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- Verbal Energy'Carmen,' gypsies, bohemians, and 'others'A performance of 'Carmen' reminds the Monitor鈥檚 language columnist how vexed our language for various 'others' is.
Super Bowl 2013: Is 'flag football' ahead for the NFL?The NFL's continuing crackdown on illegal hits has left players wondering what constitutes legal play and what will have them paying steep fines.- Golden cookie stolen, suspects include a Sesame Street characterA Berlin bakery had its golden cookie stolen. The golden cookie stolen was part of a 100-year-old sculpture on the bakery's facade. The police have a lead, a photo with someone holding a golden cookie while dressed as Sesame Street's Cookie Monster.聽
Guyanese-style chicken chowmeinSometimes you just crave chowmein. Using chowmein noodles, marinaded chicken, and veggies like beans, carrots, and green onion, you can make your own version at home.- George Clooney pays for fellow diner's bill in GermanyGeorge Clooney pays for a fellow restaurant patron's bill in Berlin. Apparently, Clooney pays because he's concerned that his dinner party is too loud, according to a waiter. George Clooney is in Germany preparing to film his movie 'The Monuments Men.'
Jennifer Lawrence, Tina Fey and Bryan Cranston provide best quotes of the night at the SAG AwardsLawrence, Fey, and Ben Affleck all gave some of the most quotable soundbites during the SAG awards ceremony. Lawrence won a Best Actress statuette for 'Silver Linings Playbook,' while Fey won Best Supporting Actress for a comedy TV show and Affleck picked up a best ensemble award for his movie 'Argo.' Check out the full list of best quotes.
Immigration reform: Teaching kids about the 鈥減athway to citizenship鈥�As immigration reform and the pathway to citizenship are moving forward, an educator tells his idea for teaching kids about what's really American.
Boy Scouts of America reconsidering policy on gay membersThe Boy Scouts of America is reconsidering its policy banning gay scouts. The Boy Scouts announcement that it may reconsider its gay scout policy comes after years of protests and a decline in membership.聽
Potato kielbasa chowder and yogurt biscuit bitesMake a cozy, comforting meal with this potato chowder flavored with spicy kielbasa, smokey Gouda cheese, and fresh dill, accompanied by simple yogurt drop biscuits.
KKK robes in class: Teacher who approved them won't be punishedThe teacher who let two Las Vegas Academy students wear KKK robes in class during a US history demonstration will not be punished, said district officials and community members who showed support for the teacher during the investigation. They said the KKK robes in class caused no harm.聽
'Downton Abbey': About that twist...'Downton Abbey''s newest episode featured a wallop of a twist, one that left some viewers in tears. What popular character is (presumably) gone for good?
American Idol contestants claim racial discrimination. Do they have a case?Former 'American Idol' contestants say they were disqualified based on their race and criminal records, in violation of California law. What does a legal expert say about the American Idol case?
SAG Awards 2013: Who took the top prizesThe SAG Awards 2013 featured 'Argo' winning the best ensemble cast prize and Daniel Day-Lewis continuing on his seemingly sure path to the Oscar stage.
Dick Van Dyke is honored with lifetime achievement award at SAG ceremonyVan Dyke is best known for movies such as 'Mary Poppins' and 'Bye Bye Birdie' and his TV show 'The Dick Van Dyke Show.' Van Dyke called his TV show 'the most fun I ever had and the most creative period of my life.'
Obama: Would he let a son play football?President Obama said when asked if he'd let a son play football that he'd 'have to think long and hard.' Obama, a big football fan, said he'd be worried for his son because of the increasingly evident physical toll that football has on its athletes.聽
Kris Kristofferson: Award for lifetime achievement presented to Willie NelsonThe pair then teamed on hits like 'Crazy' and 'Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down' during an invitation-only gathering at the venue known as a songwriter's showcase.
Rescue dog Albie: if only children could be so accommodatingRescue dog Albie is making a good impression on his owner Peter Zheutlin. Straight from the pound, the rescue dog's patience and calm is remedying Zheutlin's adoption anxiety.聽
Meatless Monday: Roasted squash and quinoa saladMake two meals from one effort by first roasting squash as a side dish, and then using leftovers to star in leafy green salad.
20 best iPhone apps for starters Here's a selection of some essential and not-so-essential apps that will help you get by in a world increasingly dependent on digital interaction.
Chocolate cake with buttercream frostingJan. 27 is National Chocolate Cake Day. Celebrate with this chocolate cake and buttercream frosting recipe that has been a favorite with Monitor readers for decades.
