By this point, you've undoubtedly heard just how great greens are for you, but you've probably heard it because everyone is talking about kale. Savory kale, sweet kale, kale soup, kale chips... The thing is, there are more to greens than just kale, like collard greens, for instance. Collards have pretty much all the nutrition of kale, a great earthy flavor and a bunch of other benefits too.

1. The flavor

Full stop. You can pretty much quit reading at this point, because this is the best reason to eat collards: They're delicious. Yes, they're good for you, but they taste amazing. Like, way-better-than-kale amazing.

Not convinced? Try our basic collard greens recipe.

2. Play well with others

Basic collard greens not your thing? That's OK, because they're great with other ingredients, like beer, hummus and cheese.

3. The pork

Oh yeah, did we mention pork? Because one of the best ways to enjoy collard greens is with bacon or ham hocks.

4. The nutrients

So if you're the type who doesn't want to just eat things that are delicious, then eat collard greens because they're packed with vitamin K, vitamin C, iron and many, many other nutrients as well. In fact, while kale is packed with nutrition, in some cases collards are even higher.

5. The fiber

If you've had a healthy heaping of collards, you no doubt will have noticed one of its most noticeable nutrients is fiber. In fact, collards have a significant amount of your daily required fiber and will keep your tummy healthy.

6. Cancer sucks

Sticking with the "they're good for you" idea, collard greens have been shown to be full of antioxidants, chlorophyll and other cancer fighters.

7. So does diabetes

Still not enough reasons? Fiber-rich diets have been shown to help control glucose levels in diabetics and, as mentioned earlier, collards are kind of full of fiber. Even more important, alpha-lipoic acids also help control glucose, and collards are full of them too.

In other words, if you want to be healthy, eat collards.

8. The traditions

Enough with the health benefits. There are other reasons to love collards, one of which is that they are an internationally loved food whose culinary past is deeply entrenched in the American South. Just talk to a soul food chef, and they will regale you with the right way to make collards, what they've meant to cultures that brought them to America and the proper way to eat them.

Making a big pot of collard greens is like taking a minute to enjoy the taste of the earth, sample the traditions of those who've come here to make our country great and to share a piece of culinary greatness with thousands of diners before you.

9. Pot liquor

The only thing better than collard greens is pot liquor. Most of the time, a big pot of collards is cooked with enough water so that there's a lot of juice left behind after the collards are eaten. Don't ever toss that beautiful green gold away, because that's the pot liquor. Full of nutrients on its own, it has a concentrated collard green flavor that surpasses the leaves themselves and can be enjoyed soaked into cornbread, poured over ham or beans or drunk all by itself.

10. Collard kraut

Last but certainly not least, if you need a reason to enjoy collards, don't forget collard kraut. It's basically sauerkraut made from collards, which means it's earthy and tangy all at once. See if any old kale can do that!

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While I'm definitely enjoying the re-watching, I'm also realizing that the friends of Friends were just terrible at dating. Now I know it's a sitcom, and some of the best comedy involves people failing miserably at all aspects of life (especially the romantic), but Friends gets pretty ridiculous about it. As Chandler would say, "Could there be anything we're worse at than dating?"

That being said, their spectacular failures make for great lessons of what not to do when you're trying to date someone. Here are some of the best/worst:

1. If your best friend has multiple sisters who all look alike and you sleep with one of them, try not to forget which one.

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You will be found out and punished accordingly. And it will hurt.

2. Just because you're in a different country doesn't mean sleeping with your friend won't have consequences.

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I mean yes, in this case those consequences were two people falling madly in love and getting married and everyone was happy for them, but normally, this rash decision ends friendships.

3. Using "we were on a break" to justify cheating on your girlfriend.

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There are several schools of thought on this one, but most feel that Ross was totally in the wrong sleeping with that copy girl, because technically, he wasn't broken up with Rachel. They were just taking some time. "On a break" doesn't mean broken up, especially when said infidelity happens mere hours later.

4. When you're dating an actress and she has no chemistry on stage with her co-star, it doesn't always mean she's sleeping with him.

Another brilliant Ross assumption. Seriously, Ross, way to make sure you and everyone around you is single and miserable.

5. When you're getting married, make sure you say the name of the person you're marrying during your vows.

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Pretty self-explanatory. Ross is now batting zero for three.

6. If you and your best friend both like the same guy, and he happens to be in a coma, it's probably better to walk away instead of dressing him up in pajamas.

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I mean, come on ladies. I know the whole doctor/patient thing is kind of hot, but you could do so much better. At least someone who has voluntary reflexes for Pete's sake.

7. If you end up dating someone with a wooden leg, you'd better be OK with it, or not have nubbin.

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Just put all the third nipples on the table on the first date if you want to avoid this awkwardness.

8. If you're a teacher, don't date your students.

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I'm starting to understand why Ross was married three times.

9. And for that matter, don't date your friend's girlfriend's father.

Rachel! Use your head!

