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A couple in Reno, Nevada have pleaded guilty to child neglect after their 22-month old son and 11-month old daughter were found severely malnourished and suffering other health problems last month. According to WRAL News, the couple, Michael and Iana Straw, were too busy playing video games like "Dungeons and Dragons" to feed and care for their young children. Authorities note that Mr. Straw Read more
She's much more than just a pretty face! Jessica Alba knew she was on to something when she couldn't find a cute, affordable, and eco-friendly diaper after Honor Marie, 3½, was born. And it looks like other people are on to her now too. Jessica, through her founding of The Honest Company, was just recognized as one of the 100 most creative people in business by Fast Company magazine. The Read more
Whether you prefer to be in the kitchen or on the road, we've come up with several creative ideas to keep you busy this Spring. Looking for some new pastimes? From DIYs to nerdy day trips, we've got 18 fun, geeky ideas to get you through the season. Have a documentary marathon: Not sure where to start? Check out Frozen Planet, a seven-part series from the team behind Planet Earth, to learn more Read more
Sundown on March 23 marks the beginning of National Unplug Day, a day when citizens are encouraged to untether themselves from their electronics for a full 24 hours. Being the tech-obsessed geek that I am, the thought of being without my laptop and/or smartphone gives me pause, but considering the fact that many Americans face Internet and social media withdrawal symptoms like anxiety and Read more
Eliza Coupe is part of one of TV's funniest ensembles on Happy Endings, and when I recently chatted with the actress, I found that she's just as hilarious as her character, Jane. Coupe dished about the hijinks we can expect from the rest of the season, but she also she talked about the Happy Endings footage we may never see: the blooper reel. Coupe told me why it might not be suitable for the Read more
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Rihanna shared a topless photo along with her new hair color — TooFab Kristin Cavallari's pregnancy cravings include cupcakes and tacos — People Colin Firth is honored with a prestigious English award — Lainey Gossip Internet sensation Sophia Grace is a shy and "quiet" 8-year-old — HuffPost Entertainment Lenny Kravitz goes shirtless for a new photo spread — D-Listed Zachary Quinto Read more
At first glance, the above video seems like any other beauty commercial: beautiful women, a flashy soundtrack, and promises of perfection. Keep watching, though, and you'll find that the key "product" is Fotoshop by Adobé. Filmmaker Jesse Rosten created the faux commercial as commentary on the prevalence of Photoshop, and we're betting his video will reach a million views by the week's end. We Read more
As if your obsessive Facebook habits weren't enough, a recent study performed by Divorce Online shows that 15 percent of divorces are due to a video game addiction; that's up from 5 percent the year before. Which games are causing the most trouble in marriages? Titles like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Halo were cited most often, but casual Facebook games were also a sore spot in rocky Read more
Unfortunately for us Internet obsessed, data caps are becoming the norm among wireless providers and ISPs alike. AT&T initiated its data cap this month, and while your cell phone data caps may be easier to track, how do you keep tabs on the data you're using at home? Check out these tools, apps, sites, and tricks that can help you stay on top of how much data you're using at home and on the Read more
