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iv> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="55a3">Magic Never Grows Old <a href="undefined">Amy Christie</a></p><div id="f09c" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/magic-never-grows-old-b58d5a3690fa"> <div> <div> <h2>Magic Never Grows Old</h2> <div><h3>Carpet of stars</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*5OI_nChuhIWtXj19)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="bd26">Pursuing the Dream: Overcoming Obstacles and the Way to Success <a href="undefined">Andrew</a></p><div id="c4d9" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/pursuing-the-dream-overcoming-obstacles-and-the-way-to-success-329299339490"> <div> <div> <h2>Pursuing the Dream: Overcoming Obstacles and the Way to Success</h2> <div><h3>Pursuing the Dream: Way to Success</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*qyQB4eR0INaES1Ji)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="45ee">Why I Don’t Need A Covid Vaccine <a href="undefined">Arnau - Hillel Fuentes</a></p><div id="1595" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-i-dont-need-a-covid-vaccine-a4db4dba17fc"> <div> <div> <h2>Why I Don’t Need A Covid Vaccine</h2> <div><h3>And why this doesn’t make me an anti-vaxxer</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*HFL_ZyyCiabbILul)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="e805">After 4 Years as a Content Creator, It’s Time to Move on <a href="undefined">Aure's Notes</a></p><div id="6ac9" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/after-4-years-as-a-content-creator-its-time-to-move-on-31074bb9566a"> <div> <div> <h2>After 4 Years as a Content Creator, It’s Time to Move on</h2> <div><h3>Sad but necessary</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*EgK68vvvgW5XQGyc)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="5ee8">4 Reasons Why There Are No Dream Jobs <a href="undefined">B. Wright</a></p><div id="1438" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/4-reasons-why-there-are-no-dream-jobs-db4618fc167b"> <div> <div> <h2>4 Reasons Why There Are No Dream Jobs</h2> <div><h3>Just a whole lot of ‘good enough’ ones</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*RxU1_licvqkEWA5p)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="b278">Blooming Thoughts: These 5 Quotes Will Cultivate Your Mind’s Garden <a href="undefined">CAYVES</a></p><div id="b9fd" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/blooming-thoughts-these-5-quotes-will-cultivate-your-minds-garden-0938367b9f2a"> <div> <div> <h2>Blooming Thoughts: These 5 Quotes Will Cultivate Your Mind’s Garden</h2> <div><h3>Spring is a time of transformation. All that was seemingly killed off by the frost of winter is reborn. Each year the…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*3MnKfLKPazSTx9eRrzmuHQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="33ee">Finding Meaning in Other’s Traditions <a href="undefined">Christina Sophia</a></p><div id="7862" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/finding-meaning-in-others-traditions-fc81c2158cfe"> <div> <div> <h2>Finding Meaning in Other’s Traditions</h2> <div><h3>Redemption can be found just about everywhere if we look hard enough</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*Q82Rk9MyraZH7FcJ)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="c73b">Butterflies Of Love… <a href="undefined">Christyne</a></p><div id="9480" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/butterflies-of-love-e8c85ad589fe"> <div> <div> <h2>Butterflies Of Love…</h2> <div><h3>They are butterflies of love, don’t be afraid</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*79rA6xtSu9MxoVxK)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="bdc3">Sustainable Love: Amidst Vines and Bricks <a href="undefined">Conor Cartmell</a></p><div id="a960" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/sustainable-love-amidst-vines-and-bricks-3c55f08a4fa7"> <div> <div> <h2>Sustainable Love: Amidst Vines and Bricks</h2> <div><h3>Discover the resilience of love amidst vines & bricks in this captivating tale. Embrace sustainability with every word.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*uuwwsQcwhDttGgVX)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="87c7">Visit My Medium Profile <a href="undefined">Dr. Deborah M. Vereen-Family Engagement Influencer</a></p><div id="2e74" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/extra-extra-read-all-about-it-5bd0a7463004"> <div> <div> <h2>EXTRA! EXTRA! Read All About It!</h2> <div><h3>Here is your invitation to visit my Medium profile.