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National Hug Day National Hug Day - Needing a hug, It's National Hug Day and, considering the bummers, blunders and low blows these folks have suffered lately, they could use any extra embraces you have to spare. National Hug Day, Nowadays, with all the drama going on in this crazy but beautiful world, huggers are an endangered species. Let’s bring them back by participating in National Hug Day, spreading the love and joy. Hug your family and loved ones today and remember to do it more often from now on. If you’re not comfortable hugging strangers, simply share a handshake or high five. National Hug Day was created by Rev. Kevin Zaborney in 1986; it has since been celebrated annually and continues to grow internationally. Zaborney wanted to help people show their emotions in public and spread more love throughout America.  The official National Hug Day website declared Ellen DeGeneres and Gloria A. Mecca the Most Needing a hug.  National Hug Day or National Hugging Day ...

Calculating Odds What are the odds? Survivors of the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster has compared it to the Titanic disaster, and rescue missions for the remaining missing people have been suspended because rescuers say there is zero chance of survival.

China Bikini Bodyguard China Bikini Bodyguard - Dressed in bikinis, Chinese women take gruelling training to be bodyguards China's bikini-clad bodyguards, Picking the right attire for intense workouts is crucial. For these all-female bodyguards-in-training in China's Hainan Province, the clothing choices range from bikinis to different variations of bikinis.

Drew Barrymore InStyle Drew Barrymore InStyle - Identical quadruplets born, Laura, Sophie, Jasmin and Kim. Those are the names of four brand-new and astoundingly unique children born in Leipzig, Germany, on Friday. The children identical quadruplets were reportedly delivered with few complications and are all healthy The 34-year-old actress earned critic's attention with her uncanny portrayal of "Little Edie" Beale in HBO's "Grey Gardens," and her directorial debut, "Whip It," has been hailed as a success well before it rolls into theaters October 2.

The Most Controversial Health Stories of 2011 The Most Controversial Health Stories of 2011, Concerns over PSA screenings, mammograms, multivitamins, birth control & much more made it a year of conflict in health care

Breast-feeding flash mobs Breast-feeding flash mobs , Nursing moms turned out en masse to breast-feed at Target stores in at least 35 states on Wednesday.  The reason for the flash mobs? A mom says she was hassled when she breast-fed her infant son in a Target store. Target reportedly has apologized

Breast-feeding flash mobs Breast-feeding flash mobs , Nursing moms turned out en masse to breast-feed at Target stores in at least 35 states on Wednesday.  The reason for the flash mobs? A mom says she was hassled when she breast-fed her infant son in a Target store. Target reportedly has apologized

Top Fitness Trends for 2012 Want to be on the forefront of fitness for 2012? Here’s what’s on the horizon according to top trainers, the American Council on Exercise, and the American College of Sports Medicine

34 Stocking Stuffers Under $25 Buddy Bottle Opener This shiny, happy tool sits well in the hand, looks smart on a bar cart , and pairs perfectly with a fancy six-pack Ship Shape Pencil Case A sturdy vinyl replacement for the now ink-smeared version the kids got in September Bicycle Clips These wire-sculpture fasteners give a stack of receipts a more carefree spin. Dreamstate Neoprene Mask Red-eye regulars will value these witty, comfy black-out shades. Slim Sonic For those who can’t bear to be separated from that machine-clean feeling, a lightweight, packable option Key-Shaped Silicone Key Chains Buy one for the husband who’s always losing his keys—or the teen psyched to get her first set Bobbi Brown Classic to Go Palette The ultimate after-work kit: three perfect lip colors and a trio of eye shadows in a pack-of-gum-size case Sir Kensington’s Spiced Ketchup Infused with chipotles, cilantro, and lime, it will give your brother’s famous burgers a kick. Hunting Camp Soap An update on the...

2011 most overused buzzwords Are you highly motivated? A creative, innovative thinker with a successful track record in effective problem solving? What about your organizational and communication skills? Do you have extensive experience maneuvering a dynamic workplace? If any of this sounds familiar, then you've probably used one of the top 10 overused professional buzzwords in the United States in 2011, according to career-networking site LinkedIn. The site culled its top 10 list from 135 million member profiles worldwide, finding that "creative" was the most overused word globally and in the United States. After that, the list goes:

Bing Back of Hair Bing Back of Hair, looking back: the hottest hair of 2011. The Best Hair Of 2011. Best Of 2011 All right, roll call: So far we've shown you the best shoes, the best nails, and even the best makeup, but, girl, we need to talk about that HAIR. From Evan Rachel Wood's dramatic change from shoulder-length waves to a choppy, textured pixie to Katy Perry's slow-but-steady transition from black to pink (!!!), 2011 was filled with epic tonsorial moments that definitely merit mention in our countdown. Some would say we've got the best HAIR RIGHT HURR. Others of us would say that it's corny to say stuff like that out loud. Others still would say that this is a free country and naysayers can suck it. ANYWAY: hair. RETRO WAVES AND VICTORY ROLLS It's one thing to spot a gal sporting '50s pin curls or a Marcell waved blonde bob, but it's a whole other ballgame when stylized 'dos look modern. Rihanna's twin Victory Rolls are offset by the casu...