All The Culture
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A new crop of domestic mavens
Actresses like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Alba are pursuing new careers as lifestyle gurus.
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Why 'spokesperson' still irks me
Not all gender-specific language is sexist.
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Don't overlook the ordinary
The humble petunia is extraordinary for its variety and ease of cultivation.
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Facebook waning, social media may have plateaued among teens, Pew study says
A huge update on our knowledge of teens and social media was released by Pew Research Center today. It's findings include some surprising info: Facebook use among teens is waning, teens do, in fact, value their privacy online, and a majority have friended their parents.
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Summer school: Free online educational activities for students and adults
Online you will find a wealth of websites to help your kids, or yourself, learn materials from the least to most complex. Think there's no substitution for face-to-face learning? One woman's goddaughter passed college level chemistry, and you could too.
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Foster mom in Conn. pleaded guilty to using wooden spoon on child
A Connecticut foster mom pleaded guilty Monday to paddling a 4-year-old with a wooden spoon in January. The mother faces 100 days in prison.
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Kate Hudson will star in Zach Braff's film 'Wish I Was Here,' according to reports
Kate Hudson will reportedly star in Zach Braff's movie 'Wish I Was Here,' which he is partially funding via the website Kickstarter. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Kate Hudson will play Zach Braff's wife.
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CBS pulls tornado episode of 'Mike & Molly' after Okla. storms (+video)
CBS pulls tornado episode: The network said it replaced the comedy with a rerun on Monday out of sensitivity to victims of the deadly tornado in Oklahoma.
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Chelsea Flower Show includes gnomes this year
A traditional no-no, gnomes will be welcomed -- this year only -- at England's famous Chelsea Flower Show.
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Rosie Pope, the Martha Stewart of maternity, helps navigate baby gear
As Rachel Ray is to cooking and Rachel Zoe is to style, Rosie Pope hopes to be to motherhood. And, as the overwhelmed faces on the moms-to-be at the New York Baby Show this past weekend seem to point out, the industry is asking for a guru.
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Tumblr CEO: To drop out or stay in school, that is the question for wunderkinds
Tumblr, engineered by computer science wunderkind and high school dropout David Karp, was just purchased by Yahoo for more than a billion dollars. Should gifted youngsters end their education early or would they do better by staying in school?
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Nova Scotia brown bread
Besides being delicious, this inherited recipe has carried warm memories across the generations.
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Some families reunited after Okla. tornado, others wait in worry
In the tornado's wake, some parents and guardians were able to reunite with their children. Others, while families hugged and cried around them, were left to wait.
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A prayer lesson from knitting
A Christian Science perspective: God doesn’t require mastery but humility and a willingness to lean on Him.
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Ray Manzarek dies: A musical legacy and founding member of The Doors' (+video)
Ray Manzarek dies: A keyboardist whose versatility complimented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone on a wide range of songs – including 'Riders On the Storm,' and 'Roadhouse Blues' – Ray Manzarek died on Monday.
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Horseshoe crab spawning: Take the kids on an after-bedtime adventure
It's horseshoe crab spawning time. Marine biologists predicted the largest horseshoe crab crowds will emerge from the Atlantic Ocean May 24, June 9, and June 23.
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Dead Sea Scrolls: The Boston exhibit lets visitors see one of the greatest treasures of the modern era
The Dead Sea Scrolls, some of which are currently on display at the Museum of Science in Boston, are the oldest copies of Biblical texts ever found.
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Tim McGraw's ACM special includes Faith Hill, Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, and more
Tim McGraw performed hosting duties for the annual Academy of Country Music special which aired Sunday. Tim McGraw suggested the idea of making the program a summer tour preview rather than a tribute show to the special's producers.
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Easy, moist (vegan) chocolate cupcakes
This might just be the world's simplest, moistest chocolate cupcake recipe, and vegan to boot! Use your favorite frosting to top these cupcakes, or choose from the list below.
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The end of school 'Whoosh Zone': Plan for how you'd like to look back
With the last day of school in sight, kids (and parents) start acting odd. Crankiness, restlessness, and nostalgia are all symptoms of the 'Whoosh Zone'. Prepare yourselves.
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