Author: Overcoming Adversity | Buteau’s Odyssey

Would you be surprised if I told you that more Americans know their astrological signs than their blood type? That’s what a Quest Diagnostics survey found in 2023. According to their findings, 66 percent of Americans knew their horoscope sign, while only 58 percent knew their blood type (which declined to 47 percent of Millennials and 32 percent of those in Gen Z). Edwards et al. (2025) cited this unfortunate statistic in their recent research that claimed people with less education and intelligence had greater belief in astrology. Moreover, they found that women and people of color were more likely…

It is fitting that Bethpage Black’s iconic “warning” sign was removed for the Ryder Cup. Due to unusually short rough and Thursday’s rain softening the greens, the pros will enjoy easier conditions than any local has ever experienced at the municipal course, long considered one of the toughest in the world. “This is not the normal Bethpage Black,” Harris English said Thursday. “You’re going to see a lot more birdies out there than you normally would in the PGA or the U.S. Open.” The legendary Long Island course cemented its reputation as one of the world’s most difficult at the…

The NYPD is hoping a set of unique tattoos, including a cluster featuring three names, found on a dismembered body dumped in Queens can be used to identify the victim. The human torso was discovered by sanitation workers doing their rounds around 8 a.m. Tuesday. The workers called authorities after they noticed a particularly foul odor coming from a discarded trash bag wrapped in tape and rope, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny confirmed during a press conference Thursday. Sanitation workers found a dismembered woman hidden in a bag in Queens Tuesday. Obtained by NY Post The incomplete corpse was…

In the morning, in a place about as far away from the frat-house clamor of Wrigley Field as you can find, an old friend named Omar Minaya happened to be visiting the MSG Training Center in Tarrytown, sitting in the quiet lobby.  Minaya spotted a few familiar faces, both of whom extended hands to offer congratulations on the Yankees, for whom Minaya now works as special assistant to GM Brian Cashman. The night before, Minaya’s new team had crawled into a first-place tie with the Blue Jays in the A.L. East. They’d already clinched a playoff spot.  The talk turned…

Over the past few years, the topic of neurodiversity in workplaces has shifted from a niche topic to a mainstream, ballooning conversation. More people than ever are seeking and receiving diagnoses as neurodivergent. Social media has opened up spaces where individuals confidently share their lived experiences, providing the examples and guidance previous generations never enjoyed. Today, younger generations in particular are growing up with a language for difference that simply did not exist at scale before. This societal change is reshaping the workplace and workforces. Employee expectations have changed as a whole – and one such expectation is assuming or…

Scientists exploring a World War II weapons dumpsite in the Baltic Sea have discovered swarms of sea creatures thriving on the surfaces of long-abandoned explosives thought to be toxic to marine life. An undersea submersible spotted crabs, worms, and fish thriving on top of warheads, even outnumbering creatures lurking in surrounding seabeds. “We were prepared to see significantly lower numbers of all kinds of animals,” said study author Andrey Vedenin with the Senckenberg Research Institute in Germany. “But it turned out the opposite.” Germany’s waters alone are home to roughly 1.6 million tons of discarded weapons, mostly from the two…

Michael Douglas got a strong reaction from fans after calling his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, his “birthday sister.” The couple, who were both born on September 25 but 25 years apart, took to social media Thursday to wish each other a happy birthday. Douglas’ gushing tribute, however, sparked mixed reactions. “To my birthday sister—what a joy celebrating another year with you!,” he captioned a selfie of the two playing golf. “Congratulations on your spectacular game at the Celebrity Ryder Cup,” the actor, now 81, continued. “Happy Birthday to the love of my life @catherinezetajones ❤️ .” Michael Douglas called his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, his…

Pluto TV has been pushing to become a horror favorite this year. This Halloween season, they have created their first-ever Halloween pop-up category called Halloween Hits. This collection will include over 80 horror movies for genre fans to enjoy. Pluto TV has created twelve unique channels for easy selection. Starting on October 1st, viewers can […]

Trump has said he will not allow Israel to widen its war against Hamas beyond the Gaza Strip. “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank,” the president told reporters firmly in the Oval Office. Donald Trump made the declaration during a meeting with Erdogan. AFP via Getty Images “It’s been enough, it’s time to stop now,” added Trump, who noted he spoke today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This is a developing story. Please check for updates.

People with borderline personality disorder often have difficulty creating a structured, adult container for their life. Instead of developing and sticking to a daily schedule for predictable reoccurring events—like going to bed at a reasonable time given when they must get up in the morning—they tend to prioritize whatever feels good in the moment. For example, my client Sara told me in her session that she needed to get to sleep early because she has an important meeting the next day. But next session I found out that she never got to the meeting because she felt so lonely she…