Does Your Gender Identity Status Inherently Put You At An Advantage At In Competing In Gendered Sports?
sorry let me rephrase fhat
Does Having Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Put You At An Advantage in Competitive Gymnastics & Swimming?
If You Have Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome the obvious knee jerk no-brain answer is NO!!! like FUCKKNG NO!!!! but i got my Hypermobile EDS from my mom. My mom’s sport of choice as a child until she was a teenager was swimming. And very quickly began competing at state and then country levels. She was like best freestyle in butterfly in the nation at one point in her adolescence for her age range. But how long was it exactly until the chronic pain from hyperextending to get the best stroke set in? The answer is next day shipping. Her body let her know exactly what the consequences of her biological advantage was. She felt like the consequences outweighed the pros of swimming and never swam again after high school.
I did gymnastics at the same gym Shawn Johnson was trained in. I did it because i was a monkey at home and jumping and climbing and doing gymnastics on the stairs. So I do it for like a year before the chronic pain, lethargy, and general malaise set in. & then from hyperextending i sprained my wrist. I was 7. I begged my mom to let me drop out and my coaches begged her not to because of my “biological advantage.” I excelled at a rate that was much faster than my peers. I was able to push my body beyond normal flexibility to achieve that kind of top-of-the-class ability. But i didnt even want that. I just wanted to play around and do the fun jumps off trampolines. I sprained my wrist falling on it while it hyperextended backwards. I felt like the cons out weighed the pros of continuing gymnastics.
So Let Me Ask Again: Should We Ban Athletes Based On Their Biological Sex? It Puts Them At A Biological Advantage. Its A Lucid Epidemic & Its Kicking Hard Working Normal Athletes Out Of The Top Ranks.
Robin William’s son shares emotional message on father’s 73rd birthday
Robin Williams son Zachary Williams shared a moving birthday tribute to his father (Picture: Shawn Ehlers/WireImage)
Zachary Pym Williams, son of the late actor Robin Williams, shared a touching message commemorating his father on his birthday.
The comedy legend, who starred in Mrs. Doubtfire, Dead Poets Society, Aladdin, and, Good Will Hunting among many other hits, died on August 11, 2014, at…
Canada: Ben Chiarot, Eric Comrie, Bryan Little, Steve Mason, Shawn Matthias, Mathieu Perreault, Josh Morrissey, Joe Morrow, Mark Scheifele, Paul Stastny, Brandon Tanev 🇨🇦
Denmark: Nikolaj Ehlers 🇩🇰
Finland: Joel Armia, Patrik Laine, Sami Niku 🇫🇮
Russia: Dmitry Kulikov 🇷🇺
Sweden: Toby Enström 🇸🇪
United States: Dustin Byfuglien, Kyle Connor, Andrew Copp, Matt Hendricks, Connor Hellebuyck, Adam Lowry, Tyler Myers, Tucker Poolman, Jack Roslovic, Jacob Trouba, Blake Wheeler 🇺🇸
Artist and activist Shawn Mendes is using his star power to make a difference for good through his namesake foundation, performances, partnerships, appearances and social media. He’s normalizing the mental health conversation and sharing his own struggles to amplify healing for us all. “It was always my goal to eventually be able to do more for people... I felt there was a lot of pain happening in the world, and was very interested to figure out how to help, so I started my foundation, and it’s been a big learning process too. Its about creating a place where people can learn how to change and impact what matters to them, from a trustworthy source, that’s truly researching.” @shawnfoundation gave out several “Wonder Grants” worldwide already in just a few years to Fanta Ballo, Chmba Ellen Chilemba, Diana Chao, Evan Ehlers, Hasler Iglesias, Ella Grace Denton, Maureen Muketha, Juan Jose Martin Bravo, Cory Montalvo, Autumn Peltier, Angela Busheska, Kheris Rodgers, Shah Rafayat, Stephanie Hu, and The Thirst Project in Los Angeles.
With his upcoming 2022 Wonder World Tour finally announced and tickets on sale now, his hit single “Summer of Love” released, he had a chance share with us what’s become most important. From life lessons, to his easy steps to calm anxiety with breath-work, friendships, his latest favorite book, “Braiding Sweetgrass”, soccer, how his puppy Tarzan taught him true responsibility and “pulls him out of obsessive patterns and dark moments,” and his unapologetic outfit repeats on red carpets to promote more sustainability in fashion. For our shoot he wore vintage, BIOPIC and LGBTQI+ designers and socially responsible brands.
Whatever he’s doing obviously works, his first four studio albums all topped the charts since 2014 after winning Ryan Seacrest’s Best Cover Song, he signed to Island Records and it’s been non-stop success since, but not without hardships. He is very open about his tough times even on the big screen with “Shawn Mendes: In Wonder” the 2020 inspiring documentary centering around his every day and on-stage life, and his battle with depression and anxiety. He's not letting the challenges stop him though, he just wants tomake music that people connect with and hopefully keep inspiring people, and be a positive contribution.
Artist and activist Shawn Mendes is using his star power to make a difference for good through his namesake foundation, performances, partnerships, appearances and social media. He’s normalizing the mental health conversation and sharing his own struggles to amplify healing for us all. “It was always my goal to eventually be able to do more for people... I felt there was a lot of pain happening in the world, and was very interested to figure out how to help, so I started my foundation, and it’s been a big learning process too. Its about creating a place where people can learn how to change and impact what matters to them, from a trustworthy source, that’s truly researching.” @shawnfoundation gave out several “Wonder Grants” worldwide already in just a few years to Fanta Ballo, Chmba Ellen Chilemba, Diana Chao, Evan Ehlers, Hasler Iglesias, Ella Grace Denton, Maureen Muketha, Juan Jose Martin Bravo, Cory Montalvo, Autumn Peltier, Angela Busheska, Kheris Rodgers, Shah Rafayat, Stephanie Hu, and The Thirst Project in Los Angeles.
