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        • The world is a battlefield, continued May. 23, 2013
          President Obama addressed many important issues in his speech Thursday (transcript here), some of which I’m writing about for Sunday’s column.  The speech also included some remarkable political theater involving Obama and a protester in the audience. If anyone finds the clip and can link to it, you should check it out.
        • How to Climb with Tools May. 23, 2013
          Bring everything you need without having to descend the ladder
        • Car Care: When It’s OK to Do It Yourself May. 23, 2013
          5 simple maintenance tasks you can tackle in your home garage
        • Why Your Apple a Day Better Be Organic May. 23, 2013
          Once again, the fruit tops the list of dirtiest produce.
        • The Frequent Sex-UTI Connection May. 23, 2013
          OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson explains why women are more prone to UTIs if they engage in frequent sex.
        • Real Housewife Yolanda Foster Battles Lyme Disease May. 23, 2013
          Yolanda Foster has suffered for more than two years. Here's how to protect yourself from Lyme Disease.
        • How Parents Affect Their Children's Diets May. 23, 2013
          Are parents of adolescents too controlling when it comes to how much their children eat?
        • A Surprising New Source of Vitamin D May. 23, 2013
          A new study finds that mushrooms may help increase vitamin D levels in healthy adults.
        • Bruce Springsteen in Naples, Italy Setlist 5/23/13 May. 23, 2013
          photo by: Niccolò Vecchia
        • You like beer talk? Tune into the Seacoast Beverage Lab Podcast May. 23, 2013
          Do you like learning about beer, hearing what’s going on in the beer world or listening to brewers talk about their breweries and the beers they brew?Then, I have the podcast for you. (Spoiler alert, I take part in it).Every Monday, live on Google Plus, the Seacoast Beverage Lab Podcast takes place beginning at 8 p.m. and goes for about an hour.
        • Today's News: Our Take - Top Moments: Ellen Stages a Friends Reunion, SVU Goes Out with a Bang May. 23, 2013
          Our top moments of the week: 12. Oh, Baby Award: Babies, babies, babies. That's pretty much the theme of the Chicago Fire season finale, in which Hermann become dad after his wife and newborn baby endure life-threatening labor, and ...
          Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry  | Photo Credits: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.
        • Top Moments: Ellen Stages a Friends Reunion, SVU Goes Out with a Bang May. 23, 2013
          Our top moments of the week: 12. Oh, Baby Award: Babies, babies, babies. That's pretty much the theme of the Chicago Fire season finale, in which Hermann become dad after his wife and newborn baby endure life-threatening labor, and ...
          Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry  | Photo Credits: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.
        • Today's News: Our Take - Jennifer Hudson in Talks to Join American Idol May. 23, 2013
          Jennifer Hudson may be returning to American Idol.After news broke that American Idol may employ alumni as judges next season, Vulture.com reports that Hudson is in talks to join the show. Fox declined to comment on the report.Hudson competed on ...
          Kelly Clarkson, Jennfier Hudson | Photo Credits: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images; Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images
        • Jennifer Hudson in Talks to Join American Idol May. 23, 2013
          Jennifer Hudson may be returning to American Idol.After news broke that American Idol may employ alumni as judges next season, Vulture.com reports that Hudson is in talks to join the show. Fox declined to comment on the report.Hudson competed on ...
          Kelly Clarkson, Jennfier Hudson | Photo Credits: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images; Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images
        • Today's News: Our Take - The 20 Most Absurd Moments in Hemlock Grove (And Why You Need to Watch) May. 23, 2013
          Hemlock Grove isn't good by any means, but it is great (just not if you watch earnestly). The Netflix original series is unfocused, over-dramatic, convoluted and stagnant all at once which is exactly why you need to watch. Because ...
          Landon Liboiron | Photo Credits: Netflix
        • Today's News: Our Take - A Message to Game of Thrones Haters May. 23, 2013
          Are you baffled by the love for Game of Thrones?The fantasy drama has been an unqualified success for HBO, but even as it's entering the home stretch of its third season, not everybody is on board the Westerosi train. Take, ...
