The Brit Awards Red Carpet Was All Over The Place
The Brit Awards may be held to honor achievement in music, but with the hodgepodge of celebrities involved, the evening was also a little bit about the fashion. And on…
Month: February 2015
This Wannabe ‘Better Call Saul’ Lawyer Tried To Sue A Student Over A Twitter Prank
Trolling strangers on the internet rarely leads to consequences. Trolling a self-described “alpha male” and “bad ass lawyer,” however, landed one college student in court fighting over free speech. Attorney…
10 International Women’s Day events you’d be crazy to miss
The list is jam-packed with inspiring women from all walks of lifeamong them scientists, comics, musicians, coders, activists and actors. Whatever you’re into, there’s probably something for you here. SheTalksYVR…
Obama Immigration Move Won’t Solve Health Issues
This piece comes to us courtesy of Stateline. Stateline is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news service of the Pew Charitable Trusts that provides daily reporting and analysis on trends in state…
Blind Man Sees His Wife For the First Time In A Decade After Getting Bionic Eye Implant
A blind man is regaining his sight thanks to some groundbreaking technology. Allen Zderad of Minnesota, has retinitis pigmentosa, an untreatable degenerative eye disease that caused his vision to deteriorate,…
Now You Can Finally Figure Out How Much Your Medical Bills Should Be
This post was originally published by Kaiser Health News (KHN). Kaiser Health News (KHN) is a nonprofit national health policy news service. Buying health care in America is like shopping…
Why The Chinese Community Shouldn’t Rally Around Indicted Cop Peter Liang
Earlier this month, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office announced it would indict NYPD Officer Peter Liang for the killing of Akai Gurley, with the most serious charge leveled against him…
Andy Murray upset by teenager Borna Coric in Dubai
Few had given Coric much chance of winning the pair’s quarterfinal contest at the Dubai Championships, his last victory against a top-10 ranked player dating back to a historic win…
Chicago Mayoral Challenger: ‘Working Class’ To Power Bid To Unseat Rahm Emanuel
CHICAGO (AP) — If Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is going to have a shot at upsetting Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in an April runoff, he’ll need to quickly solidify a coalition…
A Look Inside The Terrible Manual Cops Use To Teach ‘Rape Prevention’
Rape Aggression Defense, or R.A.D., as it brands itself, is one of the most widely offered women’s self-defense programs in the country. R.A.D. was developed by a police officer, and…
My Boyfriend Loves Fat Women
As a fat woman myself, I’m still struggling with how I feel about it. Read the whole story at Buzzfeed
Here’s The Minnesota Timberwolves’ ‘Welcome Home’ Video For Kevin Garnett
After stints in Boston and Brooklyn, Kevin Garnett officially rejoined the first NBA team he ever played for on Wednesday. – Oh, and the Timberwolves destroyed the Washington Wizards, 97-77.
Daily Meditation: Equanimity
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….
This Black Tie Dress Will Take You From The Boardroom To The Ballroom
Rules were meant to be broken. That’s how we feel about fashion and especially about dress codes. With wedding season and event season almost upon us, chances are your inbox…
What It’s Like To Be An Activist When Your State Is Hostile To Reproductive Rights
“Why don’t you just move?” Red state activists explain why they do the work they do. Read the whole story at Cosmopolitan
SeaWorld Loses 1 Million Visitors As It Clings To Orca Captivity
SeaWorld’s troubles persist as evidenced by its fourth quarter earnings released Thursday. Attendance and revenue continued to drop, and SeaWorld suffered a net loss of $25.4 million for the last…
SeaWorld Loses 1 Million Visitors As It Clings To Orca Captivity
SeaWorld’s troubles persist as evidenced by its fourth quarter earnings released Thursday. Attendance and revenue continued to drop, and SeaWorld suffered a net loss of $25.4 million for the last…
Woman Sentenced For Setting Pet Shop On Fire With Puppies, Dogs Inside
KEN RITTER, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Las Vegas pet shop owner who was caught on surveillance video torching her business before 27 puppies and dogs were…
Kim Kardashian Licks Kanye West In Instagram Photo
Apparently this is how Kim Kardashian kisses Kanye West, or at least how she does it on Instagram: #KimKAllDay >A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Feb 25,…
Jerusalem Seminary Damaged In Fire After Suspected Hate Crime
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israeli police say a fire has damaged a Greek Orthodox seminary in Jerusalem in what they suspect is a hate crime. – The attacks have been condemned…
Warren Buffett’s Secret To Staying Young Might Make You Sick
With billions of dollars at his disposal, you’d imagine Warren Buffett enjoying gourmet meals whipped up by a chef and served up on a gold platter. But it turns out…
Horse heaven available — for $22.9m
Former FedEx CEO Ted Weise is selling his 50-acre equestrian estate in Florida, which includes scenic horse riding trails and a riding arena. Oh, and when you’ve dusted yourself down…
Craig Sager Is Finally Healthy And Returning To NBA Sidelines, Crazy Suits And All
Some good news for once: Craig Sager is finally healthy enough to return to work. The sartorial legend and occasional sideline reporter for TNT and TBS will return to the…
Boomers’ Homes Are Once Again Their Castles
Aging Baby Boomers apparently missed the memo about how badly they’ve prepared for retirement. While study after study highlights inadequate retirement savings and planning, a new survey and report sponsored…
Boston’s Interfaith Clergy Send A YouTube Message To Storm-Battered City
It’s been a tough winter for Boston. – “Our city has more of that going on now than in recent memory – homelessness is up, and this winter is taking…
Why Astronaut Ron Garan Thinks We Should Colonize The Moon Before Mars
As the Dutch-based Mars One venture continues to narrow down candidates for its one-way mission to the red planet, the idea of a permanent human settlement in space is seeming…
A Brief Guide To The Basic Fundamentals Of Art Therapy
The British Association of Art Therapists defines art therapy as “a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of communication.” There are no limits on who…
South Korea Strikes Down Adultery Law
South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Thursday struck down a 62-year-old law that made adultery an offense punishable by up to two years in prison, citing the country’s changing sexual mores…
New Report Offers A Look At ‘Survival Sex’ And The LGBTQ Youth Who Are Turning To It
After his grandmother kicked him out into the cold, someone offered the 19-year-old a warm bed for the weekend. All the guy wanted in exchange for his hospitality was sex….
Jonathan Lethem On ‘Lucky Alan,’ Sea World And Sci-Fi
The protagonist of a story from Jonathan Lethem’s new collection, “Pending Vegan,” describes himself to readers as a pending vegan. In fact, he’s privately renamed himself Pending Vegan. He’s at…