Movies that make Men Cry

Posted by Editor in Entertainment on May 16th, 2018 | Comments Off on Movies that make Men Cry

As a guy, it’s pretty hard for us to feel the emotional connection with most movies since our lives are a tad bit different from those which we see on the big screen. But anyway, sometimes as a man, we need to watch movies that make us feel sensitive, even if it is just for a while. These movies make you cry for all the right reasons. None of the corny tears, these movies bring out manly tears. You won’t even feel bad for shedding a tear or two during because of these movies.

Here are a few of the best movies for guys:

1. Warrior
Warrior is a film that hasn’t gotten the appreciation it deserves. The film follows two brothers who have been separated from each other for many years since their parent’s divorce. Somehow, the brothers find each other again but this time, under very unusual circumstances. If you love MMA and fighting in general, this movie is definitely the movie for you.

2. Southpaw
Southpaw tackles a really messy story of a famous boxer whose life has started to fall apart and his journey to redeem what he has lost. This movie is not only moving, it is also very tough. It shows a man willing to go to the farthest extent just for him to redeem himself. But then again, redemption is not just for you, it is also for the ones you love.

3. Fight Club
Following a really messy story of people who started a club based on just one factor, fighting. People in the club get to fight each other and release their animalistic instincts. The dopamine surge through their bodies as they put themselves through the situation of fighting for survival. Fight club is man’s classic movie. The ending however, might leave you in tears not from sadness, but from completion.

These movies, although a few, are perfect movies for you to just indulge yourself in. These are the type of movies that stir guys up and brings out all those hidden emotions that have been locked a way for quite a period of time. Let’s face it, there are some movies whose main viewers are female and others whose dominant viewers are male. These are movies for men, and these are movies that men appreciate. Even if it isn’t about tears, these movies are still really good in itself.

Sometimes it’s necessary to watch a movie or two. Sometimes all we need to do is travel into another world or another life for us to bring back a part of ourselves into our current situation and our current surroundings. Sometimes the lessons we learn from movies help us out with our lives. Sometimes all we need is a good movie.

Modern Music Artists We All Love

Posted by Editor in Popular Now on May 16th, 2018 | Comments Off on Modern Music Artists We All Love

Okay, maybe not all of us, but a good slice of the pie. New songs keep on coming everyday as different artists release their music every once in a while. Maybe for some of us, it’s a bit hard to adjust and appreciate the new music being released. Maybe we feel like most modern artists do not have that much to bring to the table? This is entirely wrong. In fact, there are a lot of new artists that are really good and paving the way for better artists in the future. Music does have it’s certain jewels, but there are always a few who stand out a dime in a dozen. Even when it comes to pop music, there are a lot of musicians with a lot to offer.

Here are a few great pop artists of our current generation

1. Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is truly an artist. Being able to sing from the heart, it’s amazing that Ed Sheeran is still able to release new albums every now and then. Very heartfelt, it feels like you get to know Ed Sheeran even more the more that you listen to his music. His music is a direct reflection of him and his perspective towards the world. Ed Sheeran has been producing a lot of music and it seems like he is not stopping any time soon. This singer/songwriter hasn’t been stopping at all when it comes to making good music.

2. Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars is a brilliant pop artist, although the spotlight is his, he makes sure to deliver quality music and performance to his audience. Bruno Mars has constantly been bringing us into different genres and making them more digestible to the public. From reggae to blues to funk, Bruno Mars really knows music as he is very good at incorporating classic techniques and sounds into his modern music. The best part about Bruno Mars is that he rarely releases new songs. But when he does, he makes sure that each and every one of them are amazing.

3. Justin Bieber
Love him or hate him, it’s safe to say that Justin Bieber has been blowing up for the longest time now. We’ve even saw him grow up through his music and character. Justin Bieber is growing and that is the best thing about his music, his music grows with him. From his first song to his latest song, you can definitely see the transformation of his style and sound. Keeping himself in spotlight has never been a problem because whenever he releases something new, the public automatically catches it.

Here are three of the most popular but also most loved musical artists of our time.

The Best Space Opera Novels

Posted by Editor in Good Reads on Apr 24th, 2018 | Comments Off on The Best Space Opera Novels

Space opera is the science fiction version for chivalric romance and warfare. If you enjoyed Dune by Frank Herbert and Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke, you need to check out these other notable titles in the space opera sub-genre.

Hyperion by Dan Simmons
The first installment of the Hyperion Cantos features different characters across multiple timelines. It is set in the 27th century when the humans have mastered most of the planets in the galaxy using instantaneous travel.

Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds
The novel is told from three perspectives that later merge into one story as the story progresses. The novel introduces the characters Dan Sylvests, Ilia Volyova, and Ana Khouri.

A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge
This novel has everything you’d expect from space opera: space wars, aliens, superhuman intelligence, physics, and love and intrigue. The book introduces the idea of a galaxy divided into four zones.

Ringworld by Larry Niven
The novel is an expanded story taken from Larry Niven’s Known Space series and is set in 2850 AD on Earth. It features Louis Gridley Wu who was invited to an expedition beyond the Known Space.

Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks
Set against the Idiran-Culture War, the story is told from the point-of-view of Bora Horza Gobuchul, a changer and Idiran Empire operative.

The Mote in God’s Eye by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle
This collaboration explores the possibilities of the first contact between the human race and an alien species. The novel is set in Jerry Pournelle’s CoDominium where humans have just recovered from a civil war.

Old Man’s War by John Scalzi
The first book in the series of the same name, it tells the story of John Perry and his work with the Colonial Defense Forces. Perry is exposed to the wonders and the horrors of colonization.

