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An Open Letter to Roseanne Barr
Dear Roseanne, The new season of The Conners has spurred me to write to you. I've been so upset with you ever since the reboot of your self-titled show. You see, I grew up with you as a secondary mother. Your television family was a reflection of my family, and your parenting lessons echoed my mother's. You were the first feminist woman I saw blazing a path with no regard to those she upset. You were revolutionary to girls of my age.
By Diane Nivens7 years ago in Viva
Everything You Need to Know About Dumbbells
Have You Ever...? Have you ever wanted to start working out but didn't know where to begin? Dumbbells are one of the best ways to both lose fat and to gain muscles. This article will provide you with all the necessary information you need to know about dumbbells, their benefits, and its risks.
By Michael Duong7 years ago in Longevity
10 Most Expensive Car Brands to Fix
There are certain cars that mechanics make their livings off of. The most unreliable cars you should never buy are often the ones that mechanics see in their shop on a regular basis, and will typically be the ones mechanics will warn you against purchasing.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Wheel
Say Yes to You
We all need a little reminder from time to time to stop and smell the roses. While working on my MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I’ve found these concepts to be especially important not only for my clients but for myself, too. Learning to say yes to myself has been one of the most difficult but also one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I hope it can be for you, too.
By Holly Paine7 years ago in Motivation
Ways to Get Kids into Investing
In 2017, CNBC reported that 46 percent of young adults had nothing in their savings. An additional 21 percent had less than a thousand dollars. These young adults, from ages 18 to 24, are preparing to start their lives. But parents now are looking for ways to get kids into investing so they won't run into the same problems.
By Brayden Simmons7 years ago in Trader
5 Gameplay Mechanics in Horror Titles Nobody Wanted
I don't get people that are so adamant about making their horror games "realistic." I know if I actually encountered a zombie hoard, they'd be already picking my sinews out of their undead teeth. When it comes to survival instincts, I am quite useless. I trip over my own feet and (actually) I seriously run into doors. I play video games to pretend that I'm not the actual embodiment of a trash bag full of mashed potatoes.
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in Gamers
Good Customer Relations Vs. Bad Customer Relations
United Airlines has taken customer service to new levels and beyond. Their employees know what it means to keep their customers happy and what it takes to keep them coming back for more. When I first started this article, I was going to use United Airlines as a model of what not to do as far as customer service. United Airlines had to file bankruptcy a few years back and it didn’t look like they would recover from it.
By Eugene Nelson Jr7 years ago in Journal
10 Apple Cider Cocktails That Will Warm You Up This Fall
Tis the season for warm sweaters, pumpkin pie-eating, expressing thankfulness, and celebrating with family and friends. While hot apple cider and pumpkin spice lattes tend to be the most popular fall drinks, there are also incredible cocktail recipes with autumn-friendly tang.
By Paul Barker7 years ago in Proof
Aspects of Belfast (Pt. 1)
I love photography of all kinds, but one of my favourite subjects to photograph are murals and street art in and around Belfast, Northern Ireland, and when my illnesses allow me, I get out to see what's new around Belfast in regards to murals and street art. I am never disappointed by what I find.
By Aunidan Christi KPGS7 years ago in Photography
Golden Tickets for Alumni Turns a Night Out at an Event Into an Opportunity to Give Back
Going to college is something that changes you, and anyone who has been there can attest to it. It’s a place where you transformed from a shy high schooler to a fully-fledged adult. It’s a place where memories and friendships are made in ways that never would happen “in the real world,” and a place that’s often considered to be the final stepping stone to adulthood.
By Patricia Sarkar7 years ago in Education
I Got Into a Sold Out Concert. Here’s How It Happened.
If there’s one thing I’m terrible at, it’s planning my weekend schedule. When it comes to events I want to go to, I often will forget to buy tickets until the day of the concert. If I don’t forget, I tend to have bad luck and often will log on at a time where tickets have all but sold out.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Beat
I Got Tickets to Last Year’s Super Bowl. Here’s How I Did It.
Imagine my horror, watching my beloved Philadelphia Eagles crush the heavily-favored Minnesota Vikings to advance to their first Super Bowl in 14 years. No, I was not upset because they had pulled off the unlikely upset, I was overjoyed about that.
By Jesse Kinney7 years ago in Unbalanced
Soccer Player's Guide to Foot Care
Do you think the best US Men's soccer players got that title without taking care of their precious pigs? Every footballer benefits from a soccer player's guide to foot care. In this game, your feet are your most valuable assets. All the fancy footwork in the world ceases to matter if you're dealing with turf toe, cramps, sprains, or athlete's foot. It's possible to guard against all of these problems as long as you care for your feet, toes, and ankles properly. In order to keep killing it on the soccer field, be sure you're equipped with the best info for foot care.
By George Herman7 years ago in Cleats
The Letter
Dearest Princess, By now, you are used to these letters. I must admit that I am not. Even though it is how we must communicate now, I struggle. With every word I write the desire to see your life unfold becomes stronger, and ridden with a passion I have never known. Its as if I can see the years playing out before me, shrouded in a foggy haze. It's like looking at brief glimpses of a clear picture as you turn the dial on a faulty TV set. The picture is static amid clarity; I know what lies ahead for you, but I am unable to see the final act. There are so many things your life is about to hand you. Difficult, beautiful, hard, simplistic, unreasonable, wild, passionate, calm, and wonderful adventures that will amaze you. I can't even begin to tell you how much life is meant to be enjoyed. I have a feeling you will complete the task effortlessly.
By Jody James7 years ago in Families
10 Crime Scene Photos with Horrifying Backstories
Photos have a way of conveying intensity, despair, and horror in ways that words often can't. Pictures are one of the most powerful tools criminal investigators have when it comes to solving homicides—and oddly enough, they are one of the most emotionally striking parts of any true crime story as well.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Criminal
