Anarchy and Hegemony

Everyone loves equality. The problem is, however, that in geopolitics equality usually does not work very well. The fact is that domination of one sort or another has a better chance of preventing war than a system in which no one is really in charge

The End of Youth

The 21st century is likely to see not a population explosion, but a cessation of population growth altogether. The defining demographic characteristics of the 21st century are likely to be declining births and stabilization in size

Immortality: Holding Back the Years

The quest for immortality probably began with the first flicker of human consciousness and was driven by survival. Although immortality looks as remote today as it did thousands of years ago, we have made strides in prolonging life and understanding why we age

Moscow - Beijing Ties: An Axis of Necessity

The recent Russia - China presidential summit in Moscow yielded a clear message. Both governments want a comprehensive relationship, but they want one that is practical and based on common interests. Shop-worn Cold War ideology has nothing to do with it

Elimination of Poverty Possible

The head of the World Bank says for the first time in human history, it is possible to eliminate poverty around the world. Jim Yong Kim told an audience, he wants to make ending world poverty by 2030 a top priority for the Bank and governments around the world

New Century is Off to a Wobbly Start

This certainly is not the best of times, nor the worst of times, considering the years of totalitarianism, war and cold war the world lived through in the 20th century, recently closed. But the years since 2000 have provided no auspicious start to the 21st century

United States and Israel Push The Boundaries of International Law

International law progresses through violations. We invented targeted assassination and we had to push it. At first there were protrusions that made it hard to insert into the legal molds. Now, it is in the center of the bounds of legitimacy

Military Interventions Rarely Fulfill Their Goals

Military interventions by powerful nations into lesser ones, such as now continues in Mali (and Afghanistan), and is being urged by many into the Syrian civil war, are inherently reckless since even the most powerful states can have the whole project blow up on them

Why Do Societies Give Up?

Why do once-successful societies ossify and decline? Hundreds of reasons have been adduced for the fall of nations and empires. Reasons run from inflation and excessive spending to resource depletion and enemy invasion, as historians attempt to understand the sudden collapses

The Age of Aging

George Magnus, the former chief economist at UBS Investment Bank and author of The Age of Aging has spent five years researching the effects of declining fertility on the global economy

Feel Like retiring? Forget It!

While longer years of life are a blessing, the speed with which this demographic change has occurred is forcing everyone -- from governments to employers to individual workers -- to rethink retirement

Half-Baked Economic Theories Continue to Direct Global Economy

I am not writing this to pile on two Harvard economists who put the Western world into economic mess. I am concerned about the policy professionals who accept such economic propositions even when they seem self-evidently too good to be true and defy common sense

UN Arms Treaty May Succeed Despite Iran, North Korea, Syria and NRA

Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias could not believe his ears when he heard that the United Nations had overwhelmingly approved a treaty to curb international arms sales, a cause he had been championing for nearly two decades

Pope Francis Ties with Jews, Muslims Could Strengthen Vatican

The most interesting thing about Argentine Pope Francis may be not just that he's the first Latin American to head the Vatican, but also that he may become the Church's biggest champion of interfaith dialogue ever

Pope Francis Staunch in Conservatism and in Defense of the Poor

A pope from Latin America brings to Rome an attunement to the nature of poverty. This is the social question of the moment. How far will Francis go to press his natural constituency on the right wing to establish a more just economic order?

War is Like Rust

War seems to come out of nowhere, like rust that suddenly pops up on iron after a storm. Throughout history, we have seen that war can sometimes be avoided or postponed, or its effects mitigated. But it never seems to go away entirely

The World's Struggle to Kick the Habit

Packaging has become what some describe as the 'last bastion' of tobacco marketing. And there is much to play for. Consumption of tobacco products continues to grow despite declines in most high-income countries

War's Lingering Phantoms

As two hellish, costly and needless wars struggle toward collapse, this is the time for us to look honestly at the cost and quality of national security based on militarism. It's time to get it through our heads that war is not inevitable

Capitalism Is Not Dying

Capitalism is not facing any sort of crisis, but rather is just being subverted by socialists, Wall Street con artists and various anti-capitalist wishful thinkers who are corrupting the once-straightforward relationship between work and benefit

When are Goals Ever Truly Realized in International Affairs?

It is, I suppose, too discouraging to face the fact that in international affairs paradox and contradiction rule the world. Policymakers and politicians consistently get what they don't want

Beyond the Post-Cold War World

We have lived in the post-Cold War world since 1991. The post-Cold War world had two phases. The first lasted from Dec. 31, 1991, until Sept. 11, 2001. The second lasted from 9/11 until now. We are now entering a new period

Grief Without Borders

The bombs went off in the final stretch of the race -- which had been dedicated to the victims of the tragedy in Newtown. My God. Now another wound has opened in the social fabric. Another enormous question tears at our hearts. Once again we ask: Why?

Bin Laden's Influence Lives on After Him

A day will undoubtedly come when Osama bin Laden will occupy the same place in 21st century history as Gavrilo Princip holds in the history of the 20th Century. Both committed acts that provoked great wars, brought down empires and profoundly altered their times

Dam Construction Raising Regional Tensions

Here come those dastardly dams! In Asia, Africa and the Middle East, nations are aggressively building new hydroelectric dams, seemingly heedless of the potentially disastrous effects on the countries downstream

Lasting Peace

This is a glimpse at what it means to build lasting peace: to transform the volatility of hopelessness into deep and real connection between people. And this is the beginning of lasting peace

Controlling Lucifer

We'll be leaving behind an unstable Afghanistan with hundreds of armed insurgent groups. We haven't rescued or rebuilt the country or accomplished any objective that begins to justify the human and financial cost of this adventure. We just lost

United States to Join Global Race for Talent -- Big Time

President Obama's immigration plan calling for a huge increase in visas for foreign science and engineering graduates will pose a huge challenge for China, India and Latin America

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German-Born Pope Brought Conservative Views to Vatican

Two Africans Among Candidates for Next Pope

The Geopolitics of Shale

Intelligence and Human Networks

Earth-Like Planets Closer Than Expected

When Soft Power Fails

Hogging the Global Pie

Falling Birth Rates Portend A Very Different World

Avoiding the Wars That Never End

I Am Because You Are

The Geopolitics of Immigration

Global Governance at Heart of Failed Foreign Policies

Financial Nerve Centres at Risk of Flooding

The Cyber Menace

Cyber Threats: Establishing the First Line of Defense

Arming The Information Highway Patrol

Stripping Down to 140 Characters

Education Can Replace the Loss of Hope

The Price of Inequality

21 Trillion Dollars Hidden in Tax Havens

The World is Changing Minute by Minute

Could We Have the Wars Without the Manipulation?

