Below is everything (newest at top) with "culture OR writing OR advice" in its title or subcategories. For a strict listing (matching all categories and subcats), click herePOWER MOVES: A BUSINESS CAREER GUIDE FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIESfrom 2025 in ( life / money / employment / advice )
Photo by freepik.com/free-photo/businesswoman-wheelchair-office7476018.htmFreepik The business world isn't reserved for a particular mold of person. It rewards thinkers, planners, connectors, and bold decision-makersqualities that don't rely on physical norms or conventional pathways.... read more
SMALL SHIFTS, BIG PAYOFFS: EVERYDAY HEALTH HABITS THAT ACTUALLY WORKfrom 2025 in ( life / health / exercise / advice )
Image from targetblank hreffreepik.com/free-photo/smiling-young-lady-stretching-leg-outdoors4332904.htmFreepik -- In the middle of our days -- the clamor of unread emails, the growing pile of laundry, the endless scroll of news and social media -- the idea of becoming healthier often feels like another ... read more
OFFBEAT THERAPY: UNEXPECTED WAYS TO BOOST YOUR MENTAL HEALTHfrom 2025 in ( life / health / mental / advice )
Image via freepik.com/free-photo/young-woman-with-long-red-hair-linen-dress-gathering-mushrooms-forest3445145.htm#fromViewsearch&page1&position5&uuidd313b9cb-b7e7-4006-96ca-8e6d58f22f13&querywomaninforest Freepik Maintaining menta... read more
ESSENTIAL HOME MAINTENANCE TASKS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO IGNOREfrom 2025 in ( life / home-garden / maintenance / advice )
Image via freepik.com/free-photo/instruments-carpenter-wooden-desk4892698.htm#fromViewsearch&page1&position0&uuidcbb9c480-7ae8-4266-9251-47ce0dac8992Freepik Owning a home comes with a slew of responsibilities, and one of the most crucial aspects is regular maintenance. Neglec... read more
DAILY HABITS TO TAME STRESS AND BOOST YOUR PEACE OF MINDfrom 2024 in ( life / health / advice )
Image by classc7 hreffreepik.com/free-photo/woman-enjoying-daily-life-pleasures-home13942545.htmFreepik Stress often weaves its way into daily routines, but it doesn't have to control how you live. Thoughtful strategies can elevate both mental and physical ... read more
YOUR COMMUNITY BUSINESS BLUEPRINT: KEY STEPS TO LAUNCH AND THRIVEfrom 2024 in ( life / employment / entrepreneurship / advice )
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KEY STEPS TO LAUNCHING A SUCCESSFUL E-COMMERCE VENTURE FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURSfrom 2024 in ( life / employment / entrepreneurship / advice )
Image: freepik.com/free-photo/focused-female-entrepreneur-sitting-her-office-desk-updating-products-new-fashion-clothes-her-online-e-commerce27999316.htmFreepik In an era dominated by digital innovation, launching an e-commerce business can be a thrilling adventure for aspiring entre... read more
WISDOM IS DEFINED BY WHAT YOU FOCUS ONfrom 2024 in ( culture / quotes / advice )
Focus on the title. :)... read more
WRITING MANTRASfrom 2024 in ( culture / writing / advice )
No, not how to write a mantra. I mean here are a couple of mantras to keep in mind: 1) Most stories are about having something, losing it, and finding it again; 2) Just explain (clearly and concisely) WHAT HAPPENED, and keep it RELATABLE and INTERESTING.... read more
NAVIGATING A MIDLIFE CRISISfrom 2024 in ( life / health / advice / aging )
href pexels.com/photo/woman-smiling-at-the-camera-6787561/Image from Pexels Practical Strategies for a Fulfilling Journey Our middle years often inspire a period of great reflection and contemplation commonly referred to as the midlife crisis. Rather than viewing this phase as a crisi... read more
HARNESS ADVERSITY FOR GROWTHfrom 2024 in ( life / health / mental / advice )
Image via pexels.com/photo/positive-black-man-listening-to-music-with-wireless-earphones-and-taking-notes-in-diary-on-street-4559959/Pexels Transforming Challenges Into Strengths Adversity, often perceived as a hindrance, can unexpectedly be a powerful catalyst for personal growth. ... read more
CHARTING NEW PATHSfrom 2023 in ( life / employment / entrepreneurship / advice )
Empowering Neurodivergent Minds in Entrepreneurship Article by ablerise.netMartin Block and Rebecca Moore . Image via freepik.com/search?formatsearch&queryfocused%20entrepreneurFreepik In the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship, neurodivergent i... read more
BECOMING A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR: TIPS FOR TEENAGE GIRLSfrom 2023 in ( life / employment / entrepreneurship / advice )
pexels.com/photo/a-female-teenager-using-her-laptop-6473102Image via Pexels . Unpaid promotional links herein.by mailto:spencer.gray@Spencer Gray Entrepreneurship can be an incredibly empowering path for teenage girls. By carving out your own space in the b... read more
STILL MORE ADVICE FOR WRITERSfrom 2023 in ( culture / writing / advice )
I came across this video last night and thought, Yes! Thank you! This guy (and Lee Child) share my disagreement with the saying, Show, Don't Tell. As Child puts it, You tell a story. You don't show a story. That saying might apply to visual story-telling such as film and TV, not so much the written word.Anyw... read more
TIPS WHEN LOOKING FOR AN ACCESSIBLE HOMEfrom 2023 in ( life / help / advice / home-buying )
Accessible homes aren't as few and far between as you might imagine. In fact, it is possible to find a home that will cater to all your requirements if you know where to look and who to contact to make it happen. This guide shared by friendsnews.com/Friend... read more
CREATING JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIESfrom 2023 in ( life / money / employment / advice )
Great article!
