Changing The Date Of Halloween, Really?!
UNITED STATES—What the hell is this craziness America? A petition to change the official date of Halloween which is October 31 to the last Saturday in the month of October sounds ridiculous. I mean the thought that this is even a thing has me laughing thru my teeth.
For years, and I mean years, Halloween has always been on the...
Why Andy Murray’s Tennis Return After Hip Surgery Is A Risk?
UNITED STATES—Hip surgeons Winston Kim and Adam Hoad-Reddick discuss the challenges posed by tennis superstar, Andy Murray, 32, regarding an operation that is known to be performed on individuals over the age of 50.
Murray has had an illustrious career winning three Grand Slams, the 2012 U.S. Open Final against Novak Djokovic, and a Wimbledon champ in 2013 and 2016....
Fighting For A Decent Minimum Wage
UNITED STATES—The battle is back yet again in Congress as the House of Representatives have passed a bill to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $15.00 per hour. Do I think it will make any waves in the Senate? Not a chance, but hearing that the minimum wage has not risen in over 10 years is...
Stop Being Innocent Bystanders!
UNITED STATES—Something that really disturbs me about Americans is our inability at times to do what is right even though we know people are constantly or always watching. Like why do we have to be called out to address bad behavior when we see it? Hmm, this reminds me of a theory we learned in psychology known as the...
Making A Major Lifestyle Change
UNITED STATES—In life, sometimes you have to take a moment and re-examine what is going on in your life. A lot of the time when people discuss lifestyle changes they assume it is geared mainly to eating and dieting. While I think that is one aspect of life that is important it is not the only one. A diet...
Social Media Fiasco
UNITED STATES—I wish I could understand so many people’s obsession with social media. However, I just don’t get it. For some reason, it seems like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr and so many other platforms to showcase their life or express their public opinion. We all know the news of the week, were the remarks that President Donald Trump...
Summer Heatwave
UNITED STATES—Man, the past 2 weeks have been brutal in my neck of the woods, when it comes to the weather. I have NEVER and I mean NEVER been a fan of summer. Don’t ask me what, when and why, but I don’t do well with excessive heat and humidity. It just places me in a foul mood and...
Open Your Eyes
UNITED STATES—Have you ever been in a position where you know something is wrong, but for reasons you cannot fathom you refuse to open your eyes to see what is staring you directly in the face? I know I’m not the only person. We all have those ‘moments’ where the light is shined on you. You see or realize...
Personal Time Off
UNITED STATES—We all need it and for so many Americans we don’t always get it. Personal time off: it is where you just disconnect from work, family and any stressors in your life. Some people might suspect this column is geared towards taking time off from work, and while true, that is not the sole focus. It is no...
Reducing The Stress Of Starting Your Own Business
UNITED STATES—Whether you're finally going solo after years of working for "the man" or simply fancy a career change, starting your own business is an exciting venture. However, the freedom that you gain by doing so is often offset by the added stress and pressures entrepreneurship brings with it. When the success of your company and livelihood is resting...