Blowing Up History

Every Nation For Itself

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Usual Suspects Using Terror Attacks to Bludgeon Immigration Reform

After November's election, Republican hardliners were forced to accept that their opposition to reform was too costly. And then, Boston. The bombings are now a pretext for many Republicans to retreat from sensible immigration legislation

Deportation: The D-word

Deportation has become a near-taboo word. Yet the recent Boston bombings rekindle questions about the way the U.S. admits, or at times deports, foreign nationals. The current emphasis is on increasing legal immigration and granting amnesties

The Case Against Cutting Social Security and Medicare

The president and a few other prominent Democrats are openly suggesting that Social Security payments be reduced by applying a lower adjustment for inflation, and that Medicare be means-tested. These particular pre-concessions are especially unwise

Useless Baggage

Citing significant concerns about long lines at airports and flight delays caused by the furlough of air-traffic controllers, Congress let the Federal Aviation Administration override strict sequestration rules and redirect funds within its budget

Flying Over an Act of Monumental Stupidity

Conservatives in Congress decided the sequester was just fine as it was and allowed the cuts to go forward. Until they caved on air traffic. That's undoubtedly a precursor to well-lobbied government programs getting exceptions

Drone World

We live in a society that requires enemies, and my guess is that, however much the promoters of drone technology extol the positive uses of drones -- finding lost children, rescue assistance, etc -- their primary use will be in us-versus-them situations

Where Our Democracy Works and Where It Doesn't

Who says American politics is gridlocked? It's nice to think logic and reason are finally catching up with our elected representatives, but the real explanation for these changes of heart is more prosaic: public opinion

America's Just Not That into Obama

Yes, Obama got elected and re-elected, and that's saying something. But whatever personal popularity the man has doesn't transfer to domestic policy. It's as if the American people are saying, 'Mr. President, we're just not that in to you'

2017: After Obama

We can imagine what lies ahead in 2017 -- no matter the result of either the 2014 midterm elections or the 2016 presidential outcome. That staggering deficit will force the next president to be a deficit hawk, both fiscally and politically

Beware Public Opinion

History is full of warnings about what happens when people follow public opinion instead of standing by their principles. Major media have whipped the crowd into its latest frenzy over same-sex marriage

Why Do Liberals Fear Success?

There are many successful liberals, so why do so many of them wish to subsidize failure for the poor, instead of showing them how to succeed? That is precisely what the left does not want to do, because it would expose liberalism's failure

'Right wing' Does Not Equal 'Terrorist'

Over the last few years, the invariably unjustified rush to pin violence on the 'right wing' has reached the point of parody. The term 'right wing' is also routinely used to describe both terrorists and mainstream Republicans

Where Obama Should Listen to Rand Paul: Legal Pot

As the nation's capital prepares to open its first legal medicinal marijuana dispensary and Rand Paul's call for legalization basks in bipartisan praise, it's time for President Obama to clear the air around his own passive-aggressive position on pot

Rand Paul Gets Schooled at Howard University

Rand Paul, GOP senator from Kentucky, told the Christian Science Monitor that his recent visit to Howard didn't go so bad at all. He said any perception to the contrary was created by -- all together now -- the 'left-wing media'

Rand Paul has Explaining to Do

Within hours after Sen. Rand Paul's news-making speech at historically black Howard University, someone posted on the user-driven Urban Dictionary website this new definition of an awkward-sounding but quite timely verb, 'whitesplain'

An Odd Push to Privatize Marriage

Should government get out of the business of defining marriage? That's not a new question. But as conservatives appear to be losing ground in the same-sex marriage debate, some are showing a new interest in changing the rules

Fear of Gay Marriage Backlash Overblown

Even Supreme Court justices care what people think about them. In their current same-sex marriage cases, they fear a big public backlash if they overreach. But history also shows such fears to be greatly exaggerated when a controversial decision's time has come

Can GOP Reverse the Damage Done by Iraq?

Whatever defenses there may be for the Iraq war, it was a staggering political disaster for the Republican Party. Is that fair? Maybe -- or maybe not. As a matter of analysis, fair doesn't have much to do with it

Wasn't Sandy Hook Enough?

The sanitized narrative and images we have of Sandy Hook apparently aren't enough. After months of anticipation that now, finally, something would be accomplished on gun law reform, the Senate has deep-sixed a package of mild measures in an act of political cowardice

Gun Vote Reveals New GOP Divide

Inside Republican congressional leadership, celebrations are muted. This fight over background checks for gun purchases exposed a dangerous divide in the Grand Old Party's ranks that has opened up since the party's presidential election defeat

Marco Rubio Comes Up Short on Gun Control

Marco Rubio showed his true yellow colors, joining 45 other cowards to defeat Senate legislation designed to stop criminals from buying firearms online and at gun shows. The vote was nauseating. So is Rubio

Obama's Limited War on Guns

As a consensus has slowly built that Congress will at best settle for half a loaf on tough new gun-control legislation, President Obama continues to do a version of a Muhammad Ali rope-a-dope dance on the issue

School is a Battlefield, and NRA Determined to Keep it that Way

Good guys vs bad guys, both sides armed to the teeth. That's how the NRA views the moral universe. Yes, the group admits, an epidemic of gun violence is plaguing our nation. The reason for it is that good people have disarmed themselves. The cure is to rearm

Gun Laws and Human Nature

The new 'tougher' gun laws in Maryland and Connecticut appear to be the result of high emotion, not logic and clear thinking. We all ache for the Sandy Hook victims, but the Newtown tragedy shouldn't be used as a prop for anti-gun proponents

Grief Without Borders

The bombs went off in the final stretch of the race -- which had been dedicated to the victims of the tragedy in Newtown. My God. Now another wound has opened in the social fabric. Another enormous question tears at our hearts. Once again we ask: Why?

Immigration: Of Athens and Jerusalem

It's a complicated mix, the history of American immigration, just as the future of American immigration doubtless will be. But creating two classes of Americans, foreign workers and real citizens, Americans first- and second-class, has never worked in this country

Chasing Infinity

We're chasing infinity. We're ceding ever more ground but aren't the least bit safer than we were a decade or a half-century ago. Every high-profile act of violence is followed by some new security procedure and market opportunity

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GOP Reboot: A 'Grand Open Party?'

The Demise of Moderate Republicanism

GOP Needs to Make Up its Mind on Immigration Reform

Fusion Power on the Right

Greatest Generation the Most Entitled

Michael Bloomberg: Freedom to Make Stupid Decisions

American Recessional

On Talking Things Out

Rand Paul's Stunt Misses the Point

What Rand Paul Got Right

Flight of Fancy

The Downside of Conservative Orthodoxy

It's 'I Told You So' on Obamacare

Do We Need to Maintain A Dole For Former Presidents?

Extortionist in Chief

The Sound of Inevitability

GOP Governors Still Know a Good Deal When They See One

Governor Scott to Voters: Never Mind

Gilded Class Warriors

The Double Threats

Can the GOP Escape Its Bubble

Leave Liberal Hollywood to the Liberals

Can GOP's Local Success Translate to Federal Level?

United States Shouldn't Create Underclass of Immigrants

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The Economic Elephant in the Room: Widening Inequality

Four years into a so-called recovery and we're still below pre-recession levels. The recovery isn't just losing steam. It never had much steam to begin with. That's because so much of our debate over economic policy has been beside the point

Austerity Leaves Us Crying '96 Tears'

Harvard economists Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff wrote an economic paper that made champions of austerity happy. They did not discourage the austerians and basked in their global celebrity. Until a team of economists exposed their work as a sloppy scholarly fraud

Why There's a Bull Market for Investors and a Bear Market for Workers

American workers remain in a bear market. The percent of working-age Americans holding jobs is the lowest it's been in decades. Wages, meanwhile, continue to fall behind inflation. Yet investors are experiencing one of the most bullish markets in recent memory

The Minimum Wage and The Meaning of a Decent Society

The proposed increase puts more money into the hands of families that desperately need it, allowing them to buy a bit more and thereby keep others working. A decent society should do no less. Some conservatives say decency has nothing to do with it

The Hoax of Austerity Economics

We are in the most anemic recovery in modern history. The president talks about boosting the economy and rebuilding the middle class, but Washington isn't doing squat. Apart from the Fed, the government is heading in exactly the wrong direction

Time to Break Up the Biggest Wall Street Banks

The biggest Wall Street banks are now far bigger than they were four years ago when they were considered too big to fail. The five largest have almost 44 percent of all U.S. bank deposits. A decade ago they had just 28 percent

The Crisis of the Middle Class and American Power

United States power is threatened by the decline of the middle class and the potential creation of two Americas without a common interest

Why We Must Stop Obsessing About the Budget Deficit

I wish President Obama would explain to the nation that the federal budget deficit isn't the nation's major economic problem and deficit reduction shouldn't be our major goal. Our biggest problem is lack of good jobs and sufficient growth

Another Side of Economic Inequality

You've no doubt heard about our widening gap between the rich and the poor. But did you know that the gap between the rich and America’s middle class is growing almost as fast?

