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- Verbal EnergyWhat we talk about when we talk about moneyA look at the sometimes checkered vocabulary of public finance.
World鈥檚 simplest homemade fudgey brownies and raspberry coulisWant to impress your Valentine without spending the day in the kitchen? Try these gooey, fudgey brownies that are easier than a piece of cake to make. Top them with a simple raspberry sauce for a touch of rosey red.
Rick Huxley's band, the Dave Clark Five, gained fans on both sides of the AtlanticRick Huxley served as bassist for the 1960s British Invasion group the Dave Clark Five. Rick Huxley's band knocked 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' by the Beatles off the top spot on UK music charts in 1964.
Kate Middleton bump photo: Privacy aside, let's talk body imageKate Middleton baby bump photo captures the happy mom-to-be in a bikini as well as the world's obsession with body image. Let's remember the pre-delivery joy of the baby bump when we're tempted to analyze women's body images post delivery.
Mussels with fennel and star aniseMussels steamed in a buttery broth of shallots, garlic, tomatoes, and star anise are an easy, delicious, sustainable dinner. Use this recipe to wow your sweetheart on Valentine's Day with a home cooked meal.
Two sisters, two wildernessesFor one, the charm is in the microscopic; the other scans for bears.
Brazil Carnival fire: Celebrations turn deadlyBrazil Carnival fire: The last day of Carnival celebrations in Brazil were darkened when a Carnival float hit a power line and caught fire, resulting in four fatalities.
Why Lady Gaga postponed her next four concertsLady Gaga tweeted her fans with disappointing news: The next four concerts in her "Born This Way Ball" tour will be rescheduled for an unknown future date.
Oldsters are hip in HollywoodOlder actors are triumphing during awards season and at the box office, and they don't seem to be leaving pop culture anytime soon.
John Kerr was a Tony-winning actor for 'Tea and Sympathy'John Kerr starred in the film version of 'South Pacific' and earned a Tony Award for his stage role in 'Tea and Sympathy.' John Kerr reprised his 'Tea' role for the 1956 film.
Mardi Gras recipe: crawfish cornbreadMake an authentic batch of crawfish cornbread to celebrate Mardi Gras. Use frozen crawfish tail meat,聽Creole聽seasoning, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese for that聽Louisiana聽flavor.
Westminster Dog Show, Monopoly kitten: What pet gets Valentine's Day love?The Westminster Dog Show only added fuel to the her kids' fire. They have cats, a dog, and a predicament: Which pet is truly best in show? The Westminster Dog Show is pro-canine, Monopoly's new token is pro-kitty, but a compromise is need with Valentine's Day for Animals coming up.聽
King Cake for Mardi GrasKing Cake is a brioche dough with a ribbon of brown sugar cinnamon (or praline sugar) running through it, baked in an oval shape, glazed with royal icing, and sprinkled with Mardi Gras colors.- Valentine's Day: Do chocolate high heels say, 'I love you'?A Dallas chocoatier makes 海角大神 Louboutin knockoff shoes out of chocolate. In Baton Rouges, try the peanut butter cayenne truffles
'Walking Dead' record: The zombie show hits a series high'The Walking Dead' set a record Sunday night with a series-high audience of 12.3 million viewers.
Buttermilk pancakes for Pancake DayPancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is Feb. 12. Top these classic buttermilk pancakes with fruit and syrup of your choice for a sweet start to the day.
'The Walking Dead': Did the midseason premiere bring back the show's momentum?'The Walking Dead' returned for the rest of its third season last night after a midseason finale that seemed to bring the drama back to life. Did the new episode keep the characters moving forward?
Frank Ocean misses out on the Grammys big prize while fun. and Mumford & Sons triumphFrank Ocean, widely expected to take home the best new artist award, lost the prize. However, Frank Ocean did take home the best urban contemporary album award, while the Black Keys were big winners with four trophies altogether and Mumford & Sons took home the best album of the year prize.
Grammys 2013: Check out the backstage quotes from winnersAt the Grammys 2013 ceremony, Adele discussed her new album, Gotye reveals the decisions behind his hit single 'Somebody That I Used To Know,' and more.
Faith Hill braces and Helen Mirren pink hair: Parsing the fairy tale of beautyFaith Hill braces and Helen Mirren pink hair? As a parent it makes you realize beauty is more a fairytale we tell our children and ourselves at every age.