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Rossellini's 'Mammas' shows maternal instinct in animals not all kindIsabella Rossellini is convinced that, in the maternal animal world, anything goes. 'Mammas,' a series of short videos, has Rossellini playing the role of nine different animals to show the viewer that some mothers lie, are polygamous, and walk out on their animal children all the time.聽
LEGO apologizes for catcalling: Hey babe, females aren't playthings!LEGO apologizes for a licensee that sold stickers including a LEGO man catcalling, "Hey babe!" Even if the sticker is old, manufacturers have to be more vigilant to ensure their product is up to standards.聽
Al Pacino leaves 'Despicable Me 2' two months before premiere dateAl Pacino, who was set to voice the villain in the animated sequel 'Despicable Me 2,' has left production two months before the film's release date. Despite Al Pacino's departure, the movie will be released as planned with actor Benjamin Bratt stepping in.
Easy as, well, mango banana breadMangoes, in season April through June, are at their peak right now. Ripe mango and bananas, chopped walnuts, and vanilla create a flavorful, not-too-sweet dessert (or breakfast) bread. Substituting canola oil for butter lightens it up.- 'Scarface' actor Mario Machado dies'Scarface' actor Mario Machado died Saturday in Los Angeles. The 'Scarface' actor enjoyed a career as a TV news anchor as well as appearances in movies such as the 'Robocop' series and 'Scarface.'
- Pointing to God excessive: Teen athlete barred from state track tourneyAfter crossing the finish line in first place, Derrick Hayes gestured toward heaven to show thanks to God, his father said. But that motion was deemed excessive celebration by officials and Hayes was disqualified, barring him from competing in the state championship.
'Star Trek Into Darkness': What are early reviews saying?Some critics have seen 'Star Trek Into Darkness' early. What's the reaction to the new 'Star Trek' film?
Gerbils strut (scamper) their stuff on the runwayThe American Gerbil Society's annual pageant, the Westminster dog show of the gerbil world, saw dozens of pint-size entrants this weekend in Massachusetts.
Helen Mirren: Royal rant against noisy gay drummersHelen Mirren, dressed as Queen Elizabeth II, dressed down a noisy parade of gay drummers interrupting her play "The Audience."聽 Helen Mirren used less-than-royal language, reported The Telegraph.聽
Meatless Monday: Roasted cauliflower mint salad with citrus cashew dressingA flavoring of mint will bring a hint of spring to any dish. Combine with bright with citrus flavors in a dressing and transform hearty, smokey roasted cauliflower into a fresh, seasonal meal.
Boston benefit concert to feature rock legendsA May 30 concert to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing will feature a wide variety of artists, from Aerosmith and New Kids on the Block, to Jimmy Buffet and Carole King.
Star Wars Day: Memories of watching the original trilogy at a young ageAs Star Wars Day is celebrated, one fan remembers watching the movies before she knew what 'delusions of grandeur' were and when Force philosophy was a little much. Star Wars Day is celebrated on May the fourth (take a second, you'll get it).- Chris Kelly: Overdose suspected in rapper's deathChris Kelly overdose? The mom of Chris Kelly says he took cocaine and heroine the night before he died. Police suspect a drug overdose.
15 hidden meanings of popular food phrases Discover the hidden meanings of some of your favorite food phrases.- The Matrix Retold by mom: Her son says he wants suggestions for the next videoThe Matrix Retold, with more than 3 million views just two days since it was uploaded to YouTube, is shaking things up for the mom behind it. Online fame isn't easy to understand, but she's really happy the Internet thinks she's funny, her son says.聽
- Teen mom banned? Kaitlin Tiller's photo not allowed in yearbookKaitlin Tiller, the teen mom whose photo was banned from her school's yearbook, just wanted to have a photo of her in the yearbook with what she cherished most 鈥� her son. The teen mom banned from the yearbook told her local news station, "I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for him."
Dolls look better without makeup; now if only we could buy them that wayWhat does a doll look like before she gets all, well, dolled up? Sickly, according to an image circulated around the Internet earlier in April. But artist Nickolay Lamm did his own investigation and found dolls without makeup are actually rather pretty.
Posole: Mexican chicken and hominy soupCelebrate Cinco de Mayo with this authentic Mexican hominy soup. Toppings range from avocado, tortilla chips, cheese, radishes, and red onions and add celebration and ceremony to a rustic meal.
Surge in unwed mothers: Deep in the stats, it's not what you thinkA surge in unwed mothers reported this week by the US Census causes a surge in snap judgements. But deep in the stats, the connection between marriage and parenting, it turns out, is a lot more complicated than the shocked pundits might have you believe.
10 recipes for Cinco de Mayo Here are 10 recipes from Stir It Up! bloggers inspired by Mexican flavors to help you bring a little fiesta to your table.