11 Ways To Stay Safe While Running Outside This Winter
Once winter strikes, it’s not too difficult to convince the majority of exercisers to take their sweat sessions indoors. In fact, finding the motivation to squeeze a workout into a…
Month: February 2015
11 Surprising Reasons You Should Smile Every Day
Whether you woke up on the wrong side of the bed, picked a fight with a loved one or struggled through that morning commute to a job you don’t particularly…
8 Cold Remedies That Really Work, According To Science
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? And should you actually feed a cold and starve a fever? While there’s some true behind both, it’s a bit…
Poll: Bush narrowly leads in New Hampshire
READ: Rand Paul stakes out libertarian claim in Iowa Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and neurosurgeon Ben Carson came in at 6%, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio earned 5% support, and…
Obama Earns More Support On The Economy, New Poll Shows
Americans’ views of President Barack Obama have improved slightly in the past two months, and opinions are more positive about the direction of the country and the health of the…
Yoko Ono Fast Facts
Birth place: Tokyo, Japan Birth name: Ono Yōko (in Japanese) Father: Yeisuke Ono, bank executive (also spelled Eisuke) Mother: Isoko (Yasuda) Ono Marriages: John Lennon (March 20, 1969-December 8, 1980,…
Questions And Answers About ‘American Sniper’ Murder Trial
Iraq War veteran Eddie Ray Routh is preparing to stand trial, charged with capital murder in the shootings of “American Sniper” author and former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and his…
UNC basketball legend Dean Smith dies at 83, university says
He is often mentioned in the same breath as former Indiana and Texas Tech coach Bobby Knight, Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim and longtime rival Mike Krzyzewski of Duke, all of whom…
Jeh Johnson: Furloughs coming at DHS if funding stalls
READ: Rand Paul defends shushing interview – He said otherwise, he won’t be allowed to fund new initiatives for border security, hire extra Secret Service agents for the 2016 presidential…
Sara X Returns For Valentine’s Day, Twerks Her Boobs To Beethoven
Valentine’s Day may have its share of haters, but this year, Sara X is here spread the love or at least have a few laughs. The boob-twerking model made a…
Stephen Hadley Fast Facts
Birth place: Toledo, Ohio Birth name: Stephen John Hadley Father: Robert Hadley, Jr. – April 25, 2012 – The RiceHadley Group announces that former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is…
Jordan Says It Conducted 56 Air Raids In Three Days Against ISIS
AMMAN, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Jordan’s air force chief said on Sunday his country’s jet fighters had conducted 56 raids in three days of intensified bombing targeting a stronghold of…
Iranian Officials Say Now Is The Time For A Nuclear Deal
With an approaching deadline on reaching a nuclear deal with Tehran, Iranian officials on Sunday signaled a willingness to come to an agreement, with Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif telling…
Iran Presses for Progress in Nuclear Negotiations
MUNICH — As consultations continued here on a possible new cease-fire arrangement with Russia and Ukraine, Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said on Sunday that Tehran does not favor…
Boko Haram Attacks Niger Border, Bombs Market
By Issifou Djibo DIFFA, Niger, Feb 8 (Reuters) – At least five people were killed when a bomber struck a market in the town of Diffa in southeastern Niger on…
World Leaders Aim To Hold Ukraine Summit In Minsk Wednesday
The leaders of Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine aim to hold a summit in Minsk this week as they try to stem fighting in eastern Ukraine, officials said Sunday. The…
This Week In Pictures: Faith In Practice Around The World, February 1 to February 7
Humans express their faith in a multitude of ways. These photos capture the incredible diversity within faith practices that happen in our world in the span of just one week….
‘Sacred Sperm’ Film Explores Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Taboos
JERUSALEM (AP) – Like so many parents, Ori Gruder was grappling with how to talk to his 10-year-old son about sex. Being a member of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox religious community, which…
Vatican Prepares To Open Showers, Barber Shop For Homeless In Rome
The Vatican is finishing renovations on public restrooms just off St. Peter’s Square that will include three showers and a barber shop for the homeless. – Francis has stepped up…
Dominican Sisters Minister To Refugees In Iraq
The story was first published on Global Sisters Report. In the middle of makeshift refugee camps, the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena are trying to make life work….
Greek Leader To Reject Austerity, Lay Out Hard Leftist Program
By Jeremy Gaunt ATHENS, Feb 8 (Reuters) – New Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will lay out his radical left-wing government’s policies in a speech later on Sunday, firmly rejecting…
Pro golf pioneer Billy Casper dies at age 83
The PGA posted news of Casper’s death as well, describing him as “one of the most prolific PGA TOUR winners in history and long considered among the sport’s finest putters.”…
North Korea Launches 5 Short-Range Missiles
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired five short-range missiles off its eastern coast on Sunday in a demonstration of its improving missile technology, the South Korean Defense Ministry said….
Oil worker union strike grows larger
Shell (RDSA), which is taking a lead role for the companies in the labor talks, said it is “committed to providing competitive pay and benefits to our employees.” – Most…
These Amazing Instagram Photos Of Finland Will Make You Appreciate Winter
We have decided that we want to spend our next vacation staring at the stars and taking in the snow in Finland. Yes, that’s right, we actually want to spend…
We Found The Hat That Might Forever Replace Your Beanie
While we always like to spend a good part of our time talking about all the amazing clothes we see in any given week, we also like to discuss the…
Gabrielle Union’s Soft Smokey Eyes & More Celebrity Beauty Looks We Loved This Week
Gabrielle Union has been sporting gorgeous hair and makeup while promoting the second season of the BET series “Being Mary Jane.” The smokey eyes she wore on “Extra” is at…
8 Reasons You’ll Be More Productive As A Digital Nomad
We’re all for unplugging on vacation. But in order to make travel a lifestyle, you’re gonna have to work while abroad. The good news is you’ll join a legion of…
5 American Cities You Should Visit In 2015
In 2014, Minneapolis, Kansas City and Richmond were the coolest place to be. But with a new year brings a new set of cities to add to your bucket list….
HSBC helped conceal $100 billion in Swiss accounts
Related: Offshore corporate cash piles at risk from Obama tax plan – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA,…