Author Archives: The Reeders Block

Police Kill Mother and Two-Month-Old Baby

Mitchell Holder and Maria Pike hold their daughter, Destinii Hope. Photo from KansasCity.com. “They shot my baby… It looked like her head exploded. Her blood splattered across my glasses… all I could do was scream.” This is how father Mitchell Holder described witnessing police shoot his two-month-old baby girl in a home in Independence, Missouri.ContinueContinue reading “Police Kill Mother and Two-Month-Old Baby”

Stop Listening to Passive Income “Gurus” on YouTube

Photo from YouTube channel Honest FBA. This is not an endorsement of Honest FBA. If you’ve ever used YouTube for more than five minutes, your attention has likely been caught by a smiling, fast-talking YouTuber who claims to be an Amazon millionaire. You’ve probably listened as they threw around various acronyms associated with apps orContinueContinue reading “Stop Listening to Passive Income “Gurus” on YouTube”

How to Write a Résumé that Gets You Interviewed (without Ai)

Photo from LinkedIn.com and career consultant Thomas Timothy Tart. Depending on the job, you might submit either a résumé or a CV, but this information applies to both. Writing your own résumé puts you in control of the information on your résumé and how it’s presented, making it stronger. Before a human lays eyes onContinueContinue reading “How to Write a Résumé that Gets You Interviewed (without Ai)”

Whatever Happened to Jay Versace, the Funny Internet Kid

Photo of former internet star Jay Versace. Photo from GlobalGrind.com. Jay Versace has millions of views and followers across social media because of his funny skits in which he sometimes plays an overly entitled, spoiled version of himself. Known for his sarcastic grin and biting comments, Jay once ruled the internet from TikTok to VineContinueContinue reading “Whatever Happened to Jay Versace, the Funny Internet Kid”

Who Voted for Trump and What His Reelection Says about Americans

Photo from MakeaMeme.org. Donald Trump’s first emergence into politics came when he famously questioned President Barack Obama’s citizenry. This vile conspiracy became known as the Birther Theory, nothing more than a baseless, racist lie used as a dog whistle to rile the foulest parts of the American psyche. This time, Trump ran on similar formsContinueContinue reading “Who Voted for Trump and What His Reelection Says about Americans”

6 Tips on Performing a Stellar Teaching Demo

Photo from HTU.edu. If you’ve ever made it past the thorough due diligence that comes with applying to be a college professor, you’ve likely done a teaching demonstration. If you did not get hired, you probably maintained your position as an adjunct or part-time educator of some sort. Although you’re likely excellent at teaching, yourContinueContinue reading “6 Tips on Performing a Stellar Teaching Demo”

A Scorned Woman, Cheating Fiancé and “Cartel” Quadruple Murder

Ermalinda Palomo, left, and her Fiancé Nathaniel Huey Jr. Photo from abc7Chicago.com. When Ermalinda Palomo, 50, found out her fiancé Nathaniel Huey Jr., 32, was cheating with a coworker, she created a catfish page to troll him and ultimately convince him to commit a quadruple murder on behalf of a nonexistent cartel. The results wereContinueContinue reading “A Scorned Woman, Cheating Fiancé and “Cartel” Quadruple Murder”

Stop Mixing Bleach with Dishwashing Liquid and Water

Contrary to popular belief, bleach and dishwashing liquid together are toxic. Bleach is known for its ability kill multiple viruses, so some people have unsafely started mixing bleach with dishwashing soap and water. Clean dishes are sanitary and a must in keeping a pest-free home. It makes sense to want to clean them as thoroughlyContinueContinue reading “Stop Mixing Bleach with Dishwashing Liquid and Water”