10. And finally, if you've ever dated a Janice before, don't do it again. And then a third time.

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Oh. My. God. No.

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You've heard the old saying, "Moms don't get sick days." It's really true. Even if you have an amazing setup with your partner who can take over much of your parenting duties, some of the daily work that comes along with having kids will fall on your lap at least some of the time, and for single moms and those who have partners that work long hours away from home, you're really on your own.

So what do you do when all you want to do — need to do — is lie in bed or on the couch? Many moms turn to electronics, which is an easy choice and often works well. During our last battle with influenza, my youngest and I lay in bed and watched a bunch of TV together. A tablet can also work wonders. But if you don't want your kid to have tons of screen time, there are other choices.

Playing fetch. No, this isn't meant to demean your child and pretend she's a dog, but you can engage your child by asking her to bring you various objects from around your house. You can send her off to find something green, for example, or for a certain type of item, like a doll. This will keep her active, and it's fun.

Build a nest. Set yourself up in a main, childproof living area, and give your toddler a similar setup — make a tent, put down pillows or toss some blankets onto the floor. Scatter around a few toys or books that your child hasn't seen recently and lie down and relax while he explores in a safe environment.

Barricade yourself in your kid's room. Close the door or put up a baby gate and situate yourself on your kid's floor. You might even be able to squeeze yourself in a toddler bed. Your child's room is typically childproof and can be a safe haven for her while you get some much-needed rest.

Pretend to be a baby. Kids adore taking care of things, and it can be a ton of fun pretending that Mom is just one giant baby doll. Have him gather "bandages" (tissues or blankets work well, but tell him to leave the toilet paper alone) to help you feel better, and encourage him to sing you songs and tuck you in.

Hopefully you and your kids can work around your "sick days" (and honestly, if you're a working mom and need to call off work and have child care in place, I'd consider sending your child to day care as usual as long as she's not sick, too). Being a sick mom is an awful reality for most of us at least a few times when our kids are young, but with a few strategies, you will probably get out of the ordeal with both of you none the worse for wear.

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How cool is this little dude? He could not have cared less about the giant cat's attempts to get his attention; he was far more into the little pieces of wood he was sitting on. Hmm, perhaps this baby should start giving seminars to those on the dating scene.

Basically, the lesson to take away here is that if you ignore somebody, he or she will only want you more. And although we're pretty impressed with the baby's efforts, just imagine how cute it would have been if the little boy had put his hand up to meet the tiger's paw! That's just about the only thing that could have made this video more entertaining.

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I used fresh bell pepper halves and filled them with pinto beans, tomatoes, onions, garlic, lots of Mexican spices and a thick slice of Monterey Jack cheese before popping them into the oven. Rather than sour cream, I finished off these peppers with a hefty spoonful of Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro and a little bit of red onion for a pop of color. These stuffed peppers also make great leftovers and freeze well for an easy dinner later.

Tex-Mex chili-stuffed peppers recipe

Bell peppers are loaded with a vegetarian-based bean chili and cheesy topping, then baked. Finish these off with cool, creamy Greek yogurt and fresh cilantro.

Serves 8

Prep time: 25 minutes | Bake time: 25 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 8 bell peppers (red, green, yellow or orange)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1/2 cup fresh or canned corn kernels
• 1 envelope chili mix
• 8 large slices Monterey Jack cheese, cut in half (16 slices total)
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Minced red onion, for garnish
• Plain Greek yogurt, for garnish
• Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cut each pepper in half, and remove the seeds. Place the pepper halves into the baking dish.
3. Heat a large pan over medium heat, and add the olive oil, onions and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes or until soft.
4. To the pan, add the beans, tomatoes, green chili peppers, corn and the envelope of chili seasoning. Mix well, and remove from the heat.
5. Spoon the filling into each bell pepper.
6. Once all the peppers are filled with the bean mixture, top each with a slice of Monterey Jack cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tops of the peppers begin to brown.
8. Garnish with Greek yogurt, cilantro, minced red onion and a few dashes of hot sauce, if desired. Best served warm.

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Though Gia Giudice raised some eyebrows last week when she described visiting her Real Housewives of New Jersey mom in jail as "fun," it's clear from her girl group's new song that the struggle hasn't been easy for the teen or her family. They are all just trying to make the best out of a bad situation.

Giudice cowrote the song with her music teacher and said that the two just "poured out our thoughts," according to the Hollywood Gossip.

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Giudice sings, "Guess the elephant is getting too big for the room/Maybe these walls are closing in/Mama said be strong/So against the storm I stand through it all/It's just a joke to you/I'm just another hashtag/And if a camera crew followed you/What would they see/You're just like me/So go on and talk about it/Enjoy your life, go ahead and tweet about it/And although it may sting I am a queen/And I fear nothing/Filled with strength and dignity you won't break me/You're not that strong/I've got moxy and the best is yet to come/Just let me be me/I'm just 13/Do you know what I'm going through?/Just 13/Do you even care?/Just 13."

