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12 Movies That Changed the Way Movies Are Made

12 Movies That Changed the Way Movies Are Made

Leonard ­Maltin | December 17, 2014

There are many great movies, but only occasionally does a movie come along that has a large and lasting impact…

Last-Minute Gifts for Your Loved Ones

Last-Minute Gifts for Your Loved Ones

December 16, 2014

If you're short a few gifts at the 11th hour, you don't have to run out to the mall or…

6 Insanely Fun Board Games
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6 Insanely Fun Board Games

Karen ­Powell | December 1, 2014

From Outer Space to a Railroad Race Bored with the usual board games? These six lesser-known games are great for…

Bring Home the Joy! Holiday Entertaining Guide

Bring Home the Joy! Holiday Entertaining Guide

October 24, 2014

Bring good cheer to your holidays with our delicious recipes, festive decorating tips, ideas for family fun and other wonderful…

Choose the Best Music-Streaming Service for You

Choose the Best Music-Streaming Service for You

Donald Bell | September 26, 2014

Instead of depending on compact discs or radio stations, hundreds of millions of people worldwide now listen to music through…

Great Books on Wealth, Health and More

Great Books on Wealth, Health and More

Bill Tipper | September 24, 2014

These diverse books are among the most useful works on bookstore shelves today. Some are newly published, others are classics…

Don’t Settle for Second-Rate Sound: Get Glorious Room-Filling Music from Your iPod, Smartphone, Tablet, ­Computer, More

Don’t Settle for Second-Rate Sound: Get Glorious Room-Filling Music from Your iPod, Smartphone, Tablet, ­Computer, More

Rob Sabin | September 8, 2014

The speakers built into smartphones, tablets and computers rarely deliver high-quality sound. That reduces enjoyment for people who use them…

Patriotic Party Touches

Patriotic Party Touches

July 3, 2014

It's summer, so who wants to fuss to celebrate a holiday? Here are two simple ways to commemorate our great…

Hidden Treasures on Your Bookshelf

Hidden Treasures on Your Bookshelf

Ken Lopez | June 20, 2014

You May Already Own Books Worth $200 to $5,000 There might be a book on your bookshelf that's worth hundreds…

Low-Calorie Menus Can Sabotage Your Diet

Low-Calorie Menus Can Sabotage Your Diet

Jeffrey R. Parker, PhD | June 10, 2014

Many restaurants now post basic nutrition information on their menus so you can easily determine how many calories are in…

Small Restaurants Serve Higher-Calorie Meals Than Large Chains

Small Restaurants Serve Higher-Calorie Meals Than Large Chains

Susan B. Roberts, PhD | June 10, 2014

Lots of people think that national chain restaurants, with their absurdly high-calorie mega-meals, are a big reason why so many…

Father’s Day 2014: Bottom Line Guide for That Special Dad in Your Life

Father’s Day 2014: Bottom Line Guide for That Special Dad in Your Life

June 6, 2014

Father’s Day is fast approaching (June 15). Here’s how to make sure that special Dad in your life feels appreciated…

How to Write Your Memoirs So Everyone Will Want to Read Them

How to Write Your Memoirs So Everyone Will Want to Read Them

Denis Ledoux | June 5, 2014

People write their memoirs to preserve their life stories. But they often discover that memoirs don’t just benefit future readers—the…

Classic Comedies to Make You Laugh Out Loud

Classic Comedies to Make You Laugh Out Loud

Lou Sabini | June 4, 2014

There are few better ways to easily escape the trials of everyday life, relax and recharge than by enjoying the…

6 Unusual Lawn Games Anyone Can Play
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6 Unusual Lawn Games Anyone Can Play

Paul Tukey | June 4, 2014

They are games with unusual names such as Kubb and ­Mölkky, and they originated in various parts of the world.…