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The 100th day: Learning's tipping point deep in the school yearThe 100th day of school is a tipping point where accretion of grade-level knowledge begins to show; it's a benchmark in leaps of consciousness that teachers celebrate.
Vergara surrogate baby? Yes, says N.Y. PostSofia Vergara is in the early stages of having a surrogate baby, the New York Post reports. If true, Sofia Vergara will be joining a handful of celebrities who, too, opted for a surrogate.聽
Jennifer Lawrence bullied: ignore 'em or forgive 'emJennifer Lawrence bullied? Yes, Jennifer Lawrence was bullied as a kid in school, she recently told The Sun. But in keeping with the pull-myself-up-by-my-heels attitude she showed at the Oscars, Lawrence didn't let the bullying get to her.聽
Hulk rumors dispelled by Ruffalo and WhedonHulk rumors:聽Mark Ruffalo and Joss Whedon both deny that a Hulk movie is in the works. Wait for the 'Avengers' sequel.
Daylight savings time and my three sons at home: the exception, futile, and outdatedDaylight savings time doesn't get much spring out of the oldest, is seen as an exception to the middle boy, and an archaic mechanism made redundant聽by electricity.
France's president wants to extend paternity participationFrench President Francis Hollande is proposing legislation to put more fathers on paternity leave, and wants to increase aid to single parents whose partners fall behind on child support.聽
Peeps, at 60, show no sign of slowing downPeeps are 60 years old, but they're only just reaching their prime. With new spinoff products and marketing focus, it's a ripe time for the yellow聽marshmallow聽chicks.- 'War Witch' brings the plight of an African child soldier to horrifying lifeThe magical realism tropes in 'Witch' are clunky, but the audience identifies completely with the film's protagonist, Komona.
'Beyond the Hills' follows two women's broken relationship'Beyond,' a movie by Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, is at times unnecessarily repetitive.
'Oz The Great and Powerful' is less than magical'Oz The Great and Powerful'' features an affable James Franco and radiant Michelle Williams, but its Wizard-origin story drags.
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'Oz the Great and Powerful' takes a gamble with a beloved story'Oz the Great and Powerful' stars James Franco as the famous Wizard and Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, and Michelle Williams as a trio of familiar witches.
American Idol: The Top 10 are unveiledAmerican Idol recap: On Thursday night, American Idol wrapped up it's three-night event by unveiling of the Top 10. Did your favorites make it through?- Claude King, one of Louisiana's greatest songwriters, diesClaude King dies but his music lives on. Claude King was one of the original members of the Louisiana Hayride, where Elvis Presley got his start. Claude King's big hit was 'Wolverton Mountain.'
Top Picks: Showtime's special on Dick Cheney, Slate's Hang Up and Listen podcast, and moreCruisereader.com recommends books, movies and music based on your travel destination, the Oscar-winning short "Paperman" is a charming tale of love and missed connections, and more top picks.
Michael Jordan marriage: His Airness applies for licenseMichael Jordan marriage? Michael Jordan applied for a marriage license in Florida. It will be Michael Jordan's second marriage.
8-year-old handcuffed for tantrum: Was it the right move?An 8-year-old girl was handcuffed for a tantrum at her elementary school in Alton, Ill. Would you handcuff an 8-year-old for a tantrum?聽
Alvin Lee, Ten Years After founder, electrified at WoodstockAlvin Lee and Ten Years After released ten albums together featuring the group's mix of blues, swing jazz and rock and toured the US 28 times in seven years.
Jimmy Fallon: Stern to replace him? An NBC late-night hosting job may be vacantJimmy Fallon, Stern job shake-up? Sources say NBC wants to replace 'Tonight Show' host Jay Leno with Jimmy Fallon and bring in Howard Stern to fill Fallon's old spot. NBC denies the Leno story. If Stern was to replace Fallon, he would presumably leave his job as an 'America's Got Talent' judge.
