Circumcision Linked To Autism In Controversial New Study
A controversial new study from Denmark shows a link between circumcision and autism, although experts differ sharply over what to make of it. For the study, published online Jan. 8,…
5 Tips If You’re Job Hunting For The First Time In Years
SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Maureen Callahan (This article previously appeared on BoomerWorld.) In September 2013, I made a tough decision to return to corporate America after a seven-year hiatus,…
Brothers Steal $500,000 In Sewer Grates, Philly Police Say
Police say two brothers stole nearly $500,000 worth of sewer grates from the Philadelphia suburbs and sold them for scrap at pennies on the dollar. – A preliminary hearing is…
The Healing Powers Of Keeping A Journal (And How To Stick With It)
By Barbara Stepko Get an injection, down those pills, and follow your M.D.’s advice to the letter: These are all pretty familiar forms of medicine. But if you want to…
How To Figure Out How Much Sleep You Really Need
Sleep takes up one-third of our lives, but it puzzles us so much. Many of us are tired all the time — 40 percent of Americans sleep less than the…
11 Statistics That Will Change The Way You Think About Depression
Depression has a way of tricking even the happiest of people into thinking that life isn’t worth experiencing. Their energy is evaporated, what once was pleasurable is now less-than appealing…
Davos Attendees To Wear Fitbits, Raise Money To Buy Bikes For Needy Kids
If you rode a big yellow bus to school, consider yourself lucky. In some regions of the world, the biggest barrier stopping students from maximizing their academic potential is simply…
Kierkegaard On Boredom, Why Cat Listicles Fail To Answer The Soul’s Cry, And The Only True Cure For Existential Emptiness
it serves a vital creative purpose and protects us by helping us tolerate open-endedness; in childhood, it becomes the wellspring of imaginative play. And yet we live in a culture…
French Premier Manuel Valls Says Country’s ‘Apartheid’ Needs Addressing
France’s prime minister says the country needs to use the attacks carried out by three French Islamic extremists as a reason to look inward at “a territorial, social, and ethnic…
Police In Georgia Cite Man For Cheeseburger-ing and Driving
A man says he was cited by police outside Atlanta for eating a cheeseburger while driving. – Information from: WSB-TV, http://www.wsbtv.com/index.html
Two More Planets May Be Hiding At The Edge Of Our Solar System
For those of you who felt stunned and betrayed when Pluto got demoted from planet status, this may come as a bit of a shock. It turns out that two…
The 5 Can’t-Miss Islands Of St. Vincent And The Grenadines
Yes, it’s freezing out. And, yes, we are constantly writing about the Caribbean and all its glories. But let’s face it, there’s a reason behind it. You can visit the…
Red Velvet Oreos Make The Best Of The World’s Most Overrated Dessert
No cookie can compare to the original Oreo. It’s kind of a perfect cookie. While we’re fans of some Oreo flavors, like Lemon and Peanut Butter, bad ones — ahem,…
HUFFPOLLSTER: More Polls Show Obama’s Approval Rating Recovering
Two new national polls confirm that President Obama’s approval rating is rising. Among Republicans, Mitt Romney has a higher favorable rating than Jeb Bush. And 2014 was a rocky year…
7 Ways To Rethink Your Workout So You’ll Stick To It
SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Linda Melone – Read more from Next Avenue: The health hazards of sitting too much 6 beliefs that sabotage your health Stretches and exercises for…
The True Story Of How 4 Undocumented Teens From Phoenix Beat MIT In A Robotics Competition
It all came down to grit, determination and some tampons. Ten years ago, four undocumented Hispanic teenagers from a tough neighborhood in Phoenix built a robot named Stinky out of…
Why It’s Taking The U.S. So Long To Make Fusion Energy Work
PLAINSBORO, N.J. — Hidden in the woods two miles from Princeton University’s main campus sits a drab white building easily mistakable for a warehouse. Inside is one of the Ivy…
Governor Calls For Major Minimum Wage Hike
On Sunday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) unveiled several new proposals, including a call to raise the minimum wage to $11.50 an hour in the city and $10.50 an…
Season Your Inner Nerd With Lord Of The Rings Salt And Pepper Shakers
Calling all Lord of the Rings fans, you can now re-write the epic trilogy while having dinner at your very own dining table. As many times as you like. Every…
America’s Favorite Soup Is Not What You Think It Is
It is our general opinion that anything made with cream is good. Ice cream, whipped cream, see what we mean? So when we learned that 85 percent of Americans prefer…
The 50 Recipes Every Cheese Lover Needs
There aren’t many occasions in life that encourage you to eat a whole wheel of brie cheese without feeling shame. Except for today. Today, you can down that brie, follow…
How To Eat Spaghetti Like An Italian, And Other Customs Travelers Should Know
When traveling the world, you’re going to encounter many a delectable treat — some you’re familiar with, and some you’ve never seen the likes of before. – Your Guide to…
5 Tricks That Make Your Slow Cooker Even More Useful, If That’s Even Possible
The slow cooker is a magical device. Put a couple ingredients in it, turn it on, leave for work and return to a fully cooked, flavorful and tender meal. You…
How To Make Tuna Salad Without Mayonnaise. Because Yes, You Can.
Nothing will ever replace the classic tuna sandwiches we ate as kids. Our tuna was served on white bread, bound together with a couple knifefuls of mayonnaise, and we ate…
Eating Etiquette Abroad You Probably Never Knew
For many of us, eating is the reason we travel. We brave overnight buses and questionable rickshaw rides to find that storied dish someone told us about many years ago….
11 Reasons You Should Keep Feeding Your Cheese Obsession
Since January 20 is National Cheese Lover’s Day, you may find yourself thinking about cheese more than usual. More specifically, you may find yourself thinking about how much cheese you…
The Best Sweaters For $50 Or Less
This time of year, the name of the game is layering. Whether we wear two layers or five is a sartorial decision only Mother Nature can make for us. These…
7 Secrets For Building Unstoppable Confidence
Building true confidence is a gradual process. No one is going to turn into a positive, self-confident person overnight. But if you’re in need of some extra confidence, here are…
Fukushima Worker Dies After Falling Into Water Storage Tank
A worker at Japan’s wrecked nuclear power plant died after falling into a water storage tank, the latest in a growing number of accidents at the site still struggling to…
4 GOP Hopefuls Expected To Attend Koch Event
Four leading Republican presidential prospects are expected to appear this weekend in the California desert before an exclusive gathering of rich conservatives convened by the Koch brothers’ political operation, several…