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A Brownie troop peddling Girl Scout cookies outside of Sugar HQ in the middle of a weekday sparked this question: when is it appropriate to pull your child out of school? For some parents it is only on rare occasions like to accommodate a family reunion or a doctor's appointment, while other moms and dads allow their children to accrue numerous absences so the family doesn't have to travel Read more
Brad Pitt hit the red carpet in a classic tuxedo at the Cannes Film Festival this afternoon. He signed autographs, waved to fans, and snapped pictures with his phone on his way into a screening of Killing Them Softly, which he also promoted this morning with a photocall and press conference. Brad shared that he and Angelina Jolie have not set a wedding date yet and explained why his fiancé Read more
It was one year ago today that the world watched Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding in London! Millions of people tuned in to see the amazing wedding and pore over images of their memorable day, and the fascination didn't stop after the nuptials. The couple has been in the spotlight since, with their North American tour and several public appearances around England. Kate and William were Read more
Excuse me while I try to contain my excitement, but Klaus is back, you guys! After his glaring absence caused me to enjoy The Vampire Diaries far less than usual, my favorite villain is back this week. He's trying to unlink the spell that means death to him and all his siblings, and Stefan, Elena, Damon, and everyone else are trying to kill him (yes, still) before he succeeds. As usual, Team Read more
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Learn how to be a better contributor to your office brainstorming sessions with these tips from LearnVest. When was the last time you brainstormed? Was it over a group assignment in high school? Maybe over a particularly challenging DIY project? Or was it this week, at work? Brainstorming is a tried-and-true way many managers encourage their employees to generate ideas. The goal is to get people Read more
After an athletic morning, Duchess Catherine changed into a ladylike gray Orla Kiely dress to join Prince Charles to visit the Prince's Foundation for Children and the Arts at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London today. Kate Middleton showed off her hockey skills in cute red pants during a visit to the Olympic Park earlier in the day. She was representing her husband Prince William and his Read more
Get the details on Elle Fanning's new movie with Angelina Jolie — NextMovie Glee has a Whitney Houston tribute episode in the works — BuddyTV Johnny Depp and the many Lone Rangers and Tontos we've seen over the years — The Hollywood Reporter Mark your calenders for these season finales — Zap2it Is Channing Tatum headed for Hollywood domination? — Moviefone Megan Fox shares her five Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Working in corporate America, you're bound to encounter a difficult communication situation or two with your manager — from asking for vacation time during a busy month to letting him know that you're considering jumping ship. Whether you're an entry-level worker or in a more senior position, having to address these types of Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! For the last five years, I've been traveling the world full-time, and for less money than I've ever spent (and I'd wager less money than most people would spend) to live in one place. My worldly possessions fit into one bag (just larger than carry-on size) and a backpack containing my laptop and computer gear. This small Read more
