Christina St-Jean
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I'm a high school English and French teacher who trains in the martial arts and works towards continuous self-improvement.
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'Survivor' Contestant Reveals Trans Bigotry, Apologizes, Is Fired
Employees have been known to be fired in the past for having views that do not align with those of their company. Survivor season 34 contestant Jeff Varner, who was unanimously voted off the island in the April 12 episode of the show, learned that in a very public way this week. Following the April 12 episode of Survivor, in which he outed fellow contestant Zeke Smith as transgender, his employers, Allen Tate Real Estate, fired him.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Geeks
Goodnight, "Dave's Mom"
A late night talk show seems an unlikely place for homespun Indiana humor, yet it was the place where the most famous of late night show moms, Dorothy Mengering, became an unwitting star. Dorothy Mengering was better known as David Letterman's mom, not mother. Mengering passed away April 11, just one day before her son's 70th birthday, at 95.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Geeks
Lincoln A 'Tyrant' Like Hitler?
When it comes to comparing Abraham Lincoln to anyone, Adolf Hitler doesn't necessarily come to mind. In fact, Lincoln is often frequently cited as one of the United States most legendary leaders, while Hitler is rightfully considered one of the worst.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in The Swamp
Baymax Or Bust - Disney To "Soon" Have Huggable Robots
Big Hero 6 left an indelible image of a big, soft, huggable robot named Baymax who became young Hiro's best friend and a fellow crime fighter. However, news from Disney may leave visitors eager to visit the Magic Kingdom sooner rather than later.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Futurism
Kendall Jenner Laying Low, Rightfully So
While Pepsi is making some smart choices in diversifying what it does, with a mere 25 percent of its United States sales being devoted to soda, and the rest being divided between its snacks and its drive towards a more healthy approach, its least intelligent choice lately is twofold.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Geeks
Project Semicolon Founder Dies At 31
One person can truly make a difference. Amy Bleuel was proof of that. Someone who dealt with mental illness herself, Bleuel wanted to honor her father, who had died of suicide. She chose the semicolon, and what became a tattoo trend has since become a stark reminder that we all have stories that continue.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Longevity
April Declared Sexual Assault Awareness Month By President Donald Trump - Oh, The Irony!
April has been declared Sexual Assault Awareness And Prevention Month by President Donald Trump, who himself has been accused of the sexual assault of at least 10 or more women.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in The Swamp
