Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
vendredi 5 mai 2017
Riverdale: Jason Blossom's Murderer Is Revealed
Warning: This post contains major spoilers from Thursday night's episode of Riverdale.
After formulating countless theories about who killed Jason Blossom all season long, we finally got an answer on Thursday's episode of Riverdale, and we're still recuperating. While FP Jones is originally arrested for the murder, it is later revealed that Jason's own father, Clifford Blossom, is actually the killer.
Turns out, the Blossoms have a pretty complicated past with the Coopers. Earlier this season, Hal Cooper reveals to Betty that their feud stems from a Blossom murdering their great-grandfather, but that is only half of the truth. Their great-grandfather was actually a Blossom, too! Yes, that means Polly Cooper and Jason Blossom are blood relatives and their relationship - and unborn twins - are a form of incest. We definitely had our suspicions about the elite family, but this is pretty insane. After learning that the two are planning to run off together and get married, Clifford loses it and kills his own son in cold blood.
The shocking news breaks when Betty finds a USB hidden in Jason's letterman jacket containing an incriminating video of Clifford taking a gun, pointing it at his son, and shooting him in the head. Betty immediately calls Cheryl and warns her to get out of the house. After shedding a few tears, Cheryl heads downstairs and confronts her father for his wrongdoing, but that's just the beginning. Moments before his arrest, the police find him hanging from a noose in the barn, surrounded by barrels and barrels of drugs. Looks like the Blossoms weren't just known for their sweet syrup after all. While the end result is definitely shocking, we should have seen it coming. Mädchen Amick (who plays Alice Cooper) hinted that there were several breadcrumbs about the killer's identity placed throughout the season.
Kurt and Goldie Are Hollywood Royalty, and Now They Have the Stars to Prove It
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn brought their star power to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in LA on Thursday. The longtime couple were honored for their extensive careers by Reese Witherspoon, Quentin Tarantino, and their daughter, Kate Hudson, as they received stars on the legendary memorial walk and shared a sweet kiss before taking turns to speak at the podium. This week, Goldie's Snatched costar Amy Schumer shared a heart-melting video of her father being brought to tears while meeting Goldie, who is the "love of his life." The movie comes out on Mother's Day, and Kurt's new film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, is released on Friday.
23 Celebrity Couples Who Have Already Broken Up This Year
It hasn't been very long since the start of 2017, but the year has already been peppered with sad celebrity breakups. It's still early, so we haven't reached 2016 levels yet, but here's hoping we won't have to mourn the end of many more high-profile pairs. Scroll through to see the couples who have already called it quits this year.
23 Celebrity Couples Who Have Already Broken Up This Year
It hasn't been very long since the start of 2017, but the year has already been peppered with sad celebrity breakups. It's still early, so we haven't reached 2016 levels yet, but here's hoping we won't have to mourn the end of many more high-profile pairs. Scroll through to see the couples who have already called it quits this year.
Cara Delevingne: It's "Exhausting" to Deal With Society's Beauty Standards
ICYMI, Cara Delevingne debuted a drastic hair change on the Met Gala red carpet this year: a shaved (and silver!) head. And now that the Gala hype has settled, she's using her new 'do as a platform to address society's outdated standards for beauty.
Over the past few weeks, the model-actress has been snipping her strands little by little to prepare for her role in the upcoming film Life in a Year. But when she arrived at the Costume Institute Gala on May 1, our jaws dropped at her bald head, which she bedazzled and painted silver to match her sexy pantsuit. And damn, did she rock it!
To elaborate on her new appearance, Cara recently took to Instagram to post two powerful photos; in the first, she's all dolled up in head-to-toe silver, and in the second, she's makeup-less and wearing a sweatshirt. Though the stark contrast between the two photos is certainly noticeable, it's her captions that really speak volumes, as she perfectly sums up exactly why society's definition for beauty is so darn f*cked up.
In the first snapshot, she speaks of how empowering it is to find beauty from within, writing, "The more we embrace who we are as people and rely less on our physical attributes, the more empowered we become." She then explained how there's no singular definition for beauty, which we couldn't agree more with. "Beauty shouldn't be so easily defined. It is limitless," she wrote.
In her second post, Cara got real and opened up about how it's "exhausting to be told what beauty should look like." Again, she challenged readers to look inwardly, not outwardly, to find true beauty. "Strip away the clothes, Wipe Off the make up, cut off the hair. Remove all the material possessions. Who are we? How are we defining beauty? What do we see as beautiful?" she wrote in the photo's caption. We thought it wasn't possible to love Cara anymore than we already do, but these eloquent words of wisdom just made our obsession grow even more.
K-Beauty Has Done It Again! You're Going to NEED This Snoopy Beauty Collection
Snoopy stole our hearts with his dance skills, Red Baron fantasies, and big, wet, kisses. So being enormous Peanuts fans, when we saw the Limited Edition Snoopy x SkinFood Collaboration, we almost got on a plane and flew straight to Korea. The adorable collection is filled with skin and nail goodies adorned with our favorite Beagle and his friends Woodstock and Charlie Brown.
The collection, which was released in November 2016, included a Royal Honey Essential Mist and the Royal Honey Moisturizing Cream. It also came with three scented marshmallow hand creams, a hydrating honey mask, and a whipped body cream. If you're a nail junkie, you'll love that the company also released seven nail polish shades and two sets of nail decals.
Unfortunately, adding these cuties to your beauty collection will be tough. They were never sold stateside, but you can scour for one on eBay and Amazon. Until Korean beauty brands respond to our pleas for more cute products, we will have to admire them from afar or deal with searching for them online. Read on to see all of the sweet products.
10 Things Every Woman Should Do to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
There are several risk factors that can increase your chances of developing breast cancer. And while the risk increases as we age, there are certain preventative measures every women should do, whether she's in her 20s or in her mammogram years, to help reduce her risk of getting the disease. Read on for 10 things every women should do to help prevent breast cancer.
- Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese has been shown to be a risk factor in developing certain types of breast cancer.
- Check up on your family history. How many people in your family have had breast cancer? If you don't know, now's the time to check. Having close family members who developed breast cancer increases your risk as well since certain risk factors are genetic.
- Don't be a stranger to your girls. Self breast exams may not have been given a ringing endorsement from the medical community, but you should still be familiar with how your breasts feel and look so you'll notice any changes.
- Drink in moderation. While that glass of red is good for you, excessive alcohol drinking has been linked to an increased risk of cancer. Stick to a one-a-day mantra if you want to reduce your risk.
- Keep exercising. Not only will working out help you maintain a healthy weight, exercising itself has been shown to reduce your risk of developing cancer. The American Cancer Society notes that as little as 1.5 to 2.5 hours of walking a week has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Make it your mission to walk or exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, five times a week.
- Support the cause. Everyone goes pink for the month of October, so pick a trustworthy organization and show your support. By donating time or money or dropping a few bucks on a cute product for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you'll be supporting breast cancer research that will help millions.
- Know the facts about birth control. Taking oral contraceptives is one risk factor for developing breast cancer, but the risk decreases to normal levels the longer you are off them (women who took birth control pills more than 10 years ago, for example, have the same risks as women who never took the pill). Weigh the pros and cons of taking birth control and talk to your doctor if you want to know more.
- Assess your risk. It always helps to be informed. Know all the risks of breast cancer - even ones that can't always be avoided, like starting your period at an early age, having a child after 35, or never breastfeeding - so you know what choices you have. Check the National Cancer Institute or The American Cancer Society for comprehensive lists of lifestyle, genetic, and environment risk factors.
- Don't be shy at the doctor's. Your doctor isn't just there to admonish you when you admit you have a sugar addiction, she's also there to make sure you are knowledgeable about why and how lifestyle choices affect your health. Make sure you ask questions about anything that's unclear to you.
