FEELINGS popularity and FEELINGS trends

The San Francisco Giants like the Miami Marlins’ celebratory “lo viste” gesture so much they’ve borrowed it.

Poker players say everyone has a tell, a little tic that gives away their feelings about the hand they are playing. For Theresa May, it's the eyes. Ask her a question she finds tricky - or just impertinent - and her eyes narrow briefly: catlike and wary.

I've learned not to think there's always a right and wrong course of action immediately evident. It can be important to observe and explore one's thoughts and feelings around a moral decision -- however big or small.

‘Bachelorette’ Emily Maynard is taking the high road after her ex-fiancé’s hurtful comments. Bachelorette Emily Maynard is all class — unlike Brad Womack! After learning that her ex-fiance said he “dodged a bullet” when their engagement ended, the 26-year-old single mother handled herself with dignity and grace. “I haven’t heard from him since filming started [...]

Any time Bill O'Reilly visits "The Late Show," it's pretty much guaranteed to get testy. While David Letterman is first and foremost a comedian, he's also fairly outspoken when it comes to politics, and he's certainly not afraid of grilling his guests. And, well, we all know O'Reilly is hardly a shrinking violet, either.  On Wednesday night, Letterman welcomed O'Reilly then jump...

Yes, we're STILL talking about this! When Lost aired its season finale back in 2010 nearly almost everyone was left disappointed. The show's Executive Producer, Damon Lindelof, has a message for all fans that didn't like his ending: Suck it! Okay, he didn't say "suck it," but he DID say if he had the chance [...]

Anxiety is a widespread problem that prevents people from adequately socializing with the people around them. Excessive fears of being judged prevent people from sharing their own feelings or ideas with most people thus closing them off to the world....

A team of programmers and musicians in the UK are working to turn the tweets of 500 anonymous people into music. Wired reports that the goal of "The Listening Machine," a 6 month project by composer Peter Gregson, sonic artist and programmer Daniel Jones, and the Britten Sinfonia orchestra, is to create a “live soundtrack to the thoughts, opinions, feelings and conversations of the U.K...

A new Washington Post/ABC News poll found 93 percent of Obama supporters are enthusiastic about voting for him, compared to 75 percent of Mitt Romney's supporters who are enthusiastic about casting ballots for him. Of Obama's supporters, 51 percent are very enthusiastic, while 26 percent of Romney's are very enthusiastic. The numbers are similar to those for Obama and McCain at this point in th...

Genetic sexual attraction (GSA) describes feelings of intense intimacy between two relatives who meet for the first time as adults - a little-talked about phenomenon that frequently occurs between adoptees and their long-lost parents.

Since Jay-Z has said that he's all for me marrying an Anderson Cooper look-alike (I'm not picky), all kinds of hos are coming out for gay marriage including 50 Cent's ass. Most of us care about 50 Cent's thoughts on gay marriage as much as we care about Kim Kardashian's thoughts on ANYTHING, but let's hear what 50 told Vibe Magazine (via Pink News). As down low queens giggl...

I’m trying to remember when I first saw the performance artist Carmelita Tropicana, but that’s like trying to remember someone’s first time making you laugh: there are no specifics, just feelings. Often dressed like a more surreal Carmen Miranda—Carmelita wears more glitter . . .

MANAGEMENT at National Indigenous TV has raised concerns the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network will lose its identity

New submitter PantherSE writes with an article at CNN about the geopolitical importance of labeling, excerpting thus: "Iran has threatened legal action against Google for not labeling the Persian Gulf on its maps 'Toying with modern technologies in political issues is among the new measures by the enemies against Iran, (and) in this regard, Google has been treated as a plaything,' Foreign Minis...

HEARTBROKEN Russell Brand admits he's still got strong feelings for his estranged wife Katy Perry

Outside Anfield, Liverpool fans give a mixed reaction to the sacking of the club legend as they suggest only Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho can fill the managerial void.

David Cameron's efforts to woo Chinese business backfired yesterday, as Beijing accused the Prime Minister of "hurting its feelings" and "damaging relations" by meeting the Dalai Lama.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said the meeting has grossly interfered in China's internal affairs, hurt the feelings of Chinese people.

Seven out of ten men admit to lying to their partner when asked their opinion while out on clothes shopping trips - many stating they didn't want to hurt their other half's feelings.

Meet Pentametron, a website and Twitter account that is a literature nerd’s dream. It is a bot that uses an algorithm to find and retweet rhymi…

Seven out of ten men admit to lying to their partner when asked their opinion while out on clothes shopping trips - many stating they didn't want to hurt their other half's feelings.

It takes a special kind of performer to convert a non-believer into a fanatic. I went to a Michael Bublé performance last weekend with neutral feelings towards the crooner.

