samedi 2 septembre 2017
This Robot Wants to Be Your Personal Assistant, DJ, and Photographer - and Won't Break the Bank
Despite all the technological advances of the last couple decades, we still haven't seen the robot butlers and personal assistants that we were promised back in the olden days of the 20th century. To Yossi Wolf, cofounder of the wildly successful Roboteam - which provides tactical robots for militaries around the world - this became the ultimate challenge. Wolf set out on...
Buckle Up, Fitbit Fans: The New Smartwatch Has All the Features You've Been Dreaming Of
Today, Fitbit unveiled its latest and greatest addition to its wearable lineup to the public: the Fitbit Ionic smartwatch is the crown jewel in the 2017 collection of the health-tech company's newest products, and just to cut to the chase - you're going to want it.
While we're seriously stoked on the brand's new headphones (more on that later), we'd be remiss to not dive...
These 61 Map Tattoos Will Give You Major Wanderlust
If you feel like you're always halfway out the door and ready for the next adventure, then you probably have some serious wanderlust. Show your love for seeing every place imaginable with map tattoos that display the beauty of the world we live in.
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Everything We Know About the Actors Playing Brianna and Roger on Outlander
Despite the fact that Outlander's second season finale packed in plenty of heartbreak and general misery, it had two exciting bright spots: Brianna Randall and Roger Wakefield. Yes, we finally got to see Claire and Jamie's daughter and the grown-up, adopted son of Reverend Wakefield in the flesh! Brianna is played by relative newcomer Sophie Skelton, whose fiery red hair...
This Robot Wants to Be Your Personal Assistant, DJ, and Photographer - and Won't Break the Bank
Despite all the technological advances of the last couple decades, we still haven't seen the robot butlers and personal assistants that we were promised back in the olden days of the 20th century. To Yossi Wolf, cofounder of the wildly successful Roboteam - which provides tactical robots for militaries around the world - this became the ultimate challenge. Wolf set out on...
12 Genius Toy-Organization Hacks You're Going to Wish You Thought Of
As moms, we love a great hack to help make parenting and keeping our houses under control a bit easier. The brilliant mamas at What's Up Moms have done it again with another video full of tips and tricks that are so amazing, you'll wish you thought of them yourself. With that said, get ready to drop what you're doing because after watching this video full of genius toy hacks,...
Andy Cohen's NYC Apartment Is a Stylish, Real-Life Clubhouse
The ladies of Bravo's famous (or infamous, depending on your POV) Real Housewives franchise may live in some lavish spreads, but their suburban McMansions have nothing on the abode of show executive producer Andy Cohen. The former head of development at Bravo and current talk show host of Watch What Happens Live worked with interior designer Eric Hughes to combine two West...
Get a Storage Unit, Because E.L.F. Is Launching a New Product Every Day This September
Your September belongs to E.L.F. Cosmetics, because the affordable brand just revealed that it's dropping a new product for every day of Fall's first month. Yup, by the end of September, your vanity will be so full of drugstore beauty goodness that you'll probably need to invest in a storage unit (or vacation home!) just to hold it all.
We're not entirely sure what prompted...
12 Movies and Shows Every Evan Peters Superfan Needs to Watch at Least Once
Evan Peters's name is pretty much synonymous with American Horror Story, but his murderous characters aren't the only things he's known for. Over the years, the 30-year-old actor has played everything from a dorky skateboarder to a mutant superhero. He was even a Disney Channel star at one point. Yes, Peters has come a very long way since his first role in 2004. As you prep...
7 Scarily Easy Giada De Laurentiis Halloween Recipes to Make at Home
If you're attempting to plan a Halloween party but have no idea where to start, don't worry - Giada De Laurentiis has you covered. The Food Network host has been entertaining and recipe developing for years, and lucky for you and me, she's shared her favorite festive ideas online so you can re-create them at home, too. Designate the task of Halloween cocktails to someone...
3 Celebrities Who Love Hi-Chew Candy as Much as You Do
We all know Hi-Chew is one of the best candies in the world, if not the best, and it turns out, these celebrities agree. From the ultrafruity flavor to the endless chewy texture, Hi-Chews have made sugar addicts of even Hollywood's hottest celebs and musicians. See which flavors they prefer and why they deem Hi-Chew to be a must-have candy at all times...
The Best Halloween Porch Decor on Amazon Prime - Because Why Wait?
As soon as Christmas in July is over, it's time to start planning ahead for Halloween. And the most impactful place to decorate is the front of your home. There's no need to get in the car and drive to the store when you can shop Amazon Prime from the comfort of your couch. In two days you can be decking out your porch or sprucing up your lawn with spooky decor. Check out...
How Did We Get Here? A Timeline of the Taylor Swift and Kanye West Drama
The power in the nearly eight-year feud between Taylor Swift and Kanye West has constantly shifted over the years (Kanye releases a song, Taylor fights back, Kanye talks about it in an interview, etc.), and now the ball is once again in Taylor's court. Throughout their drama, many celebrities have weighed in with their own thoughts, and Taylor's fans have rallied behind her...