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*cbZNYPNjnLNhPie5)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f6c5">I Am A Philocalist, Are You? <a href="undefined">Dr. Seema Patel (PhD)</a></p><div id="0a06" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/i-am-a-philocalist-are-you-aff20ae91ee4"> <div> <div> <h2>I Am A Philocalist, Are You?</h2> <div><h3>Those who find beauty in everything</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*[email protected])"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="a309">4 New AI Jobs That Pay Up to $40 an Hour <a href="undefined">Evan Crosby</a></p><div id="1430" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/4-new-ai-jobs-that-pay-up-to-40-an-hour-94c46bfb250a"> <div> <div> <h2>4 New AI Jobs That Pay Up to$ 40 an Hour</h2> <div><h3>AI-powered technologies rely upon a pipeline of human workers to function properly. These are just a few of the new…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*PuteFhISuYUf0LEE)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="7165">Bring Back the Boarding Houses <a href="undefined">FranMorelandJohns</a></p><div id="e317" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/bring-back-the-boarding-houses-c127ae871022"> <div> <div> <h2>Bring Back the Boarding Houses</h2> <div><h3>A clear solution to today’s problems</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*3OmJpVojMHEXSdUL)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="b3b9">Why Medium Is Not the Writer’s Paradise It Promises to Be <a href="undefined">Gabe Araujo, M.Sc.</a></p><div id="2a19" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-medium-is-not-the-writers-paradise-it-promises-to-be-06084bb7afe4"> <div> <div> <h2>Why Medium Is Not the Writer’s Paradise It Promises to Be</h2> <div><h3>This is my story. </h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*[email protected])"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="7b9d">Flying On… <a href="undefined">Harry Hogg</a></p><div id="d0c5" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/flying-on-29d4b1291425"> <div> <div> <h2>Flying On…</h2> <div><h3>After a Long Wait</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*[email protected])"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="2f67">Why Your Startup will Fail ? <a href="undefined">Jasbeer Singh</a></p><div id="c2e3" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-your-startup-will-fail-008585a0650c"> <div> <div> <h2>Why Your Startup will Fail ?</h2> <div><h3>Why Most of the business fail in a month or two ? Read here</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*ty-NnCgLkZKgIq1z-bPpCQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f3ce">I Was So Used To Living The Solo Life <a href="undefined">Jasmine</a></p><div id="fdd8" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/i-was-so-used-to-living-the-solo-life-e61e1f5ac133"> <div> <div> <h2>I Was So Used To Living The Solo Life</h2> <div><h3>But then you appeared</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*kr2q-zkAXy6UFBis)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="0fac">The Striking Adverse Effects of Night Light Exposure on Mental Health <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz</a></p><div id="822d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-striking-adverse-effects-of-night-light-exposure-on-mental-health-7ca2db73d818"> <div> <div> <h2>The Striking Adverse Effects of Night Light Exposure on Mental Health</h2> <div><h3>Insights from a recent rigorous/large-size study indicate that increased exposure to light at night increases the risk…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*Q3cjIMeg_QTaOZNzAVvsaw.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="7586">I Quit Social Media For 3 Months- Here’s How It Went <a href="undefined">Jason Olofsen (The Happy Psychologist)</a></p><div id="bece" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/i-quit-social-media-for-3-months-heres-how-it-went-47d843118c14"> <div> <div> <h2>I Quit Social Media For 3 Months- Here’s How It Went</h2> <div><h3>Stop scrolling. Start Living</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*_a_dzRsSjYfnHrEk)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="facc">Content That Converts: Turning Words into Wealth <a href="undefined">Jeff the Content Profit Coach</a></p><div id="5307" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/content-that-converts-turning-words-into-wealth-42fb169790a3"> <div> <div> <h2>Content That Converts: Turning Words into Wealth</h2> <div><h3>7 Scroll-Stopping Tips to Create Content That Transforms into Digital Gold Mines</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*YEvnOnVR2ltaKJYV)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="2b98">8 Hacks That Helped Me Lose My Body-Fat — and Keep It Off <a href="undefined">Jessey Anthony</a></p><div id="8463" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/8-hacks-that-helped-me-lose-my-body-fat-and-keep-it-off-a360e072ad6c"> <div> <div> <h2>8 Hacks That Helped Me Lose My Body-Fat — and Keep It Off</h2> <div><h3>Try these weight loss tips to drop pounds without spending hours at the gym.