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  • Hugo Eight must-see films to close out 2011

    It's that time of the year, when all the films that are either designed to draw in big holiday bucks or win big 2012 awards get released. And those in love with cinema have dozens of options at the theater.

    October 26, 2011 1 Photo

  • 092211_banned-books.jpg Tips to help parents judge books for children

    While the book-protesting actions of motivated parents and school boards make headlines, what gets lost in the shuffle is what goes on in each of our homes. One librarian offers tips for parents weighing what kind of reading material to share with their children.

    October 26, 2011 1 Photo 1 Slideshow

  • School-Movies-Blurb2.jpg IMAGES: 25 memorable high school movies Brighten up the end of your summer with a few great high school flicks. Grab your popcorn and check out this slideshow of the 25 best movies about the glory days.

    September 1, 2011 1 Photo

  • Book pays tribute to heroes of Flight 93 on 9/11

     A book paying tribute to the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 has been produced by The Tribune-Democrat of Johnstown for release on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

    August 25, 2011

  • Special effects Brothers specialize in scary

    Crystal Farrar was transformed into a zombie in just 10 minutes.

    August 23, 2011 1 Photo

  • Winehouse Winehouse's mother says singer seemed unwell day before her death

    Amy Winehouse’s mother said the singer seemed unwell a day before she died, a British newspaper reported Sunday, while her family mourned the loss of “a wonderful daughter, sister, niece” and more tributes flowed in from fans and fellow performers.

    July 24, 2011 1 Photo

  • Need a summer read? 10 best books so far this year

    Whether you’re hitting the road or planning a staycation this summer, you’ll need some reading material. Here’s a list of the 10 best books so far this year, chosen by the editors at Amazon.com.

    July 20, 2011 1 Slideshow

  • Harry Potter VIDEO: 'Harry Potter' through the years

    In honor of the release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2,” check out this video retrospective of the first seven movies.

    July 14, 2011 1 Photo