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Individual pear and hazelnut tart with lemon goat cheese creamIt's pear season! There's nothing better than an individual tart, warm from the oven, topped with lemon goat cheese cream.聽
When was the first parachute jump? Leaps of faith personifiedWhen was the first parachute jump? Today's Google Doodle highlights Andr茅-Jacques Garnerin's first daring leap from a balloon, that has continued to inspire toys, amusement park rides, science experiments, and imaginations for centuries.- Verbal EnergyBeing unironic in the age of the WebWe all know about signaling a joke when writing, especially online, but sometimes we need to signal that we really mean our words at face value.
How Google brought quantum physics to MinecraftGoogle's Quantum A.I. Lab Team introduces kids to quantum mechanics and computing through a new add-on to the wildly popular video game Minecraft which allows users to build entire worlds out of digital building blocks.
Orionid meteor shower: Miss last night's show? There's more to comeThe Orionid meteor shower peaked last night, but the brightness of the full moon stole the show for many Earth-bound gazers. However, families hoping to glimpse the heavens need not wait for an astronomical event.
Carol Burnett wins top humor prize at Kennedy CenterCarol Burnett:聽Top entertainers including Julie Andrews, Tony Bennett, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and others performed in聽Burnett's聽honor as she received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Buyer beware: Contaminated breast milk being sold onlineBreast milk purchased online could be unhealthy, a new study finds. Three-quarters of samples obtained by researchers from one website contained dangerous bacteria, including salmonella.聽
Sandra Bullock stars in 'Gravity': Sci-film tops box office again'Gravity,' starring Sandra Bullock, topped the box office for the third straight week. Sandra Bullock stars in the movie with George Clooney.
Meatless Monday: Biscuits and vegetarian red eye gravyAdapted from聽'The Southern Vegetarian Cookbook,' this red eye gravy gets its umami-rich, sausage-like flavor and texture from mushrooms, herbs and spices. Paired with easy-to-make drop biscuits, it creates an iconic Southern breakfast.聽
Tots on touch screens: 5 tips for parents Child-development experts and parents with technology experience offer these tips for healthy use of touch screens.- The case for boredom: When a crayon is better than an iPadThe case for bringing back boredom and limiting young kids' use of touch screens.
iPotty to Tech Pet: Do we really need the iParade of kiddy tech?When your kid needs your iPhone as much as you do 鈥� there's some serious soul searching a parent needs to do. App accessories 鈥� from iPotty to Tech Pet 鈥� make Mommy's iPhone part of their digitally enhanced fun. Is it better than the real thing?
Digital literacy: How soon should kids learn to use touch screens?Many parents share their touch-screen devices with their young kids despite fears of the dreaded 'zombie effect,' because they worry their kids might fall behind in digital literacy. Educators say parents should relax, digital literacy comes offline, grounded in real communication.
Cover StoryToddlers on touch screens: parenting the 'app generation'The first generation to use digital technology almost from birth are now toddlers. Parenting the 'app generation' involves handling new developmental challenges; experts say there are ways to strike a healthy balance when kids use touch screens.
Asian meatballs with sweet and spicy tamarind sauceUse these clever meatballs in spaghetti sauce for an everyday dinner, or tossed with a sweet and spicy tamarind sauce for a party appetizer. Your family or guests will never guess they're half tofu!
Benedict Cumberbatch discusses 'The Fifth Estate' and Julian Assange's reactionCumberbatch, who portrays Assange in the film 'The Fifth Estate,' finally heard back from the WikiLeaks founder the day before shooting on the movie began. 'It winded me quite a bit,' Cumberbatch said of Assange's reaction to the film.- NBC cancels shows: 'Ironside' and 'Welcome to Family.' Why?NBC cancels shows: After a month of low ratings, NBC canceled two of its new shows, "Ironside" and "Welcome to the Family." NBC will fill the Thursday slot with "Parks and Recreation" episodes.
Parents underestimate prevalence of cyberbullyingAs teens become increasingly connected to each other an the outside world online, parents are often in the dark about their kids digital interactions and commonly underestimate their kids' exposure to cyberbullying.
'Carrie' focuses on the girl-power aspect of Stephen King's story'Carrie' stars Chlo毛 Grace Moretz as a teenager who is tricked by her peers with deadly results.
'12 Years a Slave' is a necessary, if stiff, look at the history of slavery'12' stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as a free black American who is kidnapped and sold into slavery.