The social network that you can wear
A joint venture between design teams at MIT’s Tangible Media Group and the Fluid Interface Group have incorporated the social network into a garment which signals to other wearers your…
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Tanya Barfield’s ‘Bright Half Life’ Traces A Lesbian Couple’s Relationship Over 25 Years
For her latest play, Tanya Barfield aimed for “a transcending love story” that would not only “embrace the dichotomies in life,” but also break fresh ground in the world of…
Ron Paul: Congressional Black Caucus Opposed War Because They Wanted To Spend Money On Food Stamps Instead
Former Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) said earlier this month that members of the Congressional Black Caucus opposed war because they wanted to spend money on food stamps instead. – Listen…
Barcelona Beats Manchester City in Champions League Behind Luis Suárez
MANCHESTER, England — Luis Suárez ran in every direction. He slid at midfielders’ heels. He banged into defenders. Once, when Manchester City’s goalkeeper was trying to throw the ball to…
Barcelona Beats Manchester City in Champions League Behind Luis Suárez
MANCHESTER, England — Luis Suárez ran in every direction. He slid at midfielders’ heels. He banged into defenders. Once, when Manchester City’s goalkeeper was trying to throw the ball to…
Who are the missing UK girls thought to be in Syria?
But their destination was anything but ordinary. British police announced last week that three east London classmates — Shamima Begum, 15; Kadiza Sultana, 16; and Amira Abase, 15 — had…
Rubio heckled by immigration protesters
“I just hope you bought the book,” Rubio said to the protesters as they were removed from the room by security, according to the Washington Post. Rubio later joked: “If…
#AskNneka: Submit your questions for Nigerian soul sensation Nneka
Ever had a question that you wanted to ask to Nneka? Now’s your chance! – More from African Voices
#AskNneka: Submit your questions for Nigerian soul sensation Nneka
Ever had a question that you wanted to ask to Nneka? Now’s your chance! – More from African Voices
Companies Are Rethinking The Open Office, And It’s About Time
In 2012, when Ethan Giffin was designing a new office for his Baltimore startup, he wanted an open floor plan that would encourage communication among his employees. But he also…
This Is The Juiciest eBay Listing You’ll Ever Read
In the market for slightly used lingerie purchased originally by a middle-aged married man for a 25-year-old he wanted to sleep with? How weird, you just missed that sale on…
15 Real-Life Valentine’s Day Disasters
For every devoted Valentine’s Day fan, there are probably 247 people who detest it — the hoopla, the pressure, the ick factor of a holiday all about the commodification of…
Sia Can’t See The Haters In Her Huge Grammys Wig
You might think Sia is rocking a huge wig that covers half of her face because she cherishes her anonymity. But really we think she wanted to be blinded to…
Tattoo Artist Donates His Work To Help Sex Trafficking, Domestic Violence Survivors Get A Fresh Start
For many, a tattoo can be a declaration of survival, of love and of independence, like a trophy. For some others, especially people who have survived trauma, tattoos related to…
Jimmy Kimmel Calls A Kids’ Book Club Meeting To Analyze The Literary Intricacies Of ‘Goodnight Moon’
Dad and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has always wanted to join a book club, but he doesn’t have time to get through 400-500 page novels. So instead, he formed…
Charlie Sifford, who broke golf’s color barrier, dies at 92
Sifford was called the Jackie Robinson of golf for breaking the color barrier in 1961 when he was 38 years old. “I wanted to prove that a black man could…
From The Womb To The World, These Babies Were Photographed Just Seconds After Birth
“Far from the clichés and platitudes, I wanted to show us, as we are when we are born,” photographer Christian Berthelot explains in his artist statement. Far from the pristine…
Tagg Romney: I’m both ‘sad and relieved’ at dad’s decision
It was last weekend, Tagg and others say, that the former Massachusetts governor came to the conclusion that he was “unlikely” to enter the race, but wanted to sit on…
Meet Rodrigo Alves, The New ‘Human Ken Doll’
After spending more than $250,000 on plastic surgery procedures, Rodrigo Alves has been dubbed the new “Human Ken Doll.” – Alves has apparently taken to the moniker “Ken Doll” —…
Denver Police Shoot, Kill 16-Year-Old Girl They Say Hit Them With Car
Several dozen people with candles and protest signs gathered near the alley where Denver police officers fatally shot a 16-year-old girl, recalling her bright smile and demanding answers about the…
When Street Harassers Realize The Women They’re Catcalling Are Their Moms In Disguise
If you’ve ever wanted to tell a street harasser to stick it where the sun don’t shine, but couldn’t find the right words — don’t worry, these mamas got you…
Your Commute Could Be A Whole Lot Cooler Now That There’s A Motorized, One-Wheeled Skateboard
An avid snowboarder has reinvented the wheel — all in the name of making his commute more fun. “I wanted to make a vehicle where I could experience powder snowboarding…
First Shelter For Transgender People Opens In Turkey
Funding for the shelter was gathered through donations, its founder Oyku Ay tells the Radikal news website. Miss Ay, a transgender woman, describes herself as a devout Muslim and says…
Unbreakable: Wounded warrior Jason Gibson
“One guy had the metal detector, and if anything got a hit we’d check it out,” Gibson said. “We wanted to make sure the rest of the troops moving through…
Belgian Terrorism Suspect To Appear Before Greek Prosecutor
An Algerian man wanted in Belgium on terrorism-related charges is due to appear before a Greek prosecutor. It’s expected that the prosecutor will refer the 33-year-old to a council of…
France: Heartbreak as deadly siege ends, search for suspect continues
Police killed three suspects during raids on Friday one wanted in the fatal shooting of a policewoman and four hostages, the other two in the massacre at the offices of…
Terror suspect Cherif Kouachi: ‘I was ready to go and die in battle’
In a 400-page court record, Cherif Kouachi was described as wanting to travel to Iraq through Syria “to go and combat the Americans.” On Friday, security forces surrounded and killed…
Rafael Nadal not worried after being crushed in latest tennis comeback
While Nadal most certainly would have wanted to put up a better showing, he’ll probably just be happyfor the momentthat he has physically recovered from the appendix surgery that forced…
Lisa Ling: The dangerous seduction of a rich boyfriend
A lot of my friends, however, were beginning to settle down and I started to feel like something was wrong with me for not being able to even fathom doing…