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Yoncé confirmed all of our suspicions of a re-release on Tuesday, Nov. 4 with a press release, detailing all the goodies that will come packaged in the box set.

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Just days before the biggest shopping day of the year, on Nov. 24 Mrs. Carter will globally release a two-CD/two-DVD limited-edition package, which includes new songs "7/11" and "Ring Off" as well as a few unreleased remixes from some famous faces. Yup, we're getting two new Beyoncé songs.

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As we hoped, the new audio CD will include that "Flawless" remix featuring Nicki Minaj, a "Drunk in Love" remix featuring Jay Z and Kanye West, a "Blow" remix featuring Pharrell Williams and a "Standing on the Sun" remix featuring Mr. Vegas. Peep this cat trying to imitate the "Single Ladies" dance upon hearing the news. Work it out!

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Much like her original release, the platinum edition box set will also feature a visual disk with 10 live performances from her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour with artist commentary and an accompanying photo booklet.

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If that wasn't enough, the set will also include the singer's official 2015 mini calendar. Yup, a new Bey photo for every month of the year.

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It'll also obviously include the original CD/DVD set that dropped last December. The platinum edition box set is currently available for preorder, so you'd better get your coins ready.

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While we're happy she's treating us to even more goodies this holiday season, one can only wonder why we aren't getting the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in its entirety. Come on, Bey.

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But with a preorder price of $30 on Amazon, we can totally forgive you.

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As an added bonus, we can't not include a GIF of Bey as a cat in one of her videos off of 2007's B'Day Anthology Video Album. Never forget.

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Will you be picking up Bey's platinum edition box set? Tell us in the comments below.

On Sunday, the author spoke on America's News HQ on Fox News about his thoughts on the president.

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He is frustrated and voiced his opinion, saying, "What the White House is trying to do is racialize all politics and they're especially trying to tell the African-American voter that the G.O.P. is against letting them have a chance at a good life in this economy, and that's just a complete lie... I watch with fascination — with incredible fascination — all the stories about how the Democratic politicians, especially Hillary, are trying to whip up the African-American vote and say, 'Oh, the Republicans have policies against black people in terms of the economy.' But there are no such policies...

"It's all a way to racialize voting in this country... This president is the most racist president there has ever been in America. He is purposely trying to use race to divide Americans."

While Stein is free to speak his opinion, the Republican pundit might want to look back on U.S. history and see that there were a few other presidents who were far more racist than Obama.

History has proved that not everything was fair in our country, especially when it's on record that 12 presidents owned slaves and eight of them owned slaves while serving as president. Here's a look at five of our presidents from the first 18 who served in the White House.

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1. George Washington

Our first president had 18 slaves at his estate in Mount Vernon. Once he married Martha, that number grew to 216. He served his presidential term in Philadelphia and left some of the house slaves behind because he knew they would eventually be freed — so he was only kind of racist.

2. Thomas Jefferson

The third president inherited slaves from his wife's dowry, but he also purchased many throughout his life. By 1789, he owned 141 slaves. It is also rumored that slave Sally Hemings was his mistress and gave birth to his child. DNA proved that the child was related to the Jefferson family, but it wasn't confirmed if the father was the president, his brother or one of his brother's sons.

3. Andrew Jackson

Our country's seventh president had 160 slaves during the 1820s. He never freed his slaves in his will; they were kept in servitude after his death.

4. Zachary Taylor

The 12th president believed that the Constitution gave people the right to own slaves. He said, "So far as slavery is concerned, we of the South must throw ourselves on the Constitution and defend our rights under it to the last, and when arguments will no longer suffice, we will appeal to the sword, if necessary." He owned more than 100 slaves in 1847 and never sold a slave.

5. Ulysses S. Grant

The 18th president did free a slave in 1859, but he utilized the slaves owned by his father-in-law that were given to his wife. His thoughts on slavery were curious. He said, "The [South] was burdened with an institution abhorrent to all civilized people not brought up under it, and one which degraded labor, kept it in ignorance and enervated the governing class... Soon the slaves would have outnumbered the masters, and, not being in sympathy with them, would have risen in their might and exterminated them. The war was expensive to the South, as well as to the North, both in blood and treasure, but it was worth all it cost."

But they are familiar and perfect for family dinners. With this recipe, something kicked in — interesting flavors play a delicious role in making the casserole even better than usual. What would you think of Parmesan cheese, toasted bacon and béchamel sauce poured on the chicken? You guessed right. It's outstanding!

Chicken, bacon and potato casserole recipe

A chicken and potato casserole is always a dependably good family dinner. With this casserole, I added some Parmesan cheese, bacon and béchamel sauce to give it a total makeover from the usual to something special.

Serves 4

Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper
• 5 ounces bacon, diced
• 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 14 ounces boneless chicken, sliced to bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup peas
• 1 cup béchamel sauce
• Extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Over high heat, bring a pot of water to a boil. When the water is boiling, cook the potatoes for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl, and then mash them. Add the Parmesan cheese, butter and egg. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. In a dry saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon, then transfer it to a bowl, and set it aside. Discard the excess fat.
4. In the same saucepan over medium heat, pour some olive oil. Sauté the onion for 2 minutes, and then add the chicken and the peas. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until cooked through.
5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
6. In a greased baking dish, place the chicken with peas and bacon.
7. Pour the béchamel sauce on top.
8. Cover with the mashed potatoes.
9. Bake for 30 minutes.

