Photo from iStockPhoto.com. On social media, you stop on a photo of your friend beside their company’s president as they hand your friend an award. Or you notice a thousand TikTokers leave hearts for the video of a woman being given a medal at work. But none of these accolades come with higher pay. ItContinueContinue reading “The Generation of More Awards and Less Pay”
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The Problem with Kendrick Lamar and His Need of Validation
Photo of Rapper Kendrick Lamar from ShiestyPlug.com. Kendrick Lamar has broken records in hip-hop and gotten more awards than most, but a recurring theme of his is based on whining about not being congratulated by certain people. His need for validation speaks loudly of a deeper issue Kendrick Lamar suffers from which is untamed ego.ContinueContinue reading “The Problem with Kendrick Lamar and His Need of Validation”
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The 3 Reasons Why You Need a Cover Letter and How It Gets You Interviewed
Photo from iStock.com. You’ve probably applied to a dozen jobs, and you’re probably asking yourself why you haven’t gotten at interview yet. Don’t give up. Here’s the secret. Even though you might have an A+ résumé, you need a cover letter to match. If you’re wondering when to use a cover letter, use one wheneverContinueContinue reading “The 3 Reasons Why You Need a Cover Letter and How It Gets You Interviewed”
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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”
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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”
Girl, Wash Your Hands
Photo of Brianna Chickenfry and Grace O’Maller, hosts of PlanBri podcast. Photo from Google.com. With the rise of some podcasters comes a debate about the effectiveness of handwashing and if it should be done at all. On PlanBri, while questioning the hygiene of men, the hosts, Brianna Chickenfry and Grace O’Maller discussed using the restroomContinueContinue reading “Girl, Wash Your Hands”
Put Some Green Vegetables on that Plate
The above photo is from 100DaysofRealFood.com. Corn tastes good, but green vegetables are important to the human diet, both adults and children. When parents prepare a meal, they sometimes are more concerned with having a three- or four-course meal than what the meal is made of. Without green vegetables, a person’s body and their children’sContinueContinue reading “Put Some Green Vegetables on that Plate”
Truth Be Bold Newsletter November 11, 2024
Check out the Truth Be Bold Newsletter by The Reeders Block below. See what you missed, solve the riddle and read the three jewels. Don’t forget to subscribe if you have not. This blog is written by The Reeders Block. Join the email list to get notifications on new blog posts, newsletters and books. This newsletter isContinueContinue reading “Truth Be Bold Newsletter November 11, 2024”
NaNoWriMo’s Writing Contest and the Ai Writer Fallout
One of the first novels I wrote was during NaNoWriMo, inspired by all the energy of the participating writers. Many of these writers had never written a full-length novel, but this month of friendly competition gave them cause to. However, NaNoWriMo’s allowing the use of Ai to write complete novels for the competition has leftContinueContinue reading “NaNoWriMo’s Writing Contest and the Ai Writer Fallout”
Him Too: That One Time a Star Football Player was Incarcerated for a False Rape and Lost Everything
Photo of Public Speaker and Author Brian Banks. Photo from The Brian Banks Story on Facebook. When faced with the option of life in prison or pleading no contest to rape and doing five years in prison followed by a lifetime of parole, high school star football player Brian Banks chose the later. This cameContinueContinue reading “Him Too: That One Time a Star Football Player was Incarcerated for a False Rape and Lost Everything”
The Last Stand for the American Middle Class has Failed: Let Them Eat Cake
VP Harris’s presidential campaign might have been the last stand for the American Middle Class. While Harris promised thousands of dollars towards the down payment of homes for first-time buyers, Trump reminded Americans of the $1,200 stimulus checks he “gave” them (It was really the Democrats who did this, but Trump, the salesman that heContinueContinue reading “The Last Stand for the American Middle Class has Failed: Let Them Eat Cake”
What Happened to Javion Magee?
