Lizzie Velasquez was called 'the world's ugliest woman', this is what she did next Motivational speaker Lizzie Velasquez, who wants to raise money for an anti-bullying film. Photo: Ryan Towe Photography Lizzie Velasquez won’t soon forget the day she came across a YouTube clip called The World's Ugliest Woman. The video had gone viral, attracting four million views and thousands of anonymous posts along the lines of “what a monster”, “kill it with fire” and “Lizzie, please, please do the world a favour. Velasquez, who was 17 at the time, says there are no words to describe how it felt watching herself on the eight-second silent video. The tears when they came coursed fast and freely. Lizzie Velasquez giving her Ted X Talk in Austin. Now that she’d been “outed” as ugly Velasquez knew she had two options. Advertisement After all, accepting reality had always been Lizzie Velasquez’s unique selling point. Born four weeks premature in 1989 with a condition so rare that only two other people are known to have it, now 25, Velasquez remains tiny and weighs less than 30 kg.
19 Essential Cleaning Hacks For The Workout Addict The Words Every Woman Should Know May 26, 2014 | Like this article? Join our email list: Stay up to date with the latest headlines via email. The following article first appeared on Role/Reboot. “Stop interrupting me.” “I just said that.” “No explanation needed.” In fifth grade, I won the school courtesy prize. I routinely find myself in mixed-gender environments (life) where men interrupt me. This irksome reality goes along with another—men who make no eye contact. These two ways of establishing dominance in conversation, frequently based on gender, go hand-in-hand with this last one: A woman, speaking clearly and out loud, can say something that no one appears to hear, only to have a man repeat it minutes, maybe seconds later, to accolades and group discussion. After I wrote about the gender confidence gap recently, of the 10 items on a list, the one that resonated the most was the issue of whose speech is considered important. The cartoon may seem funny, until you realize exactly how often it seriously happens.
How To Wash & Whiten Yellowed Pillows At first I hesitated doing this post because it teeters precariously close to over-sharing…but the more research I did, and the more I asked around, I realized that pillows that become yellow over time is a pretty common thing! Download the How to Wash & Whiten Yellowed Pillows PDF guide for easy reference. One of the most common reasons why pillows can turn yellow is sweat. Even when you’re sleeping your body continues to sweat to keep your body at a comfortable temperature. Depending on the type of fabric your pillowcase is made from, sweat can seep through the fabric. As the sweat dries, it can leave a yellow stain on the pillow. In the past when the yellowing got really bad, I would simply toss the pillow and buy a new one. After I read Martha’s suggestion I decided to take it to heart and set out on a mission to systematically wash all the pillows in the house, and since I was going to the trouble…I decided to address the YELLOWING issue at the same time. DRYING your pillows:
Patti Smith Called the "Godmother of Punk",[3] her work is a fusion of rock and poetry. Smith's most widely known song is "Because the Night", which was co-written with Bruce Springsteen and reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978.[2] In 2005, Patti Smith was named a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture,[4] and in 2007, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[5] On November 17, 2010, she won the National Book Award for her memoir Just Kids.[6] She is also a recipient of the 2011 Polar Music Prize. Life and career[edit] 1946–1967: Early life[edit] 1967–1973: New York[edit] 1974–1979: Patti Smith Group[edit] Smith performing with the Patti Smith Group, in Germany, 1978 1980–1995: Marriage[edit] Smith with her daughter Jesse Smith at the 2011 Time 100 gala 1996–2003: Re-emergence[edit] 2004–present[edit]
27 Incredibly Easy Ways To Spring Clean (No Matter How Much Time You Have) 51 Pretty Shocking Facts That Make Things Harder For Every Woman You Have Ever Met Laci Green: The rumors are true. What they've been saying about me. I have to come clean. I, Lacey Green, am a feminist. What? You're a lesbian now? I'm a feminist because I was told the first time I had sex it would be painful and bloody. I'm a feminist because male orgasm in the movies is rated PG-13, while female orgasm is rated R. By the time the average woman reaches sixty years old, she will have made four hundred and fifty thousand dollars less than a man in the same exact position. Nevermind the fact that it was most likely a woman who pushed your body out of her vagina. I'm a feminist because representation, it matters! I'm a feminist because in every corner of the world, every day, women's bodies are used as a battleground in wars started by men. Male Voice: ...if they were coming out of my mouth. Laci Green: Most of all, I'm a feminist because I believe in gender equality. There may be small errors in this transcript.
