Barbershop Quartet Breaks Into Song During Flight Delay, Makes Everything Better
A barbershop quartet transformed an irksome flight delay into a wonderful moment when they delighted their fellow passengers by breaking into song. – H/T Reddit
Month: February 2015
Not The Way White Girls Do
Girls of color don’t have films made about them. Especially not in the way white girls do. There’s no Mean Girls featuring a black co-lead, or a Ten Things I…
Friend: Drone crasher wants to apologize to Obama family
Still unnamed by authorities, the flyer of the DJI Phantom quadcopter, who is also a U.S. intelligence agency employee, is declining comment. The drone’s owner only spoke to CNN on…
Expanded federal ban on profiling doesn’t apply at borders, airport screening
The new guidelines replace ones in place since 2003, which prohibit profiling based on race and ethnicity, but also include broad exemptions for national security investigations. The Justice Department will…
Attorney General Eric Holder to go to Paris in wake of attack
In the wake of deadly terrorist attack on the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hedbo, the United States has repeatedly said it will work closely within its own intelligence and defense…
Saudi dilemma: How to spot potential terrorist amid tide of human misery
I’d been asking the Saudi Interior Ministry to take me there for several years. Now I was in the desert kingdom covering King Salman bin Abdulaziz’s ascent to the throne,…
These Kids From The Bronx Inspired Verizon’s Black History Ad
During a month in which schools around the country will open their textbooks to explore the lives of the first black inventors, scientists, or astronauts, there are six black and…
Imbolc 2015: Facts, Dates, Traditions And Rituals To Know
For many in the U.S., the only ‘religious’ event this time of year is the Super Bowl. But for many pagans and Wiccans, February 2 marks the important holiday, Imbolc,…
Here’s How The Stars Celebrated The 2015 Super Bowl
Whether they were cheering on the New England Patriots or the Seattle Seahawks, or were just in it for the commercials (we’re looking at you, Reese Witherspoon), celebrities cleared their…
Are Heeled Snow Boots Worth Adding To Your Winter Wardrobe? We Put 5 Pairs To The Test
We know what you’re thinking — heels and snow are two terms that do not go well together. And yes, if you live in a place like New York City,…
Here Are The Best Cities To Find A Job In 2015
The U.S. job market just had its best year for hiring in 15 years, and according to a recent report from jobs website ZipRecruiter, certain cities in the West, Midwest…
Meet One Of Katy Perry’s Super Bowl Halftime Sharks
Katy Perry blew everyone’s minds on Sunday night during the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. There was a giant robotic jungle cat, dancing chess pieces, Missy Elliott, Lenny Kravitz and…
Storm Heads Toward Northeast After Blanketing Midwest
A winter storm is bringing its fury to the Northeast on Monday, causing the cancellation of flights, classes and major court cases a day after it dumped up to a…
All The Celebrity Cameos ‘SNL’ Has Planned For Its 40th Anniversary Special So Far
“SNL” will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a three-hour special on Feb. 15, and in TV spots that aired during and after the Super Bowl, NBC announced some celebrities who…
The big dangers of ‘big data’
“Big data” and “evidence-based policy” are the dominant ideas of our moment. A May 2014 White House report put it this way: “Big data will become an historic driver of…
Steph Grant Talks About Life As A Photographer For LGBT Weddings
We’re in love! This stunning collection of photos belongs to Steph Grant, a photographer who dedicated much of 2014 to documenting the weddings of LGBT couples. Throughout the past year,…
A History Of LGBT Art Being Too Offensive And Irreverent For Mainstream Eyes (NSFW)
Offensive. Irreverent. Lurid. Debased. Risky. Obscene. Indecent. Degenerate. Vulgar. Debauched. Depraved. Lewd. These are just some of the words critics used to describe art that, well, just doesn’t cut if…
Truck Driver Pulling Teeth Behind The Wheel Causes Crash: Cops
Alabama authorities say a tractor-trailer crashed on Interstate 20 because the driver lost control while he was pulling one of his teeth. The Alabama Highway Patrol says the truck driver…
How The Oscar-Nominated ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Team Created Thanos
The Oscar-nominated visual effects team behind “Guardians of the Galaxy” created entire galaxy of alien species, including a sentient alien tree (Groot) and a wise-cracking raccoon (Rocket). But it was…
Female Artist Photographs 100 Naked Women To Show The Power Of A Strong Nude Photo (NSFW)
Note: This photo series contains lots of nudity. You’ve been warned. – “I wanted to offer this experience to the real women around me who I respect and admire for…
‘Massive: Gay Erotic Manga And The Men Who Make It,’ Chronicles Gay Japanese Manga
Are you ready for one of the most comprehensive anthologies of Japanese gay manga available in the English language? “Massive: Gay Erotic Manga And The Men Who Make It” is…
Florida Man Tried To Circumcise Nephew: Cops
Police in Florida say a 24-year-old man is accused of aggravated domestic battery after trying to circumcise his 20-month-old nephew. – Information from: Ocala (Fla.) Star-Banner, http://www.starbanner.com/
Vine launches kid-friendly app
The online platform was acquired by Twitter in October 2012 and recently announced that it has more than 40 million registered users.
Fit for football? Uncovering the secrets of the soccer medical
It’s the mayhem of transfer deadline day. The clubs have agreed a fee, agents and money-men are done haggling over personal terms and a freshly minted contract awaits a signature…
New Greek Leader Softens Rhetoric On Debt Talks With Europe
Greece’s new prime minister is striking a more conciliatory tone over the country’s push to renegotiate its bailout loans. He says the Greek people expect him to carry out tough…
EU Parliament Evacuated As Police Check Suspicious Car
Belgian police have evacuated hundreds of people from the European Parliament after a suspicious vehicle was spotted nearby. Parliament spokesman Jaume Duch Guillot said Monday that “police evacuated three of…
Christie: We vaccinate our kids, but it’s parent choice
“I also understand that parents need to have some measure of choice as well. So that’s a balance the government has to decide,” Christie added. Asked whether he was advocating…
Fox News Host Megyn Kelly Has Some News About Women — But Not Everyone’s On Board
Speaking of women swearing in the workplace, this clip is pretty damn awesome. Read the whole story at Upworthy.com
Obama Argues Americans Are Safer On His Watch
President Barack Obama is pushing back against criticism of his foreign policy, arguing that Americans are safer on his watch. – He says the job of fighting against extremism is…
Katy Perry’s Super Bowl halftime show is totally meme-worthy
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