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'Dancing With the Stars' premiere: Ranking the contestants from best to worst
Washington Post - 13 Sep 2016 13:12
Who may as well get the Mirror Ball Trophy now? Who was the contestant who clearly had no interest in learning how to dance?
The nearly forgotten story of the black women who helped land a man on the moon
Washington Post - 13 Sep 2016 16:12
The book "Hidden Figures" and upcoming movie shed light on the math whizzes who worked for NASA.
'Tupac was the love of my life': Kidada Jones on her relationship with the slain rapper
Washington Post - 13 Sep 2016 17:30
Tupac died 20 years ago today, and his romance with Quincy Jones's daughter loomed large during his final months.
In the hunt for the next hot beer, it's harder to find the good old standbys
Washington Post - 13 Sep 2016 16:12
BEER | Breweries keep doubling down on new releases, but what about their flagship brews?
Former Noma chef turns his talents to school food. But will students go for it?
Washington Post - 13 Sep 2016 16:12
As part of an experiment to overhaul a struggling Connecticut school district, Daniel Giusti's Brigaid brings restaurant-style strategies to cafeterias.
These delightful Thom Browne shoes are the fashion equivalent of a Happy Meal
Washington Post - 13 Sep 2016 17:30
Fizzy, fun, rose-colored joy. Maybe not what you need, but exactly what you want.
Why I'm embracing my 8-year-old's fantasy football life
Washington Post - 13 Sep 2016 13:12
Participating in a league can provide practical benefits for a child's cognitive development.
Dark Room? This Genius Gadget Adds Actual Sunshine -- Design News
Apartment Therapy - 13 Sep 2016 15:45
(Image credit: Solenica) When you're low on sunlight, you can also be low on energy, vitamin D, and even sleep. Darkness be damned because now, there's a nifty new portable lighting system that literally lets the sun shi...
Parents need to prepare for school lockdowns, too
Washington Post - 13 Sep 2016 13:12
School lockdown drills, which are required in many states, are becoming more common. What do you actually know about them?
SPONSORED POST: Win: $500 from Tempaper to Add Pattern and Color to a Room -- Sponsored by Tempaper®
Apartment Therapy - 13 Sep 2016 16:15
Tempaper Travertine - Aquamarine & Gold Prize: $500 toward purchase at TempaperDesigns.com From: Tempaper® Value: $500 So you desperately want to update a bland room but you're: (A) scared of commitment; (B) limited by ...
Is This Simple Question the Secret to Making Better Decisions?
Apartment Therapy - 13 Sep 2016 14:00
(Image credit: Who is Danny/Shutterstock) Have you ever reached a big goal only to feel unsatisfied and not at all how you thought you'd feel once you achieved it? We've all been there. Turns out, the problem is we've be...
Scottish killings and Californian satire on shortlist for Man Booker Prize
Reuters - 13 Sep 2016 13:44
(Reuters) - Novels on subjects ranging from murder in 19th century Scotland to classical music in revolutionary China were short-listed on Tuesday for the 2016 Man Booker Prize, considered one of the world's most prestig...
Mad for Plaid: Do You Know Your Tartan from Your Tattersall?
Apartment Therapy - 13 Sep 2016 17:00
(Image credit: Arlyn Hernandez) The world of prints and patterns is wide. For instance, what you think is simply "plaid" is far more intricate. All tartans are plaids, but not all plaids are tartans, in fact. There are m...
Need More Pizza Related Pizzaz? This Company Has Got You Covered -- Kitchn
Apartment Therapy - 13 Sep 2016 14:45
(Image credit: Calhoun & Co.) From Kitchn ' Let Your Pizza Flag Fly, Literally
Sharing a Super Small Space: How Two People Live Well in Just 300 Square Feet
Apartment Therapy - 13 Sep 2016 14:30
(Image credit: Esteban Cortez) Joe and Keith's Oakland apartment is impressive for the fact that it's comfortable, stylish and full of art. But even more impressive? They make it work, living togetehr in just 300 square ...
The Recipe: Sam Jones Barbecue's Baked Beans
News Observer - 13 Sep 2016 12:08
Sam Jones of Sam Jones BBQ and Skylight Inn BBQ shared his recipe for baked beans made with ground beef and amped-up pork and beans. …
The Do's (and Serious Don't's) of Freezing a Slice of Cake
Bon Appetit - 13 Sep 2016 20:00
No, cake doesn't last forever in the freezer. There are rules. The post The Do’s (and Serious Don’t’s) of Freezing a Slice of Cake appeared first on Bon Appétit.
"Flea Market Chic" Modern Style in the Philippines -- House Tour
Apartment Therapy - 13 Sep 2016 18:00
(Image credit: Jar) Name: Jar and Kay (and their 5-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter) Location: Quezon City, Philippines Size: 375 square meters Years lived in: Owned 3 months Jar writes: "This is my wife and I's firs...
Riding wave of excitement over African American Museum, backers try again to create an American Latino museum
Washington Post - 13 Sep 2016 17:30
Backers of a National Museum of the American Latino are trying for a third time to get a bill through Congress to create an institution like the American Indian and African American museums.
Boxer chic is DKNY's best new idea: Pull up your hood, get ready for battle.
Washington Post - 13 Sep 2016 17:30
The giant fanny packs and derriere cleavage are flops. But hooded warm-ups deserve a second look.
I'm a feminist who's attracted to 'manly men'
Washington Post - 13 Sep 2016 16:12
I find myself being charmed by the brash and often oafish inappropriateness of some men.
5 things you can get rid of right now -- and what to do with them
Washington Post - 13 Sep 2016 16:12
The change in seasons is a great time to declutter. And you can help someone at the same time.