Whooo Could Resist These Owls?!
Owl of us have something to be thankful for. – They also might want some food from you.
Month: February 2015
Rick Snyder: Michigan To Recognize 300 Gay Marriages From 2014
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) announced Wednesday that the state will recognize some 300 same-sex marriages conducted in 2014. The governor faced a deadline Wednesday to either appeal a recent…
Paul Ryan’s First Tax Legislation Adds Nearly $100 Billion To Deficit
WASHINGTON — The first bills promoted by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) as the new chairman of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee would add nearly $100 billion to the deficit…
The Bottom Line: ‘Funny Girl’ By Nick Hornby
Funny Girl by Nick Hornby Riverhead, $27.95 Published Feb. 3, 2015
Lolita The Captive Killer Whale To Get Endangered Protections
The federal government has decided that a captive killer whale that has been performing for decades at the Miami Seaquarium deserves the same protection as a small population of endangered…
The Idea Of The ‘Perfect Body’ Hurts Men, Too
“I’m tired of hearing people analyse — criticize — appraise — and hate on my body.” That’s what men participating in a new BuzzFeed video, “Things Men Are Tired Of…
Supporters Shave Heads, Post #NoHairSelfies For World Cancer Day
Cancer advocates are letting their hair down, but they’re not getting too comfortable. Wednesday marks World Cancer Day, the advocacy event that raises awareness and funds for organizations that support…
Main Drain Home Urinal Is The Solution To Men Leaving The Toilet Seat Up
How many times have you yelled at your significant other to “Put the toilet seat down!”? We’re guessing it’s far more than you can count. One guy has a solution…
Omidyar In Hawaii: The Billionaire In The Corner
www.civilbeat.com: – Read the whole story at www.civilbeat.com
10 Clichés About Love That Won’t Save Your Marriage
Hollywood makes matters of the heart seem so simple. If real like was like the movies, you could win over your lover or end an argument with one perfectly scripted…
Lennon & Maisy Covered Charli XCX’s ‘Boom Clap,’ And It’s Totally Picture Perfect
Just in time for the return of “Nashville,” the ABC show’s youngest stars have released a new duet — this time a cover of Charli XCX’s chart-topping tune “Boom Clap.”…
California Bill Would Repeal Personal Belief Exemption For Vaccines
Two California lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday morning that would eliminate parents’ ability to opt out of school-mandated vaccines because of personal beliefs. – California is one of 19 states…
The Country Where People Literally Reach Out To Help Moms Breastfeed In Public
While moms in America are often starred at or shamed for breastfeeding in public, the opposite is true in Africa. – Sign up here for Live Today, HuffPost Live’s morning…
The New York Times Has Reached Peak Cat
The New York Times has written about a ton of cats over the past 140 years. Read the whole story at The Dodo
Pigeon Pageant Lets Underappreciated Birds Strut Their Stuff
Dogs aren’t the only animals that vie for best in show. Hundreds of breeds of pigeons compete in their own version of the Westminster show, strutting on long, thick legs…
The Key To Happiness At Work That Has Nothing To Do With Your Actual Job
As we spend more time at the office, we search even harder for better ways to achieve the mythical “work-life balance”. From taking lunchtime walks to adjusting frustrating commutes to…
Sloths Are ‘Magical’ Creatures. Here’s Definitive Proof
“Sloths are very magical animals,” says Claire Trimer, a sloth wrangler. “I’ve watched the effect that they have on other people, not just me… People just fall in love with…
16 Questions For Men That Reveal The Casual Sexism Women Experience Every Day
Sexism can be hard to point out when it’s so engrained in our everyday lives. Clementine Ford, however, found an awesome way to highlight casual sexism with a simple hashtag….
Obviously, This Is How You Survive The Apocalypse
Would it kill you to listen to Mr. Forthright for once? – H/T Tastefully Offensive
ISIS has miscalculated
The barbaric, elaborately stage-managed video that showed Jordanian pilot Moath al-Kasasbeh being burned alive was a calculated move by ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to weaken the resolve of Jordan…
LOL So Beyoncé Will Be At The Grammys Too
On Monday, after Taylor Swift announced that she wouldn’t perform at this year’s Grammys, we here at HuffPost Entertainment tweeted the following: – A representative for the Grammys was not…
Mississippi Want To See ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ More Than Everyone
Southern and Midwest States are way more excited than to see “Fifty Shades of Grey” than the rest of the country, according to Fandango’s ticket sales. It’s already become the…
Andy Cohen Shuts Down ‘Real Housewives’ For ‘My Gays’ Comments
FINALLY, someone said it. – Check the clip out for yourself above (H/T Instinct)
News Anchors Crack Up Over ‘De-Sheeting’ Toilet Paper Report
If you get a kick out of the term “de-sheeting,” you’re not alone. The WGN morning news anchors in Chicago completely lost it while talking about toilet paper Tuesday. –…
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Says Marijuana ‘Can Be Helpful’ For Some Medical Conditions
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the nation’s newest surgeon general, says that marijuana “can be helpful” for some medical conditions, and wants science to dictate policy on the federally banned substance. “We…
This Is How Many Words Are Spoken By Women In The Bible
There are 93 women who speak in the Bible, 49 of whom are named. These women speak a total of 14,056 words collectively — roughly 1.1 percent of the total…
In Case You Were Wondering, Monet’s Paintings Still Sell For Millions Of Dollars
A Venetian waterscape by Claude Monet has sold for more than $35 million at a London auction as the high-end art market shows resilience in a bumpy global economy. “Le…
If You Aren’t My Child, Don’t Call Me Mom
heedlessly, actually, as if this universal and mundane moniker were a pet name bestowed upon me by my beloved. In this same context, I also love “mommy.” And — especially…
Taco Bell’s New Quesalupa Is Being Tested In Toledo, Ohio
Is your stomach rumbling? That’s probably because it’s hungry for a new Taco Bell Quesalupa. As if giving away free Doritos Locos Tacos for a month wasn’t enough, Taco Bell…
Arizona Attorney General’s Office Wants Lawsuit Of Teacher Raped By Prison Inmate Dismissed
The office of Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich (R) has asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit of a teacher who was stabbed and sexually assaulted inside a state…