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Groundskeepers Joey Bowen, left, of Libertyville, Ill., and Phil McCoy, of Lincoln, Neb., put the finishing touches on the College World Series logo painted on the grass behind home plate at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha Neb., Friday June 15, 2012. UCLA faces Stony Brook in Friday's first game. (AP Photo/The Omaha World-Herald, Andrew Dickinson) MAGS OUT; ALL NEBRASKA LOCAL BROADCAST TV OUT
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Gelse Tkalec, left, has a playful moment with her son Ethan before he goes in for aqua therapy in Burr Ridge, Illinois, May 1, 2012. (Nancy Stone/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
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Best on the Block Baby Back Ribs smoking on the grill, May 21, 2012, in Grosse Ile, Michigan. (Susan Tusa/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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In this Saturday, June 2, 2012 photo, Meghan Vogel of West Liberty-Salem, right, helps Arden McMath of Arlington to the finish line after McMath collapsed yards short in the DIII 3200 meter finals of the Ohio High School Athletic Association state track meet at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus. Vogel had won an earlier race but was in last place in the 3,200-meter run as she caught up to McMath, whose body was giving out. Instead of zipping past McMath to avoid the last-place finish, Vogel put McMath's arm around her shoulders, dragged her the final 20 meters and pushed her competitor over the finish line before crossing it. (AP Photo/Piqua Daily Call, Mike Ullery)
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An Italian movie poster for "Casablanca," is displayed at the home of collector Dwight Cleveland in Chicago, Illinois March 6, 2012. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
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Martin Rosenfeld, 90, shown with daughters, Cookie Gonik, left, and Shelley Rosenberg, in Farmington Hills, Michigan, on May 9, 2012, was originally diagnosed with Alzheimer's but further tests showed it was sleep apnea causing symptoms similar to Alzheimer's. (Susan Tusa/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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In this Saturday, June 2, 2012 photo, Meghan Vogel of West Liberty-Salem, right, helps Arden McMath of Arlington to the finish line after McMath collapsed yards short in the DIII 3200 meter finals of the Ohio High School Athletic Association state track meet at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus. Vogel had won an earlier race but was in last place in the 3,200-meter run as she caught up to McMath, whose body was giving out. Instead of zipping past McMath to avoid the last-place finish, Vogel put McMath's arm around her shoulders, dragged her the final 20 meters and pushed her competitor over the finish line before crossing it. (AP Photo/Piqua Daily Call, Mike Ullery)
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Strawberries are the luscious start to spring and summer's bounty of gorgeous, juicy fruit. A strawberry salad is a great alternative to a fruit plate. (Renee Brock)
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A few ideas for a carefree Class of '12 celebration menu include diploma sandwiches. (Kathleen Galligan/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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Michael DeStefan, of River Edge, New Jersey, pictured May 19, 2012, underwent emergency surgery to remove a metal object from his intestine. It was later discovered to be a metal wire from a grill brush. Since then the metal brush has been replaced with a cleaning stone. (Elizabeth Lara/The Record/MCT)
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A stairway with artwork hanging art Paris-salon style (top-to-bottom of wall, disparate frames and types of art) at a home.
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Scones are one of the basic pleasures in life.
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A new way to try eggs is by baking them. (Joan Barnett Lee/Modesto Bee/MCT)
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Arley Sakai, 9, talks to his mother, Wanda Weller-Sakai in her office at the family's home in Ojai, California, on March 2, 2012. The home is a 1970's ranch house recently remodeled in a modern style. (Anne Cusack/Los Angeles Times/MCT)
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A coffee cup is the perfect vessel for a treat such as coffee cake. It takes only a few ingredients and quick cooking time. (Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
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Robert Lee Burns, 73, of Clay Township, pictured March 29, 2012, suffered from a stroke earlier in the week and received a procedure at St. John's Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, that saved his life. The Solitaire flow-restoration device, which gained federal approval last month, is used in the brains of stroke patients much like an artery-opening angioplasty procedure for heart blockages. (Regina H. Boone/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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Rod Parks of Retro Inferno appears in his home near the UMKC campus in Kansas City, Missouri. (Mike Ransdell/Kansas City Star/MCT)
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Rolled-up magazines are a great way to keep boots standing tall. (Sally McGraw/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT)
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Tess Haun and Jake Nyberg show off their wedding rings they made during a daylong workshop at the Steven Vincent Design studio in Mineapolis, Minnestoa, on February 4, 2012. (Bruce Bisping/Minneapolist Star Tribune/MCT)
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Skipping meat on Fridays is a centuries-old expression of Christian contrition, especially during the season of Lent. Fish often stars at Friday meals. (Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
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Ryan Barkley, 7, participates in a research study conducted by his father, Jacob Barkley, an assistant professor of exercise physiology at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, Friday, February 3, 2012. The research is studying the effects of the presence or absence of a single friend or a group of friends on an individual child. In this particular part of the study, he is playing alone. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal/MCT)
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Sandra Dee, from left, Nina Ellis-Hervey and River Fronczak pose for a photo in the Post-Dispatch studio. (Stephanie S. Cordle/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT)
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Despite the flashy jewelry, Nicole Kidman, went with a relaxed look, at the 80th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, February 24, 2008. (Liz O. Baylen/Los Angeles Times/MCT)
