Sincerely, Facebook chatting is the worst. At least when you’re G-chatting with somebody and they don’t write back you can pretend that maybe they accidentally set their hand on fire or something. But not Facebook. Facebook wants you to know they’ve seen your message, and they don’t feel like writing back. We feel like this video from video sketch comedy team Truth Paste boils it down to its essence pretty well.
Sincerely, Facebook chatting is the worst. At least when you’re G-chatting with somebody and they don’ ...
As noted by classical poet Neil Sekada, breaking up is hard to do. And according to research at the University of California, Facebook is probably making it worse.
Angelina Jolie says she had a double mastectomy in a precautionary move against cancer.
18 houses in Clear Lake California are slowly sinking into the ground and officials cannot figure out why. These houses are not sinking due to sink holes as they are built on ground composed of volcanic rock. One home is already 10 feet below street level. Some home owners have not evacuated but have begun to see worrisome cracks in their walls and floors. Insurance companies are claiming they have no responsibilities in these cases.
18 houses in Clear Lake California are slowly sinking into the ground and officials cannot figure out why.
If you’re having a hard time coming up with a nice thing to say to your mom, because you want to say something nice, ...
Allie Brosh is the artist behind beloved webcomic Hyperbole and a Half, and she also has the distinction of inspiring the X all the Y meme with her comedic take on adulthood.
Over the last twenty-four hours or so Abercrombie and Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has come under fire thanks to new assertions from retail analyst and author Robin Lewis that Jeffries “doesn’t want...
As of yesterday, there were 54 days left until Breaking Bad's glorious return to our sad, blue lives.
80-year-old Japanese mountaineer Yuichiro Miura became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest. Miura, who also conquered the 29,035-foot (8,850-meter) peak when he was 70 and 75, reached the summit at 9:05 a.m. local time Thursday, May 22. Truly and inspiring and motivational story. I hope I can conquer big challenges like this as I get older!
80-year-old Japanese mountaineer Yuichiro Miura became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest.
You may not have heard of them but Mara Savatrucha (aka MS-13) are easily one of the largest and most fear criminal gangs in the world.
Miley Cyrus was leaving a doctor’s appointment in Beverly Hills to deal with a reported case of laryngitis when she was swarmed by photographers who wanted to know how she was feeling — and one in...
A Cleveland, Ohio man named Charles Ramsey helped rescue a group of abducted children from his neighbors home after hearing screams from a little girl. Charles was in his house eating McDonald’s when he heard the screaming and quickly came out to notice it was coming from next his neighbor’s home. He went over to the home, broke open the front door, freed the girl and realized that she was Amanda Berry, a girl who went missing nearly 10 years ago. After Police searched the house, two other missing girls turned up in the house who were alive and well, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight. When asked by WEWS NewsChannel 5 reporter John Kosich, “What were the reactions on the girls’ faces? I can’t imagine to see the sunlight…”, Charles quickly replied, “Bro, I knew something was wrong when a little, pretty white girl ran into a black man’s arms. Something is wrong here. Dead giveaway. Dead giveaway.”
A Cleveland, Ohio man named Charles Ramsey helped rescue a group of abducted children from his neighbors home after hearing screams from a little girl.
Abercrombie and Fitch has been around forever but it just recently came to our attention what a douche bag Mike Jeffries, the CEO is. They don't carry sizes XL and XXL for women, because he apparently has some unresolved childhood issues. “In every school there are the cool and popular kids, and then there are the not-so-cool kids,” he told the site. “Candidly, we go after the cool kids. We go after the attractive all-American kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends. A lot of people don’t belong [in our clothes], and they can’t belong. Are we exclusionary? Absolutely. Those companies that are in trouble are trying to target everybody: young, old, fat, skinny. But then you become totally vanilla. You don’t alienate anybody, but you don’t excite anybody, either,” he told Salon. Good luck with that tactic, lets see how it stacks out to your biggest competitors H&M and American Eagle, who both offer XXL sizes for men and women.
Abercrombie and Fitch has been around forever but it just recently came to our attention what a douche bag Mike Jeffries, the CEO is.
A South African surfer Brett Archibald, 50, went on a surfing trip through the Mentawai Islands off Indonesia. The All Aboard Travel promised to take him and other adventure seekers to the "best waves on the planet." The boat ride through the Indian Ocean was 10 hours to reach that spot, and everybody got extremely sea sick on board. "I released I was really seasick. I had two really big vomits and then I think I blacked out while I was retching." said Brett. Later on he allegedly went up to the deck to urinate, lost his balance and fell into the chilling water without a life jacket. Only in a few hours the Naga Laut crew noticed that Archibald was missing. Soon after the tour operators and the Indonesian rescue services were searching for him. "The night was carnage I had sharks swimming past me. I got stung by a jelly fish. Seagulls even tried to pick my eyes out and I have got big holes in my nose. It was insane, just insane. I actually gave up" explained Brett. Fortunately he was lucky enough not to get too hurt, or even worse. He was rescued by John and Belinda McGroder who spotted him from their boat at around 6:30 a.m. He was suffering from hypothermia, but other then that was thankful to have survived, and continued his 10 day trip.
