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If you work in an office, you already know this: Meetings are the worst. – — Flowchart designed by Alissa Scheller
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West Virginia Lawmaker Saira Blair: Anti-Abortion Legislation ‘Isn’t About A Woman’s Body’
West Virginia Del. Saira Blair (R) said Wednesday that legislation that would ban abortions after 20 weeks “isn’t about a woman’s body.” “It’s about the child she is carrying,” Blair…
‘House Of Cards’ Season 3 Leaked On Netflix Two Weeks Before Premiere Date
“House of Cards” appeared on Netflix two weeks early when viewers found most of the third season available to stream on Wednesday. BuzzFeed’s Ira Madison alerted the masses: UM ALERT….
Ricky Martin On His New Album, His Breakup And Those Shirtless Instagram Shots
Ricky Martin opens up about new music, his much-publicized breakup and his gay sex symbol status in a new interview with PrideSource. The 43-year-old Latin superstar says his six-year relationship…
5 Credit Cards With Big Summer Travel Rewards
What better way to deal with winter than to start planning a summer vacation? – Sign up here for Live Today, HuffPost Live’s new morning email that will let you…
Why Some School Principals In Florida Still Spank Students
Corporal punishment is ineffective and should be banned, according to a new report that studied the use of physical discipline in Florida school districts. In the study, “Corporal Punishment In…
Bill To Restore Voting Rights Act Gets Another Bipartisan Push
WASHINGTON — House lawmakers are giving another push to legislation that went nowhere in the last Congress: a bill to restore the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act. The bill, introduced…
Seattle Burglar Gets Stuck In Air Vent Trying To Escape
A burglary suspect who cut through the drywall of Seattle apartment building to try to escape capture got stuck in an air duct and had to be rescued by firefighters….
A Celebration Of Black History, Yesterday And Today, In Jaw-Dropping Photos
Black history is all around us. The street corners, churches, stores, apartments, empty lots and parks we pass by everyday share a rich history of the black lives that lived…
Samuel L. Jackson: I’ll Never Get Tired Of Motherf**kers
As far as we know, Samuel L. Jackson isn’t going for a record, but he might get it anyway … because he LOVES sayin’ motherf**ker … as much as he…
9 Hilarious ‘SNL’ Auditions That You Need To Watch
“Saturday Night Live” celebrates 40 years on the air this weekend with a blow-out three-hour special. The show will include celebs such as Jack Nicholson and Taylor Swift, among many,…
Obama Says His Plan To Fight ISIS Strikes ‘Necessary Balance’
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said the war authorization proposal he unveiled Wednesday strikes the “necessary balance,” giving him the flexibility to fight Islamic State militants without setting the nation…
Pink Poses Nude For PETA
Pink is the latest celebrity to pose nude for PETA as part of their “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” campaign. Read the whole story at GossipCop
Do The Grammys Have A Race Problem? The 2015 Grammys The Whitest In 35 Years
Just like the Oscars, conversation has been stirring about the whitewashing of the Grammys. In the past six years, Best Rap Album has gone to a white guys four times:…
Dinosaurs May Have Munched On This ‘Magic’ Fungus 100 Million Years Ago
Mind-altering drugs aren’t new–in fact, even dinosaurs may have been getting high back in the Cretaceous Era. – The study was published in the 2015 issue of the journal Palaeodiversity.
A Rare Success For No Labels Actually Makes Washington Dysfunction Worse
No Labels, a loosely organized collection of platitude wielders, hasn’t achieved much in its short time on this Earth. At least as far as its stated purpose of ending partisanship…
UNC Shooting Leaves Muslims Wondering: Was This A Hate Crime?
After three Muslim students were fatally shot on Tuesday by a self-described “anti-theist,” Muslims were divided about whether the shooting was a hate crime motivated by prejudice against Islam. The…
President Of The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Thinks David Axelrod’s Just ‘Out To Sell Books’
President Obama’s stance on gay marriage has come under fire recently after former White House advisor David Axelrod made the claim that the President supported same-sex marriage all along, despite…
Mourners Organize Prayers And Vigils For Chapel Hill Shooting Victims
Following the shooting deaths of three Muslim university students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Tuesday, Muslim and non-Muslim mourners alike have taken to social media to organize prayers and…
Why Two Non-Virgins Decided To Save Themselves For Marriage
Gunnar Larson wasn’t a virgin when he started dating his now-wife Sarah, and neither was she. But they decided that they were going to wait until their wedding night to…
Atheists React To Chapel Hill Shooting Of Muslim Family Members
The fatal shooting Tuesday of three members of a Muslim family in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has prompted condemnation and calls for introspection and compassion from prominent atheists and atheist…
Kandi Burruss And Todd Tucker Dish On Valentine’s Day Advice, Sex In The Black Community
Maintaining a long-lasting relationship often comes with a number of responsibilities and standards set by couples, which can either result in a lifetime of fulfillment or end in a complete…
Monessen Middle School Students Given ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Puzzles
Parents in a Pennsylvania school district are turning 50 shades of red over word search puzzles given to middle school students based on an erotic novel and movie. – The…
The Media’s Obsession With ‘Gaffes’ Makes It Impossible To Have Interesting Politicians
violent terrorist attacks are both scary and morally wrong: Read the whole story at Vox.com
What Happens When American Kids Try Breakfasts From All Over The World
Few experiences are as entertaining as watching kids react to new, unusual foods. – H/T Tastefully Offensive
Judge Behind Alabama Marriage Equality Carries On Family Legacy Of Advancing Civil Rights
WASHINGTON — On Monday, Alabama became the 37th state where same-sex couples could legally get married. The person who paved the way for this historic moment was Callie Granade, a…
David Cross Doesn’t Hold Back On Kim Kardashian While Talking ‘Hits’ (NSFW)
If someone asked you how Kim Kardsashian became famous, what would you say? – Find the full interview with Cross on Aol Build.
Former Hooters Waitress Proves You Don’t Need A Harvard MBA To Be A Successful Leader
NEW YORK — The lobby of the Ace Hotel was bustling on a recent Monday afternoon. Twenty- and 30-somethings in scarves, chunky sweaters and jeans typed at laptops and huddled…
Photo Series Shows That Despite Looking Different, All Families Are The Same At Heart
Statistics show that the American family looks quite different than when June Cleaver represented the model mom. Currently, roughly six million kids and adults have an LGBT parent, and the…
Despite Obstacles, Black Love Is ‘Incredibly Resilient And Beautiful’
Through the years, countless media stories have focused on the perils of black love, from articles pointing to the supposed undesirability of black women to the numbers behind failing black…