People with disabilities often have difficulty entering the job market due to a lack of access to applications, reasonable accommodations, and support networks. Employers can make their hiring process more inclusive by taking deliberate steps to provide more job opportunities for people with disabilities. By doing so, employers can help create a... read more
THE FOUR S'Sfrom 2022 in ( life / help / advice )
Be STRONG, be SMART, be SOFT, be SIMPLE. That's it. And don't confuse soft with weak or simple with stupid. Simplicity is the hallmark of genius.... read more
REDUCE FOOD WASTE BY STORING FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES PROPERLYfrom 2022 in ( life / health / food / advice )
Bananas: Bananas release high levels of ethylene gas, so store them alone on the counter. Once they're ripe, move bananas to the fridge for a couple of days until you're ready to eat them. Buy bananas that are still a little green so they don't get overripe too quickly.Berries: Bla... read more
ELEMENTS OF A STORYfrom 2021 in ( culture / writing / advice )
They say...What are the main ELEMENTS OF A STORY? Setting; Character; Plot; Conflict; Theme; Point-of-view; Tone; Style;... but I would put them in order of importance: Character, Conflict, Plot, Point-of-view, Theme, Style, Tone, SettingRead,... read more
KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE FROM DOGNAPPINGfrom 2021 in ( family / pets / dogs / advice )
If you're anything like us here at Breed Advisor, we simply can't imagine life without our four-legged family members. That's why we were horrified to learn that approximately 2 million canines are dognapped each year.Sadly, dog abductions have become increasingly common over the past decade. In fact, American K... read more
ORDER AN ANGEL SHOTfrom 2021 in ( life / health / safety / advice )
I had no idea. Good to know. If you ever feel uncomfortable at a bar, or require some form of assistance, order an angel shot and a bartender will escort you to your car. It could delish.com/food-news/a50929/ordering-an-angel-shot-could-save-your-life/save your life . ... read more
INGREDIENTS OF A NOVELfrom 2021 in ( culture / writing / advice )
VARIOUS WRITERS' RULES Write a draft. Then let it rest. -- Stephen King;Read a lot. -- King;Never use a long word when a short one will do. -- George Orwell;Never use the passive voice when you can use the active voice. -- Orwell;Know and understand your audi... read more
LOOKING TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL, PERMANENT-LIKE? HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONSfrom 2020 in ( life / travel / advice )
If you're looking to get away from it all, here is some hopefully useful information. If you're primarily English-speaking (maybe looking to move permanently), here's a list of countries (whose primary language is NOT English) ranked by ef.com/wwen/epi/English Proficiency Index for their Eng... read more
FOUR REASONS WHY BELIEF IN AUTHORITY IS THE MOST DANGEROUS SUPERSTITIONfrom 2020 in ( life / help / advice )
Question authority, including the authority that told you to question authority. -- Sixth grade girl: wakingtimes.com/5-reasons-belief-authority-dangerous-superstition/wakingtimes.com/5... read more
LEE CHILD QUOTEfrom 2020 in ( culture / writing / advice / quotes )
Don't get it right, get it written! -- jackreacher.com/Lee Child /pages/new-rules-for-writers/New Rules for Writers -- /pages/your-novel-blueprint/Your Novel Blueprint -- /page... read more
ALWAYS READ ARTICLES FROM THE BOTTOM UPfrom 2020 in ( education / news / advice )
You should always read politically-sensitive articles from the bottom, up. That way you start with the most salient facts (usually downplayed and put at the bottom). Take the headline (often misleading) with a grain of salt since that is the conclusion they want you to reach, as well as the pictures of coffins (or whatever scare tact... read more
HOW TO READ THE NEWSfrom 2020 in ( education / news / advice )
It's not the most original observation you'll read this week, but it's one of the most important: the news lies to you by omission. Shocked? I thought not. But let's really interrogate what this means.: ta... read more
MORE ADVICE FOR WRITERSfrom 2020 in ( culture / writing / advice )
People read fiction seeking clarity -- in the payoff at the end of the book -- so, one of the worst things a writer can do is to create confusion. People also read fiction for a taste of something better than their own reality. So, keep it clear and concise and, most importantly, interesting... without getting too implausible. It doesn't ... read more