Some people just love Google+ and others just hate the company's efforts to create a social network and a social layer across all of its services. Google itself seems to be pretty happy with the results it is getting from Google+ so far - or at least that's what the company is saying publicly. No matter your overall feelings about Google+, though, Google's new native Google+ app for iPhone is w...

Salman Faiz - I have been quiet, quiet for so long that my mind often riots with my inner instincts on my reticence. It has been long since I have been longing to pen down my feelings. The war inside my soul often stifles my body and my whole being cries within. Putting my feelings to ink might not satisfy my soul, but a part of it might feel relieved that I have at least said something. This ....

The first-round exit from the Snooker World Championships must have been devastating for Ding Junhui, but he is happy about another loss – his weight. Ding is currently making use of his time in China, training with Zhang Tiequan a well-known mixed martial artist. He said the game of snooker is too quiet, and sometimes he needs to release his feelings from deep inside his heart.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Was it a signal by President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, designed to attract gay and lesbian supporters? A trial balloon to test voters' feelings about same-sex marriage? Or just a case of the vice president wandering from the campaign's message?

The killing of civilians has soured the feelings of many ordinary Afghans towards foreign forces in a war that is becoming increasingly unpopular and is dragging into its 11th year.

RACINE, Wis. (AP) -- Al Trossen feels like a wanted man. The former Teamster voted for embattled Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in 2010 but isn't sure who to support in the state's historic recall election next month....

The attorney also warns that Humphries could pay big money in fees if he loses at trial

My latest Locus column, "A Prose By Any Other Name," is a state-of-the-project report on my longrunning habit of writing science fiction stories with the same titles as famous books, and the interesting things I've discovered about creativity and my subconscious along the way. The more I thought about writing stories with ‘‘borrowed’’ titles, the [...]

I didn't want to be Princess Leia. I was mad at her. At that point in the series, I didn?t know she was Luke's sister, but Luke liked her. My feelings were conflicted about Luke at six years old. I both wanted to be him, the hero, but also wanted him to look at me the way he looked at Leia.

VIDEO: His target had made clear his feelings about being substituted after 32 minutes

Toddy Tee and N.W.A were a ready-made soundtrack in April 1992. Ice Cube's and Dr. Dre's albums that year explained the feelings in South L.A. neighborhoods. Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur and more followed.In 1985, Los Angeles rapper Toddy Tee released what could be considered West Coast hip-hop's opening salvo against police brutality in black neighborhoods. The electro-grooved "Batterram," named f...

The passage of time has clearly done little to quell the eccentric astronomer’s deep-seated feelings towards Germans, as he declared in an interview: 'The only good Kraut is a dead Kraut.'

by Atma Prakash Nayak Numerous human forms appear and disappear on world stage. Few find a little description on the pages of history and others fade from the stage like the morning mist. There are a few people who could stretch their rays of influence and inspiration for centuries and set new standards of living a life. In between these two categories of people, one category of p...

It is a team which decided against retaining him while he was a part of it but West Indian Chris Gayle, who is now flourishing playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, says he has no hard feelings for Kolkata Knight Riders owners.

The Prime Minister and his Defence Minister Ehud Barack are clouded by ‘messianic feelings,’ says Yuval Diskin, the former head of Israel’s Shin Bet security agency

The eve of the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots finds residents' feelings about the police department and about relations among the races in the city much more positive.

"Office" producers pulled a John Stamos gay joke from a recent promo because they were afraid ... afraid of John Stamos -- this according to John Stamos.Stamos was out in L.A. yesterday -- and he told us, "They thought that I'd be offended by the…

The fan contingent on hand for the 77th NFL draft made their feelings heard as the first two picks were announced.

Goal.com takes a look at what the football world thought of the Blues' semi-final triumph over Pep Guardiola's men as they recorded their feelings throughout the game on Twitter

A study with young adults and depressed older adults showed similar brain activity when subjects experienced regret, whereas healthy older subjects were better able to regulate emotions and let go.

It is a general impression of the world that the Arab people do not like the United States. At the country level, it could be said that Arab countries both "hate" and "like" the United States.

The Norwegian anti-Muslim fanatic who killed 77 people in a shooting and bombing rampage last July told a court on Friday he was basically a "nice person" who had trained himself to stifle his emotions so he could carry out the attacks.

A study has found that all outdoor locations were associated with positive feelings of enjoyment, calmness and refreshment. But visits to the coast were the most beneficial, while urban parks had the least effect.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Apparently, there are no hard feelings on 49ers general manager Trent Baalke's part regarding the Saints' targeting of San Francisco players in their bounty program....

Jennifer Aniston "always wanted Brad Pitt to be happy", and has no bitter feelings about his engagement to Angelina Jolie.

