Whether we are looking at Shakespeare or SpongeBob, there are common character archetypes that appear in stories across time and cultures. Archetypes are characterized or classified by their role or purpose in a story. The classic archetypes of a good story include the protagonist and antagonist, the mentor, the partner, and the love interest. Let’s take a closer look at […]

In Tales from Behind the Wheel: Year One, rideshare driver Jonathan Wong shares some of his most memorable stories driving passengers through the greater Honolulu area. In these pages, he reveals that while sensational stories about rideshare drivers and passengers seem to be in the media all the time these days, those stories are exceptions. The truth is that most […]

Today’s review will be on one of the newer paid survey sites out there, MintVine. I will assume that most of you have never heard of MintVine, as the company appears to have only been around since 2013. Considering this is a newer paid survey site, there are a lot of scams and there is still not much reliable information […]

Kitchen countertops must be strong, heat resistant, and durable. Granite is a polished rock that is cut from a quarry and then transported and placed in your kitchen. There are several degrees and no two pieces are the same. Granite fans enjoy the beauty of the natural rock formations and the patterns that were formed during the heating and cooling […]

There are many species of wild animals in Norway such as: moose, lynx, squirrels, vipers, wolves, foxes, roa deer, snakes, deer, birds, insects, wild cats, badgers and bears. Most of these animals are not dangerous as long as they do not feel threatened, especially during the mating and calving seasons. You can climb the mountains, forests, woods, fjords without worrying […]

First of all, if you decide to walk, whether it’s to get fit, lose weight, or just to improve your health, yay for you! Take a bow, you’ve earned it! Almost any walk will be beneficial, of course. However, there are more effective walks than others, depending on your goal. Let’s talk about one way to make weight loss walking […]

A Harvard Business School survey found that 78% of baby boomers and millennials want to buy a home. The capture? Most “think” they can’t afford one. In many cases, this may be true. But the research also found that many can. He found that many had good enough income, credit rating, and time at work to qualify for the many […]

The first thing owners should know about their birds when teaching them parrot tricks is that it is an immensely fun activity for both parties. Many people who are inexperienced at this and are doing it for the first time are surprised at how enjoyable it is. In fact, teaching parrots tricks is actually part of proper parrot care because, […]