Capitalism Is Not Dying

Capitalism is not facing any sort of crisis, but rather is just being subverted by socialists, Wall Street con artists and various anti-capitalist wishful thinkers who are corrupting the once-straightforward relationship between work and benefit

Banking on the Poor

What's a fair interest rate to pay on a loan? If you think 300 percent is no big deal, you can stop reading. But if you'd be outraged to learn that some of the biggest banks charge exorbitant interest on their most vulnerable customers, you might want to read on

The Contest Over Defining Our Biggest Economic Problem

The biggest problems we face are unemployment, stagnant wages, slow growth and widening inequality -- not deficits. The major goal must be to get jobs and wages back, not balance the budget

The Non-Zero-Sum Society

Not even the very wealthy can continue to succeed without a broader-based prosperity. That's because 70 percent of economic activity in America is consumer spending. When most Americans are becoming poorer, they're less able to spend

Raising the Minimum Wage Would Boost Economy

Critics claim that raising the minimum wage always results in job losses, but recent research doesn't bear that out. Modestly raising the federal minimum wage creates jobs by getting money to families who would spend it and stimulate the economy

The Hoax of 'Entitlement Reform'

It has become accepted American economic wisdom that the only way to get control over America's looming budget deficits is to 'reform entitlements.' This accepted wisdom is wrong

Grow the Economy by Growing the Debate About It

Whether or not we go over the fiscal cliff, around the fiscal curve, or down the fiscal slope remains to be seen but one thing is already certain: Our political debate has already gone over the cliff

Christmas-Shopping Season Highlights Plight of Retail Workers

We're officially into Christmas buying season -- when consumers determine the fate of retailers and, indirectly, the American economy. What's often forgotten is that consumers are also workers, and if their pay doesn't keep up, they can't keep the economy going

Don't Cut Our Kids Out of the Budget

America's security and prosperity depend on our children's ability to drive the economy of the future

Tracking CEO Pay

America's big-time CEOs are making 354 times the pay of average U.S. workers. In 1982, American CEOs averaged just 42 times more than average U.S. workers; in 1992, 201 times; and in 2012, 281 times. The overall trend line couldn't be clearer. How can we reverse it?

The Stealth Sequester

So far, the much-dreaded 'sequester' -- some $85 billion in federal spending cuts between March and September 30 -- hasn't been evident to most Americans. Take a closer look, though, and Americans are starting to feel the pain. They just don't know it yet

Half-Baked Economic Theories Continue to Direct Global Economy

I am not writing this to pile on two Harvard economists who put the Western world into economic mess. I am concerned about the policy professionals who accept such economic propositions even when they seem self-evidently too good to be true and defy common sense

A Shortage of Mercy

As the economy twists downward for most of us -- as the politics of money tightens like a noose around everything we love -- I think about the disintegration of human values, which insane logic and the Republicans tells us we can no longer afford

Poverty Still America's Vicious Cycle

Why are some people stuck in poverty? Dr. Ruby Payne wants to let you in on the secret. With a Ph.D. in educational leadership, she writes prescriptions for addressing the scourge of poverty

Government Spending That Isn't Smart

Building roads and schools is a big reason why God created Democrats in the first place. And identifying the Next Big Thing -- and taking credit for it -- is something of a vocation for many liberal policymakers. But are these really the drivers of economic growth?

Report Highlights Economic Threat of Hacking

Officials say hackers pose a threat to the nation's economy and accuse China of carrying out the most cyber-attacks. Some estimates put the cost to the U.S. economy at tens of billions of dollars each year

The Great Decoupling

Wages as a share of GDP are now at an all-time low, even as corporate profits are now at an all-time high. The implicit bargain that gave workers a steady share of the productivity gains has unraveled

The Holiday Shopping Guide for Hard Times

Whether you're unemployed, underemployed or self-employed you're probably feeling the effects of this economic downturn in one way or another. And yet the holidays are the holidays

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The Dead-End Servant Economy

Q&A with Joseph Stiglitz: 'The Price of Inequality'

The 'Land of Opportunity' is Becoming Hollywood Fiction

A Vanishing Act for Good Jobs

Slowdown of the Chinese Economy Pushing The World Towards New Crisis

Tips for Adapting to the New Global Economic Reality

Fix the Minimum Wage

A Bold New Call for a 'Maximum Wage'

Economic Recovery Hinges on Re-Creation of 'Basic Bargain'

Percolate-Up Economics

A Modest Proposal: Three Weeks of Paid Vacation

Turning College Students into a Commodity

Rooting Out Fake Job Creators

We're All Subsidizing Free Lunches for America's CEOs

No Need for a Witch Hunt Over Executive Pay

The Rich Grabbing Bigger Slices of Pie

The Terrible Economy and the Anti-Election of 2012

Outsourcing Is Not the Problem

Marching Toward Greater Inequality

Financial Markets, Politics and the New Reality

Economic Rapture Might Be Around the Corner

21 Trillion Dollars Hidden in Tax Havens

50 Years of Gutting America's Middle Class

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I (Heart) Introverts

Some people simply work better alone. My colleagues are rolling their eyes now, so let me rush to provide full disclosure. I've worked mainly from home for more than 20 years, going into the office just enough that they don't give my desk away

Step Away from That Desk

Do you eat lunch at your desk? Alone? Continuing to work as you chew? Welcome to the new wondrous world of work in which employees feel intense pressure from bosses to labor right through lunch

The 6 Hottest Tech Careers

There will be more than one million openings for the tech careers on our list

Why You Should Launch a Side Gig Now

Earning money on the side provides job insurance amid uncertainty

How to Say No to Your Boss

To create something that resembles a work-life balance, I've had to learn to say no to my bosses. Here's what I've learned

Should You Hire a Life Coach?

Paying for specialized advice can give your career a boost

How to Ace Your Performance Review

Most employees dread their annual review. Follow these tips, and you'll start seeing yours as a golden opportunity to get the recognition -- and salary -- you deserve

Getting Ahead in Hard Times

The workplace hasn't exactly been business as usual lately -- and neither should your career-development plan. Here are four ways to succeed in business today

Why You Shouldn't Work at Night

An estimated 27 million people in the U.S. are going to work when the rest of us are going to bed. But working the graveyard shift appears to edge you closer to the graveyard

6 Resume Writing Tips for Business School Grads

Follow these rules to ensure your resume makes an impression and helps you land a job

Are Your Biggest Earning Days Over?

Here's a disturbing prediction about future raises: Around age 40, you'll stop receiving them. However, you can take matters into your own hands with these six strategies

3 Career Reasons Why Students Get Online MBAs

Here are three reasons why some students choose an online M.B.A. program to meet their career goals

Managing Emotions in the Workplace: Your Survival Guide

Our psychologist explains how to keep your emotions in check while you're on the job

What is 'Having It All,' Anyway?

