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My Interview With Clive Barker
You’re an artist. You work considerably longer than the standard 40 hours per week to hone and perfect your craft. You desire and deserve to finally earn a living through your art.
By Joel Eisenberg8 years ago in Horror
Opera's Race Problem
Many of today’s most popular operas traditionally take place in locations considered exotic by Western culture: Verdi’s epic Aida takes place in Ancient Egypt. Puccini’s famous Turandot takes place in medieval China, and his Madame Butterfly in late nineteenth-century Japan.
By Sophie de Merteuil8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'All the Money in the World'
Don Shanahan is an elementary educator who is also a press credentialed film critic in the Chicago area and one of the founders of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle. Combining those lenses together, his site is "Every Movie Has a Lesson" and he writes film reviews with life lessons in mind from the serious to the farcical.
By Don Shanahan8 years ago in Geeks
Becoming a Freelancer
So, you want to be a freelancer? Let me be the first of many to start out by telling you that it sure as heck isn’t going to be easy. If you have thick skin and endless determination, then you “may” have what it takes! Being without steady and/or stable work can cause even the most level-headed of us to crumble under pressure. The pressure to land contacts, jobs, and make connections intensifies when our own livelihood is at stake.
By Nicole (Nikki) M.8 years ago in Journal
When Abuse Pretends It Isn't
Ok, so this is going to be a touchy article, regardless of what experience you have with it. Talking about mental illness (especially when you don't suffer from anything too serious yourself) is usually considered a little off-base. I try to keep my opinions to myself regarding most precarious social issues because no matter what it seems to cause unnecessary upset feelings and judgement, even if nobody is willing to admit it. But hey, I feel like this is important, and I wish I could have read something like this a year ago when I was in the throes of an abusive relationship and battling a mental illness that wasn't my own. If you've ever felt trapped by guilt, you probably have a good idea where I'm coming from. It really makes you question your morality. I never saw myself as someone who would abandon a person battling a MI, I thought it would make me a bad person and some days I feel like it does.
By Carly Anne 8 years ago in Psyche
How to Invest in Bitcoin and Succeed
Should I invest in Bitcoin, or is it already too late to make any money off the mysterious cryptocurrency? Despite being all over the evening news lately, many people still aren't sure just what in the hell is Bitcoin.
By Stan Kubler8 years ago in 01
Benefits of Adopting an Animal
Many people worry that adopting an animal will be too hard on their lifestyle and take up too much time and effort. You would be surprised just how great having an animal can be despite some of their difficulties.
By Brooke N8 years ago in Petlife
Why You Should Quit Drinking and Smoke Weed Instead
Even though weed is beginning to get legalised in places across the US and out of it, in many places it's still very illegal. It makes you wonder- how is a plant illegal, but more dangerous substances like alcohol and tobacco are completely fine to consume?
By C Rider8 years ago in Potent
Essentials for Your Car Emergency Kit
Even if you drive one of the most reliable cars out there, there is still a possibility of breaking down and becoming stranded—which obviously can be scary. Scarier yet would be breaking down without any tools for an emergency situation.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Wheel
My Top Tracks of 2017
My favourites of the past year, in no particular order... and yes I included myself in there too.... Mysterious singer, songwriter, and producer that names herself after 'God' and hides her face? Yes please. Elohim was my special find of 2017, an eclectic sound so unique to her alone. She recently finished touring with Alison Wonderland, this is her latest offering. Enjoy.
By Samantha Bentley8 years ago in Beat
No-Bake Eclair Layer Cake
Throw on that apron and throw out that oven; you won't need it with this super easy no-bake layer cake. When I want dessert, I can never decide on just one. Do I want chocolate cake, freshly baked cookies, flakey pastries, or maybe warm donuts? It's even more difficult to find a fast, easy, and cheap dessert to take to that family gathering, or work party, that doesn't present itself as something you just threw together. Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to inform you, I have found the recipe that does just the trick!
By Rachel Russell8 years ago in Feast
4 Things I Wish I Knew About Becoming a Mom
Being a mom is the best feeling in the world. You get these beautiful creatures and wonder how you got so lucky. Of course you'd do anything for them and all that mushy, sweet stuff everyone always says. But what about the other stuff? The not so sweet things aren't always talked about. Especially in my case. Here's 4 things I wish I would have known to better prepare myself for being a mother.
By Rachel Mcmichael8 years ago in Families
Pointers to Ease a New Year's Hangover
New Year's Eve is here and you are ready for the festivities. All you drinkers out there know tonight will be fun tomorrow morning is payday for it, especially if you have to work.
By Sue C8 years ago in Proof
7 Things I Learned Working on a Phone Sex Line
The phone rings. It’s Susan, the receptionist. There is a man on the other line. She tells me his name and who he wants me to be. He’s asked for Alice.
By No One’s Daughter8 years ago in Filthy
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Makeup
Ever wonder how to maximize your shopping experience when you want to dive in for beauty products? Want to find out some great insider tips? Tune in, the best moves are about to be fully disclosed!
By Viorela Calota8 years ago in Blush
How To Beat Your Gaming Backlog
Over the past few weeks, Steam, the PlayStation Store, and the Xbox Games Store have all been holding major sales, in which it was possible to pick up a lot of great games at very cheap prices.
By Gaby Ferreira8 years ago in Gamers
5 Books Featuring Abnormal Psychology You Need to Read
The Dinner- Herman Koch Sometimes I like reading books with unlikable characters, and oh man is Paul Lohman unlikable. The book begins with Paul talking about how he is hiding something from his wife. He rambles on about how perfect and loving their family is- which is comprised of him, his wife and their teenage son. And then, somewhat at odds with the aforementioned, he recounts catching his son doing something very disturbing on his phone.
By A. Smith8 years ago in Psyche
FIFA World Cup 2018: Group A Preview
Russia The hosts will be desperate to impress this summer, having failed to get past the group stages in their last four appearances in the World Cup. The furthest Russia have gone is to the Quarter-Finals, doing so three times, but have not matched this feat since 1970.
By Dom Hynes8 years ago in Cleats
How to Eat: IIFYM
Also known as macro-counting, this dieting practice requires a more in-depth understanding of your food than most other diets. With this technique, you figure out your nutritional requirements —based on your goals, activity level, etc.—and work your meals into those numbers. It has many wonderful aspects, not the least of which is that it’s more flexible than other “diets.” However, like all great things, it has aspects which some may find distasteful (ie, math).
By jovie8 years ago in Longevity
Tips on Throwing a New Year's Eve Party!
New Year’s Eve is the time of festive celebrations. Out with the old, in with the new. Many people get a sense of joy knowing that they can begin a clean slate. Everything from new weight loss ventures to saying goodbye to old habits come to the forefront at this time.
By Sue C8 years ago in Lifehack