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New Orleans's post-Katrina artistic revival is in full swingGalleries are flourishing despite the market and indie movies are on a roll 鈥� jumpstarting the whole arts scenes, but to a slightly different rhythm.
Mother's Day in Minnesota: bass fishing vs. brunchMinnesota's moral dilemma: Opening day of fishing season falls on Mother's Day weekend. Will government save family unity and change the calendar?- Inside Hana's Suitcase: movie reviewA blend of documentary and drama, 'Inside Hana's Suitcase' recounts the tragic tale a young girl at Auschwitz and the Japanese school teacher who, years later, tries to discover who she was.
Monsieur Lazhar: movie reviewA traumatized young class finds a tender new teacher, but not everyone likes Monsieur Lazhar.
In a hungry world, should edible landscaping do more?Edible landscaping -- planting vegetables, herbs, or, occasionally, fruits among decorative plants -- is a popular trend, but, asks this gardener, shouldn't we also think about providing the edibles to those who might be hungry?
Parents: Should you take your child to "Bully," the movie?A mother's experience: A dinner conversation transformed her son's approach to borderline teen bullying 鈥� imagine what the movie "Bully" could do. She'll take her child to "Bully" for sure.
'The Cabin in the Woods' is over-the-top, but has an intriguing twist'The Cabin in the Woods' has twists that moviegoers should avoid knowing beforehand in order to get the best experience possible..jpg?alias=standard_600x400)
Tax day: 8 top tax breaks for parents on tax deadline As tax deadline looms, parents are looking for as many tax breaks as possible.
Ann Romney working mom debate obscures value of child careSomebody needs to take care of the kids, and the Ann Romney working mom debate is evidence that child care is mostly invisible in economic and political discussion 鈥� until someone misspeaks.
American Idol shocker: Why Jessica Sanchez faced eliminationAmerican Idol contestants Elise Testone, Joshua Ledet, and Jessica Sanchez were in the Bottom Three this week. American Idol judges used their save on Jessica Sanchez.聽
Top Picks: 'Once' as a musical, 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol,' and morePBS's romance 'Birdsong' will appeal to 'Downton Abbey' fans, 'Revenge of the Electric Car' explores why the plug was pulled on the electric car, and more top picks.
Parenting: Here we go, a Monitor blog for parentsWhat an international daily newspaper can contribute to parenting
Bully: She told her son, 鈥榟it him hard鈥� 鈥揳nd she learned a lessonOn the occasion of the April 13 opening of the movie "Bully," a son teaches a mom a lesson: There were three bullies not one - the bully, the school principal, and mom herself.
Does mother's Passover picture book cross church state line?A mother debates the merits of reading a Jewish children's book in her son's private pre-school, wondering if the book's Passover plot crosses the church state line.- Ripe for a bagel spreadA recipe disaster and a whimsical poem unite an avocado with heat.
Ann Romney drafted into new 'mommy wars' skirmishDo we really have to refight the mommy wars? Ann Romney was a stay-at-home-mom with five boys, how does that not fit into the concept of 'work'?
'Anchorman 2' director Adam McKay hints at plot details'Anchorman 2' director Adam McKay gives some cryptic clues about the sequel's plot.
Dirr鈥檚 tree and shrub encyclopedia sets a new industry standardMichael Dirr's new 'Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs' is a must-own book for serious gardeners.
'The Three Stooges': 5 other movies bringing back beloved stories "The Three Stooges" hits theaters this Friday, and over the next year, everything from '70s TV shows to '90s hit comedies are coming to the multiplex.
American Idol goes modern: How the top 7 handled current musicAmerican Idol: The top 7 contestants (finally) chose songs from the current decade.聽 Look for American Idol voters to put Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, and Skylar Laine in the bottom three.