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Emmy nominations 2012: the good and the badEmmy nominations show some deserving recipients, but other shows and actors have gotten snubbed again.
The Well-Digger's Daughter: movie reviewThe film has unhurried storytelling and fairy-tale charm.
鈥楤rave鈥�: new Disney Princess Merida gets girly Mattel makeover'Brave,' Pixar's latest animated movie, stars its first female lead. Princess Merida is a strong, independent female character, who, like Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games,' is not concerned with her looks. So, why is Mattel marketing her as a stereotypical Disney princess?
Social media: Kids leverage online networks for civic engagementSocial media is a tool that enables kids to engage in issues they care about and bring about real change. Just ask Seventeen magazine and Universal Studios.
JonBenet Ramsey: Investigator still hopes for resolutionJonBenet Ramsey, the 6-year-old beauty queen, was found dead in 1996 but no one was convicted. James Kolar, the former district attorney who led the investigation, still hopes the case will be solved.
Grilled fish tacos in corn tortillasAn easy, simple, and good-for-you meal.
'Brave': Girl power hits a bull's-eye at the box office, but ...With 'Brave,' 'Snow White and The Huntsman,' and 'The Hunger Games' we're seeing the box-office triumph of strong, young female characters. But has Hollywood 鈥� or American culture 鈥� really changed how it sees women?
The Dark Knight Rises: movie reviewThe movie's ambitions aren't matched by its material.
With rescued dog Albie, family learns to hold on to the leashAfter a couple of weeks with the Zheutlin family, Albie, a Yellow Lab-Golden Retriever mix, teaches them that they need to hold onto his leash 鈥� and how to deal with other dog owners at the dog pond.
Robin Williams will play Eisenhower, according to reportRobin Williams will reportedly play the president for Lee Daniels' upcoming film 'The Butler.'- Verbal EnergyHow makers make their mark without meetingsA familiar old word picks up a distinctive new use to describe those who actually create new stuff in the economy.
Montana camp for adopted children operating without license, denies faultThe Ranch for Kids, a Montana home for troubled adopted children recently criticized by Russian officials, has been operating without a state license for the past two years, but the ranch owner denies any wrongdoing.
Zucchini apricot cake with lemon glazeUse your bounty of zucchini in this delicious, moist cake.
Spanking: For ostrich parents, the issue is black and whiteSome parents see spanking as a traditional punishment and think that parents who don't do it are pushovers. They are missing the balance of nurturing, yet structured parenting.
Emmy nominations: 'Mad Men,' 'American Horror Story' come out aheadThe two drama series each earned 17 nods as Emmy nominations were announced Thursday morning.
Marissa Mayer: Take longer maternity leave 鈥� for yourself and usAn open letter to Marissa Mayer: Congrats on the job as Yahoo's new CEO. But maybe reconsider your plan to take only a couple of weeks of maternity leave.
Chilled avocado and cucumber soupAvocado and cucumbers blend with yogurt to make a creamy summer soup.
Alcohol and drugs: why parents should talk to their teenagersAlcohol and drugs pervade teen culture, so it's up to parents to set the right example and talk to their teenagers about its risks and consequences.
'Dark Knight': Angry comments section closed by Rotten TomatoesMatt Atchity, the site's editor-in-chief, said Tuesday it was the first time RottenTomatoes.com has suspended user comments, adding postings about 'Dark Knight' reviews would likely be restored by the end of the week.聽
Marissa Mayer: Yahoo's new CEO reignites working mother debateMarissa Mayer, Yahoo's new CEO, starts the position during the sixth month of her pregnancy. Her announcement reignited the debate around working mothers and if they can 'have it all.'
