Jessica Poister
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Video Games Can Help Psychopaths
A figure in orange shuffles into a room. His gate is abnormally shortened by the shackles the prison guards put on him. The room contains battered cheap furniture and an old American flag that lost its snap long ago. He seats himself at a table where someone managed to carve the initials DD into the scratched and worn surface. His chair faces three officials.
By Jessica Poister3 years ago in Criminal
The (Kind Of) Virgin Birth In Africa
When you think of a miracle you think of angels singing. The pure goodness of everyone involved paints the scene with a faint golden glow. Not all miracles fit the stereotype. Sometimes they involve a knife fight, a blow job, and a genetic defect. This is the story of how one woman managed to give birth despite impossible odds without ever having sex.
By Jessica Poister3 years ago in Longevity
Ten Documentaries on Netflix
When I worked in activities in a senior living facility one of the hardest parts of the job was picking new documentaries month after month. After a while, it started to seem like they had seen all of them. Here are some fun fresh easy ideas for documentaries that will appeal to a senior audience making both you and your residents happy. All of these documentaries are movies instead of series and all are less than two hours.
By Jessica Poister3 years ago in Geeks
What Working With the Elderly Taught Me About Humanity
Several years ago I found myself needing a purpose. I just wanted to feel like I was doing something good for the world. I decided to work at an elderly care facility because these people needed help. And like a cheesy movie I got more from them then they ever got from me. These are some life lessons that I learned from working with them.
By Jessica Poister3 years ago in Humans
12 Myths About Dogs
1. They Are Better Thieves Than Cats Everyone has heard of a cat burglar. No one has heard of a dog burglar. It's not because they don't exist. It's because they are so dang good they never get caught. On March 27, 2017, a 221-lb gold coin called the behemoth was stolen in Canada and police have no idea how the thieves pulled it off. That's because no one is looking at the dogs because they think they are good boys. Try good burglars.
By Jessica Poister3 years ago in Petlife
Easy to Learn Work at Home Careers
I went on a beach trip with my husband in March of 2020. We spent most of our time in outdoor spaces but went to eat breakfast at an IHOP on our way home. That's when we discovered how much the world had changed while we were out hiking on beaches. The world hadn't ended, but it had drastically changed. The restaurant was covered in plastic and everything came in a disposable container. The waitress was our guide. We listened in shock as she explained the new world we lived in.
By Jessica Poister3 years ago in Journal
Maybe Your Pet Does Understand You
If you go to Russia hang on to your blini. There are roving street packs in Moscow. They aren't interested in your wallet. They want to separate you from your snack. You may think you can resist these criminals, but these dogs have your number. A cute ragamuffin specially selected for its looks will come up to you with soft whimpers and pleading eyes. Their goal is your snack. Their weapon is pure cuteness.
By Jessica Poister3 years ago in Petlife