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Kale and pineapple smoothieEver thought about jump starting your day with vegetables? Mix some kale with sweet pineapple into a smoothie and you'll forget this is a 'good for you' breakfast.- Apolo Ohno returns to Winter Olympics as analystApolo Ohno will be a commentator on NBC-TV during the Sochi Winter Olympics. Apolo Ohno, a former speedskater, won eight medals in three Olympics.
Hunter Mahan chooses his daughter's birth over golfHunter Mahan was leading the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament on Saturday. But then his wife went into labor. So, Hunter Mahan withdrew from the tournament.
JJ Cale: Anonymous hitmaker for Eric Clapton and othersJJ Cale: Guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer, JJ Cale wrote big hits for big names but seldom shared the limelight.- DMX rapper arrested (again)DMX: The rapper was arrested in South Carolina and charged with driving under the influence, and for not having a driver's license. DMX is the stage name for Earl Simmons.
Pivot TV wants its audience to 'do something'The new cable channel will offer entertainment that aims to amuse and to inspire social change. "TakePart Live," for example, is devoted to "decoding" the news, including online involvement by viewers.
'The Wolverine' star Hugh Jackman calls character his 'strongest' role'The Wolverine' stars Jackman as the superhero Wolverine. 'Wolverine' star Jackman says he views the part as one of 'the foundation[s] of [my] entire career.'
Overweight people stressed by being called fat will eat more, study saysOverweight people teased for their weight 鈥� fat shaming 鈥� will actually eat more, a study says. For overweight peoples' family, friends, and peers, "just being honest" about fat gain can have consequences.聽- 'American Idol' sued by 10 black contestants alleging racism'American Idol': The contestants say they were unfairly painted as criminals and sexual deviants 鈥� despite that none was ever charged with a crime for which they were arrested, according to the report.
'The Act of Killing' has a repellant film conceit'Killing' has members of Indonesian death squads, responsible for the deaths of millions, act out their murders, and the result is that the criminals get to boast about their deeds.
'Blue Jasmine,' Woody Allen's sister saga, sends up the 1 percenters'Blue Jasmine,' Allen's newest film, makes simple-minded class distinctions and his heroine doesn't provoke much sympathy.
'The Wolverine' makes its hero more interesting than in past installments'Wolverine' has a newly weakened protagonist and is as much an homage to Asian martial arts movies as it is a comic book film.
Cory Monteith is subject of memorial with 'Glee' castCory Monteith was honored with a memorial led by 'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy and Monteith's co-star and girlfriend Lea Michele. Cory Monteith died July 13.
Crushed bugs in Dannon yogurt the tip of the odd food ingredient icebergDannon's strawberry yogurt is colored using an additive made from crushed bugs. Some are grossed out, but Dannon's use of crushed bugs in its yogurt isn't that bad, and it's not the only everyday food with an unusual-sounding ingredient.聽
Southern baked shelly beansBaked beans go with everything at a cookout: burgers, ribs, or grilled chicken. During the summer, when beans are plentiful at farmers' markets, use fresh shelly or October beans to make a pot.聽
Returned pet dogs find love a second, third, fourth timeSometimes the pet dog isn't what the family was looking for, so they return it. Don't fret, these pups often find love again (sometimes again and again).聽
37 miles of 'Hola Lola': Memories of a family road tripThe family road trip has been the joy and undoing of many parents. With the long hours of driving coupled with children's short attention span, parents are extremely vulnerable.
Top Picks: 'The Writers' Room' on the Sundance Channel, the YouVersion Bible app, and moreMassachusetts teenager Zev creates images where he inhabits a tiny world, Guy Clark's new acoustic album showcases his still-strong voice, and more top picks.
Cold chocolate and coffee rice pudding (champorado)Rice pudding during the summer might seem crazy, but what's better than mocha rice pudding during a summer thunderstorm? Malagkit rice is the preferred rice for this recipe, but Japanese sushi rice or any short grain rice will do.聽
15 famous redheads in movies and on TV recently From 'Game of Thrones' to 'Mad Men' to Pixar, it seems like characters with flaming hair are everywhere right now. Here are some of those from the past several years.