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Michael Brown Protest Interrupts Orchestra in St. Louis

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra was getting ready to resume its show on Saturday night at Powell Hall in St. Louis, Missouri, when attendees were treated to a surprise performance. A small group of peaceful protesters got up from their … Continue reading

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Bill Murray Gracefully Sings Bob Dylan’s ‘Shelter From the Storm’

Bill Murray is a man of endless talents. We can now add lazily mumbling along to Bob Dylan’s “Shelter From the Storm” to that list, as seen in a clip from the upcoming film St. Vincent from The Weinstein Company. … Continue reading

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11 Hard Ciders That Are Better Than Beer

Admit it, beerficianados: Ciders are the best slightly alcoholic drink on the market. Listen, I like beer. I will even go as far to say that beer is great, but I’m not obsessed with beers like some of my friends … Continue reading

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Typhoon Phanfone Heads to Tokyo After Killing U.S. Airman

TOKYO — A powerful typhoon is heading toward Tokyo after lashing southern Japan, where it killed at least one U.S. airman on Okinawa island and left two others missing. The Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Phanfone was off the coast of … Continue reading

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Spiders Make for Terrible Therapists

For people like Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Phil, telling others how to live is the key to success But a career in life coaching isn’t for everyone — like this spider, for example. See also: 5 Horrifying Facts About Spiders … Continue reading

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The ‘Work/Life Balance’ Misnomer: Is Work/Life ‘Integration’ the New Norm?

The Monday-through-Friday, nine-to-five is a pipe dream. For employees in “traditional” jobs — office jobs with set, weekday hours — today’s status quo of ever-connectedness means that work often creeps into personal life (and vice versa): We often find ourselves … Continue reading

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The ‘Work-Life Balance’ Misnomer: Is Work-Life ‘Integration’ the New Norm?

The Monday-through-Friday, nine-to-five is a pipe dream. For employees in “traditional” jobs — office jobs with set, weekday hours — today’s status quo of ever-connectedness means that work often creeps into personal life (and vice versa): We often find ourselves … Continue reading

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A DIY Survival Guide for the Zombie Apocalypse

Don’t be fooled by what the news, the government and basic human logic tells you. The zombie apocalypse is upon us, and you have to be prepared. Luckily, there are plenty of helpful DIY tips on what to do when … Continue reading

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Adorable Puppy Overcomes Fear, Conquers 2 Steps

Experiencing something for the first time can be scary, especially if you’re just a puppy A cute little cocker spaniel named Red got into a bit of a pickle when he climbed up two whole steps — only to find … Continue reading

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Hong Kong Protesters Make Apparent Concessions

HONG KONG — In an apparent concession to authorities warning pro-democracy protesters to clear Hong Kong‘s streets by the beginning of the work week, students occupying the area outside city government headquarters agreed Sunday to remove some barricades that have … Continue reading