden Panettiere's new show 'Nashville': Is it worth watching this fall?Hayden Panettiere and Connie Britton star in 'Nashville' as two country music stars, one on the rise, one struggling to stay relevant.
French lentil salad with walnuts and goat cheeseWhip up an elegant French-inspired side dish with a few humble ingredients. Green lentils, carrots, celery, garlic, walnuts, and goat cheese keep the dish easy, but still sophisticated.聽
Top 10 best cities for working moms: Ohio leads the packThe top 10 cities for working moms include New Orleans and Hartford,聽Conn., with three cities from Ohio on the list. Forbes Magazine crunched the numbers to figure out which areas were best by ranking highest job opportunities, cost of childcare, crime rates, healthcare, earning potential, cost of living and even commute times.
Sons' Harvard rejection: Parents sue an admissions consultantAfter their sons were rejected from Harvard, angry parents sued a US-based college admissions consultant for promising to get their two sons into the school and failing.
Justin Bieber: The next anti-cyberbullying advocate?Justin Bieber is now an anti-cyberbullying advocate 鈥� prepare yourself for a fresh聽onslaught聽of 'Bieber Fever.' The young vocalist released an anti-cyberbullying video on Wednesday.
The X Factor judges take their work home with themOn Wednesday night, Boot Camp officially ended and the top 24 contestants descended upon the homes of their new mentors.- Verbal EnergySit tight, drive safe, and watch for flat adverbsAn article on women in the CIA offers, in passing, a grammar lesson.
Nurturing but letting kids tumble is the best strategy for parentsNurturing your child constantly can stifle their growing independence. Remember that development is both internal and external.