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*UY3K-VTMg5PAXDgrrDo4dg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f994">Take Control: The Neuroscience Guide to Better Choices <a href="undefined">Jin Park</a></p><div id="a352" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/take-control-the-neuroscience-h-to-better-choices-ccaa983fcff4"> <div> <div> <h2>Take Control: The Neuroscience H to Better Choices</h2> <div><h3>Ever stare blankly at a fully stocked fridge, feeling strangely incapable of deciding what to eat?</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*nifL7CU9ufCObl9o)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="c025">Poetry helped me when nothing else could <a href="undefined">Kallol Mazumdar</a></p><div id="c884" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/poetry-helped-me-when-nothing-else-could-37d4d3b756c6"> <div> <div> <h2>Poetry helped me when nothing else could</h2> <div><h3>An ode to poetry writing in this National Poetry Month</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*NrK2auWqq7Av6KprUK9jkQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="0f84">Overcome One Challenge Every Month and Become Unrecognizable By Next Year <a href="undefined">Khushi Anand</a></p><div id="dac1" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/overcome-one-challenge-every-month-and-become-unrecognizable-by-next-year-78c6d14f16cc"> <div> <div> <h2>Overcome One Challenge Every Month and Become Unrecognizable By Next Year</h2> <div><h3>It’s time to level up</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*[email protected])"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="b95f">You Aren’t Just a Dog <a href="undefined">LC Lynch</a></p><div id="3ecf" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/you-arent-just-a-dog-15ca092b0aad"> <div> <div> <h2>You Aren’t Just a Dog</h2> <div><h3>You’re my best friend</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*T1oG2H7Hy-oYB2o_eLxhjA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="a9bc">I Started Loving Boring Things To Enjoy Simple Things in My Life <a href="undefined">Leonid Hass</a></p><div id="453f" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/i-started-loving-boring-things-to-enjoy-simple-things-in-my-life-4a04cc898482"> <div> <div> <h2>I Started Loving Boring Things To Enjoy Simple Things in My Life</h2> <div><h3>Avoiding quick pleasure changed my attitude to many things in my life</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*2_uNX_9qLX_6UPtx)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="146c">China’s History Is Fascinating <a href="undefined">Letters From Barry</a></p><div id="82f4" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/chinas-history-is-fascinating-6007bc7d8e51"> <div> <div> <h2>China’s History Is Fascinating</h2> <div><h3>A Long Fascinating History.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*[email protected])"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="c2bd">I Only Earned Around $2.50 From a Full Day of Writing Sometimes <a href="undefined">John Hua</a></p><div id="100e" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/i-only-earned-around-2-50-from-a-full-day-of-writing-sometimes-8b61aa3f60e0"> <div> <div> <h2>I Only Earned Around$ 2.50 From a Full Day of Writing Sometimes</h2> <div><h3>Readership is odd. 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    </div><p id="8980">Recently, I added several new writers. I look forward to seeing their stories in these collections soon. For new readers and writers, I have also joined the ranks as a Friend of Medium (FoM). From now on, stories I read from other writers will earn them four times the previous ones. Details are in the attached story. <a href="https://readmedium.com/i-took-the-plunge-and-became-a-medium-of-friend-fom-yesterday-234ec8110453"><b>I Took the Plunge and Became a Friend of Medium (FoM) Yesterday.