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John Lewis Accepts National Book Award With Emotional Speech As a teenager, the congressman wasn’t even allowed to get a library card because of his race. Emily Tate Politics Intern, The Huffington Post In a powerful acceptance speech at the National Book Awards ceremony Wednesday night, civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) recalled how […]
White Jews Have A Duty To Stand With Muslims And People Of Color Our current fears — which are new to some of us — are what many other people have been facing for generations. Sarah Ruiz-Grossman Associate Editor, The Huffington Post There’s been a lot of (justified) outrage about anti-Semitism lately. Over the […]
Evangelical Pastor Has A New, Thriving Congregation Adam Phillips went from rising evangelical star to outcast to leader of a new, inclusive church. Antonia Blumberg Associate Religion Editor, The Huffington Post Evangelical pastor Adam Phillips moved to Oregon to start Christ Church: Portland in the spring of 2014. Nine months later, the evangelical denomination Phillips worked […]
15 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain Is it possible to celebrate the season without packing on pounds? You bet! We found 10 simple strategies for preventing holiday weight gain (plus a painless way to actually knock off weight). Weigh yourself twice a week. Cut back on diet soda. Chew slowly. Just say no. Read […]
Tips for Dealing with Holiday Stress The holiday season often brings unwelcome stress and depression. And it’s no surprise. We think we have to do it all, or be everything to everyone, or get those gifts we just can’t afford. Some of us are alone, or estranged from family and friends. Children are watching a […]
The 6 Easiest Ways To Spend Less On Holiday Gifts This Year Shop flash sale sites, but do a little sleuthing Swap old electronics for new ones Get a price adjustment And don’t forget Free Shipping Day, which is December 16 this year. Go to freeshippingday.com for more information.
credit: https://www.neamb.com/shopping-discounts/10-tips-to-maximize-your-holiday-budget.htm You Don’t Have to Be Broke in January What is the reason for the season? Every little saving counts. As you prepare your family for the upcoming holidays, look to where you can cut back in your daily routine to start saving. For example, instead of buying your Starbucks coffee every day on […]
Toni Morrison: Fear Of Losing White Privilege Led To Trump’s Election “The comfort of being ‘naturally better than’ is hard to give up.” credit: https://plus.google.com/u/0/106084107072197471918 Zeba Blay Voices Culture Writer, The Huffington Post Toni Morrison has written a powerful essay in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election as president of the United States, and it […]
The Beauty Pageant Contestant Wore A Burkini RIHAM FESHIR Halima Aden wore a navy blue, embroidered burkini — a full-body bathing suit — during the swimsuit competition. Courtesy of Future Productions LLC The other contestants in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant wore revealing swimsuits. She came out in a burkini — head-to-toe swimwear — and […]
The 10 Things You Need To Know About Cataract Surgery credit: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/roz-warren/what-is-cataract-surgery_b_6240624.html It’s more common, simpler and cheaper than ever. Is it right for you? 1. Cataracts are common. 2. Cataracts can cause a variety of symptoms and have a number of risk factors. 3. Surgeries are increasing and patient age is dropping. Read more […]
Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat In this holiday season you might be tempted to slip your dog a treat or two from your own plate (here I slap my own hand!). Beware! Not every food that is fine for humans is good for dogs. Some can be fatal, like chocolate, avocado, and artificial sweeteners. […]
Supposed ‘Burial Slab’ Of Jesus Christ Uncovered For First Time In Centuries The slab had been encased in marble since at least 1555. Ed Mazza Overnight Editor A stone slab that many Christians believe once held the body of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion has been unveiled for the first time in centuries. National […]
U.S. President Barack Obama pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey during the 68th annual presentation of the turkey in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington November 25, 2015. Courtesy of REUTERS/Carlos Barria Tobin Miller Shearer Since 1989, when President George H. W. Bush first formally instituted the practice, U.S. presidents have […]
Earliest known stone version of Ten Commandments sold for $850,000 By Georgia McCafferty, CNN (CNN)The earliest known stone inscription of the Ten Commandments sold for $850,000 — and a stipulation the owner must put the tablet on public display. Described as a “national treasure” of Israel, the stone was first uncovered in 1913 during excavations […]