No smoking if the kids are in the car, says England
The legislation applies to enclosed, private vehicles but not to anyone driving alone. “Three million children are exposed to second-hand smoke in cars, putting their health at risk,” the Public…
Month: February 2015
Liberals And Conservatives Are Both Biased Against Science, But In Different Ways
We usually think of political conservatives as the anti-science contingent, owing to their factions who deny, among other scientifically-verifiable facts, climate change and evolution. That may not be quite fair,…
Qaeda Fighters Take Headquarters of Yemeni Army Brigade
RAIDA, Yemen — Fighters from Al Qaeda captured the headquarters of a Yemeni Army brigade on Thursday, an embarrassing setback for the Houthi militants who are nominally in control of…
HUFFPOLLSTER: Political Spending Becomes More Transparent Thanks To A New Tool
Open Secrets releases a new tool that tracks spending on polls and other campaign expenses. Americans see growth in economy but little personal change. And immigration reform gets strong support….
The Secret Science Behind Popcorn, Finally Revealed
Pop. Pop. Pop pop. Pop pop pop pop pop. That’s the beautiful sound of a bag of kernels transforming into the buttery goodness we call popcorn. – Now you know….
‘Fifty Shades of Grey:’ Is it what fans were hoping for?
Fans and film critics battled to be the dominant voice at the international premiere of “Fifty Shades of Grey” in Berlin Wednesday nightand it was the unrestrained exuberance of the…
Big data saves lives
Unfortunately, Mr. Kakaes’ column appears to be part of a larger narrative that is skewing the perception of the importance of advanced data analytics to economies, societies and families around…
Romantic Literary Gifts To Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Favorite Bookworm
It’s February, and your checking account has barely recovered from all the books and book-adjacent items you lavished on your nearest and dearest over the holidays a couple months ago….
Languages Are Mostly Made Of Happy Words
In the time of Twitter and Internet comments, it’s not hard to find language being used for evil. People take the remarkable human capacity for communication and wield it like…
Is Love Unconditional? New Book Defends Compassionate, Unromantic Love
The following is an excerpt from On Romantic Love: Simple Truths About a Complex Emotion by Berit Brogaard. The text proposes that love can be rational and controllable, in spite…
5 Simple Ways To Meditate For Better Sleep
I never really understood what meditating was until, one night last year while lying in bed feeling restless and fussy, I paused and took three deep breaths. As I inhaled,…
Stress Tip: Be Willing To Listen
For the next 30 days, GPS for the Soul and meQuilibrium are providing you tips on how to live a healthier, happier and stress-free life. See the previous stress tips…
What The Bacteria In Your Stomach Have To Do With Your Physical And Mental Health
Strange but true fact: Our bodies are made of more bacteria than human cells and contains trillions of microbes (bacteria and fungi). In fact, it’s estimated that the body is…
‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ Trailer Is Not Directed By Steven Soderbergh
Way back when, Steven Soderbergh was going to direct a film adaptation of ’60s spy series “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” At one point, Soderbergh’s jam could have even starred George…
Neil deGrasse Tyson poaches Conan’s set, sidekick
Be careful what you ask, Conan. – The skit helped hype Tyson’s new show, which is based on his very popular podcast. “Star Talk” is set to premiere in April.
Humans Have Been Getting High Since Prehistoric Times, Research Shows
Ever wonder how long people have been hooked on mind-altering drugs? According to a newly published review of decades of archaeological research, humans worldwide have been using psychoactive substances like…
Beautiful Fair-Trade Condoms Could Be Coming To A Bedroom Near You
Everyone’s experienced this: You’re shopping in a drugstore, and you have everything on your list except for one thing. You approach the aisle full of feminine hygiene products and diapers….
Wanted: Punxsutawney Phil, for snow against humanity
Fed up with the more than 4 feet of snow their region has gotten this winter, police issued a tongue-in-cheek arrest warrant for the notorious whistlepig. – Punxsutawney Phil: Six…
Rand Paul, Mike Huckabee To Appear In Anti-Gay Documentary
WASHINGTON — Two possible GOP presidential contenders and four congressmen are slated to appear in a new documentary that claims the push for gay rights threatens Christianity. “What kind of…
The Top 10 Trips To Take In Your Lifetime
When caught with a case of wanderlust, we never know precisely where to turn first. Our bucket list is a mile long, full of cities, beaches and entire countries we’d…
Upside Down Waterfalls Exist — And They’re Awesome
We’ve seen all kinds of waterfalls: hidden waterfalls, crystal blue waterfalls, underwater waterfalls, frozen waterfalls — heck, we’ve even seen lava falls. But just when we thought we’d seen them…
10 Food Items To Check Off Your Bucket List Each Time You Visit San Francisco
Everyone knows by now that San Francisco is one of the coolest cities in America. So you may find yourself paying more than one visit to the City By The…
Comedy Central Has ‘Short List’ For Jon Stewart Replacement On ‘The Daily Show’
Comedy Central is mulling a “short list” of replacements for “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart, a decision that could affect how much influence the show has on the 2016 presidential…
Egyptian Court Releases Two Al Jazeera Journalists, but Case Is Not Dismissed
CAIRO — Two remaining Al Jazeera journalists, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed, were released from an Egyptian jail on Thursday after more than 400 days, but the court said the…
Whole Foods is red hot again. Sales are surging.
Supermarket chain Kroge (KR)r made a big push into organic food and its stock has been routinely hitting all-time highs lately thanks to strong results. Whole Foods has also had…
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Will Cost More This Year, as Cocoa Prices Rise
This year, perhaps more than ever, kisses may not come cheap. At least not those made of chocolate on Valentine’s Day. The price of cocoa, the main ingredient in most…
As Part of Ukraine Deal, Russia to Free Imprisoned Ukraine Pilot
MOSCOW — Of the hundreds of prisoners of war captured during the nearly yearlong fighting in eastern Ukraine, only one was mentioned by name on the agenda of world leaders…
Rush Of Obamacare Enrollees Expected Before Sunday Deadline
With only a few days remaining in the second-ever Obamacare sign-up season, the White House, insurance companies and enrollment workers expect a big rush as Americans hurry to get health…
The Can’t-Miss Billboards In These Cities Have An Important Announcement: Smile
Across the country, billboards where you might expect to see a product being advertised are instead promoting one important announcement: Be happy. Michele McKeag Larsen began sharing kind phrases on…
You could hang Lionel Messi on your wall … for $450,000
Japan’s Takashi Murakami portrait of the Barcelona great has been valued at approximately $450,000 and will be auctioned in London to raise money for charity Thursday. “Lionel Messi and a…