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'Game of Thrones': 20 questions as Season 3 ends
As Season 3 of 'Game of Thrones' draws to an end, many burning questions remain. Here are some of the most urgent. (Beware, if you haven't finished Season 3: spoilers follow!)
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The 20 best TV sitcoms of all time – readers' choice
What did Monitor readers choose as the best sitcom in the history of television?
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10 influential authors who came to the US as immigrants
These 10 immigrant authors have all made significant contributions to US literature and culture.
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Amazon's top 10 bestselling books of the year
Which books sold best in 2012? Check out Amazon's full list.
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A foodie gift guide
Stir It Up's foodie gift guide has something for everyone, from the organic gardner-turned chef, to the beloved baker, to the tech-savvy foodie.
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'Game Change': 5 revelations from the book
As the bestselling book 'Game Change' becomes an HBO movie, here are the 5 most interesting stories from the book.
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10 best books of March, 2012, according to Amazon's editors
The editors at Amazon pick their 10 favorite titles for March, 2012.
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Support for gay marriage rises among California voters, poll finds
An accelerating shift is under way among California voters on gay marriage, with 59 percent now in favor of allowing it, a new Field Poll suggests. That's up from 49 percent in 2009.
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5 ways to improve a marriage
From author Elizabeth Weil's book 'No Cheating, No Dying,' 5 expert tips to improve a marriage.
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Gay Marriage: why Prop. 8 appeal is not going to Supreme Court ... yet
The coalition of groups that backs Prop. 8, California's ban on gay marriage, has asked all the judges of the Ninth Circuit to rehear the case decided by a three-judge panel on Feb. 7. An appeal to the US Supreme Court could still follow.
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Top 10 richest US presidents
Mitt Romney earned nearly $22 million in 2010. If elected, he would be in the Top 3 most wealthiest presidents. You may be surprised by who ranks among the Top 10 wealthiest US presidents.
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Interracial marriage rate doubles in 30 years: how US attitudes have changed
About 15 percent of all new marriages in the US in 2010 were between spouses of different race or ethnicity, according to a Pew Center report. In 1980 it was 6.7 percent.
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Editor's Blog Millennial generation: What's love got to do with it?
Each generation approaches courtship and marriage differently. But even Generation Y, which is reticent about going to the altar, is looking for the same thing: a deep and fulfilling relationship.
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Cover Story Modern romance: Gen-Y is late to the wedding, but wants marriage
Gen-Y is is rewriting modern romance as the path to marriage gets longer but more certain: Young people want more certainty before the wedding.
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Valentine's Day: 10 literary lessons in love
From 'Much Ado About Loving' by Jack Murnighan and Maura Kelly, 10 lessons in love from literary classics.
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Prop. 8 struck down: Will California's gay couples flock to the altar?
Prop. 8, California's gay marriage ban, took a hit Tuesday, but the legal battle might not be over yet. Until it is, California couples will likely be barred from marrying.
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Why momentous Prop. 8 ruling might not satisfy gay-rights groups
A federal court overturned Prop. 8, California's ban on gay marriage, but the ruling did not affirm a federal constitutional right to same-sex marriage, as gay-rights groups had hoped.
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10 sequels based on a classic book
10 authors who wrote a novel based in another author's literary world.
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Ron Paul (and Carol) celebrate 55 years of marriage
Ron Paul and Carol have the longest marriage of the Republican candidates for president. But the Romney's aren't too far behind Ron and Carol Paul.
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Charles Dickens: 20 books about his life
As the bicentennial of Charles Dickens approaches, here's a list of 20 books about his life, for readers of all ages.
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10 romantic movies for Valentine's Day
Check out these 10 movies for the holiday
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12 best books for preteens
12 best books for preteens
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2011 Man Asian Literary Prize: 7 (not 5) nominees
Here are the seven novels that made the shortlist for the 2011 Man Asian Literary Prize.
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'Downton Abbey': catch up before the season 2 premiere
Whether you missed the first season and want to start watching now or just need a refresher, here's what happened at Downton Abbey last season.
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Kate Middleton lends a hand to children, the arts with her charity projects
Kate Middleton, known as the Duchess of Cambridge, today announced the first five organizations she will support as a royal patron.
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Is falling US marriage rate a bad thing? Some find positives in the data.
The portion of US adults who are married has hit a record low, barely half, which experts say bodes ill for child-rearing. But many see positives in the latest data and say the institution is not imperiled.
12/14/2011 07:30 pm -
The Monitor's View America's rash retreat from marriage
In a nation soon to be dominated by single adults, more Americans find marriage obsolete or worth putting off. But can a society afford to have so many people unwilling to make a self-sacrifice to another in a bond that drives civilization?
12/14/2011 03:17 pm -
6 stories that made Christmas what it is today
Where would Christmas be today without Ebenezer Scrooge or the Nutcracker? Here are six ways in which literature has given Christmas its groove.
12/13/2011 10:25 am -
The Simple Dollar Dress for your own success, not someone else's
The usual advice is to dress above your station, and it's sound. Just make sure to dress for the job that you want.
12/10/2011 04:00 pm -
Mark Twain: 10 reasons we love him
It's the 176th birthday of one of the most iconic of figures in US history. In honor of the day that Samuel Clemens was born, here are 10 reasons why we love the great American author known as Mark Twain.
11/30/2011 10:10 am
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