‘The Rent Is Too Damn High’ Candidate Jimmy McMillan Facing Eviction
A New York City man who made his political name over the claim that “the rent is too damn high” may soon not have a place to live. – A…
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Missing: Bare-Chested Celtic God, Last Seen in Northern Ireland
DUBLIN — The police in Northern Ireland, tongues firmly in cheek, have issued a missing-person appeal to the public after a statue of a Celtic god of the sea was…
South Korea pushes for DMZ eco peace park
Home to five rivers and several mountains, it’s become a thriving natural habitat for thousands of plant and animal species. And if South Korea has its way, the DMZ will…
A new sex park for Taiwan?
After interest was aroused by details posted on the region’s official website, however, the page was quickly taken down. The park’s administration director, Cheng Rong-fong, confirmed with CNN that the…
7 Things Not To Do If You’re Working Out This Winter
Congrats on bravely deciding to keep exercising during the darkest, coldest, rainiest months. Now, before you head out… By Lynn Andriani 1. Don’t Throw on an Old Pair of Sweats…
How To Work Out With A Friend Without Ruining Your Relationship
Many of us have that friend, the one who is always rushing off to the gym, heading out for a run, just getting home from yoga — and always inviting…
11 of the world’s coolest themed runs
Though the United States seems to have the biggest taste for wacky races, there are other global options worth checking out. Here are 11 of the coolest themed races in…
Premier League 0-2 Underdogs
Frank Lampard looked to have secured a last minute draw but his free kick instead hit the post. A few seconds later Middlesbrough scored a second, securing a famous victory….
Space Shuttle Challenger Fast Facts
The explosion was a result of a rocket booster failure which ignited the fuel tank. Some of the objectives of Mission STS-51L included the “Comet Halley Active Monitoring Program” (CHAMP),…
Fort Hood Lacked System to Spot Threat of 2014 Rampage, Army Says
A United States Army report released on Friday said Fort Hood, the military base in central Texas, did not have a system in place that could have anticipated a rampage…
William McDonough: Helping Stop Carbon Emissions Is ‘A Fundamental Issue Of Human Rights’
Bill McDonough, co-founder of McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, argued it’s time to stop carbon releases and greenhouse gas emissions, because “a material in the wrong place is a toxin.” “It…
How ‘Shield’ Showrunner Glen Mazzara Stopped Mansplaining In His Writers’ Room
Speaking at Davos this week, Wharton professor and author Adam Grant relayed one anecdote about how Glen Mazzara, executive producer of “The Shield” and formerly of “The Walking Dead,” dealt…
Ezekiel Emanuel: What’s More Important, How Long You Live Or How You Live?
Ezekiel Emanuel, bioethicist and fellow at the Center for American Progress, discussed a well-known piece he wrote for The Atlantic called “Why I Hope to Die at 75,” saying he…
New stats spur rivalry between Chicago and Atlanta airports
The score for 2014: Chicago, 881,933; Atlanta, 868,359. Hey, this is important. It’s about who’s No. 1. It’s about bragging rights. “Chicago reclaims its place” as the “world’s busiest airport,”…
Source: Romney, Bush to meet in Utah
The source said the meeting, which was first reported by The New York Times on Wednesday, was requested by Bush as a gesture of respect for Romney’s leadership role in…
Sandy Hook killer’s home to be demolished, Newtown votes
Lanza then went to nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed 20 children and six educators before killing himself. There is no timetable to raze the home, but Mary Ann…
The Exercise That Sparked A Racial Breakthrough For High School Teammates (VIDEO)
In 2006, the students at Monroe High School in Michigan experienced something they’ll never forget. Monroe was a place where both students and teachers said racial tensions ran high, in…
Why You Should Never Do Yoga When You’re Angry (VIDEO)
From deep breaths to life’s little frustrations, yoga class is a great place to just let it all out. But sometimes “letting it all go” isn’t as easy as bringing…
Will Ferrell Hits A Cheerleader In The Face With A Basketball
Will Ferrell hit a cheerleader in the face with a basketball and was then dragged out of the arena by security during Wednesday night’s Pelicans-Lakers game. But don’t expect the…
Sleater-Kinney: Return of the Roar
The following article is provided by Rolling Stone. By JONAH WEINER A decomposing skull hangs beside Janet Weiss’ doorbell: one bulging eyeball, jagged teeth, strips of flesh. Halloween was a…
Unraveling the myth of the American West
When he turned 17, Richmond headed to the United States, where he spent three months hitchhiking his way through the Western states. “I just wanted to see things like I’d…
Faces, places in North Philadelphia
“North Philadelphia” is Traub’s new 124-page portrait of the people and properties in a struggling area where more than 40% of residents in three local ZIP codes live below the…
Brutally Honest: Is it OK to spy on your kids?
Whether you think spying on your kids is acceptable in today’s digital age or a breach of trust seems to really depend on how you define “spying” in the first…
Mom’s sexy ‘selfies’ ban: Is there a different standard for girls?
Three girls, who looked no more than 14 or 15, were in their bathing suits, taking turns striking the most seductive poses possible, pushing up whatever breasts they had, while…
A year of Airbnb: Meet the man who lives only in online rentals
Ask Kevin Lynch. Originally from Chicago, Lynch moved to Shanghai over a year ago with his wife and daughter “for an adventure.” When a position in the advertising company he…
Sports stadium architecture: Welcome to the new temples of pleasure
If sport were a religion, then the stadium would surely be its place of worship. Inside these temples to physical feats, language evokes the divine — fearful fans “pray for…
Gold mine of cheeky medieval doodles show ancestors just as silly as us
“It’s amazing to think that people doodled in medieval times in a similar way to how they doodle today,” says Dr Erik Kwakkel, a book historian at Leiden University, Holland….
Insider Guide: Best of Toulouse
North west of the city are the airport and the Airbus factorya must for aviation geeks. Hotels Luxury Grand Hotel de l’Opera For those seeking opulence, the Grand Hotel delivers….