A South African surfer Brett Archibald, 50, went on a surfing trip through the Mentawai Islands off Indonesia.
"SHANGHAI has ordered all live poultry markets in the city closed after culling more than 20,000 birds to curb the spread of the H7N9 flu virus, which has killed six people in China. The latest fatality was a 64-year-old farmer who died in Huzhou. He is thought to be among 14 previously confirmed human cases of H7N9, and is the second person from Zhejiang province to die from the new bird flu strain, with the other four fatalities in Shanghai. The moves came after the virus was found in pigeon samples from the Huhuai market in Shanghai, where Xinhua said a total of 20,536 chickens, ducks, geese and pigeons had been slaughtered."
"SHANGHAI has ordered all live poultry markets in the city closed after culling more than 20,000 birds to curb the spread of the H7N9 flu virus, which has killed six people in China.
A recent study conducted by Lance Price of the Translational Genomics Research institute (TGen) and his colleagues, showed that circumcision lowers the chances of contracting HIV. They conducted a detailed genetic analysis of microbes among a group of Ugandan men using the latest technology, before circumcision and again a year later after circumcision. The results were pretty dramatic. Circumcised men carried way fewer bacteria that contribute to easier HIV entrance by lowering the immune defenses than uncircumcised men. Circumcision lowers the risk of transmitting HIV by as much as 50%.
A recent study conducted by Lance Price of the Translational Genomics Research institute (TGen) and his colleagues, showed that circumcision lowers the chances of contracting HIV.
It has been a shocking last couple of days in the U.S. In the dark of night Watertown Massachusetts was transformed into a full police lock down as cops narrowed in on the Boston marathon bombing suspects. This is a dramatic gallery of images of the Watertown police manhunt. With one suspect still on the run residents and witnesses continue to see swat teams clambering on roofs, bomb squads and maximum police forces all over town.
It has been a shocking last couple of days in the U.S. In the dark of night Watertown Massachusetts was transformed into a full police lock down as cops narrowed in on the Boston marathon...
Findings of a new international study revealed that people who enjoy successful entertainment or sporting careers tend to die younger. Researchers Richard Epstein and Catherine Epstein said the study, based on analysing 1,000 New York Times obituaries from 2009-2011, found film, music, stage performers and sports people died at an average age of 77.2 years. Researchers said that earlier deaths could indicate that performers and sports stars took more risks in life, either to reach their goals or due to their success. And of course the more common notion was also discussed, such as smoking, drinking and drug habits which are often adapted and abused in the entertainment industry.
Findings of a new international study revealed that people who enjoy successful entertainment or sporting careers tend to die younger.
A plane carrying more than 100 passengers and crew overshot a runway on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on April 13 and crashed into the sea, injuring nearly two dozen people, officials said. Here are some photos released by the Indonesian National Rescue Team.
A plane carrying more than 100 passengers and crew overshot a runway on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on April 13 and crashed into the sea, injuring nearly two dozen people, officials said.
women are their own worst beauty critic. The people at Dove are committed to building positive self-esteem and inspire women and girls to believe in their own self beauty. Only 4% of women around the world consider themselves beautiful. This has to change. That is why Dove decided to conduct a social experiment that proves to women something extremely important. You are more beautiful than you believe. Watch the video to find out more.
women are their own worst beauty critic. The people at Dove are committed to building positive self-esteem and inspire women and girls to believe in their own self beauty.
This is Haley Morris-Cafiero. She is a Memphis based photographer who decided to capture other people's glances at her while she would stand alone in public places. She explained her experiment as "Weight Watchers" sensing that others stare because of her weight. Pretty interesting pictures. Take a look for yourself.
This is Haley Morris-Cafiero. She is a Memphis based photographer who decided to capture other people's glances at her while she would stand alone in public places.
The 40th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death on April 8th 1973 took place last week. Life Magazine celebrated the modernist master's life and career with some astonishing color portraits created by Gjon Mili. Mili made these portraits over the course of two decades in the middle of part of the last century.
The 40th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death on April 8th 1973 took place last week. Life Magazine celebrated the modernist master's life and career with some astonishing color portraits...
What's trending on tiwtter right now? I've got you covered so that you are in all the "in" clubs. What are five words you hate hearing often? Some people took this message and ran with it, because apparently there are a lot of words people hate hearing! These are some of the best and funniest tweets!
What's trending on tiwtter right now? I've got you covered so that you are in all the "in" clubs. What are five words you hate hearing often?
Chilean students and their supports took to the streets in a demonstration to demand free and quality education for all. Thousands of people led by both secondary and university student organizations marched through the downtown streets in the capital city. They continued to demand an education overall in the latest demonstration since 2011. In the end this rally turned violent. A little too violent.
Chilean students and their supports took to the streets in a demonstration to demand free and quality education for all.
Australia is a terrifying place. I don't think any country even comes close to how scary Australia is. If you love camping avoid Australia at all costs. From creepy creatures to horrifying weather and crazy people Australia is one messed up place. I know I'm not planning a vacation there anytime soon and here is why.
