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Robert Parmer

Robert Parmer is a freelance web writer, student of Boise State University and chef. Outside of writing and reading adamantly he enjoys creating and recording music, caring for his pet cat, and commuting by bicycle whenever possible.
We are on the cusp of what's quite possibly the most anxiety-ridden week of the year for college students. For many students, finals week is a time of absolute frustration and dread. Summer is just on the horizon, but there's still so much work to…
In general, I consider myself to be a health-conscious person, but last year, I realized my diet needed a total overhaul. I noticed my once refined diet had begun to slip away from me. I was content with eating meat for nearly every meal, snacking…
Americans are the crowned kings and queens of overeating, as the US is currently the most obese country in North America, and one of the most obese places in the world. About 78 million adults and 13 million children have a BMI over 30. That's about…
Youth across the US, and the entire world for that matter, deserve access to relevant, contemporary information about sex. In many cases, sex ed is still presented to students in a way that channels awkward, uncomfortable feelings of embarrassment…
November is Transgender Awareness Month, and this week is Transgender Awareness Week. This marks today as an ideal opportunity for everyone to educate themselves on promoting trans equality and boosting overall understanding. GLAAD, the…
Recently, I decided to take the proverbial plunge. On a whim, while visiting the Portland area, I went to a nude beach located on the beautiful Willamette River. While I'm completely open to being 100 percent body positive, I'll admit I was a little…
June is National Great Outdoors Month, which gives us all a reason to dust off our camping gear and plan an outdoor adventure. Whether it's an elaborate camping trip with friends or a simple hike, there are so many reasons for breaking the monotony…
It's that time of year again, and Coachella weekend is quickly approaching. Those who've planned for months and months are getting ready to step into an other-worldly, extended weekend getaway. As the festival has progressed over time, more…
The world of technology is changing. It’s transforming into something much more diverse. What was once viewed as a "male-dominated" niche has segued into an industry with more equal opportunity. Today is International Women’s Day, and I’d like to…
February is National Heart Month, which makes these next few weeks an excellent time of year to really analyze the ways your habits may be damaging the long-term health of your heart. Many people don't realize the severity of cardiovascular health…
This year, many people will conjure up some outlandish and unattainable New Year’s resolutions. While these types of goals are, in essence, a fantastic idea, they are oftentimes abandoned before the month of January is even over. But don’t fret.…
The solutions are here: Great inventions that generate clean energy, that make fresh water and improve our health. This is the revolutionary mindset of Manoj Bhargava, one of the most brilliant philanthropist entrepreneurs in the world today. Manoj…
Today is World AIDS Day, so let’s all take a few minutes to self-educate. There are certainly many crucial facts to know about both HIV and AIDS. Becoming well versed with both is beneficial to everyone. Doing so helps end associated stigmas, and…
Earlier this year, the LGBTQ+ community was able to celebrate the Supreme Court's landmark decision to rule in favor of marriage equality. The decision, which was the culmination of decades of litigation and the tiring work of activists, set off…
Google’s Deep Dream -- or, more technically speaking, artificial neural network -- has officially gone viral. If you haven’t heard, Deep Dream is a groundbreaking new type of "digital brain." The images it produces are as mesmerizing as they are…
Bitcoin: You've probably at least heard the word, or maybe you're already a fanatic. Regardless, this interesting form of currency has established a lot of credibility for itself in recent years. But, let's start from square one. A cryptocurrency is…