WebMD

Around 15 years back, I found myself covered in hives, clueless about the cause. My immediate resource? The internet, specifically WebMD. After inputting my symptoms, I braced myself for the diagnosis. Contact dermatitis? Drug allergy? Scabies? AIDS?! The mere thought sent shivers down my spine. Despite the fear, I mustered the courage to contact my doctor for an appointment.

At the clinic, I described my situation, fearing the worst. My doctor took his seat, examining me and inspecting a few welts.

"Do you think I have AIDS?" I asked nervously.

"Have you been sexually active?" he inquired.

"Not particularly," I replied.

With a solemn expression, he turned to jot down notes, his scribbles indecipherable to me. My mind raced through possible scenarios, heart pounding.

Turning back to face me, he queried, "What makes you think it's AIDS?"

Confident in my online research, I stated, "WebMD."

He paused, lowered his head, peering at me over his glasses. "You're getting an STD test," he informed me bluntly, before swiftly heading towards the door. Pausing before exiting, he emphasized, "Stay off WebMD." This admonition echoed when he later called with my negative results. And it wouldn't be the last time he warned me about relying on WebMD.

By Adam Ellis @adamtots

Nikki Kyle

Acting Appreciation

The adult entertainment industry has been grappling with a drug overdose problem for years. Performers endure intense pressure in maintaining certain appearances, performing high level of energy in a demanding schedule. Many resort to stimulants as well as opioids to manage physical and mental problems. These substance can quickly spiral out of control leading to addiction, and an increase risk of drug overdose and death.

Born on March 20, 1981, in Houston, Texas, Sarah Elizabeth Portland (aka Nikki Kyle) grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Throughout her school years, Sarah was an outstanding student receiving recognition as a member of the National Honor Society. After high school, she attended Arizona State University where she also received recognition being named on the Dean's List.

Sarah's modeling career started in 2006, and the 5'0" petite beauty appeared in only a few adult films. It is said, her professional modeling career took a turn towards substance abuse and addiction. 

In 2012, she was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in Florida. A year later, she moved to Las Vegas and began escorting under the name Kat Kora. On October 8, 2018, she passed away, presumably from a drug overdose.

In her obituary, it read, "...Sarah was a beautiful, kind and caring woman. Despite her struggles and challenges, Sarah found the strength to put her baby's needs above her own by finding a loving family to raise her child." Additionally, her family requested loved ones donate to Women for Sobriety, a peer-support program tailored for women overcoming substance use disorders. 

Sources:

https://www.babepedia.com/babe/Nikki_Kyle?utm_source=boobpedia&utm_medium=referral

https://www.boobpedia.com/boobs/Nikki_Kyle

https://www.famousfix.com/topic/nikki-kyle

https://pornstardeaths.com/nikki-kyle/

https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=nikkikyle/gender=f/nikki-kyle.htm

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/sarah-portland-obituary?id=8444213

GPM J1839-10 Sound from 18,000 Light Years Away

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The Prodigy - Firestarter

Music Appreciation

Released on March 18, 1996, Firestarter by The Prodigy is considered one of the most recognizable electronic dance music songs. Its success was due in part to its catchy and memorable chorus, but also it's groundbreaking music video, directed by Walter Stern. 

The music video features the band's frontman Keith Flint wearing a stars and stripes shirt in an underground subway tube. The video effects adds the overall feeling of adrenaline, chaos, and anarchy. The Prodigy is considered a pioneer of the electronic dance music genre, while the video's imagery inspired many other artists to experiment with provocative visuals that challenged societal norms. 

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Wikipedia

Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body

Music Appreciation

Justin Timberlake's "Rock Your Body," released on March 17, 2003, has solidified its place as a fan favorite and an iconic track. The song gained particular notoriety during Timberlake's Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show when he unexpectedly exposed Janet Jackson's right breast on live TV, coinciding with the lyrics "I'll have you naked by the end of this song."

This energetic blend of uptempo R&B, disco groove, and soul is a standout from Timberlake's debut studio album, Justified (2002), and was written by The Neptunes (Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams), with additional vocals by Vanessa Marquez. Upon its debut on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 61, the song steadily climbed the charts, peaking at an impressive number 5.

The music video, directed by Francis Lawrence, showcases Timberlake in white attire, delivering vocals and executing choreography alongside dancers clad in black within a cube illuminated by colored lights. The visual also features dancer and model Staci Flood, who lip syncs Vanessa Marquez's section of the song.

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Wikipedia

Annie Lennox - Why

Music Appreciation

Annie Lennox, renowned for her commanding vocals and poignant lyrics, stands as an iconic musician in the industry. Among her notable works, "Why," released in 1992, remains etched in memory. This masterpiece, both in song and visual representation, delves deep into the complexities of human emotions and societal dilemmas.

In "Why," Lennox crafts a hauntingly beautiful ballad, delving into themes of grief, heartache, and social injustice. Collaborating with her longtime partner, Dave Stewart, Lennox pens lyrics that resonate with raw emotion, probing the mysteries behind worldly pain and suffering.

The accompanying music video, under the direction of British filmmaker Sophie Muller, further amplifies the song's impact. Set amidst the enchanting backdrop of Venice, Italy, the video unfolds with Lennox poised before a vanity mirror, meticulously preparing for the Diva album cover photo shoot. The music video garnered Lennox Best Female Video at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Wikipedia 

"Name a Salad After Me."

Adam Ellis's cartoon brought a smile to my face.

While it might seem logical to associate the Caesar salad with the Roman dictator Julius Caesar, its origins trace back to Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant running a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico.

If we turn the clock back over 2,000 years, we encounter various interpretations of Julius Caesar's final words. Perhaps the most renowned is the Shakespearian phrase that Caesar may have uttered to Lucius Junius Brutus: "Et tu, Brute?"

By Adam Ellis @adamtots