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The Funeral Industry
What’s a woman’s role in the funeral industry? From my view, nothing of any respect. That probably sounds a little harsh, and granted, I am speaking from my own personal experiences (which are many and varied)—but from what I’ve witnessed, the funeral industry is one of the last bastions of ‘Good ole boy’ chauvinism.
By Andrea Van Scoyoc8 years ago in Viva
How CBD Oil Has Changed My Life
Many people have finally started to become wise to the fact that, as humans living in the United States, our government does not truly have our best interest at heart. Our healthcare system is a giant mess no matter how you look at it. A vast majority of this country's idea of healthcare is to charge the average citizen more than they make in a year just to get medical care during an emergency. We are given drugs (often costing more than most people make in a month) that tend to merely mask our symptoms (assuming they actually work) and come with horrific side effects more often than not. At least some of these drugs are also highly addictive. Another increasingly common "cure" is simply telling patients that, no matter what your problem is or what size you are, that you should simply lose weight...because that always makes everything better, right? Reality check...WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.
By Mad Goddess8 years ago in Potent
Facebook in the Wake of Anthony Bourdain's Suicide
My Facebook newsfeed is usually comedians making jokes or sharing articles that highlight the wretched state of the world. But as news of Anthony Bourdain's suicide spread, my news feed was radically transformed into a place where people spoke candidly about their mental illness. My feed was transformed into a place where people were emotionally vulnerable and receptive to emotional vulnerability, and I can think of no more beautiful a sendoff for Anthony Bourdain than that. I only wish that it would last more than one day.
By Ben Kharakh8 years ago in Psyche
Eating Meatballs All Over Europe
Basically, a meatball consists of meat, salt, and pepper or different spices and then the ground meat is rolled into a ball and can be baked, fried, sautéed or boiled. It is interesting how versatile a meatball dish actually is and how different nationalities prepare it. This is about how meatballs are prepared in European countries and you’ll see that there is so much more to them than just ground meat and spices.
By Rasma Raisters8 years ago in Feast
Film Review: '211' Is One of Nicolas Cage's Least Inspiring Films of 2018
Nicolas Cage keeps heading on a downward spiral— cranking out mediocre indie B-straight-to-DVD and VOD films no less than a span of five movies at a time in five months just to pay the bills. They keep going under the radar and are not films audiences are interested in viewing these days. It’s such a travesty because he is a very talented actor, but he just hasn’t been cast in the right film role that really captivates audiences.
By Suzanne Rothberg8 years ago in Geeks
How to Build a Portfolio on $8.50 an Hour
I'm currently writing a book on money-making apps. While I was researching the apps for respectable gambling (AKA investing), I talked to the Indiana Secretary of State’s office for a brief description of what exactly these apps do. Basically, they engage in a somewhat risky form of investment called mutual funds. Mutual funds are the top investment funds for most Americans, and they give us cheap, easy access to stocks, bonds, and other types of assets. They add up much faster than a traditional bank account, and the Indiana Secretary of State recommends a booklet called Mutual Funds and ETFs: Maybe All You’ll Ever Need.
By Becky Oberg8 years ago in Trader
What to Say to a Friend With Depression
Depression is like a dark cloud that won't go away. It has its days when the sun wants to come in but, the clouds are so thick that it blocks the light and its nutrients from getting to the places we need it most, our mind, body, and soul.
By Crystal E.8 years ago in Psyche
Bucking the Trend of Shooting in RAW
For the last several years now, photographers ranging from the serious amateur to the seasoned professional have been advocating for the use of the RAW photo format as the industry standard. But even so, there are still many good reasons to shoot in JPEG format. In fact, some of these are enticing RAW users to take a second look at and even revert to using the old file type.
By Jason A8 years ago in Photography
What I Did With One Day in Havana
With all that Havana, Cuba has to offer the prospect of spending just a day in the infamous city seemed overwhelming. Our trip to Havana was via the Norwegian Sky, a cruise ship that makes the trip from Miami to Havana and a private island in the Bahamas and back again weekly. Traveling on a cruise is always nice because it requires little planning on the part of the traveler (and you can't go wrong with a cruise that offers an open bar, am I right?). The downside to cruising is the minimal amount of time available to spend exploring the ports.
By Erin McDowell8 years ago in Wander
Must Read Military Leader Biographies
An unfortunate truth is that war has existed since the dawn of mankind. For all the destruction it inevitably causes, war has revealed some truly brilliant minds and larger-than-life figures in the history of the world. This list of military leader biographies provides a brief look at some of the greatest and most terrible generals, emperors, and conquerors in recorded history.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Serve
Know More EV
EV is abbreviated from electric vehicle. These are cars that run solely on electricity. There are other abbreviations that are hybrid vehicles with both electric and a combustible engine to run the car, having the ability to charge with a lead, there are also hybrids out there that cannot be charged via a charging lead and will use the engine to charge the batteries. Hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular as they do help the environment and also keeping the range up to get to any destination you require, without stress of finding a place to charge so often. The range is getting better on all the new electric vehicles as are the makes and models with exceptional designs.
By CHARGE GREEN LTD8 years ago in Wheel
Best Lap Desks on Amazon You Can Buy
Laptops are now becoming the more popular options as opposed to desktops, and it's easy to see why. They offer just as much power, ease of use, and connectivity as a desktop in most cases. The thing is, they're cheaper and remain more mobile than desktops, too.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in 01
Actor's Life
If you have seen the hit TV show, Claws, you might know Andrea Sooch. She plays Riva, a crime boss for the Russian Mob. She has also guest starred on Law & Order, Taxi Brooklyn, Gotham, Boardwalk Empire, Broad City, and The Blacklist. In addition to being an actor, she is also a Drama Therapist and is the co-creator of the ACTing Cure Group Model. In fact, I interned with her at AHRC, an organization that helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, where she used tools of drama therapy and positive interventions to maximize potentials in a therapeutic recreational setting, and to help people flourish.
By Kevin Higgins8 years ago in Geeks
A Lesson in Feminism and Adult Entertainment for Rudy Giuliani
It’s hard to hold my tongue when I hear people, particularly men, claim that a female who has worked in the sex industry is not allowed an opinion, certain rights, or is not a ‘credible’ source of information.
By Samantha Bentley8 years ago in Viva
