Life Style News
'Hotwives of Orlando' vs. 'Real Housewives': Can you tell these quotes apart? (QUIZ)
Washington Post - 16 Jul 2014 21:42
Hulu’s new scripted comedy “Hotwives of Orlando” is technically a parody of Bravo’s “Real Housewives” series. As many have noted, trying to satirize the absurd franchise is a difficult task, because the actua...
Fascinating Photo Series Shows What Eating Alone Looks Like
The Huffington Post - 16 Jul 2014 22:59Hub Theatre's teen-centric 'Abominable' exposes the beasts lurking within
Washington Post - 16 Jul 2014 22:48
Sam can't understand what's happening to him -- or, for that matter, what's going on with his best friend, Jacob, who suddenly has taken to intimidating and denouncing him, especially when both are in the woods and hangi...
Winning peach tart recipe
News Observer - 16 Jul 2014 02:00
Food writer Andrea Weigl judged the N.C. Peach Growers' annual peach dessert recipe contest at the State Farmer's Market and shares the winning recipe.
Winnie Cooper Is Off the Market! Danica McKellar Announces Her Engagement
Parade - 16 Jul 2014 23:59
Danica McKellar--who famously played Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years--is officially off the market. A childhood crush for many, the actress, author, and math enthusiast announced her engagement on social media Wednesda...
TV highlights: 'Rush' and 'Satisfaction' premiere on USA
Washington Post - 16 Jul 2014 23:55
The remaining four chefs (Rochelle Bergman, Scott Commings, Melanie Finch and Jason Zepaltas) are challenged to recreate a dish using only a taste test on "Hell's Kitchen" (Fox at 8 p.m.). For the youngsters in your hous...
Saunders: Rev, let's quit worrying about gay marriage and focus on real issues
News Observer - 16 Jul 2014 23:36
Let's see if we've got this straight: a young man plunges a knife into a teen's chest and kills him in downtown Raleigh at a Fourth of July celebration, and…
The First Step to Getting Things Done: A Smart Process for Prioritizing Your To-Do List -- Comment of the Day
Apartment Therapy - 16 Jul 2014 23:30
On today's thread about "A Masterful Trick for Staying Motivated to Complete Home Projects", one of our clever community members shared a process for figuring out the best order to tackle your to-do list in...and let's f...
South African anti-apartheid author, Nobel winner Gordimer dies
Reuters - 16 Jul 2014 23:18
JOHANNESBURG
Next Season Preview: Forum Theatre
Washington Post - 16 Jul 2014 22:52
With the 2014-15 season kinda sorta already underway, we sample today the late-reporting Forum Theatre and its new slate of offerings. The Little Company That Could on Colesville Road in Silver Spring can always be relie...
Why Farm Gift Cards Are a Great Way to Get Fresh Food
Parade - 16 Jul 2014 22:45
Imagine walking into your local supermarket. Near the check-out, you see a carousel filled with gift cards from every conceivable chain restaurant, big box retailer, and online giant. Right next to it, you notice a secon...
Yes, You Can Now Have A Drone Photograph Your Wedding
The Huffington Post - 16 Jul 2014 22:21Sixth-grade politics: Sweet and lowdown in gentle play at Capital Fringe
Washington Post - 16 Jul 2014 22:21
Dirty tricks start early in politics -- very early in "The Inaugural Election for President of Mrs. Jacobson's Sixth Grade Class," a windily titled Fringe show that is as innocent as it sounds. Yes, there are betrayals a...
CBS News Accidently Tweets 'Michael Jeter" During All-Star Game
Parade - 16 Jul 2014 22:19
It was a very special night at the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday. Yankees captain Derek Jeter played his 14th and final All-Star Game at the Target Field in Minneapolis, and once the Yankees retiring shortstop stepped ont...
Through the Lens: My Journey to Celebrate Trans Lives Across the U.S.
The Huffington Post - 16 Jul 2014 21:54'Hotwives of Orlando' vs. 'Real Housewives': Can you tell these quotes apart? (QUIZ)
Washington Post - 16 Jul 2014 21:47
Hulu's new scripted comedy "Hotwives of Orlando" is technically a parody of Bravo's "Real Housewives" series. As many have noted, trying to satirize the absurd franchise is a difficult task, because the actual shows -- f...
Marble Statue Looks Exactly Like Ron Swanson, But Was Carved In Mid-1800s
The Huffington Post - 16 Jul 2014 21:42In Art and Life: Perfectionism is the Enemy
The Huffington Post - 16 Jul 2014 21:32Reliable Source: Lettuce bikini-clad Courtney Stodden passes out veggie dogs on Capitol Hill
Washington Post - 16 Jul 2014 21:31
Celeb: Television personality Courtney Stodden, who shot to fame when she married 54-year-old actor Doug Hutchison when she was just 16. She has since become known for her racy attire (worn even on Capitol Hill) and appe...
4 Freebies and Deals for National Ice Cream Day 2014
Parade - 16 Jul 2014 21:30
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. This Sunday, July 20, 2014, you’ll be screaming for joy when you can get free and deeply discounted ice cream, in celebration of National Ice Cream Day. This delicious...
Ice Cream So Good You 'll Want To Marry It!
Parade - 16 Jul 2014 21:11
At Ample Hills, we're always experimenting with bacon, trying to create the ultimate bacon ice cream. When we made this version and let the staff taste it, our assistant manager, Katie, exclaimed, "I want to marry this!"...
Reliable Source: Newt Gingrich records personal PSA for a sad polar bear
Washington Post - 16 Jul 2014 21:07
Former House speaker and Republican candidate for president Newt Gingrich is the latest public figure to use social media and a sad face to advance a good cause. "If you love animals the way I do you're going to want to ...