Category Archives: Health

Diarrhea, Toxic Masculinity, The Magnificent Seven And Robert Vaughn

The Magnificent Seven

The Magnificent Seven

One of Sarah’s all-time favourite random facts is that everyone had diarrhea on the set of the classic 1960 western The Magnificent Seven.

Recently Sarah expanded on this runny bit of info in a sprawling essay for Medium that tackled the trots, toxic masculinity and one of her all-time favourite actors, Robert Vaughn.

If it sounds like a lot to take in, well, it is.

To read the full story go here.

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Real Autism Explained, For Hazlitt

This past summer Sarah wrote an essay for literary site Hazlitt exploring what real autism was like.

The story ended up being one of the site’s most read throughout the year.

To read the full piece head over to Hazlitt by clicking here.

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Samaritan News 10 Pack: Cold Manitoba, Drake, More

Cold Manitoba

Cold Manitoba

I continue to contribute to the charitably-minded entertainment site Samaritanmag.

Here are some pieces I contributed in the fall:

Midnight Shine’s New Video Tackles Suicide, Depression Crisis In Far North

Donating To Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign Helps Homeless Veterans

Drake Posts Heartfelt Message for Make-A-Wish Pal Who Died

Halloween Alley Retail Chain Running Donate-A-Costume Program

Walkin’ & Rollin’ Turn Childrens’ Wheelchairs Into Amazing Halloween Costumes

Pittsburgh Tree Of Life GoFundMe Has Raised $566k For Shooting Victims

Blue Rodeo, Sheepdogs, Deep Dark Woods Members Team Up For Cold Manitoba Project Inspired By Gord Downie

Willie Nelson Using New Song To Encourage Voting Against Ted Cruz, Supporting Texas Refugee Organization

Gord Downie Tribute Concerts To Raise Funds For His Charity One Year After His Death

Avril Lavigne’s First Song In Five Years Kicks Off Campaign To Support Lyme Disease Sufferers

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Samaritan News 10 Pack: Metallica, Hayden And More

Metallica

Metallica

My contributions to the charitably-minded entertainment site Samaritanmag continue. Here are some pieces I wrote in the summer:

City And Colour, Barenaked Ladies Headline Hayden’s Fifth Dream Serenade Charity Concert

Third Annual Autism Rocks LA Concert Aims To Raise Autism Awareness

PETA Wants Aretha Franklin’s Fur Coat Collection for Repurposing Campaign

Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, Graham Nash Tour To Support Refugees

Donate To Metallica’s Charity, Earn Chance To See All Their Shows

Danforth Strong GoFundMe Page Established for Shooting Victims

England Players Have Been Donating World Cup And Related Tournament Fees To Charity Since 2007

Xavier Rudd and Emmanuel Jal Release Song to Spread Love

Rae Sremmurd Use New “Guatemala” Video To Support Country After Deadly Volcano Eruption

Metallica Donate Polar Prize Proceeds To Three Charities

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6 Fitness And Martial Arts Tips

Sarah’s been doing an ongoing series of learning tip pieces for Asian World Of Martial Arts.

Here are six of her latest:

Systema: Why There Is A Revival Of The Long Lost Art

The Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Girls

The Five Best CrossFit Exercises For Martial Arts

How Can Cross-Training Improve Your Grappling?

The Best Strength Training Moves for MMA

The Best Core Exercises For BJJ and Judo

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