Good Men

By Global Voices Brazil In four days, a video published by a Brazilian influencer at the beginning of August reached over 26 million views, became a topic of discussion online and offline, and brought a new angle to the discussion on the regulation of tech platforms in the country. The subject: children emulating adult behavior online, and who profits from it. “Felca,” as Felipe Bressanim is known on the internet, has 17.9 million followers on Instagram, 6.8 million on TikTok and 6.2 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. The video “adultização” opens with a trigger warning for content such as child sexual abuse, pedophilia, and early sexualization. As TV channel G…

— All couples wish to make their wedding memorable, and many more Americans are discovering their dream destination on the other side of the Atlantic: Mallorca. This Mediterranean Spanish island, bathed in sunshine, has quietly become one of the most romantic wedding locations in Europe, offering charm, elegance, and excellent value, thereby competing with even the most sought-after wedding locations in the US. Mallorca has everything to win over brides and grooms seeking the exotic backdrop to their wedding, including its dramatic coastline and rugged Spanish fincas. This is why the island is becoming the perfect wedding destination for US couples willing to get marrie…

By Pradeep Singh A new op-ed argues that the case for deep-sea mining is weak and also that the facts used by its proponents don’t add up, but rather cloud their judgment. The divergence between scientific understanding of likely ecological harms and prevailing narratives — like the touted economic benefits, which could actually be costs — came into sharp focus at the recent annual meeting of the International Seabed Authority, which governs the development of this industry. “Given the high costs and severe environmental risks, why then pursue deep-sea mining? This activity threatens unique deep-sea ecosystems and could irrevocably alter ocean health, impacting life o…

This story was originally published by Michigan News and written by Kim North Shine. Medications proven to effectively treat opioid addiction are rarely given after emergency department visits for overdose, and who gets them varies, sometimes greatly, depending on race, ethnicity or geography, University of Michigan researchers say. In their study analyzing 100% of Medicaid claims from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., between 2016-2020, the researchers found that a mere 6% of patients being treated for overdoses, or about 1 in 16, started treatment with any of the three medications for opioid use disorder, or MOUD, within 30 days of leaving the hospital. “The emerge…

— This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice. One second, your kid is walking across the store aisle, chasing a snack or just tagging along. The next? They’re on the ground. Crying. Shaken. Maybe even bleeding. A spill that wasn’t cleaned. A loose tile. A cracked sidewalk. Whatever the hazard, your child just suffered what most businesses dismiss as a “minor incident.” But there’s nothing minor about it when it’s your child. In Pahrump, as in the rest of Nevada, families have legal protections when unsafe property conditions lead to injuries. If your child’s fall wasn’t just a clumsy moment—but the result of someone el…

Love is not only dual in nature but can also be confusing and overwhelming. If you are in a serious relationship that you find satisfying yet exhausting, you are not alone. This guide examines how love has this ability to lift us as well as bring us down. We will discuss how in a relationship devotion can be excessive, the unseen issues of loving too much, and how to implement the means towards turning these weaknesses into allies of relationships. … The Dual Nature Of Deep Love A. Identifying The Paradox Of Extreme Emotional Relationships I have discovered that it is wonderful loving so intensely, fire in my hands — the lovely, burning fire. The thing is that it …

— Astrochat.com connects you instantly with verified astrologers who decode your birth chart, tarot spread, or numerology grid in real time. In a single session, you receive actionable advice on relationships, career moves, and life choices at zero cost for the first consultation. Let’s find out more about how it can offer you the desired guidance in life! What Exactly Is Free Chat with an Astrologer Online? Think of it as an on-demand cosmic helpline. You type your question into a chat window – “Should I change jobs?” “Is this relationship long-term?”, and within seconds, an expert responds with insights drawn from Vedic astrology, tarot, or other divination systems. …

By Duncan Mboya [NAIROBI, SciDev.Net] Despite Africa’s growing digital footprint, the continent’s science and technology remains underrepresented on Wikipedia, one of the world’s most visited sources of information. While Africa accounts for around 10 per cent of Wikipedia articles, less than one per cent cover science and technology, Anusha Alikhan, chief communications officer at the Wikimedia Foundation, told SciDev.Net. “Only two per cent of Wikipedia editors are from Africa, which complicates the issue, given that the platform receives 50 billion contributions monthly and is read by 15 billion people globally,” said Alikhan. We must become contributors, other…