THOUGHTS ON WRITINGfrom 2020 in ( culture / writing / advice )
Louis L'Amour once said he could write while sitting in the middle of the freeway. That didn't impress me at the time, but now it does.Not one, but two dogs threw up behind me as I wrote. Was that a commentary on my writing? Wouldn't be the first time.As I told these guys in the job interview, If you're wondering where ... read more
GET RID OF DOG URINE SMELLfrom 2020 in ( family / pets / dogs / advice )
Does your whole house smell like dog urine? If so, you've come to the right place! If a dog hasn't been trained correctly or is suffering from a health problem, it's likely that it won't be able to control itself in the house. If your dog is peeing in the house, make sure not to scold it, but ... read more
BE READY FOR THE NEXT POWER FAILUREfrom 2020 in ( education / tech / energy / advice )
A cousin just installed a 16kW generator to power the whole house. It goes on and off automatically, triggered by power failure and restoration, and runs on natural gas. See /images/videos/generator.movvideo here. It costs about $4K plus installation. Various models on generac... read more
GOOD ARTICLE ABOUT STORYTELLINGfrom 2020 in ( culture / writing / advice )
Pop culture today is obsessed with the battle between good and evil. Traditional folktales never were. What changed?: getpocket.com/explore/item/the-good-guy-bad-guy-myththe-good-guy-bad-gu... read more
BEST AND WORST SELF-PUBLISHING SITESfrom 2019 in ( culture / writing / advice )
This is a good site showing who to trust (or not) when it comes to self-publishing: selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-service-reviews/Self-Publishing Services Rated by the Alliance of Independent Authors /pages/new-rules-for-writers/New Rules for Writers --... read more
WORLD'S OLDEST PM TO YOUNGEST: LISTEN TO OLD PEOPLE & HOLD ONTO IDEALISMfrom 2019 in ( life / help / advice / politics )
Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad, the world's oldest prime minister, has offered the world's youngest, Finland's Sanna Marin, some words of wisdom as she takes on her new role: Ask old people for their advice.: ... read more
DIGGING A SHALLOW WELLfrom 2019 in ( life / health / advice / home-garden )
Digging a shallow well from dowsing to digging to capping. This shallow well will provide water for our bees and supporting plants. This dig uses a modified hand auger and took about 4 hours to complete (17 feet with nearly 4 feet of water).This guy makes it look easy: youtu.be/5rYPR... read more
GREAT FOREIGN TRAVEL TIPSfrom 2019 in ( life / travel / advice )
The youtube.com/user/HoboTravelerHobo Traveler tells it like it is: don't rent a car, some cultures dishonest, police dangerous. : youtu.be/GNBfZ6oX73wyoutu.be/GNBfZ6oX73w What Countries Give You... read more
WORDS TO LIVE BYfrom 2018 in ( culture / quotes / advice )
Stay loose, keep moving, stay true to yourself... always. /images/meme-always-be-batman.webpThis (click link) is pretty good advice , too.... read more
HOW TO DRAIN A TOILETfrom 2017 in ( life / help / maintenance / advice )
I realized halfway through the task of draining the toilet that I didn't know how. I'd never done it before. I've drained the tank plenty of times, but not the toilet bowl itself.It all started after I had to use a snake to unclog it. The snake left marks. My wife bought some amazon.com/dp/B0... read more
SIGNS OF A STROKEfrom 2017 in ( life / health / advice / recovery )
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters... S.T.R.A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke... totally . He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. The strok... read more
SPEND TIME INSTEAD OF MONEYfrom 2017 in ( life / money / advice )
Great idea!... around the world, people are using a system of exchange that requires something everyone is, for the most part, given equally, every day: Time. (prepare for so many popups, they'll cover... read more
PARENTING TIP #426from 2017 in ( family / advice )
: When taking out recycling/trash, check its contents. I almost threw out our daughter's purse and wallet! #parentingtips... read more
DUMBING YOURSELF DOWNfrom 2017 in ( life / health / mental / advice )
Be careful when dumbing yourself down. Before you know it, you will succeed. #dumbingusdown... read more
IF YOUR BRAKES GO OUTfrom 2017 in ( life / help / advice / auto )
If your brakes ever go out, just shift into Park. Better to ruin the transmission than to die! You're welcome! Don't ask. :)... read more
WRITERS NEED FOLLOWERS?from 2016 in ( culture / writing / advice )
