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Arnold Schwarzenegger's legendary 'I'll be back' and other movie lines lifted by kidsArnold Schwarzenegger promotes the film 'Sabotage' this week. Meanwhile, another generation of kids learns to parrot his famous line from 'The Terminator,' many who aren't old enough to have ever seen him say 'I'll be back" on screen.
Baby Book 2.0: I parent, therefore, I blogThe rise in mom and dad blogs over the last decade is staggering. Billions of parents of all kinds have taken to the Internet to share tales of their kids and their adventures, live-blogging childhood in ways more immediate than any hardbound baby book.
Study into youth online behavior delivers international insightsA new study and paper from Canada's premier digital and media literacy organization, MediaSmarts, offers valuable data on the online behavior of young adults. Though the study targets Canadian youth, the insights have international appeal.
Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting's sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' is renewed for three more seasonsKaley Cuoco-Sweeting and Jim Parsons star on the CBS sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory,' which was recently renewed for three more seasons. Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting is also set to star in the film 'The Wedding Ringer.'
Hake with lentils and sage mustard butterIn this take on the classic French recipe Saumon aux Lentilles, mild white-fleshed fish and sage stand in for salmon and tarragon.
Pono leads a listening revolutionPono, the digital player championed by Neil Young, attempts to bring some of the music back to listeners that's missing from MP3s, which compress songs so radically that engineers estimate we're only getting around 5 percent of the intended sound.
Elephants escape circus: Parents can't escape animal issuesElephants escape circus in St. Louis, reminding some parents that the childhood joys of seeing the circus have to be balanced with a respect for the elephants that are trained to entertain.
'The Good Wife' shocks viewers with an unexpected twist'The Good Wife' left viewers aghast after the drama's newest episode included a big plot twist (spoilers follow!). 'The Good Wife' airs on CBS.
Mushroom long grain and wild rice pilafA great way to make your own wild rice pilaf at home, minus the box.
Agnes Martin: She painted with her back to the worldGoogle celebrates abstract impressionist Agnes Martin with a doodle today. What did Agnes Martin say about inspiration, creativity, and the metaphysical influences on her work?
Kate Bush returns for 15 live concerts. Why did she give up touring?Kate Bush stopped touring in 1979, but kept producing albums and hits. Kate Bush announced 15 live concerts in London this summer. Why did she give up touring?
Why are foreign adoptions in the US on the decline?A report released Friday from the US State Department says that the adoption of foreign children from US parents declined 18 percent last year, and is the lowest is has been in more than 20 years. Why are American families not adopting?- How well do you know children's music? Take our quiz.
The children's music genre has come a long way in recent years, with popular adult musicians and bands creating their own kid-friendly albums, and popular kid groups like "Yo Gabba Gabba" selling out shows in major arenas around the world. From catchy classics that get stuck in your head, to songs that sound like nails on a chalkboard, how well do you know children's music?
Mentoring: Full circle care for elders and youthGerald R. Ronning – known better as Mr. Gerald – is a master chess player, and an instructor for kids in need. He is also a curmudgeon at times. The whole package makes him the perfect mentor.Â
Mommy wars: One mom against herselfOne mom plays out the mommy wars debate – stay at home or stay at work – not against others, but with herself. A one-woman argument results, with this mom taking both sides.
'Divergent' isn't different enough from other YA film adaptations'Divergent' doesn't do much to separate itself from the pack, but star Shailene Woodley gives a great performance as protagonist Tris and has good chemistry with her co-star Theo James. 'Divergent' is based on the first book in the young adult dystopian trilogy by Veronica Roth.
'Enemy' finds Jake Gyllenhaal doing double dutyGyllenhaal plays both a history professor and his doppelgänger, and director Denis Villeneuve piles on the weirdness.
'On My Way': Catherine Deneuve portrays a faded beauty on a road trip'On My Way' centers on Bettie (Catherine Deneuve), a widow who leaves the house to get cigarettes and keeps finding reasons not to return.
Cast-iron grilled duck with orange confitThe floral perfume of orange confit, highlighted by its scorched bitter notes, accentuates the rich gamey flavor of duck breast. The hint of sweetness from brown sugar rounds everything out.
Zoe Saldana, Clive Owen star in 'Blood Ties,' an anemic family dramaZoe Saldana and Mila Kunis star in the film 'Blood Ties,' which follows a family with one brother who is a policeman and another who is a criminal. Zoe Saldana recently starred in the film 'Out of the Furnace.'