‘Dad’ gets a makeover in Super Bowl ads
Are you tired of seeing the bumbling, clueless, buffoon-like dads in commercialsthe ones whose biggest contribution to child rearing is uttering “Yes dear” as their partners do all the work?…
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UVA President Promises To Be A Leader In Campus Safety
After being thrown into the national spotlight on issues of sexual assault, the University of Virginia will consider plans to create a research institute on violence, offer new courses on…
Dalai Lama Agrees To Attend National Prayer Breakfast
The Dalai Lama has agreed to attend the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 5, according to John Rizzo, communications director for Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, who is…
Transgender man: I met with Pope Francis
Yes, says Diego Neria Lejarraga, a transgender man who says he had a private audience with the Pope in late January, reportedly a first for the pontiff. Neria was born…
Altar Server Scandal Is Reminder Of How Far The Catholic Church Has To Go With Women
While Pope Francis has been widely hailed as a champion of social progress, when it comes to elevating women’s roles, critics say the Catholic Church still has a long way…
The Shortlist For The ‘Building Of The Year’ Awards Showcases Innovation Across The Globe
From a pool of over 3,000 buildings designed and created in the past year, the folks over at Arch Daily have narrowed down their annual Building of the Year nominations….
Behind The Walls Of Pakistan’s Most Religious Imam Schools
What goes on behind the walls of Pakistan’s most religious schools is kept relatively secret. However, BBC journalist Mobeen Azhar gained unprecedented access, allowing him to explain to HuffPost Live…
This Might Be The Best Vintage Shopping Site Ever
Online vintage shopping has long been a crap shoot: You’re usually faced with rows and rows of white, headless mannequins weighed down under Size 0 sequined jackets that are probably…
Pastor held in Iran writes letter thanking Obama for meeting with family
Saeed Abedini, who was born in Iran and whose family home is now in Idaho, relayed the letter of gratitude through his father during one of his sanctioned weekly 20-minute…
A Chinese New Year Dumpling Recipe
City Kitchen By DAVID TANIS Dumplings are said to bring good fortune, and eating them is a time-honored traditional way to celebrate the Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb….
The Outcome Of The Super Bowl Could Depend On Whether The Players Are Night Owls Or Early Birds
By: Tanya Lewis Published: 01/30/2015 09:38 AM EST on LiveScience Football fans, take note: The outcome of this weekend’s Super Bowl, along with other major sporting events, may depend on…
Croissants Weren’t Invented By The French, FYI
Croissants are wonderful, delicious, flakey pieces of buttery goodness. But you’ve been lied to about their origins. – Want to read more from HuffPost Taste? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook,…
Australian Newspaper Criticized For Sexist Obituary Of Famed Author Colleen McCullough
When a notable figure dies, it’s typical to lead an obituary with that person’s remarkable achievements. When famed Australian author Colleen McCullough, who penned the megahit The Thorn Birds, recently…
Protect your skin from winter weather
When winter hits, we all have to make a few concessions when it comes to taking care of our skin. Here are three strategies to try: Don’t miss out on…
Is Cardio Or Weights Better For Burning Fat?
As long as there have been people trying to lose weight, there have been people debating the weight loss benefits of cardio exercise versus strength training. At the center of…
Avi Weiss, The Rabble-Rouser Rabbi, Takes Stock After An Activist Career
BRONX, N.Y. (RNS) As other Jewish leaders worked diplomatic channels and wrote letters to the editor protesting the establishment of a convent at the Auschwitz concentration camp, Rabbi Avi Weiss…
Warner Bros Denounces Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Following ‘American Sniper’ Release
(RNS) As American Sniper continues raking in money at the box office, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee remains worried about “serious threats” being made to Arabs and Muslims. On Tuesday (Jan….
Daily Meditation: Give Each Other Love
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….
‘Peeping Tom’ Rabbi, Barry Freundel, Refuses To Leave Georgetown Synagogue Residence
WASHINGTON (RNS) The Georgetown rabbi charged with videotaping naked women as they used his synagogue’s ritual bath is refusing to leave the rabbi’s residence, according to an email sent from…
9 Action-Packed Books More Entertaining Than Any Movie
Originally published on Kirkus The story of the Nazis’ international bank robberies (Chasing Gold by George M. Taber), a New York safecracker forcibly turned secret agent (King of the Cracksmen…
The ‘Largest Crowdsourced Drawing’ In Existence Attempts To Illustrate The Entire Internet
Earlier this year, a man named Benjamin Redford boldly went where no artist has dared go before, creating a piece called “Internetopia” that claimed to be a portrait of the…
Heartbreaking Portraits Capture Two Identical Twin Farmers At The End Of Their Lives
Photographer Janos Stekovics met identical twins János and István Lukács in 1985. At the time, they were in their sixties. The two have since passed away, one in 2005 and…
Outsider Artist Paul Laffoley Illustrates The End Of The Universe
The Outsider Art Fair is coming to New York on January 29, bringing 50 international galleries of folk, self-taught, and outsider art to Center 548 for four glorious days. The…
Here’s Your Definite Guide To Going To The Opera
Opera can be a little intimidating. Luca Pisaroni in The Enchanted Island But underneath the grandeur (and layers of makeup), are poignantly human stories to the tune of beautiful music….
We Didn’t Love Any Of The Looks That Made Our Worst Dressed List
It was a rough week for fashion. A few of our all-time favorites stepped out in outfits that made us want to shield our eyes. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Cate Blanchett…
Homemade Ranch Mix Is A Revelation For Dressing Lovers
The simple combination of buttermilk, herbs and spices has long been a favorite recipe. It’s made salads that much more glorious, chicken wings something to write home about, and crudites…
The Lessons of the Michelle Obama Head Scarf Hoo-Ha
I am talking, of course, about the Michelle-Obama-No-Head-Scarf-in-Saudi-Arabia affair that gripped Twitter this week, and which my colleague Robert Mackey neatly summed up as “Michelle Obama Praised for Bold Stand…
Ramlet, An Instant Ramen Omelette That’s Breaking All The Breakfast Rules
There aren’t many critically acclaimed NYC chefs who would use the seasoning packet found in instant ramen as an ingredient in their kitchens, but David Chang is not like many…
The Truth About That White Stuff Oozing Out Of Your Salmon, And How To Avoid It
We hate to be the ones to tell you this, but the white stuff oozing out of your salmon is your fault. It happens to everyone, and it looks gross….
Super Bowl Foods, Ranked From Worst To Best
Super Bowl Sunday will be here before you know it. Do you have a game plan? You’re going to need to choose your snacks wisely and pace yourself. It’s the…