The White House Renovations Are Done – and They're Actually Not Bad
While Donald Trump was on vacation at his golf club in New Jersey, big changes were happening at the White House. With round-the-clock work, several of the presidential abode's most public spaces were given a facelift in just two weeks. We knew the Trumps planned a design overhaul from the get-go, and we got a peek at the recent renovation in process, but now we're finally...
Wasabi Toothpaste Killed My Bad Breath and Saved Me From Mercury Poisoning
Most people have a regular neighborhood bar where everyone knows their name. I have my sushi place. Every time I go in, the restaurant owner greets me with a smile and yells out "LINDSEY!" That's not my name, but I love sushi so much, I don't correct him. If it weren't for the threat of mercury poisoning, I'd start a new diet where all I ate was California rolls. But alas,...
Pili Oil Is the New Skincare Ingredient You've Never Heard Of, but Need to Know
As the K-beauty boom has proven, people are eager for beauty secrets from around the globe. Allow me to suggest the next location for your radar: the Philippines. It's home to Pili Ani, a brand-new skincare line that recently landed in the US.
To you, this is an unknown brand that has yet win you over. To me, this is a major milestone. I'm overjoyed to be seeing a beauty...
The Biggest Mistake People Make When They Run, According to a Running Coach
If you've already carved out time in your busy day to go for a run and you've got your shoes laced up, you've already won half the battle. But that doesn't mean you can completely rely on autopilot to get you through your running session. Just because you're working up a sweat doesn't mean you can forget about correct form. Because if your run form is all wrong, you won't...
The Doctor-Approved Secret to Clearing Your Hormonal Acne That Actually Works
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When I tell you how I finally cleared up my hormonal acne, it is going to sound so painstakingly obvious that it might even seem . . . annoying. To make a long story short: I met with a doctor who helped me balance my hormones and improve my gut health, and my skin has never looked better.
At the start of Spring, I booked an appointment with Dr....
12 Things You Should Know Before Traveling Across the Country on Amtrak
I have always fantasized about traveling across the country by train, so when my boyfriend suggested that we take Amtrak from San Francisco to New York City, I was all in. There have been many conversations around the web about what it's really like to take Amtrak for long trips, so I want to give you the most accurate and true depiction.
We decided to get a roomette for...
This Harry Potter Theory About Dumbledore's Deluminator Will Break Your Damn Heart
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We first encounter Dumbledore's mysterious "Put-Outer" early on in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, when he knocks out an entire street's lights with just a few clicks.
"It seemed to be a silver cigarette lighter. He flicked it open, held it up in the air, and clicked it. The nearest street lamp went out with a little pop. He clicked...
24 Books to Inspire Your Children to Be Activists
Now more than ever, it's important that we raise mindful and empowered children who will leave this world better than they found it. If you want your children to grow up to be active members of their communities who pursue equality and justice for all, there's no better time than the present to get them going.
Read through for 24 books for miniactivists to add to their bookshelves...
13 Times Prince Harry Was Too Sexy For His Own Good
Over the past few years, we've watched Prince Harry evolve from the wild child of the royal family to the mature, responsible prince he is today. Not only has Harry proven that he's got what it takes to become king one day, but we also can't ignore the fact that he's pretty damn hot. Between his red hair and those dreamy baby blues, it's no wonder Meghan Markle has fallen...
The Way Prince Charles and Camilla Met Was Pretty Common - With a Twist
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Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles's highly publicized, scandal-filled relationship began how most do: at a party. In 1971, Charles and Camilla, then Camilla Shand, were introduced at a mutual friend's event by none other than Charles's college girlfriend, Lucia Santa Cruz. Lucia, the daughter of the former Chilean ambassador to London,...
Learn More About Princess Diana's Siblings - and How They're Keeping Her Memory Alive
When Diana, Princess of Wales, died 20 years ago, it was not only her ex-husband Prince Charles who accompanied her body back from Paris, but also her sisters, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Baroness Jane Fellowes. And at her funeral, her brother Charles, Earl Spencer, walked behind the gun carriage carrying her body before delivering the eulogy.
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Strap Yourselves In: It's Time to Unpack All Those References in Taylor Swift's Video
You guys. YOU GUYS. If you haven't seen Taylor Swift's music video for "Look What You Made Me Do" yet, stop what you're doing and watch it. OK, you done? Good. Now let's unpack all those hidden Easter eggs. Aside from making fun of her past reputations, the singer also made a few references to her infamous celebrity feuds and former flames. If you missed them all the first...
7 Home Improvement Shows You Can Stream on Netflix Right Now
It's almost the weekend, and that means it is almost time to relax! Sure, you could go on a hike, enjoy a nice boozy brunch, or even catch up on the latest novel that's been sitting on your nightstand. But if you're in the mood for some more low-key plans (aka you just want to Netflix and chill), we totally have you covered. Read on as we break down seven of the most stream-worthy,...
Land a Higher Salary by Pivoting This 1 Crucial Interview Question
"So, what's your current salary?"
This is a tricky interview question that might even make you blush. In theory, it's meant to get a sense for whether or not your salary expectations are aligned with the salary for the open role, but it almost feels somehow . . . intimate. And the problem with this kind of question is that it doesn't account for the fact that the new role...
