How Mental Health Apps Are Messing With Our Heads

I spoke with her about what some of these messages are, and why theyre problematic. That goes double if the app was recommended by your therapist or doctor. The apps were largely silent on that, Parker says. So the responsibility is all on you. Thats a lot for someone whos seeking help. Not Everything Is a Mental Health Problem We all have stresses and disappointments in our life. (Ask me how I know....

July 20, 2018 · 2 min · 297 words · Allison Lam

The Story Behind Sydney’s ‘Eternity’ Graffiti

Pedestrians stepped around and over the words, and street sweepers and cleaners left the elegant writings untouched. Thompson approached the cleaner and asked, Are you Mr. Eternity?, to which thecleaner replied, Guilty, your honour. The cleaners name was Arthur Malcolm Stace. A rare photo of Arthur Stace “Mr. Eternity”. Born in 1885 in Redfern, Staces childhood and much of hisadulthood was markedby abject poverty. His parents were alcoholics, and his sisters ran a brothel....

July 20, 2018 · 1 min · 205 words · Randy Kelly

Tower of The Winds: The World’s First Weather Station

It is considered to be the worlds first meteorological station. Tower of the Winds. These ancient observant farmers recognized that the quality of winds differed depending on where the wind was blowing from. Some winds were humid, some were dry, some hot and some cold. Sailors too relied heavily on wind directions and could also recognize a particular wind by its qualities. The ancient Greeks originally maintained distinct and separate systems of points and winds....

July 20, 2018 · 1 min · 204 words · Lindsey Garcia

Before The Internet, What People Asked New York Public Library's Librarians?

These question were asked either in person or received via telephone. The telephone ask a librarian service was set up in 1967 and operates to this day. Any statistics on the life span of the abandoned woman?, a caller wanted to know in 1963. At any time, at least five are available for taking calls. Most people call just to ask about library services. Others want to fact-check things theyve heard on the news....

July 19, 2018 · 3 min · 536 words · Daniel Park

Tura Coo: The Cow That Led A Town To Riots

The story of Turras most famous coo begins in 1911, the year the government introduced National Insurance. A bronze statue of Turra Coo in Turriff. National Insurance is a good thing, but back then people were skeptical. Many Scottish farmers remained unconvinced of the merits of state support for those in need. Some felt the level of contribution required from them was too high. He refused to stamp the insurance cards of his employees....

July 19, 2018 · 2 min · 275 words · Kristi Moore

I'm ESPN's Jay Williams, and This Is How I Work

Jay Williams is one hell of a high school basketball coach. I grew up in an environment conducive to understanding complexities. This allows me to relate my own complexities to theirs. Take us through a recent workday. What apps, gadgets, or tools cant you live without? I want to take the challenge to live without anything. As long as theres people around me that I love, I dont think I would need technology....

July 18, 2018 · 4 min · 711 words · Charles Riddle

How to Deal With Penis Size Anxiety

There are few topics that can evoke such widespread and intense anxiety as penis size. Just about every manregardless of the actual size of his penisworries about being too small. The Numbers First, lets talk pure numbers. 5.2 inches, to be exact. Having a bigger penis doesnt equate feeling more pleasure during sex. The majority of nerve endings in a womans genitals are focused in the clitoris. There are so few nerve endings in the vaginal canal that there isnt even a scientific tally of them....

July 17, 2018 · 3 min · 448 words · Sophia Williams

Show Your Kid That 'No Animals Were Harmed' in Popular Movies

Kids watch movies before theyve fully learned whats real and whats fiction. When those scary scenes involve animals, you could get help from the American Humane Association. Here are some excerpts, with a few spoilers. Just before action the trainer showed the dog the area on the mans pants that contained the tug toy. On action the trainer cued the dog, and he bit the mans butt. Before long, whaling boats appear and men set nets as they pursue and encircle the whales....

July 17, 2018 · 2 min · 342 words · Martha Humphrey

Use Caution When Searching for Health Information on These Topics

Googling for health information is irresistible when you have a question and arent sure where to turn. Vitamin K shots are one of those, Renee DiRestareports at Wired. Organizations like theCDCand theAmerican Academy of Pediatricshave web pages that patiently explain this. If you didnt know, youd think there was a legitimate debate on the topic. DiResta likens this to a data void, because the real information is scarce. Im not sure if thats the right metaphor, since the real stuff is out there....

July 17, 2018 · 2 min · 285 words · Brandy Johnson

I'm W. Garth Callaghan, 'Napkin Notes Dad,' and This Is How I Parent

It became their special thing, their way to connect. Sometimes Id pop in a cookie or a piece of candy to make her lunch special. I wasnt sure what mattered to her, the note or the treat. I hadnt yet written a note. Thats when I knew it mattered to her, and I committed to putting a note into each lunch. I have been diagnosed with cancer five times. The first diagnosis came out of the blue and turned our world upside down....

July 16, 2018 · 4 min · 735 words · Tim Thompson

The Best Toy For Your Chew-Happy Dog

Heres some options for your personal Fido the Destroyer. We switched to racquet balls a couple years ago and still have the original 3 we purchased. Their teeth cant penetrate the material and they clean up and wipe off super easy. Plus they stay bouncy! A Maltese is tiny as heck. Duck Tollers are medium. The x-ray happened to be in the area of the stomach looking at another issue....

July 16, 2018 · 2 min · 292 words · Bill Rose

Broken Promises: The Wartime Evacuation of Imber And Tyneham

This sudden and forced evacuation upset nearly all inhabitants. But the government had left the residents with no other alternative but to comply. The church in Imber. Photo credit:Ed Webster/Flickr But there was hope. The villagers were promised they would be able to return to their homes when the war was over. At that time the village had 150 residents. But the government had other plans. Imber was never returned to its people....

July 14, 2018 · 2 min · 270 words · Diana Boone

All Your Sunscreen Questions, Answered

Sunscreen is a wonder of technology. Heres our primer on all your sunscreen basics. When Do I Need to Wear Sunscreen? Dermatologistswill tell you,all the dang time. The dermatologists are right, though. Sunburns happen when youre exposed to a lot of UVB rays from the sun. They also contribute to your risk of skin cancer. Ever seenthat photo of the truck driver with lumpy, wrinkly skin on one side of his face?...

July 13, 2018 · 2 min · 380 words · Nicole Benson