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My daughter has been diagnosed with ARFID, and while it's different than anorexia and bulimia, it is an eating disorder. She's restricted food her whole life and we've spent the last dozen years either being in denial or trying to seek help for what we didn't know was wrong with her.

Basically, she feared food.

It's not as uncommon as you might think, but it oftentimes goes misdiagnosed because many parents simply claim their children are picky eaters. It's much more serious than that, and left untreated, your child can become anorexic. But unlike anorexia or bulimia, ARFID kids generally don't have issues with their weight or body image.

Does your teen have strong aversions to food, or does she eat only a limited variety of foods? Our daughter would only eat a few items, many of which included the 'white' comfort foods: waffles, breads, cereals, french fries and pizza with no cheese. Apples with the peel cut off, and carrots were the only fruit and vegetable in her diet. Her only protein came from a little bit of peanut butter. Our daughter wouldn't even eat many basic kid foods like mac 'n' cheese, grilled cheese, noodles, chicken nuggets, hot dogs or hamburgers.

We have learned that there are huge sensory issues with ARFID as our daughter continues through an intense therapy program. She has also struggled with anxiety and depression as a result of her eating disorder. ARFID can affect the whole family. It makes social events and dining out very uncomfortable and almost impossible.

Once we had the correct diagnosis, our whole family felt relief. A plan of action was put into place, complete with a nutritionist, intense group therapy for six hours a week for 20 weeks, and an individual therapist, and the hard work began. Now, our daughter is set to graduate from the program in a few weeks. She is no longer afraid to try new foods, she has less anxiety, is no longer depressed and enjoys a wide variety of foods that I never thought would be possible. She marvels at how good food tastes and can't believe she wasted so many years being fearful of food! She can dine with the family and the stress level in our household has gone way down. She has learned coping skills and now knows how to ask for what she wants, which she was never able to do before.

If you suspect that your picky eater might be suffering from ARFID, talk to your teen's doctor.

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Normally, there are one or two drama queens, but this season is chock-full of TV characters who think it is all about them. There will be two women from the Real Housewives franchise, Brandi Glanville of Beverly Hills and Kenya Moore from Atlanta. Glanville loves her cocktails and Moore loves to stir the pot.

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While those two Bravo TV stars will try and attract attention, don't ever count out Kate Gosselin.

The former TLC personality told Us Weekly, "I am a strong personality, but I think what definitely will come out here is that I'm not a pot stirrer, I'm definitely not a drama-starter. Drama gets in the way of getting work done... and, you know, that's probably going to be surprising to a lot of people. Clearly there's a lot of drama in my life caused by others, but I'm in the business — instead of stirring it — of calming it down and putting on the lid."

Perhaps she can keep Moore in check during the season.

Former NFL player, Terrell Owens, has caused plenty of controversy both on and off the field. Will his attitude get in the way of doing Trump business? Also adding drama to the mix is Geraldo Rivera, who takes no prisoners in his style of journalism. He won't back down when it comes to the loud-mouthed mogul or any of the other cast members.

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Who will win the battle of the dramatic divas? Gosselin manages a brood of eight on a daily basis. She knows how to get things done. Watch out, Trump.

Cast list for Season 14:

• TLC star Kate Gosselin
• Sharknado star Ian Ziering
• Former Disney star Kevin Jonas
• Reporter and talk show host Geraldo Rivera
• Brandi Glanville of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
• Gold-medal gymnast and Dancing with the Stars winner Shawn Johnson
• Sig Hansen, who captains a crab boat on Deadliest Catch
• Actress Vivica A. Fox
• Comedian Gilbert Gottfried
• Actor and reality TV star Lorenzo Lamas
• Talk show host Leeza Gibbons
• Former Miss USA Kenya Moore of The Real Housewives of Atlanta
• Major League Baseball outfielder Johnny Damon
• Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens
• Keshia Knight Pulliam of The Cosby Show
• Gold medal-winning snowboarder Jamie Anderson

During an interview with Brian Williams on NBC Nightly News Thursday, Seinfeld said he believes he falls into the autism spectrum scale. "I think, on a very drawn-out scale, I think I'm on the spectrum." The comedian was asked to elaborate on the markers of autism disorder and he further explained how he came to this conclusion.

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"You're never paying attention to the right things. Basic social engagement is really a struggle," Seinfeld said. "I'm very literal. When people talk to me and they use expressions, sometimes I don't know what they're saying."

However, Seinfeld also admitted that he doesn't think being on the spectrum is really a disability. "I don't see it as dysfunctional. I just think of it as an alternate mindset."

Seinfeld's self-conclusion may just point out that the definition of autism has broadened to the point of being overly subjective. Who doesn't have some kind of quirkiness or odd behavior? In my opinion, pretty much most of us could fit into the spectrum in one way or another.

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The definition of autism spectrum disorder per the National Institute of Mental Health is described as follows:

"The term 'spectrum' refers to the wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of impairment or disability that children with ASD can have. Some children are mildly impaired by their symptoms, while others are severely disabled. The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) no longer includes Asperger’s syndrome; the characteristics of Asperger’s syndrome are included within the broader category of ASD."

