When breeder Karen Riddle discovered that one of her German Shepherd puppies was born without a paw, she was faced with a dilemma. She really didn’t want to put him down, even when other breeders advised her to. So she contacted…
Icelandic photographer Sigga Ella’s project called “First and foremost I am” is a photgraphic essay of 21 portraits of people aged 9 months to 60 years who have Down syndrome. Why 21? It’s because of the mutation of the 21st…
There’s really nothing wrong with having a favorite TV show, but there’s a fine line between recreation and addiction. You know what we’re talking about: whole days just slouching around in your PJs, binge eating chips and old pizza, and compulsively watching…
Do you skip the cocktail and go for a beer? Is wearing heels more of a physical challenge than a fashion statement? Are sweatpants your best friend? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, the chances are that being a polished and refined member…
On Sunday, US discount retail store Target opened its doors for a limited-time only sale of Lily Pulitzer for Target collection in stores and online. For those in the know, this is the “it” brand for girls. A diva’s delight. And Target’s collection costs…
So Green Day was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame over the weekend. Can’t say we’re surprised because these guys totally had it coming. They just don’t make ‘em like this anymore. Tsk. They’re in great company, too. In…
The typical GoPro video usually gets your heart racing and has you squirming in your seat with scenes of near-inhuman feats of daring and breathtaking stunts. However, documentary filmmaker — and occasional office temp — Daniel Williams had a different idea. “I…
Weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, cavities — the evils of chocolate consumption seem to be endless. We know we shouldn’t reach for that big, smooth, hunk of brown goodness, but we often do. Why? Well, it turns out that moderate chocolate consumption is…
Working from home is all the rage these days. After all, there’s just something incredibly appealing about staying in your pajamas all day, tap-tap-tapping away on your keyboard while warm in your bed. Indeed, it may seem like it can’t…
There are so many beautiful states in the country — and sorry to say, but Montana is most definitely not one of them. If it isn’t yet obvious why, then these photos should be pretty convincing. #1. Montana Schmontana. Cracker Lake, Glacier National Park.…
Colin Gilpatric, a 7-year-old Star Wars fan looked deep into his future and wrestled with a mystery. Can I get married, yet still become a Jedi? Would this still be acceptable to the order of the mysterious knights? Wise you…
An unusual project has taken root in the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan. In a country where women are not allowed on bicycles, Skateistan — a grassroots project that has now grown into a full-blown NGO — aims to empower Afghan girls by giving them the chance…
When you’re 25 years old and your friends are having babies left, right and center, the changes can be quite overwhelming. Which was exactly what photographer Jana Romanova felt in 2009. “All the fun and the drinking and the hitchhiking…
When a pair of bombs went off at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, Rebekah Gregory, along with many other runners, barely survived the blast. Two years since the incident, she’s undergone a tremendous 35 surgeries, including one this past November…
You know what I’m talking about: Googling ‘how to flirt’, getting text messages idiot-proofed by a trusted friend before hitting the ‘send’ button, observing mating behaviour in clubs and bars… We are the people who just aren’t good at flirting, but…
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” This oft-quoted adage has become a bit of a cliché, but that doesn’t render it untrue. Indeed, this inspiring dutch guy has proven that having a can-do attitude can lead to massive transformations for the better. This…