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The life of a professional athlete can be exciting, even glamorous at times, but it also comes with a great deal of public criticism. When they screw up on the field or bungle a question from the media, they're bound to hear about it from angry fans. Especially high-profile athletes make headlines with every move, and every misstep, they make. It comes with the territory.One big difference between male and female athletes, however, is that women also have to deal with critiques about their appearance. Lucky them! They'll get bullied for not being attractive enough, and also, somehow, for being too attractive. It's truly impossible for women in sports to avoid lewd reactions from (mostly male) fans. But you'd think sports fans would have the common decency to not stoop so low as to bully a teenager for her appearance. Sadly, that's exactly what happened to 16-year-old Skye Stout.Stout was recently signed to a professional contract with the Scottish football club Kilmarnock FC. At 16, that's a huge accomplishment and should have been an incredible moment for Stout and her family.When the club officially announced her signing, however, cruel fans mercilessly mocked the girl's skin condition in comments and responses. The bullying got so bad that Kilmarnock had to remove the post altogether. According to AOL, Stout even deleted photos and videos on her own accounts that linked her to the team, just to make the hateful comments stop.The whole ordeal was incredibly heartbreaking.When word spread about the negative response, the soccer and women's sports communities decided to step up in support of Skye. The show of love was absolutely overwhelming.One post from Soccer Girl and TOGETHXR was seen by millions of people, racking up a staggering 170,000 Likes and thousands of warm comments."16-year-old Skye Stout got her pro signing with @kilmarnockladiesfc overshadowed by online bullying from a bunch of men’s soccer fans and the post was taken down. Let’s give her a proper redo and show her just how positive, supportive and incredible the women’s football space really is ... Congratulations on signing your first professional contract Skye! We can’t wait to see where this journey takes you!!" the post read. See on Instagram "I’ve never met a hater doing better than me. Keep going girl, keep doing your thing!!!!! MORE LIFE" one commenter said."Sky! You are amazing and beautiful ! All your hard work and dedication has paid off! Enjoy this moment. Well-deserved," wrote another."Let's not call them men, because real men wouldn't do that. Thrilled for this young woman!!! Forget those boys; they are way out of their league in so many ways," someone added."How you going to hate from outside the club??? You can’t even get in!!!! Hater gone hate. Go Skye Go! Incredible," wrote another new Skye Stout fan.The story especially struck a cord with others who've dealt with bullying related to acne and skin conditions. — (@) At this point, it's almost impossible to find a photo of Stout or the Kilmarnock FC on social media that isn't flooded with supportive and loving comments from fans.As for Stout herself, she reportedly said she was going to let her skills do the talking for her.Impressively, she was able to shake off the controversy and deliver a terrific performance in her pro debut for Kilmarnock FC.At one point in the game, Stout took a free kick and sank it perfectly into the corner of the net for her first pro goal. Talk about shutting up the haters! — (@) It's been amazing to see the sports world rally around this young girl and celebrate her incredible talent and accomplishments. Sadly, bullying and crass comments from fans is something she may have to deal with at various points throughout her career. But for right now, Stout can focus on being proud of what she's achieved and scoring as many goals for her team as possible. Go Skye!

