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This Week Follow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Linsanity! Even non-NBA fans know that Jeremy Lin, the Knicks' second-year point guard, has taken the league, city, world, and essentially universe by storm. Here's the story behind basketball's latest sensation. 2012 NBA All-Stars Looking Ahead to Team USA This Year's Dunk Contest Participants See More About:  jeremy lin  new york knicks  harvard crimson Visit DC's Cherry Blossom Festival Now might be the best time to plan a trip to our nation's capital: the National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 20-April 27) is not to be missed. Top 10 DC Activities Cold Weather DC Fun March Festivals and Events See More About:  national cherry blossom festival  dc cultural festivals  tidal basin Landscape for Spring What type of flowers should grow where? As spring approaches, beautify your lawn or garden with these tips from our Guide to Landscaping. Simple Landscaping Ideas Spring's Flowering Trees Spring Flowers See More About:  types of flowers  what to grow where  shade gardens Child-Proof Your iPad Sometimes your kids and your technology just don't mix -- here's how to protect them both. A New User's iPad Guide How the iPad Can Save You Money How to Sync With iTunes See More About:  ipad family  ipad tips  ipad help This Week Ads Garden Landscape Garden Ideas Garden Design Garden Landscaping Landscaping Designs Featured Articles Should Grandparents Join Facebook? Top 10 Honeymoon Spots How to Write an Internship Resume (Video) Music for Mardi Gras President Obama and Super PACs Whitney Houston's Top Hits   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About This Week newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Fitness: Train for a 5K in One Month

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor Train for a 5K in One Month Did you sign up for a St. Patrick's Day 5K and realize now it's only a month away? This four-week training program for runners and walkers will get you to the finish line. See More About:  5k training  beginner running programs  Aqua Jogging Too cold to run outside? In winter, access to a pool can be a chance to try aqua jogging or water running. You exercise the same muscle groups as running on land, only with zero impact. Many use it while rehabilitating from an injury. Suit up and enjoy these water jogging workouts. See More About:  aqua jogging  water running  Is That a Sport? My husband and I have this debate whenever the Olympics roll around. What is a sport vs. a fitness activity vs. just doing something for fun. Our Family Fitness Guide weighs in with her opinion. See More About:  youth sports  fitness motivation  teaching values Weight Loss Can Be Contagious? Being on the right team can make all the difference in your success at diet and exercise. Results from a study show you need to pick your team wisely. See More About:  walking for weight loss  fitness studies  exercise studies Fitness Ads Exercise Workout Fitness Equipment Gym Fitness Fitness Training Exercise Routines Featured Articles Overtaining in Bodybuilding What's a Hybrid Bike? Circuit Training Workout for Beginners What Socks are Best for Sports? Your Quads and Your Back Do You Have a Bunion?   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Fitness newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Fitness Best Online Yoga Videos Simple Exercise for Back Pain Weight Loss Stalled? Advertisement

About Food & Drink: Recipes from Our Global Kitchen

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Food & Drink Our chefs who specialize in tantalizing international cuisines take center stage this week as we highlight delicious recipes from our Guides to Moroccan, Dutch, Eastern European, and Thai food. Our global kitchen has plenty more recipes for exotic foods from around the world, of course. Mexican, Latin Caribbean, Spanish, French: you'll find all of those and many more here. Starter Recipes for Moroccan Food Start your exploration of the full-flavored world of Moroccan cuisine with this collection of 41 easy-to-make recipes, including a savory beef tangine with apricots rated five stars by our readers. Chicken Bastilla Recipe Seafood Bastilla Recipe See More About:  easy moroccan recipes  moroccan recipe lists  tagine 10 Must-Try Dutch Recipes "If you've never cooked Dutch food before it can be pretty daunting to figure out what to try first," says our Guide to Dutch Food. These 10 tried-and-tested recipes offer a small taste of what Holland has to offer. Gouda Cookies Recipe Spiced Cookies Recipe See More About:  cookie recipes  pear recipes  family meals How to Make Polish Doughnuts This coming Tuesday is Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras. It's a big day in the Polish community, and one that has religious aspects related to Easter, but for our purposes we're concerned with just one thing: delicious paczki! All About Paczki Day Serbian Dessert Recipes See More About:  fried pastries  fat tuesday foods  yeast-raised pastries How to Make Thai Crab Cakes Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, our Guide to Thai Food's heavenly crab cakes have one secret ingredient that really takes 'em over the top: kaffir lime leaves. Baked Coconut Shrimp Recipe Thai Jungle Curry Recipe See More About:  thai seafood recipes  thai fish recipes  thai appetizers Food & Drink Ads Food Recipes Cooking Recipes Pizza Recipes Fish Recipes Thai Recipes Featured Articles Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup 5 Easy Pizza Recipes New Orleans Coffee Recipe Better Than Sex Cake Recipe Teddy Bear Pancakes Recipe Chilled Zucchini Soup Recipe   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Food & Drink newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Family: Discipline Strategies for Every Age

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor Some things get easier as our kids grow older and more independent, but figuring out the best discipline techniques isn't necessarily one of those things! So if you need some help, check out these resources from our expert Parenting Guides. Disciplining Young Children I particularly love Maureen's advice for pretending your child is someone else's kid. It really works! See More About:  toddler discipline  temper tantrums  Put an End to Rude Interruptions Tired of being interrupted on the phone or while you're doing something important? Amanda will help you put an end to unnecessary interruptions once and for all. See More About:  child discipline  preschool behavior  parent advice No More Tween Back Talk Tired of the back talk? Let Jennifer help you put an end to this hard-to-tolerate habit. See More About:  children's behavior  manners  back talk Natural and Logical Consequences for Teens Denise will help you choose consequences that will really work with your teenagers. See More About:  parenting tips  discipline  Family Ads ADHD Children Child Advice Depressed Child Child Aggression Anger Children Featured Articles How to Choose Appropriate Consequences Quiz: Could Your Child Be a Spoiled Brat? 10 Discipline Mistakes Dads Make How (Not) to Argue with Gifted Children 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Grandparents Babysit Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Recent Parenting Channel Headlines Kids' Physical Development Packing a Diaper Bag for Twins Graduation Prep Begins Advertisement