Words like worm, trojan horse and zombie may seem like the stuff of science fiction, but they’re part of the reality of life online. Now that we communicate, work and entertain ourselves on the internet, these familiar terms start to take on new meaning. They’re just a few of the cybersecurity threats we face. While […] … learn more→

Before settling into my career as a professional college essay advisor and part-time acrobat (one of those things might not be true), I was pretty much a professional job searcher. Pinballing between the worlds of advertising, television promotion, educational marketing and freelance writing, my ability to revise my resume was continuously tested. Over the course […] … learn more→

After a serious accident, you may find yourself wondering where exactly to go next. You may be temporarily or even permanently unable to continue your work as usual. This doesn’t even include your duties at home, with family, or even hobbies that you miss out on. Here are some valuable tips and insight to start […] … learn more→

It’s a lean time for writers, as arts funding shrinks on all sides, journalists are laid off in droves, broadcasting budgets are slashed, and book publishing remains in a state of seemingly unceasing upheaval. It often seems as if the age of living by the pen may be brought to a close by an increasingly […] … learn more→

We all know that good sleep leads to better results. We feel better, look better, and work better after getting a good night’s sleep. Most of us make a genuine effort to improve our sleep habits. However, it can sometimes be difficult to attain this improvement. It may be tricky to pinpoint the exact reason […] … learn more→

The safety of electronic cigarettes has been a subject of mixed messages over the last few years. Studies have linked e-cigs to a wide range of issues but even then, health experts still maintain the idea of using electronic cigarettes is still way safer compared to smoking itself. Part of the reason why many people […] … learn more→

In his wonderful collection of correspondence, Letters of Note, editor Shaun Usher includes one from Robert Pirosh, a New York copywriter. Pirosh wanted a job as a screenwriter and in an attempt to secure such a post he composed what Usher describes as: One of the greatest, most effective cover letters ever to be written. […] … learn more→

In many countries, turning 18 marks the transition into adulthood. With it comes the delights and difficulties of all new rights and responsibilities, from voting to drinking alcohol. Now, there’s talk that it could also be the beginning of an international adventure. Last year, members of the European Parliament debated whether young Europeans should be […] … learn more→

Finding a new career can be incredibly difficult. Nevertheless, it is absolutely pertinent to choose something that will maintain your interest for the long run. Workers will benefit most by sticking with the same job for a long duration. Therefore, it is essential to choose a career that will be fun, exciting and motivating. If […] … learn more→

With so much going on – chemical warfare waged on innocents, the rollback of environmental measures intended to mitigate global warming, saber-rattling over North Korea – it’s interesting to see the attention paid to the congressional rollback of a Federal Communications Commission regulation. Apparently it has caused bipartisan outrage, with even Trump-supporting Redditors and Breitbart […] … learn more→