It's no surprise that employers often look at job applicants' social media profiles before hiring them. According to CareerBuilder, 70% of employers "use social media to screen candidates before hiring."It makes sense because social media profiles can reveal a lot about someone's true personality and employers don't want to take any unnecessary risks. But there's definitely a complicated grey area. Aren't people allowed to have a personal, private life outside of their career? Who gets to determine what's considered inappropriate or a "red flag"?In 2020, the Journal of Vascular Surgery did a study where it viewed the social media profiles of 235 medical residents to see if they had "unprofessional or potentially unprofessional content."The study found that "One-half of recent and soon to be graduating vascular surgery trainees had an identifiable social media account with more than one-quarter of these containing unprofessional content."The paper began with a warning: "Young surgeons should be aware of the permanent public exposure of unprofessional content that can be accessed by peers, patients, and current/future employers."The main findings of the study were compiled in one handy graphic, seen below. Can you spot the problem? A study highlighted inappropriate attire as a potentially unprofessional red-flag. via Science Direct At first glance, this study seemed like it would help graduates with their careers by warning them against social media posts that could get them into trouble. But the study created in a backlash from the medical community because it clearly targeted and shamed female doctors.The major bone of contention that medical professionals had with the study is that the team of predominantly male researchers said that "provocative posing in bikinis/swimwear," "provocative Halloween costumes," and "holding/ consuming alcohol" are all inappropriate.It's interesting that the study didn't differentiate much between inappropriate attire and, say, hate speech — putting both in the same "Potentially Unprofessional" bucket. There's nothing wrong with a woman wearing a bikini or anyone having a beer in public, why did the study deem them inappropriate?Plus, you have to admit, the conceit of the study is a little uncomfortable. Male researchers combing through people's personal profiles looking, essentially, for bikini pictures? The paper inspired female medical professionals to push back against the study by posting shots of themselves in swimwear and imbibing adult beverages under #MedBikini. Photos began pouring in on Twitter by the dozens. — (@) The photos challenged the notion that bikini pictures are "provocative." Are female doctors not allowed to go swimming? Post vacation photos? — (@) "I will not wear my white coat and scrubs to Hawaii," one woman wrote in her post. — (@) Another took issue, too, with the idea that holding a drink in a photo automatically qualifies as a red-flag to employers. "Did I spend my night responding to traumas? Yes. Is there WhiteClaw in my cooler? Also yes." — (@) Doctors are human beings. Those human beings have bodies. It's not their fault if other people sexualize them. — (@) Even a year later, the trend was still going strong. — (@) Some male allies got in on the hashtag, too. "Although no one will want to see this Dad bod here it is in full support of my female colleagues and this misogynistic study. Without my female mentor in medschool and the one in residency, I wouldn’t be the surgeon I am today," Anthony Tucker wrote. — (@) The backlash prompted one of the authors of the study, Dr. Jeff Siracuse, to apologize for the paper's framing."Our intent was to empower surgeons to be aware and then personally decide what may be easily available for our patients and colleagues to see about us social media," Siracuse wrote on Twitter."However, this was clearly not the result. We realize that the definition of professionalism is rapidly changing in medicine and that we need to support our trainees and surgeons as our society changes without the appearance of judgment."Though the initial study and controversy happened five years ago, this issue is far from put to bed. Double-standards like these are part of why a larger portion of regular people on social media (non-influencers or content creators) choose to keep their profiles Private, or to not have them at all.This article originally appeared five years ago. It has been updated.

Sometimes a story comes along that reminds us of the profound beauty that can come from simple interactions, even though we may not realize it at at the time. Sara Verkuilen was working at Hair Cuttery in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, when an older couple walked in for a haircut. "I don't think I had ever done their hair before," Verkuilen told Upworthy. "They were walk-ins."The man and his wife were "just really cute together," she recalled. "He was so sweet with her and obviously very in love." Little did Verkuilen know how much of an impression her personal service and professional skills would have on both them that day. See on Instagram The stylist shared a letter she received recently from the husband, signed only as "a grateful customer." The letter reads:"Dear Sara,This is a little bit awkward. But I've waited a really long time to pass this on to you.My wife and I came in for haircuts shortly before Christmas of last year.My wife was suffering from dementia, and you treated her as if you'd been working with dementia patients all your life. You let us sit next to each other, and when it came time for her cut you turned her chair towards me so I could watch her expression as you cut her hair. Representative image Photo credit: CanvaIt turned out even better than I thought it would.Sadly, she died in March. And that haircut was one of the last, best moments of her life. She felt so pretty. She visited the mirror in her bathroom several times during the day and would come out beaming.To see her so happy was priceless.Looking back, it was likely dozens of haircuts you gave that day. But one which revitalized a woman's sense of self and her singular beauty. I hope you always realize the power of your profession.It's so easy to take things like that for granted.Sincerely,A grateful customer"Verkuilen said she wishes she could contact the man to thank him. She doesn't remember the couple's name and the letter didn't give any personal information, but it meant a great deal to her to receive it. She says she'd been feeling kind of stuck and bored in her career, which she had been in about eight years, and this letter gave her the boost she needed. She also hopes seeing the letter helps clients understand that stylists don't "just cut hair." Stylists do more than just cut hair.Photo credit: Canva"Receiving this letter was a huge reminder why I do what I do," she said. "It's an amazing feeling seeing someone look in the mirror after a transformation and smiling. Seeing how beautiful they feel, how confidence levels change. But it's an extremely difficult career. I get burnt out easily. I hope this letter can restore faith in other stylists that are maybe doubting if this career is right for them. We touch more than hair and I hope all the stylists out there realize how important they are and how what we do can have such an impact on our clients."Caring for a loved one with dementia is never easy, and having a positive experience and interaction like this one, especially out in public, means a lot for a caregiver. But especially for this husband who wanted nothing more than to see his wife happy, it was particularly meaningful.What a beautiful reminder to appreciate people who work in service jobs, the little things that make us happy, the "singular beauty" of our loved ones, and the time we have with them.This article originally appeared five years ago.

