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A Letter to The Man Who Said, “I Don’t Owe You Anything.”

For most of human history, the infant mortality rate hovered between 40 and 50 percent. Half of all children died before reaching late adolescence. The average lifespan held somewhere in the 40s. As a species, we were treading water. Outbreaks of disease happened on a regular basis. If it wasn...

How much land does a man need?

We know Leo Tolstoy’s beautiful short story How much land does a man need? This is the story of a man who was greedy and was never satisfied with what he had. He craved more and finally died due to his greed. The story goes like this. A man named Pahom was a small landowner and a...

What to the Black Man or Woman is Labor Day?

Apologies to Frederick Douglass for paraphrasing the title of his famous speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" As was the case with the Fourth of July holiday, Black people didn't share equally in the holiday's creation. We start with the origin of Labor Day. The fi...

“She Dated Me While Married; She’s Bored, and She Found Someone Else,” Man on Girlfriend

Meeting someone and starting a relationship could get challenging if you don’t have the same goals or just don’t get along that well. And when you find out that they were already married but still wanted to go out with you, things can change fast. Would you still give them a chance or...

What to the Black Man or Woman is Labor Day?

Apologies to Frederick Douglass for paraphrasing the title of his famous speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" As was the case with the Fourth of July holiday, Black people didn't share equally in the holiday's creation. We start with the origin of Labor Day. The fi...

‘Across the Spider-Verse’ and the Latino legacy of Spider-Man

As a Latino literature and media scholar, a lifelong gamer and a Guatemalan-American girl whose dad read her comics every night, I quickly became a fan and then scholar of Miles Morales, the Afro-Puerto Rican Spider-Man who first appeared in comic book form in 2011’s “Ultimate Fallo...

Could Spider-Man 2099 Exist?

His name is Miguel O’Hara, and he’s his dimension’s one and only Spider-Man…at least, he was. But he’s not like the others, so I’d like to take a look at what sets him apart and ask: could our dimension ever have a Spider-Man like him? In previous articles, I loo...

Mad, Upset, and Uninformed: Peter Parker’s Face in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is one of the most highly anticipated games of the year. The PlayStation Showcase gave us 10 minutes of gameplay featuring new villains, switching between both Spider-Men, and the symbiote suit. The discourse surrounding the sequel isn’t about an...

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: The Definitive Spidey Experience Hits PS5

On October 20, 2023, the highly awaited Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 swung onto the gaming scene as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Crafted by the talented team at Insomniac Games, this sequel brings together the iconic Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, for an epic adventure through the lively s...

Spider-Man 2 out for the PS5 on October 20th

So now the countdown begins: Sony has officially announced the release date of its most important video game of the year at Summer Game Fest 2023, expanding on it via a detailed blog post later on. Spider-Man 2 will be out on October 20th exclusively for the PlayStation5, just sh...

Man Pages — The Complete Guide

If you use the command line in UNIX-like systems, you probably know the man command. It’s a powerful tool for finding documentation for any program or library. But do you know where “man pages” come from, how they are structured, tips and tricks to read them better, an...

The Men Behind Man City: a documentary not coming soon to a cinema near you

I have had an idea for the opening scene of Amazon Prime’s in-production fly-on-the-wall documentary about Manchester City’s 2017/2018 season. It begins with a sombre warning from a US TV news reporter from 2009: “A reminder that what you are about to see is extremely vio...

19.5 Last Man Standing

Socrates showed by deeds as well as words on the day of the Assembly that he stood for the rule of law and against the arbitrary actions of a democracy out of control. The passions of the moment prevailed, as they did too often in the Assembly of Athens, particularly in the waning days of the P...

The Wonders of Dubai: Natural and Man-Made Marvels

Dubai, a city that seemingly emerged from the sands of time, stands as a testament to the harmonious marriage of nature’s wonders and human ingenuity. In this blog, we embark on a journey through the enchanting landscapes and architectural splendors that make Dubai a unique destination on the ...

