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Drive-in theaters: a love letterThe drive-in theater was a star attraction during the summer.
Buzz Bissinger talks about "Father's Day"鈥淔riday Night Lights鈥� author Buzz Bissinger talks about the cross-country trip that taught him to love his son with a new intensity.
Dog with no family lawyers up to resist adoption; town dividedDog in New Mexico has a bank account, a Facebook page and a lawyer. Blue, a free-roaming Australian cattle dog has lived in front of a general store for two years without incident and without family. He resists adoption. But a recent deadly pit bull attack on a person in a nearby town has turned some against him.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth: Too young to get engaged?Miley Cyrus, 19, and Liam Hemsworth, 22, announced their engagement today, raising questions about Hollywood's romanticized depiction of (too?) young marriage and its impressions on the average teenager.
Reader recommendation: Billy Lynn鈥檚 Long Halftime WalkMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Harry Potter: 4 of the most famous parodiesAs 'Potted Potter' arrives off-Broadway, here are 4 other well-known parodies of the boy wizard's story.
'The Hobbit': a glimpse of the studiosA behind-the-scenes video shows "The Hobbit" actors and crew hard at work inside the studios.
Free games: the power of a kid鈥檚 imagination vs. gigabytesFree games needed for your kids this summer?聽 Look no further then their own imaginations, give them unstructured time, and encourage creation. It can make a messy kitchen table, but too much media can create another kind of mess.
Ricotta cheese delightRicotta is a substantial filling for other dishes but it can also stand on its own as a low-fat, high protein dessert.
Ray Bradbury: His 10 best booksThe Monitor picks the 10 best titles from sci-fi titan Ray Bradbury.
Ray Bradbury remembered for sci-fi classic 'Fahrenheit 451' and other literatureRay Bradbury passed away Tuesday in California, according to his daughter. 'Fahrenheit 451' was produced on rented typewriters.
Amber Portwood, Teen Mom star, sentenced to prison. Are you sad?Amber Portwood, Teen Mom star, is sentenced to prison on a felony drug charge. Octomom Nadya Suleman is considering stripping for money. Rather than horrified glee when it comes to public mommy train wrecks, perhaps we should find some sympathy. And yes, even sadness.
In Venice, dirty business for a thoughtful copMystery author Donna Leon talks about her new novel "Beastly Things" and its environmental themes.
'Hannibal' the TV series casts its villainThe 'Hannibal' TV series on NBC has cast a former James Bond villain as its titular character.
Bestselling books the week of 6/7/12, according to IndieBound*What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
The Ocean of LifeOne of the world鈥檚 most prominent and articulate marine scientists gives us an updated, comprehensive, and engaging account of the ongoing crisis beneath the waves.
Reader recommendation: HavenMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Harry Potter 'Book of Spells' will come to life via SonyJ.K. Rowling's 'Book of Spells' will allow players to wave wands and cast spells using Wonderbook technology.
Facebook access for under-13 kids is good 鈥� if parents involvedFacebook is already used by millions of kids under 13 who lie about their ages to gain access. It makes sense that the social media network design specific guidelines for them, including parental permission.
Father's Day gifts in a divorce: Who buys? Who makes the cards?Father's Day gifts in a divorce fall to mom. Then one day, the teens say, "We got it, Mom."