</b></a></p><p id="4647">By upgrading his main profile, Dr Yildiz inspired our readers to become Medium Friends. I hope many readers join this inspiring journey. <a href="https://readmedium.com/celebrating-my-reading-anniversary-with-my-upgraded-subscription-to-new-medium-friendship-835cc56122cc"><b>Celebrating My Reading Anniversary with My Upgraded Subscription to New Medium Friendship</b></a></p><p id="c911">Dr Yildiz also wrote about it to invite our readers to become Medium Friends and support our writers. The more FoMs the merrier. <a href="https://readmedium.com/importance-and-value-of-medium-friendship-for-writers-and-readers-bb576ae0bd0a"><b>Importance and Value of Medium Friendship for Writers and Readers</b></a></p><p id="3001">But scammers spammed his beautiful story and tried to deceive our readers. Here’s his sad and important story: every writer and reader needs to understand and act cautiously. They act too realistically! <a href="https://readmedium.com/scam-and-spam-accounts-on-medium-are-as-bad-as-hate-speech-and-defamation-for-writers-6c92c5dda74b"><b>Scam and Spam Accounts on Medium Are As Bad As Hate Speech and Defamation for Writers</b></a></p><p id="567f">These fraudulent accounts typically lack followers and haven’t authored any stories themselves. They are non-members with no star or heart icons in their profile names. <a href="https://readmedium.com/urgent-notice-beware-of-fake-accounts-impersonating-influential-writers-a3371cfb3920"><b>Urgent Notice: Beware of Fake Accounts Impersonating Influential Writers</b></a></p><p id="7ed0">If you are into gaming, I also wrote about winners of 2023 for popular games. I will introduce some of those games in my forthcoming stories for game lovers. <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-winners-of-the-game-awards-2023-have-been-announced-570e58c2d7a3"><b>The Winners of The Game Awards 2023 Have Been Announced</b></a></p><p id="3744">Talking of gaming, if you plan to craft stories about these remarkable games, consider submitting them to my publication, ILLUMINATION-Gaming. I’m here to elevate your narratives, ensuring they stand out and increasing their chances of a boost. I wrote about my goals and how I can help our writers in a story titled<b> <a href="https://readmedium.com/illumination-gaming-is-part-of-the-boost-program-now-918ba8e485c9">ILLUMINATION Gaming Is Part of the Boost Program Now</a>.</b></p><p id="f4ee">To inform new writers, our special publication, <a href="https://readmedium.com/new-submission-guidelines-for-illumination-curated-fbee745611f9">ILLUMINATION-Curated</a>, now is a boost nominating pub You may learn about <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-illumination-publications-support-the-boost-program-9f6d2504f243">How ILLUMINATION Publications Support the BOOST Program</a>.</p><p id="60bc">I’ve bundled up all my lists into one tidy little story. It is a treasure trove of fantastic reads waiting for you. Please consider sharing the love on your socials and dive into these gems! You won’t regret it.</p><p id="9dbb"><a href="https://readmedium.com/shareable-list-links-for-curated-collections-on-illumination-690d2ae0467a"><b>Shareable List Links for Curated Collections on ILLUMINATION</b></a></p><p id="6f2e">Our team of volunteers is working through the influx of stories, aiming to review and publish each piece while welcoming new writers into our fold. It’s a labor of love that demands time and effort. Please remember that we support 28K+<b> </b>writers.</p><p id="ed6e">For those who missed my Vocal saga, here is the link. I hope new writers don’t make the same mistake I made for 18 months. <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-i-miserably-failed-vocal-but-have-no-regrets-8797d6752df9"><b>Here’s How I Miserably Failed Vocal Media But Have No Regrets</b></a></p><blockquote id="c794"><p>Our chief editor <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz</a>, upgraded our publication accounts <a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION</a> and <a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION-Curators</a>, as well as his tech account <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)</a>, making them <b>Friends of Medium</b>. Reading from these accounts will allow writers to earn four times more. While curating stories, we read many stories from these accounts, so it will be great for writers. Details are in his story by <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)</a>: <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-i-became-a-friend-of-medium-392d93abfd62"><b>Why I Became a Friend of Medium</b></a></p></blockquote><p id="93e9">Today, I was busy as it was the last public holiday in Australia. I helped with onboarding around <a href="https://readmedium.com/announcement-of-new-writers-for-illumination-32-581de798d817">100 new writers</a>, so I was able to find around <a href="https://medium.com/@IlluminationYouTubeCoordinator/list/52-look-what-aiden-found-today-c2a1e43d6209">60 great pieces and listed them</a>.