— There are plenty of methods for energy conservation in today’s world. However, it can be challenging to discern what is right from what is wrong at times. If you’re surfing the internet for the right ways to save energy, please be aware of misconceptions. In the worst-case scenario, you follow such tips and end up raising your costs. Ensure you conduct thorough research so that your efforts are not wasted. To help you do exactly that, here are some common home energy myths to watch out for. 1. Energy Efficiency is the same as Energy Conservation Energy efficiency and energy conservation are often used interchangeably. Do they mean the same? No! Energy conservat…

– By Arin Schultz for Naturepedic Does your teen always seem exhausted, irritable, or struggling to stay awake in class? You’re not alone. We’re facing what experts have called a sleep deprivation epidemic among American teens. The numbers are worrisome. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, the percentage of high schoolers getting inadequate sleep went from 69% in 2009 to 77% in 2021.Quality sleep isn’t just about counting hours. It’s about creating the right environment and habits for quality, restorative rest. Naturepedic explores why teens are so tired and, more importantly, how to help them sleep better. Understanding the Teen Sleep Crisis B…

I was scrolling through Facebook the other night, and I saw something that stopped me cold. A woman in a private parenting group posted, “I just couldn’t imagine raising a boy. I terminated my pregnancy. I’ll try again for a girl.” And the comments? Heart emojis. Congratulations. Women cheering her on like she had just won a prize. I just sat there staring at my screen, thinking, What the hell is happening to us? This isn’t the abortion debates we used to know. Remember when the big question was, “At what stage is it morally right to abort?” Those debates were hard enough. But at least the argument was rooted in fear, survival, or unplanned circumstances. Now it’s almos…

By Alvin Powell | Harvard Staff Writer | Harvard Gazette Financial-incentive programs for prospective parents don’t work as a way to reverse falling birth rates, Harvard health experts said on Tuesday about a policy option that has been in the news in recent months. Instead, they said, a more effective approach would be to target issues that make parenting difficult: the high cost of living, a lack of affordable childcare, and better options for older parents who still want to see their families grow. The discussion, held at The Studio at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, came in the wake of a July report from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention that…

In Aikido practice, we trained with the jo (wooden staff) against the bokuto (wooden sword) attack. As I practiced, Ishibashi Sensei said, “You have to move backwards.” I got it. I had to move backwards to draw the attacker in, invite the attack. Instead, I moved forward with the jo. As I move backward, I strike the attacker 5 times. Sensei demonstrated before I strike that I profile and draw back my jo with my back hand. I wait it out. I strike the attacker as they attack. Draw back and wait. Strike straight to the head. Draw back and wait. Strike down to the head. Draw back and wait. Strike up to the head. Draw back and wait. Strike the leg. Draw back and wait. S…

I first reached out to Lindsay Cray for insights on Rochester’s Lower Falls Gorge while working on an article for The Conservationist. What began as a conversation about geology and ecology quickly deepened into something more profound. Cray’s relationship to the gorge, and to the land itself, isn’t just observational. It’s alive. Reciprocal. “If you’re feeling any kind of way,” she told me, “you can go to the gorge and let it hold you. That water is ancient. It carries big energy—the kind that can transform the heaviness we all carry sometimes. The gorge isn’t just a landscape; it’s a living force.” Cray, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Clinical Advent…

— I had a conversation last week with an old lover — you know how those conversations go. They start out innocently enough, catching up with some small talk. You discuss work, which leads you to talk about life, which invariably becomes an open dialog about the failure of your relationship. “We will work out as a relationship the day you realize that romance is about inconveniencing yourself,” I said to him. I’ve said this before, but it never hit me as clearly as it did at that moment. I thought about all of the things I’ve done in the name of romance. Love surely is the most inconvenient thing in the world. It blazes through plans, it reschedules meetings indiscrimin…

Amos N. Guiora, J.D., Ph.D., is a legal scholar and former IDF Lieutenant Colonel whose work focuses on institutional complicity and the legal accountability of bystanders and enablers. Shaped by his Holocaust-survivor parents and counterterrorism background, Guiora pioneered legal frameworks addressing bystander culpability, authoring The Crime of Complicity, Armies of Enablers, and The Complicity of Silence. His advocacy inspired Utah’s 2021 bystander law. Through the Bystander Initiative at the University of Utah, he advocates for criminalizing enablers, arguing that religious, educational, or athletic institutions often prioritize protecting perpetrators over victims.…

Would you still love yourself if you were fired tomorrow, and there was nothing impressive to say when people asked, “So what are you doing now?” Do you think you’d love yourself if someone you swore was different ghosted you after three months? Would you still love yourself if you lived with your parents because rent was impossible? I’m 25, which is meant to feel like freedom, like possibility, like “your best years.” But at the moment, it seems like failed adulthood. I read about other people’s lives and let the weight of comparison press me down. Everyone else is “building something.” I feel like I’m just trying not to fall apart. Here’s the ugly thing: sometim…

