Opinion: Should Muslims really apologize for terror attacks?
People should demand public statements like, “I condemn this act,” from those who have some kind of accountability in connection with the act. There is always a crucial line between…
Month: February 2015
Gordon Brown Fast Facts
Birth place: Glasgow, Scotland Birth name: James Gordon Brown Father: John Brown, a Church of Scotland minister Mother: Jessie Elizabeth “Bunty” (Souter) Brown Marriage: Sarah Macaulay (August 3, 2000-present) Children:…
Hank Aaron Fast Facts
Birth place: Mobile, Alabama Birth name: Henry Louis Aaron Father: Herbert Aaron Mother: Estella (Pritchett) Aaron Marriages: Billye Williams (1973-present); Barbara Lucas (1953-1971, divorced) – 2002 – Receives the Presidential…
Siemens to axe 7,800 jobs
Siemens expanded its energy operations last year by buying Dresser-Rand (DRC) for $7.6 billiononly to see the oil prices halve within six months. – Most stock quote data provided by…
Ukraine Insists Any Pact With Putin Must Adhere to Terms Set in September Accord
KIEV, Ukraine — As the leaders of Germany and France prepared to travel to Moscow on Friday to press President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on a deal to end…
Anger over pilot’s death fuels Jordan’s airstrikes on ISIS
He embraced Safi al-Kasasbeh and promised vengeance for his son’s death. He delivered it the same day in the form of airstrikes on ISIS’ claimed capital of Raqqa in Syria….
Ryan Moore: Globetrotting jockey who quietly conquered the flat-racing world
Ryan Moore is seemingly the British monarch’s jockey of choice and no wonder. The consensus is that the Englishman is the best in the business, a view enhanced by his…
Critics Seize On Obama’s ISIS Remarks at Prayer Breakfast
WASHINGTON — President Obama may have thought he was giving a straightforward history lesson at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday when he compared the atrocities of the Islamic State…
What to watch for at the Grammys
But that’s not all to look out for at this year’s biggest night for the music industry. You might also want to stay tuned for: A special performance by Beyonce…
Business Offers Stand-In Mother For Stressed-Out Students
OK, do not judge. A Pittsburgh woman has launched a business for students and young professionals who find that leaving the nest is sometimes overwhelming. What does she do for…
Apple CEO who fired Steve Jobs: ‘I wish I had hired him back’
“I say that without any reservation,” said Sculley. “Tim is doing a brilliant job.” Related: The Apple Watch will flop. Here’s why Sculley said comparing Cook to former Microsoft (MSFT,…
‘Cheese Cupid’ Is Like Tinder For Wine And Cheese, But It’s ALWAYS A Match
Chocolate and peanut butter. Beyonce and Jay Z. Wine and cheese. Some things are just meant to be together. But finding love isn’t always easy, which is why we’re on…
10 Tips For Leadership When You’re Not The Boss
When founders and CEOs look to hire and promote managers, they want people who exhibit leadership. But how can you exhibit leadership if you’re stuck in individual contributor roles? No…
Vegetarians Remember The Last Thing They Ate Before Swearing Off Meat For Good
I remember The Moment. It all happened on a summer afternoon, a day with the kind of breeze that teases early notes of fall. Beaming sun but crisp air. My…
How To Remove A Marker Stain From Every Surface In Your Home
We never let it stain on our parade. –
This Side-Table-Turned-Rowing-Machine Takes Functional Decor To A Whole New Level
In a teeny-tiny home or apartment, every square inch counts. It’s often a challenge just trying to squeeze in the basic furniture but a home gym?! You must be kidding….
What HuffPost Style Editors Want For Valentine’s Day
Ready or not, Valentine’s Day is around the corner. And while some shun the Hallmark holiday, any day that includes chocolate and pretty lingerie is one that we can get…
Obama most polarizing president in modern history
That 70% gap in approval from the parties ties for the fifth-most polarized year for a president in the past 60. – Obama’s most polarized year was his fourth, when…
Kid Rock: ‘There’s No Winning That Battle’
Talk Interview by JEFF HIMMELMAN – You recently did a tour with $20 tickets and $4 beers. Is it your goal going forward to keep it affordable? Yeah. Even if…
Electronic Surveillance by Spy Agencies Was Illegal, British Court Says
LONDON — The court that oversees intelligence agencies in Britain ruled on Friday that the electronic mass surveillance of cellphone and other online communications data had been conducted unlawfully. –…
A son, husband, national hero; slain pilot unites Jordan
“He always wanted to be a pilot,” she said. He was a really smart guy, and everyone loved him. And he was well-known, and he was that guy who was…
Gravity wins: GoPro stock plummets 10%
Still too expensive? The stock trades at more than 40 times 2015 earnings estimates, a very rich priceespecially for a company that critics view as a fad. “Rubik’s cube and…
Young Men Really Do Want Older Women, New Study Says
A few months ago a study came out that broke the hearts of women everywhere. Researched and compiled by the fine people at OKCupid, it revealed that when it comes…
New ISIS video shows children in class, men at ‘Sharia institute’
The video, a far cry from the militants’ regular footage of grisly killings, touts a new curriculum for 24 schools in the Syrian town of Raqqa, its de facto capital….
TurboTax halts all state tax filings due to fraud concerns
“Unfortunately, the bad guys have a lot of places to get information,” she said. Just this week, insurance giant Anthem (ANTM) was hit by a massive data breach, where information…
Obama’s Public Encounter With the Dalai Lama Riles China
BEIJING — The Chinese state-run media on Friday lambasted President Obama after he publicly, and warmly, greeted the Dalai Lama during a prayer breakfast in Washington, calling it a shortsighted…
Why One Woman Is Launching The First Horse-Themed Film Festival For Her 60th Birthday
This is one story from Huff/Post50’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the…
Filing a false tax return comes with big penalties
Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer. Morningstar:…
Human Behavior and Physics Hamper Rail Safety Systems
Engineers and transportation safety experts around the world are working to reduce the dangers of grade-level rail crossings like the one in Valhalla, N.Y., that was the scene of a…
Disney invents an adorable robot for making giant sand drawings
At just under two feet long and 15 inches wide and tall, the BeachBot can autonomously fill a 30-square-foot area of sand with images from the “Lion King” or “Finding…