- Relax. Just because you have certain risk factors for developing the disease doesn't mean you'll get breast cancer, or that you should spend your life worrying about getting it. After all, the biggest risk factors for getting breast cancer - being female and aging - aren't exactly something you can change. Instead of worrying, just do what you can to live a healthy lifestyle - you'll not only reduce your risk, but will also feel better overall.
10 Things Every Woman Should Do to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
There are several risk factors that can increase your chances of developing breast cancer. And while the risk increases as we age, there are certain preventative measures every women should do, whether she's in her 20s or in her mammogram years, to help reduce her risk of getting the disease. Read on for 10 things every women should do to help prevent breast cancer.
- Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese has been shown to be a risk factor in developing certain types of breast cancer.
- Check up on your family history. How many people in your family have had breast cancer? If you don't know, now's the time to check. Having close family members who developed breast cancer increases your risk as well since certain risk factors are genetic.
- Don't be a stranger to your girls. Self breast exams may not have been given a ringing endorsement from the medical community, but you should still be familiar with how your breasts feel and look so you'll notice any changes.
- Drink in moderation. While that glass of red is good for you, excessive alcohol drinking has been linked to an increased risk of cancer. Stick to a one-a-day mantra if you want to reduce your risk.
- Keep exercising. Not only will working out help you maintain a healthy weight, exercising itself has been shown to reduce your risk of developing cancer. The American Cancer Society notes that as little as 1.5 to 2.5 hours of walking a week has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Make it your mission to walk or exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, five times a week.
- Support the cause. Everyone goes pink for the month of October, so pick a trustworthy organization and show your support. By donating time or money or dropping a few bucks on a cute product for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you'll be supporting breast cancer research that will help millions.
- Know the facts about birth control. Taking oral contraceptives is one risk factor for developing breast cancer, but the risk decreases to normal levels the longer you are off them (women who took birth control pills more than 10 years ago, for example, have the same risks as women who never took the pill). Weigh the pros and cons of taking birth control and talk to your doctor if you want to know more.
- Assess your risk. It always helps to be informed. Know all the risks of breast cancer - even ones that can't always be avoided, like starting your period at an early age, having a child after 35, or never breastfeeding - so you know what choices you have. Check the National Cancer Institute or The American Cancer Society for comprehensive lists of lifestyle, genetic, and environment risk factors.
- Don't be shy at the doctor's. Your doctor isn't just there to admonish you when you admit you have a sugar addiction, she's also there to make sure you are knowledgeable about why and how lifestyle choices affect your health. Make sure you ask questions about anything that's unclear to you.
- Relax. Just because you have certain risk factors for developing the disease doesn't mean you'll get breast cancer, or that you should spend your life worrying about getting it. After all, the biggest risk factors for getting breast cancer - being female and aging - aren't exactly something you can change. Instead of worrying, just do what you can to live a healthy lifestyle - you'll not only reduce your risk, but will also feel better overall.
Riverdale: Jason Blossom's Murderer Is Revealed
Warning: This post contains major spoilers from Thursday night's episode of Riverdale.
After formulating countless theories about who killed Jason Blossom all season long, we finally got an answer on Thursday's episode of Riverdale, and we're still recuperating. While FP Jones is originally arrested for the murder, it is later revealed that his own father, Clifford Blossom, is actually the killer.
Turns out, the Blossoms have a pretty complicated past with the Coopers. Earlier this season, Hal Cooper reveals to Betty that their feud stems from a Blossom murdering their great-grandfather, but that is only half of the truth. Their great-grandfather was actually a Blossom, too! Yes, that means Polly Cooper and Jason Blossom are blood relatives and their relationship - and unborn twins - are a form of incest. We definitely had our suspicions about the elite family, but this is pretty insane. After learning that the two are planning to run off together and get married, Clifford loses it and kills his own son in cold blood.
The shocking news breaks when Betty finds a USB hidden in Jason's letterman jacket containing an incriminating video of Clifford taking a gun, pointing it to his son, and shooting him in the head. Betty immediately calls Cheryl and warns her to get out of the house. After shedding a few tears, Cheryl heads downstairs and confronts her father for his wrongdoing, but that's just the beginning. Moments before his arrest, the police find him hanging from noose in the barn, surrounded by barrels and barrels of drugs. Looks like the Blossoms weren't just known for their sweet syrup after all. While the end result is definitely shocking, we should have seen it coming. Mädchen Amick (who plays Alice Cooper) hinted that there were several breadcrumbs about the killer's identity placed throughout the season.
Can Sweet Potatoes Help You Lose Weight?
If your exposure to sweet potatoes is limited to the Thanksgiving table or your favorite diner's healthier french fry option, now's the time to open your eyes to the weight-loss wonders of the tuber. Here are three reasons sweet potatoes help you drop pounds.
They're naturally sweet: No refined sugar overload here - sweet potatoes make for a healthy, lower-calorie treat. Satisfy any morning sweet/salty cravings with these sweet potato apple pancakes, and get your healthy dessert fill with these sweet potato desserts.
They regulate blood sugar: Sweet potatoes may have their fair share of carbs (about 33 grams per cup), but they contain a compound that increases levels of adiponectin, the blood-sugar regulating hormone, in the body. Sweet potatoes have a relatively low glycemic index rating (50), which can also help prevent blood sugar spikes after you eat. Regulated blood sugar levels can help get rid of those sugary cravings you get when your levels dip. And while studies have been conflicting, some research has shown that low-glycemic foods stay in your digestive tract longer, helping you control your appetite. To maintain sweet potatoes' low-glycemic properties, boil or steam them instead of roasting them (which destroys some of these properties).
They contain fiber: High-fiber foods are another foolproof way to control hunger. Fiber helps you feel fuller for longer, and one medium sweet potato (about one cup) contains four grams of the nutrient.
Sweet potatoes don't just help you trim your waistline, however. They're powerful sources of vitamin A, which helps boost immunity and promotes good eye, skin, and bone health, as well as high levels of anti-inflammatory antioxidants. Regardless of whether you're trying to lose weight or not, sweet potatoes' seemingly superfood status isn't a license to order all the sweet potato fries you want - a 2011 study found that those deep-fried sweet potato fries may not be as healthy as you think!
10 Signs You're Obsessed With Nordstrom Beauty, as Told in GIFs
You've signed up for the newsletters. You've set up Google alerts. And that's just the beginning. That's what happens when you discover the vast world that is Nordstrom Beauty, where exclusive (often money-saving) shades and bundles, as well as gifts with purchase, are par for the course. From skipping lunch hour to check out the latest arrivals to ditching friends to attend Nordstrom's in-store events (the tips! the samples!), read on to see just how bad you have it.
If You Don't Run but Want to, This Guide Is For You
Running is a great way to get in shape since you can do it almost anywhere, and signing up for a 5K is one of the best ways to ensure you stick to your new workout goals. If you're new to running, however, there's nothing worse than slipping on your brand-new sneakers and setting out full speed, only to be out of breath a mere minute later. Staying motivated and encouraged is an important part of learning to love your new hobby, so whether you're more used to the couch than the treadmill or you've been on a long running hiatus, use these tips to help you run continuously and with confidence.
- Check with your doc: If you've never run before, it's important to make sure that there aren't any underlying conditions that will make it unsafe for you to start. Schedule a physical and go over your plans for running with your doctor so she can sign off or give you any recommendations regarding exercise.
- Don't just buy any shoe: There are tons of cute sneakers out there, but just because a pair has your favorite color combination doesn't mean it's right for your foot. Instead of blindly shopping online for what looks the best, take time to go to a specialty running-shoe store to get your gait analyzed. They'll also measure your foot to get the right size, since sometimes running-shoe sizes need to be bigger than your normal shoe size. Even if you don't buy from the shoe store, you'll know which brands and what kind of shoe to look for elsewhere.