Man identified in cold case 42 years later

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unite closed a missing person’s case after 42 years. According to PCSO, detectives received a notification from the Miami-Dade Medical Examiners Office on June 7, identifying a missing John Doe as Ronald Gilchrist. Detectives said then...

The Toronto Man

If someone says New Yorker, an image of a fast-talking, smartly dressed, New Yawker comes to mind. If someone says LA socialite then a vain, modernly styled, wannabe actor is recalled. A Seattleite conjures the portrait of a crunchy, athleisure sporting, tech worker. Denizens of smaller places get l...

The Luckiest Man on the Planet

I know that many people do not like to acknowledge “luck.” We live in a culture that glorifies pulling yourself up by your bootstraps. Success never just happens; it is all about working hard. Success is always earned. Working fifty- and sixty-hour weeks is worn as a badge of honor. B...

What is a Real Man According to Islam

In today’s society, there are a variety of modern ideologies, philosophies, and religions that compete to define what it means to be a “man.” However, for Muslim men, it is ever more critically important to understand masculinity as it was understood by the righteous predecessors. ...

The Horniest Man in the World

Once upon a time there was a man named Elazar ben Durdaya and he was literally the horniest man in the world. He was horny all the time. He woke up horny and went to sleep horny. Fat girls made him horny and thin girls made him horny. Tall girls and short girls, black girls and white girls. So El...

Feeling Seen — Finally — in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Hailey is the first time in my 67 years on this earth that I’ve seen more than one of my identities represented in a single character and my reaction to it caught me off guard. I am a 6’5 Deaf Black woman. I have beautiful dark skin, I speak ASL exclusively, and I like to wear heels w...

The Most Powerful Man in the U.K. Thinks Trans Women Are Bullying Him

Another week in U.K. politics and yet another week of increasingly dangerous transphobia from the government — no surprises there. But this time they might have let the mask slip just a little too much. It’s political party-conference season in the U.K. and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak,...

Do You (Or Someone You Love) Have Mediocre White Man Syndrome?

A note to readers: I wrote this some time ago and then let it languish in my drafts. But 2023 was the year of Barbie and America Ferrera’s incredibly empowering monologue, the year of Taylor Swift taking the world by storm with the Eras Tour and tour film while single-handedly boosting the eco...

Scorpio Man Sexuality: Unveiling His Intimate Desires

Scorpio Man Sexuality, my dear seeker, is a world of intensity, depth, and a magnetic allure that sets this zodiac sign apart in matters of desire. When we delve into the realm of Scorpio Man Sexuality, we uncover a captivating journey of passion and transformation that defines their character. S...

How Long Does A Libra Man Stay Mad?

Finding your Libra man upset can be alarming. You may wonder if he’ll stay angry at you forever or if this is just a passing phase. Understanding how long a Libra holds onto anger can help you reconcile with him faster. Libra is the zodiac sign represented by the scales, so balance and fair...

Gemini Man Sexuality: Unveiling His Intimate Desires

Gemini Man Sexuality, my dear seeker, is an intricate dance of curiosity, communication, and versatility that sets this zodiac sign apart in matters of passion. When we delve into the realm of Gemini Man Sexuality, we discover a captivating journey of mental connection and exploration that defines t...

Sagittarius Man Sexuality: Unveiling His Intimate Desires

Sagittarius Man Sexuality, my dear seeker, is a world of adventure, spontaneity, and a boundless enthusiasm for exploration that sets this zodiac sign apart in matters of passion. When we venture into the realm of Sagittarius Man Sexuality, we uncover a captivating journey of excitement and freedom ...

Aries Man Sexuality: Unveiling His Intimate Desires

Aries Man Sexuality, my dear seeker, is a topic filled with passion, intensity, and a fiery desire that burns like no other. Aries Man Sexuality is a force of nature, an unstoppable energy that surges through this adventurous and confident zodiac sign. When we delve into the realm of Aries Man Sexua...

