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A History of Transgender People, Volume IV
So far in this series, I've discussed myth and legend. This is, on its surface, is not great historiography; but a culture's myths and legends inform their worldview. Perhaps not always in the most intuitive or impactful ways, but it does say something about the zeitgeist, especially when it comes to divisive or transgressive issues like gender and especially gender nonconformity.
By Sophia-Helene Mees de Tricht8 years ago in Humans
Nick Newell: The MMA Fighter Taking Away All Your Excuses to Skip the Gym
Full Disclosure Part of the reason I’m writing this is that I’m stressed and I can’t sleep. See, I’m a bit of a gym rat, and I think about my fitness level a lot—therefore, I stress about my waning cardiovascular strength a lot.
By jovie8 years ago in Unbalanced
Exercise Trends You Need to Try If You Love Yoga
Calling all my fellow yogis! I LOVE yoga, don’t you? It’s so diverse. There are so many variations, so many new things to try! When I first started yoga (almost a decade ago) it wasn’t so wide spread and mainstream; it was a lot more alternative and less well received. Now, thanks to this new burst of health kicks in the media, and with a little help from social platforms like Instagram, yoga has become a cool way of keeping fit, socialising, getting in touch with your spirituality, and all round having fun.
By Samantha Bentley8 years ago in Longevity
10 Things You Should Never Say to a Veteran
In the United States, there are over two million military services members including active and reserve forces, but there are more than twentymillion living veterans, with the oldest among them having served in World War II. Many of these veterans were conscripted, but most volunteered to serve their country. All of them are equally deserving of our thanks as a nation. While many retired service members appreciate gestures of gratefulness, many people cross the line with inappropriate questions or misguided statements that can offend the men and women who served our country. If you want to avoid making them feel guilty or uncomfortable, here are some things you should never say to a veteran.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Serve
Taking a U-Turn
First of all, I want to clarify that this piece is not about a struggle with alcohol or an addiction but rather my decision to take a long-term break from the sauce. As I sit here, sipping my morning coffee and pounding away at the keys on my laptop, I find myself thinking about alcohol, moreover, whiskey and just the thought of that getting into my system is making me nauseous. The mere thought of smelling or tasting it makes me want to vomit right here, all over my new rug.
By Morganne Thayer8 years ago in Proof
Top Comic Reads from a Comic Amateur
I have been reading comics almost religiously for a month now. Compared to my 19 years of life, one month seems minuscule, and it is, but the last 31 days have provided me with 31 opportunities to bury myself in illustration and just get lost for a while.
By hannah irelan8 years ago in Geeks
Best Skin Cleansers for Acne Prone Skin
Around 95 percent of the human population will suffer from acne at one point or another. Many people just deal with it when they reach puberty, but not all of us. Some of us, such as myself, will continue to deal with it throughout high school, college, and adulthood.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Blush
This Mysterious Band Sent A Fan On The Craziest Scavenger Hunt Around NYC. Here's What Happened.
It's often said that bands can't exist without supporting their fans, and as a music aficionado, it always warms my heart to see bands that really take time to interact with their fans. One band by the name of ilo ilo decided to go the extra mile when it came to connecting with their fans.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Beat
Reasons Why Horror Movies Are Good for Your Health
Turns out that your parents were wrong to ban scary films at your slumber parties because horror movies are good for your health. Yup. Stop covering your ears and hiding your eyes during the gory parts for the sake of your health. Some movies are worth getting scared by. A study put on by the University of Westminster uncovered results that suggest how much horror films can improve your mental, physical, and emotional health. Turns out that scary movie aficionados probably are equipped to survive a zombie apocalypse than everyone else. See how horror can affect your life, and you might become a fan, too.
By Evelyn Starr8 years ago in Horror
Changing Careers
I was never the type to have a five-year plan or clearly defined goals when it came to my career. I had one goal growing up which was to go to University, actively encouraged to do so by my parents although my decision was also influenced in part by the TV show A Different World. Silly but true. I even changed my choice of degree throughout the process as I started off wanting to study Journalism and then switched to Psychology and Criminology. But I was fortunate enough to be of the generation in which you could study something purely out of interest and not because it had to result in a job. I reasoned I would use those three years to explore the idea of being a probation officer or work in a completely different field (I ended up doing the latter).
By Melissa Abraham8 years ago in Journal
Conquer Kindergarten, Part II: Math
In my previous article I described different ways parents can prepare their child for Kindergarten when it comes to literacy. Obviously, math is another skill students will work on throughout their entire educational career, and it begins in Kindergarten. As a Kindergarten teacher, I noticed many students were somewhat unprepared when it came to some math topics. There are many things a parent can do with a preschool aged child to give him or her a good base when it comes to math. Here are my suggestions on how to prepare a student to be a successful math student early on.
By Haley Peterson8 years ago in Education
A Complete Premier League Preview
The 2017–2018 Premier League season was, well, boring. Manchester City had the league essentially won by Halloween, sapping the world's biggest league of a climactic title fight. Hopefully, this season will be different and City will only win the league by ten points.
By Nick Rackley8 years ago in Cleats
Click and Grow Testimonial
This is not a paid sponsorship or review, just a happy young gardener sharing her experience using this product. Are you a gardener with a green thumb? Do you breathe life into your plants without a second thought and always know what to do in order to care for them? Can you grow ANYTHING from a seed? That was my paternal grandfather. My papa could grow anything, and he had the garden to show for it, including a lemon tree and a half-dozen vegetable spread growing at any given time. Being an Italian man, and the child of immigrants, his favorite thing to grow was tomatoes.
By Catie Consolo8 years ago in Lifehack
The Fandom Menace
For more than 40 years, Star Wars has been a cinematic phenomenon that has captured the hearts and imaginations of moviegoers worldwide. It is a brand so well recognized and beloved that it is nearly impossible to imagine a world without it. And yet, since the release of the prequels, there has been a divide forming between the fans. There seem to be factions that have arisen out of the debates that this franchise has brought up.
By J.S. Vargas8 years ago in Futurism
Short Term and Long Term Benefits of Yoga
I've never been the biggest in fitness activities. From a very young age, I knew sports would never come naturally to me and hand-eye coordination was impossible. I did practice ballet for several years and, while I loved it, I still lacked a certain grace that others in my class had. Now I consider myself a sports admirer; I'll try anything once but I'll fail miserably and have that be the last. One 'sport' that I have fallen for (in a good way) is yoga.
By Ashlyn Harper8 years ago in Longevity
Make Cold Brew at Home
I loved Cold Brew before it was cool. I'd been sucking back Cold Brews from May through August long before Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts were slinging them across the counter. If it's over 60 degrees outside you can guarantee I'm carrying a Cold Brew wherever I go! And here’s why you should too:
By Kasey Colligan8 years ago in Feast
