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Sunscreen: Mom challenges school over kids' sunburn. Who's fault?Sunscreen pros and cons aside, institutions, individuals, moms, dads, and kids have to start thinking more, and passing the buck less. There's a bigger social question about responsibility behind the story of two girls who got sunburned on a school field trip.
Nora Ephron: Her 5 best moviesHere are 5 of the best movies written or directed by the filmmaker, who died June 26, 2012.
Girls in science: Gender gaps still persist in STEM subjectsGirls in science and other STEM subjects 鈥� technology, engineering, and mathematics 鈥� are underrepresented compared to boys despite the progress made in the 40 years since Title IX was signed into law.
12 quotes from Helen Keller on her birthdayHelen Keller stands as an example of an individual's ability to overcome extraordinary odds. Here, to mark her birthday on June 27, are 12 of her memorable quotes.
Nora Ephron: Hollywood trailblazer of romantic comedies for smart womenNora Ephron was a rare woman writing and directing in the male-dominated industry of filmmaking. Nora Ephron wrote romantic comedies for smart women, about smart women.
Jena Malone is considered for a pivotal 'Hunger Games' roleJena Malone is being considered for an important role in the 'Hunger Games' sequel 'Catching Fire,' according to reports.
Bestselling books the week of 6/28/12, according to IndieBound*What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
The Passage of PowerIn Volume IV of 鈥淭he Years of Lyndon Johnson,鈥� biographer Robert A. Caro concentrates on the succession of political triumphs and defeats that accompanied LBJ to the Oval Office.
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Garlic cilantro friesThere's nothing like homemade fries with fresh seasoning to make ordinary seem haute-cuisine
In Brazil's prisons, inmates shorten sentences by readingThe program is called Redemption Through Reading and allows for a maximum of 48 days off their sentence per year.
Travel with toddlers: Six tips for avoiding airplane meltdownsTravel with toddlers, especially on an airplane, can be a disconcerting experience for parents. There are no foolproof plans for avoiding meltdowns, but here are six tips for getting toddlers through a long (or short) flight.
'The Receptionist': 6 memories from working at The New YorkerWriter Janet Groth recalls her days working as a receptionist at the New Yorker from 1957 to 1978.
'All Roads Lead to Austen': 4 stories from reading Jane in Latin AmericaWriter Amy Elizabeth Smart traveled through several countries to see how Austen translated across cultures. Here are 4 of her stories.
A smart female detective on the job in a grim New OrleansSara Gran, author of 'Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead,' says discussing food or culture in New Orleans is ignoring the tragedy.
Pearl S. Buck: 12 memorable quotes on her birthdayHere are 12 quotes from Pulitzer Prize winning author Pearl S. Buck to mark her birthday on June 26.
Listening and Longing: Music Lovers in the Age of BarnumDaniel Cavicchi takes a detailed look at 19th-century music consumers.
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Ponytail punishment: Utah mom upset over judge's hair-cut rulingA Utah mother is upset that a judge told her to cut off her 13-year-old daughter's ponytail in order to reduce the girl's sentence. The girl and her friend were in juvenile court for cutting off a 3-year-old's hair in March.
Tropical Storm Debby reminds mom of her Haiti 鈥榟urricane box鈥�Tropical Storm Debby reminds a mother of preparing for hurricanes in Haiti and Miami with you two children and filling their 'hurricane box' with extra water, food, batteries 鈥� and some musical improvisation.