Some people are gifted with the ability to keep their home clean and organized at all times. For others, maintaining a clean home can be a constant battle.To help those in the latter group, people with perpetually clean homes are sharing their best cleaning hacks. Specifically, they offered up their favorite five-minute cleaning tips that are easy and quick to complete.With these 17 quick cleaning tips, your home will feel infinitely cleaner—and you won't dread getting after it. From the bedroom to living room to kitchen, these are the best five-minute cleaning tips. mary poppins cleaning GIF Giphy "For me, doing a full reset on all the towels at once just makes me feel so accomplished! Trying to develop better routines for small tasks that can be done quickly." - Neat_Impact4865"Emptying every trash can in the house and throwing away any boxes or packaging that might be hanging around ?. Cleaning off the dining table (clutter tends to gather on the table in our house). Quickly vacuuming high traffic areas." - hikeaddict"This 100%! Getting the trash and empty boxes out. I would add throwing a load of towels in the washer to get a step ahead. Sweeping the kitchen floor is a good one, too." - Goge97 - YouTube www.youtube.com "Doing the dishes." - Cortneykathleen"Buy a carpet rake [for pet hair]. I am telling you, what a difference! I have a vacuum that sucks the most of any vacuum I have ever had but when I rake that carpet before I vacuum, huge difference!" - pyxus1"Making beds cleans half the room space..." - eclipsed2112"Quick clean of bathroom (I only use one): vacuum the hair up, wipe down the counters, scrub the toilet bowl, wipe down the toilet, clean and wipe down sink. * wipe down with spray cleaner. I usually use tea tree/water/dawn solution. Bleach tbc in toilet." - No-Tradition3054 Chasing Tom And Jerry GIF by HBO Max Giphy "In the bedroom: making the bed and cleaning off The Chair ™️. You may be lucky or unlucky enough to have one, but it’s that chair that always accumulates all of the 'worn for a few hours' or 'tried on but ultimately decided not to wear' clothes in your closet, lol." - rachel_anna"I bought a separate 'not dirty' hamper where I throw clothes I wear to my sedentary email spreadsheet office job. Every other week or so, I bring it all out and put it on hangers and back into the rotation." - yous_a_b*tch"Rule of 3! Dishes, clothes, trash. Taking care of one of those sections in 5-10 minutes- Tasmanian devil style makes a huge difference." - YourSmallIntestine"I love pouring boiling water down all the drains." - Striking_Pay_6961 @anna_louisa_at_home Book release day!! ? So excited that my book is now officially out in the world! ‘The 5 Minute Clean Routine’ is packed full of cleaning tips and tricks to make cleaning quicker, easier and less overwhelming. It also shares example cleaning routines and guides you to creating your own customised daily, weekly and monthly routines for your own home that you can use again and again to keep on top of it all! It’s available now from Amazon, Waterstones, Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda and WHSmith! ? And my latest interview with NetMums can be found linked in bio where I talk all about how I developed my new approach to the housework ‘The 5 Minute Clean Routine’ after becoming a mummy ? . #cleaningtips #cleaningmotivation #instaclean #cleaningaccount #cleantok #cleantok101 #cleantokuk "Clear and wipe down all the counters/mirrors in the kitchen or bathroom is a huge one. Make the bed. Draw the curtains and open the windows to get UV and airflow going through the house." - aspiringgentlefriend"Making my bed in the morning. Going to bed with a sink free of dishes. Putting clothes in the bin, putting away clean laundry immediately. Vacuuming. Cleaning out my fridge every week. If I buy something new I get rid of something old. Every six months I go through and purge anything I didn’t wear or notice existed. Or when I’m putting away my clothes, pulling out the clothes for the season coming up. I have ADHD and am going the non medicated route after trying them for three years. The biggest thing that helps me is doing things when I see it vs putting it off for later. If I can’t, I make lists in my life planner. I’d highly suggest the Erin Condren planners for anyone, but ADHD folks especially." - lowridda"Keep the dishwasher changed. I put the clean, wet dishes on the rack I use to dry the pans I wash by hand so everyone can put the dirty ones in it and out of sight. The other day I began keeping the Swiffer nearby so I can touch up the little drips and spots. I won't have to do a two bucket deep mop anytime soon." - Such-Mountain-6316 Load Dishwasher GIF by beko Giphy "Organizing the Tupperware cabinet so you're not scared every time you open it! I did it today and couldn't believe how little time it took." - MuttButt301"Polishing the stainless steel kitchen appliances. Suddenly, bam, kitchen looks fab." - awcurlz"For me, it's putting little things like hair products and hand creams--or chargers, remote controls and tons of other little things--back where they belong. Every few days I go through and gather up all these items and tidy them away. They wind up all over, again, eventually but just for that bit of time, I feel accomplished. I do want to add that I think it's harder when you live alone. Like if someone's around and you can ask them to hand you the whatever, use it, and then have them put it back, that's the whole thing sorted. Alone, it's just different." - cherry-care-bear

