Mary McIntosh obituary | Sociology

 Posted on February 19, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  922 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

SociologyObituaryMary McIntosh obituaryInfluential sociologist whose work on gender and sexuality shaped a generationThe sociologist Mary McIntosh, who has died aged 76 of a stroke, was a pioneer in politics and sociology. She was a prominent second-wave feminist, a founder member of the modern lesbian and gay movement in the UK, and one of the most influential feminist sociologists between the 1960s and 90s. She was also a committed socialist (and for a short time a member of the Communist party). [Read More]

Poem of the week: Platonic Love by Abraham Cowley | Poetry

 Posted on February 19, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  696 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Carol Rumens's poem of the weekPoetry This article is more than 7 months oldPoem of the week: Platonic Love by Abraham CowleyThis article is more than 7 months oldA witty and engaging dance of ideas about the joining of bodies and the mixing of souls Platonic Love 1 Indeed I must confess, When souls mix ’tis an happiness, But not complete till bodies too do join, And both our wholes into one whole combine; [Read More]

Snooki Shows Off Post-Baby Bikini Body Five Weeks After Giving Birth

 Posted on February 19, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  318 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi showed off her post-baby body in a bikini five weeks after giving birth to her third child, Angelo. “Ready for the weekend,” the Jersey Shore star, 31, captioned a mirror selfie on Friday, July 5, that showed her wearing a multicolored bikini top and ruched, high-waisted black bottom along with a knit cover-up from her Snooki Shop. “Thank you to my SNOOKINI’S for covering up mawma’s post partum body & trouble areas. [Read More]

Who is Jordan Canedy? Dana Canedy's Son from 'A Journal for Jordan'!

 Posted on February 19, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  504 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Jordan Canedy from A Journal for Jordan (2021) is the son of Dana Canedy and 1st Sgt. Charles Monroe King. Facts about his father, Wikipedia, and the book. Jordan Canedy is well-known as the son of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Dana Canedy. Based on her book, a new movie is set to hit our screens in 2021 titled A Journal for Jordan. The film is centered on the factual account of Monroe King, who penned letters to his infant son Jordan in which he imparted wisdom and good lessons before being killed in Iraq. [Read More]

Tristan Thompson's Mother's Funeral Draws Celebrities to Toronto

 Posted on February 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  281 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Gallery Launch Gallery Mourning in Toronto Launch Gallery Gallery Backgrid Tristan Thompson held a funeral for his late mother this weekend -- which a handful of notable celebrities flew out for to pay their respects ... including the Kardashians. The NBA player was on hand Saturday in Toronto -- where a service was held for his mom, Andrea, who died suddenly over a week ago after suffering a heart attack. [Read More]

Anya Taylor Joy's The Menu premiere blue dress was great, but her after party outfit was even better

 Posted on February 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  420 words  |  Larita Shotwell

No one prepared us for Anya Taylor Joy season.  Just when we thought we’d seen everything on the red carpet, Anya Taylor Joy shows up to the London Premiere of The Menu, looking like a snack. Actually if we are using food analogies (the movie she is promoting is about a chef played by Ralph Fiennes) the mesmerising blue leather dress made us realise Anya is the 10-course meal with wine pairing. [Read More]

Mexico to hand army control of National Guard, sparking outcry | Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador News

 Posted on February 18, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  627 words  |  Martina Birk

Opposition lawmakers pledge to challenge contentious bill, which rights groups say gives too much power to the military. Mexico’s Senate has passed legislation that would transfer control of the country’s National Guard over to the military, a contentious move that rights groups and opposition lawmakers say gives too much power to the armed forces and could lead to abuses. The Senate’s 71-51 vote in favour of the bill on Friday comes after the lower house of Congress already approved the measure. [Read More]

Patchouli's back and it's high end not hippy: Revival of the scent of the 1970s is a stylish affair

 Posted on February 18, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  748 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Once the preserve of hippies and groovy art teachers in the 1970s, patchouli is having a moment. This summer, perfumers have seized on this aromatic plant used for centuries as a scent and moth repellent, and created a slew of wildly varied fragrances, from quirky creative cult perfumes to upbeat unisex colognes. In the discos of the late 1970s the air was thick with the smell of body odour, boys drenched in Blue Stratos (remember that? [Read More]

What are the 4 positions in Quidditch Harry Potter?

 Posted on February 18, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1132 words  |  Aldo Pusey

There are 4 positions in quidditch: the seeker, the keeper, the beater, and the chaser. There are a required number at each position that cannot be altered. There must always be 1 seeker, 1 keeper, 2 beaters, and 3 chasers. Thereof Which Quidditch position is best? Most people say that the Seeker is the best position, but we know that the Chasers score the points best. What position did Ginny Weasley play in Quidditch? [Read More]