With his upcoming 2022 Wonder World Tour finally announced and tickets on sale now, his hit single “Summer of Love” released, he had a chance share with us what’s become most important. From life lessons, to his easy steps to calm anxiety with breath-work, friendships, his latest favorite book, “Braiding Sweetgrass”, soccer, how his puppy Tarzan taught him true responsibility and “pulls him out of obsessive patterns and dark moments,” and his unapologetic outfit repeats on red carpets to promote more sustainability in fashion. For our shoot he wore vintage, BIOPIC and LGBTQI+ designers and socially responsible brands.
Whatever he’s doing obviously works, his first four studio albums all topped the charts since 2014 after winning Ryan Seacrest’s Best Cover Song, he signed to Island Records and it’s been non-stop success since, but not without hardships. He is very open about his tough times even on the big screen with “Shawn Mendes: In Wonder” the 2020 inspiring documentary centering around his every day and on-stage life, and his battle with depression and anxiety. He's not letting the challenges stop him though, he just wants tomake music that people connect with and hopefully keep inspiring people, and be a positive contribution.
Eddie Murphy working to produce a biopic on Music Legend George Clinton
Eddie Murphy working to produce a biopic on Music Legend George Clinton
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Following the success of his portrayal of Rudy Ray Moore in the movie, Dolemite is my Name. Eddie Murphy is in the works to tell the story of funk legend George Clinton. According to Deadline, Murphy is trying to secure the rights from Clinton to proceed with the film and hire a crew to get started. To read more about this story click here.
Joel Armia - Emilia Harjunen
Dustin Byfuglien - Emily Byfuglien
Ben Chiarot - Jacqueline Chariot
Kyle Connor - Single
Andrew Copp - Single
Marko Dano - Petra Polakova
Nikolaj Ehlers - Single
Tobias Enstrom - Camila Enstrom
Connor Hellebuyck - Andrea Fancy
Matt Hendricks - Kimberley Hendricks
Michael Hutchinson - Jenna Rae (Engaged)
Dmitry Kulikov - Emelia Kulikov
Patrik Laine - Sanna
Bryan Little - Brittany Little
Adam Lowry - Kathleen Ard
Steve Mason - Brittany Mason
Shawn Matthias - Sarah Elmer (Engaged)
Josh Morrissey - Single
Joe Morrow - Single (?)
Tyler Myers - Michela Myers
Mathieu Perreault - Jenelle Perreault
Jack Roslovic - Single
Mark Scheifele - Girlfriend
Paul Stastny - Haley Stastny
Brandon Tanev - Single
Jacob Trouba - Kelly Tyson (Engaged)
Blake Wheeler - Sam Wheeler
'What am I supposed to do': Mount Allison students in N.B. feel the effects of ER closures
The ongoing temporary overnight closures at the Sackville Memorial Hospital in Sackville, N.B. are now a cause for concern for students at Mount Allison University.
As students return to campus for the fall semester, some are worried that the closures at the hospital's emergency room could put them at risk for this fall.
"The main question is what am I supposed to do in that scenario?" asked Hannah Ehler, VP of external affairs for the Mount Allison Student Union.
Ehler said the Mount Allison Student Union (MASU) has shared their concerns with New Brunswick’s Minister of Health, Dorothy Shephard, in hopes it will bring forth change. She also encourages others with similar concerns to write a letter to the minister.
“We have designed these little paper bags with letter templates, envelopes, and stamps inside so that students can pick up one and write a letter to the Health Minister Dorothy Shephard expressing their concerns,” said Ehler.
According to Ehler, MASU is currently working with the university to create a solution that will address how they can get the urgent care they need when the emergency room is closed.
Athletes on campus, like James French, believes the closures can be particularly risky.
“There’s always the thought in the back of your mind about injuries, whether it's concussions, broken bones, torn muscles,” said French.
French said he knows a student that broke his hand while the ER was closed.
“He had to rest his arm on a pile of clothes in his room for the whole night because he couldn’t get treatment," he explained.
International students have also expressed that the problem needs to be solved quickly, otherwise students will continue delaying their treatment.
“You have over 600-plus students coming for orientation and the majority of those are international students and we partake in various events and accidents can happen at any time,” said Thorique Mckenzie, a third-year student.
“I know two international students who had ankle injuries. It happened on the weekend and they had to wait until Monday to get emergency care,” said Mckenzie.
Temporary closures at the Sackville hospital began in June.
This week the Horizon Health Network announced that overnight closures would continue from this Thursday until next Tuesday due to a physician shortage.
The town’s mayor, Shawn Mesheau, said he's been hoping to meet with the health network and the minister to find out what the next steps are for recruiting health-care workers to their hospital.
"What horizon was indicating to us was that the temporary positions, the folks would be back in the fall and that's what I want to verify with Horizon,” said Mesheau.
In addition to the temporary overnight closures on the weekend, Sackville’s ER will also be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. until Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 8 a.m.
Those in need of urgent care during their overnight hours will be diverted to hospitals in Moncton, N.B. or Amherst, N.S.