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The video ends with a clip of Teresa Giudice kissing her daughter goodbye and promising, "It's not saying goodbye. It's saying see you soon," while blowing her daughter a goodbye kiss, which makes Gia laugh. Teresa is currently serving a 15-month sentence for bankruptcy fraud charges and conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.

The video features photos of the Giudice family, otherwise it is just Gia Giudice in the spotlight around a dark stage singing about her life. The teen hasn't had it easy and it's a reminder that everyone needs support. She's barely a teenager. (Shortly after recording the video, Giudice had her 14th birthday.)

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These parents must totally love Nutella, the hazelnut chocolate spread that so many have come to adore since it hit the market in the '60s. Chances are they like it so much that they decided to bestow the name on their newborn daughter in September. Unfortunately for them, a presiding judge decided in court that the name was no good.

We're used to being able to name our kids almost whatever we want in the U.S. — there are a few naming laws, but those tend to vary by state. And some states, like Kentucky, have no laws on the books about what you can or can't name your baby. Some laws prevent parents from using obscenity, gigantic names, symbols or numbers, but otherwise, you can name your kid Sewage or Turnip if you feel like it.

It's not the same in France, where up until 1993, French parents were pretty limited on name choices — there was an approved list from which parents could choose for their babies. Now, moms and dads can choose whatever they'd like, as long as officials agree that it's an OK name.

This is where baby Nutella's name came up for official consideration. The judge in her case ruled that the name wasn't in the best interests of the child and stamped a big "nope" on the case. Whether or not the parents care is a big mystery at this point — they didn't even bother showing up to the hearing. The judge decided to name the baby Ella, which apparently is an approved, reasonable name for a baby girl.

I am not the type to judge a parent for giving their kid a weird name. I hold my tongue when I hear or read about a parent giving a child a "unique" baby name by altering the spelling, for example, because this is not what I would do as a parent. And I certainly wouldn't go around giving my baby a name like Nutella. The judge reportedly said that this name would cause the child grief and lends itself to bullying. This may be true.

However, I'm not sure I'm cool with the government telling me I can't name my kid Marshmallow Fluff or Green Beans. Deciding what names are or aren't in the best interests of a child is subjective, and it's a bummer that a stranger can decide your baby's name is garbage and give her a new name.

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The celeb couple is baring almost every inch of their sexiness in a new photo shoot for GQ.

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And, let's be honest, it is a photo shoot to beat all celeb photo shoots. Sure, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West smoked up in the pages of Vogue's April issue last year looking gorgeous, but Legend and Teigen are taking it to a whole other level.

Yes! Yes I would definitely like to accept that rose.

Now that's one way to clear a table.

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Of course, it could also be that because Teigen has a cookbook coming out this year, the couple thought it was a fitting setting on which to sprawl out.

OK, the dog is adorable. But more importantly, how do I get my side boob to look that amazing?

Guys, take note, if you're willing to go to an art museum, dress to the nines and make out with your lady, you're a keeper.

Legend and Teigen also took time to chat with the magazine about their likes and dislikes and, adorably, they didn't exactly agree on everything, especially when it came to matching kids' outfits.

"Stupid," Teigen said immediately, while Legend lingered, "Nah, cute."

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Turns out, Legend's mom used to dress him and his brother in matching outfits all the time.

"He was a sailor and a cowboy like a hundred times," Teigen said laughing.

"Not stupid," Teigen concluded at last after Legend said that his dad used to make the outfits himself.

Watch the full "Stupid or Cute" video with the couple below.

Let's get real for a hot minute... Holliday is an inspiration in many ways. If you aren't hip to this chick, you should be.

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At 5 feet 5 inches tall and a size 22, Holliday — who announced her contract with MiLK Model Management's plus-size Curves division late last week — is a rarity in her industry. The average plus-size models who score modeling deals are at least 5 feet 8 inches tall and fall on the size spectrum anywhere between 8 and 16.

A cursory glance at her Instagram feed should be enough to illuminate why she is quickly becoming a true inspiration to women of every shape and size. Holliday is unfailingly herself. She is strong. She is kind-hearted. She is obviously beautiful.

And, apparently, this #EffYourBeautyStandards founder does a damn good Beyoncé.

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Scrolling through her blog to soak up all the feel-good vibes we can from this super-cool femme, we came across what may just wind up being the best four minutes of our week: Holliday, along with fellow plus-size models, Gabi Fresh and Nadia Aboulhosn, recreating Beyoncé's "Flawless" video.

Their message? Every body is flawless.

And, y'all, this video is the real deal. These ladies are killin' it! Then, just when we thought they couldn't get any more fierce, their "Flawless" rendition breaks into an amazing feminist speech dub-over.

But, moreover, it's the message behind the video that really resonates with us.

On her blog, Holliday explains that she initially had reservations when Fresh and Aboulhson approached her about recreating the popular Beyoncé music video.

"I was filled with a mix of emotions," she explained. "The song and the video is amazing of course (almost everything Bey does is!) so of course part of me was excited to be included in the project — three very different plus size women recreating and reinterpreting such a positive, empowering piece."