Some people believe the "wide range of symptoms" is what comes to mind when questioning what is and what is not considered autistic these days.

But, while the autism spectrum may have lost some of its defining limits, classic autism is still out there and many kids do suffer from it. So, it's always welcomed when stars like Seinfeld donate their time to promote autism benefit charities.

Over the years, the comedic legend has performed at several events benefiting autism causes such as Autism Speaks and 2012's Night of Too Many Stars.

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Whether on the spectrum or not, Seinfeld has entertained millions and he remains a humble comedian. He still likes to do stand-up in small clubs and doesn't dwell on his fame.

"I know that's the healthiest thing I can do," Seinfeld explained. "If you're more interested in what you have achieved or what your financial position enables you to do than that thing that got those things, you're screwed. In my opinion, you're screwed."

Meanwhile, a slew of people have already taken to Twitter to voice their opinion on Seinfeld's autism self-diagnosis, and they are not happy about it. Read on to see what they are saying.

I love this woman. In order to blast through the Beer Mile and set a new world record, Kimbrough ran four laps and drank four beers in 6:28.6. Kimbrough beat out the previous women's record holder, Seanna Robinson, who completed the race at 6:42.0 in 1997.

Dang, girl. So what was Kimbrough doing running around and drinking beer and setting new world records? The beer mile trend started years ago in Canada in 1989. Back then, it was unsurprisingly popular among college guys. But in the past few years, the Beer Mile has picked up speed. The first Beer Mile World Championship is scheduled to take place this year in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 3, 2014. More race info and rules can be found at BeerMile.com.

But back to this badass mom. (Did I mention that I love her?) Kimbrough considered the Beer Mile after hearing about the World Championship in her hometown of Austin. She was already a seasoned runner with several national championships under her belt. Members of her Rogue Racing Team urged her to try the Beer Mile next.

Kimbrough's version of giving the Beer Mile a try involved setting a new women's world record. Kimbrough plans to train for the World Championship in Austin with one specific focus on her area of weakness: drinking beer. Compared to the men's Beer Mile world record holder, James Nielsen, who chugged his brews at 30 seconds, Kimbrough's drinking clocked in at only 72 seconds.

Man, I wish I had her problems, and I also wish I was half the mom she is. Training to shave down your beer-drinking time is a hard job, but somebody's got to do it. According to Kimbrough, the beer drinking was actually harder than the running portion of the race.

She said, "The run part wasn't that hard for me. The last two [beers] were harder to get down because I felt like there was this air there, so it wasn't going down."

Kimbrough reveals that she won't be able to train (i.e., drink) as much as she would like since she has six kids, after all. But still. In my mind, this mom deserves all the accolades for keeping up her fitness, breaking world records and especially not losing her fun side after having half a dozen babies.

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The trick is to not become a meet-cute wannabe: "The true meet-cute is innocent and unplanned," says relationship expert April Masini. "So if you try, you've defeated the purpose. The meet will happen and the cute may or may not. Go with fate."

That's not to say you can't stack the deck in your favor: You're not going to experience a meet-cute if you're sitting on your ass wallowing about the ones going on around you. "The more you put yourself out there, the more likely the cute will be organic," says Masini. "There are a lot of ways to put yourself in a Carrie Bradshaw situation." Just think: What would Carrie do? Then do that.

Of course, there's the flip side of the coin (also known as the most likely side to happen to you), where you meet someone at the most inconvenient, unexpected and potentially embarrassing moment in time.

1. Your life is a total effing mess.

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2. You're involved with the guy you think you're meant to be with.

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3. You're really clumsy.

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4. You're hopelessly cynical... and kind of a bitch about it.

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5. You had way too much to drink.

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6. You're trying to win back the d-bag who dumped you.

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7. You just said, "I carried a watermelon."

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8. You spend a lot of time in elevators.

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9. You're blinded by your coffee withdrawal.

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10. You have a hate-on for the new guy at work.

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11. You're a full-blown commitment phobe.

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12. You recently bumped into your BFF from high school.

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Let's be real — since joining the cast, Moore seems to have secured the title of the show's villain.

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Fans of the show may well recall Moore's altercation with Porsha Williams during the Season 6 RHOA reunion, which ultimately led to Williams getting booted from the show.

Or perhaps, in the words of Flipping Out star Jeff Lewis, the "knockdown, slap-down shit show" of a fight Moore got into with Brandi Glanville at a Bravo party last year.

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Which is precisely why, Moore shared, she feels this season is especially significant — it will be, she predicts, her season of redemption.

"I think I was sort of alienated and bastardized the last two seasons... primarily due to, I think, a lot of lies being told, a lot of situations being taken out of context and people just basically trying to destroy my reputation," Moore said. "And I think that this season will show who I am, who the real liars are and who the real evil people show themselves to be."

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Moore promises the road to redemption is a rocky one, though, filled with "so many twists and turns," including, but not limited to apparently, one very noticeable change in Moore's life: She's gained allies!

"This is the first season that I have felt like I have real, true friends on the show, and I have people that have my back and who really understand me and really care about me on the show," Moore explained. "So for me, it's really invigorating, because I finally feel that I'm in a good place with most of the people that are my friends on the show."

Friends like Cynthia Bailey, for starters.