          Emilia Clarke | Photo Credits: Keith Bernstein/HBO
        • The 20 Most Absurd Moments in Hemlock Grove (And Why You Need to Watch) May. 23, 2013
          Hemlock Grove isn't good by any means, but it is great (just not if you watch earnestly). The Netflix original series is unfocused, over-dramatic, convoluted and stagnant all at once which is exactly why you need to watch. Because ...
          Landon Liboiron | Photo Credits: Netflix
        • A Message to Game of Thrones Haters May. 23, 2013
          Are you baffled by the love for Game of Thrones?The fantasy drama has been an unqualified success for HBO, but even as it's entering the home stretch of its third season, not everybody is on board the Westerosi train. Take, ...
          Emilia Clarke | Photo Credits: Keith Bernstein/HBO
        • Who first disclosed the targeting of conservative groups by the IRS? May. 23, 2013
          The question in the headline above is one the right-wing conspiratorialists seem never to ask themselves.Who blew the whistle on the IRS?
        • Today's News: Our Take - David Boreanaz, Kate Walsh Among Cast in Neil LaBute Drama on DirecTV May. 23, 2013
          David Boreanaz and Kate Walsh top the impressive cast list for Neil LaBute's upcoming DirecTV drama Full Circle, the network announced Thursday.The 10-episode series, which marks the TV debut of longtime theater and film scribe LaBute, examines the human condition ...
          David Boreanaz | Photo Credits: Desiree Navarro/WireImage/Getty Images
        • David Boreanaz, Kate Walsh Among Cast in Neil LaBute Drama on DirecTV May. 23, 2013
          David Boreanaz and Kate Walsh top the impressive cast list for Neil LaBute's upcoming DirecTV drama Full Circle, the network announced Thursday.The 10-episode series, which marks the TV debut of longtime theater and film scribe LaBute, examines the human condition ...
          David Boreanaz | Photo Credits: Desiree Navarro/WireImage/Getty Images
        • Today's News: Our Take - Jon Bon Jovi Slams Justin Bieber for Disrespecting Fans May. 23, 2013
          After getting booed at the Billboard Music Awards earlier this week, Justin Bieber is again enduring some tough criticism this time from Jon Bon Jovi.In a recent interview with the London Evening Standard, the New jersey rocker slammed Bieber ...
          Jon Bon Jovi | Photo Credits: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images
        • Jon Bon Jovi Slams Justin Bieber for Disrespecting Fans May. 23, 2013
          After getting booed at the Billboard Music Awards earlier this week, Justin Bieber is again enduring some tough criticism this time from Jon Bon Jovi.In a recent interview with the London Evening Standard, the New jersey rocker slammed Bieber ...
          Jon Bon Jovi | Photo Credits: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images
        • Today's News: Our Take - Joe Francis "Deeply Regrets" Saying Jury That Convicted Him Should Be Shot May. 23, 2013
          One day after Joe Francis declared that the jury that convicted him for assault was "mentally f---ing retarded" and "should all be lined up and shot," the Girls Gone Wild founder had something else to add: just kidding!On Thursday, Francis ...
          Joe Francis | Photo Credits: Denise Truscello/WireImage
        • Joe Francis "Deeply Regrets" Saying Jury That Convicted Him Should Be Shot May. 23, 2013
          One day after Joe Francis declared that the jury that convicted him for assault was "mentally f---ing retarded" and "should all be lined up and shot," the Girls Gone Wild founder had something else to add: just kidding!On Thursday, Francis ...
          Joe Francis | Photo Credits: Denise Truscello/WireImage
        • Jodi Arias trial: Jury deadlocked on death penalty verdict May. 23, 2013
          PHOENIX — The judge in the Jodi Arias murder trial declared a mistrial in the penalty phase Thursday after the jury reported for a second time that it was deadlocked on whether to sentence her to life in prison or death for killing her boyfriend in 2008. The judge scheduled a retrial for July 18. A new panel likely will be seated to try again to reach a decision on a sentence — unless the prosecutor takes death off the table agrees to a life sentence.