She was hesitant at first, however, for fear of how it might be received. Until, that is, she channeled Queen Bey herself and got over it.

"So here we are. Three diverse plus size bloggers/models/feminists coming together with one common goal: To show that we are not competitors, and we are all doing our own thing in the SAME community and that everyone should be celebrated," she said.

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"This is OUR way of giving an 'eff you' to the critics that say we promote obesity," she continued, "that we have no place in the fashion industry or that just because we are a certain size means we are fundamentally flawed."

Wait, she's not done.

"No, F*** THAT. We all have flaws," she asserted. "It's part of being human, but we are so much more." And that, she reiterates, is the true reason she, Gabi and Nadia came together to film "Flawless."

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Something that no family should ever have to go through. The thought and belief that your loved one didn't need to die. That the people you trusted to take care of them possibly neglected and, as a result, may have caused their death.

As someone who has dealt with a similar tragedy, I can tell you firsthand that making the decision to get to the bottom of who is responsible for your loved one's death has very little, if anything at all, to do with money, whether you're famous or not.

Melissa Rivers filed a lawsuit against the Yorkville Endoscopy Center, the clinic in New York City where her mother, Joan Rivers, underwent the surgery that led to her death, and said it was, "One of the most difficult decisions [she's] ever had to make."

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You'll surely have not forgotten last August when the 81-year-old Joan Rivers went in for a procedure on her vocal cords, stopped breathing, had to be put on life support in a coma and died a week later.

Melissa Rivers' suit makes many claims, and while she is seeking unspecified damages, I can guarantee you, that is not the focus.

When your loved one is the victim of medical mismanagement, you want to get to the bottom of what happened, and that can be hard unless you go through legal channels. Among the allegations in Melissa Rivers' suit, as laid out by NBC News, are:

• The doctors did not obtain [Joan] Rivers' written consent for one of the procedures they performed on her.

• One of the doctors who was in the procedure room, Gwen Korovin, was not authorized to be there.

• Another physician, Lawrence Cohen, used his cell phone to take photos of Rivers while she was under sedation and suggested she "will like to see these in the recovery area."

• Cohen dismissed a request by the anesthesiologist, Renuka Bankulla, for a scope to be reinserted so she could better see the area doctors were working on. "You're such a curious cat," Cohen said, according to the complaint. "You always want to know what's going on."

• The doctors failed to intubate Rivers quickly to get oxygen into her bloodstream even after they recognized that her airway was obstructed by swelling.

• After an intubation attempt had failed, they tried to perform a tracheotomy, but the doctor who would have done it, Korovin, had fled the room because she "wanted to avoid getting caught."

• The doctors called a "code blue" on Rivers at 9:28 a.m. but didn't dial 911 until 9:40 a.m., even though Cohen had a cell phone.

In November, the New York State Department of Health said in an official report, "The physicians in charge of the care of the patient failed to identify deteriorating vital signs and provide timely intervention during the procedure."

Good grief.

The negligence is so sickening, and then you throw in the fact that the doctors thought it even remotely appropriate to snap selfies with the sedated celebrity.

Talk about adding insult to injury; the lawsuit is seriously no surprise.

But there are two major reasons why Melissa Rivers is suing, and they are bigger than money and bigger than malpractice and bigger still than the misguided photo.

Her mother deserved better, and no one deserves to go through this.

Rivers said in a statement, "What ultimately guided me was my unwavering belief that no family should ever have to go through what my mother, [my son] Cooper and I have been through."

Ain't that the truth.

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When you have had to deal with situations such as this, you know things that you couldn't ever wish on another human soul to know. You've had to do things you never would want another person to have to do.

You never want to have the question of how or why hanging over your head while you are trying to cope with everyday life without your loved one.

Rivers said, "Not only did my mother deserve better, every patient deserves better. It is my goal to make sure that this kind of horrific medical treatment never happens to anyone again."

Currently, the clinic is under threat of having its accreditation pulled if it does not come into compliance with federal regulations as both procedural and record-keeping errors were found by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Here's how to get the blowout of your dreams in the comfort of your own home:

1. Make sure your hair is really clean

When your hair is oily, it not only won't blow out well, but the blowout itself won't last. Shampoo and condition your hair, making sure you've thoroughly rinsed your tresses so they're not weighed down (I always find the area just under the crown the trickiest to keep suds-free).

2. Blot your hair

Use a cotton tee instead of a towel to dry your hair, which will help prevent unnecessary frizzies. Afterward, use a wide-tooth comb to detangle.

3. Choose styling products for your hair type

Make sure you have products on hand that are suitable for your hair type. For example, if you have fine hair, use a mousse for body and hold. If you have textured or curly hair, use a smoothing or hydrating cream. That being said, you don't want to weigh your hair down with product: Start sparingly. You can add more as you go, but you can't remove it once you go overboard.