Although the ladies admittedly started off on shaky ground because of Bailey's friendship with NeNe Leakes, the two discovered how much they have in common after Bailey's friendship with Leakes imploded. "We are actually just a perfect match for each other, honestly... we are just so much alike, I feel like she's the big sister I never had," Moore said.

She also found an ally in new girl Claudia Jordan — who she's actually enjoyed a close friendship with for more than 10 years.

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Don't worry, die-hard drama lovers.

The show doesn't rake in nearly 4 million viewers per episode for being a love fest. There will be fights, for sure. And those skirmishes likely won't end for Moore when the season does. Come early next year, she'll be sharing screen time with longtime nemesis Glanville on the newest cycle of Celebrity Apprentice.

For her part, Glanville sure seems to be playing up the rivalry in the headlines. She recently went on record to claim that of all the contestants, Moore was the biggest narcissist.

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You know what, though? Moore isn't sweating it. It's simply a desperate ploy for publicity, she told us.

"She was hired as a replacement for someone at the last minute, and I think her whole purpose on the show was to try to hitch her caboose to my train," Moore said, laughing. "She's just looking for shock value and sound bites from trying to say things that are negative toward me. She's trying, but miserably failing."

Moore does agree with at least one thing Glanville told the press — that, in a fight, Moore would "kick her ass for sure."

"Brandi tries to be a tough girl, but she's not — she just has a big mouth. And so you can't fight with your mouth physically, of course. She weighs like 10 pounds. She hasn't eaten since the '90s," Moore said.

Of course, she won't just be trading barbs with Eddie Cibrian's ex. Her season of Celebrity Apprentice will also feature Vivica A. Fox, Kate Gosselin, Geraldo Rivera, Kevin Jonas and Ian Ziering.

For Moore, who was famously crowned Miss USA in 1993, competing on Donald Trump's show was a welcome departure from RHOA's catfights and name-calling.

"I was excited about the fact that this is a show that really uses your brain power," she said. "You have to be smart, you have to have a plan, you have to have a strategy and you really have to hone in on your business acumen. You cannot survive on this show just by being dramatic or being loud or being obnoxious — you actually have to be smart."

Hmm, could that remark have been directed at Glanville?

On being labeled a bitch

Regardless, Moore said she understands how people interpret her strength as hardness. Her childhood, which included being raised by her grandmother and aunt after being abandoned by her mother at birth, may have contributed to her sharp edges.

"I had to learn to be by myself early on, and I felt like I had to fight for everything that I have — even the relationships I have with my family," she said, "so it's just second nature to me to defend myself. I don't look for a fight, but I don't back down from it."

As for a being labeled... meh, she doesn't give it much thought. "I don't mind being called a bitch. I think it's just a layperson's way of describing a strong woman."

Besides, her haters might soon have to amend that moniker to HBIC — or head bitch in charge — because Moore has an impressive number of projects in the works.

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In addition to producing a pilot for a scripted TV show called Life Goes On (viewers will catch some of the behind-the-scenes shooting on RHOA), the beauty queen is also launching her own hair care line aptly called Moore Hair.

"It's an amazing time in my life. I'm just enjoying the ride, and I want to thank the viewers for taking the ride with me. It's nice to see that I have real fans and real support," she shared, before tossing out one last pre-season barb at one of her RHOA nemesis.

In reference to a challenge thrown down by Leakes to make a sizable donation to the Detroit Public Schools, which NeNe claimed she would match, Moore had this to say.

"I just want viewers to know I did donate $20,000 to the Detroit Public School Foundation, and I'm just still waiting on Miss NeNe to donate her portion. Hopefully, that will happen soon."

The Theory of Everything tells the story of a young Stephen Hawking studying at university, where he meets and falls in love with fellow student Jane Wilde. The two refuse to give in to despair when Hawking receives a diagnosis of motor neuron disease, and their incredible love story carries them through Hawking's physical deterioration as his mental accomplishments grow ever more impressive.

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Stepping into the shoes of arguably the most intelligent man living today would be a daunting task for anyone, but Redmayne seems to have done so with confidence. He and costar Felicity Jones not only bring their characters to vibrant, gut-wrenching life, but they found themselves nodding along to some of Hawking's scientific theories as well.

Chief among those theories? The notion that there is life beyond the stars. "I believe all of that!" exclaimed Redmayne. "There's such a vastness out there, there must be others."

Hawking has said that while alien life almost certainly exists, humans should be less eager to encounter it, as we need only look to U.S. history to see what happens when an invading force encounters technologically inferior peoples.

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We asked Jones if she believes aliens might exist as well. "I hope so, just because it will make things more interesting," says Jones. "It's nice to think that there's another planet with other things going on and that we're not, you know, the center of the universe."

Which has us wondering... are there other celebrities out there who believe in little green men?

Jimmy Carter

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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter not only believed in the possibility of life on other planets, he also claimed to have seen a UFO in Georgia. Carter actually talked about the incident while campaigning, even going so far as promising to make government files on UFOs available to the public if elected. (Carter never followed through on that promise, however, much to the chagrin of alien enthusiasts.) Can you imagine a presidential candidate running on an Area 51 platform today?