This is becoming the summer of Women and the Workplace. Or rather, whether women can pursue the same career opportunities as men without sacrificing their roles as mothers

Do You Need a Second Career?

Older workers face a working crossroads as they near retirement age

LinkedIn Transforms Job Search for M.B.A. Graduates

Business schools are encouraging students to start early and be active on the social networking site

How to Master the Art of Negotiation

Many people miss out on higher starting salaries and other benefits because they fail to make simple requests. The power of 'asking for it' can result in higher salaries. Here's how

How to Land a New Job

Whether it's rewriting your cover letter, reviewing the way you approach interviews, or rethinking what kind of job will make you happy, here are some tips for landing a new job in the new year.

6 Careers to Watch

Job Interview? Avoid These 6 Psychological 'Leaks'

A Modest Proposal: Three Weeks Paid Vacation

Starting a Business in a Tough Economy

Top 5 Personal Coaching Myths

Why You're Stuck

The Unorthodox Success Strategies of Millionaires

How to Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet

Seven Deadly Words You Should Never Use

Should you have HARD goals?

Older Workers Seek Entrepreneurship for Career Reinvention

Working Into Your 70s: A Smart Retirement Move

Steve Jobs: 6 Secrets of Success

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Mark Sanchez Eyes Jets Starting QB Job with Garrard Retiring

Veteran David Garrard has decided to retire due to lingering troubles with his knee. Garrard said his decision to retire 'might have been a little bit different' if he was guaranteed a roster spot

Jets QB Geno Smith Says He Doesn't have Attitude Problem

The New York Jets seem to have a knack for associating themselves with controversial or maligned quarterbacks lately. Their most recent NFL draft pick, former West Virginia star Geno Smith is no different

Notre Dame Emerging as NFL Draft Pick Hotbed

Notre Dame is fast becoming a hotbed for NFL draft prospects. Only Alabama's seven first rounders the past two seasons bested Notre Dame's three -- Michael Floyd, Harrison Smith and Tyler Eifert

5 Remaining Jets QBs to Compete for Starting Job

Jets GM John Idzik announced that the five remaining QBs will fight it out for the starting job, including last year's starter Mark Sanchez. The Jets had six QBs before cutting Tim Tebow

Jets Cut Quarterback Tim Tebow

As widely expected, the New York Jets cut quarterback Tim Tebow, one year after acquiring one of the league's most popular players. The Jets made the announcement without fanfare

Hall of Famer Barry Sanders to Appear on 'Madden NFL 25' Cover

Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders edged out reigning NFL MVP Adrian Peterson of the Vikings for the right to be on the coveted cover of the 'Madden NFL 25' ultra-popular video game

Jets Cornerback Dealt: 'Revis Island' Now Attached to Tampa Bay

After months of disagreement, the Jets finally parted ways with Darrelle Revis, shipping the cornerback to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a first-round pick in this year's NFL Draft

Packers Sign Clay Matthews to Five-Year Deal

Four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Clay Matthews has signed a five-year contract extension with the Packers worth $13 million annually. Matthews will earn $65 million, including a guaranteed $31 million

David Akers to Join Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with free agent kicker David Akers to replace the retired Jason Hanson

Manti Te'o Focused on Tasks with Chargers

Manti Te'o is eliminating all distractions to focus on his NFL career as a San Diego Chargers linebacker. Te'o signed a four-year deal with the Chargers

Tim Tebow Picked 2013's Most Influential Athlete

Quarterback Tim Tebow, recently released by the New York Jets, has been selected as 2013's most influential athlete in sports in a survey conducted by Forbes.com

Council Member Seeks Name Change from Redskins to Redtails

A city council member is set to file a resolution seeking to change the Washington Redskins' monicker to Redtails. David Grosso believes that it's time to change the team's current nickname

NFL Suspends Jaguars Wideout Justin Blackmon for Four Games

The NFL has suspended Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon for the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy

Chiefs Pick Offensive Tackle Eric Fisher as Top Pick in 2013 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher as the first overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Fisher is the highest NFL draft pick ever from Central Michigan

Manti Te'o, Geno Smith First-Round Snubs

Manti Te'o and Geno Smith were among the big names snubbed in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Te'o was picked by the Chargers early in the second round, while Smith was a Jets choice

Quarterback Mark Sanchez Blames Jets for Fueling Tebow Hype

Mark Sanchez said the Jets contributed to the hype surrounding Tim Tebow last season. The Jets allowed ESPN to camp at their training facility, and also introduced Tebow at a massive news conference

Bengals and James Harrison Agree to Two-Year Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals have reached an agreement with former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison to a two-year contract

Defensive Back Charles Woodson Claims Teams Shying Away Due to Age

Free-agent defensive back Charles Woodson, cut by the Green Bay Packers six weeks ago, believes that NFL teams are shying away from him because of his age

Team Owner Says Redskins Name to Remain

Washington Redskins team owner Daniel Snyder said he would not change the team name many believe is a racial slur, even if they lose an ongoing federal trademark lawsuit

Jaguars Fans: We Don't Want Tim Tebow

Jacksonville Jaguars fans have put up a website to express their displeasure over calls for the team to sign quarterback Tim Tebow, who was recently released by the Jets after just one season

Ronde Barber Ends 16-year NFL Career

Longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive stalwart Ronde Barber, 38, has announced his retirement. He acknowledged that he'd have mixed emotions if they won a Super Bowl the year after he retired

Florida Legislature Rejects Funding for Sun Life Stadium Renovations

The Miami Dolphins long-term future in South Florida may be in jeopardy after the Florida Legislature rejected funding for the team's home at Sun Life Stadium

Eagles Leapfrog Chiefs to Select Matt Barkley in Fourth-Round

The Philadelphia Eagles took Southern Cal quarterback Matt Barkley with the first pick of the fourth round or 98th overall, three rounds later than the signal-caller hoped for

Aaron Rodgers Signs $110M Extension with Packers

Aaron Rodgers has signed a five-year extension with the Green Bay Packers making him the highest-paid player in the NFL. Rodgers has signed a deal worth $110 million

2013 NFL Schedule Announced

The NFL announced its 17-week, 256-game regular-season schedule for 2013, which kicks off on Thursday night, September 5 and concludes on Sunday, December 29 with 16 division games

Lions' Jason Hanson Retires After 21 Seasons

Jason Hanson, the longest-tenured player in the NFL, has announced his retirement after 21 seasons. The Lions offered Hanson a contract worth around $1 million but he turned it down

Patriots QB Tom Brady Works Out with Terrell Owens

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady recently joined unemployed wide receiver Terrell Owens in a workout. Owens, who last played in the NFL in 2010, caught passes from Brady during the workout

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Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski Allays Health Fears