Australia is a terrifying place. I don't think any country even comes close to how scary Australia is. If you love camping avoid Australia at all costs.
For years now we have heard about climate changes and how they will affect our planet. Scientists have warned us about rising sea levels. Thanks to Pittsburgh artists Nickolay Lamm we can now see what that impact might look like. Looking at stock photos and projection maps from Climate Central, Lamm re-created each scene as it will appear after a 25 foot rise in sea level. The only good news for us is that it will take hundreds of years for the sea levels to rise but Lamm is hoping to draw attention to the threat of climate change now before it gets worse.
For years now we have heard about climate changes and how they will affect our planet. Scientists have warned us about rising sea levels.
Citizens of Samara, in south east Russia, live in fear of the ground literally disappearing beneath them after huge sinkholes have started to appear all over their city, leaving devastation in their wake. The sinkholes, some large enough to swallow an entire truck, are believed to have been caused by ground subsidence. It is thought the holes have been caused as ice thaws and melts into the ground, with the excess water causing soil decay underneath Samara's roads.
Citizens of Samara, in south east Russia, live in fear of the ground literally disappearing beneath them after huge sinkholes have started to appear all over their city, ...
Cookie Monster stands accused of shoving a 2-year-old. Super Mario was charged with groping a woman. And Elmo was booked for berating tourists with anti-Semitic slurs. These so-called 'street entrepreneurs' roaming Times Square are not like the familiar children's characters we've come to love. A string of arrests in the last few months has brought unwelcome attention to the growing number of people who make a living by donning character outfits, and charging tourists a few dollars to pose with them in photos.
Cookie Monster stands accused of shoving a 2-year-old. Super Mario was charged with groping a woman. And Elmo was booked for berating tourists with anti-Semitic slurs.
These celebrities 'cried wolf' by abusing their race card in multiple situations. Do you think they had a good reason to bring up race discrimination?
These celebrities 'cried wolf' by abusing their race card in multiple situations. Do you think they had a good reason to bring up race discrimination?
Kenneth Crockett, the CEO of Radiate Athletics has implimented NASA's technology invented in 1960's to make a fortune. He has created a shirt that changes color as you exercise based on temperature fluctuations, through thermochromic dyes. The idea is to allow people to see which muscles they are working and how hard in order to better track their exercise progress. The company has reached it's $30,000 goal within 30 hours of posting the page in late March, and has raised more than $222,000 in funding in another two weeks. These shirts are selling great on their website, starting as low as $25, and will hit the department stores in 2014.
Kenneth Crockett, the CEO of Radiate Athletics has implimented NASA's technology invented in 1960's to make a fortune.
Sandro Lupo's hours at Hooters were cut, therefore forcing her to quit, after she had brain surgery. Her manager told her that she had to wear a wig to cover her baldness and the scar to work, but she couldn't because the wig impaired her healing. She is suing Hooters for an unknown sum of money. Her lawyer says she was humiliated and discriminated against based on a temporary disability Americans with Disabilities Act bans. Hooters defense wants the suit to be dropped. Well as we all know Hooters is all about visual appeal, and their bussiness would be compromised when costumers see the bald headed scarred waitress. As superficial and sad as this sounds, this is the reality, and the case will probably be dismissed in federal court like some previous similar discrimination cases with Hooters.
Sandro Lupo's hours at Hooters were cut, therefore forcing her to quit, after she had brain surgery.
So I think its time we all take up ceramics. Apparently ceramics are worth way more than I thought they were. April 8th a red bowl with a lotus pattern broke the world record for Chinese Kangxi ceramics, fetching over $9 million after a bidding war won by a Hong Kong ceramics dealer at the last day of spring sales for global auctioneer Sotheby's.
So I think its time we all take up ceramics. Apparently ceramics are worth way more than I thought they were.
A Shipwreck site called the "Tortugas" excavation was originally discovered in 1965. After a long wait the 400 year old treasure found off the Florida Coast in the Gulf of Mexico has finally been recovered. The treasure fleet ship was sailing back to Spain in 1622 after collecting colonial treasures. It was hit by a fierce hurricane about 400 miles from the Florida keys. Lets take a look at some of the findings from the recovered treasure.
A Shipwreck site called the "Tortugas" excavation was originally discovered in 1965. After a long wait the 400 year old treasure found off the Florida Coast in the Gulf of Mexico has finally...
"If you just set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing." These were some of the most famous words by Margaret Hilda Thatcher, who was unfortunately found deceased at age 87, this morning of April 8, 2013. Her son, Sir Mark, and daughter Carol confirmed that she died this morning. Lord Bell, her spokesman, said: "It is with great sadness that Mark and Carol Thatcher announced that their mother Baroness Thatcher died peacefully following a stroke this morning. A further statement will be made later." Lady Thatcher died at the Ritz hotel at about 11am after suffering a stroke. Her children were not at her bedside as they were abroad. Her doctor and carer were there when she died.
"If you just set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.
Margaret Thatcher, the first woman ever to serve as prime minister of Great Britain and the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century died at age 87 on April 8.
Margaret Thatcher, the first woman ever to serve as prime minister of Great Britain and the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century died at age 87 on April 8.
