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'A Memory of Light' tops bestseller lists despite e-book furorFans angry over a delayed e-book release for the finale in Robert Jordan's 'Wheel of Time' series have given the book one-star ratings on Amazon.
Michael J. Fox to Taylor Swift: Please don't kiss and tell, the parenting roundupMichael J. Fox told Taylor Swift he didn't want his son, Sam Fox, to be inspiration for her break up songs. Michael J. Fox told Taylor Swift to "back off." Shakira is holding a virtual baby shower.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'The Last Stand' is formulaic but a fun action film'The Last Stand' has plenty of plot holes but is a great throwback to the days of Schwarzenegger's earlier films.
'Birders: The Central Park Effect' aims to make birdwatching coolDirector Jeffrey Kimball doesn't focus enough on the 'birders' who watch the skies, but the nonviolent look at nature is enjoyable.
Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor star in 'The Impossible'The use of technology in 'The Impossible' is amazing, but 'Impossible' tries too often for strained inspirationalism.
Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe face off in 'Broken City'Much of the cast, including Catherine Zeta-Jones and Jeffrey Wright, is underused in Allen Hughes' drama.
Reader recommendation: Major Pettigrew's Last StandMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: His 10 goofiest movie quotesAs Schwarzenegger returns to theaters with 'The Last Stand,' here are 10 of the most over-the-top movie lines from his movie career.
American Idol: Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey share airtime with contestantsAmerican Idol showcased their dueling divas, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. But American Idol's second episode also featured far more auditions than Wednesday's premiere.
Top Picks: Acting luminaries talk Shakespeare, Discovery showcases a giant squid, and morePBS honors naturalist TV host David Attenborough, the New York Times explores a deadly avalanche in Seattle, and more top picks.
Aurora theater reopens: Is movie-watching 'healing' or 'callous'?As the Aurora theater reopens after last year's shooting rampage, some say the space should have become a memorial or public park, while others find it cathartic to reclaim the movie-going experience.
Pauline Phillips a.k.a. 'Dear Abby' leaves legacy of wit and warm advicePauline Phillips, who wrote the Dear Abby advice column, passed on Wednesday. Pauline Phillips wrote as Dear Abby for decades alongside that of Pauline's twin sister, who wrote Dear Ann Landers.
Kobo doubles sales in a crowded e-reader marketKobo reported that its sales for e-readers doubled from 2011 to 2012, with gains of almost 150 percent in December.
'S.H.I.E.L.D.' TV show: How fan favorite Coulson could return'S.H.I.E.L.D.' is supposed to feature the return of Agent Coulson 鈥� here are a few of the likeliest ways ABC will bring him back.
Utah avalanche survivor meditated, had a serene feeling of safetyUtah avalanche survivor Elizabeth Malloy meditated and felt serene about surviving before聽 passing out under 18 inches of snow. Her boyfriend dug her out and revived her.
China pollution: Airpocalypse and the expat parenting dilemmaChina pollution 鈥� aka airpocalypse 鈥� creates an expat parenting a dilemma: Do the pluses (a language and cultural education) outweigh the minuses (not being able to breathe) for kids?
Bacon, mushroom-stuffed chicken breastsPerfect for a weeknight meal, whip these chicken breasts up in about 45 minutes, with a veggie on the side, and maybe mashed potatoes to smother in the sour cream-mushroom sauce.
The Barbarous YearsPulitzer Prize-winning historian Bernard Bailyn's book on the early settling of America is authoritative as well as entertaining.
Reader recommendation: Proof of HeavenMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax: Parents, be wary of 'Catfish' relationshipsThe Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax is a textbook example of a "Catfish" relationship -- a relationship between a real person and an online impersonator. Kids can fall for a Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax, too.聽