Bills Sign Free-agent Quarterback Kevin Kolb

Dolphins Sign Cornerback Brent Grimes

Patriots Rob Gronkowski to Respect Gay Teammates

Cowboys and Romo Agree to Lucrative Extension Deal

Surgeon Calls Redskins QB Griffin 'Superhuman' for Fast Recovery

Bears sign ex-Bronco D.J. Williams to replace Urlacher

Super Bowl Champion Ravens Look to Make Most of Roster Turnover

Rex Ryan: There Will Be Competition for Jets Starting QB Job

NFL Owners Change Tuck Rule, Penalize Helmet Hits by Rushers

Wes Welker Joins Broncos on two-year deal

Matt Cassel Signs with Vikings

Goodell Assures NFL doing all it can to reduce, prevent head injuries

Ravens Trade Anquan Boldin to 49ers

Cowboys Franchise Linebacker Anthony Spencer Again

Titans Chris Johnson Says He'll Eclipse AP, Dickerson Marks

Vince Young apologizes to ex-Titans coach Jeff Fisher in letter

Linebacker Von Miller: Broncos to win Super Bowl next season

Joe Flacco Signs Biggest Deal in NFL History

NFL to Look into Prospect's Claim on Sexual Orientation Query

Tom Brady's Discounted Deal Allows Patriots to Rebuild Around QB

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'The Hangover Part III'

Alan (Zach Galifianakis) accidentally decapitates a (digital) giraffe, giving his dad a heart attack. The Wolf Pack (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Justin Bartha) drive him to a rehab facility. On the way, they're carjacked by a mobster. And of course, Mr. Chow is around as well

'Star Trek Into Darkness'

Life on Earth in the 23rd century is eerily familiar: a massively destructive act of terrorism sets into motion a tale that leads, early on, to an attack on Starfleet; a test of leadership for James T. Kirk; and the introduction of an also-familiar adversary in Khan

'Iron Man 3'

A new global terrorist known as The Mandarin has oozed onto the scene, destroying Tony Stark's house, slaughtering innocent civilians, etc. Stark flees to rural Tennessee, where he befriends a bullied 8-year-old who becomes his tag-along and sometime savior

'Pain and Gain'

Pain and Gain follows Danny Lugo (Mark Wahlberg), bodybuilder and gym manager. Lugo and his hapless colleagues (Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie) target a Colombian gym client for kidnapping and extortion. He's tortured, then crushed by a vehicle and left for dead

'Oblivion'

In this latest Tom Cruise film, Jack Harper is a Mr. Fix-It in the year 2077, living and working high above what's left of Earth after a devastating war with invading aliens. Most of the population has been relocated to a Saturn moon, except for the 'scavs' led by Morgan Freeman

'The Host'

'The Host' is all about voices in your head. It imagines the planet we call home shortly after an invasion by creatures from another galaxy. They are called the Souls. The Souls have rid the joint of strife, hunger and wars

'Admission'

Portia (Tina Fey) is a Princeton University admissions officer that visits a new age high school, run by John (Paul Rudd). John has reason to believe that a promising applicant just might be the same boy that Portia gave up for adoption

'The Croods'

It's 'Ice Age' with humans and less ice. The Croods are a brood of cavepeople; there's Ugg (Nicolas Cage), Ugga (Catherine Keener), Eep (Emma Stone) and some others. Earthquaked out of their dwelling, the Crood brood embarks on a search for a new home

'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone'

Las Vegas magicians Burt (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have a stale act. They can't stand each other. And there's a dangerous new kid (Jim Carrey) in town, who gives the public what it wants

'Fast and Furious 6'

Dom (Vin Diesel) wants to return home to L.A. after stealing $100 million in Brazilian drug money. Federal agent Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), who had been after Dom and his gang of thieves, actually needs them to catch a British terrorist. The gang comes back for full exoneration

'The Great Gatsby'

Employing 3-D, Baz Luhrmann goes all operatic spectacle in this adaptation, all glitz and glamour and poolside parties, without much attention paid to F. Scott Fitzgerald's deeply psychological look at facades and desires and pasts

'Kon-Tiki'

'Kon-Tiki' is a ripping yarn torn from yesterday's headlines. Though somewhat forgotten now, the 1947 story of six men, an oceangoing raft and a wild and crazy theory was a media sensation that gripped the world's imagination -- and launched a thousand tiki bars

'The Big Wedding'

Don (Robert De Niro) is living with a caterer (Susan Sarandon), and was previously married to Ellie (Diane Keaton). Their adopted son, Alejandro, has two siblings. A big wedding ensues that brings about all sorts of slapstick interactions, pretending and the like

'To the Wonder'

'To the Wonder' depicts an Oklahoma man, played by Ben Affleck; a Ukrainian woman living in Paris, played by Olga Kurylenko; another woman back in Oklahoma, Rachel McAdams; and a fourth character, a Catholic priest stricken by a crisis of faith and purpose, played by Javier Bardem

'The Company You Keep'

'The Company You Keep' is best enjoyed as an actors' showcase. Robert Redford is Jim Grant, a progressive public interest lawyer living in Albany, N.Y. He's a widower raising a preteen daughter on his own. Then a cub reporter (Shia LaBeouf) ferrets out the truth on this man

'Evil Dead'

Mia (Jane Levy) has quit drugs, and her withdrawal confuses her senses. Her friends have brought her to the cabin in the woods to cure her. But is she seeing visions of demonic possession, or is this simply the cold turkey playing tricks on her mind?

'G.I. Joe: Retaliation'

The plot concerns the murder of the Pakistani president, stolen nukes, a frame-up job by COBRA disgracing the Joes. The Joes fight back. There's Channing Tatum as Duke, Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock, and even ole Bruce Willis as the original Joe

'Olympus Has Fallen'

Terrorists appear out of nowhere and take over the White House seizing the president (Aaron Eckhart). The only hope is former agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), the only man who knows how to get into the fortified presidential bunker where the hostages are

'Stories We Tell'

Sarah Polley's remarkable 'Stories We Tell' transcends every cliche in this confessional/investigatory genre, and it's one of the year's highlights. The Canadian director, also known as a truth-seeking actress, begins by interviewing her sisters and brothers

'Epic'

In the animated feature 'Epic', a girl (Amanda Seyfried) discovers an alternative and tiny universe in the forest where warriors (Colin Farrell and Josh Hutcherson) fly on the backs of hummingbirds. Quenn Tara (Beyonce) must pick a special flower to regenerate the forest

'Peeples'

In this comedy, Craig Robinson plays Wade, an entertainer for kids who somehow wound up with the stunning U.N. lawyer Grace (Kerry Washington). Wade decides to follow Grace to the Hamptons and surprise her and her folks with a proposal

'Something in the Air'

Gliding through turbulent revolutionary times with an air of inquisitive detachment, and with a sheaf of his latest drawings, young Gilles, played by newcomer Clement Metayer in 'Something in the Air,' is the latest screen portrait of an artist as a young man

Grey Market Films

It has taken the movie industry a long time to recognize the end of life as a potential market, possibly because the themes don't make a great movie pitch. But a number of recent films suggest that the industry has finally discovered the 'grey market'

'Arthur Newman'

'Arthur Newman' is a road-tripping seriocomedy featuring Colin Firth as a depressive identity thief and former pro golfer, opposite Emily Blunt in the role of a suicidal kleptomaniac. Together they find love, while embarking on escapades

'42'

This carefully tended portrait of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke baseball's color barrier, settles for too little. Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) endures long odds and racism to join the Dodgers. Harrison Ford is fun as the general manager who brought him up, Branch Rickey

'The Place Beyond the Pines'

Luke (Ryan Gosling) is a performer traveling with a two-bit carnival. He learns he has fathered a son with a local waitress. Luke turns to bank robbery while also trying to establish a relationship with his son. Then, the story switches to the police officer (Bradley Cooper)

'Jurassic Park 3-D'

This Spielberg classic is back, with its lunging raptors and roaring T. rexes now in 3-D. The result is great, since the film has always been so much more powerful on the big screen than on TV. It really is a fun movie, and the dinos were made for 3-D