</p><p id="4745">As I grappled with the hedonic treadmill pursuing money and fame, which eventually led to burnout, Dr. Yildiz’s a story deeply resonated with me. It offers valuable insights that can shift perspectives on material possessions and money, perhaps even making it easier to integrate money effortlessly into our lives. <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-i-no-longer-chase-money-how-i-escaped-hedonic-thread-mill-to-find-true-joy-d220c69d5362"><b>Why I No Longer Chase Money &amp; How I Escaped Hedonic Treadmill to Find True Joy</b></a></p><p id="5890">The cloning machine struck again, attempting to cast its shady duplicates <a href="https://readmedium.com/script-teaser-for-my-new-scams-spams-and-the-medium-drama-movie-131c243080a8">in my blockbuster movie</a>. But let me clarify — even if they get down on their knees and beg, these scammers won’t be snagging a role in my soon-to-be award-winning cinematic masterpiece. <a href="https://readmedium.com/yay-i-was-cloned-again-but-i-know-the-scammer-will-kick-the-bucket-soon-74caecfc5b6e"><b>Yay, I Was Cloned Again but I Know the Scammer Will Kick the Bucket Soon.</b></a></p><p id="1b68">I learned that scammers targeted Mike’s beautiful curated collections again <a href="https://readmedium.com/frustration-now-my-account-was-duplicated-4th-times-in-a-week-073c9893c913">after 5th time</a> spamming all the readers pretending to be him. But this time, they used <b>sophisticated methods</b> that Mike revealed in a <a href="https://readmedium.com/battling-scams-my-heartfelt-struggle-against-5-medium-attacks-in-a-week-unveiling-their-latest-b498b836ef50">masterpiece</a>. I think those scammers have no clue that Mike is a seasoned professional and will not allow them to win. That dubious writing club might kick the bucket soon. <a href="https://readmedium.com/battling-scams-my-heartfelt-struggle-against-5-medium-attacks-in-a-week-unveiling-their-latest-b498b836ef50"><b>Battling Scams: My Heartfelt Struggle Against 5 Medium Attacks in a Week, Unveiling Their Latest Tricks</b></a></p><p id="a4dd">One of our consulting editors, <a href="undefined">David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸</a>, wrote an interesting story about the critically important reasons why Medium should be more transparent with users about these phishing scams. <a href="https://readmedium.com/3-reasons-why-medium-should-be-transparent-about-cyber-breaches-9a329ca2f111"><b>Why Medium Should Be Transparent about Clone Phishing Attacks</b></a><b>.</b></p><p id="815d">During our conversations, I gained a deeper understanding of Dr Yildiz’s challenges, and I hope those who sometimes take our volunteer service for granted read this story. Running these Medium publications is no walk in the park. I believe that it’s not all roses and rainbows in the editorial team.</p><p id="0783"><a href="https://readmedium.com/a-rollercoaster-of-my-saturday-challenges-surprises-and-joyful-insights-4888e5aa182a"><b>A Rollercoaster of My Saturday: Challenges, Surprises, and Joyful Insights</b></a></p><p id="07ce">As I curated these gems, I encountered numerous <a href="https://readmedium.com/aha-mastery-6-practical-steps-for-unleashing-creativity-and-boosting-efficiency-d86ad58b4281">“aha” moments </a>— some inducing fits of laughter, others coaxing tears, all painting my journey with vivid emotions. I’m excited to pass on these emotional roller coasters to you, hoping they’ll add a sprinkle of joy or even a smidgen of uncontrollable giggles to your day. Enjoy the ride.</p><p id="d6ff"><a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION</a> editors created <a href="https://readmedium.com/community-announcement-concerns-for-growing-spam-and-scam-accounts-on-medium-6ca4dafb8655">an important bulletin</a> for increasing spam, scam, and bot accounts, contaminating the platform and causing grief to writers and readers. Please be careful as I was cloned and felt bad about it.</p><p id="6eb0">I read an interesting story from Dr Yildiz related to Mike’s story and<a href="https://readmedium.com/look-what-medium-algo-is-busy-to-serve-millions-of-readers-on-the-topic-pages-0c51d9c81c6d"> his findings from the spammy topics pages</a>.</p><p id="8d70"><a href="https://readmedium.com/do-you-know-why-i-didnt-write-a-science-and-health-article-today-04807dafa717"><b>The Reason I Didn’t Publish a Science and Health Article on Medium Today</b></a></p><p id="9e13">Those who missed <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-i-miserably-failed-vocal-but-have-no-regrets-8797d6752df9">my Vocal saga can read it from this link</a>. But I highly recommend the story of Dr Yildiz as it is concerning for new writers like me trying to make Medium our home.</p><div id="296c" class="link-block">
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Curated Collection and Daily Updates