Kitchen Cleaning Schedule The kitchen can be a difficult room to keep clean. From dirty dishes to oil-spattered ranges, there are lots of challenges. But you really only need about 10 minutes daily to maintain the cleanliness of this space. And if you stick with this routine, your kitchen just might become the most spotless room in your house. Here's what to do. Daily Clean your sink: Two to five minutes. Wipe it down: Two minutes max. Fresh floor: One minute. Time to spare: Just tackling those three basic tasks still leaves a few minutes to use for cleaning marks from your floor, stains on countertops, or a giving windows a quick wipe. Weekly Garbage help: Along with taking out the garbage, give the can a quick wipe to clean and freshen the container. Deep clean: Give your backsplash and cabinets some attention and wash with warm, soapy water, which busts through oily build up. Floor shine: Get out the mop or DIY floor wipes for a deep clean. Monthly Happy floor: Wash any floor rugs or coverings.
visual blessings Questions to Ask to Declutter Stop making excuses and clean up the clutter in your home this Spring! It'll make you feel better and make your living space look better as well! Ask yourself these questions and get rid of your items based on your answers. 1. If your answer is no, it's time to toss. 2. If the current you wouldn't buy this item now, why would you even keep it? 3. Think of it this way: you wasted money when you bought an item you don't use. 4. Be strict and keep only a few of the items in a small memorabilia box. 5. If yes, then get rid of one of them. 6. Remember, don't lie to yourself about how perfect an item would be for Halloween. 7. You may love it, but do you have space for the item or does it even suit you now? 8. Fix it now, or if you don't get around to fixing in the next two weeks, then toss it.
DIY Dishwasher Baking-Soda Bombs When your dishwasher isn't wafting the freshest scent or cleaning your dishes as it should, giving it a good cleaning may fix your problems. Instead of spending hours scrubbing, make these supereasy dishwasher baking-soda bombs that do all the work for you. Along with being eco-friendly, this just-about-free cleaning solution does an amazing job freshening your dishwasher while cleaning all those nooks and crannies that collect bits of food, harbor mold — and all that other icky stuff. Read on for the directions. What You'll Need: 2 cups baking soda3 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide10 to 20 drops essential oilMixing bowlLarge spoon or ice cream scoopParchment paperSheet trap2 cups vinegar1 tablespoon dish detergentCeramic or glass bowl Directions: Start by giving your dishwasher a quick clean. For more eco-friendly cleaning products, take a peek at our favorite DIYs!
30-Day Cleaning Challenge Printable It's not too late to get started on the 30-day Spring cleaning challenge and get your home in tip-top shape — just start today, and follow the schedule for the next 30 days! We have been carefully crafting a 30-day schedule for you, assigning tasks that will take up about about 20 minutes to an hour each day. In fact, we made it easier for you by creating a wonderful PDF — download it here — for you to print out and stick on your fridge to keep you accountable. Below is the schedule for the challenge, and we included links to tips that will help you with them. Kitchen Day 1: Clean microwave and oven. Bathroom Day 9: Clean medicine cabinet and storage. Bedroom Day 13: Clean mirrors, windows, blinds, and curtains. Living Room Day 18: Wash cushions, seat, and sofa covers. Office Day 25: Clean desk, chair, and walls, and declutter. Other Day 27: Clean washing machine and dryer. Front Page Image Source: Corbis Images