Driving under the influence (DUI) is considered a crime. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most frequently committed crimes in the United States. About a third of the substance-related arrests are attributed to DUI arrests. In 2014 alone, over 1.1 million drivers were arrested for DUI involving drugs or alcohol. Many first-time DUI offenders …
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Regardless of their qualification, talent, and work ethic, women across industries are paid significantly lesser than men. Indeed, even in 2022, the gender wage gap is a very real problem. Thankfully, there are pioneers like Jacqueline Twillie who are working to eliminate it. Here’s how she is doing it. 1. How do you eliminate the …
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My first book, Busting Clichés, was published in February 2017. It was a planned project, a compulsion of sorts. I did it to feel like I had accomplished something significant before turning 25. Of course, it was also a childhood dream. But I digress. Cut to five years later, and I have a new book …
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I am single. Did reading that make you feel sad? Well, it shouldn’t! Despite what society thinks, being single is a surefire way to live a full and meaningful life. Don’t believe me? Scroll down to see why being single is good for women’s mental health. 1. You become independent in the true sense of …
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2011 to 2012 was supposed to be my final year of IT engineering. But given that I had repeatedly failed to clear engineering maths III, a second-year subject, that was not the case. In other words, I failed in the academic year I was supposed to graduate. While I was no topper, I had always …
When you think of an effective parent, what characteristics come to mind? You probably envision someone loving, patient, and kind. But research shows that there are many other qualities in the most outstanding parents. The following 20 characteristics are hallmarks of excellent parenting: 1) They set clear expectations for their children. Children who know what …
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Couples therapy is not only for couples experiencing conflicts, it can also help couples know each other better in a safe space. It is helpful for people at all stages of their relationship, irrespective of their socio-cultural backgrounds and identities. Let’s explore some common problems that it helps resolve. 1. Lack of communication This does …
Photo by rajat sarki on Unsplash What do nosy neighbors, news-hungry media moguls, and shrewd office peons have in common? All of them are masters in the art of gossiping. Honestly, all of us indulge in this fun, seemingly harmless activity at times. It seems harmless because we assume that the person in question will …
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When I was a teenager, I picked up an indie film called Little Miss Sunshine on the recommendation of my favorite video store clerk. He had good taste and was affable as well, so I trusted his judgment. The name sounded corny but it had to be good if he said it was, right? On …
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Photo by Ron Smith on Unsplash Of late, I’ve been feeling restless. Heavy. As if the writing work I do doesn’t matter as much as I thought it did. Because yes, it impacts people, but how much does it impact them? So a few months ago, I set about to rediscover my purpose in life. …
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