- Sign up for a short race: If you're new to running, you should find a beginner-friendly race that'll keep you accountable and help you chart your progress. Fun runs like The Color Run and 5Ks are perfect ways to get excited about running and having a good time while you're at it.
- Have a plan: If you've signed up for a 5K, be sure to also find a beginner's 5K plan (like the our six-week 5K training plan) that will ease you into running. If you just want to be able to run for 30 minutes straight, this eight-week beginner running plan is made for you.
- Walk it out: If you've never run or it's been awhile, you're going to have to work your way up to a sustained jog. So instead of overexerting yourself straining to run a mile, start out with smaller goals, like running nonstop for one to five minutes and then walking a little until you catch your breath.
- Stick to a schedule: If you're serious about becoming a runner, practice makes perfect. Running won't get easier unless you are consistent. Try to fit in at least three runs a week to see improvements before you know it.
- Go with a friend: A friend with a similar or slightly faster pace can help you push yourself as you get better at your hobby. Plus, starting a new exercise routine with someone who's similarly motivated will keep you accountable on those days you just want to skip. If your friends aren't as enthusiastic about running as you are, keep an eye out for beginner running clubs at shoe stores, gyms, or your local community center.
- Stretch after every run: Many aches and pains can be prevented with a little prehab. To keep your muscles from being tight, make sure you stretch after every run with these cooldown stretches in order to help with muscle soreness and to loosen tight areas that can pull your joints and cause injury.
Here's When You'll Be Able to See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway
Time to pack your bags, Harry Potter fans! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is heading to NYC. The two-part play, which first opened at London's Palace Theatre in July 2016, is set to make its Broadway premiere on April 22, 2018, at the Lyric Theatre. The news is even more exciting seeing that J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sequel, which is coincidentally set in the Big Apple, will premiere later that year. While it's unclear whether or not the play's original cast will reprise their roles, the Ambassador Theatre Group revealed that the iconic theater, which is the second largest house on Broadway, will include major renovations to meet the specifications of the show. Tickets for the show will go on sale this Fall.
Ashley Graham Bares All in a Stunning, NSFW Photo Shoot
Ashley Graham has been an advocate for body positivity since breaking onto the scene in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issues and hasn't shied away from showing off her gorgeous figure in bikinis, lingerie, and skin-baring red carpet looks - so it seemed only natural that the 29-year-old model would take things a step further and pose nude for a stunning spread in V Magazine's Summer issue. Scroll through for the beautiful, NSFW shots.
SNL Alum Says Working With "Moron" Host Donald Trump Was "Not Fun"
Way back when Donald Trump was a presidential hopeful in 2015, he hosted Saturday Night Live - exactly one year before Election Day. Taran Killam, who once impersonated Trump and later joined him on stage when he hosted, was stunningly candid about the now president in a recent interview with Brooklyn magazine.
Killam responded to a host of questions about his post-SNL career and joining the cast of Hamilton right after Mike Pence famously attended the show (and heard a compassionate message from the cast). President Trump was especially incensed by the incident, to which Killam replied with the utmost honesty. "Yeah, well the president is a moron," Killam told the magazine.
Later in the interview, Killam elaborated on what it was like to work with Trump on the show, and you might not be surprised by how difficult he said it was. "It was not fun, and most of the cast and writers were not excited to have him there," Killam said. "I didn't get the feeling that he was excited to be there, and it felt like a move for ratings from both sides."
Perhaps most unsurprising of all, Killam revealed how the president . . . struggled to read his lines. "What you see is what you get with him, really. I mean, there was no big reveal," Killam added. "He struggled to read at the table read, which did not give many of us great confidence. Didn't get the jokes, really. He's just a man who seems to be powered by bluster."
We're pretty sure Trump would write off Killam's account of his time on the show as "fake news."
Your Sweet Tooth Will Say "Yes, Please" to These Brigadeiro Treats
We've all got our sweet vices or go-to desserts, whether it's alfajores, tres leches, or straight-up dulce de leche from a jar. But what if we introduced you to Brazilian brigadeiro truffles? Whether you eat them on their own or use them to liven up a whole different treat, we've got you covered with 13 delicious homemade recipes. We know you won't say no to these irresistible treats - it's not possible.
Can Sweet Potatoes Help You Lose Weight?
If your exposure to sweet potatoes is limited to the Thanksgiving table or your favorite diner's healthier french fry option, now's the time to open your eyes to the weight-loss wonders of the tuber. Here are three reasons sweet potatoes help you drop pounds.
They're naturally sweet: No refined sugar overload here - sweet potatoes make for a healthy, lower-calorie treat. Satisfy any morning sweet/salty cravings with these sweet potato apple pancakes, and get your healthy dessert fill with these sweet potato desserts.
They regulate blood sugar: Sweet potatoes may have their fair share of carbs (about 33 grams per cup), but they contain a compound that increases levels of adiponectin, the blood-sugar regulating hormone, in the body. Sweet potatoes have a relatively low glycemic index rating (50), which can also help prevent blood sugar spikes after you eat. Regulated blood sugar levels can help get rid of those sugary cravings you get when your levels dip. And while studies have been conflicting, some research has shown that low-glycemic foods stay in your digestive tract longer, helping you control your appetite. To maintain sweet potatoes' low-glycemic properties, boil or steam them instead of roasting them (which destroys some of these properties).
They contain fiber: High-fiber foods are another foolproof way to control hunger. Fiber helps you feel fuller for longer, and one medium sweet potato (about one cup) contains four grams of the nutrient.
Sweet potatoes don't just help you trim your waistline, however. They're powerful sources of vitamin A, which helps boost immunity and promotes good eye, skin, and bone health, as well as high levels of anti-inflammatory antioxidants. Regardless of whether you're trying to lose weight or not, sweet potatoes' seemingly superfood status isn't a license to order all the sweet potato fries you want - a 2011 study found that those deep-fried sweet potato fries may not be as healthy as you think!
If You Don't Run but Want to, This Guide Is For You
Running is a great way to get in shape since you can do it almost anywhere, and signing up for a 5K is one of the best ways to ensure you stick to your new workout goals. If you're new to running, however, there's nothing worse than slipping on your brand-new sneakers and setting out full speed, only to be out of breath a mere minute later. Staying motivated and encouraged is an important part of learning to love your new hobby, so whether you're more used to the couch than the treadmill or you've been on a long running hiatus, use these tips to help you run continuously and with confidence.
- Check with your doc: If you've never run before, it's important to make sure that there aren't any underlying conditions that will make it unsafe for you to start. Schedule a physical and go over your plans for running with your doctor so she can sign off or give you any recommendations regarding exercise.
- Don't just buy any shoe: There are tons of cute sneakers out there, but just because a pair has your favorite color combination doesn't mean it's right for your foot. Instead of blindly shopping online for what looks the best, take time to go to a specialty running-shoe store to get your gait analyzed. They'll also measure your foot to get the right size, since sometimes running-shoe sizes need to be bigger than your normal shoe size. Even if you don't buy from the shoe store, you'll know which brands and what kind of shoe to look for elsewhere.
- Sign up for a short race: If you're new to running, you should find a beginner-friendly race that'll keep you accountable and help you chart your progress. Fun runs like The Color Run and 5Ks are perfect ways to get excited about running and having a good time while you're at it.
- Have a plan: If you've signed up for a 5K, be sure to also find a beginner's 5K plan (like the our six-week 5K training plan) that will ease you into running. If you just want to be able to run for 30 minutes straight, this eight-week beginner running plan is made for you.
- Walk it out: If you've never run or it's been awhile, you're going to have to work your way up to a sustained jog. So instead of overexerting yourself straining to run a mile, start out with smaller goals, like running nonstop for one to five minutes and then walking a little until you catch your breath.
