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Shakespeare on the silver screenDirector Joss Whedon helmed the highest-grossing film of 2012. Can he bestow the same magic on the financially troubled Shakespeare film genre?- Verbal EnergyTense time: historically present, timelessly nowWhy do talking heads in the media keep using the present tense?
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Mermaids: Are they real? NOAA says 'no,' but Mom and Animal Planet say ...Mermaids, for the mom who wrote the book on them, spark the most amazing questions from people who should know better. Still, Mom and Animal Planet want to stretch childhood just a little longer.
Saut茅ed cauliflower with chili sauceInspired by聽Gobi (cauliflower) Manchurian Dry, a popular Indo-Chinese appetizer we sampled at a Bengali restaurant, this lighter version skips the breading and deep frying, but not the flavor.
'Arrested Development': Will there be more new episodes?'Arrested Development' recently returned for the first time in seven years, presenting original episodes on Netflix. What did Netflix have to say about the possibility of more?
Keith Urban on American Idol and new albumKeith Urban doesn't know if he'll return to American Idol but loves 'the beginnings of artists when all they've got is raw talent.' The new Keith Urban album is 'Fuse.'- Chinese newborn baby rescued from toilet pipeA Chinese newborn baby, heard crying from a public toilet in Zhejian province, was freed when rescuers sawed into a sewage pipe to free him.
'Now You See Me' brings magicians to the summer movie season'Now You See Me,' starring Morgan Freeman, Mark Ruffalo, Isla Fisher, and others, will come to theaters May 31.
7 barbecue tips and facts for Memorial DayMemorial Day has long been the herald of summer. Barbecue grills of all shapes and sizes will be dusted off and set to blazing this weekend. Myron Mixon has a bounty of tips in his new cookbook that will make you master of your own backyard, plus a recipe for the only sauce you'll ever need.
Asparagus and caramelized onion tartIt's asparagus season, and this delightfully simple tart keeps the weekend restful so you can be ready to greet a new week.
'Behind the Candelabra': Michael Douglas discusses playing the legendary musician'Behind the Candelabra' stars Michael Douglas as Liberace and Matt Damon as his companion and romantic interest Scott Thorson. 'Behind the Candelabra' airs on HBO May 26.- Fast & Furious 6: Made for fansFast & Furious 6 will delight fans of the franchise, because there is more of everything. But as a movie, Fast & Furious 6 gets two out of four stars.
Salted chocolate cookies with ginger and coconutAny day could be a day to thank Mom, especially if she hands you one of these delicious cookies.
What's the best TV sitcom of all time? Help us decide!We've narrowed the field down to 20 contenders. What do you think is the best TV sitcom ever?
Grilled sweet tea glazed pork chopsThis Memorial Day, brine some pork chops, fire up the grill, and coat them in a sweet tea glaze. Don't forget to brew a big pitcher of sweet tea for drinking.
Discussing Race: The pitfalls of racial 'colorblindness' and the importance of talkParents sometimes put race in a vacuum, says researcher Janie Ward, thinking ignoring differences聽鈥� teaching 'colorblindness,' as its called聽鈥� will raise a child free of bigotry. But Ward's study, and numerous others, shows that isn't the case.
Homemade salsa made with canned tomatoesUsing canned tomatoes means homemade salsa can still be tasty and fresh minus the difficult task of chopping and seeding tomatoes. Adjust the consistency, and the spiciness, to your taste.
'Epic' has entertaining voice actors but ho-hum visuals'Epic' is an animated tale following a human girl who befriends tiny forest-dwelling people.
'We Steal Secrets' is more exciting than most fictional Hollywood thrillers'Secrets' centers on Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and Army private Bradley Manning.