Articles by Lauren Keating
DIY Thanksgiving: 6 Budget-Friendly Ways to Decorate Your Home
Thanksgiving is about more than just the food. Display festive decor to make it feel like home this holiday with these crafty ideas. These crafty Thanksgiving decoration ideas are both easy to make and light on the wallet.
Bob Marley Will Be The Face Of The First Global Brand Of Marijuana
Marley Naturals will be the first global marijuana brand that features the name and image of iconic reggae singer and herb advocate, Bob Marley.
Do Weight Loss Apps Really Work?
According to a new study, weight loss app do not guarantee user's will lose weight. However, the app is effective for those who commit to making healthy choices.
Thanksgiving Hacks: 10 Great Holiday Cocktails To Serve This Year
Add festive cocktails to your Thanksgiving menu this year. These 10 recipes are easy to make and are full of flavor to complement to the festival of food.
Women In Developing Countries Will Soon Have A One Dollar Contraception Option
The Bill Gates Foundation is teaming up with drug company Pfizer to provide injectable contraception to women in poor countries for only one dollar.
Hacker Group Anonymous Takes Over Ku Klux Klan Twitter Account After Ferguson Threats
Hacker group Anonymous hacked into Twitter account and websites of the Ku Klux Klan, gaining access to personal information of its members. The cyber attacks come in response to the physical threats against the peaceful protestors in Ferguson.
TV Host Wears Same Suit For A Year In Protest Of Sexism
The 'Today' host wore the same knockoff Burberry suit with different shirts and ties for 365 days, in silent protest against the sexism his female colleagues constantly receive.
Listen To Kristen Bell And Straight No Chaser's Witty "Text Me Merry Christmas" Song
"Text Me Merry Christmas" is a catchy, merry little tune that will surely bring some cheer. The video fittingly features Bell's lyrics popping up as text messages as she sings about texting Merry Christmas.
Fans Mock Lifetime's 'Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B' Across Social Media
Fans slam Lifetime's movie Aaliyah:The Princess of R&B. The movie follows singer Aaliyah Haughton's journey to make it as an artist and actress before her tragic death in 2001. But it garnered criticism for its portrayal of Aaliyah's relationship with R. Kelly.
Permanent Birth Control Essure Has Ruined Women's Lives
Thousands of women say that the popular permanent birth control method Essure causes serious health complications. In some cases, it also is not effective against preventing pregnancy in some cases.
First Hasselblad camera used in space was just sold
The first professional-quality camera that took photos from space in 1962-63 was sold in an auction this week for just under $300,000.
These Are The Top Celebrity Twitter Fails Of The Week
From viral memes to breaking the Internet, this week was full of fails on Twitter. Here is a rundown of the top Twitter celebrity fails.
PETA Is Now Protecting Digital Animals With Virtual 'Minecraft' Headquarters
PETA is entering the gaming scene again, this time opening up headquarters in the 'Minecraft' universe. 'Minecraft' players will be able to access the virtual headquarters through PETA's own game server starting on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Here Are The Best Ways To Prevent Eye Infections If You Wear Contacts
The CDC found that approximately one million Americans are suffering from eye infection from wearing contacts. Here are the common infections and how to prevent them.
Can Working Out Actually Cause Weight Gain In Women?
According to new research, exercise by itself may not cause weight loss and may actually increase weight gain. The participants could have gained weight after becoming sedentary once they stopped working out.
Microsoft Joins Instagram To 'Reinvent Productivity'
In an attempt to reinvent its social media presence, Microsoft joined Instagram to capture everyday users. The company hired photographer Justin Bastien to travel around the world to find and capture interesting people for its Instagram's mission 'to reinvent productivity.'
Old Navy Draws Criticism For Charging Women More For Plus-Size Clothing
A Change.org petition asking Old Navy to stop charging consumers more for plus-sizes has received over 35,000 signatures. In response to the petition, Gap Inc., the retailer's parent company, defended itself by saying that more fabric and designs means more money.
'Vacation Breasts' May Be The Next Plastic Surgery Trend
A NYC plastic surgeon who created 24-hour breast implants, anticipates 'vacation breasts.' These two-to-three week temporary implants will be available for patients by 2016.
Watch Jon Stewart Sing Vintage Taylor Swift During An Interview
During a dry interview with MTV News for his new movie 'Rosewater,' Stewart showed off his love for T-Swift and his karaoke skills by breaking out in song to Taylor Swift's 'Tear Drops On My Guitar.;
Facebook Is Using A Dinosaur To Help Users Understand Its New Privacy Policy
Facebook updated its private policy again, this time creating an interactive educational page to help break down the lingo with help from a dinosaur and friends.
This diet could reduce the impact of climate change
According to new research, vegetarian, pescetarian and Mediterranean diets could help reduce agriculture greenhouse emission gases, which causes harmful consequences on the environment and impacts climate change.
Could Talking On Your Cellphone Cause Brain Cancer?
According to a new study conducted by Swedish researchers, the more hours and years people spend talking on their mobile phones, the greater chance of developing brain cancer.
Watch The 5 Most Epic 'Wheel of Fortune' Moments
After a video of Pat Sajak walking off the set of 'Wheel of Fortune' made the rounds yesterday, it got us thinking about all the memorable moments throughout the show's history. Throughout the years, contestants have had some epic fails and some major wins. Check out the five best 'Wheel of Fortune' moments below.
Jennifer Lawrence swears off social media after being 'scorned'
'Hunger Games' actress Jennifer Lawrence revealed she is not active and never will be on social media platforms, especially after this September's celebrity photo leak.
Taylor Swift's interactive app lets fans explore the 'Blank Space' music video
Taylor Swift's announced the launch of an accompanying interactive app to her new 'Blank Space' video. While the song plays in the background, the app is a 360 degree experience where users are not limited to see only what Swift is doing.
Man builds an Iron Man costume for his sick son to make him 'feel brave'
A prop maker father created an Iron Man costume to make his sick infant feel strong during his stay at the hospital.
Watch Pat Sajak walk off set after epic 'Wheel of Fortune' fail
'Wheel of Fortune' game show host Pat Sajak jokingly walked off set during a recent episode after being trolled by a horse joke.
Bill Cosby learns that asking people to 'meme him' was probably not the best idea
Actor and comedian Bill Cosby sparked a viral movement after he asked his followers to create memes in his honor. But inviting people to create memes about you is probably not the best idea when you're facing allegations of sexual assault.
Calvin Klein's 'plus-size' model sparks controversy
Calvin Klein stirred controversy on Twitter after model Myla Dablesio was featured as a plus-sized model for its new underwear ads. Dalbesio reportedly wears a size 10, although there are also rumors that she wears a size eight. Either way, a size 10 is not what many would consider to be a plus-sized model.
Facebook Messenger has a half a billion users, even though most people initially hated it
Facebook Messenger gains 500 active monthly users despite the app's negative reviews. Head of Facebook Messenger, David Marcus, says his team is 'going for a billion' users.