Why software that can interpret human feelings is the future

Bad vibes continue to be felt between bitter enemies Bayern Munich and Real Madrid ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League semi-final, with each side accusing the other of arrogantly taking victory for granted.

When we have a positive experience—a great meal, say, or a wonderfully romantic encounter—it's natural to want to talk about it. But a new study suggests that word-of-mouth stories blunt our feelings about experiences. In other words, telling people about your best kiss or favorite restaurant will make it feel less special. More »

Just like rivals in a bad romantic comedy who shockingly realize they have feelings for each other, China and the United States have a complicated relationship.

A California ballot initiative proposes to shut down the Diablo Canyon and San Onofre nuclear power plants. But would voters decide using logic or emotion? California's initiative process can be both a wonderfully democratic and perilously dumb way to make law. On no issue could that be more true than the proposed initiative to shut down nuclear power in the state. The initiative would shut dow...

VAL ANDREWS has dismissed any suggestion of “player power” in his resignation as Cavan football manager, claiming instead his “position was untenable” once the players made known their feelings of discontent – while it seems “player power” might yet keep Séamus McEnaney in charge of Meath.

Irish Apprentice contestant Jane McEvoy said there were no hard feelings between her and project manager Laura Hogg who she said was “a lovely girl” despite the Scot nominating her for the axe.

The govt sees the general as a “professional soldier” and it will be more than glad to end the association on a no-hard-feelings note when he retires in May.

Like religion, hummus in Israel inspires feelings of jealousy, ownership, competition and pride. It also has the power to divide families and unite Jew and Arab, which is exactly what happened in the town of Abu Gosh

Alex Salmond, Scotland’s first minister, wants a referendum in 2014, counting on a surge in nationalist feelings stirred by memories of the Battle of Bannockburn against the English in 1314.

Brett Cecil insists he has no hard feelings about being demoted from the majors to Double-A. And he believes he can 'easily' correct the mechanical problems in his delivery

Was it simply an accident, leftover hard feelings over his time in Colorado or “the most gutless act” Rockies Manager Jim Tracy has “seen in 35 years in the game?” The first pitch from Cleveland Indians pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez drilled his former Rockies teammate Troy Tulowitzki smack on the elbow Sunday, triggering a bench-clearing standoff in the spring-training game in Scottsdale, Ariz. Read ...

L.A. fans are left wondering: How come $2 billion doesn't pay for Frank's ticket out of town?Brilliant move making Magic Johnson the face of the new Dodgers. He is the one man who can wash away the bad feelings left by the McCourts. Just remember, Magic — when you wear a No. 32 Dodgers jersey, the name on the back had better be "Koufax."

Doctors should be aware of emotions that may lead them to be less than honest with patients or reluctant to admit errors.

Pope Benedict XVI expressed support for the "just aspirations and legitimate desires" of all Cubans, including prisoners.

It was a heart-wrenching memorial for victims of the Toulouse killings. The fact that three of them were just young children, shot in cold blood, added to the feelings of loss and despair.

THE CATHOLIC Church in the Netherlands has been hit by a new sex abuse scandal following the revelation that up to a dozen teenage boys may have been castrated while in the care of church-run psychiatric institutions during the 1950s.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Homebuilders' feelings about the current housing market haven't changed from February. But many are growing more optimistic that sales could pick up in the coming months....

The naming of basketball courts by colleges and universities after a former coach or donor can often leave hurt feelings and spark controversy.

Music is a very strong emotional communicator, and different cultures have different emotional associations for different musical "modes". Now, a new cross-cultural study shows that tonal trends used to express feelings in music are consistent in different cultures and are similar to those used in speech. The full report is published March 14, in the open access journal PLoS ONE.

Jose Luis Zelaya’s failed bid to become the student body president at Texas A&M University exposed a range of feelings surrounding his status as an illegal immigrant.

TARIQ RAMADAN I last travelled to Tunisia almost 25 years ago. Zine Al Abidine Bin Ali and his regime had forbidden me entry; the Swiss authorities warned that: “an accident might happen at any time.” Now, as my flight winged south, my feelings swung between pleasure and apprehension. Pleasure at returning to a country I’d come to love and appreciate; pleasure, most of all, at ...

TARIQ RAMADAN I last travelled to Tunisia almost 25 years ago. Zine Al Abidine Bin Ali and his regime had forbidden me entry; the Swiss authorities warned that: “an accident might happen at any time.” Now, as my flight winged south, my feelings swung between pleasure and apprehension. Pleasure at returning to a country I’d come to love and appreciate; pleasure, most of all, at ...

