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I make a modest living as a freelance writer, but I don't mind spending up to $1,000 a year on coffee
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I paid off my student loans 9 years early by freelance writing on the side, and I have 5 tips for anyone who wants to do the same
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Zelensky Calls On Ukrainians in Occupied Territory to Resist Russian Draft
With Russia laying the groundwork to formally annex areas it is occupying, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine directly asked Ukrainians to help the nation's war effort even from within the occupied territory. Russian-backed officials in…
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Local artist returns to freelance work
Corry resident Jeff Rathbun can draw from a wide array of life experiences when he creates artwork, and he is available for anyone who may need his skills for such things as flyers, cards, cartoons or other materials. A 1965 graduate of Corry Area…
5 people on their unexpected 'dream' jobs, from Trader Joe's to sports management
Finding a job that you love can take some trial and error. Five people share how they pivoted from the career paths they were on to pursue their dream jobs. One person started his own sports management company; another became a voiceover artist in…
Why I am not running for mayor, even though I really want to
The most important part of the municipal election is coming but John Tory is, for now, coasting to mayoral victory with very little effort defending his record. He has only agreed to one debate organized by Tory-friendly Toronto Region Board of…
Legendary Strength Coach Dan John Explains How You Can Work Up to a 100 Pushup Set
Dan John, the fitness writer and former Olympian, frequently shares advice and insights gleaned from his career as a professional athlete and performance coach on his YouTube channel. In a recent video, John responds to a follower who asked how…
Get ready for more hand-wringing from Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives
Michelle Rempel Garner may be the MP for Calgary-Nose Hill, but for a brief moment in the House of Commons the other day, she represented millions of Canadians beyond her own riding. Her seating assignment on the Conservative bench one row behind…
Comic-Con Museum Exhibit Chronicles a Famous Writer's Mass-Market Impact
With its newest exhibit, the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park is offering a moveable feast to pop culture junkies and fans of great literature “Hemingway in Comics” takes a look at literary giant Ernest Hemingway 's influence in pop…
'the future of work will be based on hacking uncertainty'
In spite of the criticism about social media, I still learn a lot from a platform like Twitter. The passing of Esko Kilpi this week has me reviewing some of his wise words, and there were many. This is a series of his tweets from 2012. Unlike…
'I was a female rideshare driver, there's a dark side'
When I first began driving for ridesharing apps, it just seemed like an easy way to earn cash quickly. I was living in California and the job market was horrible; I was doing multiple interviews without getting anywhere. So, in 2015, I decided to…
Understanding Zombie Capitalism and the Limitations of the Posh Left
Understanding Zombie Capitalism and the Limitations of the Posh Left: Learning from the Work of Mark Fisher k-punk: The Collected and Unpublished Work of Mark Fisher, 2004-16, Mark Fisher edited by Darren Ambrose, Repeater Books. Reviewed by…
Castillo, Mariners agree to $108M, 5-year deal through '27
SEATTLE (AP) — Right-hander Luis Castillo agreed to a $108 million, five-year contract with the Seattle Mariners that starts next season, giving up a chance to become a free agent after the 2023 World Series. The deal announced Saturday…
'My family of 8 live in a tiny house bus'
Before deciding to live in a two storey bus, my wife and I lived in a permanent home in Texas, along with our six kids. We had been based in Dallas for over ten years whilst also renting out another house. But everything changed in 2020 when we…
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