What Greece Won
Last week, after much drama, the new Greek government reached a deal with its creditors. Earlier this week, the Greeks filled in some details on how they intend to meet…
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Ukraine, Rebels Withdraw Heavy Weapons As Troops Killed
Ukrainian and Russian-backed separatist forces drew back some heavy weapons from the front line in the east Friday in compliance with a cease-fire deal, although officials in Kiev accused rebels…
‘Downton Abbey’-Inspired Photo Series Gives Adorable Babies The Roaring 20s Treatment
Last year, London-based photographer and mom Neli Prahova made headlines with her whimsical portraits of newborn babies. Now she’s giving some of her photo sessions a special vintage twist. A…
Bobby Jindal To Republicans In Congress: ‘Grow A Spine’ On DHS Funding
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on Thursday had a tough message for fellow Republicans who were wrestling with how to fund the Homeland Security Department: “Grow a spine.” Jindal spoke as…
Jennifer Lawrence Did Not Have Showdown With David O. Russell, Reps Say
www.tmz.com: Famed director David O. Russell went on a tear against Jennifer Lawrence and Harvey Weinstein during the filming of the movie “Joy” … this according to an eyewitness on…
One Reason For Netflix’s Success — It Treats Employees Like Grownups
If you’re one of the many Americans toiling away at a huge corporation, here are some things you’re probably familiar with: tracking vacation days, getting expenses approved and sitting through…
The Delightful Lesson This Mom Learned After Going Viral
When mom blogger Summer Bellessa let her 3-year-old son pick out her clothes for one week, she was not expecting her creative parade of outfits to go viral. “I’m glad…
Celebrate International Polar Bear Day With These Stunning Photographs
Happy International Polar Bear Day! – Below, check out 10 stunning polar bear photographs from National Geographic’s Your Shot community, and remember that any day is a good day to…
7 Things You Never Knew Plastic Wrap Could Do
Sure, it’s your go-to for wrapping up leftovers, but this multitasker does a lot more than just keep food fresh. We did a little research and talked to experts to…
HUFFPOLLSTER: Democrats Win On Image, Republicans Even Or Better On Issues
Democrats have a more positive image, but Republicans are stronger on key issues. CPAC tries to guess the next president through a straw poll. And a pie chart finds its…
Stress Tip: Let Go And Forgive
For 30 days, GPS for the Soul and meQuilibrium are providing you tips on how to live a healthier, happier and stress-free life. See the previous stress tips here. –…
Federal Panel Resists Tearful Pleas For New Meningitis Vaccine Routine
A federal panel on Thursday recommended that two new meningitis vaccines only be used for rare outbreaks, resisting tearful pleas to give it routinely to teens and college students. The…
Surprising Racial Disparities Found In Flu Vaccine Rates
This year’s flu strain was particularly brutal, disproportionately affecting children and the elderly. A record-breaking rate of 217 of every 100,000 people over the age of 65 have been hospitalized…
Do You Really Need To Cool Down After A Workout?
By David Reavy for Men’s Journal – More from Men’s Journal: 11 Easy Ways to Boost Your Fitness Gains The 10 Best Post-Workout Foods The Only 8 Moves You Need…
Over-The-Counter Birth Control May Be A Game-Changer
About half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended. But if birth control pills were available over the counter and covered by insurance, the rate of unintended pregnancies…
Naomi Campbell’s Cameraman Conflict Will Give You Some Unfortunate Déjà Vu
Say it isn’t so, Naomi. – The supermodel has faced her fair share of legal issues over assault in the past, but has spent recent years accusation free. Invasion of…
Slow Cooker Liner Bags Will Save You From Ever Having To Scrub It Clean Again
Slow cookers are known for making dinners easy to put together — not to mention desserts, hot chocolate AND nachos. Throw a couple ingredients into the pot in the morning…
This Vietnamese Vegetable Peeler Is One Of The Coolest And Cheapest Cooking Gadgets Of All Time
What if you could julienne, grate, shred, peel and make decorative cuts with only one vegetable peeler? What if that peeler was ridiculously cheap, lighter than your phone and small…
5 Reasons Madison, Wisconsin May Be The World’s Best Place To Retire
Madison, Wisconsin just claimed the top spot on Milken Institute’s Best Cities For Successful Aging list for large metros. Yes, Madison, with its annual average snowfall of more than 50…
‘Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ Stars’ Quotes On Aging
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7 Habits Of Remarkably Successful Startup Entrepreneurs
On the surface, successful entrepreneurs seem to be the same as everyone else. But look closely and you’ll see that in a few ways they are very, very different —…
The 9 Best Swimsuit Brands You Have Probably Never Heard Of
Spring is almost here. Okay, that is just a rumor we heard that we can neither confirm nor deny, but these tundra-like temperatures have to end sometime, right? And what…
Statement Jumpsuits Are The Red Carpet Trend Anyone Could Wear
The red carpet is usually filled with flowing gowns and body-hugging frocks, but this past season, pants had a serious presence. – TRY: Zip Front Boilersuit
Justin Welby, The Archbishop Of Canterbury, Wants YOU At Lambeth Palace
Ever wanted to kick it with the Archbishop of Canterbury? Here’s your chance. Justin Welby, the senior bishop of the worldwide Anglican Communion and a self-described “spiritual magpie,” is looking…
Forget The Kennel, Use Rover For Your Dogs When You Go On Vacation
Going on vacation is one of the most exciting things to look forward to, but if you’re leaving a pet at home, it can turn into a stressful experience. Luckily,…
Jon Stewart: Why Does The Obama Administration Keep Prosecuting Whistleblowers?
Blowing the whistle seems great! Herve Falciani blew the whistle on HSBC, the British bank that allegedly helped clients evade taxes. Switzerland rewarded him with charges of industrial espionage. –…
Daily Meditation: All Things Grow
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….
German Parliament Overwhelmingly Approves Greece’s 4-Month Bailout Extension
Germany’s Parliament overwhelmingly approved the four-month extension of Greece’s financial bailout on Friday, despite unease over the new government in Athens. Lawmakers voted 542-32 to back the bailout extension. There…
Activist Pens ‘A Letter To Young Muslim Girls’ Considering Joining ISIS
The Islamic State has run a slick media campaign to lure young recruits to its ranks — and the strategy has attracted women as well as men. On Feb. 17,…
Someone Stole An Entire House In Oregon
A thief made off with an entire house in Klamath Falls, Oregon, this week in a heist that would make Ocean’s Eleven blush. – Deputies reportedly have a list of…