4. Know that different brushes produce different types of blowouts

Use a small barrel brush if you're looking for curl and volume, and a large barrel brush for straight and smooth.

5. Use a powerful dryer

Alli Webb of Drybar recommends looking for a dryer that has Nano-ionic technology, which will make all the difference in your hair's shine and bounce.

6. Start your blowout in the front

Since — let's face it — by the end of your blowout your arms are going to hurt, start by perfecting the front of your hair and move your way to the back where you can be a tad less fussy.

7. Dry hair in sections

The key to a hot blowout is sectioning off your hair into 1- to 2-inch sections, and making sure each section is 100 percent dry before moving onto the next (if it's even slightly damp, get ready for frizz). With your dryer on high, press the nozzle directly against your hair shaft on the brush, and glide from root to tip.

8. Focus on your ends, less on your roots

Since your roots dry faster than your ends, leave your root area alone once it's dry and brush through your ends until you've soaked up all the moisture.

9. Blast hair from underneath

Once your sections are dry, blast your roots from underneath while fluffing them up with your fingers. This will add lift and bring out that bouncy look we all know and love.

10. Set with hairspray

To lock in the volume you've worked so hard to achieve, lightly mist your 'do with hairspray, keeping the can a minimum of six inches away from your head to prevent sticky spots.

11. Strut out of your bathroom

That's an order!

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Similar weirdness happened 10 years ago when Blink-182 broke up the first time. There was a flurry of posts from band members on Monday saying both that members had quit the band and that they had not.

So what's going on in the world of our beloved punk rock heartthrobs?

OK, let's unravel this for a second.

First, Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus released statements saying Tom DeLonge has "indefinitely left the band."

Sad times, for sure. But then things took a strange turn when DeLonge posted on his Instagram, "I never quit the band." He also included the hashtag #awkward.

Yeah, I'd say so. Since then, the rest of the band came back out and basically said, "Umm… Yeah, you did, and we've already got a replacement for the show you bailed on."

Hoppus and Barker have named Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba as the fill-in singer-guitarist for their upcoming show at the Musink Festival, of which Barker is co-owner.

OK… still confused.

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Well, we finally got the lowdown, from the mouth of Hoppus himself in the form of an interview with Rolling Stone.

He said, "I'll walk you through the past two years of Blink-182 history: For the past two years, we've been working with a bunch of different labels to try and get a record deal because the three of us collectively decided that we wanted to make a record with a partner.

"A few months ago, Travis has this festival that he is co-owner of and presenting, and he asked Tom and I if we would play and we said, 'No problem.' At the end of December, we were finalizing our record deal and on Christmas Eve, all three of us signed the deal.

"We had been talking about where we wanted to record, what producers we want to use, what day we want to start. This is all through e-mail [sic]. I don't think either of us have spoken to Tom in person in months, but everything's been moving positively."

They were, according to Hoppus, ready to go into the studio in early January when a flurry of emails again ended with this message from DeLonge's manager: "Tom. Is. Out." Hoppus said that's a direct quote.

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He also said it is the same exact message they got back in 2004, when the band broke up the first time.

As far as Hoppus and Barker see it, there is no ambiguity, DeLonge is out, Skiba is in, and they aren't losing any sleep over it.

"To be honest, I wasn't that surprised because his attitude leading up to that had been not excited and not interested," Hoppus said. He continued, "It's hard to cover for someone who's disrespectful and ungrateful. You don't even have the balls to call your bandmates and tell them you're not going to record or do anything Blink-related. You have your manager do it. Everyone should know what the story is with him and it's been years with it."

Looks like they are on the outs and not getting back together again. "Why Blink even got back together in the first place is questionable," he said.

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Well, I for one, am glad they did, because I got to see Barker play suspended upside down above the stage and scream my brains out like I was 15 again, but you know, I digress.

So, our teenage selves are devastated.

But there is still hope that we can continue to hear those beloved Blink anthems.

When asked what the future looks like for Blink-182, Hoppus said, "I just want to go out and play Blink songs. I want to go out and play the songs that we've been spending the last 20 years of our lives writing. That's what Travis and I want to do."

A major winter storm is hard for anyone to deal with, but it becomes especially taxing when you are trapped with kids under one roof for days on end. This is nothing like summer vacation, where kids can play with friends and come and go as they please. No, during this Snowmaggedon Snowpocalypse of epic proportions, your parenting skills will be put to the test.

Before you turn on Frozen for the hundredth time (oh, the irony!), consider one of these tried-and-true indoor snow day activities to keep your kids entertained:

1. Build a fort

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Classic 1980s blanket forts in the living room are fun for a reason. As simple as it sounds, your kids will want to hide inside all afternoon.

2. Catapult marshmallows

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Older kids will love this easy marshmallow catapult that can be made from a few simple items found in your kitchen. Big bonus: You just bought yourself hours of quiet during the marshmallow launch.

3. Cook a five-course meal

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You may live to regret this, but everyone in your family has got to eat. For once, throw caution to the wind and let the flour fall as it may. Get kids of all ages involved in cooking a big family meal that you can enjoy as the snow falls outside.

