Coach Dean Smith, Zeus himself
Then I met Coach Dean Smith. I was in my second semester teaching feature writing in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina. Among…
Month: February 2015
The Women Of ‘SNL’ Reveal Their Favorite Characters To Play
Everyone has their favorite “Saturday Night Live” character, but what character was a favorite to play for the ladies of “SNL”? Glamour spoke with a few of the “SNL” actresses…
6 habits to improve healing after surgery
People get into skiing accidents and need to replace knees, or they slip on ice and need to fix a hip, or they just want to get ready for bikini…
Rihanna’s Grammy Dress Made Every Quinceañera Jealous
Rihanna’s quinceañera game was on point during the 57th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. The singer received plenty of attention on Twitter thanks to the bright pink…
Alison Bechdel Recalls ‘Fun Home’ And Its Journey To Broadway (VIDEO)
Out writer and cartoonist Alison Bechdel recounts the Broadway journey of “Fun Home,” the musical based on her 2006 graphic memoir of the same name, in this animated short. –…
Singer Sophie B. Hawkins, 50, Is Pregnant With Second Child
Singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins, 50, is pregnant with her second child. According to Us Weekly, Hawkins had 15 of her embryos frozen when she was 31. Twenty years later, she’s…
The Reason Why Construction Workers Often Make The Happiest Employees
A recent TINYpulse study found that construction workers are the happiest employees in the workforce, but that news came as no surprise to those on the inside. Arista Construction Group…
Sidecar, a Ride-Hailing Start-Up, Pushes Into Package Delivery
That is exactly what Sidecar, a ride-hailing start-up in competition with the likes of Uber and Lyft, aims to make happen. The company announced on Monday it plans to use…
New Candy Hearts Are A Sign Of Our Crumbling Civilization
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and that means it’s candy heart time. And the only constant in candy heart land is change. NECCO has updated its list of phrases…
HUFFPOST HILL – Gaaaaaaaaay TIDE!!!
Aaron Schock’s “Downton Abbey” scandal is in its second week — don’t tell us what happens, we DVR’d it. Will Brian Williams’ Katrina anecdotes be Williams’ Obama’s Katrina? And Jeb…
Japan’s hidden people: Ainu try to keep ancient traditions alive
It’s a not a question guides at a museum would usually be asked, but it’s happened to those at the outdoor Ainu Museum and cultural village in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost…
The Mormon Church Is Surveying Members About Their Temple Garments
LDS adults are asked to wear a specific set of underwear, called temple garments, to remind them about having a deeply personal relationship with God. And since they’re shaped like…
Cockroaches Shown To Have Distinct Personalities (But They’re Still Gross)
While you may never hear the advice “be your own cockroach,” a new study suggests the icky insects have their own distinct personalities. Yes, scientists at the Universite’ libre de…
Teaching In The Age Of Minecraft
Like many 11-year-olds in Texas, Ethan had to build a model of the Alamo as a school project. Often, students make their dioramas out of paper mache or popsicle sticks,…
Apple Grabs 93% of the Handset Industry's Profit, Report Says
Samsung took the rest, but its share is shrinking, the report said. Canaccord Genuity’s report on industry profits a year ago estimated that Apple took 87.4 percent of phone earnings in the…
Kim Kardashian Reveals Her Favorite Sex Position
Kim Kardashian is getting kandid candid. Read the whole story at Celebuzz
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Child Abuse Hotline Ignored Calls On Phoebe Jonchuck, Girl Thrown Over Bridge By Dad
Just 12 hours before police say a man threw his 5-year-old daughter to her death off a Tampa Bay bridge last month, his own attorney called Florida’s child abuse hotline,…
Happy Valentine’s Day, Weirdo!
Love is a many-splendored thing, and one of the best parts is that everybody inside is just a little bit freaky. Luckily, HuffPost Weird News has figured out the most…
Greece to Propose a Debt Compromise Plan to Creditors
ATHENS — Hoping to defuse a standoff that has set Europe and financial markets on edge, Greek officials intend to propose a detailed compromise plan at an emergency meeting with…
Twitter Trolls Embattled ‘Nightly News’ Anchor With #BrianWilliamsMisremembers
While the media has been piling on NBC’s Brian Williams ever since news broke that he had fabricated a story about coming under RPG fire during the Iraq War, in…
Malala Pushes Politicians To Make Boko Haram Kidnapping Priority During Elections
Saturday marked 300 days since Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds of Nigerian girls, and activist Malala Yousafzai criticized world leaders for their complacent response. The Nobel Peace Prize winner urged advocates…
University Of Oregon Violated Sexual Assault Victim’s Medical Privacy, Employees Claim
The University of Oregon illegally pried through the medical records of a female student who was expected to file a sexual assault-related lawsuit against the school, a staff therapist claims….
Retta Reveals The ‘Parks And Rec’ Cast Member Who Cried Most On The Last Day Of Shooting
Television fans everywhere are ready to cry their eyes out when “Parks and Recreation” airs its final episode on Feb. 24, but it’s already all over for the residents of…
Kirstie Alley’s Daughter Lillie Is All Grown Up
Kirstie Alley’s adopted daughter, Lillie Stevenson (left), is absolutely gorgeous. We’re talking model-caliber gorgeous. Read the whole story at Fishwrapper
Beck’s 1994 Interview With Thurston Moore Is Worth Watching Again
Beck’s win for Album of the Year at the 57th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night is the perfect excuse to revisit his 1994 MTV interview with Sonic Youth’s Thurston…
Talking Doll Cayla Hacked To Spew Filthy Things
A talking doll designed to be a kid’s best friend may actually be a parent’s worst nightmare. My Friend Cayla is an Internet-connected doll introduced in November that is supposed…
A Huge Number Of Americans Think Brian Williams Should Resign: Poll
The controversy surrounding Brian Williams has led the NBC News anchor to take a short leave of absence from his nightly program. But a new survey shows that many Americans…
Justin Balding, NBC Producer With Brian Williams In Iraq, Says He Never Claimed Chopper Hit By RPG
NEW YORK — NBC News’ Justin Balding, a producer who traveled with Brian Williams on the March 2003 trip at the center of a controversy engulfing the “Nightly News” anchor,…
Obama soon to ask Congress for ISIS war authority
READ: White House to request permission to fight ISIS The biggest flashpoint in the debate over this authorization will be on the question of ground troops. – Regardless of what…