Keanu Reeves

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OK, maybe it won't make you go "Whoa!" to find out that Keanu Reeves believes in aliens, but doesn't it just feel right to see his name on this list? The actor who has practically built his career in sci-fi has confirmed that he simply finds the universe too vast to deny the presence of little green men. We'd like to suggest he recruit a few of them and make Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure in Space.

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David Bowie

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Maybe we shouldn't be surprised that the musician who created the out-there alter ego Ziggy Stardust believes in aliens. But can we be surprised that he claims to have visited a UFO repair shop?

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

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While doing press for Race to Witch Mountain, Johnson admitted to not only believing in aliens, but also in magic and the world of possibilities at large.

Demi Lovato

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Lovato recently told Seth Meyers that she not only knows aliens exist, but that she also believes mermaids are possible. She went on to say that mermaids could be an "alien species that lives in the Indian Ocean," which explains so many... no, wait, it doesn't explain anything.

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Will and Jada Smith

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As Scientologists, it's a safe bet that this celebrity couple would admit to belief in aliens (the religion claims that alien souls attach themselves to humans), but Jada Smith took things up a notch by getting Obama involved, apparently asking the president if aliens were real. According to Jada, the president neither confirmed nor denied the existence of little green men. What is it with presidents so consistently sidestepping the issue?

Katy Perry

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Katy Perry confessed her belief in UFOs to GQ magazine in February, saying, "I see everything through a spiritual lens. I believe in a lot of astrology. I believe in aliens."

Sigourney Weaver

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The Alien star is not only a believer, but a conspiracy theorist as well. She once told the German magazine TV Spielfilm, "We are not alone in the universe. I think there's a department in our government that is exclusively dedicated to quashing reports about aliens. And that's so unfair."

Dan Aykroyd

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This Ghostbuster believes in ETs, but he doesn't think we've made a very good impression on them. "They don't want anything to do with us. I don't think we will ever have a formal relationship, a formal contact, with any alien species out there — especially after 9/11, when we broke our toys in the sandbox," Aykroyd said on CNN's Larry King Live. "If they were observing that, goodbye human race."

I'm all for letting hair gray naturally, not trying to hide wrinkles (aka life lines) and respecting the wisdom of people who've been in this world longer than I have. In our youth-obsessed society it needs to be said: Younger is not always better. But when it comes to my brain? Make me a baby, please. I watched my grandmother go through Alzheimer's and I'd like none of that. It was alternately heartbreaking and horrifying. (Except the part where she forgot why she was mad at all of us. That was awesome.)

Unfortunately, up until recently, brain age — as measured by a variety of factors like structural evaluations and performance on cognitive tests — has been one of those things that didn't seem like we had a ton of control over. But now a new study shows that eating a diet rich in fat, particularly a type called medium-chain fatty acids, can not only protect our brains from the ravages of aging but can actually slow the aging process and delay the onset of cognitive diseases like Alzheimer's.

The research, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, studied mice with a particular genetic defect that made them age faster than their peers. When the furry little guys ate a diet high in fats like coconut oil they not only slowed down their overall aging process but their brains particularly benefited.

"Our study suggests that a high-fat diet can postpone aging processes. A diet high in fat also seems to postpone the aging of the brain. The findings therefore potentially imply that patients with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease in the long term may benefit from the new knowledge," says Vilhelm Bohr, Ph.D., from the Center for Healthy Aging, University of Copenhagen and the National Institute of Health, and lead author of the paper.

So forget all that anti-fat crappola we were taught in the '90s. According to the scientists, a high-fat diet can be very healthy and it's not just limited to so-called "healthy fats" like olive oil and avocados (although those are still good too). Foods rich in MCFAs like coconut oil, whole milk, cheese and butter showed the best results and even animal fats all seemed to contribute to the brain boosting. Just stay away from anything man-made (like trans fats), which is probably good dietary advice all around.

I know what I'm having for dinner! (Seriously, I'm having a whole coconut. I love coconuts so much.)

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Florida law says moms can breastfeed their babies with or without a cover. Even so, Maegan Shoemaker had covered herself and her daughter using a baby carrier while nursing on a set of bleachers as she supported her niece during a school running activity. Still, principal Carolyn McAllister approached her, said she had received a complaint from a parent, and requested she use a cover when nursing her child on school grounds.

Shoemaker says she was initially shocked and nodded agreement but soon began to realize that McAllister's request was unlawful. "After a couple minutes of quiet contemplation, I felt impressed to go and notify her that Florida Law permits me to breastfeed anywhere that I myself am permitted to be, with or without a cover," she writes in a statement provided to the Equal Opportunity Specialist for Okaloosa County Schools.

The confrontation that took place in the school office is what officials contend led to Shoemaker's banishment from the school grounds. However, Shoemaker says she never got violent or belligerent, as the principal claims. Shoemaker shares that she wasn't backing down, but she never raised her voice, and she didn't curse as she made her case. Regardless, she was followed and issued a trespass warning by the school resource office and can't be on school grounds for the rest of the school year.

The school says this isn't about breastfeeding, but McAllister told the press that she asked Shoemaker to use discretion around the kids and that it was a disruption. If Shoemaker was standing up for her rights, then why was she booted off campus for the rest of the year?

The argument seems to be that kids shouldn't see breastfeeding. If so, then breastfeeding is being cast in a sexual light — boobs are sex, and women who nurse in public are simply showing off their sex parts.

