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Study: Youth attitudes in Great Recession shift toward helping one anotherGreat Recession youth are shifting their beliefs, says a new study. Despite media stories that lambast this generation with claims of narcissism, young people are thinking more about others than in generations past.
Baby buys Austin-Healey Sprite car on eBay and the parents keep itA baby buys an Austin-Healey Sprite car on eBay. What, as their parent, do you do? In the case of two Portland parents, you keep it.聽
When women look strong: Marion Bartoli and the sexism at WimbledonWimbledon is about tennis. It's about grace, poise, endurance, and victory. This year's female champion Marion Bartoli embodies Wimbledon, but in a body a BBC commentator found unappealing. Wimbledon is not about misogyny.聽
Mexican quesadillas with squash blossomsTraditional Mexican food uses squash blossoms as flavoring in a wide variety of dishes. Saut茅 squash blossoms and onions to stuff tortillas, and then use them as added flavoring for a mild salsa whipped up in the blender.
Royal baby watch: Related to Jay-Z and Beyonce's baby? Teetotaling gynecologist?Royal baby watch revs up as the media looks for every angle of the impending birth of Kate Middleton and Prince William's first child. The spotlight wants that baby, but until the birth, it will shine on everyone remotely connected, from the gynecologist to celebritites.
NASA, Reddit encourage 7-year-old Dexter Walters to seek spaceDexter Walters, a science-hungry young boy, wrote NASA that he was too young to apply for a trip to colonize Mars. NASA responded. His mother, surprised, posted it to Reddit where users offered their advice on how to encourage Dexter's appetite.聽
Lego course teaches kids engineering, design, and gear ratiosLegos aren't just for fun. Teachers of elementary to junior high school students in Alabama are using the stackable blocks to build kids' knowledge of engineering principles.聽
Barack Obama's love for broccoli: brave, noble, preposterousBarack Obama told a child at the White House recently that his favorite food is broccoli. That can't be true. Broccoli is no one's favorite food.聽
'Tootsie' changed his feelings about women and their appearance, says Dustin HoffmanIn a video by the American Film Institute that's making the rounds on the Internet, 'Tootsie' star Dustin Hoffman discusses the feelings he had after putting on the makeup to become the character of Dorothy Michaels. The 'Tootsie' actor said he realized 'there [are] too many interesting women I have not had the experience to know in this life because I鈥檝e been brainwashed.'
'The Lone Ranger' falls below 'Despicable Me 2' in weekend take'The Lone Ranger' was the second biggest grossing film of the weekend. 'Despicable Me 2' took in almost three times as much money between Friday and Sunday.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck leaves 'The View' for 'Fox and Friends'Elisabeth Hasselbeck has one final morning on 'The View,' but she will join the three-hour morning show 'Fox & Friends' in September.
Kids' State Dinner celebrates healthy lunchesMichelle Obama hosted the second Kids' State Dinner at the White House on July 9. The guests were 54 American children who had submitted winning recipes for a healthy recipe contest sponsored by the White House and Epicurious.
Kids need regular bedtimes: Here's how a child professional would do itKids' bedtimes need to be consistent if they are to do well in school, a new study says. Here's how to establish a consistent bedtime routine for kids from an early childhood professional.聽
Royal baby watch: From Niagara Falls to St. Mary's HospitalRoyal baby watch: The birth of Prince William and Kate Middleton's baby is fast approaching. And the royal baby watch spans the globe, from St. Mary's Hospital to Niagara Falls and beyond.聽
Creamy homemade yogurtItching for a summer project? Try making your own yogurt! With milk, active cultures, and a little bit of time you'll have the creamiest, smoothest yogurt you've ever tasted.
Buckingham Palace announces another royal babyBuckingham Palace announced yesterday that there will be another royal baby. Not the聽royal baby, expected to arrive any day now, but a royal baby. The Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips will give birth in 2014.聽
'Jurassic Park 4' director Colin Trevorrow discusses the dinosaur sequel'Jurassic Park 4' will be directed by 'Safety Not Guaranteed' helmer Colin Trevorrow. 'We really want to honor what came before us,' Trevorrow said of 'Jurassic Park 4.'- Chris Pratt in 'Guardians of the Galaxy': Who else could join him for the comic book movie?Chris Pratt is playing the lead role in the Marvel film 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' Will actors such as Benicio del Toro and Lee Pace聽portray other members of the superhero team?
California inmate sterilizations report recalls a dark historyAlmost 150 female California inmates were sterilized between 2006 and 2010, according to an investigation by the Center for Investigative Reporting. The report recalls a dark history of eugenic thought in the US. 聽
Warlow on 'True Blood': The villain's identity is revealedWarlow, a 'True Blood' villain, had been a mysterious figure for the most recent seasons of the HBO show. However, viewers met Warlow on 'True Blood' during the show's newest episode.