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Christmas without butter?! Norway's perpetually uncertain butter supply
Is it Christmas without butter? Norway may offer lavish social benefits from universal healthcare to generous parental leave, but it doesn't have enough cows to produce enough butter. 12/20/2012 10:00 am
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The top 5 things never to ask your child right after school
Talking to your child after school about their day can be difficult. How to quash the melodramatic sighs from your teenager and still be engaged with your kid's life at school? Check out the top 5 questions to avoid asking. (Hint: each question holds an expectation.) 12/20/2012 09:36 am
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Olivia Culpo, a 'cellist nerd,' takes Miss Universe crown (+video)
Olivia Culpo, a Boston University sophomore, won the Miss Universe competition Wednesday. Olivia Culpo, a cellist, won the Miss Rhode Island contest in a rented $20 dress with a hole in it and then began working out, dieting, and studying current events on flashcards to compete for the Miss USA crown. 12/20/2012 08:26 am
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The most important thing
She was poor, from a complicated family. She needed A Certificate in order to keep going. 12/20/2012 05:00 am
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A Mayan dinner party for 12.21.12 (+video)
Mayan end-time talk got you down? Forget superstition and learn something about today's Mayan culture with these recipes from the 'Flavors of Belize' cookbook. 12/19/2012 04:41 pm
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names. 12/19/2012 02:08 pm
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Bruno Mars: A Q&A with the artist about new album 'Unorthodox Jukebox'
Bruno Mars recently released his sophomore album 'Unorthodox Jukebox.' 12/19/2012 01:55 pm
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American parenting: My family is OK, yours is not
A new study suggests American parenting is full of culturally inflated views of our own families. Most parents in the US think their own kids and family are doing just fine, thanks. It’s the other families out there that are the problem. 12/19/2012 12:30 pm
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'Gossip Girl' series finale reveals the title blogger's identity
'Gossip Girl' ended its sixth and last season. 12/19/2012 12:02 pm
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Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand star in 'The Guilt Trip' (+video)
In 'The Guilt Trip,' there's little chemistry between Rogen and Streisand and most of the material falls flat. 12/19/2012 11:52 am
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'Amour' is a moving film but is perhaps unintentionally uncomfortable (+trailer)
'Amour' centers on elderly couple Georges and Anne, who struggle with what to do after Anne suffers a stroke. 12/19/2012 11:48 am
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'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Amour' capture New York Critics' awards
Kathryn Bigelow's drama was named the best film of 2012, while 'Amour' was cited as the best foreign language film. 12/19/2012 11:34 am
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How I prayed through tragedy when my dad was killed
A Christian Science perspective: An offer of comfort to families after the Sandy Hook shootings. 12/19/2012 11:05 am
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'Zero Dark Thirty' stirs controversy over torture scenes
'Zero Dark Thirty,' directed by Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow, follows the hunt for Osama bin Laden. 12/19/2012 09:43 am
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Rescue dog: Is a dog owner by any other name still a mom or dad?
Albie the rescue dog knows exactly who his owners are ... by any name. Whether they're called "Mommy and Daddy" or "Judy and Peter," the kibble tastes as sweet. 12/19/2012 09:30 am
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8 holiday tips for dealing with difficult relatives
You can’t change what your difficult relatives are going to do; you can only change yourself. But when you change, a relationship changes. Here are eight tips for doing that. 12/19/2012 09:15 am
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Cassadee Pope voted as Season 3 'The Voice' winner (+video)
Cassadee Pope took home the 2012 title in The Voice Tuesday night. Cassadee Pope was a protege of country singer Blake Shelton. 12/19/2012 09:14 am
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Bacon stuffed mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms can be prepared ahead of time, up to the baking step, which makes this appetizer a great option for entertaining or potluck parties. Simply prepare the stuffed mushrooms, refrigerate, and bake before serving 12/18/2012 05:33 pm
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5 tips for talking with children about violence
The Newtown, Conn. school shooting has triggered a staggering amount of parenting advice. Here, distilled by Modern Parenthood, are five resources for talking to children about violence. 12/18/2012 02:55 pm
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