Learning in Your Sleep
L.R.A. in Highland Park, Illinois, writes: The question about conditioning a person by talking to him or her while he or she is asleep brought back a memory. (October 18, 2015) When my two eldest sons...
View ArticleQUIZ: May the Force Be With Your Star Wars Knowledge
The impending arrival of Star Wars – Episode VII: The Force Awakens means brushing up on your knowledge of the original trilogy. Thankfully, you won’t have to endure questioning before the Jedi High...
View ArticleA Puzzle of Percentage
A host and her three contestants each have a bag with three marbles: one each of red, white and blue. The host draws a marble first, Justin draws next, then Brody and then Alexa. The first contestant...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Taylor Swift! 10 of Our Favorite Quotes
Taylor Swift turns 26 on December 13. While she tweeted, “today I begin my 26th year of freaking out over stuff,” on the outside, she always seems to keep her cool. As her mother Andrea said before...
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The 10 Most Popular Dog and Cat Names Inspired by Star Wars
Is there a Chewy in the house? According to the folks at Banfield Pet Hospital, there’s a good chance of it. In celebration of the highly anticipated December 18 release of Star Wars: The Force...
View ArticleCelebrities Tweet and Geek Out about Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is days away but fans have already been blowing up the Twittersphere in hot anticipation. To borrow from Anna Kendrick, “EVERYBODY SHUT UP THERE’S A NEW...
View ArticlePreserving the Past
Krissa Cayle in Burke, Virginia, writes: I grew up in an upper-middle-class family, but our household was very spartan. There were no knickknacks, souvenirs, or other memorabilia. My parents always...
View ArticleExclusive! When Calls the Heart Cast Reveal Their New Year’s Resolutions
Fans of Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart sit patiently as they await Season 3. Will Elizabeth accept Charles’ surprise proposal? Will Bill remain in jail? Hearties will get a taste of the new...
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The Parade Preview: What to Watch, Rent or Buy Dec. 14 – 20
TV shows, new DVDs, movies and books you’ll want to check out this week! (All times Eastern.) MONDAY, Dec. 14 Childhood’s End This three-night miniseries, the very first TV adaptation of sci-fi writer...
View ArticleCritics’ Choice Awards Nominees: The Complete List
The nominations are in! The 2015 Critics’ Choice nominations that is. The show, hosted by T.J. Miller, will air January 17 on A&E, Lifetime and LMN. Here are the nominations for the 21st annual...
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Under the Dome Star Mike Vogel On His New Syfy Miniseries Childhood’s End
Mike Vogel just can’t get enough sci-fi. Tonight, he segues from Stephen King‘s Under the Dome to another series based on a classic novel when Syfy premieres Childhood’s End, adapted from Arthur C....
View ArticlePhotos: The Voice Final Four—A Look Back
It all began for the Final 4—Jeffery Austin, Barrett Baber, Emily Ann Roberts and Jordan Smith—with the Blind Auditions for The Voice, when they sang as if their lives depended on it. While not...
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Colin Quinn On His One-Man Show, Jerry Seinfeld and Native New Yorkers
Colin Quinn is nostalgic for the vanishing New York City of his youth. “I remember playing stoop ball. But to play stoop ball, you need an empty un-parked space and no car blocking you from the...
View ArticleSome Funny Celebrity Holiday Stories, Part 1
What are your family’s funny holiday stories? You know you have them. It may be the time that your cousin took the turkey out of the oven, only to realize that she had left the giblets in and the...
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Entertaining Gift Ideas for Sisters and BFFs
Great sisters, and best friends who are like great sisters, make every day a little easier. If you’re searching for the perfect gift for your practically perfect friend, we have a few entertaining...
View ArticleThe Voice Recap: The Final 4 Take the Stage One Last Time
The performing portion of The Voice finale was Monday night and each of the final four—Barrett Baber, Emily Ann Roberts, Jeffery Austin and Jordan Smith— were tasked with singing three songs: one of...
View ArticleJuicing Versus Munching
Donna L. in Simi Valley, California, asks: Is there any benefit to eating whole fruits and vegetables as opposed to juicing them? Marilyn responds: Definitely! It’s difficult to get enough fiber in our...
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James Rollins’ New Thriller—The Bone Labyrinth—Cuts Deep Into Our DNA
Those of us who’ve read a James Rollins thriller know that once we pick up his latest book, we’ll be flipping fast through the pages while gnawing our fingernails down to the quick. In the latest from...
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Photos: Red Carpet Fashions From the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Premiere
The stars were out in force last night at the red carpet premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. From the cast to celebrity fans, it was a red carpet so bright that it could be seen from a galaxy...
View ArticleThe Voice: The Judges Weigh In on the Final 4
Before the Final 4 took the stage on Monday night, coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams talked to reporters about this season of The Voice. And the three coaches, who...
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