7 Inmates And Former Inmates Reveal What Solitary Confinement Is Like
1. Absolute hell. I was in solitary for 3 days as a 15 year old, which is nothing in a world where adult prisoners can spend a month or more in there. No clothes, no books, a steel bed and the room was kept very very cold. I was allowed a bible for 1 hour a day. The rest of my time was spent staring at the wall.
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Picture of the Day
The morning after the first battle of Passchendaele, 1917.
The dawn broke over a field that was not a field anymore, but a forsaken place where nothing lived but the dead. The earth was scarred, torn open by shellfire, its wounds filled with water and blood and the broken bodies of men.
They lay there, splayed out like some grim harvest, their faces turned toward the sky, blank and unseeing. The living moved among them with a slow, weary tread, as if they walked in the land of shadows.
The sun, a weak and dying thing, strained through the thick clouds, casting long, broken rays across the mud and the ruins of the world.
In the distance, the skeletal remains of trees stood like mourners, their branches reaching to the heavens as if to ask why.
But there was no answer, only the silence of the fallen and the soft, relentless drizzle that wept for what had been lost.
How to Accept Your Partner’s Flaws
Let’s be real for a moment: nobody is perfect. Not you, not me, and certainly not your partner. But here’s the thing—perfection isn’t what makes a relationship beautiful. It’s the messy, sometimes infuriating, and always unique mix of quirks and flaws that make it all worthwhile. So, how do you learn to embrace those imperfections without losing your cool? Let’s dive into a friendly, no-nonsense guide on accepting your partner’s flaws.
Whatever Happened to Actress Kristin Holby from ‘Trading Places’?
There’s a curious kind of fame that exists at the periphery of Hollywood’s glittering lights. It’s a fame that flickers like an old neon sign, burning bright for a fleeting moment before slowly dimming into the backdrop of cultural consciousness.
Kristin Holby is the perfect epitome of that peculiar brand of stardom. If you blinked in the 80s—or, more likely, if you were too busy trying to mimic Eddie Murphy’s streetwise swagger or Dan Aykroyd’s high-society smugness—you might have missed her entirely.
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The Hidden Dangers of Public Wi-Fi: What You Need to Know – Shield and Fortify
There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Argue With – Ned Hardy
This thing makes cleaning outdoor surfaces a breeze! Bird poop on the siding? Pressure wash. Garage doors grimey? Pressure wash. Deck is mossy? Pressure wash. Kids stroller/high chair/pretty much anything has food/poop/vomit on it? Pressure wash! – Amazon
How to Nap Like a Champ Without Ruining Your Sleep – CNET
Workers in Japan can’t quit their jobs. They hire resignation experts to help – Yahoo
No, Full-Body Scans Aren’t Harmless — And Aren’t Even Usually Helpful – Inverse
Brazil Supreme Court panel unanimously upholds judge’s decision to block X nationwide – AP News
Tragic Loss in University Community as Gymnast Kara Welsh is Killed in Apparent Homicide – WhatFinger
10 Little Things You Can Do Every Day That Will Make a Huge Difference In Your Life Long Term – Linkiest
Does Birth Order Determine Your Child’s Personality? – Parents
Tired in the Morning? Try These Three Things – Greater Good
Every kitchen needs this simple and effective solution to an annoying problem – Amazon
The Weirdest Lost Civilizations Throughout History – Malorie’s Adventure
The House From ‘Poltergeist’ Is On The Market For The First Time In 45 Years. Take A Look Inside – Zillow
Beware of Calls from 844-306-4159 – Shield and Fortify
The 100 Best TV Episodes of All Time – Rolling Stone
Why You Need F-You Money – JL Collins
Feeling Suddenly Older? Scientists See Aging ‘Waves’ at 44 and 60 – WSJ
Why are tiger parents willing to trade love for success? – Psyche
The Dumping Grounds
What’s it like to be a man with a low libido?
I am a low libido male and I have struggled with dead bedrooms for about 15 years now.
I have taken loads and loads of abuse because of it over the past 15 years. I’ve had past girlfriends physical hit me because it made them feel so bad. I’ve had girls verbally abuse me. I had a girl cheat on me out of spite and another girl threaten me constantly that she will cheat as a way to get me to sleep with her. I had girls tell their entire family and friends that I’m a homosexual because of my lack of sex drive.
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What’s So Great About ‘They Live’
Let’s talk about They Live. It’s the 1988 cult classic that isn’t really a cult classic at all, but rather a cinematic Rorschach test where every generation finds exactly what it needs.
Directed by John Carpenter—who, let’s be honest, was probably half-joking when he made it—They Live looks like your typical low-budget 80s sci-fi flick: cheesy dialogue, over-the-top performances, a plot that feels like it was dreamed up during a late-night marathon of professional wrestling. But there’s more here, and it’s not even that hard to see if you just look a little closer. Or, you know, if you put on a pair of sunglasses.
You Need To Avoid The “I Deserve It” Trap
It’s easy to fall into the “I deserve it” mentality with our finances. After a long week of work, it’s tempting to rationalize splurging on an expensive meal, new clothes, or the latest gadget.
But this mindset can seriously damage our financial health if we’re not careful. Let’s delve into what this mentality is, why it’s harmful, and how to combat it.
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