It must be supplanted to every mind thereof, that the admittance of one’s wrongness does not degrade one’s capability, for it is said that only when we accept our ignorance that wisdom proliferates. The wrongness of action contributes to the formu...

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...

A group of Taiwan-based political watchers have launched a set of English language audio and video podcasts to help open an window on the ins and outs of current affairs on Taiwan.

The Great Indian Book Tour - Indore Chapter_ is going to be  organized in Medi-Caps University, Indore in collaboration with the Sahityik Club of the university from 6-8 November, 2019.The Great Indian Book Tour started its journey from Jaipur...

Recently, (Oct. 28 to be specific) there was a LGBT march that happened in Taiwan, and it was the largest one held in Asia!

Personally, I attended and walked in the march for about an hour, and was extremely happy with all the positive energy s...

The Duterte administration should learn from its neighboring countries out of the continuing adversities in the disputed territories - that China’s diplomatic aids are nothing but a carrot and stick foreign policy strategy to further strengthen it...

For those of you who don't know (which I would hope isn't a lot of you) Taiwan is a little island just off the coast of China. But don't belittle Taiwan because of its size, their reputation for street food is off the charts, and rightfully so. 
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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 ...

First off, I feel your pain. I have dropped red wine on my mattress more than once. You would think that I would have learned by now, but a glass of wine in bed is too enjoyable. That being said, if you have managed to get red wine on your mattres...

I'm sure you have all heard about Logan Paul and his public scandal of posting a video of a suicide body in the Japanese suicide forest on Youtube. Logan Paul is a youtube vlogger (video blogger), who posts daily vlogs of what goes on in his life,...

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...

I want to start off with the fact that I am personally not a very good dancer: but definitely one in learning. I have never found 'not knowing how to dance' a huge problem (except for in school dances, of course) until I started to do theater. 

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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

I'm sure everyone has heard the saying "ignorance is bliss" over and over again in so many different situations. But what does it mean really? Well, of course it implies different things in different situations, but most of the time, it generall...

“Choose a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life.” 

Well, maybe just the weekends.  That said, we do spend most of our adult waking hours working and many of us continue to work into our mid-60’s.
But there are those...

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...

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....

One of the most problematic things for kids and teens these days is: lack of sleep. Yes, it might be because they are up late watching TV shows or procrastinating and doing whatever to put off their homework, but ultimately, it leads up to the com...

Debating whether or not to upgrade to the new iPhone? look no further

Taylor Swift has turned into Donald Trump.
Ah, shit. It's only entertainment and very finely constructed, but listen to what she has to say.
I Did Something Bad

They say I did something badThen why's it feel so good?They say I did something...

Most pet care businesses face the same frustration. Staff members work hard, owners invest in training, and everyone cares about the animals. Yet results vary from day to day. One groomer handles anxious dogs differently from another. Boarding sta...

Sometimes the most important things can be the hardest to say.  Using a pen name gives you the freedom to share your feelings without the strings. To get things out. Plus, exuberance can be catching!  Your catharsis awaits.

In his recent book, James Comey was pretty gentle in his treatment of Donald Trump. He likens Trump's approach to governing to a mob boss, but doesn't make the point with much force.

"As I found myself thrust into the Trump orbit, I once agai...

There are many places where you can practice writing online. There is of course here, WriterShelf. I like it the best because of the ability to have multiple pen names. Still, it's good to have different places to write in addition to WriterShelf.

This is a VERY debated over topic, especially with those of us in the music community. Everybody has a different preference whether it be listening with playing these types of groups. 

Chamber Music (Quartets, Octets, Duets) usually involve muc...

The tech company where I’d landed not long out of school was all about innovating. We felt like trailblazers and in many ways were just that.
A couple of years in, one of the original founders started a new project for a solution in an emerging...