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Best Gifts for Someone With Depression
Say you or someone you know has been stuck in a deep depression for some time and you aren't quite sure what to do about it. Dealing with depression can be tough, and you aren't exactly a doctor so you might want to cool it with the mental health advice, but there is something thoughtful you can do: buy them a gift.
By Amanda Stamper8 years ago in Psyche
Mic Check One Two - My Observations From Attending Local Showcases
In one way or another I have been a part of the Tampa Bay music scene since 2001. Because of this involvement, I find myself at plenty of open mics and showcase. Often I am asked to judge or critique the participants, something I like to do. I feel that it is a way to help some up and coming performers grow in their craft. After attending a few of these I started to notice certain patterns...and not the good kind either. So with the hopes of helping a few more up and coming artist I present you seven tips to improve your stage performance:
By Angel Soto8 years ago in Beat
What Is Synthetic Weed Made Of?
I've been a very strong opponent of synthetic weed. It's the only drug that I honestly think has no benefits and does nothing but hurt its users. What is terrifying about synthetic weed, aside from the fact that it's been linked to an increase in hospitalizations, is that the people who use it rarely have an idea of what's actually in it.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Potent
12 Profiles You'll See Online Dating as a Lesbian
Like many of my peers, I have a love-hate relationship with 21st century dating, mostly because I am not good at it. It is rare to meet someone in the 18-24 age bracket, especially in the gay community. Yet after swiping for a while, a lot of the candidates you see look similar. If you're a woman who uses a dating app to date other women, members of these groups will be impossible to avoid.
By Lauren Harsh8 years ago in Humans
Crossing a Line
Recently I was shown an article about a famous singer who was at a benefit concert. He was singing to a large crowd of mostly women. Yes there were men there too, but there was a huge crowd of women that were very close to the stage. As the singer often does when he performs he got very close to the edge of the stage. Many of the people there had their hands raised up in the hope that he might touch them. He also often takes flowers from them and other gifts. On this particular night like he often does he knelt down, and just as he did one woman grabbed his private part. Now this was not a brush of her hand, it was a grab. He quickly grabbed her hand and removed it. Because he was in the middle of his song he had to continue singing.
By Lilli Adams8 years ago in Viva
From STEM to ESL
Having dedicated (or sacrificed, depending on your point of view) the final 5 years of my 20s to taking a foundation degree in physics and maths, followed by a Bachelor’s degree in physics, I am frequently asked why I am an English teacher rather than a physics and/or maths teacher. Allow me to explain.
By Grace English8 years ago in Education
Best Super Mario Bros. Games Ever Created
It's not a stretch to say the Italian plumber, Super Mario, has influenced almost every adventure-style game that came after it. These massive video game worlds of today wouldn't exist without the iconic game's incredible influence — which dates back almost 40 years at this point.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Gamers
Best Gifts for Veterans They'll Actually Love
When a veteran returns home, they often are shaken from what they've seen on the battlefield. They missed everyone back home, and they often are yearning to have time to spend with the people who supported them when they went off to war.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Serve
How To Curb Your Cat's Nocturnal Activity
As any cat owner knows by now, cats are essentially nocturnal creatures. Whether they are getting random bursts of energy and running all around your bedroom or biting your toes, this nocturnal activity can be disruptive to their owner's sleep. These nightly disruptions can take a toll on a human's health and productivity due to the lack of REM sleep. As cute as your pet is and as much as you love them, you no longer need to sacrifice your precious sleep time to keep them entertained. With these tips, you can curb that activity and even start training your cat to sleep when you do.
By Alina Gallupe8 years ago in Petlife
Actors Who Should Reprise Their Roles for the 'Thriller' Rap
Michael Jackson’s Thriller will always be a part of any Halloween party playlist. The spooky music video has been viewed over 10 million times on YouTube. It also has been lauded by some of the biggest media publications as “the greatest music video of all-time.”
By Jacob Elyachar8 years ago in Geeks
Essential Winter Car Accessories to Keep You Warm
There's something super-comforting about riding in a toasty warm car in the middle of a blisteringly cold winter. It makes you feel snug as a bug in a rug, and to a point, also makes travel way more attractive during the winter months.
By James Lizowski8 years ago in Wheel
Tips to Help You Recognize Fake Gadgets
People who know me say I have an eBay problem. My thirst for online shopping bargain buys knows no bounds, which is specifically why I had to quit cold turkey in order to be able to afford rent. One of the biggest vices I had? Bargain-priced gadgets.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in 01
Is Incarceration Becoming a New Form of Segregation?
Your name no longer matters. You no longer matter. Inmate 3846229 is who you are now, and the sad thing about it isn’t that you’re incarcerated; it’s that you became another statistic. Incarceration is becoming a popular trend in the criminal justice system. But what is the criminal justice system? It is a system of law enforcement that is directly involved in apprehending, prosecuting, defending, sentencing, and punishing those who are suspected or convicted of criminal offenses. By this definition, trials, treatment and punishments are equally distributed within ethnic groups, social classes, and economic standings. More often than not, this is not the case. It seems the poverty stricken minorities are the ones that suffer the most. In learning this, I have come to the conclusion that equal treatment through the current criminal justice system is becoming a struggle for minorities.
By _Laikyn Berry_8 years ago in Criminal
How To Read People
Clarification: There is no one way or method to read any and every person you come in contact with; culture, upbringing, mental health, and many other environmental and internal factors will ultimately impact a person's’ experience and must be taken into account or at the very least considered while reading individuals and even groups.
By Corvo Mckinnon8 years ago in Lifehack
Tastiest Beer Cocktails that Might Surprise You
Beer cocktails were often something that were relegated to the "gross" side of bar menus — or to frat houses. However, times have changed and it's become a cocktail category that evolved into a pretty awesome range of flavors and drinks.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Proof
Time Stands Still
This wasn’t the first time I was meeting Jacob. I have Skyped a few times with him, just to get a better idea of what he was like before I decided to go and shoot with him. We went over ideas, wardrobe, themes, and decided to go with an American Apparel type feel of a shoot. So yes, this was the first time I was going to meet him physically in person, but I wasn’t shy. Just a little reserved at first, as I usually am.
By Aurea Gonzalez8 years ago in Filthy
