“And if the sun don’t shine on me today; And if the subways flood and bridges break; Will you just lay down and dig your grave? Or will you rail against the dying day?” From “Life in the City” by The Lumineers We live in a judgmental and defensive society. Our first and seemingly natural …
For more than 40 years, Lita Ford has been rocking out. Ford is considered one of the greatest artists in hard-rock history, and her career longevity — including her upcoming show on Aug. 9 at the Heavy Montreal festival — is in and of itself is an impressive feat. Moreover, by being a member of the Runaways, the world’s first all-female rock band, and one …
“When the demon that’s inside you is ready to begin; And it feels like it’s a battle that you will never win; When you’re aching for the fire and begging for your sin; When there’s nothing left inside, there’s still a reason to fight” From “A Reason To Fight” by Disturbed The paradox of mental …
“I am all eyes I am all ears I am the wall And I’m watching you fall Because faith is mine.” —From “Faith” by Ghost What is the path to Satanism? I must confess to knowing next to nothing about Satan, and therefore very little about how one may come to practice Satanism. My most …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines health literacy as “the degree to which an individual has the capacity to obtain, communicate, process and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions.” Initial research suggests that individuals with lower health literacy have poorer health outcomes, including higher rates of hospitalization, poorer overall health status and …
Bruce Willis is a hair hero. I can think of no better way to celebrate Bruce Willis’ 60th birthday than by thanking him for making the world better for bald men everywhere. Sure, a celebrity’s birthday is an excellent opportunity to examine their professional work. And Bruce Willis has given us some pop culture dandies: …
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A question we need to ask ourselves is: How do we support our young people so that they not only survive, but also thrive. The Aspen Institute’s Franklin Project has an answer: Give every young person the opportunity to serve the country for a year. The goal is that a year of paid public service …
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The Oscars represent a time for us to celebrate our favorite movies and the people who make movies. But it is also the time when we vilify the same celebrities that we glorify; we highlight every bad movie, every horrible outfit, every awkward, cringe-worthy social interaction. In a digital age where every shameful experience is …
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The recent news that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker did not actually graduate from Marquette University has set off a media firestorm. Some say that a college degree should be a necessary prerequisite to be president, whereas others feel that college is not necessary. This debate comes at a good time, because as we become increasingly …
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“When you grow up, your heart dies.” Allison Reynolds (Ally Sheedy) in The Breakfast Club. The Breakfast Club captured the teen angst of a generation, delving into themes such as stereotyping, the stigma of mental illness and bullying. At the core of this movie was this central thesis: “When you grow up, your heart dies.” …
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