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 leftContinue 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 cameContinue 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 heContinue 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 byContinue reading "What Happened to Javion Magee?"
Shut Down Needy People
Photo from OurMindfulLife.com A friend needs to borrow $20 from you, a family member needs a ride or somebody needs something from you. What they are requesting is either money or time, and you have neither to waste. Even though it might be difficult, you have to shut down needy people. A Favor for aContinue reading "Shut Down Needy People"
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,Continue 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 wasContinue reading "Rapper Lil Durk Booked for Murder-for-Hire Plot"
Real Leaders Don’t Lead with Fear
Being a manager or a supervisor can be a stressful job, but it must be carried out in a respectful, professional manner. Some managers or supervisors use yelling, passive aggression or threats to establish authority over their subordinates, but this creates a hostile, toxic work environment. Ruling with Fear Part of being a good managerContinue reading "Real Leaders Don’t Lead with Fear"
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 ofContinue 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 toContinue reading "Logan Paul and the Lunchly Disaster"
The Reeders Block 