- Stick to a schedule: If you're serious about becoming a runner, practice makes perfect. Running won't get easier unless you are consistent. Try to fit in at least three runs a week to see improvements before you know it.
- Go with a friend: A friend with a similar or slightly faster pace can help you push yourself as you get better at your hobby. Plus, starting a new exercise routine with someone who's similarly motivated will keep you accountable on those days you just want to skip. If your friends aren't as enthusiastic about running as you are, keep an eye out for beginner running clubs at shoe stores, gyms, or your local community center.
- Stretch after every run: Many aches and pains can be prevented with a little prehab. To keep your muscles from being tight, make sure you stretch after every run with these cooldown stretches in order to help with muscle soreness and to loosen tight areas that can pull your joints and cause injury.
SNL Alum Says Working With "Moron" Host Donald Trump Was "Not Fun"
Way back when Donald Trump was a presidential hopeful in 2015, he hosted Saturday Night Live - exactly one year before Election Day. Taran Killam, who once impersonated Trump and later joined him on stage when he hosted, was stunningly candid about the now president in a recent interview with Brooklyn magazine.
Killam responded to a host of questions about his post-SNL career and joining the cast of Hamilton right after Mike Pence famously attended the show (and heard a compassionate message from the cast). President Trump was especially incensed by the incident, to which Killam replied with the utmost honesty. "Yeah, well the president is a moron," Killam told the magazine.
Later in the interview, Killam elaborated on what it was like to work with Trump on the show, and you might not be surprised by how difficult he said it was. "It was not fun, and most of the cast and writers were not excited to have him there," Killam said. "I didn't get the feeling that he was excited to be there, and it felt like a move for ratings from both sides."
Perhaps most unsurprising of all, Killam revealed how the president . . . struggled to read his lines. "What you see is what you get with him, really. I mean, there was no big reveal," Killam added. "He struggled to read at the table read, which did not give many of us great confidence. Didn't get the jokes, really. He's just a man who seems to be powered by bluster."
We're pretty sure Trump would write off Killam's account of his time on the show as "fake news."
Your Sweet Tooth Will Say "Yes, Please" to These Brigadeiro Treats
We've all got our sweet vices or go-to desserts, whether it's alfajores, tres leches, or straight-up dulce de leche from a jar. But what if we introduced you to Brazilian brigadeiro truffles? Whether you eat them on their own or use them to liven up a whole different treat, we've got you covered with 13 delicious homemade recipes. We know you won't say no to these irresistible treats - it's not possible.
Reese Witherspoon Chokes Back Tears During Emotional Speech Honoring "Idol" Goldie Hawn
Did you know Reese Witherspoon's first email address was Overboard@AOL.com? That's how much she loves Goldie Hawn, and why she was the perfect person to honor the 71-year-old Snatched actress at her joint Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony with longtime partner Kurt Russell on Thursday. While holding back tears, Reese - proudly wearing an 'I Love Goldie' button - reflected on the first time she fell in love with Goldie onscreen, and commended her for changing the possibilities of what women can do in film. "So thank you for inspiring all of us," she said, choked up. "Thank you for inspiring women and actresses to control their own destinies and for inspiring women to demand respect. Thank you for making us laugh and thank you for making us happy."
5 Ways the Healthcare Bill Is Especially Bad For Women
The American Health Care Act would make surviving rape or having a C-section "preexisting conditions." And it just passed the House.
If You Love Your Mom, Buy Her This Doughnut Bouquet on Mother's Day
Traditional flowers are so last year. This year, show your mother just how much you love her with this yummy doughnut bouquet from Tim Hortons. The best part is you won't have to break the bank for this sweet treat. The edible bouquet will be available at select Tim Hortons locations in the US on Mother's Day for just $8. That means you should buy your loving mama more than one, because she deserves it!
Each bite-size doughnut comes in a one of 24 flavors and is slid onto a skewer to give the appearance of an actual flower bouquet. There's also ribbon, tissue paper, and a special Mother's Day gift box that will make your mother feel like the special lady she is. Sounds like the perfect Mother's Day gift, if you ask us!
Reese Witherspoon Chokes Back Tears During Emotional Speech Honoring "Idol" Goldie Hawn
Did you know Reese Witherspoon's first email address was Overboard@AOL.com? That's how much she loves Goldie Hawn, and why she was the perfect person to honor the 71-year-old Snatched actress at her joint Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony with longtime partner Kurt Russell on Thursday. While holding back tears, Reese - proudly wearing an 'I Love Goldie' button - reflected on the first time she fell in love with Goldie onscreen, and commended her for changing the possibilities of what women can do in film. "So thank you for inspiring all of us," she said, choked up. "Thank you for inspiring women and actresses to control their own destinies and for inspiring women to demand respect. Thank you for making us laugh and thank you for making us happy."
If You Love Your Mom, Buy Her This Doughnut Bouquet on Mother's Day
Traditional flowers are so last year. This year, show your mother just how much you love her with this yummy doughnut bouquet from Tim Hortons. The best part is you won't have to break the bank for this sweet treat. The edible bouquet will be available at select Tim Hortons locations in the US on Mother's Day for just $8. That means you should buy your loving mama more than one, because she deserves it!
Each bite-size doughnut comes in a one of 24 flavors and is slid onto a skewer to give the appearance of an actual flower bouquet. There's also ribbon, tissue paper, and a special Mother's Day gift box that will make your mother feel like the special lady she is. Sounds like the perfect Mother's Day gift, if you ask us!
5 Ways the Healthcare Bill Is Especially Bad For Women
The American Health Care Act would make surviving rape or having a C-section "preexisting conditions." And it just passed the House.
How to Do Holographic Highlight IRL - According to a Beauty Pro
Taylor Frankel launched the successful makeup brand Nudestix with her sister Ally. We are thrilled to share this exclusive contributing creative post from her. Then, learn more about how she started Nudestix here.
Hey, it's me, your girl Tay! Serious question, how many times have you seen an Instagram trend that looks super cool in pictures, but not-at-all wearable IRL? (TBT to clown contouring, haha.) The beauty community has done it again, by feeding our inner unicorn obsession. Meet the holographic highlighting trend! Not that I need to tell you, because you've probably heard all the rage about the "holographic" trend, and probably thought to yourself, "Well, that's cool but I could never wear (or pull that off) to work, school, or for a casual brunch with girlfriends." For this very relatable reason, I have created the ultimate (not to brag!) step-by-step how-to guide for creating the perfect wearable holographic highlight for real life. Thank me later, ladies!
Meet Cheyenne Woods, the Other Woods Making Golf History
Tiger Woods's niece, Cheyenne, is proving there's room for more than one Woods in golf history.
Why the New Healthcare Bill Is a Slap in the Face to Sexual Assault Survivors
The House voted on May 4 to repeal Obamacare with the American Health Care Act (AHCA). The bill would leave 24 million people without insurance, and among some of its most infuriating and antiwoman provisions, it would allow insurance carriers to consider sexual assault a "preexisting condition."
The bill contains the MacArthur-Meadows amendment, which would allow insurance companies to review your medical history and decide whether or not you qualify for coverage. It would eliminate the current protection for preexisting conditions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While that's upsetting on its own, the new bill also includes language that would make sexual assault, postpartum depression, and even C-sections "preexisting conditions." The amendment is a blatant attack on women's right and is laughable considering the White House made April "Sexual Assault Awareness Month." That same administration is now turning its back against the same women it once claimed to support.
If the AHCA does become law, it could force people who are sexually assaulted to make a choice no one should have to make: whether to report the crime and risk their insurance coverage or stay silent to protect it.
