Women around the world are speaking up and revealing the magnitude of the problem of sexual assault and harassment. Men too. WriterShelf is a place where you can share your story, big or small. The privacy of a pen name can help you take the fi...
It must be supplanted to every mind thereof, that the admittance of one’s wrongness does not degrade one’s capability, for it is said that only when we accept our ignorance that wisdom proliferates. The wrongness of action contributes to the formu...
A group of Taiwan-based political watchers have launched a set of English language audio and video podcasts to help open an window on the ins and outs of current affairs on Taiwan.
The Great Indian Book Tour - Indore Chapter_ is going to be organized in Medi-Caps University, Indore in collaboration with the Sahityik Club of the university from 6-8 November, 2019.The Great Indian Book Tour started its journey from Jaipur...
Recently, (Oct. 28 to be specific) there was a LGBT march that happened in Taiwan, and it was the largest one held in Asia!
Personally, I attended and walked in the march for about an hour, and was extremely happy with all the positive energy s...
The Duterte administration should learn from its neighboring countries out of the continuing adversities in the disputed territories - that China’s diplomatic aids are nothing but a carrot and stick foreign policy strategy to further strengthen it...
Every year from Dec. 4th (the date of Frank Zappa's death) to Dec. 21st. (the date of his birth), the world celebrates Zappadan. It's a chance to remember Frank Zappa and all he contributed. Frank created some astounding music and had a unique ...
For those of you who don't know (which I would hope isn't a lot of you) Taiwan is a little island just off the coast of China. But don't belittle Taiwan because of its size, their reputation for street food is off the charts, and rightfully so. ...
I want to start off with the fact that I am personally not a very good dancer: but definitely one in learning. I have never found 'not knowing how to dance' a huge problem (except for in school dances, of course) until I started to do theater.
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The tech company where I’d landed not long out of school was all about innovating. We felt like trailblazers and in many ways were just that. A couple of years in, one of the original founders started a new project for a solution in an emerging...
Taylor Swift has turned into Donald Trump. Ah, shit. It's only entertainment and very finely constructed, but listen to what she has to say. I Did Something Bad
They say I did something badThen why's it feel so good?They say I did something...
This is a VERY debated over topic, especially with those of us in the music community. Everybody has a different preference whether it be listening with playing these types of groups.
Chamber Music (Quartets, Octets, Duets) usually involve muc...
Debating whether or not to upgrade to the new iPhone? look no further
From a poem about the devil and Napoleon comes...
You can work from home while taking care of your family. Here are 30 remote jobs that will help you make a living online. So the big question is - what work from home jobs can I take so that I can afford to stay at home with my baby? Is it possi...
Unlike what most people would think, seniors are among the group of people who need cell phones the most. While they may have survived their youth without these new technologies, their current situations and physical limitations could mean they mi...
studying engineering in Germany offers a unique blend of academic excellence, practical training, and global opportunities. The combination of world-class education, affordability, industry collaboration, and a multicultural environment makes Germ...
“Choose a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life.”
Well, maybe just the weekends. That said, we do spend most of our adult waking hours working and many of us continue to work into our mid-60’s. But there are those...
I had a bad feeling this morning getting ready for my ride. I broke my favorite sunglasses. Snapped the frame right in half when attempting to change the lenses. Once on the road, I was sure a second dog was going to jump out after the first. ...
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are officially back together?? What?? It has been quite a while before the pair split up in 2011. They were on and off for 5 years!! This below is Jelena before
I'm sure everyone has their own opinion on them an...
One of the most problematic things for kids and teens these days is: lack of sleep. Yes, it might be because they are up late watching TV shows or procrastinating and doing whatever to put off their homework, but ultimately, it leads up to the com...
Here I'm reviewing a great choice for book clubs and for discussion: The Good Sister by Gillian McAllister. It's a book about two sisters who suddenly find themselves divided by a tragedy. Martha's baby died while in the care of her sister, Becky....
I'm sure everyone has heard the saying "ignorance is bliss" over and over again in so many different situations. But what does it mean really? Well, of course it implies different things in different situations, but most of the time, it generall...
There are so many different temptations out there for everyone, whether it be food cravings, impulses to buy things, desire to quit something, or any other material item or idea that you really wish you could get/do. But most of the time, it's not...
The step by step process that might help you complete your assignment faster with much ease is given below.
No matter how well off or how poor the family situation is, I believe it is so important for every teenager going through high school (or about to go to college) to have a job at least one point in their lives.
The job could just be as simple ...
Going to the gym to me always seemed like this great big commitment that required a lot of mental and physical strength to maintain, which is why, with my busy schedule and lazy attitude, gym-ing never became my thing, until it suddenly became req...
I'm sure you have all heard about Logan Paul and his public scandal of posting a video of a suicide body in the Japanese suicide forest on Youtube. Logan Paul is a youtube vlogger (video blogger), who posts daily vlogs of what goes on in his life,...
First off, I feel your pain. I have dropped red wine on my mattress more than once. You would think that I would have learned by now, but a glass of wine in bed is too enjoyable. That being said, if you have managed to get red wine on your mattres...
Unlike many other students, I go to an international school in Asia. I've never been to a public American School, and the only other schools I've ever attended was 3 years of public Taiwanese school in elementary. Some of you might wonder how 'w...