Well, no. Actually, moms just want to feed their kids, and the more children who actually see mothers breastfeed, the better. Do you know why? Because they will grow up to not be adults who can't deal with nursing moms. More mothers will breastfeed in public because they won't worry about what others think, and they won't have to wonder if someone is going to raise a stink because they're feeding their kids.

Whether or not Shoemaker was violent and belligerent in the school's office is still up in the air, as both sides say different things, but the reason the situation arose in the first place is because a school principal was violating the state law. Moms can nurse babies, and it won't damage anyone who sees it unless they are taught that it's wrong, dirty and sexual. That needs to change.

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It's easy to make focaccia (especially with a stand mixer, but it's not a requirement), and it makes a great starter for any gathering, whether you've got the family together or friends over watching the game. Why not try your hand at focaccia? You might find yourself loving its simplicity.

Note: Gluten can be found in many different foods and products, from ketchup to soy sauce to candy and seasonings. While SheKnows tries to ensure that these recipes are gluten-free, carefully read the ingredient labels of all food and food products you use for these recipes to ensure they are also gluten-free.

Caramelized fennel and black olive focaccia recipe

Fennel is an out-of-the-ordinary (and delicious) topping for focaccia, but you could also add fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, onions or peppers. Don't forget the cheese — Parmesan works best sprinkled over the top just before baking.

Serves 6-8

Prep time: 5 minutes | Inactive time: 35 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1/4 ounce active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 cups all-purpose gluten-free baking flour, plus extra to flour the work surface
• 1 cup brown rice flour
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup fennel, ends trimmed, core removed, cut into narrow strips
• 1/3 cup black Kalamata olives, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Directions:

1. To a small bowl, add the water along with the honey. Stir until the honey melts. Sprinkle the yeast over the top, and allow it to sit for 3 to 4 minutes, until it gets a bit frothy.
2. To a large bowl, add the gluten-free all-purpose flour, the brown rice flour and the salt. Whisk to combine.
3. Add the dry mixture to a stand mixer attached with the dough hook. Add the yeast mixture and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and mix on low speed until the dough is smooth, about 8 to 10 minutes. If you don't have a stand mixer, then you can mix the dough in a large bowl, scraping down the sides, punching down and kneading the dough as you go.
4. Turn the dough out onto a flat surface, and add about 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to your hands. Smooth your hands over the dough, and transfer it to a bowl. Cover it with a clean towel. Let the dough sit in a warm spot for 25 to 35 minutes, until the dough rises to about double in size.
5. As the dough is rising, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the fennel, and cook, stirring often, for about 15 minutes or until the fennel turns golden. Remove, and set aside.
6. Add 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil to a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
7. Transfer the dough to a floured work surface, and punch it down 3 to 4 times. Roll and stretch the dough to the size of the baking sheet (or smaller) and about 1/2 inch thick.
8. Use your fingers to poke small wells around the dough. Brush the top of the dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spread the fennel evenly across the top along with the olives. Sprinkle with the remaining salt, the black pepper, red pepper and the Parmesan cheese.
9. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges and top begin to turn golden. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with the parsley.
10. Slice into squares or rectangles, and serve warm.

Serve up a slice of focaccia.

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So many words come to mind when we watch this video of the "Swiss army knife" approach to design — innovative, resourceful, claustrophobic… You know you're in trouble when the biggest room in your apartment is the bathroom.

We have to hand it to the company that designed this apartment, though. Who'd have thought you could fit a bed, a wardrobe, shelving, a table that seats two people, a fridge, a microwave and a removable cooktop all behind a very narrow wall? If the supersmall space and the melancholy music accompanying this video happen to depress you, just remember that there is a high lateral window in this apartment that brings light inside. No doubt, the person responsible for renting out this apartment is using that as a key selling point.

Imagine if there were a garage space that came with this apartment. We shudder to think about what that might look like.

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This is a great craft to do on a rainy day in or a lazy Sunday afternoon. You can easily customize your colors and embellishments to fit whatever room you plan to put it in.

Supplies:

• Old frame
• 2 Colors of paint (1 for base color, 1 for top coat)
• Crackle glaze
• Chicken wire
• Wire cutters
• Staple gun
• Sanding block

Instructions:

1. Apply one coat of your base color paint, allow to dry.
2. Apply one coat of your crackle glaze, allow to dry.
3. Apply your top coat, allow to dry for at least 24-hours.
4. When dry, sand the edges for a rustic look.
5. Measure your picture frame and cut your chicken wire to size.
6. Staple your chicken wire to the back side of your frame.

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The Osbournes introduced a whole new generation to hardcore metal rocker Ozzy and sprouted whole new careers for Sharon, Kelly and Jack. A longtime fan fave (including this fan!), Sharon spilled the beans today that the show might be coming back.

"Ozzy has decided that he wants to do another few episodes, not a whole season, about eight episodes, of The Osbournes," she said on ITV's Loose Women.

"He said that for the whole three years that we did it he was drunk the whole time. But he would like to do one where he's completely sober, as he is now… [The children] will come in and out. Hopefully [we'll start filming] in January but as I say it's not forever, no more than eight episodes."

This is pretty much the best news ever in a bleak reality landscape, and here's why.