Under the AHCA, you'll have to decide if reporting a sexual assault is worth losing your health insurance. KEEP CALLING. #VoteNoAHCA
- Ross Johnson (@Rosserford) May 4, 2017
Ultraviolet, an organization dedicated to fighting sexism, released a statement on the vote, calling it a "declaration of war on women." The group continued with, "Today's vote by Republicans sends a cynical message to survivors of rape and gender-based violence: 'You're on your own.'" It also called the vote "the beginnings of a serious national healthcare crisis - one which will cut off millions of Americans from health insurance coverage."
Two hundred and seventeen Republicans voted yes for the AHCA, while 20 voted no and one abstained. Every single Democrat voted no. The bill will now head to the Senate, where it is expected to be met with resistance. However, that doesn't mean citizens can rest easy. Call your senators to let them know what you think of the AHCA.
Meet Cheyenne Woods, the Other Woods Making Golf History
Tiger Woods's niece, Cheyenne, is proving there's room for more than one Woods in golf history.
If You Grew Up in the '90s, You Still Know Every Lyric to These 18 Songs
Listening to Latin radio in the '90s was like going on a roller coaster. One minute you were singing along to Shakira's lyrics filled with teen angst, then the next you were getting down to the "Macarena," and a few later you were weeping uncontrollably about your breakup to Ricardo Montaner.
Even with our emotions on edge, there was no better time for music. The proof? The best '90s songs still resonate in 2017. Here are 18 tunes that will take you down memory lane.
Hannah Is "Very Much at the Center" of 13 Reasons Why Season 2
Now that Netflix is negotiating a second season of 13 Reasons Why, we need to know everything about it. We have some theories for what it could be about, but who will be in it? We're campaigning for executive producer Selena Gomez to appear, but we'll also need to catch up with some existing characters. One of our biggest questions, though, is about Hannah. Will she be involved, given that the entire first season revolves around her suicide? According to the show's creator, Brian Yorkey, Hannah will definitely be a part of season two.
"One of the things that is a fundamental element of our show is the weaving of past and the present," Yorkey told The Hollywood Reporter. "Hannah's story is still very much not finished. She's an integral part of whatever the next chapter of the story is, and she's very much still at the center of it."
OK, so we can gather two very important things from this:
- At least part of season two will take place in the past.
- We will see more of Hannah's story.
Does this mean there's more to Hannah's story than what we see in the first season? Will season two add to the existing narrative around her suicide, or will it delve deeper into her past, maybe showing what life was like for her before her family moved? While we wait to find out, dig into what the cast has said about season two.
Why 1 French Doctor Says You Should Sleep Naked
Sweating during a workout is one thing, but sweating while you're asleep feels icky. It's also bad for your sleep hygiene, according to French cardiologist and nutritionist Dr. Frédéric Saldmann.
I heard Dr. Saldmann speak on a recent trip to France with skin care brand Vichy Laboratories. The author of several books, including You Are Your Own Best Medicine, offers several science-backed tips for better sleep, focused on creating the perfect conditions for deep snoozing. First, Dr. Saldmann says, make sure your room is completely dark (buy a sleep mask if you must) and cool - he recommends a room temperature of around 64° Fahrenheit. For an even better night's sleep, Dr. Saldmann says you should sleep completely naked.
According to Dr. Saldmann, lowering your skin's temperature increases the depth of your sleep and reduces the number of times you'll wake up in the night. If you cover up with too many layers of pajamas and duvets, you interfere with your body's ability to regulate its temperature. For better sleep, try sleeping completely naked under a light duvet or blanket.
Sleeping naked in a cool room may also have an affect on your metabolism. A sleep study conducted with five men in 2014 found that participants who slept in a mildly cool room (75° Fahrenheit) underneath a sheet saw a 42 percent increase in their brown fat volume. Brown fat (as opposed to white fat, which contributes to obesity) is responsible for burning energy in order to create heat and maintain body temperature. According to the study, "The findings suggest that humans may acclimate to cool temperature by increasing brown fat, which in turn may lead to improvements in glucose metabolism."
If sleeping in a room between 64° and 75° Fahrenheit isn't possible, Dr. Saldmann has a few other chilly solutions: "Take a cold shower before going to bed, or place your pillow in the fridge in the morning. Just lowering your body temperature by less than half a degree will help you fall asleep."
Travel and expenses for the author were provided by Vichy Laboratories for the purpose of writing this story.
If You Grew Up in the '90s, You Still Know Every Lyric to These 18 Songs
Listening to Latin radio in the '90s was like going on a roller coaster. One minute you were singing along to Shakira's lyrics filled with teen angst, then the next you were getting down to the "Macarena," and a few later you were weeping uncontrollably about your breakup to Ricardo Montaner.
Even with our emotions on edge, there was no better time for music. The proof? The best '90s songs still resonate in 2017. Here are 18 tunes that will take you down memory lane.
A Look at Charming Prince Philip Through the Years
Before Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth, she married the handsome foreign Prince Philip from Greece, who also happens to be her third cousin. According to Sally Bedell Smith's biography titled Elizabeth the Queen, Philip came from a tumultuous background despite his lineage. Born in 1921 on the island of Corfu, he moved to Paris at age 1 with his parents, Alice Marie and Prince Andrew of Greece. By age 8, he'd headed to England for boarding school. With generous good looks and confidence, Philip made his way to England with the help of royal relatives. He would later be invited to have lunch with the royal family, and that's when Elizabeth reportedly fell for him. During World War II, Philip served in the Mediterranean and Pacific, and he and Elizabeth wrote each other letters. By 1946, he was back in London and making regular visits to Buckingham Palace. During that Summer, he spent a month at the royal family's Balmoral Estate, where he proposed. Their wedding was held at Westminster Abbey on Nov. 20, 1947.
During their 70 years of marriage, most of them during Elizabeth's reign as the monarch, Prince Philip has been as constant as the queen herself, although he's a bit more controversial, making a few insensitive gaffes. But when he's not giving the press an unfortunate quote to run, he's either by the queen's side, working as a patron for several charities, or, until recently, enjoying carriage racing. In honor of his retirement, let's look back at pictures of Prince Philip over the years, then see the facts about the British royal family every die-hard fan should know.
The Queen Ordered Charles and Diana's Divorce and More Dramatic Details You Didn't Know
Prince Charles and Princess Diana pose with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in March 1981, shortly after their engagement. Image Source: Getty / Hulton Royals Collection
With the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's tragic death approaching, interest in her life - and especially her marriage to Prince Charles - has piqued in recent months. The relationship between Charles and Diana was tumultuous, to say the least; they met after Charles first dated Diana's older sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, and only went on 12 dates before getting engaged in February 1981 and tying the knot five months later. By late 1992 (after collective affairs and embarrassing leaked audio conversations), Charles and Diana's 11-year marriage was a disaster - and the royal family couldn't hide it anymore.
Charles's parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, met with the couple for an intervention of sorts. Philip and Diana exchanged heartfelt letters that Summer in which he expressed his disappointment at both her and Charles's extramarital affairs and asked her to see both of their slip-ups from the other's point of view; at one point he seemed ready to give up, writing, "I will always do my utmost to help you and Charles to the best of my ability. . . but I am quite ready to concede that I have no talent as a marriage counselor." Their attempts at reconciliation were unsuccessful, and that December, Prime Minister John Major publicly announced the pair's "amicable separation," reading an official statement from the royal family.