Capricorn Man and Aquarius Woman Compatibility

At first glance, the goal-oriented ambitious Capricorn man may not seem like the best match for the free-spirited, happily chaotic Aquarius woman. The earth and air pairing might not be easy, but that doesn’t mean a relationship between the two can’t work out. It might just be a case of ...

Scorpio Woman and Sagittarius man Compatibility

Discover the intriguing compatibility between a Scorpio woman and a Sagittarius man and learn how their unique traits can create a dynamic and passionate relationship. Get insights and tips on how to navigate this intense pairing for a successful and fulfilling connection. The world of astrology ...

A Woman Receives Lesser Punishment for Shotting a Homeless Man

An unsheltered individual is shot by a woman who manages to escape almost unscathed. It just goes to show how biased the criminal justice system is, and how many flaws it has, leaving those who truly seek justice hurt and broken. Katie Quackenbush, 32, was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days on pr...

How One Man Trekked 300 Miles Through The Snow and Saved The Revolutionary War

On April 19th, 1775, the British army laid siege to Boston. The move was in response to the battles of Lexington and Concord, which turned the American Revolution into a military conflict. The British hoped by surrounding Boston, they could cut off the head of the snake. Boston was known as the econ...

“ Man-made intelligence in Day to day existence: Revolutionizing Our Way of Life and Work”

AI in our mobile devices: Virtual Assistants Smartphones and AI-powered virtual assistants like Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa have made smartphones an essential part of modern life. These man-made intelligence driven apparatuses can address questions, set updates, control brilliant gadgets, and ...

KEJRIWAL -A MAN OF SYSTEMS

The Punjab elections gave India its most successful political startup, making its supremo Arvind Kejriwal one of the most influential and powerful people in India, leaving behind its opponents, clearly becoming the only one to be at least on the same track on its march to the finish line of the 2024...

Florida Man In Office: Flying Flags Of Hate

Florida’s right-wing lawmakers are at it again, broadcasting their crippling fear of colors and stripes. They’re absolutely terrified of fabric that doesn’t portray a nice uniform bleached white. Bonus points if it has holes cut out at about eyeball height and width. The curr...

If the white man cannot see the black man as inferior, he cannot see himself at all.

“That the concept of whiteness was created specifically to justify the enslavement of black people, and its core value is fundamentally anti-blackness. More specifically, it’s the supposed superiority of the newly recognized ‘white’ man, giving him a divine and natural right ...

Never Forget The First Black Man Found Not Guilty By an All-White Jury

The final departing words of Charles Caldwell. Charles Caldwell, a blacksmith born in Mississippi during the 1830s, became the first Black person to kill a White person and be found “not guilty” by the courts. When Caldwell was born, slavery was an integral part of the economic and so...

Asian man grabs Black woman by the neck — he says she was stealing, activists say it’s racism and misogynoir

There’s yet another case that has inspired protests. This time it’s in Peckham, in South-east London. It begins with a 31-year old Black woman asking for a refund for some previously purchased hair products. The shop owner, 45-year old Sohail Sindho, informs her that refunds aren&rsqu...

Attacked by White Supremacists: Is Montana Man Face of Pride 2023?

Last Saturday, Joseph Wood and his girlfriend went to a Pride fest in Bozeman, Montana. The day was perfect — bright, warm, and breezy. But when the couple arrived to enjoy the spring day with friends and neighbors, they were greeted by gangs of men in tactical gear wearing sunglasse...

The Piltdown Man: an archaeological hoax

Near the small town of Piltdown, about 60 kilometers from London, Charles Dawson (died in 1916), a lawyer and amateur archaeologist, conducted excavations in February 1912 and discovered fragments of a human skull. He had no doubt that he had found the remains of a prehistoric man.In 1871, Charles D...

«The Running Man Nebula» — NGC 1977

This time we know under what circumstances the nebula received this name. Texas amateur astronomer Jason Ware once called his neighbor, who lived on the floor below, to observe and showed him this nebula through his amateur telescope. A neighbor noticed that it looked like a running man, which Jason...