1. Kelly and Jack were practically kids when the series first ran. Since then, Jack has started a family and is living with MS, and Kelly enjoys a hugely successful career on Fashion Police. But behind closed doors, do they still get up to any of their old antics? It will be interesting to find out.

2. Sharon's career has exploded since the first run of the show. While previously she managed Ozzy (and many other artists) with aplomb, since then she has become a media personality in her own right, with gigs including being a judge on X Factor and America's Got Talent, cohosting The Talk, becoming a spokesperson in advertisements and generally stepping out from Ozzy's shadow. How will this affect the dynamic between the couple?

3. We have no idea what Ozzy is like sober. Is he still nearly impossible to understand? Is he spry and energetic? Has he become a fitness fanatic? Maybe he sings show tunes now? Will he still shout at Sharon all day? The new, improved Ozzy will be a sight to behold.

4. We get to see the man who was once known as the darkest guy in rock being a grandpa. How does that work? Does he give baby Pearl plush stuffed bats to gnaw on? Serenade her with a lullaby version of "Crazy Train"? Give her $100 bills to buy candy?

5. All relationships evolve over time. Has Sharon and Ozzy's relationship changed now that Ozzy is sober? Are they still hilariously sarcastic with each other? Are they still willing to air all their dirty laundry? Is there still dirty laundry to air?

6. The show could herald part two of the Black Sabbath comeback. What more perfect promotional vehicle for a follow-up album to the band's first No. 1, 13, than Ozzy on TV every week?

7. We'll get to see a whole new home base for the family. The home they lived in while filming the original series was sold (to Christina Aguilera, no less), so we'll have a whole new mansion to ogle.

8. Everyone in the family is known for being extremely outspoken against fellow celebs: Sharon recently trashed U2, for example, and Kelly's feud with Lady Gaga is legendary. Will they use the new show to air new grievances?

Tell us: What do you want to see on The Osbournes reboot?

Many people thought that Toy Story 3 was the perfect ending for Woody's tale of growing up among his beloved toys and becoming a well-adjusted adult. But now, producer John Lasseter reveals he wants to take the story in a new direction. So what will that be? Toy Story 4 will be a romance.

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If you remember, Woody's toys were given to a young girl named Bonnie and now she's going to have her fun with all the toys in the upcoming installment. It's a perfect setup, considering that, as a girl, Bonnie may have her own feminine take on adventure.

But haven't we had enough Buzz Lightyear to last a lifetime? Lasseter thinks not. In a recent interview, he said, "We love these characters so much; they are like family to us. We don't want to do anything with them unless it lives up to or surpasses what's gone before. Toy Story ended Woody and Buzz's story with Andy so perfectly that for a long time, we never even talked about doing another Toy Story movie. But when Andrew, Pete, Lee and I came up with this new idea, I just could not stop thinking about it. It was so exciting to me, I knew we had to make this movie — and I wanted to direct it myself."

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We think picking Rashida Jones and her Celeste and Jessie Forever writing partner, Will McCormack, to write the screenplay is a great idea. They have a handle on modern romance that may just add up to a unique and inspiring love story. We can't wait to find out which toys will open their hearts and take risks to find true love.

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Toy Story 4 is expected to release on June 16, 2017.

Ah, autumn. There is a crispness to the air, the crunch of leaves underfoot and pumpkin spice flavor pumped into pretty much anything you might be inclined to put into your mouth hole this fall.

I've watched the pumpkin spice phenomenon from afar as someone who dislikes gourds as a rule. Look at them over there, all squishy and bland. Thinking they're so special. I don't have anything against the combination of cloves, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. All I'm saying is it ain't all that, OK?

Well, apparently I'm in the minority, because pumpkin spice has officially jumped the shark. What started as a cloying, festive coffee drink has now morphed into a DayGlo orange juggernaut, with people awaiting pumpkin spice season with the same excitement typically reserved for Christmas. But has it gone too far? Look at these 10 unholy abominations, and decide for yourself.

1. Candy corn

Photo credit: Amazon

Why does this even exist? There is such a small window in which it is even acceptable to buy candy corn and pretend like you're going to eat it, seeing as it is by far one of the grossest candies on offer all year. This is bandwagoning, pure and simple.

2. Coconut milk

Photo credit: So Delicious Dairy Free

Hey, I'm not dissing coconut milk. We are a house of jacked-up stomachs, so I've had my fair share of it. It's gross. Presumably this is an attempt to make it even grosser.

3. Yogurt

Photo credit: Chobani

Now, to be fair, I am kind of anti-yogurt. It's not the yogurt — it's me. I know it's good for me, so I massage my throat until the yogurt slithers past my gag reflex, but isn't this kind of counterintuitive? I mean, pumpkin spice is a warm flavor, right? It evokes that cozied-up-to-the-fire feeling? So why are we mixing it into our cold dairy breakfasts now?

4. Um, kale?

Photo credit: Alive & Radiant

This is trendy food critical mass here, people. Kale went from being a garnish to being a very en vogue food. Now we're caking it in pumpkin spice, and I'm beginning to understand why we can't have nice things.

5. Mints

Photo credit: Amazon

Though the idea of pumpkin spice mints churns my stomach, even I'm intrigued by this great copy: "Pumpkin Spice Ice Chips are your gateway treat to the holidays. A hearty fall flavor that prepares your tastes for all the splendors of winter feasts." It makes it sound like, in a matter of mere weeks, you'll be mainlining eggnog and snorting peppermint dust.

