Why Are Creative Women Dismissed As ‘Quirky’?
When a creative man divides the critics he is called ‘surreal’ or even a ‘genius’, while a woman is denigrated with the label ‘quirky’ – and that kicks the legs…
Author: The Huffington Post
Missy Elliott Taught Me That It Was Okay For A Fat Woman To Feel Desire
and that it remains because if you listen to it now, it still sounds amazing. Every release met with the same enthusiastic accolades. Read the whole story at xoJane
Crazy Russian Sets Self On Fire, Jumps Off A Building (VIDEO)
Putin on a show in Russia isn’t easy. – It’s not the first time he’s taken a burning leap off a building, but it’s probably the most dangerous stunt featured…
Mom Accused Of Threatening To Blow Up School After Daughter Fails Test
A New York mom accused of threatening to bomb her daughter’s high school after the girl failed a state exam says she “never made such a phone call.” – The…
Photographer Preserves ‘Dying Breed’ In Brooklyn Community
For 15 years, photographer Russell Frederick captured the streets of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, as the community, and its people, transformed around him. From new street lights and train renovations to displaced…
Daily Meditation: We Shall Be Free
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….
Joni Mitchell Is Ethereal On The Cover Of New York Magazine’s Fashion Issue
Whether Joni Mitchell likes it or not, she is shaping up to have as much influence on the fashion world now as she did in the ’70s. – Head to…
The Science Behind Mixed Signals Between Men And Women
In the dating world, gauging potential partners’ interest can be a fraught experience. A touch of the arm, an enthusiastic laugh or an extra second of eye contact can so…
Brazilian Students Create Calendar Starring Transgender Models (PHOTOS)
A daily political and social struggle. It was this idea that motivated two students from the UFMG (Federal University of Minas Gerais), Mariana Moraes and Daniella Rodrigues, to create a…
The Chris Christie Scandal That Isn’t
The media fell hard for the news of a new federal criminal investigation of the governor. But there’s no investigation and nothing new. Read the whole story at The Daily…
Pharrell Williams Was Not Impressed With Taylor Swift’s 2015 Grammys Dancing
Not so happy?! Pharrell Williams wasn’t down with Taylor Swift’s dancing at the 2015 Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8. Read the whole story at Us Weekly
Fully Equipped Village Allows Dementia Patients To Lead Normal, Independent Lives
A Dutch village allows patients with dementia to live their lives normally while also receiving proper care. From the outside, Hogewey, located in the Netherlands, seems like any other village….
Facebook Post About Inheriting Jewelry Leads To Robbery: Cops
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hashtag: Easy target. – The suspects remain on the lam.
After Record-Breaking Wave Of Abortion Restrictions, Republicans Still Aren’t Satisfied
The percentage of Americans who say they’re satisfied with the current abortion policies in the United States has dropped to the lowest point in more than a decade, according to…
‘Morning Joe’ Co-Hosts Think Hillary Clinton Is Too Scared To Come On The Show
MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” co-hosts said Monday that while most potential 2016 presidential candidates are eager to come on the morning show, Hillary Clinton seems to have no desire. Last month,…
Kendall And Kylie Jenner Join The Grammys After-Party
Kim Kardashian was at the Grammys supporting Kanye West and Khloe Kardashian was there to host for E!, but that doesn’t mean Kendall and Kylie Jenner missed out on the…
Beck Still Loves Kanye After Diss
Not even being put on blast by Kanye West can diminish Beck’s appreciation of the rap star. “Beck needs to respect artistry, and he should have given his award to…
Man In No. 75 Patriots Jersey Doesn’t Realize He’s Talking To No. 75 On The Patriots
While on what was presumably a fun little post-Super Bowl vacation in the Bahamas, the New England Patriots’ Vince Wilfork and his wife, Bianca, ran into a man that was…
Meet The Unusual Plaintiffs Behind The Supreme Court Case That Could Destroy Obamacare
One has called Obama the “anti-Christ.” Another didn’t realize her case might wipe out health coverage for millions. Read the whole story at Mother Jones
More Safeguards Required To Protect Cars Against Hacking Attacks: Report
Automakers are cramming cars with wireless technology, but they have failed to adequately protect those features against the real possibility that hackers could take control of vehicles or steal personal…
Supreme Court Refuses To Stop Gay Marriages In Alabama
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to halt same-sex marriages in Alabama, paving the way for the first gay couples to marry in the state on Monday. – — Alan Blinder…
3 Myths That Keep You From Reaching Your Goals
Don’t let these old untruths derail your resolution resolve. – Fact: It’s never too late to adopt healthier ways. In a recent study, smokers who quit between the ages of…
Deadly Egypt Soccer Violence Revives Scrutiny Of Police
The killing of more than 20 soccer fans outside a Cairo stadium in a melee with security forces has revived scrutiny of police tactics in Egypt less than a month…
5 Things You Never Knew About Comedian Larry Wilmore
The comedian and former Daily Show correspondent — now host of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, on Comedy Central — fills us in. – My biggest pet peeve is…people…
UN Alarmed At Rising Attacks Against Schoolgirls Worldwide
Girls in at least 70 countries have faced threats, violent attacks and other abuse for trying to go to school over the past five years, the U.N. human rights office…
Here’s A List Of RadioShack Stores Slated To Close By March 31
RadioShack as we know it is dead. – RS Store Closure List
EU Puts Off Fresh Russia Sanctions Awaiting Minsk Talks
The European Union decided Monday to hold off temporarily on slapping sanctions on more Russians and Ukrainian separatists and await the outcome of possible peace talks later this week. With…
Watch Men Learn What Feminism Means And Then Realize Something Obvious
In 1986, Marie Shear wrote: “Feminism is the radical notion that women are people.” Read the whole story at upworthy.com
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s ‘Mandatory Fun’ Wins Him His Fourth Grammy Award
The Best Comedy Album category was a tough race at the 57th annual Grammy Awards, but thanks to his first ever comedy record to debut at No. 1 on the…
Newborn Girl Found Abandoned Near Southern California Mall
An abandoned newborn has been found not far from a Southern California mall, and authorities believe a woman who said she witnessed the birth is the mother of the child….