Diana and Charles looked less than enthused during their royal tour of Canada in October 1991. Image Source: Getty / Anwar Hussein
After their separation, more rumors of cheating emerged, and Diana conducted a tell-all interview with the BBC's Martin Bashir in which she disclosed details about her own infidelity and struggle with bulimia as well as Charles's affair with Camilla Parker Bowles, making the famous quote, "There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded." Ultimately, Elizabeth gave up too - likely fed up with doing damage control for Charles and Diana's cheating scandals and the blowback from Diana broadcasting their business, she sprung into action. On Dec. 20, 1995, Buckingham Palace announced that the queen had written separate letters to the couple ordering them to divorce ASAP, an unprecedented move at the time. "After considering the present situation, the queen wrote to both the prince and princess earlier this week and gave them her view, supported by the Duke of Edinburgh, that an early divorce is desirable," a palace statement said. It added that both Elizabeth and Philip would "continue to do all they can to help and support the Prince and Princess of Wales, and most particularly their children, in this difficult period." Charles agreed formally in writing soon after, but it took Diana until February to announce her agreement after negotiations with Charles and representatives for Elizabeth and until July for the couple to agree on the terms of their divorce.
Queen Elizabeth reportedly wanted to let Diana keep the style of her royal highness, but Charles was "adamant" that she give it up.
Their divorce was finalized in August 1996, but some drama surrounding her title ensued. Queen Elizabeth reportedly wanted to let Diana keep the style of her royal highness, but Charles was "adamant" that she give it up - instead, she was given the title Diana, Princess of Wales. The loss of the honorific separated Diana from the rest of the family in such a way that she had to curtsy to those that had it, including her own children. Heartbreakingly, a 14-year-old Prince William is said to have comforted his mother after the loss of her title by saying, "Don't worry, Mummy, I will give it back to you one day when I am king."
Diana, Harry, William, and Charles watch a parade in London in March 1995. Image Source: Getty / AFP
Diana was allowed to keep her apartment at Kensington Palace - which now serves as the official residence of William, Kate Middleton, and their two children - as "a central and secure home for The Princess and the children." She was given access to the royal family's jets and was able "to use the state apartments at St. James's Palace for entertaining," as long as asked the queen's permission first. She was also permitted to keep all the jewelry she amassed during her marriage, with the exception of the Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, which Elizabeth gave to her as a wedding present after only wearing it once. It was lent to Kate Middleton in both 2015 and 2016.
Buckingham Palace publicly stated that as the mother of heirs to the throne, Diana would continue to be regarded as a member of the royal family and "will from time to time receive invitations to state and national public occasions" at the invitation "of the sovereign or the Government." She and Charles were granted equal access to Prince William and Prince Harry, who were 14 and 11 at the time, respectively, and the boys alternated holidays with each of their parents when they weren't attending boarding school. Things seemed to be civil between Charles and Diana as they worked together to coparent their boys after the divorce and up until Diana's death in August 1997. During an inquest into the tragedy in January 2007, Deputy Coroner of the Queen's Household Baroness Butler-Sloss said, "I am satisfied that at her death, Diana Princess of Wales continued to be considered as a member of the Royal Household."
MAC's Edgy Metallic Lipstick Collection Will Make You Look Like a Sexy Cyborg
MAC Cosmetics captured our quirky, color-loving hearts with its extensive ColourRocker lipstick collection earlier this year. This was a hugely exciting launch because the shades ran the gamut from chartreuse and marigold to vermilion and turquoise. However, with the advent of chrome, metallic, and glitter pouts becoming incredibly trendy, we knew that it wouldn't be long until MAC infused a little more flair into these edgy shades.
As it turns out, we barely had to wait to see those suspicions manifest into reality. From March 23 to May 4, the brand will be selling its all-new Metallic Lips lipstick collection. The 18 shades (which will cost $17 each, the same price as the original lipsticks) will be infused with sparkle and pearl to create a metallic-matte look.
There's a glimmering emerald green and a foiled sapphire for those who want a more modern mouth and more classic colors like pink and red tricked out with shimmer. But if you're looking to get cyborg chic, there are plenty of silver, bronze, platinum, and copper hues to choose from.
Keep reading to see the stunning shades before shopping them on March 23!
The Queen Ordered Charles and Diana's Divorce and More Dramatic Details You Didn't Know
Prince Charles and Princess Diana pose with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in March 1981, shortly after their engagement. Image Source: Getty / Hulton Royals Collection
With the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's tragic death approaching, interest in her life - and especially her marriage to Prince Charles - has piqued in recent months. The relationship between Charles and Diana was tumultuous, to say the least; they met after Charles first dated Diana's older sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, and only went on 12 dates before getting engaged in February 1981 and tying the knot five months later. By late 1992 (after collective affairs and embarrassing leaked audio conversations), Charles and Diana's 11-year marriage was a disaster - and the royal family couldn't hide it anymore.
Charles's parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, met with the couple for an intervention of sorts. Philip and Diana exchanged heartfelt letters that Summer in which he expressed his disappointment at both her and Charles's extramarital affairs and asked her to see both of their slip-ups from the other's point of view; at one point he seemed ready to give up, writing, "I will always do my utmost to help you and Charles to the best of my ability. . . but I am quite ready to concede that I have no talent as a marriage counselor." Their attempts at reconciliation were unsuccessful, and that December, Prime Minister John Major publicly announced the pair's "amicable separation," reading an official statement from the royal family.
Diana and Charles looked less than enthused during their royal tour of Canada in October 1991. Image Source: Getty / Anwar Hussein
After their separation, more rumors of cheating emerged, and Diana conducted a tell-all interview with the BBC's Martin Bashir in which she disclosed details about her own infidelity and struggle with bulimia as well as Charles's affair with Camilla Parker Bowles, making the famous quote, "There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded." Ultimately, Elizabeth gave up too - likely fed up with doing damage control for Charles and Diana's cheating scandals and the blowback from Diana broadcasting their business, she sprung into action. On Dec. 20, 1995, Buckingham Palace announced that the queen had written separate letters to the couple ordering them to divorce ASAP, an unprecedented move at the time. "After considering the present situation, the queen wrote to both the prince and princess earlier this week and gave them her view, supported by the Duke of Edinburgh, that an early divorce is desirable," a palace statement said. It added that both Elizabeth and Philip would "continue to do all they can to help and support the Prince and Princess of Wales, and most particularly their children, in this difficult period." Charles agreed formally in writing soon after, but it took Diana until February to announce her agreement after negotiations with Charles and representatives for Elizabeth and until July for the couple to agree on the terms of their divorce.
Queen Elizabeth reportedly wanted to let Diana keep the style of her royal highness, but Charles was "adamant" that she give it up.
Their divorce was finalized in August 1996, but some drama surrounding her title ensued. Queen Elizabeth reportedly wanted to let Diana keep the style of her royal highness, but Charles was "adamant" that she give it up - instead, she was given the title Diana, Princess of Wales. The loss of the honorific separated Diana from the rest of the family in such a way that she had to curtsy to those that had it, including her own children. Heartbreakingly, a 14-year-old Prince William is said to have comforted his mother after the loss of her title by saying, "Don't worry, Mummy, I will give it back to you one day when I am king."
Diana, Harry, William, and Charles watch a parade in London in March 1995. Image Source: Getty / AFP
Diana was allowed to keep her apartment at Kensington Palace - which now serves as the official residence of William, Kate Middleton, and their two children - as "a central and secure home for The Princess and the children." She was given access to the royal family's jets and was able "to use the state apartments at St. James's Palace for entertaining," as long as asked the queen's permission first. She was also permitted to keep all the jewelry she amassed during her marriage, with the exception of the Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, which Elizabeth gave to her as a wedding present after only wearing it once. It was lent to Kate Middleton in both 2015 and 2016.