Publishers and writing gurus preach that writers need followers. The problem is that emotionally-stable people don't want followers. They want friends, compatriots, people who listen, not followers. Especially zombie followers. They're the worst! :)But seriously, I don't trust anyone who actively seeks follower... read more
NEVER COMBINE THESE OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGSfrom 2016 in ( life / health / drugs / advice )
Never combine these over-the-counter drugs. Your life may be endangered. Good to know! Painkillers and anti-anxiety medications. The metabolic pathways inside the body that are affected by opioid painkillers like hydrocodone (Oxycontin) are the same ones affected by benzodiazepines. Both classes of drugs depress certain bodily fu... read more
DARE TO BE NICEfrom 2015 in ( life / help / advice )
... (or friendly, even) once in a while instead of cool. As my brother-in-law says, Jus' sayin'.... read more
HOW TO STOP BLEEDINGfrom 2015 in ( life / health / treatment / advice )
I looked online and it's hard to find direct, simple instructions, they tend to get academic or theoretical about it. It's very simple: APPLY HARD PRESSURE!Once, I cut myself on the job trying to free a piece of metal, and got smacked in the forehead with the metal piece, and it was flowing pretty steadily. I got a paper towel and app... read more
ADVICE FOR WRITINGfrom 2014 in ( culture / writing / advice )
A writer's narrative perspective (their voice, or, how they come across to their reader) must be: This is me talking to you. That's it. Nothing more, nothing less. It's not: This is me 100 years ago speaking in a classical voice. It's not: Speaking as if from professor to student or from adult to child. It's n... read more
DON'T CALM DOWNfrom 2014 in ( life / health / mental / advice )
Go ahead and let yourself get excited. It's OK! You might even enjoy yourself. They say ...getting excited helps with performance anxiety. titleget excited, it's okay hrefactivistpost.com/2013/12/dont-keep-calm.html#moreat activistpost.com or style hrefh... read more
SIT UP STRAIGHTfrom 2013 in ( life / health / advice )
... like my father always said. Apparently, there's more than just a physical benefit. Body language is closely related to posture -- the way we move our bodies affects how others see us as well as our own moods and h... read more
LESSONS IN THE ART OF LIVINGfrom 2013 in ( life / help / advice )
Good guidelines. The snippet below is the most useful part:In DBT dialectical behavior therapy, the skill is encapsulated in a mnemonic device known as...: psychol... read more
IF CALLED TO JURY DUTY, BE INFORMEDfrom 2013 in ( life / help / advice / legal )
Click below for more info: fija.org/fija.org FIJA works to inform potential jurors...of their traditional, legal authority to refuse to enforce unjust lawsthat they cannot be required to check their consciences at the courthouse doorthat they cannot be punished ... read more
YOUR NOVEL BLUEPRINTfrom 2013 in ( culture / writing / advice / novels )
Good article for writers. Writing a novel and building a house are pretty similar when you think about it. For instance, most builders or homeowners spend a lot of time dreaming...... read more
YOU ARE THE SOLUTION YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FORfrom 2012 in ( life / help / advice )
Instead of joining one more group, walking on one more march, giving to one more money bomb, sending one more breathless email about how important this issue is, do me a favor, go to the mirror and say to yourself... 'I (state your name) will take personal responsibility for my thoughts, relationships, assets and path in my... read more
ESCAPE FROM ZIP TIESfrom 2011 in ( culture / people / advice / crime )
If you're ever unlawfully detained, this might be good to know:from the rear -- titlefrom the rear hrefyoutube.com/watch?v1ZvEXcRE4BUescape from zip ties in front -- youtube.com/watch?vD2T4-p71q4Qescape ... read more
ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATESfrom 2011 in ( life / help / advice / schools )
To anyone teaching or raising kids, of any age, here's some advice dished out at a high school speech about 11 things they did not learn in school. He talked about how feel-good, politically correct teaching has created a full generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world. ... read more
DON'T TAKE POTASSIUM IODIDE UNLESS ALREADY EXPOSED TO RADIATIONfrom 2011 in ( life / health / advice / treatment )
Click below: Washingtonsblog.com/2011/03/dont-take-potassium-iodide-unless-you.htmldont-take-potassium-iodide-unless Here's a website all about nuclear energy, courtesy of my brother: allthingsnuclear.org/all things nuclear/ ... read more
