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Seventeen magazine promises to stop manipulating photos of modelsIn response to a girl-led campaign to change the way women are portrayed in the media, Seventeen magazine has vowed to stop photoshopping its models and to promote healthy body images for its young readers.聽
Meatless Monday: Kale, apple, almond and Pecorino saladA crunchy salad that will keep its freshness more than a day.
China adoption diary: Maoming or bust 鈥� a return to Grace鈥檚 hometownPart 6 鈥� China adoption diary: The sisters wrangle over pigtail pitch, Madeleine becomes a thoroughbred clothes horse, and Mom wonders, "What if Grace鈥檚 Chinese mother had any idea that her precious daughter was right here in Maoming for only one day?"
Ernest Borgnine: An actor with nearly seven decades on screenErnest聽 Borgnine worked in more than 200 films and TV shows, including McHale's Navy. Ernest Borgnine, who passed on Sunday, won an Academy Award in the 1995 movie "Marty."
China adoption diary: "Officially ours," Madeleine Bao Yi becomes a BelsiePart 5 鈥� China adoption diary: After questions from Chinese functionaries 鈥� such as "Why did you choose to adopt?" 鈥� the Belsie family officially becomes four, with new sister and daughter Madeleine Bao Yi.
Ringo Starr: 30 quotes for his birthday For his 72nd birthday, here are 30 quotes from Starr.
China adoption diary: The gotcha day "zap." Love at first sight.Part 4 鈥� China adoption diary: Pig-tailed and rhinestoned Madeleine Bao Yi meets the Belsie family 鈥� her family 鈥� on gotcha day. It's love at first sight.- Verbal EnergyIs your vocabulary in shape for the Olympics?It turns out that the biggest sport at this summer's Games is something called 'athletics.'
Why Spider-Man is pulling in moviegoers. Again.鈥楾he Amazing Spider-Man鈥� opened Tuesday, just five years after the previous Spider-Man franchise, and has already racked up more than $75 million.
Take This Waltz: movie reviewDirector Sarah Polley has a sometimes graceful understanding of emotional temperate zones, but the set-up of 'Take' is contrived.
The Magic of Belle Isle: movie reviewNot even Morgan Freeman can rescue this film from soppiness.
China Heavyweight: movie reviewThe idealism and heartbreak are universal in this new variant of a timeless theme.
'The Hobbit' director Peter Jackson announces end of principal photography'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' will come to theaters this December.
'Savages': Oliver Stone's mayhem feels like Quentin Tarantino movie'Savages' review: Oliver Stone's violent movie keeps the eye engaged, if not the mind.
Pay more for milk? Initiative aims to support family farmsKeep Local Farms, a program supporting New England dairy farms, asks consumers to pay extra for milk in order to boost local family businesses, similar to fair trade practices for coffee and chocolate.
Rescue dog: After years of saying no, dad gladly yields for AlbieAfter years of family lobbying for a dog, Peter Zheutlin finally gives in to his wife and sons. Searching the Labs4Rescue website, he can't resist a 3-year-old Yellow Lab-Golden Retriever mix named Albie.
China adoption diary: A cackling ride on the storkPart 3 鈥� China adoption diary: Emotion dawns as the reality of a second daughter takes shape on the way to Guangzhou. The adoption agency guide arrives, Grace is delighted with the trove of hotel sample soaps and shampoos, Mom and Dad get ready for first meeting with Madeleine Bao Yi.
Butter poached tilapia with thyme and mixed greensChunks of fresh fish are poached in butter and olive oil over very low heat with fresh thyme, salt and pepper and served over a simple salad for a quick, cool summer meal.
Top Picks: Dr. Seuss on DVD, the PBS Arts Summer Festival, and moreThe social magazine Flipboard comes to Android, the Canadian duo Japandroids makes everyone sing along, and more top picks.
Emma Stone: A superhero movie is only one of many genres for the starStone's appearance in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' checks superheroes off her list. Anything left?