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'Oz: The Great and Powerful'

'Spring Breakers'

'Gimme the Loot'

'On the Road'

'Beyond the Hills'

'Snitch'

'The Call'

'21 and Over'

'No'

'Phantom'

'Like Someone in Love'

'The Gatekeepers'

Our Favorite Food Movies

'Life of Pi's Ang Lee Conquers Anti-Asian Bias

'A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III'

'Beautiful Creatures'

'A Good Day to Die Hard'

'Safe Haven'

'Identity Thief'

'John Dies at the End'

'Side Effects'

'Bullet to the Head'

2013 Oscars Winners

'Warm Bodies'

'Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters'

'Stand Up Guys'

'56 Up'

History of the Academy Awards and Oscars

Broken City

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Deborah Madison's 5 Inspired Essentials for Home Cooks

Deborah Madison is one of the most gifted and inspired cooks I know. Deborah has shared thousands of recipes and her honest, deeply flavored, vegetable-centric style with millions of readers. I asked her for five basic recommendations for home cooks

Spaghetti Squash with Asparagus, Ricotta, Lemon and Thyme

What fun it would be to come up with a light supper dish that uses both of these ingredients! I roasted the squash and the asparagus and combined them with ricotta and pine nuts for richness. I used lemon and thyme to add brightness and acidity

The Farmer's White Pizza

If you're not a huge red sauce fan, but do love pizza, this Farmer's White Pizza recipe is for you. A quick meal for two, this recipe can be doubled for a group. It pairs well with white wine; I chose Macon-Villages Chardonnay

Asparagus-Goat Cheese Souffles

Puffy and warm, these asparagus-goat cheese souffles are the essence of spring. Serve them alongside a big salad with a tangy vinaigrette for a light supper or a special brunch

Three Color Fried Rice

I was first introduced to this simple, yet tasty, dish as a young girl in a Cantonese restaurant. I remember the flavor enhancers of the plain fried rice. Through the years, I have reinterpreted this dish for many a quick night supper

Ploughman's Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A grilled cheese sandwich is as American as American gets. But other countries have their favorite form of cheese sandwich. My version puts a twist on an English classic, the ploughman's lunch. It's a sandwich I enjoyed countless times while traveling in England

Italian Asparagus, Mushroom and Parmesan Frittata

Frittata is nothing more than eggs with vegetables, cheeses or meats cooked into it. Yet my grandmother's frittatas were always something special -- delicious, healthy and comforting. Here's how to make a great frittata in 5 easy steps

Oven-Baked Tortilla Chips

Here's a step-by-step guide to making lighter, healthier Oven-Baked Tortilla Chips at home. All told, this recipe takes about 15-20 minutes to assemble and bake

10 Healthy Eating Tips

To feel your best -- with plenty of energy, a healthy weight and optimal mental and physical function -- you may need to make changes in your diet. With that in mind, here are the top, science-based nutrition habits you should foster to protect your health

Buttermilk Oatcakes with Raspberry Compote

These high-fiber oatcakes recipe is made with 100 percent whole grains and no butter. A quick raspberry compote is a nice change from maple syrup

Granola is Great in Moderation

Before you grab some granola, follow these guidelines to make sure it's a healthy part of your diet

Natalie's Lemon Cream Pie with Nilla Wafer Crust

This classic American Lemon Cream Pie dessert uses condensed milk, which when combined with citrus thickens and becomes the filling. I especially like the crispy vanilla cookie crust that envelops the silky, citrus custard filling

Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

My aunt happily shared the recipe with me a while back when I asked for it. She then went on to describe so many tweaks, adjustments and variations that I'm convinced this is now solely her own. In turn, I have made my own tweaks and adjustments

Cioppino: A Classic Taste of San Francisco

One of the iconic dishes of San Francisco is the seafood stew known as cioppino. In this version, all the flavorful vegetables, herbs, spices are there. But, I've bumped up the usual ratio of vegetables to seafood, so the result is lower in calories

Shaved Asparagus Salad

This salad is a great way to put a new spin on asparagus. You'll be surprised by the taste of it raw; it's so fresh and crunchy. A simple vinaigrette is all you need to make the asparagus shine like it should. Try it as an appetizer or side dish

Triple Threat Loaded Baked Potato Soup

I dream about this kind of soup. It's completely decadent. What makes this Baked Potato Soup recipe a triple threat? Let's see, it has lots of ham, it's full of bacon and extra sharp cheddar cheese. It is the best dang soup you could ever imagine

Roast Rack of Lamb Persillade

Rack of Lamb Persillade is a favorite. Persillade is a mixture of bread crumbs, parsley and garlic moistened with olive oil. Patted onto the lamb and quickly browned under the broiler, the crumbs create a crisp, golden brown crust

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Citrus-Coriander Dressing

A quinoa and black bean salad makes an easy, wholesome lunch or a good side for supper. Gluten-free and vegetarian- and vegan-friendly, it's also an ideal dish to share at potlucks and other gatherings

Simple Green Salad with Citronette

Frisee and radicchio are both assertive, slightly bitter greens that add color and texture to any salad. Match them with mellower-flavored greens, such as red leaf lettuce, baby spinach or even Boston lettuce

Pork Chops with Peppers and Capers

This Pork Chops with Peppers and Capers recipe is in the style of the zingara or Gypsy. The name -- Cotolette alla Zingara -- must be because of the colorful components of this fiery, festive dish. It's the perfect weeknight meal

Pineapple-Honey Glazed Ham

This pre-cooked ham is heated and glazed with complimentary mustard pineapple sauce. If your family enjoys ham for Easter dinner, they will certainly like this recipe and be thrilled to have plenty of leftovers for the rest of the week

Cashew Tomato Soup

This Cashew Tomato Soup recipe has hippie roots, but its rich and spicy creaminess makes it a favorite for modern palates as well. It's a quick and simple dish that can easily be made ahead of time and reheated just before serving

Sesame Green Beans

This Sesame Green Beans recipe takes the place of Asian-style noodles and does it well, with a crisp texture and a creamy dressing. I like to serve this recipe with lamb. It also makes a lovely salad for lunch along with grilled shrimp or chicken

Chicken with Creamy Braised Leeks

A touch of heavy cream, a few garlic cloves and thyme sprigs round out the flavor of tender braised leeks with chicken in this recipe. The rich, silky sauce is wonderful over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes

Spicy Pecan Popcorn Chicken

These spicy and crunchy pecan-crusted chicken nuggets are paired with a quick, creamy ranch dip. If you can't find coarse breadcrumbs, substitute Grape-Nuts cereal instead

Pasta with Asparagus, Ricotta and Prosciutto

Orecchiette are just the right shape for this pasta resipe. You can also use penne, fusilli or bow-tie pasta. This creamy sauce, delicate yet packed with garlic and crushed red pepper essence, is sure to be a favorite for the most demanding pasta lover

Corzetti with Pesto: Ligurian Pasta Specialty

The beauty of pesto genovese is that it's a no-cook pasta sauce. Combine the basil, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor or with a mortar and pestle. Add Pargmigiano-Reggiano and olive oil, and mix to your desired consistency

Key to Stress-Free Risotto: Know When to Leave it Alone

Risotto is not the high-maintenance dish it's made out to be. The anxiety surrounding the cult of risotto originates from one of the most common errors of a household cook: his inability to let things sit

Kale Pesto

Adapt the kale pesto recipe in spring with spinach, a mix of greens in summer and once fall and winter come around again try all those hearty greens like kale, chard, collards and rapin

