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'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' will win over Tolkien fans and newbies alike'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' stars Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen.
The Lemonade Cookbook and Chinese-style braised duck legsWhole duck legs are braised with orange, ginger, lemongrass, cilantro, and garlic in this dish adapted from聽'The Lemonade Cookbook' by Alan Jackson.
28 cookbooks from 2013 From Japanese soul cooking to desserts to cooking with kids, a sampling of cookbooks from 2013.
Holiday gift ideas: What to give your child's teacherHoliday gift ideas: Gifts of appreciation for teachers are common around the holidays. Teachers agree, heartfelt gratitude is the best gift of all.
Texas teen Ethan Couch: For 'affluenza' the solution is parentingTexas teen Ethan Couch: Ethan Couch receives ten years probation after killing four in a drunk driving accident. Could more attentive parents have helped curb what the defense called 'affluenza?'聽
'Breaking Bad,' '12 Years A Slave' receive Golden Globe nominations'Breaking Bad,' which aired an acclaimed final season this year, earned nods for Best Drama and Best Actor in a Drama, while '12 Years A Slave' and 'American Hustle' led the film categories. 'Breaking Bad' aired on AMC. Check out the list of Golden Globes nominees.
Holiday Shopping: Tis' the season of the Nordstrom angelHoliday Shopping Angel: Holiday shopping can be a major stress of the season, but one Nordstrom saleswoman brings joy to a weary shopper right when she needs it most.- Feline impediments to a Sunday napA poem.
Rainbow Looms: Kids crafts that parents likeLooming crafts like Rainbow Loom bands are keeping little hands constructively busy. Parents and child development experts like looming because its teaches fine motor and focusing skills to boys and girls alike.
'Sons of Anarchy' season finale review: Another character meets a shocking endThe 'Sons of Anarchy' finale for season six included the shocking death of one of the main characters. What happened during the 'Sons of Anarchy' season six finale?
Elian Gonzalez had two fathers - his own and the stateElian Gonzalez: As Elian Gonzalez claims his place on the world stage once again, this blogger takes comfort in his triumph: 'While we may want an easier, safer, freer path for our children, the more difficult way is often what makes rather than breaks them.'
Deborah Rutter: First woman to lead Kennedy CenterDeborah Rutter will become the first woman to lead the Kennedy Center since the performing arts center opened in 1971. Deborah Rutter is now head of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Johnny Cash: What's on the new 'lost' album?Johnny Cash recorded an album that was never released. Now, his estate is releasing the music in a new CD, which includes a Johnny Cash duet with Waylon Jennings and two with June Carter Cash.
Classic shortbread cookiesAdd fresh rosemary or countless other additions to these classic shortbread cookies 鈥� lemon zest, hazelnuts, almonds, lavender, or ginger.聽
An equine sense of placeWhat is it about this spot in the forest that draws our horses here?
Kids leave Facebook as parents spoil the funTeens leaving Facebook: One mom knows the reason, and it's聽MUMPS (Massively Uncool, Middle-aged Parents).聽
Hour of Code welcomes students into the world of computer scienceHour of Code Initiative: The week-long Hour of Code initiative strives to help kids better understand their ever-changing technological world 鈥� and maybe even get a job.
Breastfeeding mom kicked out of Conn. courtBreastfeeding Mom kicked out of court: Why are women against women in the breastfeeding battle?
Godzilla trailer breeds new memories to take over family timeGodzilla returns: Mom shares love of sci-fi legend Godzilla with kids, through city destruction and saving mankind.
Amy Adams discusses 'Batman vs. Superman' film and the role of Lois LaneAmy Adams, who starred in 'Man of Steel,' was asked about the possibility of a love triangle between Superman, Lois Lane, and Wonder Woman and said she 'hope[s] that I can be involved with a woman on screen where we鈥檙e not in a love triangle.' Amy Adams is returning as Lois Lane in the new 'Superman' film.