Artist Claims Hanging Penis Sculptures Are Clouds
Residents of Auckland, New Zealand are suspicious of claims that these newly-installed aluminum mesh sculptures at a train station in New Lynn are meant to resemble clouds: – To be…
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18 Gifts From Exes That Are Totally Grounds For Divorce
Like it or not, gift giving is an unavoidable part of being in a relationship. But some people in relationships really can’t seem to grasp the importance of a thoughtful…
Do Committed Gay Couples View Masturbation Differently Than Straight Couples?
Jenny Block, author of Open: Love, Sex, and Life in an Open Marriage, discussed how she and her same-sex partner approached mutual masturbation while being in a committed relationship in…
Colombian FARC Rebels Invite Miss Universe To Peace Talks
She isn’t the first beauty pageant winner to talk of wanting peace, but she actually got an offer to help achieve it. – CNN noted that FARC is considered a…
HSBC Admits Failings After Reports Reveal Subsidiary Helped Rich Hide Money
* HSBC admits failings by Swiss subsidiary * Leaked documents allege bank helped clients to evade taxes * Allegations date back to 2006-07 * Clients include music and sports stars,…
The Rise Of This Erotic Garden Will Come Hard And Fast, Breast Assured (NSFW)
It’s the Garden of Hedon! Katai Kamminga erected what is quite possibly the first erotic garden (and teahouse!) in Southeast Asia, blurring the oh-so-thin line between sex organs and stamen….
Republicans Want Photo ID Requirement For Food Stamps
WASHINGTON — Even though the previous Congress spent two years fighting over comprehensive food stamp legislation, some Republicans in the current Congress want another bite. – Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Texas),…
‘Humpback Whales’ Film Is An Important Reminder That Not Every Environmental Story Is Bad News
With so many of the world’s biggest environmental stories dominated by degradation, loss and rapid change, it can be quite relieving to get a little bit of good news. In…
Heinz Sriracha Ketchup Is Coming To America. Are You Ready?
It’s only February, but holy prepare-your-tastebuds has it already been a good year for sriracha lovers. In January, Lee Kum Kee introduced a new sriracha chili ketchup and in February,…
Ai Weiwei’s Zodiac Sculptures Head To Auction For $3 Million
A group of golden animal heads by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei representing the signs of the zodiac is up for sale in London. – A larger version of Ai’s zodiac…
Hello Mr. Magazine Wants You To Dance At Valentine’s Day Hello Love 2015 Event
Hello Mr., a magazine that launched in 2013 and views itself as “a community of men who date men starting new conversations about their interests, loves, hopes, and fears,” is…
Inmate Accused Of Impregnating Guards, Drug Smuggling Sentenced To 12 Years
The gang member who prosecutors say dealt drugs, impregnated four guards and oversaw a drug-smuggling operation while incarcerated at a Baltimore jail has been sentenced to 12 years in prison….
Gov. Ige Drastically Cuts Funds For Public Housing
www.civilbeat.com: Dozens of Hawaii’s public housing projects have an immediate repair and maintenance backlog totaling an estimated $275 million.
Michael Gambon Retires From Theater Acting Due To Memory Loss
“Harry Potter” star Michael Gambon has announced he’s retiring from theater acting now that he’s struggling to remember his lines. – And while Gambon has retired from the stage, he…
Ricky Martin Explains Why He’s Raising His Children On The Road
Ricky Martin may be raising his 6-year-old twin sons Matteo and Valentino as “road babies,” but the single father says that doesn’t mean their life is unstable. Martin, 43, is…
A Painting a Day
On Kawara, the subject of a vast and elegant retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum, was born in Japan and lived very, very quietly in Manhattan for fifty years until his…
Former ABC News President Says Industry Partly To Blame For Brian Williams Fiasco
In a HuffPost Live interview Monday, former ABC News president David Westin laid blame on both Brian Williams for his lying mess and on the television industry as an enabling…
15 Real-Life Valentine’s Day Disasters
For every devoted Valentine’s Day fan, there are probably 247 people who detest it — the hoopla, the pressure, the ick factor of a holiday all about the commodification of…
The Forgotten Muslims Of Early America
It was not the imam’s first time at the rodeo. – Read the whole story at The New York Times
Protest Held After San Francisco Archbishop Tells Teachers To Follow Church Teachings
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — About 100 people attended a vigil outside the Roman Catholic cathedral in San Francisco on Friday to protest the local archbishop’s move to require teachers at…
WV Lawmaker Brian Kurcaba Apologizes For Controversial Rape Comment
West Virginia Del. Brian Kurcaba (R) apologized Friday for a comment he made last week that pregnancy from rape could be “beautiful.” – Kurcaba’s comments were similar to ones made…
Ledisi Admits ‘Little’ Disappointment Over Beyoncé’s Grammy Performance
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyonce gave a resplendent rendition of “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” at the Grammys but it was Ledisi who gave the song revived attention with her…
Publisher Of Ebony Shrinks In Search Of Growth
Johnson Publishing, parent company of Ebony magazine, has the weighty title of “curator of the African-American experience.” But the corporate base supporting that role keeps shrinking. The company’s recent decision…
Weed-Legalizing President Launches Website To Keep In Touch With Fans
Fans have a new way to keep in touch with outgoing President José “Pepe” Mujica. The leftwing politician launched a website on Saturday, where he says he’ll direct his messages…
Every Single Kid Who Was Orphaned By Ebola In Guinea Now Has A Home
Every child who was orphaned by Ebola in Guinea has a familiar place to call home — an astounding development considering these kids were shunned just a few months ago….
Mary Neal Says She Knew About Her Son’s Death Years Before It Happened (VIDEO)
Many have dreamed of what the afterlife looks like — a tunnel of light, a set of pearly white gates — but Dr. Mary Neal, an orthopedic spine surgeon, says…
TV Reporter Shoves Guy Walking Into His Shot, Will NOT Be Interrupted
You invade this Los Angeles reporter’s space at your own peril. – H/T FTVLive
Justin Bieber’s Sneakers Fetch Over $62,000 For Food Bank That Helped Pop Star
A pair of Justin Bieber’s Nike basketball shoes has fetched more than $62,000 in an eBay auction to benefit a food bank in the pop star’s hometown of Stratford, Ontario….
Beck & Annie Lennox Blew Up On Spotify Thanks To The Grammys
No one was probably more surprised by Beck’s Album of the Year win at the Grammys than Beck himself. He beat out heavy favorites Beyoncé and Sam Smith, faced the…
17-Year-Old Slays With Revamped Version Of ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’
MTV named Jacquie Lee an artist to watch in 2015, and she’s certainly living up to that title. The 17-year-old singer, who placed second on season5 of “The Voice,” recently…