Roasted Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash

By all means, play with the recipe. Butternut squash also loves sage. Just season squash with salt and pepper and add a handful of fresh chopped sage in the last few minutes of the cooking time. Or try fresh chopped rosemary or thyme

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6 Healthy Pizza Recipes

Creamy Chocolate Gelato

Beef Daube: A Bright Provencal Stew

Braised Brisket of Beef with Onions and Garlic

Chipotle Chili Butternut Squash Soup

Breakfast Fruit Bread Pudding

Fruity Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Spring Pizza

How to Make the Best Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Potato Fries: Good to Eat and Good for You

Home-Cooked Beans: Not As Hard As You Thought

Ragu Bolognese: A Building Block of Great Italian Dishes

Spaghetti with Mascarpone, Meyer Lemon, Spinach and Hazelnuts

Easy Creamy Leek and Potato Soup

Yin Yang Soup

Organic Really Matters

French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese

Pithiviers

Classic Tarte Tatin

Gingerbread with Orange Cream-Cheese Frosting

Polpettine alla Napoletana (Meatballs)

Almond and Lemon Crusted Fish with Spinach

Broiled Salmon with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette

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Fiber-Rich, Nutrition-Packed Lentils

A good source of fiber, lentils have been shown to lower cholesterol and have a positive effect on managing blood-sugar disorders and maintaining a healthy heart

Happiness Secrets -- From the Happiest People We Know

There are little things you can do to make everyday life more blissful. So we tapped a few happiness experts who've mastered the art of contentedness for their best tips on how to lead a more pleasure-packed life today

The Truth About Blood Types

Can your blood type tell you whether you'll get oral cancer or heart disease? What you should eat to live longer? Who you should marry? We sort through the myriad claims to separate the truth from the hype

Oodles of Asian Noodles May Not Be Best Dietary Habit

When you give in to convenience, you often end up making a trade-off when it comes to nutrition. That's because ramen noodles are fried as a means of dehydrating them. Use these helpful hints to ensure your noodle nirvana is as healthy as it can be

A Healthy Spin for Comfort Food

You don't have to give up comfort food to meet your health goals: Just focus on portion control and dishes made with whole grains and vegetables

Beverages Buzz with Caffeine

The beverage market is exploding with stimulating beverages. But at what point does a little boost become caffeine overload?

Nutrition: Go Nuts for Health

The evidence has accumulated on the health benefits of tree nuts -- almonds, cashews, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts -- which provide an excellent source of MUFAs, PUFAs and other health-protective nutrients

The Juice on the Juicing Craze

Thanks to an explosion of celebrity endorsements, satisfying thirsts for greens and super fruits is en vogue right now. But healthy as these juicy concoctions seem, there's a tall order of hype muddling science with slick marketing

Eat and Drink Dairy Products for Health

Why should you put milk-based foods on your grocery list? Research suggests that dairy foods and the nutrients they provide can shield you against weak bones, high blood pressure and more.

Granola is Great in Moderation

Before you grab some granola, follow these guidelines to make sure it's a healthy part of your diet

10 Healthy Eating Tips

To feel your best -- with plenty of energy, a healthy weight and optimal mental and physical function -- you may need to make changes in your diet. With that in mind, here are the top, science-based nutrition habits you should foster to protect your health

What you need to know about genetically modified foods

If you were fed infant formula as a baby, or have eaten fast food, breakfast cereal, margarine or artificial sweetener, chances are that you've consumed genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Here are some answers to common questions about GMOs

Organic Really Matters

The topic of organic foods has received attention recently in response to a study released from Stanford University, which concluded that there isn't much difference between organic and conventional foods. The study set off a firestorm of dialogue

Eat to Lose Weight

Do you run out the door in the morning with just coffee in your stomach -- or maybe nothing at all? Here's how to eat to lose weight and boost brainpower by busting these four breakfast barriers

Are Bad Habits Sucking the Life Out of You?

Who hasn't hit a slump in the middle of the afternoon? Or kept slamming the snooze button when the alarm went off for work? Here are five common energy vampires -- and how to escape them before they suck the life out of you

Trim Belly Fat with Food Choices

The fact is that by the time most Americans reach adulthood, they have added inches to their waistline. Your lifestyle choices, including diet and exercise, can help you fight belly fat

Healthy Food Preparation is Everything

Whether you're shopping for prepared foods, dining out or cooking at home, the most wholesome ingredients can lose their luster if you prepare them with loads of butter, cream, oil and salt

For Good Health Pass Up Processed Meats

If you favor sizzling bacon and salty slices of ham, you might want to reserve these menu choices for special occasions, thanks to a growing body of science that says 'No' to consuming processed meats

Meatless 'Meats' Can Be Good Nutritional Choices

Faux meats, meat alternatives, meat replacers -- there are lots of names, but they all mean the same thing: plant-based alternatives to meats. While meat alternatives were once restricted to select specialty shops, today grocery stores carry an increasing variety

The World's Struggle to Kick the Habit

Packaging has become what some describe as the 'last bastion' of tobacco marketing. And there is much to play for. Consumption of tobacco products continues to grow despite declines in most high-income countries

Do Less, Be Healthier

Many of us seem to think that if a little of something healthy is good, a lot is even better. However, more isn't always better. Read on to see where you may be overdoing it and how to scale back and enjoy a big health boost

The 6 Worst Cocktails for Your Health

Steer clear of these diet- and teeth-saboteurs the next time you're grabbing drinks

Get Cookin' with Heart-Healthy Fats

Your choices are endless, from bottles of green olive oil and golden corn oil, to tubs of margarine and sticks of butter. However, some fats are clearly much better for your heart than others

Protein Key to Preventing Age-Related Muscle Loss

Some muscle mass loss with aging is inevitable, but that doesn't mean you have to end up with sarcopenia, a condition in which loss of muscle mass is associated with a decline in muscle function. Not surprisingly, experts advise adequate protein intake

How to Eat to Beat Fatigue

Work and home life wearing you down? Our registered dietician shares nutrition tips that really energize -- including the best food to fuel your busy days

Green Beans: Fresh and Packed with Nutrients

Though red and yellow vegetables are most associated with health-promoting carotenoid pigments, green beans also belong to those ranks

Exotic Bamboo Shoots Offer Flavor and Health Rewards

A staple in Asian cuisine, bamboo has been eaten by the Chinese for more than 2,500 years. Yet, in this country, bamboo is most recognized for its non-culinary roles in construction, furniture and textiles

5 Weight Loss Tricks That Actually Work

Beware Organic Junk Food

The Best Thirst-Quenching Drinks

Healthy Foods That Make Your Teeth Rot

Why You Need to Step off the Scale Now

Soothe Pain with Foods from Fish to Fruits

How to Try a Juice Fast

11 Proven Weight Loss Tips

Fight Food Addiction

Green Coffee Bean Supplement: A Wonder Diet Drug?

Extra Sleep Can Aid Weight Loss

The War on Soda Pop

Best Supplements for Strong Teeth

Choose Whole Foods First, from Grains to Fruits

Want to Eat Healthier? Visualize It!

What's the Healthiest Yogurt?

Nutrient Timing: When to Eat What for Maximum Nutrition

Natural Energy Drinks That Work

Are Canned Foods Good for You?

Are You Brushing Your Teeth Wrong?

Is There Such a Thing as a Healthier Cigarette?

