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Violence is not inevitable

A Christian Science perspective: May the protests in response to the outcome of George Zimmerman’s trial be peaceful ones.
Awash in art

Charlie didn't know that, by doing his laundry, he'd arranged a still life.
Mandela on kids and family: Top quotes

Nelson Mandela, the father of six children, has opined eloquently about children, family, and home and here are his top quotes on the subject.
Verbal Energy Rules of English spelling – revealed!

Popular linguist David Crystal's new book, 'Spell It Out,' explains the rules of English spelling – but who knew there even were rules?
Greek bulgur salad

The hearty whole grain wheat bulgur will add a nutty flavor to any salad. Combine it with feta, cucumber, red onions, and kalamata olives for a Greek style salad.
'Sharknado 2': 10 of the best ideas for a sequel title

The network Syfy is letting fans choose the subtitle for the sequel 'Sharknado 2.' Here are some that have been suggested so far.
'Sharknado 2': The Syfy movie is getting a sequel

'Sharknado 2' has been greenlit, says network Syfy, and it will premiere in 2014. 'Sharknado 2' will center on sharks falling from the sky in New York City.
Dad's second-a-day video: more viral adorability

A second--a-day video by dad Sam Cornwell splices together one second of every day of his son's first year – and it has gone predictably viral. His son, Indigo, is the main subject, but the love shown by the characters who pop in throughout – dad, mom, family, and friends – makes it all the better.
Barbie sales are down, but here's betting she's not out

Barbie sales have hit a slump – declining, but it's not the first time, nor the longest decline. The doll had a decade-long swoon in the 2000s, too, when she went nub nose to nub nose with Bratz.
ABC releases its fall premiere dates – here's the full list

ABC has hit shows such as 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Once Upon a Time' returning and is debuting new shows such as 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Here are all the network's premiere dates.
Selena Gomez, Justin Timberlake receive VMA nominations – check out the full list

Selena Gomez, Justin Timberlake, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have all received nominations for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. The VMA Awards will air Aug. 25.
Tooth fairy: Toy industry wants to monetize the "holiday moment"

The tooth fairy is one of the least commercialized family traditions. Now 'The Real Tooth Faires LLC' brings what one expert calls "an amalgam of the worst trends in the toy industry ... every known money-making ploy in a pseudo-sweet ambiance ... full of gender stereotyping and sexualization.'
Royal baby due date: The Queen herself is getting antsy, eyeing vacation

Royal baby due date: The baby can't come soon enough, says Queen Elizabeth, who wants to get out of the London swelter and off on holiday.
Mom leaves kids in car during rap concert

A Florida mother is being charged with neglect after leaving her two kids – ages 3 and 5 – in her car while she attended a Lil' Wayne concert.
A kids' backyard playhouse and their arsenal of weapons plays on a granddad's memories

A gaggle of grandkids used this playhouse; an arsenal of toy weapons made a granddad contemplate tearing it down.
The best and the brightest

A Christian Science perspective.
What carries us through

A poem.
Randy Travis is awake and alert again, say doctors

Randy Travis, a country singer best known for hits 'Forever and Ever, Amen' and 'I Told You So,' has awakened from surgery following a stroke, say his doctors.
Regis Philbin returns to TV: Regis will host sports show

Regis Philbin will host "Crowd Goes Wild," premiering next month on the brand-new Fox Sports 1. Regis Philbin will interview actors and athletes for the 'sports entertainment' show.
Your product could appear here

Digital product placement, in which items can be added to a show after it already aired, are networks' answer to viewers fast-forwarding through commercials.