Many would say that America has a food problem. The United States wastes about 33 million tons of food each year, according to the National Resource Defense Council. That figure includes food wasted in people's homes, schools, and restaurants, but one in eight Americans are food insecure, meaning they either don't have enough to eat or don't know where their next meal is coming from. These figures seem contradictory to each other, but for one young man in Ohio, it seems the reality of these two truths collided. James, 16, is reportedly a disabled teen from Seven Hills, Ohio, who, until recently, was an employee of Meijer, a chain grocery store. The teen was terminated from his job after being arrested for stealing food from Meijer, but people are questioning the store's actions and it may be for good reason. Chicken wings and fresh fruit cups: a delightful duo! ???Photo credit: CanvaAfter the video of James being arrested went viral, more context was provided, which has created a community of support for the teen. It was then that it was discovered that the manager noticed James removing fruit cups and cooked chicken from the bin marked to be thrown away. Instead of informing the teen that there was a policy against eating food marked to go into the trash, or inquiring about the teen's food situation at home, she watched him take food for three months. After three months, the total amount of food eaten was a little more than $100. The store then called the local police department and had the teen arrested for theft. In addition to the manager's decision not to inform the child that he was doing something wrong, many people are confused about how he can be charged with stealing food that was essentially in the trash. @kerryrn25 #greenscreen #meijer #sevenhillsohio #foryoupage #justiceforjames ♬ Sparks - Coldplay The strange scenario is something that other retailers have also questioned in the comments of the now-viral video. There was also a consistent questioning of why the adults in the situation didn't inquire if the child was in need or attempt to offer support or local resources. Some people are even calling for a boycott of the grocery store chain after the incident with one person saying, "Sounds like a good idea to boycott Meijer I would never shop or give any affiliated company another dime."One person can't figure out the math that equates to the boy stealing, writing, "If it was trash then it no longer has value to the store. He ate $0 worth bc those cups weren’t worth anything anymore." @hd.worldofhorrors_97 Already discarded food considered theft? Wasting SO MUCH food by throwing it out at the end of the night. Food you weren’t going to get paid for anyway. I feel for James. He was probably hungry and struggling. I donated to James GoFundMe on @Kerry Lee page - LINK IN BIO #dobettermeijer ♬ original sound - ?????? ? Another says, "Now I will not be shopping at meijers, what they should have done is asked him if everything was okay at home, and OFFERED him deli food for lunch. The world is so disgusting!"Meijer released a statement on their Facebook page explaining that the incident happened last year and they've implemented a new procedure to ensure this doesn't get repeated. Meijer StatementMeijer Facebook"This is so wrong on so many levels! If he was hired with a disability, the least they could do is see why he’s having this kind of behavior. Maybe he doesn’t have food to eat at home and he’s resorting to eating most likely expired food because he’s hungry. This is called bad management," someone else points out."A good manager would have helped and treated them like a person, this is a reflection, not just on the company, but also the individual who chose to do this to another human being. In fact a human being. They probably worked with and saw 40 hours a week," another commenter scolds.Caution: video below uses explicit language near the end. @888femmefatale A crime to be hungry and poor #fyppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp #viralvideo #fypシ゚viral #meijers ♬ original sound - 888femmefatale The situation prompted more than just calls to boycott; registered nurse Kerry Campbell created a GoFundMe to help James with legal fees and living expenses. The fundraiser quickly raised nearly $40K in less than a few days but it took Campbell some time to locate James. When he was located, it was discovered that the incident happened a year ago but the body cam footage was recently uploaded to the Internet.James is now working a new job. Currently, the GoFundMe is unavailable until James formally claims his status as the beneficiary. Campbell is continuing to update people through his page about the progress.

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