Many have wondered what goes on in the minds of the people who go on to start successful companies. The thoughts, feelings, emotions and urges pushing a founder toward success are so drastic

"Would you please just let me go now?" pleads Norah Jones She’s addressing some fool who crushed her feelings but you'd hardly know it from the breezy way her voices wings over producer Danger Mouse’s bopping bass line Breaking up never sounded so fun Listen To Norah Jones' "Happy Pills"  Related•...

Now that Hamas has left Syria, its leaders are finally able to voice their true feelings about Assad.

Former Israeli Olympian terror victims return to the site of a Palestinian terror attack that killed 11 athletes.

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - A survivor of the 1972 Munich Olympic attack felt like he was "floating on a cloud of love" as he returned to the southern German city this week with several other team...

Rangers supporters vented their frustrations on Saturday, at the end of a truly terrible week for the club. Thousands of fans made their feelings very clear about the club entering administration.

Acknowledge their feelings and accept responsibility for your decision, but emphasize this is what we have to work with now

Soccer:Republic of Ireland international Kevin Doyle insists he never lost respect for sacked Wolves boss Mick McCarthy even though he was ousted as the club’s first-choice striker by Steven Fletcher.

While some longtime supporters of Komen for the Cure remain loyal, others said feelings of ill will were created by the controversy.

There are mixed feelings among Israelis over whether growing threats from Iran, or immediate localized issues, are of greatest concern.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Peyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay say there are no hard feelings between them.

ROBIN VAN PERSIE has set the record straight over his feelings for Arsenal — and his admiration for Arsene Wenger

The father of a 12-year-old boy who authorities say was fatally stabbed by his 10-year-old friend in San Diego said the violence is a tragedy for all concerned.

Chinese firm In Icons posted a statement on its website on Sunday saying it made the decision out of 'heartfelt sensitivity to the feelings of the Jobs family'.

SINGER should have some interesting lyrics on her next album after writing about feelings

Many Republicans in Iowa have strong feelings about the candidate they are supporting for president, but many others just can’t make up their mind.

You’re entitled to your feelings but your father has a right to seek happiness. Try to put yourself in his shoes

Danny Brown has a good feeling about 2012 The Detroit rapper – who earned praise all fall long for his release XXX and premiered the video for its track "Monopoly" on RollingStonecom last week – discussed his plans for maintaining his win streak as well as his feelings about pal A$AP...

Blog post by TomSWAMPY: AT THE FLOODGATESSWAMPY: AT THE FLOODGATES  by Tom Estes for IM INTERNATIONALPresented by CREATIVE TIME in association with THE QUEENS MUSEUM OF ARTOn the 18th of December, 2011 a strange creature was spotted on the banks of the river Thames in London. TheCreature appeared out of nowhere, and climbed up from the mud flats and was last seen entering the ThamesBarrier Park...

HIGH immigration intakes are fanning negative feelings about asylum seekers and damaging national unity, a Labor MP says.

Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in two attacks in Norway in July, has no feelings of regret, saying what he did was necessary.

Gerade gelesen. Sie haben nicht unrecht: "Join the LDB Foundation in our drive to eliminate "The Little Drummer Boy" from public performance": Studies show that one out of four Americans experience nausea, headaches, and feelings of desperation and dread on exposure to this music. How can you help? Refuse to patronize stores that play it. Refuse to enter malls with strolling singers who perfor...

Nene and Tyson Chandler have more in common than being the top-tier big men in this year's NBA free agent class. They both had their feelings hurt by their former team.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday issued a notice to Babar Awan and fixed December 20 for hearing a contempt of court case against the former law minister.Advocate Farooq Ahmad in his petition stated that Awan had passed derogatory remarks against the Supreme Court and hence disrespected the judiciary.The petition further stated that his remarks had also hurt the feelings of the people o...

There has been mixed reaction to President Jacob Zuma's replacement of Willie Hofmeyr with Willem Heath as head of the Special Investigation Unit.

Four days before their world came down crashing at the Eden Gardens, circa 1996, India was on an adrenaline-driven high: its team had just beaten Pakistan in an emotionally-charged encounter.  A place in the final, and another tryst with the World Cup, seemed just a formality now.  Across the border, expectedly, the mood was palpably different: a deathly silence had enveloped the country. F...

Just weeks after issuing a union-wide endorsement of Occupy Wall Street, the 2.1-million-member Service Employees International Union announced this morning it is also endorsing President Obama for reelection.In an interview with Salon following a conference call announcing the endorsement, SEIU president Mary Kay Henry stressed the union will not try to enlist occupiers as ground troops for Ob...

I have a confession to make At first I misunderstood Occupy Wall Street The first few times I went down to Zuccotti Park I came away with mixed feelings I loved the energy and was amazed by the obvious organic appeal of the movement the way it was growing on its...

BUSINESS conditions have deteriorated at the same time as confidence has improved, according to new research.