Disclaimer: none of the below constitutes an admission of guilt and nothing herein may be used in any court of law or in any action or proceeding brought by any governmental authority. I wasn't born a criminal. No one comes into life with an innate desire to commit crime. Sometimes, you're presented with opportunities where … Continue reading Operating a Criminal Enterprise: Lessons from the Fourth Grade
Team Blend Roundtable 3
What is your preferred method for removing yourself from a conversation you do not want to be a part of? James: I wish I had a good answer to this as I have often found myself in precarious conversations which I do not want to participate in. Unfortunately, I don’t have a good answer to this … Continue reading Team Blend Roundtable 3
Team Blend Roundtable 2
If someone tells you that they willingly use Internet Explorer over all other browsers, how do you react? Featuring special guest Danny Mann, James Mann’s brother, and the most technologically sophisticated contributor to this round table, whose wealth of knowledge and experience allow him to approach this question reasonably, without resorting to outdated assumptions and … Continue reading Team Blend Roundtable 2
Social Media Posting: How Much is Too Much?
A common pet peeve of mine, and of many social media users, are people who constantly post. While social media, almost by definition, is a place to express yourself and share ideas, there is definitely such a thing as oversharing.
Persuasive Writing on the Internet 101
Are you afraid to post in public internet forums? Do you hesitate to make your opinion heard on social media outlets out of fear of ridicule? If you answered yes to either of the above questions, you’re in the right place. This is the first installment of an exciting new and affordable (i.e., free) online … Continue reading Persuasive Writing on the Internet 101
Stop Exploiting Grandma
The commentary below is part of BLENDVERSE’s continued mission to serve social media justice, bring awareness to nonsense and represent the public interest. We thank you for your attention. The status about a person who is not on Facebook or Instagram. It is one of the more infuriating occurrences on social media. When I say … Continue reading Stop Exploiting Grandma
The confessions of someone who took a couple yoga classes one summer
Disclaimer: the intended audience for this article are those unfamiliar with yoga and curious to learn what a first-time experience might feel like. I like to learn something new each summer. Last summer I took up sketching so that I could say I'm an artist when I go on dates. The summer before that, in … Continue reading The confessions of someone who took a couple yoga classes one summer
Betsy DeVos Takes Hardline Stance on Bear Control in U.S. Schools
January 28, 2017 (New York, New York) – During her confirmation hearing for the position of Secretary of Education last week, Betsy DeVos launched a crusade to raise awareness around an important, but unaddressed issue facing American schools – the threat of grizzly bears. DeVos cited the threat of bears as the primary reason for … Continue reading Betsy DeVos Takes Hardline Stance on Bear Control in U.S. Schools
Perpetual Apathy
The commentary below is part of BLENDVERSE’s continued mission to bring awareness to nonsense posing as wisdom on social media. We thank you for your attention. Yes. Go through life totally uncaring. Don’t invest yourself emotionally ever… because that seems healthy. Don’t ever feel vulnerable by caring, because that’s for sure the best way to … Continue reading Perpetual Apathy
Interdimensional Travel Ban for Humans of Earth
Jan. 16, 2017 New York - Earlier this week, the Interdimensional Treaty Organization ("IDTO") passed legislation that bans certain species from engaging in interdimensional travel. The legislation was passed by a vote of 1.7 million to 436. Humans of Earth are one of seven species that have been added to the travel ban list. One legislator … Continue reading Interdimensional Travel Ban for Humans of Earth