Prince Charles Made a "Joke" After Harry's Birth That Actually Broke Diana's Heart
Princess Diana was many things to many people, but above all else, she was an adoring and doting mother of two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. While much is known about Diana's special connection with her boys, there's one thing people may not know about Harry's birth in particular: Prince Charles "desperately" wanted a little girl, and Diana, knowing that she was...
The Genius Reason You Should Take a Photo of Your Stove Before You Travel
When I leave for vacation, I check all of the doors. And the windows. About 17 times. I then make sure each knob on the stove is turned to "off" and start the whole process over again just for good measure. Still, inevitably, I will be thousands of miles from home, wake up in the middle of the night, and know without a doubt that I left a burner on and my house (along with...
16 No-Bake Fall Cheesecake Recipes That Couldn't Be Cozier (or Easier!)
Fall might be one of the best seasons for baking, but it's hard to pass up a no-bake dessert that doesn't require waiting for the oven to preheat. These Fall no-bake cheesecake recipes are guaranteed to give you all the cozy autumn feelings, and they're so easy they practically "bake" themselves. From no-bake pumpkin cheesecake to gingerbread cheesecake and caramel apple...
30 Sweet, Heartbreaking Things William and Harry Have Said About Princess Diana
Princess Diana and Harry with William on his first day at Eton in September 1995.
It's been nearly 20 years since Princess Diana's tragic death, and the anniversary has brought a renewed interest in her extraordinary (and sometimes scandalous) life as a royal. When Diana passed away in a car accident in August 1997, she left behind her two sons, William and Harry, who were...
Was Katy Perry's Wig Snatching Joke in Poor Taste? The Internet Says, "Mhm"
The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards - with Katy Perry as its host - were pretty unoffensive. Though there were plenty of easy political jokes and jabs at the president, Katy managed to avoid any major missteps. Well, for most of the evening, that is.
Following Pink's epic performance toward the end of the show, Katy exclaimed, "I am shooketh. I am dead, I am living, I am crying....
Gwendoline Christie Reveals Her Hilarious Nickname For Kit Harington in This Selfie
Please enjoy this picture of KITN and I #MODELLING @GameOfThrones 💋 http://pic.twitter.com/z0yAbWEhvZ
- Gwendoline Christie (@lovegwendoline) August 28, 2017
Jon Snow and Brienne of Tarth are usually tough fighters on Game of Thrones, but if they ever wanted to pick up extra cash, they could definitely do a little modeling in Westeros. Gwendoline Christie, who plays Brienne...
Meet the "Death Positive" Women Changing the Funeral Industry
Courtney Lane, who practices the art of Victorian hairwork, with some of her creations. Photo courtesy Courtney Lane.
Sooner or later, the end is coming - for all of us. But women in particular have been at the forefront of the "death positive" movement, which aims to strip away the mystery and fear around the end of life and help us each find our own "good death."
Amber...
What a 25-Year Veteran Teacher Wants Parents to Realize About Kindergarten
For the baby boomers and early Gen Xers, kindergarten was less about academically challenging children and more of a way for kids to socialize. The theory for a long time was that kindergarten was a way to get kids prepared to learn the "real stuff" later.
Now, kindergarten is more like first grade. "With a lot of children going to preschool, the pressure is on for schools...
Filthy Dishwasher? How to Naturally Clean It
Yes, your dishwasher is made for washing dishes, but what happens to all the bits of food and other grime that get washed away? Sadly, they don't magically disappear. Just like the sink, giving your dishwasher a good cleaning keeps it from being a deceptively dirty spot. And this cleaning solution uses natural ingredients and is complete after a single dishwasher cycle with...
13 Disneyland Rides That Have Been There Since Opening Day
It's hard to imagine Disneyland in its humble beginnings. The Anaheim, CA, theme park currently boasts an estimated 60 different attractions, but when it first opened on July 17, 1955, that number was much lower - much, much lower. The official number is debated online, however, Disneyland definitively housed 13 attractions on opening day. While that may seem underwhelming...
I Was a MAC Pro For 11 Years, and This Is What It's Really Like to Work There
I worked for MAC Cosmetics for 11 years, and it was wonderful! I worked for them as a retail manager in both California and New York City. I was lucky enough to get the job even though I was a telephone operator with no prior experience! I just happened to love MAC and was at the counter at least twice a week. I often would do my friends' makeup at the counter, and a small...
Sephora's New Swatch Me App Takes the Guessing Out of Makeup Shopping
We don't need to tell you that online shopping is one of the greatest advancements of mankind, especially when it comes to buying makeup. But that also means we don't always test out beauty products before we buy them. While seeing swatches on other people's skin gives you a good idea of what a shade will look like, nothing compares to trying it out yourself. That's why we...
What Wisconsin’s Insane Abortion Bill Could Mean For Women’s Health
Wisconsin has become the latest US state to take up a draconian antiabortion bill. Lawmakers are considering legislation that would prevent the state-funded university from providing resident physicians with abortion-procedure training.
On July 18, state Republicans held a public hearing to debate the bill, which would bar University of Wisconsin physicians from providing...
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