I got a free copy of this book in return for a review. My first solicited review! The next book in this series, Hail Warning is coming out soon. Let’s start off by saying I enjoyed the story. It is a clever and inventive read. Since it involves...
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...
A trip abroad, whether it is to study in a different university for semester or to take a break from classes to seek a different kind of knowledge, is often (always?) a turning point in a student's life.
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....
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Originally published on HVMN by Jamie Witherby.
You’ve probably seen the classic image of a wild salmon swimming upstream—schools of feisty fish fighting the current for hours and hours but never really getting anywhere. Sound like anyone else...
For most people, it is a STRUGGLE to find a balance between maintaining your social life, while also being academically driven and focused. I have seen so many people who are such extremes, either being completely focused on their social life and ...
To make a big stride in life is something worth celebrating. Has your relative, friend, or the person dear to your life gotten a new job? Just enjoy with them for such milestones. But what congratulations flowers can you offer them?Flowers are the...
Speaking from personal experience, having a device near me or around me while I'm trying to focus on either work or some other important matter is an extremely difficult task. Resisting the temptation of just simply picking up your phone and check...
I have talked to so many people that have told me their horrific experiences that happened to them while they were on stage either performing, or giving a speech. I have a few to tell myself, but personally, stage fright has never ever been a prob...
Originally published on HVMN by Jamie Witherby You’re in the waiting room of the dentist’s office, nervously tapping your foot on the patterned carpet and grinding your teeth until they finally call your name. You didn’t floss enough. You didn’t...
WriterShelf is the place to talk about work - past, present and future. Use the privacy of pen names to share your current experience, advise folks just entering the workforce or comment on what's new in the job market. Because WriterShelf i...
Visiting bike stores can be hazardous. You see stuff. You think about new things. Velo City is that kind of bike store. They focus on city bikes and bicycle-centric lifestyles.
This isn't the bib-shorts and heart-rate monitor side of bicycli...
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...
OK. Yes, we all love to see the marquee Warriors: Steph, KD, Klay and Green But tonight against Memphis, we got to see another group that has gelled into something special in their own right. On the court in the fourth quarter, they could have br...
One could say that smart Californians look north. And the Warriors are proving themselves to be pretty darn smart. It didn't seem like the Dubs would have much to say at the draft this year but that was clearly my failure of imagination. The Wa...
Many people feel uncomfortable asking for money – whether it’s to fund a new business idea, a loan to cover some short-term debt, or investment funds to keep your business solvent. Some small business owners perceive a negative stigma around askin...
Everyone has a story to tell. This is the place for flights of fancy, the first pass at your novel, personal narratives or just a good joke.
Photographs have become an essential element of our daily lives in a society where visuals reign supreme. The impact of a picture cannot be underestimated, whether you're capturing a gorgeous sunset, a memorable family reunion, or simply sharing y...
Using multiple pen names has a long tradition among writers. But the digital age has made it harder to create and present work under different names. Platforms like Facebook and Wordpress let you create a single persona and expect you to produc...
Share the story of your best friend. Or how family life shapes your daily adventure. And we're all looking for a little romance.
Levitra is a powerful drug for males dealing with erectile dysfunction. It helps males with soft or dying erection to get a hard erection. The drug is an oral drug that is swallowed with water before the intended session with the partner.
For as long as there have been books, there have been authors who write under pen names. For some it was a way to stay out of trouble. For others, it was a way to stir some up! Robinson Crusoe was just one of the many pen names of Daniel Foe....
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 ...
Technology is touching more areas in our lives every day. The benefits are virtually endless but there are costs too. Share your news, views and inspiration about science and technology here.
With the visit to Beijing by Kim Jong-un, it's looking more likely that a Trump-Kim summit will take place. The meeting may even take place in Beijing. Getting a North Korea deal is important to Trump, and given his loose play with facts, it w...
It's not often I run across an entirely new word. This one is wonderful: Deliquesce. What does it mean? In short, to melt. To liquefy.
Who says that sourdough and oil don't mix? OK. Silly question, but tons of sourdough purists hold that straying from the orthodoxy of flour, starter, salt and water inevitably heads down the wrong path. And that's been my thinking for a good ...
Everyone is going crazy today looking at the prices of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. New crypto investors are being born every day and are making money exponentially.