Gateway by Frederik Pohl
The first installment of the HeeChee series, it introduces the space station Gateway, which was built within an asteroid and constructed by an extinct alien race.

Tau Zero by Poul Anderson
Based on one of Poul Anderson’s earlier short stories, it chronicles the trip of a colonization starship which was destined for a faraway star system. The ship, however, failed to decelerate and continued its journey far beyond its destination.

The Centauri Device by M. John Harrison
The book introduces space captain John Truck who transports drugs during his spare time. It is set in a corrupt and stagnant world where Truck is hunted because of his origins.

Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
The first title in the Imperial Radch series as well as the author’s debut novel, it features a sole survivor of a starship that has been betrayed by its A.I.

Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
Set in the future when humans have explored and claimed most of the Solar System, it highlights the conflict between the alliance of superpowers and the marginalized Belters of the Asteroid Belt.

How Long Should Wounds Heal?

Posted by Editor in Health and Wellness on Apr 24th, 2018 | Comments Off on How Long Should Wounds Heal?

You might wonder what goes on in the healing process and if there is a normal timeline for healing of different kinds of wounds. How long your wounds take to heal can tell you a lot of things about your body, so you need to understand the healing stages to make recovery faster.

Wound Healing Stages
There are three major types of open and closed wounds. Open wounds create an opening that will expose the tissues, while the closed wounds cause damages in the underlying tissue without the exposure to the outside environment. Wounds heal differently if it’s penetrating or non-penetrating, clean or contaminated, and internal or external.

Non-penetrating wounds include abrasions, lacerations, contusions, and concussions. Penetrating wounds are stab wounds, skin cuts, surgical wounds and gunshot wounds. Other wounds are classified as miscellaneous such as thermal wounds, chemical wounds, electrical wounds, and bites and stings.

So how do these wounds heal? Most doctors divide the healing stages into three; inflammatory, proliferation and maturation, but the four stages below are easier to understand.

Bleeding. Puncture wounds will usually bleed at first, so wait for the bleeding to stop because your body will form clots and this in turn will become a scab. If the bleeding doesn’t stop after 10 minutes even when pressure is applied, you should seek medical help immediately because your body might be unable to form clots.

Swelling. If your wound looks red and swollen, it’s natural because your blood vessels have expanded to allow more blood to flow to the injured area. The clear fluid that comes out of the wound is a natural defense system of the body to get rid of infection. This stage normally lasts for 2 to 5 days. If it’s still swollen for more than a week, you need to have it checked by a doctor to determine if it’s infected. Look out for excessive pain and redness, black edges (could be dead tissue), foul odor, and thick discharges of clear, green or yellow fluids on the wound.

Tissue Regrowth. After five days, the body will initiate tissue regrowth to repair any damages to the tissues and blood vessels. Tissue regrowth should be complete within three weeks for small wounds and you will notice that the wound will appear smaller over time. For deeper wounds, they should heal or begin to show signs of healing within 30 days.

Scar Formation. In some cases, scar formation can take up to 2 years depending on the type of wound. Scarring will begin once the area feels itchy and the scab falls off. Don’t worry about having permanent scars, because some will disappear over time if they’re from a small wound. There are people, however, who are prone to scarring and will have keloids or thick scars.

If your wounds have not healed or are not healing properly, you will need to see a doctor to determine if you have an infection or you were not diagnosed with diabetes. Other factors that will slow down the healing process include obesity, stress, alcohol abuse, and smoking.

What are Some Health Benefits of Milk Tea?

Posted by Editor in Health Watch on Mar 16th, 2018 | Comments Off on What are Some Health Benefits of Milk Tea?

A combination of milk and tea drastically heightens the benefits you may reap off drinking milk tea, when consumed in a moderate amount, that is. There are different health benefits to both drinks respectively. They are already considered to be sufficiently beneficial when consumed as is, but when these two beverages are combined, what health benefits are you bound to enjoy in the long run?

Refreshes the body
Caffeine is habitually consumed by a lot of people who are always on-the-go to provide them with the energy they need to get work done. And thanks to the tea in the drink, milk tea gives you an ample amount of caffeine compounds you can use to refresh your body. There is also the presence of L-theanine in black tea, one of the most common base for milk tea, which proves to be a very effective mood booster.

Anti-inflammatory
Antioxidants found in tea can provide a number of health benefits to the body. For one, it prevents the damage of cells in the body and prevents your body from aging drastically. It can also detoxify your body of the harmful toxins you need to get rid of, such as cell-damaging chemicals lurking inside your system. The antioxidants in the tea compound of milk tea truly does wonders to your body!

Relieves stress
Drinking milk (as it is) is already a popular course of action when it comes to relieving one’s stress. As a matter of fact, it is widely believed that drinking a glass of milk before going to bed can release the accumulated stress you have and allow your body to relax after a long day’s work. In a world where it is inevitable for us to be stressful over a lot of things, drinking milk tea can be a good option for a stress release!

Skincare
Milk and tea combined can be beneficial to the improvement of your skin condition. Both are common ingredients in skincare products such as foam cleansers and lotions. How much more effective can they be if drank in their bare form? For one, milk is believed to be effective in keeping one’s skin bright and smooth. The antioxidants in tea also protects your skin from possible acne breakouts and other skin-related problems.

Strengthens our body
Since we were young, we’ve been told how the calcium in milk is essential for strong bones and healthy growth. This makes the milk compound in the drink beneficial — since it gives the body the strength it needs! The calcium empowers us to do more physical activities without the fear of abusing our bones. If they are in their prime condition, strong bones can help us achieve great things when it comes to activities such as sports.