Even Treadmill Desks Don’t Make Up For Too Much Sitting
By: Laura Geggel Published: 02/11/2015 10:15 AM EST on LiveScience Desks that have built-in treadmills may help people walk more at the office, but workers who use the equipment still…
Month: February 2015
Naomi Campbell Loves ‘Empire’s’ LGBT Subplot: ‘Gay Men Have Made Me Who I Am’
While “Empire’s” test ratings may’ve dipped after featuring a kiss between a same-sex couple, Naomi Campbell, a star of the hit Fox series, is thankful the show decided to stick…
Jon Stewart: The voice of my generation — and yours
I’ll give you two hints: Younger than George W. Bush. Older than Justin Bieber. Forty-ish, you say? Forty-five, maybe? Nope, 52. And isn’t it incredible that someone that age —…
Tennessee Lawmaker Wants Bible To Be The State Book
WASHINGTON — A Tennessee state legislator has introduced a bill to make the Bible the official state book, after two other Southern states considered similar moves in recent months. –…
Jessie Kahnweiler Wants To Use Comedy To Change The Conversation About Eating Disorders
“I said, ‘I have to do this. I have to make a project about bulimia.’” That’s what filmmaker and comedian Jessie Kahnweiler has to say about her new web series,…
Is Brian Williams’ Career At NBC Over?
In another era, embattled “NBC Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams would not have lied about his helicopter coming under RPG fire during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He would not…
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Glows A Pretty Pink In Luminous New Photo
Jupiter looks blue and its Great Red Spot takes on a strange pinkish hue in a spectacular new photo released Jan. 15 by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. That’s…
Your best weight loss tool may already be in your pocket
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that smartphone applications and wearable devices are actually quite accurate in tracking step counts. “Data from smartphones were only slightly different than observed…
Your Name Says More About You Than You Think
When it comes to stereotyping others, it takes no more than a name. That goes double for non-Anglophile names that carry a strong cultural currency, like Cashmoneya, TraNequa or Shaniqua.
Anyone Can Be A Mystic — Here’s How
The author of Care of the Soul in Medicine and A Religion of One’s Own explains how to identify — and increase — the presence of the profoundly spiritual in…
Official: Houthis seize U.S. Embassy vehicles, Marines’ weapons at airport
The actions come after the United States, along with Britain, suspended operations at their respective embassies and moved out staffers because of the instability in the Arab nation. According to…
White House to File Trade Case Against China at W.T.O. Over Export Subsidies
HONG KONG — The Obama administration announced on Wednesday morning that it was filing a broad trade case against China at the World Trade Organization, accusing Beijing of providing illegal…
The Best Time To Buy Flights, Because Not Using Vacation Days Should Be Illegal
Finding cheap flights is complicated. But what if there were a magical day when you’d be guaranteed to find them at their absolute cheapest? – Happy hunting!
‘Better Call Saul’ Needs To Seriously Rethink How It Treats The Working Class
Middlebrow is a recap of the week in entertainment, celebrity and television news that provides a comprehensive look at the state of pop culture. From the rock bottom to highfalutin,…
Obama Sends Letter to Congress Seeking Authorization of ISIS Fight
WASHINGTON — President Obama on Wednesday sent a formal letter to Congress asking for authorization of military action against the Islamic State. The request would prohibit the use of “enduring…
Four ‘Forever’-Era Spice Girls Demos Leak Online
The Spice Girls haven’t released new music since 2007’s greatest-hits album, but if you close your eyes, you can pretend the group is back together thanks to four leaked demos…
Obama ISIS fight request sent to Congress
Lawmakers on Wednesday morning received a draft Authorization for the Use of Military Force, a resolution that would formally authorize a six-month U.S. military effort against the militant group. Shortly…
So CNN Now Has A Quiz Show And You Can Take A Peek
It’s really happening. After reports that a CNN game show was in the works, the news network unveiled a preview, above. – H/T Mediaite
Daily Meditation: Wash Your Soul
We all need help maintaining our personal spiritual practice. We hope that these Daily Meditations, prayers and mindful awareness exercises can be part of bringing spirituality alive in your life….
Behold The Group That Is Dogging Scott Walker’s Every Move
One Wisconsin Now boasts 75,000 online supporters, and has collected more than 18,000 files on Walker that could be used to thwart a presidential run. Read the whole story at…
The Bottom Line: ‘Find Me’ By Laura Van Den Berg
Find Me by Laura van den Berg Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $26.00 Publishes Feb. 17, 2015 The Bottom Line is a weekly review combining plot description and analysis with fun…
Letter from President Barack Obama requesting authorization for the use of military force
February 11, 2015 TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: – February 11, 2015.
Prison Program Helps Keep Inmates From Reentry By Equipping Them With Business Skills
A prison program is providing inmates with a business education that will help them get a fresh start. Some inmates at the Cleveland Correctional Facility in Texas participate in MBA-level…
About 300 Migrants Said to Have Died Crossing Mediterranean
ROME — An estimated 300 migrants were reported dead on Wednesday as survivors recounted harrowing tales of small boats being overwhelmed by waves, throwing scores of victims into deadly cold…
‘We’ll die without that boat:’ What the Costa Concordia leaves behind in Giglio
Nothing much ever happened on Giglio before the doomed cruise liner crashed here on that fateful Friday the 13th in January 2012. There were the odd inconveniences, like when bad…
This Is What Your Office Could Look Like In 2035
In 20 years, the typical workplace may look less like “The Office” and more like your own living room. Today’s offices are noticeably different from a decade ago. Many companies…
Schettino: the cruise captain who sailed into notoriety
The liner capsized after it struck rocks off Italy’s Giglio Island in the Tyrrhenian Sea in January 2012. No one died on impact but 32 lives were lost during the…
See Jon Stewart In His First Episode Of ‘The Daily Show’
On Tuesday night, Jon Stewart announced he will leave “The Daily Show” this year. If you can dry your tears for just a moment, commemorate the comedian’s beloved tenure by…
FABRICATIONS: Meet Queer Fashion Designer Kyle Brincefield Of Studmuffin NYC
This is the seventh installment in a miniseries titled “FABRICATIONS” that elevates the work of up-and-coming queer individuals working in the fashion world. Check back at HuffPost Gay Voices regularly…
Insane Photos Show The Powerful Sandstorm Causing Mayhem In The Middle East
A Mideast sandstorm roared into Israel and Lebanon on Wednesday, causing the worst Israeli air pollution in years and sending powerful waves tearing into Beirut’s famed corniche along the Mediterranean…