Self-awareness
Woman reveals her 'bloated' stomach was ovarian cancer
Friends of a woman thought she was pregnant because her stomach was so bloated.<p>It turned out that it wasn't pregnancy but ovarian cancer.<p>Rosa …
Cancer"Have You Eaten Yet?" - An Indian Greeting
Here are some of my quips on how food plays a role in my native culture.<p>August 19, 2018<p>Everyone agrees on the fact that food is essential to life. …
GrandparentsScience Favors Boxer Shorts
In 1925, boxer shorts were unleashed on the world: loose-fitting underwear for men, featuring an elastic waistband inspired by the shorts worn by …
ClothingThe moment’s gone
Turn on the front camera and shoot yourself, shoot once, shoot again. Each frame catches you in the same expression, but shoot 10 anyway. But when …
India NewsKylie Jenner Claims Motherhood Has Made Her 'More Positive'
Being a mom changes everything, this we know for sure. It changes the way you see the world and the way you move through it. Sometimes those changes …
Kylie Jenner'Avengers: Infinity War': Don Cheadle Confirms That Mark Ruffalo Absolutely Spoiled the Ending
Marvel Studios has learned to keep a tight clamp on Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo's mouth because he's almost guaranteed to drop major spoilers. Case in …
Marvel Universe14 Ways To Guide Your B And C Players Toward 'A' Status
Most businesses strive to build a team of “A players” – those top-performing employees with strong practical skills, exemplary work ethic and the drive to learn, grow and succeed within the company. The reality, however, is that some team members will inevitably fall into the B- or C-player …
LeadershipRobert Heinlein Classics Reissued With Hot New Covers: Check ’em Out!
Have you been meaning to read some Robert A. Heinlein? Well, now you’ve got the perfect excuse: Our friends at Ace have re-released three of …
Science FictionThis Indian Butter Cauliflower Is the Best Veggie Side Dish
When Camille shared this month’s theme, I immediately knew what I wanted to say on the topic. It’s a weird thing to say that the thing I have had to …
ConsciousnessHow to Address Being Fired or Laid Off in Your Next Interview
Most of us seek to build longevity when accepting a new position, with the hopes of sustaining long-term employment within the same organization. …
EmploymentCaring teenagers raise £150 to refurbish children's playground
Teenagers went back to school during their summer break – to help refurbish a playground.<p>Youngsters taking part in the National Citizen Service …
ConsciousnessChronic patients to get dedicated care teams at NHG polyclinics
SINGAPORE: Instead of seeing a different doctor each time, patients with chronic conditions will be treated by the same team of doctors, nurses and …
High Blood PressureThree Ways To Eliminate Bias And Create Inclusive Cultures
We read about bias, see it happening and often roll our eyes at the topic. Bias is as natural as breathing. Everyone has biases, including me and you. It is a hot topic these days and some organizations are taking action to mitigate the impact of biases. All organizations can get on board with …
ConsciousnessOpinion: Aretha defined 'Respect'
Aretha Franklin didn’t write the song Respect. She wasn’t even the first to sing it. Otis Redding’s version came out two years before hers did.<p>But …
Aretha FranklinHere's which singers you can catch at Uptown Unplugged this weekend in New West
Two female-singer songwriters are in the spotlight this weekend for the Arts Council of New Westminster’s Uptown Unplugged series.<p>On Saturday, …
New WestminsterGet Ready To Move To ‘Girl Town,’ A New Graphic Novel By Carolyn Nowak
Picture Scene: Your run of the mill street in suburbia. The weather, sunny and blue skies. Suddenly, rising out of the sewer, a woman we come to know …
WebcomicsAs the scenes in the Camberwell stabbings unfold, we ask when will police take back control of our streets?
WHEN will the police regain control of our streets?<p>The scene on a South London estate, after a multiple stabbing in broad daylight, looks like a shot …
BrexitGardella: A coming-out journey of self-awareness and success
I had a rough childhood. I was raised by a single mother who brought me to Canada when she was 24 and I was one-and-a-half. Growing up, I battled …
Mental HealthOmni, OHMNS, Uncle Jane: The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
Omni<p><b>Omni came to the Shipping Forecast to breathe some life into Liverpool and Getintothis’ Simon Kirk was there to soak it all in.</b><p>Under clear-blue …
LiverpoolBaauer & Miquela Release Simulcra Pop Anthem 'Hate Me'
We have officially entered the pop singularity in the most 2018 way possible. Producer Baauer released today his collaboration with digital influencer Lil Miquela "Hate Me" and the simulation is now starting to fall apart.<p>Miquela's lack of a physical form hasn't held her back having been …
Blade RunnerBen Gibbard Reveals How Death Cab For Cutie Recaptured Their Old Magic On ‘Thank You For Today’
<i>The RX is Uproxx Music’s stamp of approval for the best albums, songs, and music stories throughout the year. Inclusion in this category is the highest distinction we can bestow, and signals the most important music being released throughout the year. The RX is the music you need, right now.</i><p>There …
Music4 Lessons Aretha Franklin Taught Us
As we mourn and celebrate Aretha Franklin, it feels like neither words nor songs can do justice to her talent and legacy, unless they are her own. A …
Aretha FranklinMen With These 5 Personality Traits Are The Least Likely To Break Your Heart
When it comes to finding love and romantic relationships, there's never a guarantee that someone you meet — whether on dating apps, through friends, …
RelationshipsHow To Buy Lingerie For A Woman Without Offending Her
Remember the first time you bought lingerie for a woman? You took two steps into the shop and immediately realised that although it sounded like a …
ClothingCASEL’S Core Competencies of Social and Emotional Learning
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has devised an integrated framework that spotlights the five Core Competencies …
Emotional IntelligenceOnline Shoppers Are Buying Clothes Just to Flex on Social Media and Then Return It
According to a new report by credit card company Barclaycard, almost one in ten U.K. shoppers reveal that they have bought clothes online to wear …
Social MediaThis Is The Other Side Of Anxiety
The other side of anxiety is clean. It’s shiny and spotless. It looks like an ad for <i>Town & Country</i>. Pristine countertops. Shiny floors. Everything …
CountertopsThe Best Meditation Apps for Beginners
You want to get zen, but you have no idea how to start, and that's stressing you out. Ironic, huh? Here's help.<p>If you think that meditation is …
MeditationHow The Heck Did Calvin Harris Get So Jacked?
Scottish DJ Calvin Harris is making headlines once again for all the right reasons. Gone are the dating dramas of 2016, the 34 year-old master of the …
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