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Month: June 2017
Indians in Hollywood: The Diversity Dilemma
Great reblog from contemporary woman..
Thanks for tackling topics often hid under the table. 🙂
M
Nowmore than ever before, the West is seeing the rise of Indians and people of Indian heritage in Hollywood, and it’s glorious.
Priyanka Chopra. Photo: Instagram
Lately, the likes of Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Dev Patel, Lilly Singh, Mindy Kaling and Aziz Ansari have been taking the entertainment industry by storm. Back in 2012, Mindy Kaling paved the way for Indians on television, being the first Indian-American to create, produce and star in a television sitcom in ‘The Mindy Project.’ In 2016 Lilly Singh was ranked one the highest paid YouTube Stars by Forbes, and now has over 11 million subscribers #unicornisland.
This year Priyanka Chopra won her second consecutive People’s Choice Award for ‘Quantico’, Deepika Padukone is making her Hollywood debut in the movie ‘XXX: Return of Xander Cage’ also starring Vin Diesel, and Dev Patel’s movie ‘Lion’ has earned six Oscar nominations.
Having said this, seeing Indians on screen in the West hasn’t always been…
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‘Not Your Honey’ – When Sexual Empowerment Disempowers
Thanks my friend for the reblog. Can’t get enough of your writing. M
Words: Jessica Sheridan
One of the difficult daily conundrums for women is the pressure to be sexy, but not too sexy. We are encouraged to wear high heels, but not too high, to wear low cut tops, but not too low cut. Honestly it’s a minefield of social faux pas trying to balance the two camps, and it often results in the stifling of our sexuality for fear of being too sexually open.
But women should be able to talk about sex. More than just that, women should be able to talk about pleasure, sexual desires and dislikes, the sensuality of their bodies – everything. I believe women should stand their ground and own their sexuality, recognising that their pleasure is just as important as their partners and their bodies really are a wonderland. Women should not have to feel ashamed of being sexy.
Honey Birdette is one brand that…
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Lyme Tidbit: Port Gone…after two years *Happy Dance*
Port Removed long after recommended time. At last Psychiatrist appointment he questioned why the port had not been removed. He is also a Medical Doctor and proceeded to tell me all the flesh-eating, horrible infections a port can cause. I said not going to D.C. in several month for surgery. We received a referral from… Continue reading Lyme Tidbit: Port Gone…after two years *Happy Dance*
Self-Care After Trauma
From our friends at RAINN.org Self-care is about taking steps to feel healthy and comfortable. Whether it happened recently or years ago, self-care can help you cope with the short and long-term effects of a trauma like sexual assault. Physical self-care After a trauma, it’s important to keep your body healthy and strong. You may be… Continue reading Self-Care After Trauma
Michigan State : Three Football Players Face Charges & Coach Fired in Sexual Assault Case.
Timeline of key events in Michigan State football Sexual Assault investigation Michigan State football players Donnie Corley, Josh King and Demetric Vance have been charged in connection to a sexual assault investigation and a staff member. In the same investigation. Auston Robertson has also been charged with criminal sexual conduct in a separate case. Here's the latest on… Continue reading Michigan State : Three Football Players Face Charges & Coach Fired in Sexual Assault Case.
Triple Shot Thursday *Reflection*
A shout out to Casey Sims, http://www.livingwithparalysis.wordpress.com. He is the newest Contributor at Survivors Blog Here. http://www.survivorsbloghere.wordpress.com. We are thrilled he joins us...his enthusiasm for life is infectious. Casey was involved in a horrifying car accident which left him paralyzed from the waist down. His positive, no holes barred attitude will have you trying to… Continue reading Triple Shot Thursday *Reflection*
Bill Signed by President Obama for Rape Survivor Rights *No Victory Dance for Me*
This morning the AOL Sports Section wrote more articles on Sexual Assault cases than I could count. Lots of excuses as well. One College football player said "I had oral sex with her but no intercourse", did she consent? It's long past time for accountability, all sports, girls and boys, men and women, all ages.… Continue reading Bill Signed by President Obama for Rape Survivor Rights *No Victory Dance for Me*
The best possible thing you can do to help your child through your divorce
Most kids will suffer for a short time after a marriage ends, but what exacerbates and extends their stress and anxiety is when they feel torn between two parents, says communication researcher Tamara Afifi. Fifteen years ago, I was doing field research for one of my first studies on divorce (TEDxUCSB Talk: The impact of… Continue reading The best possible thing you can do to help your child through your divorce
Triple Shot Thursday + One with Hall & Oates
Oh the memories, his hair, they were at top of game in the 80's. Daryl looks a totally stoned but he sounds great. Daryl became seriously ill from Lyme Disease, he survived yet left beaten down. Enjoy the tunes. If you have a request you know where to put it! In the comment box.… Continue reading Triple Shot Thursday + One with Hall & Oates
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