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Oprah Winfrey has faith in OWN TV channel, for nowOprah Winfrey told "CBS This Morning" that she has faith in the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Viewership in OWN rose 21 percent in the first quarter of 2012. But if more viewers don't tune in, Oprah says she'll move on to her next project.聽
'Game of Thrones' author George R.R. Martin reads excerpt of upcoming bookAt a Toronto event, George R.R. Martin read an exceprt from his upcoming book 'The Winds of Winter.'
Milan Kundera: 10 quotes on his birthdayTo celebrate the 83rd birthday of Milan Kundera, here are some favorite quotes from the novelist.锘
ACM Awards: Taylor Swift wins (again) for her music and her charity workACM Awards: Taylor Swift was relatively subdued after fans voted her the Academy of Country (ACM) Awards Entertainer of the Year. On Saturday, Michelle Obama awarded Taylor Swift The Big Help Award for her charity work.- 3 new "Titanic" booksA trio of new books 鈥 two of which are excellent 鈥 allows readers to relive that bitterly cold night on the Atlantic.
Meatless Monday: Homemade vegetable stockMake and freeze your own vegetable stock using veggie kitchen scraps.- Reader recommendation: The LostMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Salad for DinnerA hearty helping of recipes from author Jeanne Kelley will have you excited about eating your leafy greens.
Healthy oatmeal breakfast cookiesThat's right. Cookies for breakfast!
'Wrath of the Titans' has good CGI but a weak script'Wrath of the Titans' is slightly better than its predecessor, but actor Sam Worthington is still an uninteresting lead.
Intruders: movie reviewThe dual plots in the maybe-supernatural film 'Intruders' add up to a surprising reveal.- Reader recommendation: UnbrokenMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
'Game of Thrones': 6 characters in crisis in Season 2These six characters will find trouble ahead when 'Game of Thrones' returns for Season 2 on April 1.
'The Snowy Day' celebrates its 50th anniversaryFifty years after the publication of 'The Snowy Day' with its young African American protagonist, there's still a surprising lack of diversity in children's books.
Julia Roberts plays evil Queen in 'Mirror Mirror': movie reviewJulia Roberts brings a 'Snow White' fairy tale to life in 'Mirror Mirror.' The plot wanders widely 鈥 and creatively.
Facebook may amplify eating disorders and poor body imageA new study of Facebook users finds that using the social networking site may lead to poor body image and low self esteem, amplifying eating disorders: A majority are more conscious of body and weight.
Homemade chocolate WhatchamacallitsMake your own version of this 1980s candy bar.
American Idol: Heejun Han evicted from the Hollywood mansionAmerican Idol fans saw Heejun Han voted off Thursday night. Niki Minaj performed and made a bid for JLo's American Idol chair- What Teachers MakeA defense of teaching from an impertinent, hilarious, and challenging teacher.
- Reader recommendation: The Boy in the MoonMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
