Facing myself: cancer once disfigured me, but I consider myself lucky: I don't need a mirror to tell me who I am

Article Abstract:

A jaw-cancer survivor describes how she became self-confident after she decided to avoid looking in mirrors. Reconstructive surgery improved her appearance, but she had already developed her self-confidence before the surgery. She associates with people who accept her as she is.

Personal narratives, Personal appearance, Self-confidence, Self confidence, Cancer survivors

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The problem with polls

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Public opinion polls allegedly represent the majority public opinion, but the results are difficult to assess when two polls produce opposite results or when few people agree with the opinions stated in the news. Poll results should not be presented as social truths.

Social aspects, Column, Public opinion polls

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"I made it myself!": first-time crafters show off their projects

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Doll collector Ruth Manuel-Logan made a doll with supplies bought from an arts & crafts store and did not use a sewing machine. College student Liz Schrumm made a welcome wreath, and Doris McFreely made a faux-tile wood mirror frame.

Methods, Design and construction, Dollmaking, Picture frames and framing, Picture frames, Wreaths

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