Saturday, April 25, 2015

Bruce Jenner is a Woman

Bruce Jenner has long been a staple in the famous Kardashian family, as the father figure to the Kardashian sisters and Jenner kids. But things may begin to change, now that he's come forward with a lifelong secret: he feels that he is a woman. Bruce put it all on the table in an interview with Diane Sawyer, discussing future plans, hopes, and the past, so that he (or, as we will come to say, she) may move forward this year as a new person. Jenner said that "2015 is going to be a wild ride", and for someone who is transgender and in the public eye, he is probably correct in making that statement. The famous father showed incredible bravery and honesty while doing what he felt was best for himself and his family. See the groundbreaking interview here:


A horrible tragedy occurred at Indiana U, when a college senior and sorority member was murdered. Her body was found today, with very minimal details released.



http://wishtv.com/2015/04/24/iu-bloomington-student/


Saturday, April 11, 2015

Love Has No Labels

I saw this campaign when it first came out and was so touched by it. We are entering an age where love that has been shrouded and suppressed, can finally be freely expressed and legally honored with marriage.



This campaign focuses on the ambiguity of love and family, speaking to the fact that regardless of gender, age, or race, the emotional expression between people is all the same.
In this post from bustle.com, New York residents describe Hillary Clinton in just one word. The results are quite interesting, and a little surprising in my opinion. I think Hillary often gets a bad rap and is highly scrutinized for being a female seeking powerful positions in the world.

 Anyone agree with any of these one-word descriptions? (link below)



Saturday, March 28, 2015

"Sorry Babe You're A Feminist"


The feminism movement has been around for decades, but in the last few years, it seems as though the movement is changing and evolving into something entirely new. With feminism unknowingly re-vamping its image through celebrities like Emma Watson (<-click here for her speech), Laverne Cox, Beyonce, and Tina Fey, it's hard to put a finger on exactly what feminism means and what it embodies today. It is a term that is ever-evolving and moving toward a more positive connotation than ever before. I thought this song was funny because it sheds light on the fact that the word "feminism" is avoided because it is often associated with a rejection of femininity. The video highlights what the values of feminism today actually represent, rather than hiding from a pre-conceived notion in our minds, merely based on stereotypes.






Saturday, March 14, 2015

In this week's food and economical news, avian flu has apparently been detected in turkeys raised by Butterball farms.

The company has yet to release much information about how they'll be taking care of the situation or how it seems to have come about, but they are under a quarantine and will not be sending any poultry out to production until the issue is taken care of. Luckily, bird flu is not something that can cause humans to become ill. However, it can wipe out entire populations of birds due to its deadly symptoms. Might be wise to steer clear of turkey and chicken for a few days just to be safe!

More from WSJ here: The Wall Street Journal

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Dog runs for the first time in his life thanks to 3D printed prosthetic legs!

This story is so touching, I feel that we are so lucky to live in a time when things like this are not only possible for humans, but for animals as well. This poor dog would never have been able to live a full life without today's technology and the loving care of his adopted family.

Click here to see the full story