4. Hit up the recycling bin

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No, I am not suggesting that you force your kids to dig through the trash on this cozy snow day. I am suggesting that you work together with your kids to build a robot out of cardboard boxes and soda cans from your recycling bin.

5. Make a magazine collage

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This may be my nostalgic 1980s inner child talking again, but a magazine collage is where it's at. On the upside, you can help young children learn to spell as they cut out creepy, ransom-like letters.

6. Make a music video

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You have an iPhone, you have a few crazy kids — you must know where I'm heading… Put on your kids' favorite jam and help them to choreograph an elaborate "Let It Go" music video to share with friends and family.

7. Make snow ice cream

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With all that snow outside, why not put it to good use? Her View From Home provides a deliciously simple snow ice cream recipe that you can serve in waffle cones or cups with your favorite topping.

8. Make snow paint

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Oh, the things you can do with snow! "Shivery" snow paint lets your kids turn the bad weather into an arts and crafts project.

9. Play Minute to Win It

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If Minute to Win It is fun for an adult drinking party, I can only imagine it has the same effect on kids. Kid-friendly Minute to Win It games are hilarious to watch.

10. Print valentines

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This raging snowstorm came at the perfect time, just before Valentine's Day. Use these adorable Disney Valentine Printables to knock out class valentines two weeks early.

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You don't have to wait until Super Bowl Sunday to see one of the newest commercial leaks, and it features none other than Kim Kardashian doing what the reality TV starlet does best: taking selfies.

The commercial, an advertisement for T-Mobile and its plans that allow you to roll over your used data, which, according to Kardashian, can then be used to see much more... of her.

She says, "Hi I'm Kim. Each month, millions of gigs of unused data are taken back by wireless companies. Tragic. Data you paid for can be used to see my makeup, my backhand, my outfits, my vacations and my outfits. Sadly, all lost. Help save the data," all while showing her taking selfies doing those things.

Her outfit, a black suit with a tube top, is pretty fabulous, but I can't help but be reminded of those ruin-your-day Sarah McLachlan commercials and then feel bad for just a second for laughing at this.

Check out the chuckle-worthy clip here:

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If you've ever visited Miami, you know it's the city that welcomes you with a cafecito and puts you to bed with a crispy Cuban sandwich in your belly. Though not all Miami cuisine is about Cuban cookery, most of it is. We're rounding up Miami-inspired recipes, which means you'll see recipes from Cuba, lots of stone crab and seafood recipes and a slice of Key lime pie to round it all out.

1. Cuban espresso recipe

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Cuban espresso is the way to start any day in Miami, especially if you get a café con leche — espresso and milk.

2. Easy Cuban-style ropa vieja recipe

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This shredded and easy Cuban-style ropa vieja is divine when served alongside rice — the rice soaks up all the delicious sauce.

3. Cuban black bean and rice mojo burgers with mango slaw and garlic tostones recipe

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Cuban black bean and rice mojo burgers with mango slaw and garlic tostones — basically all the flavors you love about Cuban cuisine in a burger.

4. Cuban picadillo recipe

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Cuban picadillo is known as a main dish as well as a filling used in empanadas and casseroles.

5. Cuban sandwich recipe

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Cuban sandwich, the one midnight craving you can satisfy quickly in Miami. Packed with pork goodness and crispy bread, it's a must-have in this city.

6. Cuban rice and black beans recipe

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Cuban rice and black beans are a staple at any Miami restaurant and home.

7. Crabcakes with mango-pepper relish recipe

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Miami is a city that gets fresh seafood on a daily basis, so try these gorgeous crabcakes with mango-pepper relish next time you have some crabmeat.

8. Stone crab scampi recipe

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Also a big thing, stone crab is a seafood lover's dream, and this stone crab scampi is just the way to eat it.

9. King crab legs recipe

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Did you know the microwave is the best way to cook king crab legs? Try it at home tonight.

10. Beer-battered fish tacos with margarita-mango salsa and jalapeño crema recipe

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Tacos are part of Miami's history. From the popular food trucks to the traditional Mexican flavors, these beer-battered fish tacos with margarita-mango salsa and jalapeño crema scream Miami fun.

11. Make sushi at home

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Notable chefs like Morimoto have created an empire in Miami, and sushi is a big component of that.

12. Spicy California roll sushi nachos recipe

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Try a twist on sushi by making these spicy California roll sushi nachos.

13. Key lime pie recipe

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Can't forget dessert with this lovely Key lime pie.

14. Guava and cream cheese hand pies recipe

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Another Caribbean flavor combination, guava and cheese go together like Will Smith and Miami in these guava and cream cheese hand pies.

15. Key lime pie milkshake recipe

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Want to slurp your Key lime pie? Make these Key lime pie milkshakes.

16. Meyer lemon mojito recipe

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Meyer lemon mojitos, because Key limes aren't the only famous citrus in the Sunshine State.