His Resurrection Of a Helpless Man. Power From Nature.

In his late 50s, John found himself in the confines of a hospital room, the stark white walls reflecting the seriousness of his condition. His kidneys were failing, the diagnosis leaving him shaken to the core. The doctors offered little hope, explaining that his chances of recovery were slim at bes...

When a Man Ignores Your Value, Say THIS To Him

Imagine giving your all in a relationship, but the other person doesn’t see how much you do. It’s like talking to a wall. You’re not alone if you’ve felt this way. Many people go through the same thing, feeling unnoticed and undervalued. But there’s hope, an...

How Deep a Man Loves You Depends on How “Tough” He Is When Faced with These Three Things

Every woman desires love, and after receiving it, she hopes that it is the only favor granted by a man. However, women in love often become numb, forgetting the wise words of their friends and focusing solely on what their man says. Even a casual remark from him can be taken as the absolute truth...

The Story of the Man Who Dated Too Quickly After His Divorce

Anewly single man had his dating profile ready to go. Even before he’d signed his divorce papers, he wanted to get back in the game. New to the online dating scene, he was nervous but not daunted. He’d find someone Good this time. He dived in. It seemed like a land of opp...

Drunk man and keys problem

The drunk man and keys problem is a simple but interesting probability problem. A drunk man, returning home, is trying to open his house door with a bunch of keys. There are 10 keys in the bunch, but only 1 fits the door. He selects a key at random. If it fits the door he lets himself in, but if ...

The True Story of Pompeii’s Masturbating Man

What would your final actions on earth be if you knew you and all your loved ones were going to be incarcerated in a hail of flames and ash? It all comes down to priorities. Simply avoid doing what this man did. In our dying moments, death brings a special clarity to the mind, showing us what is ...

Who Was Piltdown Man?

Once upon a time, in a gravel pit just outside the East Sussex village of Piltdown, a pair of workmen dug up what they thought was a fossilized coconut. Thinking it was a piece of trash, they smashed it with their shovels and flung the pieces aside. But when it was time to leave for the day, one of ...

The Shrinking Man

Perhaps the more active males who opted for more courageous roles due to reacting more sensitively to their testosterone [more risk taking and excitement seeking] became better built and so females competed for them, therefore, by natural selection the bigger male was bred! Over much ti...

The Meaning of the Pale Man

October is one of my favourite months because it’s the start of autumn and the bearer of Spooky Season. I couldn’t let October pass without doing some kind of video on something spooky. A few months ago, I did a series of short posts on my blog where I dug into the deep study of monsters...

‘Cheddar Man’ Should Mark the End of Racism, Not Continue It

South-West Britain, 9,000 years ago. In this harsh, unforgiving wilderness, Cheddar Man is attacked by a vicious predator. Torn and bleeding, his brief, chaotic time on this earth, like all his contemporary homo sapiens, is coming to an end. During those final moments, what he was ...

Israeli Man Arrested in Turkey on Suspicion of Stealing Ancient Bell

In a recent development that has drawn attention to the preservation of cultural heritage, an Israeli man has been apprehended in Turkey on suspicion of stealing an ancient bell. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges surrounding the protection and conservation of historical artifacts. Re...

Renaissance Man

Schmidt has led the Uffizi since 2015, guiding the venerable museum onto Tik Tok and into NFTs, and for the past few years he and his staff have collaborated with Mia to create “Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi,” a major exhibition...

Women Need To Cook To Bag A Man

I mean why is it that all the top chef’s in the world are men and they’re celebrated and hailed as hero’s but if a woman wants to be able to cook well she’s some sort of heretic to the feminist cause. Did you ever notice how much attention Men pay to the way women eat and ...

How Do You Know If an Arab Man Is Serious About You?

Men don’t always announce on a billboard that they like you or that they’re interested in a relationship with you (it would be easier if they did, right?). However, when you know what to look for, you can learn to read your man and know what they feel and when. Men from a differen...