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Literary classics get the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' treatmentClassics are getting steamy makeovers, from 'Pride and Prejudice' to... 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'?
Family vacation: How to deal with relatives trying to sway teensFamily vacation often includes spending time with relatives, and they may be trying to win your teen's affection with over-the-top gifts. Deal with the issue by talking to the relative 鈥� and your teenager.
Pregnant Olympian: Malaysian shooter shrugs off criticismOlympian Nur Suryani Mohamed Taibi, a Malyasian shooter 8 months pregnant, shrugs off criticism that she may be harming her baby. Studies show that exercising during pregnancy helps mothers and babies.
Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn short on laughs in 'The Watch''The Watch' has lots of gross-out CGI monster splatter, but falls short on comedy.- Are you a true foodie? Take our quiz!
Are you a food truck fanatic, a dedicated diner, or a committed cook? Do you know your French food phrases? Can you poach an egg? Are you a regular face at the farmers' market? Put your culinary knowledge to the test; take our quiz and find out if you're a true foodie!
Floating through summer: Embrace boredom, imagine epic adventuresIn the midst of summer, a little boredom can be a vessel for a good drift, following a line of thoughts and just seeing what adventures appear. It helps to have a raft 鈥� real or imagined.
Teenage dating: Program advises teens on how to break up safelyStart Strong, a nationwide program, aims to teach teens how to prevent dating violence. At a 'Break-Up Summit' in Boston, local public health officials talked with teens about healthy relationships.
Wait 鈥� you're saying spoilers are actually good?A study carried out by the University of California San Diego found that readers enjoyed a story more when they'd already had a twist ending spoiled for them.
'Wild': 8 stories from Cheryl Strayed's bestselling memoirAuthor Cheryl Strayed's memoir of her hike on the Pacific Crest Trail has become one of the most popular reads of the summer. Here are 8 stories from 'Wild.'
Hollywood aims to please ... China?When offending China would mean losing a big percent of film grosses, filmmakers tread carefully.
Top Picks: Ernie Kovacs' lost tape, Bibi Tanga's new album, and moreOne man explores rock history in 12 minutes, 'Singin' in the Rain' gets an anniversary edition, and more top picks.
Summer pasta saladA light summer salad with the savory crunch of bacon marks the arrival of tomato season.
Albie, the 'world's sweetest dog,' makes dad feel needed againAlbie, the Zheutlins' new dog, makes dad feel needed as he misses the days when his sons were elated when he came home and needed to be tucked into bed. He hasn't started reading Albie bedtime stories ... yet.
James Lee Burke discusses 'Creole Belle' and the end of 'traditional' America'Creole Belle' author James Lee Burke talks about the inspiration for his new book and his detective protagonist Dave Robicheaux.
Reader recommendation: The Good LifeMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Olympics 2012: Six ways to celebrate the summer Games at homeOlympics 2012: The Olympics provide parents a chance to teach their kids about different countries, sportsmanship, and motivation. Get in the spirit of the summer Games with six alternative ways to celebrate at home.
10 amazing stories about the OlympicsAs the 2012 Olympics play out in London, David Wallechinsky鈥檚 latest book The Complete Book of the Olympics, 2012 Edition, provides some great finds about past Games.
'Columbine' author Dave Cullen examines the Aurora tragedy'Columbine' author Dave Cullen on how best to understand the Aurora shootings and the lessons that such catastrophes have taught us.
Man Booker Prize longlist is announcedTwo novels that have received praise in the US 鈥� 'Bring Up the Bodies' by Hilary Mantel and 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' by Rachel Joyce 鈥� made the cut.
'Man of Steel' trailers shows a mix of old and new Superman'Man of Steel' trailers for the Superman reboot shows a more serious take on the caped hero.