17. Caipirinhas recipe

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Caipirinhas are borrowed from the Brazilian immigrants in Miami and are the perfect way to cool off on a warm day.

For tons of great recipes, like our I <3 Comfort Food page on Facebook.

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It's hard to talk to Lee and not chat about his most famous hero, Spider-Man. We love Peter Parker and his alter ego. But, after all these years, does Lee still like Spidey and what does he like most about him?

"Well, the biggest thing I like about him is that he seems to be so successful. Everybody else seems to like him," Lee shared. "Basically the thing that always intrigued me, what I always wanted to produce was a character that the average reader could identify with. He's not the strongest man in the world. And in his normal identity as Peter Parker, he's not as handsome as Brad Pitt, he's not a great athlete. He's just a regular guy like most guys. And I think that has helped to create the popularity that he has because so many readers can just identify with him."

Comic books are entertaining, but shouldn't they also be inspiring? Nothing serves as better inspiration than watching average Peter Parker turn himself into a superhero. But anyone can be a hero... not just white guys like Peter, Clark or Bruce. We asked Lee what's coming up for his company, POW! Entertainment, and he said even more relatable characters were on the way.

"Well, most of the things we're working on are top, top secret," Lee teased. "But, I can tell you we are doing a live-action theatrical show that we're very excited about. You'll be hearing about it in the next few months. We have a couple of movies, including one with a Chinese superhero. And then, not to show any favorites, we also have an Indian superhero named Chakra. It's a series of cartoons now and I think it will soon be a major motion picture in India. And we have a number of other projects and, actually, I'm so frustrated because I would love to tell you but they're top secret. But we do work on a lot of things to make sure we don't have any idle time on our hands."

POW! is a multimedia entertainment company founded by Lee and his business partner, Gill Champion. They've work together for years to turn Lee's legacy from his work in the Marvel Universe into new works of film, television, games and books. POW!'s Chakra and the upcoming Chinese hero are both males, though. We at SheKnows are still waiting for some new female superheroes. After all, don't girls deserve some inspiration to be superheroes, too? Lee promises they're on the way.

"We're already doing that," Lee told us. "I wish I could tell you what they are, but they're still on the drawing board. But, yes. We think that there's no reason why there can't be more female superheroines and that's what our objective is... to create them."

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Lee's newest release, The Zodiac Legacy, has already taken the initiative of adding in a female lead. The book series, a partnership between POW! and Disney, follows a young boy, Steven, on a field trip to China. Once there, he becomes embroiled in a museum mystery that quickly turns dangerous. Hidden in the museum basement is a series of pools crackling with energy and each one contains the powers of the 12 Chinese zodiacs. Things quickly get out of hand when Steven not only discovers a man trying to use the powers for ill will, but also finds a tour guide in need of rescuing. She may start out as the damsel in distress, but it sounds like soon enough she'll be her own hero.

"Her name is Jasmine and she is somebody who had an involvement with the villain a long time ago," Lee said. "It was a very unfortunate involvement and now she has teamed up with our hero, and the two of them and other people that they will get as allies are really the main characters, except for the villain himself. And she has a very strong role. She's very important in the story. Her backstory is interesting and we think it's a good thing to have a woman as colorful and charismatic as Jasmine in a book like this."

We can't wait to see what Steven and Jasmine do in the face of a man who seems to want nothing short of world domination. Can two average kids be superheroes like Spider-Man? If Lee and POW! have anything to do with it, kids everywhere will soon believe so. We can't think of a better message to spread.

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The baby had been beaten so severely that his skull broke apart in the medical examiner's hand during his autopsy.

Why would someone hurt a baby like that? Porter allegedly beat Johnny because he wouldn't stop crying.

This awful story isn't unique. Toddler Johnny Kimble won't be the last child to die at the hands of a mother's boyfriend. What's different about this story is the fact that Smith has now been charged with felony child endangerment. According to prosecutors, she let Porter babysit Johnny and her other three children despite finding a number of burns on the baby's body.

Smith reportedly admitted to officers that she didn't take her baby to the hospital for the burns because she didn't want him taken away from her. She has been ordered to not have contact with her surviving children or any other children.

There's no silver lining to Johnny Kimble's brutal death. The most anyone can hope for is that his mother's prosecution serves as a reminder that the death could have been prevented. Moms have a responsibility to protect their children from abuse. It's unforgivable that Smith allowed her innocent baby to remain in the care of someone who repeatedly burned him. It's horrific to imagine a mother knowingly allowing a child to be abused by a partner, but it isn't uncommon.

Kids living in a home with unrelated adults are twice as likely to die from abuse than kids living with biological parents. Does this mean every single mom is putting her kids at risk? No. But it does mean that mothers and other relatives need to be aware of the greater risks involved when a child is exposed to a live-in boyfriend.

Sadly, there were many opportunities for Johnny Kimble to escape abuse. But the adults in his life failed him. His great-aunt also saw injuries on the baby but did not report them to authorities. If you suspect child abuse, never hesitate to reach out to a child abuse hotline.