Look What Aiden Found Today — Episode #118

Favorite stories I read plus community-nominated pieces tailored for avid readers of ILLUMINATION Publications on Medium

March 2024 Update: Featuring Boosted Stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated

I also link to previously boosted pieces for new readers and aspiring writers as examples of exceptional stories.

Forget Researching & Writing, Just Start Scrolling, Clapping & Highlighting

Behold, a lucrative business opportunity (six figures or more) so simple that even your pet rock could do it!

Breast Cancer: Why Every Woman (& Man) Should Read This Empowering Story

My personal and professional thoughts for featuring a unique story on ILLUMINATION-Curated that deserves further…

The Very First Neuralink Patient Played Mario Kart With His Mind!

Noland Arbaugh is having his life changed by Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company.

I will give a few quick updates for new readers.

Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #88

Featuring engaging stories that you may enjoy as well

The Boost on Medium: Answering Most Frequently Asked Questions for Beginners

Since its inception, the Boost initiative has given hope to writers. However, it is still at the pilot stage, and we…

Writers, Resist the Urge to Purchase Guaranteed Claps, Comments, & Highlights Available for Sale…

An urgent call to remain vigilant against the emergence of new alarming scams infiltrating Medium Partnership Program…

March 2024: Monthly Updates from ILLUMINATION Editorial Team

Helpful information summarizing achievements and plans for writers, readers, editors, curators, and administrators

Happy 4th birthday, Beloved ILLUMINATION!

Here’s to blowin’ out those candles and wishin’ for many more years of success and good times ahead in Aussie accent…

Video Presentation: Boost Guidelines for ILLUMINATION-Gaming

Together, let’s craft legendary tales worthy of the top spot on the leaderboard.

I Was Wrong About My Oscar Predictions, But I Enjoyed the Movies a Lot

An overview of winning categories in the 2024 Academy Awards

My Informed Perspectives on Recent Account Suspensions on Medium

An invitation to empathy and compassion for both the pain of victims and the challenges of Medium based on my…

Interviews with Writers on Medium

Featuring inspiring writers of ILLUMINATION

An Authentic Open Letter to Non-Members

Articulating the value of membership for curious minds, avid readers, and global collaboration seekers

Invitation to Upgrade for Friends of Medium

Daily List for Sharing — Volume 118

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Chosen Stories from ILLUMINATION Writers Today

Dysregulation of Dopamine in the Brain Indicates Multiple Neurological & Mental Health Conditions

Experts believe that dysfunction of dopaminergic system signaling and transportation may cause Parkinson’s…

Nuances of Serotonin Syndrome: Experts Warrant Caution for Elevated Serotonin Levels

Many symptoms of serotonin toxicity from multiple medications combined with supplements are compounded by the fact that…

Why the Fool Became My Lifelong Companion

Western cultures often misunderstand this archetypal symbol of courage, resilience, and connection to the mysteries of…

Finding Comfort in Blocks: How Minecraft Eased My First Time Loneliness and Intense Grief at 17

The significance of forging virtual connections in Minecraft gaming during periods of solitude and times of grief.

Glimpses of My First Trip to Armenia

What you can learn from my exciting trip to this exotic country

The TechnoVate: AI as Herald of a New Enlightenment Era

The German philosopher Karl Jaspers spoke of the Axial Age

A Young Teenage Girl Killed Her Mother

She is disgusted with herself

Celebrating 10 Years Cancer Free

Faith comfort in scary times

Living History: Then & Now

What can Hillary Clinton’s autobiography, tell us today?

The Saga of Don Poorelone and the MAGA Minions

Overheard in a dark Republican closet:

Time Rifts 61/Time Distortions

Time Moving Fast on One Planet and Fast Moving Time Slowed on Another Planet

The Brutal Truth About Why You’re Still Broke!

And No, It’s Not Just Because You Bought Too Many Avocado Toasts

Installment 15. If Men Have All the Power How Come Women Make the Rules?

Share this compelling intro to the Men’s Movement with your skeptical friends.

Her Son Saw Her in the Shower, and The Sky Was Falling Down

My thoughts on nudity after seeing the reactions to a viral post on Quora

Reversing Up a One-Way Street

Occasionally, I get a flash of illumination — this last week, when I read Thomas L. Friedman’s “Thank You For Being…

Catfish Charlie’s — Part 1 of 6

Damn you, Herschel, Clint thought. The curse had become a mantra he repeated while he swept up-sweep, sweep, sweep…

Fundraising for a Novel Promotion Campaign

Novel project, work title: “The Man Who Refused to Pass Away.”

When buying the wrong house can literally take years away from your life

Ticking Time Bomb — The Hidden Cost of Buying a Pre-2000’s home

Lessons From Nature: Cut It Off

I let out a quiet gasp, trying my best not to be dramatic about a mere wooden stick.

Southern Pacific 4294, Cab Forward 4–8–8–2.

Cab forward loco for long tunnels and snow sheds Donner Pass.

Magic Never Grows Old

Carpet of stars

Pursuing the Dream: Overcoming Obstacles and the Way to Success