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        • Today's News: Our Take - Real Housewives' Tamra Barney Getting a Spin-Off May. 23, 2013
          Bravo is giving The Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Barney her own spin-off, The Wrap reports.The new series will follow Barney and fianc Eddie Judge as they get ready for their upcoming summer wedding, which will mark Barney's ...
          Tamra Barney | Photo Credits: Alex Martinez/Bravo
        • Real Housewives' Tamra Barney Getting a Spin-Off May. 23, 2013
          Bravo is giving The Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Barney her own spin-off, The Wrap reports.The new series will follow Barney and fianc Eddie Judge as they get ready for their upcoming summer wedding, which will mark Barney's ...
          Tamara Barney | Photo Credits: Evans Vestal/Bravo
        • Today in the News: Trayvon Martin texts released May. 23, 2013
          Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.   
        • Small step toward smarter corrections May. 23, 2013
          There are many parts of our criminal justice system that are cruel and counter-productive.  A couple of weeks ago, I inveighed against one small stupid injustice: treating 17-year-olds as adults in Massachusetts’ courts and throwing them into adult prisons.
        • Pope Francis says atheists who do good are redeemed May. 23, 2013
        • Today's News: Our Take - VIDEO: Morgan Freeman Falls Asleep During On-Camera Interview May. 23, 2013
          Looks like Morgan Freeman could use a nap.While doing an on-camera interview Wednesday with Fox's Seattle affiliate to promote his upcoming film Now You See Me, the Oscar-winning actor closed his eyes for a long period of time before his ...
          Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman | Photo Credits: Q13 FOX News
        • VIDEO: Morgan Freeman Falls Asleep During On-Camera Interview May. 23, 2013
          Looks like Morgan Freeman could use a nap.While doing an on-camera interview Wednesday with Fox's Seattle affiliate to promote his upcoming film Now You See Me, the Oscar-winning actor closed his eyes for a long period of time before his ...
          Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman | Photo Credits: Q13 FOX News
        • Today's News: Our Take - Amanda Bynes Rejected From Flight May. 23, 2013
          Amanda Bynes was prohibited from boarding a private jet in New Jersey over the weekend after the troubled starlet attempted to use Google as a form of identification, TMZ.com reports.Amanda Bynes comes clean about nose jobWhen Bynes arrived at the ...
          Amanda Bynes | Photo Credits: Valerie Jean/Getty Images
        • Today's News: Our Take - A&E Cancels Intervention After 13 Seasons May. 23, 2013
          AE has canceled Intervention after 13 seasons, the network announced Thursday.The docuseries, which goes inside real interventions, will air its final five episodes beginning Thursday, June 13 at 9/8c. Add new fall shows to your watchlist"As Intervention comes to an ...
          Intervention | Photo Credits: GRB Entertainment/A&E
        • Amanda Bynes Rejected From Flight May. 23, 2013
          Amanda Bynes was prohibited from boarding a private jet in New Jersey over the weekend after the troubled starlet attempted to use Google as a form of identification, TMZ.com reports.Amanda Bynes comes clean about nose jobWhen Bynes arrived at the ...
          Amanda Bynes | Photo Credits: Valerie Jean/Getty Images
        • A&E Cancels Intervention After 13 Seasons May. 23, 2013
          AE has canceled Intervention after 13 seasons, the network announced Thursday.The docuseries, which goes inside real interventions, will air its final five episodes beginning Thursday, June 13 at 9/8c. Add new fall shows to your watchlist"As Intervention comes to an ...
          Intervention | Photo Credits: GRB Entertainment/A&E
        • Today's News: Our Take - Nick and JoAnna Garcia Swisher Welcome Baby Girl May. 23, 2013
          JoAnna Garcia Swisher and her husband, Major League Baseball player Nick Swisher, welcomed their first child this week, People reports.Emerson Jay Swisher was born May 21 in Cleveland, Ohio, where Swisher, 32, is currently playing for the Cleveland Indians.Check out ...