6. Gum

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For the people who can't stand to not have pumpkin-y goodness coating their mouth for even one single moment, there's pumpkin spice gum.

7. Oreos

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Oreo is going through a phase right now, so I guess I can forgive them for this, since there's no way these are nearly as gross as the root beer float-flavored Oreos, right?

8. Vinegar

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No. No, we did not need pumpkin spice-flavored balsamic vinegar. What would you even put this in, except for the latte of someone you hate?

9. Hummus

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Mmmm... chickpeas and sweet pumpkin. Presumably you would scoop this out onto pumpkin spice-flavored Oreos, wash it down with some pumpkin spice-flavored coconut milk and then try to get the taste out of your mouth with some pumpkin spice gum.

10. Burgers

Hey, you know what goes great with garlic aioli? Pumpkin pie-spiced mascarpone and some coffee molasses drizzle, according to Umami Burger. Can you hear my stomach crying? Because it is.

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The new Girls trailer is crazy as hell. People are getting slapped and arrested and Hannah is... bathing in turquoise paint? We have so many questions.

1) In what universe is Adam's toast to Hannah an acceptable response?

We get that things between Hannah and Adam are rough. She broke the grad school news to him on the opening night of his play and, like always, brought the attention back to herself. Now, she's abandoning him and moving to Iowa? We're glad she's making smart decisions and not basing major life choices on her boyfriend, but still. His speech seems less than supportive and enthusiastic about her move. And it had to be embarrassing for him to say that at dinner with her parents.

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2) Why is Jessa getting arrested?

It's Jessa. Soooo, an arrest isn't really surprising. It's just as likely to be drugs as it is to be some crazy outburst. Or maybe she's breaking into her ex's apartment to get back some of her belongings. Either way, despite the fact that she likes to act like she's still an irresponsible teen, she's basically an adult. Will she be able to get out of whatever charges she faces?

3) Is that Adam with her... and why?

Notice the tall, dark-haired boy getting arrested in the background? Sure looks like Adam to us. It's entirely possible he just got looped into Jessa's craziness (it's easy to do) as more of a bystander or the brawn of the operation. But, is it possible there's something more? While Hannah is away, will Adam and Jessa find their mutual messed-up mentalities the perfect mix?

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4) Why is Jessa slapping Hannah?

We've all experienced the overwhelming urge to slap Hannah, but Jessa is better than everyone else at dealing with all her self-centered BS. So, what could Hannah finally do to put her bestie in that sort of position? We wonder if it has anything to do with Jessa's (and possibly Adam's) arrest.

5) Can Marnie make it through the season unscathed?

We already know from the behind-the-scenes clips that Marnie and Desi are going to have an affair. Marnie knows what she's getting into with him, but can that keep her from getting hurt (again)? We have our doubts.

Girls' Season 4 premiere is still months away, but we're dying to watch Hannah's new life come together while everyone else back in Brooklyn seems to have their lives unravel.

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When it comes to sex, my kids are still very innocent. In fact, the day I explained that not all babies are born via C-section, like they were, they howled with laughter as I described a vaginal birth.

"Oh, Mama!" my son exclaimed. "That is so silly!" This is the same kid who thinks girls pee out of their butts no matter how many times I tell him otherwise. So I have a few years before I really need to worry about the birds and the bees.

However, I know one thing already: Sex is just not the same as it was when I was a teen. Yes, the mechanics haven't changed (at least I don't think so), but thanks to the internet we live in a porn-saturated culture where women and men and all combinations thereof routinely engage in sexual practices that would have made my 16-year-old self blush like a nun in a brothel. My kids, and yours, will have a very different experience of sex than we did. That's why I'm planning to meet it head on when it comes to "modern" sexual flirtation like sexting.

My children are digital natives — my son could use a touchscreen before he even knew the alphabet. Both he and my daughter already have the ability to text on their iPods, and often snap photos or share links or GIFs with me, my husband, some pals and other far-flung family members. It's a short leap from the innocent emoticons of elementary school to the naked selfie.

I'm not alarmist; I'm a realist. When it's time to talk to my children about sex, we'll talk about all of it. What it means to give consent, what it means to respect your body and the bodies of your partners, what it means to engage in an intimate act with another person. I'm no Pollyanna, however, and I know my kids will treat some sexual encounters casually.

When it comes to taking and sharing intimate photographs or messages via technology, however, it doesn't pay to be careless. Just ask Jennifer Lawrence and her pals if she regrets sharing her naked photos in the cloud. I know they're going to do it, but there are better ways and not-so-smart ways to share these kinds of communications.

The delete button is your friend. You should really trust the person you share these images with. Even if you do trust them, they might betray your trust and you need to be prepared for any consequences that arise from that betrayal. Parents are snoops, someone might find your photographs and confront you about them in an angry way. In some cases, sexting may be considered a crime and you need to know the "rules."

I hope I'm as sanguine about all of this when it actually starts to happen. I know it's going to. I just hope I can remember what I'm feeling today — that my kids will be sexual beings and they will make mistakes and that it's my job to help them navigate that, but not to judge. At least, not too much.

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