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Three documentaries provide new insight into DetroitFilms such as 'Detropia' and 'Searching for Sugarman' put the Motor City in the spotlight.
Having it all: The work-family balance debate continuesHaving it all 鈥� a professional career and a family 鈥� isn't possible, says Anne-Marie Slaughter in a recent Atlantic article. The piece reignited the debate about difficulties for working mothers and the need for more flexible time in the workplace.
Sharing Tanglewood's magicThe Massachusetts concert venue sticks close to its classical roots.
Nora Ephron had rare, crowd-pleasing ability to mix humor and feminismScreenwriter and journalist Nora Ephron, who died Tuesday, had a knack for being humorous while tackling controversial, important topics. She broke barriers for women in Hollywood and elsewhere.
To Rome with Love: movie reviewDirector and actor Woody Allen's new film is sweet but not particularly memorable.
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World: movie review'Seeking' is the worst entry yet in the end-of-the-world genre.
Cream-filled vanilla cupcakesCreating a 'core' in each cupcake makes for a rich, gooey center.
The Invisible War: movie reviewThe issue of rape in the US military is explored in this essential documentary.- Padlocks of loveA folk tale grows into a Russian tradition.
Summer activities for kids: A sprinkler as fun as Little Gym?Summer activities for kids can get as booked solid as the rest of the year. Why not create your own summer memories 鈥� with a sprinkler, and not necessarily a Little Gym reservation.
Sunscreen: Mom challenges school over kids' sunburn. Who's fault?Sunscreen pros and cons aside, institutions, individuals, moms, dads, and kids have to start thinking more, and passing the buck less. There's a bigger social question about responsibility behind the story of two girls who got sunburned on a school field trip.
Nora Ephron: Her 5 best movies Here are 5 of the best movies written or directed by the filmmaker, who died June 26, 2012.
Girls in science: Gender gaps still persist in STEM subjectsGirls in science and other STEM subjects 鈥� technology, engineering, and mathematics 鈥� are underrepresented compared to boys despite the progress made in the 40 years since Title IX was signed into law.
Nora Ephron: Hollywood trailblazer of romantic comedies for smart womenNora Ephron was a rare woman writing and directing in the male-dominated industry of filmmaking. Nora Ephron wrote romantic comedies for smart women, about smart women.
Jena Malone is considered for a pivotal 'Hunger Games' roleJena Malone is being considered for an important role in the 'Hunger Games' sequel 'Catching Fire,' according to reports.
Garlic cilantro friesThere's nothing like homemade fries with fresh seasoning to make ordinary seem haute-cuisine
Travel with toddlers: Six tips for avoiding airplane meltdownsTravel with toddlers, especially on an airplane, can be a disconcerting experience for parents. There are no foolproof plans for avoiding meltdowns, but here are six tips for getting toddlers through a long (or short) flight.
Ponytail punishment: Utah mom upset over judge's hair-cut rulingA Utah mother is upset that a judge told her to cut off her 13-year-old daughter's ponytail in order to reduce the girl's sentence. The girl and her friend were in juvenile court for cutting off a 3-year-old's hair in March.
Tropical Storm Debby reminds mom of her Haiti 鈥榟urricane box鈥�Tropical Storm Debby reminds a mother of preparing for hurricanes in Haiti and Miami with you two children and filling their 'hurricane box' with extra water, food, batteries 鈥� and some musical improvisation.
Aaron Sorkin's 'The Newsroom' gets off to a shaky startAaron Sorkin's new series has the expected great dialogue, but needs more than that.