. Here is a summary of the transcript from YouTube, slightly edited with AI. What’s Even More Important Than Chemistry We often go into our dating lives worried that if we say the wrong thing once, make too much of a situation, or create a fight, we’ll mess it all up. That anxious thought—“It’s over, I’ve ruined everything”—haunts many people. Today, we’re talking about what truly creates successful relationships. For each episode, we’ve been putting up polls on Instagram @theMatthewHussey. For this one, we asked: “Which behavior do you see in other people’s relationships that you believe makes them succeed?” The options were: same values, great chemistry, or bein…

Check out this Lego set from Wicked For Good Wicked was a smash hit. I first read the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. The musical was mind blowing and took audiences on a mystical adventure. The first film was wonderful and really helped bring this story to colorful life. At San Diego Comic Con a number of Lego sets from Wicked For Good were shown and here is my thoughts on one of them. (c) Lego Group You can learn more about this set here: Step inside Elphaba’s magical woodland retreat. Hold the candle as she studies her map. Make plans with her and Fiyero round the fireplace and work out how to thwart The Wizard. Study the Grimmerie and escape from her enemies. Make …

Following each high-visible episode of gun violence in the United States, politicians and other community and national leaders spout their often-repeated worn-out platitudes and false claims regarding the actual causes of this lethal epidemic plaguing the country. Their words all-to-often result in the silencing of the root causes of the problem. “Sending my best wishes and prayers.” Of course, people of goodwill and compassion express this sentiment to people and communities suffering trauma and grief. This can help to begin the often-long healing process at a time of unfathomable tragedy by providing essential solace to survivors. It also gives those of us who feel pow…

When most people hear the words sacred sexuality, they picture better orgasms, exotic positions, or maybe a workshop where everyone is sitting on floor cushions trying not to look awkward. Some think of the Kama Sutra, as if sacred sexuality could be boiled down to a catalog of acrobatics and advanced flexibility. I used to think the same—that it was about technique, about “spicing things up,” about finding some mystical upgrade to the bedroom. But sacred sexuality isn’t about sex at all. It’s about presence. It’s about showing up with your whole self—your breath, your attention, your messy humanness—and daring to be fully alive in a moment without performing or chasi…

By Josh Hasting While countertops often serve as convenient storage areas for frequently used items, overcrowding them with unnecessary or unsuitable objects can lead to clutter, hygiene issues, and potential hazards or financial waste. By identifying items that are better stored elsewhere, such as perishable foods, cleaning supplies, and small appliances with limited use, individuals can declutter their countertops, create a more functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchen environment, and save money. 1. Fruits Exposed to Ethylene Gas Certain fruits, like bananas and apples, release ethylene gas that can speed up the ripening of other produce. Store these in a bowl o…

When one thinks of bears they often think of the fuzzy cubs with the bright curious eyes and funny antics of tree climbing. As sweet as bears look they can be a force of nature, which is how Mother Earth designed it. How Americans came to fall in love with bears is an often misquoted story. In 1902 big game hunter former President Teddy Roosevelt was on a bear hunt with other hunters. They tied a bear to a tree and encouraged Roosevelt to shoot the tied up bear. Roosevelt refused saying that it was unsportsmanlike. News spread quickly shocking many but also planting the seed that shooting tied up animals was an unethical and cruel thing to do. A cartoon soon appeared of t…

With special guest Kristen Pressner You may know Kristen Pressner from her provocative TEDx talk “Are you biased? I am.” along with her ‘Flip it to test’ framework to check unconscious bias. Kristen joins us to highlight another sensitive subject, why is it that so many people ‘can’t get it together’? Kristen is a trailblazing people leader who believes in the potential in each of us. As Global Head of People & Culture for a prominent multinational company, her passion for equity and inclusion makes her a sought-after voice and she is often featured on international ‘Top HR Influencer’ lists. Julie Kratz and Kristen Pressner discuss: How to unlock the full potentia…

Enough. Enough already! The ‘anti-woke’ fervor and hysteria in the U.S. has gotten way, way out of hand. It’s spreading like a deadly mutant fungus and taking over our nation, closely paralleling the grim sci-fi hellscape of “The Last of Us.” I, for one, have had enough. I’ve seen and heard enough hateful ‘anti-woke’ nonsense to last several lifetimes. At this point, my astonishment at the intensity of ‘anti-woke’ hysteria has faded, but now I’m left with a simple question: What the heck is so wrong and bad about being ‘woke’? The crazed excesses of the ‘anti-woke’ mob Answering my question requires some crucial clarification(s). After all, what do we even mean when we …