Javion Magee’s cousin discusses the circumstances of his death in this video. On September 11, 2024, 21-year-old Chicago truck driver Javion Magee’s body was found with a rope around his neck in Henderson, NC, and his family believes there might have been foul play. This is the timeline of Javion’s final hours, as described byContinueContinue reading “What Happened to Javion Magee?”
Lil Durk was Snitched on by OTF Member
Lil Durk left. Rapper OTF Jam right. Image from @SayCheese on X (formerly Twitter). Court documents show that an OTF member who had previously been released after serving over 12 years in prison snitched on Chicago rapper Lil Durk in connection with a murder-for-hire plot targeting rapper Quando Rondo in which Quando’s cousin Saviay’a Robinson,ContinueContinue reading “Lil Durk was Snitched on by OTF Member”
Rapper Lil Durk Booked for Murder-for-Hire Plot
Rapper Lil Durk shown above. Photo from WGNTV.com. According to WGNTV Chicago, well-known Chicago drill rapper and cofounder of OTF Lil Durk has been arrested for murder-for-hire involving a rapper named Quando Rondo in which Quando’s cousin was murdered. What Happened On November 6, 2020, rapper (and close associate of Lil Durk) King Von wasContinueContinue reading “Rapper Lil Durk Booked for Murder-for-Hire Plot”
Managers Who Write Badly are Laughed at
I wrote An Explanation of Quotation Marks, Commas, Comma Splices and Run-On Sentences for business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, supervisors, managers or anybody who wants to learn how to write better. You don’t have to be a writing expert, but you should have a basic understanding of writing before sending out that email to dozens ofContinueContinue reading “Managers Who Write Badly are Laughed at”
Logan Paul and the Lunchly Disaster
Photo Left to Right: Logan Paul, KSI and Mr. Beast. Far Right: YouTuber Rosanna Pansino. Photo from AVClub.com. Social media stars Logan Paul, Mr. Beast and KSI have launched a new food product called Lunchly, similar in concept to the popular Lunchables. Unlike Lunchables with decades of great reviews and warm reception, Lunchly seems toContinueContinue reading “Logan Paul and the Lunchly Disaster”
Tim Walz and JD Vance Debate Time and Channel
Vice Presidential Candidates JD Vance (Left) and Tim Walz (Right). Photo from CBSNews.com Democrat vice presidential candidate Tim Walz will face Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance in a debate tonight, and it won’t be like the one between VP Harris and Donald Trump, where there was a clear victor. JD Vance is not onlyContinueContinue reading “Tim Walz and JD Vance Debate Time and Channel”
Americans Seemingly Did Better Economically Under Trump: An Uncomfortable Fact
Photo of President-Elect Donald Trump moments after a failed assassin attempt. Photo from Vox.com. During Vice President Harris and Donald Trump’s first presidential debate on ABC, moderator David Murr asked the first question: When it comes to the economy, do you believe Americans are better off than they were four years ago? VP Harris gaveContinueContinue reading “Americans Seemingly Did Better Economically Under Trump: An Uncomfortable Fact”
Hillbilly Eulogy: The Rise and Constant Fall of a Man Whose Spine Dissolved
Photo from Wired.com “I’m just riding the wave,” is likely what JD Vance is saying behind doors when he’s inevitably asked, “Why Trump?” As with his name, JD Vance has changed his political stance from what it once was. In this instance, he’s done so seemingly to boost his lukewarm political career. A Man ofContinueContinue reading “Hillbilly Eulogy: The Rise and Constant Fall of a Man Whose Spine Dissolved”
Woman Suffering Mental Health Crisis Killed by Police
Photo of Victoria Lee, 25, from fox5ny.com Victoria Lee, 25, was shot to death by Fort Lee, New Jersey, police after her brother called 911 because she was having a mental health crisis. The police showed up, engaged with Victoria’s brother before pulling him out of the apartment. Inside, Victoria stayed with her mother andContinueContinue reading “Woman Suffering Mental Health Crisis Killed by Police”