NEW RULES FOR WRITERSfrom 2011 in ( culture / writing / advice )
huffpost.com/entry/new-rules-for-writersb808558Anis Shivani: New Rules For Writers: Ignore Publicity, Shun Crowds, Refuse Recognition And More These rules totally go against every prescription for writing success you'll hear as a young new writer from all quarters: ... read more
4 SIMPLE WAYS TO MINIMIZE HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALSfrom 2010 in ( life / help / advice / home-garden )
We are addicted to chemicals: bleach, ammonia, window cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, drain cleaner, shampoo, body wash, laundry detergent, fabric softener, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, body creams, shave gel, dish soap, antibacterial spray, deodorizer, mildew remover, and the list goes on and on.... read more
THE SNEAKIEST NEW SHOPPING SCAMSfrom 2010 in ( life / help / advice / shopping )
The holidays are nearly upon us and the souring economy is on everyone's minds. Considering the economic climate we need to be much more cautious about our shopping and be on the lookout for scams. : hr... read more
HOW TO ANONYMIZE YOUR BROWSINGfrom 2010 in ( education / tech / computers / advice )
To anonymize your browsing, use one of these anonymizer sites and/or programs:Sites anonymouse.org/cgi-bin/anon-cgi//pages/Anonymouse.org connectinprivate.com/ConnectInPrivate.com the-cloak.com/Cl... read more
HOW TO RESTORE CONTACTS IN WINDOWS LIVE MAILfrom 2009 in ( education / tech / computers / advice )
Q: I had some problems with this program. I fixed the POP and SMTP server designations, and it works now. However, I've lost my contacts -- the folder is blank. The funny thing is, when I type some letters in the to box, names come up. Do you have any idea how I can restore my contacts list?A: From this web page, href... read more
HOW TO MAKE OUTLOOK 2003 OPEN TO YOUR CALENDAR BY DEFAULTfrom 2009 in ( education / tech / computers / advice )
copied from helpdesk.ilstu.edu/kb/index.phtml?kbid1326helpdesk.ilstu.edu/kb/index.phtml?kbid1326 By default, when you launch Outlook it opens to your Inbox. You can create a shortcut to Outlook so it opens to your calendar instead. To force Outlook to open your calendar as your default view, do the ... read more
TRANSFERRING ITUNES TO NEW COMPUTERfrom 2009 in ( education / tech / computers / advice )
QUESTION: How do I transfer iTunes to my new computer?ANSWER: I have copied your iTunes from the old computer to the new. If you haven't already authorized your current computer, support.apple.com/kb/HT1727?viewlocaleen-UShere's how. If you subscribe to Apple Mus... read more
MISSED APPOINTMENTfrom 2009 in ( education / tech / computers / advice )
Well, it's happened again, luckily for only the second time in my career. A customer called me to their house, only to not be home or pretend to not be home when I got there. People, if you change your mind, just call and cancel! There is no cancellation fee! In this case, I had called her about an hour prior to the scheduled time to ask a q... read more
FIXING PROFILE PROBLEMS IN OUTLOOK 2003from 2009 in ( education / tech / computers / advice )
To recreate/fix your Outlook 2003 profile, do the following:Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Mailclick on Show ProfilesAdd a new profilegive it any NEW name you wantclick OKAdd your same old account back as a new account, click NextAdd it as a POP3 account, click Next... read more
MAILBOX OVER THE LIMITfrom 2009 in ( education / tech / computers / advice )
QUESTION: I started getting notices that my mailbox is over its limit. I have archived items over 90 days. What else can I do to stop these messages?Isn't this pretty much the same as archiving to my hard drive?I use three months. ANSWER: You can create an Outlook Personal Folder (PST file) where you can move messages to reduc... read more
ADVICE PAGEfrom 2008 in ( life / help / advice )
You're asking me?! Actually, here's some advice:People need to be listened to -- preferably agreed with -- more than anything else. If you could do one thing for someone that would be it. Controlling a bad habit can be like controlling a car. You have to get inside it and take the wheel. Rising above it doesn't always work. ... read more
A FEW TIPSfrom 2001 in ( life / help / advice )
Reheat PizzaHeat up leftover pizza in a non-stick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works. Easy Deviled EggsPut cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till... read more
