Forget Being a ‘Unicorn’: Here Are 5 Ways to Become a ‘Monster Truck’

Tom Patriot

Every company needs money to stay alive, let alone grow. This is especially true in the tech world, where even slow growth is equated with slow death. But sometimes, acquiring too much investment too soon is the very thing that causes a business to take down the open sign rather than put up the moved to larger facilities sign. Indeed, I’ve seen a slew of startups in recent years wear a badge of honor following a huge investment round. They’ve boasted about post-money valuations, but then the bad news: They’ve disappointed their investors with a down…

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Walking and strength training may decrease the risk of dying from liver disease

Tom Patriot

Physical activity, including walking and muscle-strengthening activities, were associated with significantly reduced risk of cirrhosis-related death, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2019. Chronic liver disease is increasing, partly due to the obesity epidemic, and currently there are no guidelines for the optimal type of exercise for the prevention of cirrhosis-related mortality. Researchers hope these findings will help provide specific exercise recommendations for patients at risk for cirrhosis and its complications. “The benefit of exercise is not a new concept, but the impact of exercise on mortality…

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Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin C, the Holy Grail of Skin-Care Ingredients

Tom Patriot

Vitamin C serums are legendary for a reason: They really work. Uneven skin tone, rough texture, fine lines, acne scars, general dullness — you can name just about any common complexion concern and there’s a good chance that vitamin C (and the skin-care products it’s featured in) is a recommended treatment. How does the ingredient work on the skin, though? Are the brighter, smoother results thanks to the same potent antioxidant found in the orange juice you drink when you have a cold? Given that interest about the ingredient is seemingly at an all-time…

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Sarah Silverman Posted a Photo of Her Naked Breasts to Instagram to Make a Critical Point About Female Nudity

Tom Patriot

Note: The following post contains images of (100% natural and normal) female nudity. It’s 2019, and for some frustrating reason nipples on female-presenting bodies are still seen as inherently sexual. This attitude makes it more difficult to breastfeed in public or to share a natural, topless selfie even in a nonsexual context. And recently, comedian Sarah Silverman called this ridiculous double standard out after Instagram flagged one of her photos. In a May 9th tweet, Silverman shared a photo in which she stands topless in front of her bathroom mirror. She wrote that Instagram had removed the…

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