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Ashley Perry, 25, of Tampa, Fla. pets an unnamed pit bull at Tampa Veterinary Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 in Tampa. The dog wandered into the Occupy Tampa movement's encampment this week, and was hit by a vehicle a few hours later, breaking the dog's leg. A friend of the movement kicked in more than $800 to help fix the dog up, but because the dog refuses to sit still, he will probably require orthopedic surgery. (AP Photo/Tampa Bay Times, Edmund D. Fountain) TAMPA OUT; CITRUS COUNTY OUT; PORT CHARLOTTE OUT; BROOKSVILLE HERNANDO TODAY OUT
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A classic French dessert, cherry clafoutis, is easy to make with frozen cherries. (Michael Gross/Newsday/MCT)
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Teenagers with varying types of cancer and in varying stages, meet in a support group at the Imus Pediatric Center of Hackensack University Medical Center. Pictured are Jillian Hall, 13, from left; Tim Malone, 17, Aesha Vyas, 16, Shaheem Crooks, 14, and Meghan Hartley, Child Life Specialist Tomorrows Children's Institute. (Carmine Galasso/The Record/MCT)
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A child balancingl between two sets of parents. (Mark Hoffer/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)
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Cotton asymmetric hooded cardigan in burgundy, $29.95; exclusively at H&M shops, Manhattan. (MCT)
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These double-sided tribal earrings, $5.95, are replicas of the earrings worn by Rooney Mara in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo;" exclusively at H&M shops, Manhattan. (MCT)
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The "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" look is all about layers, so why not slip into this Material Girl vest, $44; only at Macy’s stores. (MCT)
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Baby Boomers have used condoms mostly to prevent pregnancy, not to prevent nasty diseases. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal/MCT)
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Jerry Bullard, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, still has this figurine he bought his mother when he was a child, 50 years ago, after a stranger stepped forward when he didn't have enough money to make the purchase. (Tom Wallace/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT)
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The holiday season generates a lot of paper waste, but making a switch to alternative materials that are more Earthy-friendly can still give festive holiday wrappings. (Tom Sweeney/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT)
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After a strep infection, 11-year-old Brody Kennedy developed a fear of germs and began signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder with constant washing of hands and showering as well as a fear of going places like school where he could encounter germs. Doctors say he suffers from a mental illness called pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcus, or PANDAS. (Kirk McKoy/Los Angeles Times/MCT)
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Dawson and Landon Lawrence play in their home in Imperial, Missouri, on November 20, 2011. The family knew that Dawson would be born with Down Syndrome after a blood test during pregnancy revealed the condition. (David Carson/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT)
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Individuality is a hallmark of these savory homemade crackers so don't worry if they're a little overbaked, underbaked or not perfectly uniform. Guests will take one bite and be impressed, because few take the time or effort to make crackers from scratch. They'll be the toast of the party -- imperfections and all. (Debbie Noda/Modesto Bee/MCT)
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Chef Chris Koetke demonstrates how to carve a turkey away from the dining room table. Here, he cuts into the breast. (Chris Walker/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
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For your Thanksgiving feast, matching the food and the drinks can be a key to success. (Stephanie S. Cordle/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT)
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A few crafts to make your holiday table special include a hand made place card. (Stephanie S. Cordle/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT)
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Taylor Baldry, right, is trying to bring awareness to the rarity of face-to-face conversations, in a world of texting, IMing and email. Here, he has set up a table and chairs along with a sandwich board that invites people to drop in for conversation face to face, near Lake Calhoun. (Richard Sennott/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT)
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Lye is the key to a top-notch homemade pretzel; pinch to connect the ends to form the pretzel. (Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times/MCT)
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Danielle Bruflodt, from left, Christina Holm Sandok and Katie Najjar browse products brought to a beauty product exchange in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on September 27, 2011. (Joel Koyama/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT)
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A Mankato psychologist and a New York writer say the book, "Sybil," which singlehandedly turned "multiple personality disorder" into a pop phenomenon, was a sham. Here, Shirley Mason, the real Sybil, is seen in her Dodge Center, Minnesota, 1941 senior class photo. (MCT)
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Versatile apple cider can be used in recipes sweet and savory, including this recipe for root vegetables roasted with apple cider. (Patricia Beck/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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"No More Waity, Katie." A soft, elegant greige shade with a splash of lilac glitter is the perfect marriage to combine fashion and fun. (Courtesy butter LONDON via Los Angeles Times/MCT)
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Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz speaks to individuals from The Wilds, a wildlife conservation center in Cumberland, Ohio, and The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium about exotic animals loose in the area on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. An estimated 48 animals escape
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A vehicle from the Columbus Zoo and a vehicle from the Falls Township Fire Department sit parked in the staging area for the search for exotic animals loose in the area Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 in Zanesville, Ohio. Dozens of animals escaped from a wild-anim
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Fitness trainer John Benz, right, demonstrates how to do an assisted pull-up with Brett Pruitt. (Jim Barcus/Kansas City Star/MCT)
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Malted Butterscotch Bars is a recipe from the book "Beyond Delicious: The Ghost Whisperer's Cookbook" by Mary Ann Winkowski. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal/MCT)