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What We Can Learn from the Literary Life of Jane Austen
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of the best romance writers of all time. She was the second youngest of a large family, her parents having connections to the aristocracy of England. However, compared to the Bingleys and Darcys of Austen’s social circle, her family was what we might today call middle-class, with her father being a reverend. The family enjoyed acting, which likely inspired Austen’s love of storytelling.
Ilana QuinnPublished 11 days ago in Journal
Superfood
Superfood - what is it? Is it natural food with a unique set of vitamins and minerals or just another marketing ploy in the food industry?
I’m Gonna Fight Writer’s Block
So this is a bit different from what I normally write. No book or anime reviews, no mindfulness. No, this is all about my brain and my insane inability to write fiction. Maybe it’s Covid catching up to me and taking all my creative drive, because I’ve had trouble writing fiction all year. I had a good spell back at the end of 2020, but 2021? Barren. It’s a desert out here.
Jack Of All Trades, Master of None
How did it end up that “well rounded” is a compliment yet, “jack of all trades” is used in a negative light? When I was growing up, I wanted to be exactly like my amazing sister. She had a passion for music and enjoyed playing piano, so I started lessons. She was in the high school marching band so I picked up the trumpet in middle school. She got a summer job as a tennis coach so I was her student until I took her job. She had a mathematical brain and loved engineering, so I enrolled in the engineering class. She was also incredibly successful in the International Baccalaureate program (IB) with a type-A brain. Guess who else decided to join IB?
Elli DoronzioPublished 12 days ago in JournalHow to choose the right startup accelerator for my business?
Maybe start by asking, why do you need an accelerator program? Since Y Combinator launched the first accelerator program in 2005, getting accepted into one has become a trend. This part of the startup industry has gained massively from this movement. Over the past 15 years, 100+ startup accelerators have entered the investment sector posting a whopping $3.5B in exits. So there are gains. But are these programs suitable for your startup? As a founder, will you gain? How to choose the right accelerator program?
Sarath C PPublished 13 days ago in Journal3 Reasons To Avoid Wix Website Builder
Whether you are just starting a blog or have decided to transfer to Wix with an existing blog, there are a few things you should know before making the final decision.
Un-Traditional MotherPublished 14 days ago in Journal
Incredible Hacks To Optimize Finance Management
If there is one thing that keeps an enterprise on its toes, it is finance & asset management. We know that Smart management of finances, comprised of many things be it risk-taking factors, smart investments, and last but not least, ROIs. Managing finances well is perhaps the first thing you’ll hear out from the business community.
Alex LuthorPublished 14 days ago in Journal
It's Only Up From Here
1/365 I used to think that starting something new required me to actually begin at the start of something new. Almost as though starting over required something fresh, just to start off on the right foot. Like a new year, new month or at the very least - a Monday.
Hailey ReesePublished 14 days ago in Journal
Pros and Cons of Lawsuit Loans
Because it can take a very long time for a lawsuit to be resolved, many litigants find they have stacks of bills but no ability to pay them. You may not be sure how long your case will take and the inability to work, as in the case of a personal injury lawsuit, only exasperates the problem. The question then becomes – how to bridge the gap between financial uncertainty and the ultimate resolution of a case or claim.
Paul CoppolaPublished 15 days ago in Journal
Insurance: what is compulsory and what makes sense?
Two types of insurance are in the foreground: firstly, social insurance for the entrepreneur and for any employees, and secondly, business insurance.
Hamid AyyazPublished 15 days ago in Journal
Nine Reasons Why Your Startup Needs To File Patent Application
Patent grants are rewards for all the hard work put in to create an invention. When the world is marching towards growth and development, inventions are flooding the market. Not all inventions are patentable, though only those who fulfill patentability criteria will be given patent protection. To list out, there are three main requirements for inventions to get patents–
How To Expertly Create a Learning Management System RFP
This article first appeared on Acorn Labs late 2020. You've researched the market, shortlisted candidates, and… now what? Picking the right learning management system supplier requires a great request for proposal.
Pursuit TechnologyPublished 15 days ago in Journal