Buckingham Palace publicly stated that as the mother of heirs to the throne, Diana would continue to be regarded as a member of the royal family and "will from time to time receive invitations to state and national public occasions" at the invitation "of the sovereign or the Government." She and Charles were granted equal access to Prince William and Prince Harry, who were 14 and 11 at the time, respectively, and the boys alternated holidays with each of their parents when they weren't attending boarding school. Things seemed to be civil between Charles and Diana as they worked together to coparent their boys after the divorce and up until Diana's death in August 1997. During an inquest into the tragedy in January 2007, Deputy Coroner of the Queen's Household Baroness Butler-Sloss said, "I am satisfied that at her death, Diana Princess of Wales continued to be considered as a member of the Royal Household."
How to Wear a Sheer Outfit Once and For All
So you finally decided to give the naked dress a try, or you picked up a fishnet bodysuit on your latest shopping trip. Hopefully you've got the right underthings to complete the ensemble. With a high-waisted brief, a nude slip, or a supportive bra, see-through styles can appear sophisticated - modest, even - and not at all skimpy.
Since it can be tricky to navigate the world of lace and floaty chiffon, we've rounded up the latest sheer trends and suggested the appropriate lingerie to accompany them. Scroll to become a master before you hit the street in this bold look.
22 DIY Graduation Caps Inspired by Movies, TV Shows, and Pop Culture
Graduating from college or high school? You better stand out in the crowd! We found all sorts of DIY graduation caps inspired by movies, TV shows, singers, and pop culture from your childhood. These ideas are genius and will undoubtedly get you noticed. Take a look and feel inspired!
How to Wear a Sheer Outfit Once and For All
So you finally decided to give the naked dress a try, or you picked up a fishnet bodysuit on your latest shopping trip. Hopefully you've got the right underthings to complete the ensemble. With a high-waisted brief, a nude slip, or a supportive bra, see-through styles can appear sophisticated - modest, even - and not at all skimpy.
Since it can be tricky to navigate the world of lace and floaty chiffon, we've rounded up the latest sheer trends and suggested the appropriate lingerie to accompany them. Scroll to become a master before you hit the street in this bold look.
8 Things You Never Knew About Taco Bell, Straight From a Former Employee
If you've always wondered what it's like behind the scenes of Taco Bell, you've come to the right place. We've compiled a former Taco Bell employee's secrets from a Reddit AMA ("Ask Me Anything") conversation in which he described what he learned throughout his year of working at the fast-food restaurant. Ahead, discover little-known facts about Taco Bell's iconic cheese sauce, how to save money on your order, and more.
If you're rude, you might not get the extra cheese you ordered.
A concerned customer asked, "When I pay more for extra cheese on my soft tacos, it looks like the same amount. Is 'extra cheese' even a real thing?" And the employee revealed that sometimes the "extra" requests are ignored. "I will admit there are times when I do just put the same amount when people would be assh*les, but there's also times people were nice and we'd put like five times extra. The true amount that extra is is just double, but the thing is it doesn't come with that much to begin with. It's supposed to be a 'one finger pinch' of cheese."
The cheese doesn't expire for a REALLY long time.
When someone asked which Taco Bell foods are "real," the employee responded, "Well, everything comes in bags. We don't actually make any of it there, we just heat it up, so I don't know exactly what cuts of meat we use but I did once hear a manager who had worked at Taco Bell for 15 years on and off tell me that the beef is all USDA choice. As far as cheese, it's real but it also doesn't expire for a very, very, very long time (like almost a year) so it's got to be full of preservatives (it gets used quickly so it's not that old, that's just the expiration date relative to when we get it)."
Don't forget about the free additions and swaps.
If you want to customize your order, there are a few swaps you can make for free. "You can swap [refried] beans for black beans for free and red sauce for green sauce for free and [iceberg] lettuce for romaine lettuce for free and add onions/red sauce/green sauce for free to anything." Vegetarians can also substitute meat for beans and rice at no extra charge. Also, "The burritos on the dollar menu are about the same size as the other regular burritos but like 30 cents cheaper."
You can order a side of beef and a taco shell to make a cheaper taco.
Many people often order tacos without lettuce, cheese, or both, and if that sounds like you, you'd be better off ordering a side of beef and a taco shell instead. "It's cheaper to order a side of beef and a side of a taco shell (or tortilla for a soft taco) and put them together. You could also ask them to just make it like a taco and most people would be perfectly willing to."
The best-kept secret is the Nacho Cheese Chicken Chalupa.
Taco Bell's Chicken Chalupa typically has a generous dollop of sour cream on top, but you can order the Nacho Cheese Chicken Chalupa instead to make it extra cheesy. Someone wanted to know if that was a common order, and the employee said, "People order that all the time but we always ask if they still want the sour cream because 50 percent do and 50 percent don't."
The best thing on the menu is . . .
The Cheesy Gordita Crunch. "If it's a fresh one it's flavor heaven," the employee said. A Cheesy Gordita Crunch is a hard taco wrapped in a soft flour tortilla and stuffed with beef, spicy ranch, cheese, and lettuce.
Employees get a 50 percent discount.
If you love Taco Bell, working there might be awesome for you. Employees get a 50 percent discount for up to $5, as long as they've worked at least two hours of their shift.
The taco meat has caramel coloring.
Someone wanted to know what was in the "taco juice," aka what makes Taco Bell's meat so juicy. The employee wasn't entirely sure, but responded with, "You mean what's in the meat? Mostly it's smoke flavoring and caramel coloring."
Girls Who Code Founder Tells Ivanka Trump "Don't Use My Story"
Reshma Saujani is the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, an empowering nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching woman how to code, and she's making it clear that she does not want Ivanka Trump using her story. Trump is currently promoting her new book, Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success, which is essentially a self-care book directed at helping women lead their most fulfilling lives, professionally and socially.
In her book, Trump has a section dedicated to Saujani, explaining how she switched from a career in politics to provide more opportunities for women. "It was during a run for Congress that Saujani became inspired to create the organization," Trump wrote. "In visiting local schools, she personally witnessed the gender gap in computing classes and set out to do something about it."
But Saujani does not want to be a part of Trump's narrative, and she's not holding back. On the day the book was released, Saujani wrote to Trump on Twitter, "@ivankatrump don't use my story in #WomenWhoWork unless you are going to stop being #complicit #askivanka," seen below.
.@ivankatrump don't use my story in #WomenWhoWork unless you are going to stop being #complicit #askivanka
- Reshma Saujani (@reshmasaujani) May 2, 2017
Since Donald Trump became president, the first daughter has been largely criticized for being "complicit" on her father's policies and remaining silent, and Saujani is definitely not the first person to bring this up. In an interview with Gayle King of CBS This Morning last month, Trump confronted the notion of being silent on social media regarding political issues, explaining that just because she does not publicly speak out does not mean she doesn't have an opinion.
"I would say not to conflate lack of public denouncement with silence," Trump said. "In some case it's through protest and it's through going on the nightly news and talking about or denouncing every issue in which you disagree with. Other times it is quietly, and directly, and candidly."
Read on to see some of the responses Saujani has received on social media after speaking out against Trump's new book.
@reshmasaujani @IvankaTrump Thank you for standing up for all women she has been silent on her father draconian policies.
- Alexis 🇺🇸 (@linksteroh) May 3, 2017
Don't belittle girls who code #IvankaTrump. We actually do code for a living and we have a job description like real working women. https://t.co/6uMTYxS3ZX
- Resist (@ImagineBeingOne) May 3, 2017
@reshmasaujani @IvankaTrump http://pic.twitter.com/2c2cduYS7s
- LindyMomma (@lindymomma) May 3, 2017
Oof. That has got to hurt. You tell it,@reshmasaujani .You tell it! #WomenWhoWork https://t.co/c8Oan5WNtS
- MB Caschetta (@Caschetta) May 3, 2017
@reshmasaujani @IvankaTrump Also ended let girl learn program yesterday. 😡she only speaks for Trump not woman or children.