          Nick Swisher and JoAnna Garcia Swisher | Photo Credits: Gregg De Guire/WireImage
        • Today's News: Our Take - FX Sets Premiere Date for Diane Kruger Drama The Bridge May. 23, 2013
          The Bridge, FX's adaptation of the Dutch drama, will premiere Wednesday, July 10 at 10/9c, the network announced Thursday.The series stars Diane Kruger and Oscar nominee Demin Bichir as two detectives from different countries forced to work together to track ...
          Demian Bichir and Diane Kruger | Photo Credits: FX Network
        • Nick and JoAnna Garcia Swisher Welcome Baby Girl May. 23, 2013
          JoAnna Garcia Swisher and her husband, Major League Baseball player Nick Swisher, welcomed their first child this week, People reports.Emerson Jay Swisher was born May 21 in Cleveland, Ohio, where Swisher, 32, is currently playing for the Cleveland Indians.Check out ...
          Nick Swisher and JoAnna Garcia Swisher | Photo Credits: Gregg De Guire/WireImage
        • FX Sets Premiere Date for Diane Kruger Drama The Bridge May. 23, 2013
          The Bridge, FX's adaptation of the Dutch drama, will premiere Wednesday, July 10 at 10/9c, the network announced Thursday.The series stars Diane Kruger and Oscar nominee Demin Bichir as two detectives from different countries forced to work together to track ...
          Demian Bichir and Diane Kruger | Photo Credits: FX Network
        • Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys; adult ban stays May. 23, 2013
          GRAPEVINE, Texas — The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders — a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors. Of the roughly 1,400 voting members of the BSA's National Council who cast ballots, 61 percent supported the proposal drafted by the governing Executive Committee. The policy change takes effect Jan. 1.
          Boy Scouts from right, Joey Kalich, 10, Steven Grime, 7, and Jonathon Grime, 9, raise their hands at the close of a news conference held by people against the change in the Boy Scouts of America gay policy Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. Delegates to the Boys Scouts of America meeting nearby are expected to address a proposal to allow gay scouts into the organization.
        • Garage Door Maintenance Tips May. 23, 2013
            Garage doors are the largest moving part of your house. They need consistent maintenance in order to function quietly and properly. The following basic DIY garage door maintenance tasks can be performed as needed, or once every three months.
        • Frequently Asked Questions About Wood Siding May. 23, 2013
            Q. Paint peels off of my wood siding. It seems like I have to paint it every few years. Is this normal?
        • Today's News: Our Take - Ratings: Modern Family, Criminal Minds, SVU Finales Down May. 23, 2013
          Modern Family topped Wednesday, but fell to a finale low.The Season 4 closer drew 9.9 million viewers and a 3.6 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, down half a point from last year and one-tenth from last week. The rest of ...
          Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sofia Vergara | Photo Credits: Peter
        • Ratings: Modern Family, Criminal Minds, SVU Finales Down May. 23, 2013
          Modern Family topped Wednesday, but fell to a finale low.The Season 4 closer drew 9.9 million viewers and a 3.6 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, down half a point from last year and one-tenth from last week. The rest of ...
          Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sofia Vergara | Photo Credits: Peter
        • Glenn Beck says there’s an atheist mole at CNN May. 23, 2013
        • Top Moments: Ellen Stages a Friends Reunion, SVU Goes Out with a Bang May. 23, 2013
          Our top moments of the week: 12. Oh, Baby Award: Babies, babies, babies. That's pretty much the theme of the Chicago Fire season finale, in which Hermann become dad after his wife and newborn baby endure life-threatening labor, and ...
          Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry  | Photo Credits: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.
        • Republicans floundering in effort to tie Obama directly to IRS scandal May. 23, 2013
          Greg Sargent NAILS IT:
        • CHILI AND OPERA May. 23, 2013
          “Wish I had time for one more bowl of chili.”Legend has it that those were the last words of rough and tumble cowboy Kit Carson.  Some bucket list!
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