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 ...

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...

Theater has always been apart of my life ever since I was pretty little, but it was recently reintroduced into my life as something way more important. 

Before, I believed theater and acting was mostly about learning your lines, and pretending ...

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....

Since the experience turned out to be amusing, I thought I'd describe what it was like for me to receive a blackmail attempt via spam.
The blackmailer did not get off to an auspicious start: the email was from "Anonymous Hacker". As opposed to....

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...

We've all been in school, or are still in school, and understand that it is a system of constantly being told what to do and when to do it. You are taught discipline, to "not disrupt", and generally are discouraged to do things "your way", but to ...

To be honest, I am not sure at all how to get motivation, and the only thing keeping me going throughout the week is knowing that the weekend is coming. I know this kind of mindset probably doesn't help with getting things done efficiently, but ho...

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...

If you often feel that you are up for solving puzzles and problems—particularly when it comes to technology and if you feel like the people around you consider and call you for their tech troubles, you simply love the innovative world of technolog...

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...

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...

Well...not exactly, but as long as you know what you're doing, it can easily be pulled off. 

One of the main things to make sure before you do any sort of (formal) public speaking: i.e speeches, presentations... you HAVE to know what you are ta...

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Many people have a dream of being the epitome of fitness. Unfortunately it can be difficult to reach that goal, especially if you don’t have the plans or means to become healthier. There are steps you can take, though. Here are three things to con...

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...

Family, friends, food, festivities and just plain fun.  You're doing it.  Let's hear about it!  Everyone needs a pen name shaped just right to talk about our particular box of chocolates.

hiring a home tutor has many benefits but it also depends on the child abilities how he or she pick to learn from a tutor

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. ...

Introduction
Hadoop is a framework written in Java which is basically used for processing big data applications. Hadoop has two basic components:

1.1 Installing Hadoop on Windows
Step 1: Download & Install java 8 on your system.
Step 2: ...

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...

So many people nowadays are learning new languages the make their resumes look better, to get into a better college, as it is considered extremely "convenient" to have another language learned in their back pocket. 
As a person who has grown up...