“League of Denial” PBS documentary is a cautionary tale for every parent, and should give pause to every NFL fan
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- October 16, 2013
We know that football can cause concussions and other bodily harm, but a PBS documentary called “League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis” gives a closer look at how much damage is really done. As the film shows, the connection between head trauma and football has been proven, but the NFL has not acknowledged this connection.
READ MOREFinding family connections without a search engine
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- October 9, 2013
Are you and your kids constantly using technology? Our reliance on technology may be threatening our family relationships, author Catherine Steiner-Adair says in her new book, “The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age,” which she wrote with Teresa H. Barker.
READ MORELife’s Hard Lessons
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- September 15, 2013
Life is full of ups and downs, but the challenging times can actually be opportunities to make positive changes and take on new approaches to life. Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal’s book, “The Gift of Adversity,” is filled with life lessons that can help you to change your perspective during tough times.
READ MOREAnti-Bullying Musical Launches Back-To-School Tour
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- September 11, 2013
Lyle Cogen, an artist-educator from Merrick, New York, has launched a tour of her musical, “Sticks & Stones,” to help children understand and identify bullying.
READ MORE10 Powerful Quotes From The Steve Jobs Movie And What They Teach Us About Leadership
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- September 2, 2013
“The greatest artists like Dylan, Picasso and Newton risked failure. And if we want to be great, we’ve got to risk it too.” This is just one of many wise quotes from Steve Jobs, played by Ashton Kutcher in the new movie, Jobs.
READ MORE‘Chief Daddy Officer’ explains how to use business skills in parenting
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- August 27, 2013
Christos Efessiou didn’t know anything about being a dad when his daughter was born, but he did know the rules of the business world. His new book, “CDO Chief Daddy Officer: The Business of Fatherhood,” is filled with tips on taking a business approach to parenting.
READ MOREMichael J. Fox mines health issues for laughs
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- August 5, 2013
Michael J. Fox will play Mike Henry, who leaves his job as a news anchor after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, in the new NBC sitcom The Michael J. Fox Show. The pilot episode of the show will address the disease the actor faces in real life, but the remaining episodes won’t necessarily keep Parkinson’s in the spotlight.
READ MORESelf-Published Book Success Stories
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- July 21, 2013
Have you always wanted to write a book? Technology has come a long way, allowing pretty much anyone to self-publish using resources like CreateSpace by Amazon.com and Smashwords, an independent e-book distributor.
READ MOREJohnny Carson’s vintage interviews will air on TCM
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- July 2, 2013
Were you a fan of Johnny Carson, the King of Late Night, and his interviews on NBC’s The Tonight Show? Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is bringing Carson’s interviews, many of which have not been seen since they originally aired, back into the spotlight with Carson on TCM, a new weekly series.
READ MOREBackup singers get their time in the spotlight
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- June 26, 2013
We all know what it’s like to have a catchy refrain to a popular song stuck in our heads, but have you ever thought about who’s singing the lines with your favorite artists?
READ MOREWith Diana Ross’s Help, a Hollywood Ending for Vanna White
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- June 19, 2013
Vanna White hit the road for a cross-country journey in her early 20’s, motivated to follow her dreams to be in the movies or on TV. She remembers hearing the song “I’m Coming Out” for the first time and says that it “made her heart race” as she connected with the lyrics.
READ MOREIn the Pursuit of Longevity
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- June 7, 2013
The desire to look and feel younger is a goal shared by many, including author Lauren Kessler, who explores the journey to restore youth in her new book, “Counterclockwise.”
READ MOREIn wake of tragedies like Boston Marathon bombing, entertainment and sports help us heal together
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- April 30, 2013
After tragedies like the Boston Marathon bombing, we often turn to cultural touchstones to help us heal.
READ MORELaughter Is Sexy and Good for Relationships
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- March 27, 2013
Pragito Dove, a meditation expert, master trainer, and international speaker, says that laughter is good for us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
READ MORESpread the Love: The Health Benefits of Bonding
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- January 28, 2013
An expert in the field of positive psychology, Barbara Fredrickson, PhD, has written a new book, Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become. Fredrickson explores the perks of bonding with everyone around you and suggests that true love isn't just about romance, companionship, or fondness; fundamentally, it springs from something she
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