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Cloud Computing: Cost, Efficiency and Security

Cost and efficiency still trump security, and that is unlikely to change. No CIO will last long if they reject efficiency savings from cloud services, just because security cannot be guaranteed. The cloud and cloud computing is expanding and is here to stay

The Cell Phone Turns 40

Forty years ago the cell phone era began on the streets of New York City. The historic first cell phone call was made by Martin Cooper, director of systems operations for the communications division of Motorola, to his main rival at Bell Labs

Tablets to Overtake Smartphones as Most Used Mobile Device for Browsing

It won't be long before tablets are the preferred choice for mobile Internet browsing and surfing. According to a study, tablets will overtake smartphones soon

The Death of Depth

Technology now makes it possible for people to live out their delusions in all their grandeur. Looking like you're great has replaced true greatness. And what's most concerning is that there are increasingly fewer people who can tell the difference

Future Smart Devices Will Extend Our Senses

Imagine shopping for clothes online and being able to run your hand across the screen on your computer or smartphone to feel the fabrics. That kind of simulation technology could be available within the next five years

Best New Tech For Moms At The Consumer Electronics Show

Here's a look at the best technology for moms from this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

Mobile Technology Trends: Give Your Apps a Voice

When looking to integrate voice controls to mobile apps, developers are faced with a growing array of options. To help sort through the technology, we recently spoke with Ben Lilienthal

We Humans Headed Toward Obsolescence

California joins Nevada in allowing Google and others to test 'autonomous' cars. The law in both states requires a human driver onboard to take over in case of emergency but the cars apparently don't need the help

Google+ Offers Custom URLs to Businesses, Brands and Celebrities

Recently Google+ has granted vanity URL's for popular brands, well-known businesses and companies

The Internet Racket

Is your Internet bill too high? You can thank the phone and cable companies for that. Phone and cable providers are reaping obscene profit margins from their dominance of the Internet market

Smartphone and tablet users watch more movies on average

Smartphones and tablets are fast becoming popular for people who love to watch movies. According to Nielsen, smartphone and tablet users watched 9 percent and 20 percent more

Report Highlights Economic Threat of Hacking

Officials say hackers pose a threat to the nation's economy and accuse China of carrying out the most cyber-attacks. Some estimates put the cost to the U.S. economy at tens of billions of dollars each year

Google Offers Virtual Hike Through the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon's remote location in the southwestern state of Arizona, make it hard for many to make the trip. Now, thanks to Google Maps, anyone with an internet connection can take a virtual hike through the rugged terrain

Will Robots Steal Your Job?

'60 Minutes' correspondent Steve Kroft examines how high-tech advances are reinventing the workplace, often without creating jobs for human beings

Mobile Apps and Accessibility

Developers and accessibility experts now say that the general approaches used in the web world can also apply to the rapidly expanding field of mobile devices and apps

The Internet Enhances Beer Muscles

Welcome to the seamy underbelly of the communications revolution

Taking a Break from Emails Decreases Stress

A study from the University of California and U.S. Army researchers says being cut off from email noticeably reduces stress and allows employees to focus better

Inside the Silicon Valley Gender Gap

At the biggest and most recognizable Internet companies there are a few powerful women in the C-suites, but very few are at the head of the boardroom table

Bill Gates Talks Tech and Philanthropy

Bill Gates remains chairman of Microsoft, but he stepped back from his day-to-day role nearly five years ago, and now, with his wife Melinda, runs the world's largest charity

Facebook Fasting

Spending time on Facebook is a social event. But what if you need a break? What if you're just tired of your friends; can you take a break and come back a few weeks later? That's the question researchers explored in their recent study

Facebook 'Unfriending' Triggers Real-life Consequences

Facebook users who decide to unfriend someone may trigger a series of real-life consequences which reach beyond cyberspace, according to a new study

Web Gadgets in United States Outnumber Americans

It's official-- there are more devices to connect you to the internet in America than Americans

Getting Organized: Developing an Organizational App

Cozi offers iPhone, Android and BlackBerry apps so members can access calendars and lists from wherever. Holly Mesrobian, Cozi's CTO, discusses the development work behind the organizer

Consumers Like Smartphones with Bigger Screens

In the world of smartphones, bigger is definitely better. According to a study, smartphones with bigger and wider screens sell better

The Social Media Games

Since Beijing, Twitter has grown from approximately just over six million users to 175 million active accounts, and the London Games are becoming touted as the first 'social media Games'

Big Cable's Plan to Lock Down Your Future

While the likes of Comcast and Time Warner Cable have every right to profit from their investments and services, they shouldn't abuse their dominant market share to remake our Internet in their image

To App or Not to App?

A growing number of companies are skipping or abandoning apps, and the reasons why are something that every developer ought to consider

Tribute to the TV Remote Control

Trade in Your Old Gadgets for Cash or Credit

Dawn of the Phablet

Are You a Tech Geek?

How to Conquer Tech Buyer's Remorse

Is Free Public Wi-Fi Safe?

Is Your Office Preparing For an iPad Insurgency?

Why the New iPad Features Don't Really Matter

How to Use Google+

The Role of Google+ in Business

Twitter Good Barometer of National Emotional State

Facebook Privacy Settings You Should Change Now

Facebook Business Strategies That Work

Are Your Employees Addicted to Social Media?

Woman Puts Husband Up For Sale on Craigslist

How to Be Successful:
Think Like Larry Ellison

5 Smartphone Picks Made Simple

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Spurs Topple Warriors, Advance to NBA West Finals

The San Antonio Spurs held off a furious final rally to beat the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 to advance to the Western Conference finals.Tim Duncan had 19 points and six rebounds

Carmelo Anthony Shines with 28 points as Knicks Stay Alive

Carmelo Anthony fired 28 points as the New York Knicks stayed alive with a wire-to-wire 85-75 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series

Dirk Nowitzki Willing to Take Pay Cut to Give Mavs Salary-Cap Room

Dirk Nowitzki is willing to take a significant pay cut to give the Dallas Mavericks enough salary-cap space to acquire a superstar from the free-agent market

Maloofs Reach Deal with Ranadive Group for Kings' purchase

Silicon Valley entrepreneur Vivek Ranadive announced that his group has reached a deal with the Maloof family to purchase its controlling shares in the Sacramento Kings

Defense and Rebounding Lift Pacers to 3-1 Series Lead Over Knicks

The Pacers used defense and rebounding to beat the Knicks, 93-82. Limiting the Knicks to 35.6 percent from the field and 28.6 percent on 3-pointers, the Pacers hold a 3-1 advantage in their series

Heat Bump Off Bulls, Advance to East Finals

LeBron James scored 23 points and Dwyane Wade added 18 for the Heat in beating the Chicago Bulls 94-91 and close out their second-round series in five games

David Beckham Announces Retirement from Soccer

David Beckham, one of the most popular soccer players in the world, has announced that he will hang up his cleats for good. The 38-year-old Beckham played for Paris St-Germain in his last season

Branislav Ivanovic Lifts Chelsea to Europa League Crown

Branislav Ivanovic buried a stoppage-time header as Chelsea captured the 2013 Europa League Championship with a 2-1 victory over Benfica at Amsterdam Arena

Arsenal Sends FA Cup Winner Wigan to Premier League Relegation

Lukas Podolski scored two goals as Arsenal sent FA Cup winners Wigan to relegation with an emphatic 4-1 win. Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey also scored for Arsenal

Mark Sanchez Eyes Jets Starting QB Job with Garrard Retiring

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Kings Late Back-to-Back Goals Stun Sharks

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