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1. The Mean Girls class, or "Queen Bees, WannaBees and Mean Girls"

No, this class offered at Colorado College is not about how to dress slutty on Halloween or lose three pounds on the cheese fries diet (although I'm sure it touches on that). It's a course offered through the school's Comparative Literature Department. Taught by professor Lisa Hughes, the class focuses on "motives behind why women seek authority and the actions they are willing to take in order to hold onto it." As such, Hughes has her 13 students (10 girls and 3 courageous guys) compare movies like Mean Girls to classical stories in mythology where both women and men vie for the power seat. And yes, on Wednesdays they wear pink.

2. The Sociology of Miley Cyrus

This past summer, Skidmore College offered a course on Miley Cyrus. Yes you heard that right. The twerking cannon ball herself is now on the gender studies syllabus. The course is called "The Sociology of Miley Cyrus: Race, Class, Gender and Media," and students "[use] Miley as a lens through which to explore sociological thinking about identity, entertainment, media and fame." According to Carolyn Chernoff, Miley's presence in pop culture complicated things so much, it was worth spending an entire semester dissecting her. I can definitely see how that's possible.

3. Politicizing Beyoncé

This Beyoncé class made headlines last January when it appeared in Rutgers University's course catalog. It too explores race, gender and sexuality à la the Miley course, but it does so through Beyoncé's music more than her celebrity image. Professor Kevin Allred explains that "while other artists are simply releasing music, she's creating a grand narrative around her life, her career and her persona." And she does it all while looking as fine as possible. Best role model ever.

4. Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame

This course, which was offered at U of South Carolina in 2011, was one of the first of these celebrity classes to get the public's attention. It focused on what exactly makes a person famous and what it means to be a celebrity in today's society. As sociology professor Mathieu Deflem put it, "the central objective is to unravel some of the sociologically relevant dimensions of the fame of Lady Gaga." He's also a huge Gaga-head, so the class was probably just as much fun for him to teach as it was to take.

5. Bruce Springsteen's Theology

Rutgers again just killing it with the celebrity classes! This one looks at Springsteen's lyrics through the eyes of a theologian. It seeks to dissect his use of biblical motifs in his songs and his notion of the possibility of redemption through earthly means (cars, women, etc). Also how tight pants may be the key to salvation. Just kidding about that last part, but hey, there's always a chance he knows something we don't...

6. Sean Combs and Urban Culture

This one was offered at NYU in 2013, and it delved into how Sean Combs become one of the first truly successful entrepreneurs of the music industry in the 1990s. As the course description puts it, "he helped redefine the concept of celebrity-branded entertainment and he mainstreamed innovative marketing techniques (like street teams) in the music industry." Basically, the class looks at how Combs rode the wave of cultural/political change of the 1990s and became the face of urban pop culture.

7. Mad Men and Mad Women

Heading back to awesome television, Middlebury College offered a course on the AMC show Mad Men that examined the changing tides of masculinity and femininity in 20th-century America. The course description says, "We will focus specifically on the connections between postwar mass communication and formation of gender roles, consumption and cultural expectations." We will not, however explain how Don Draper manages to not die after consuming the amount of alcohol he does each episode. Because it is impossible.

8. The Hunger Games: Class, Politics and Marketing

I was so hoping this American University class description was just "we set you down in a simulated arena with nothing but weapons and your own set of skills. The students left standing after 24 hours pass," but alas, ethics do not permit such lawlessness in the real world. The course looks at how the Hunger Games series explores the interplay of class, politics, ethics and marketing. It also delves into the part that feminism plays throughout, or more succinctly, why Katniss is so good at kicking ass and taking names.

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1. Whether it's in your coffee mug or on something you ate, you've come to love hair of the cat.

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2. You're convinced this is all your dog does while you're at work all day.

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3. The cat hair in your home is so thick, this is how you feel every. Single. Day.

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4. Your life is what hairy Pixar movies are made of.

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5. You don't need to worry about wearing black because...

6. There is no romance with your man in front of the fireplace because dog hair isn't romantic (but your dog doesn't know that).

7. You ask for a Dirt Devil (with a Turbo Claw) for your birthday.

8. There's so much cat hair in your life, you dream of growing an extra set of hands to handle it all.

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9. One sweep through your kitchen and living room gives you enough dog hair to create your own dog.

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10. You join the Cat Hair Don't Care club and aren't afraid to show it.

11. Even your backyard can't escape the hair.

12. You quit your job as a personal chef because your clients just didn't appreciate cat hair like you do. Weird.

13. The dog groomer holds the top spot on your speed dial.

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14. You never think twice about shaking off your attire before you put it on.

15. You may not notice all the dog hair in your car, but this is how your friends see you when you drive up. (And they decline your offer for a ride.)

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16. Every time you threaten to shave your shedding cat, you have a freaky hairless cat nightmare. You resign yourself (again and again) that you'll just live with the hair.

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