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Hankering for cheese? Still stuck on steak? Time for a little vegan support.
Washington Post - 24 Aug 2015 19:18
When someone's trying to eliminate milk and dairy from their diet to become a vegan, the usual metaphor for quitting becomes problematic, to say the least.
Inspired by boats, Eliasson's circle bridge opens in Copenhagen
Reuters - 24 Aug 2015 16:38
(Reuters) - A pedestrian bridge designed by Olafur Eliasson has opened in Copenhagen, inspired by the Danish-Icelandic artist's childhood in Iceland.
Earl Sweatshirt shows off both sides of his personality at Fillmore
Washington Post - 24 Aug 2015 19:33
Fascination with the trajectory of Earl Sweatshirt's career has made it so his every move is viewed under a microscope. The 21-year-old has been forced to grow up under constant observation.Five years ago, the Los Angele...
'Fear the Walking Dead' crushes the ratings, proves endless spin-offs might be a good idea
Washington Post - 24 Aug 2015 23:58
Tired of endless spin-offs of your favorite shows, worrying if they’ll dilute the brand or ruin the legacy of the original? Sorry! As it turns out, spin-offs are a very profitable idea in this TV climate, so brace your...
Jon Bon Jovi Signing Ballad In Chinese Does NOT Give Love A Bad Name
The Huffington Post - 24 Aug 2015 23:32
You probably know Jon Bon Jovi as the larger-than-life rock star whose vocals have filled stadiums. But we betcha didn't know he's actually pretty darn good at Chinese, too. (Or at least singing in Chinese). Yes, the 5...
London: Churchill's Bedroom
The Huffington Post - 24 Aug 2015 23:22
I am in London. I have come largely on Churchill business. My daughters, Lea and Sara, are with me, sharing the singular pleasures that are to be savored seeing London through a Churchillian prism -- as well as other fun...
Photographer Captures Breathtaking Images Of Conjoined Twins Before Surgery
The Huffington Post - 24 Aug 2015 23:14
Three-month-old Maria Clara and Maria Eduarda Oliveira Santana are conjoined twins from Salvador, Brazil. They are currently awaiting surgical separation in Goiânia, Brazil and living at the Casa do Interior de Goiás ...
Spring Broadway Entry Shuffle Along -- a Revival?
The Huffington Post - 24 Aug 2015 23:13
A couple of weeks ago, my Twitter feed included a post from The New York Times referring to SHUFFLE ALONG, Or, The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, as a "revival." My immediate reaction was:...
Target Tests Healthy Café Options -- Design News
Apartment Therapy - 24 Aug 2015 22:45
Pin it Target is ditching hot dogs in favor of salads. At test stores, Target is replacing its branded café with Freshii, a fast casual chain known for salads and other healthier options.
How To Prep Your Kitchen for Back-to-School -- The Kitchn
Apartment Therapy - 24 Aug 2015 22:30
There's the obvious back-to-school prep -- like stocking up on pencils, pens, and notebooks, maybe even a new lunch tote or backpack -- but there's another area that deserves consideration: your kitchen. With a little pr...
Boston Symphony Orchestra: Musicians and Helpers
The Huffington Post - 24 Aug 2015 22:27
"They're on fire," stated the Boston University music professor, a man who has heard countless recitals and is not given to overstatement. Those whom he uncharacteristically found on fire were the hundred-plus musicians ...
20 Festival-Goers On What AFROPUNK Means To Black Culture
The Huffington Post - 24 Aug 2015 22:23
Enormous crowds of black hipsters, cool kids and trendsetters gathered in Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn, New York this weekend for the 2015 AFROPUNK Music Festival. The two-day festival, which celebrated its 10th ...
Are You an Inconsiderate House Guest? A Quick Quiz to Find Out
Apartment Therapy - 24 Aug 2015 22:00
Meg & Andy's Radical Possibilities Pin it Do you crash on couches? Snuggle up in guest rooms? If you do (or if you have), you might want to check out this list of behaviors that might brand you as a bad house guest. (And...
Should You Go to Burning Man?
The Huffington Post - 24 Aug 2015 21:40
Photos by Maddy Lederman Every year around this time, people who know I've been to Burning Man ask me if they should go. By August it's too late for this question, but it's never too early to ask: Should I go to Burning ...
8 Completely Absurd Things Parents Have Actually Said, Illustrated
The Huffington Post - 24 Aug 2015 21:40
Kids may say the darndest things, but sometimes, their parents aren't too far behind. In 2012, dad Nate Ripperger achieved viral fame with his hilarious posters that illustrated of some of the ridiculous things he said ...
Stylish Rooms, Stylish Names: The Boys of Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy - 24 Aug 2015 21:30
Locke's Spirited Big Boy Room Pin it Names come in and out of vogue but, perhaps more than ever before, parents are choosing from such a wide and varied pool of names. Everything is fair game and if you are a John or an ...
20 Of The Summer's Wackiest Art News Stories
The Huffington Post - 24 Aug 2015 20:56
Warning: this post contains nudity and may not be appropriate for work. Read the original story on artnet News. Though it may seem fairly dead during the dog days of summer (is every Tweet from Donald Trump worth a ...
Brazil's Coolest Graffiti Is In Grajaú, São Paulo
The Huffington Post - 24 Aug 2015 20:39
Alexandre Orion/Matias Picón/Tinho "The outskirts are in a constant process of transformation and ruin," said visual artist Mauro Neri, one of Grajaú's 500,000 inhabitants. Grajaú is São Paulo's most populous distric...
Some things can only be said in a tragic Mexican corrido -- and here's your chance
Washington Post - 24 Aug 2015 20:21
Come gather 'round me people, a story I will tell....Whoops, if this were a Mexican corrido, we might have begun that way (except in Spanish). Since it's a blog post about the first-ever Library of Congress Mexican corri...
Some things can only be said in a tragic Mexican corrido -- and here's your chance
Washington Post - 24 Aug 2015 20:21A Simple Way To Know When It's OK To Ask A Woman If She's Pregnant
The Huffington Post - 24 Aug 2015 20:06
Mom Carrie Saum was fed up with people assuming her "squishy" belly was a "baby bump," so she made a helpful video and flowchart to let people know when it's OK to ask a woman if she's pregnant. According to Saum, th...
Wait, What? The Best Part of Fresh Ginger Is Actually the Peel
Bon Appetit - 24 Aug 2015 20:00
Love cooking with fresh ginger but hate tossing all that peel? Don't! Save 'em and use them in these great recipes, instead. The post Wait, What? The Best Part of Fresh Ginger Is Actually the Peel appeared first on Bon A...