- Denise Wu (@denisewu) May 2, 2017
This Little Prince Beauty Line Is Out of This World
Many of us fell in love with the sweet story of The Little Prince as a child, which points out the silly nature of adults. The imaginative story has captured the hearts of people all over the world, and has now even inspired a Korean beauty collection with Swiss Pure.
The line included a selection of skin and hair care items, eye shadows, and soaps adorned with the beloved novel's adorable illustrations and quotes from the book.
Unfortunately, these products were never sold in the US and seem to be sold out everywhere, including our go-to methods of getting K-beauty, Amazon and eBay. We'll have to admire this collection via Instagram and hope that the next K-beauty collaboration will be stateside. Read on to see the charming products.
8 Things You Never Knew About Taco Bell, Straight From a Former Employee
If you've always wondered what it's like behind the scenes of Taco Bell, you've come to the right place. We've compiled a former Taco Bell employee's secrets from a Reddit AMA ("Ask Me Anything") conversation in which he described what he learned throughout his year of working at the fast-food restaurant. Ahead, discover little-known facts about Taco Bell's iconic cheese sauce, how to save money on your order, and more.
If you're rude, you might not get the extra cheese you ordered.
A concerned customer asked, "When I pay more for extra cheese on my soft tacos, it looks like the same amount. Is 'extra cheese' even a real thing?" And the employee revealed that sometimes the "extra" requests are ignored. "I will admit there are times when I do just put the same amount when people would be assh*les, but there's also times people were nice and we'd put like five times extra. The true amount that extra is is just double, but the thing is it doesn't come with that much to begin with. It's supposed to be a 'one finger pinch' of cheese."
The cheese doesn't expire for a REALLY long time.
When someone asked which Taco Bell foods are "real," the employee responded, "Well, everything comes in bags. We don't actually make any of it there, we just heat it up, so I don't know exactly what cuts of meat we use but I did once hear a manager who had worked at Taco Bell for 15 years on and off tell me that the beef is all USDA choice. As far as cheese, it's real but it also doesn't expire for a very, very, very long time (like almost a year) so it's got to be full of preservatives (it gets used quickly so it's not that old, that's just the expiration date relative to when we get it)."
Don't forget about the free additions and swaps.
If you want to customize your order, there are a few swaps you can make for free. "You can swap [refried] beans for black beans for free and red sauce for green sauce for free and [iceberg] lettuce for romaine lettuce for free and add onions/red sauce/green sauce for free to anything." Vegetarians can also substitute meat for beans and rice at no extra charge. Also, "The burritos on the dollar menu are about the same size as the other regular burritos but like 30 cents cheaper."
You can order a side of beef and a taco shell to make a cheaper taco.
Many people often order tacos without lettuce, cheese, or both, and if that sounds like you, you'd be better off ordering a side of beef and a taco shell instead. "It's cheaper to order a side of beef and a side of a taco shell (or tortilla for a soft taco) and put them together. You could also ask them to just make it like a taco and most people would be perfectly willing to."
The best-kept secret is the Nacho Cheese Chicken Chalupa.
Taco Bell's Chicken Chalupa typically has a generous dollop of sour cream on top, but you can order the Nacho Cheese Chicken Chalupa instead to make it extra cheesy. Someone wanted to know if that was a common order, and the employee said, "People order that all the time but we always ask if they still want the sour cream because 50 percent do and 50 percent don't."
The best thing on the menu is . . .
The Cheesy Gordita Crunch. "If it's a fresh one it's flavor heaven," the employee said. A Cheesy Gordita Crunch is a hard taco wrapped in a soft flour tortilla and stuffed with beef, spicy ranch, cheese, and lettuce.
Employees get a 50 percent discount.
If you love Taco Bell, working there might be awesome for you. Employees get a 50 percent discount for up to $5, as long as they've worked at least two hours of their shift.
The taco meat has caramel coloring.
Someone wanted to know what was in the "taco juice," aka what makes Taco Bell's meat so juicy. The employee wasn't entirely sure, but responded with, "You mean what's in the meat? Mostly it's smoke flavoring and caramel coloring."
We'd Be on Board With 13 Reasons Why Season 2 If It's About This
Netflix has us totally conflicted about a second season of 13 Reasons Why, which they are apparently going for (though it's not totally confirmed yet). On the one hand, the story is so much better as a one-off, but on the other hand, I wouldn't hate being reunited with the suddenly famous cast. The biggest challenge is making a second season work. What will it be about? We already have a few ideas for where the show can go in another installment, but I actually have one idea that I think would work best without sacrificing the integrity of the original iteration. And it's this: season two should be about Alex's struggle.
To recap: Alex is one of Hannah's reasons for killing herself. By the end of season one, after all the grief of being part of her death, the loss of Jessica as his girlfriend, and the obvious depression expressed throughout the time we know him, Alex attempts to take his own life. There's a major irony in the fact that Hannah explicitly tells her tormenters that they missed all the signs - and then the same community, and we as the audience, miss all the signs about Alex.
Thus: season two could go back through the exact same time frame we've already seen, but through a totally different perspective: Alex's. We'd learn more about his home life and how having a strict cop for a father has influenced him. We'd find out where his self-esteem had to be to leave his integrity behind and write that list, then start hanging out with the kind of guys he's not. It would be our chance to see another view of the characters we already knew, but in a fresh way. By the way, this is one of the only scenarios that would make sense with the news that Hannah would still be in season two.
The series was a more fleshed-out version of the book, with an opportunity to develop the characters more, so this direction would just be building on that same theme. Of course, the first season leaves Alex's fate open-ended, so this means Alex would survive, which star Miles Heizer told The Hollywood Reporter he thinks is what happens. Heizer himself gives another reason Alex's story deserves a second look, saying, "That's another subject that's very rarely shown onscreen and is probably a lot more common than people think it is. People attempting to take their lives and it not happening, I'm sure that will bring a crazy set of issues. It would be interesting to go into that." Alex surviving would let the show teach a different, equally valid lesson.
We'd Be on Board With 13 Reasons Why Season 2 If It's About This
Netflix has us totally conflicted about a second season of 13 Reasons Why, which they are apparently going for (though it's not totally confirmed yet). On the one hand, the story is so much better as a one-off, but on the other hand, I wouldn't hate being reunited with the suddenly famous cast. The biggest challenge is making a second season work. What will it be about? We already have a few ideas for where the show can go in another installment, but I actually have one idea that I think would work best without sacrificing the integrity of the original iteration. And it's this: season two should be about Alex's struggle.
To recap: Alex is one of Hannah's reasons for killing herself. By the end of season one, after all the grief of being part of her death, the loss of Jessica as his girlfriend, and the obvious depression expressed throughout the time we know him, Alex attempts to take his own life. There's a major irony in the fact that Hannah explicitly tells her tormenters that they missed all the signs - and then the same community, and we as the audience, miss all the signs about Alex.
Thus: season two could go back through the exact same time frame we've already seen, but through a totally different perspective: Alex's. We'd learn more about his home life and how having a strict cop for a father has influenced him. We'd find out where his self-esteem had to be to leave his integrity behind and write that list, then start hanging out with the kind of guys he's not. It would be our chance to see another view of the characters we already knew, but in a fresh way. By the way, this is one of the only scenarios that would make sense with the news that Hannah would still be in season two.
The series was a more fleshed-out version of the book, with an opportunity to develop the characters more, so this direction would just be building on that same theme. Of course, the first season leaves Alex's fate open-ended, so this means Alex would survive, which star Miles Heizer told The Hollywood Reporter he thinks is what happens. Heizer himself gives another reason Alex's story deserves a second look, saying, "That's another subject that's very rarely shown onscreen and is probably a lot more common than people think it is. People attempting to take their lives and it not happening, I'm sure that will bring a crazy set of issues. It would be interesting to go into that." Alex surviving would let the show teach a different, equally valid lesson.
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