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Sweet tea pecans
A lovely bag of flavored nuts makes a wonderful gift, and they are handy to have around during the busy holidays. This nibble combines the best of the South, abundant pecans and sweet tea. 12/21/2012 04:00 pm
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Tom Cruise works as tough guy 'Jack Reacher'
Tom Cruise takes on the character depicted in author Lee Child's thriller. 12/21/2012 02:39 pm
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The holidays mean reflection via Dylan Thomas for one middle school class
Christmas tree decorating, watching 'The Grinch,' and playing in the snow are staples of their winter holidays, say seventh- and eighth-graders in Maine. 12/21/2012 02:39 pm
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James Gandolfini stars in 'Not Fade Away'
'Not Fade Away' tries a little too hard, but Gandolfini as a 1960s father is a standout. 12/21/2012 02:31 pm
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Kristen Stewart stars in 'On the Road'
'On the Road' isn't worth the wait caused by the project's long development period. 12/21/2012 02:31 pm
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One young chess player shows the power of parental support
A 16-year-old chess player from Nigeria and his mother inspired a Virginia town. 12/21/2012 01:52 pm
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'This Is 40': A mixed bag, but a fun one (+trailer)
'This Is 40' features the return of supporting characters from director Judd Apatow's film 'Knocked Up.' 12/21/2012 11:23 am
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iPads and YouTube: Are digital tools in classrooms a student asset or distraction?
Tablets and cell phones in the classroom could be changing students' attention spans, but long-term studies have yet to prove the two are linked. 12/21/2012 11:22 am
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The best films of 2012
Monitor film critic Peter Rainer remembers some of the gems he saw over the past year and those films that weren't worth his time. 12/21/2012 11:04 am
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'Does God need me?'
A Christian Science perspective. 12/21/2012 11:00 am
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Christmas parenting wisdom: 'It's Jesus' birthday, not yours'
Christmas parenting wisdom from a grandfather shapes a family culture: 'It's Jesus' birthday, not yours.' There’s a lot of empty space under our tree, but our homes are filled with friends and festivities. 12/21/2012 09:30 am
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Teen texting too much? Get ‘Unbored’ advice book for having fun
Too much teen texting in your house? 'Unbored: An Essential Field Guide to Serious Fun' may help parents get their kids to look up for a moment from their texting and actually engage in life beyond the screen. 12/21/2012 09:00 am
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Tate Stevens wins 'X Factor' and $5 million record deal (+video)
Tate Stevens, the country singer from Belton, Mo., won Season 2 of 'The X Factor.' Tate Stevens beat out Carly Rose Sonneclare and the girl-band 'Fifth Harmony.' 12/21/2012 08:06 am
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Top Picks: International light displays, the albums of classical music Grammy nominees, and more
The website Complex provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Amazon's warehouses, PBS airs the history of a renowned ballet company, and more. 12/21/2012 06:00 am
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Vivid verbs defended with verve
Constance Hale's 'Vex, Hex, Smash, Smooch' is a good read on writing, especially on the power of verbs. 12/21/2012 05:00 am
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Egg nog pie
Egg nog can easily be incorporated into a quick custard pie using ingredients you probably already have on hand. 12/20/2012 04:36 pm
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Kids online will now be protected by new federal guidelines
Children's personal information, such as photos, videos and geolocation information, can now no longer be collected by online services and online 'cookies' can't be used to send kids personalized ads, among other new rules. 12/20/2012 02:28 pm
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Brothers Grimm: Why Disney is the master of adapting their stories
The stories by the Brothers Grimm have become part of our collective cultural knowledge and so, of course, some of the most famous have been turned into movies. 12/20/2012 12:54 pm
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Kids and violent video games: One senator calls for research
Violent video games and programming affect the lives of American children, says Sen. Jay Rockefeller. Legislation introduced by Rockefeller this week will investigate their long-term effects. 12/20/2012 12:18 pm
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Peace among enemies
A Christian Science perspective: The Christmas truce during World War I holds lessons for us today. 12/20/2012 11:00 am
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