Curated Chronicles: A Journey Through Nostalgia and Reflection
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Dear Readers, as you explore this curated collection, you'll encounter a variety of compelling stories that cater to diverse interests. I aimed to gather eclectic pieces that offer something for everyone.
Recently, I penned a piece addressing a mislabeling issue by Facebook regarding a genuine Medium article. Titled Meta's Misstep: A Call for Reevaluation of Facebook's Spam Labeling, the situation has led to the closure of all our Facebook pages and groups, which is both frustrating and absurd.
The Fate of Our Facebook Pages and Discussion Forums
We observed that Facebook's AI system mistakenly suspended our chief editor's long-standing account, which had been a valuable resource.
After Dr. Yildiz shared my article on Facebook, his account, active for 20 years, was abruptly suspended, causing me considerable stress. It's baffling that a tech giant with AI capabilities would function this way. I sincerely hope they rectify these issues, as the disappearance of our Facebook pages is concerning.
The Sudden Suspension of My Long-Standing Account
Following the sharing of a Medium story with a thoughtful comment tagging Meta staff, my colleague's account faced an unexpected suspension.
Despite the challenges, he crafted an essential piece for the success of Substack and Medium writers, which resonated deeply with me. His insightful checklist highlighted points I had not previously considered.
Understanding Your Substack's Struggles and How Medium May Unintentionally Hinder You
Achieving success necessitates an open mindset, strategic planning, and dedicated effort. This new perspective on Substack is vital for meaningful engagement.
We are excited to welcome over 100 new writers to our platform. Let's extend our support to these newcomers.
Welcoming More Than 100 New Writers to ILLUMINATION Publications
This announcement serves as a warm acknowledgment of your acceptance into ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium.
One of my accomplishments was introducing a monetization strategy for Quora through research and experimentation. If you're interested in this platform, feel free to check out my tutorial.
Tutorial: Monetizing Your Content on Quora Spaces
Join our Health and Science Quora space, which is open to all writers from Medium, Substack, and NewsBreak.
I also highlighted the alarming implications of deepfakes on public health.
The Use of Deepfakes to Deceive Patients: A Growing Concern
Deepfakes are no longer a mere technological curiosity; they pose a genuine threat to public health and can easily spread via social media.
Additionally, I addressed a pressing public health issue affecting children.
A New Advisory from the FTC and FDA: Delta-8 THC and Child Safety
The misleading packaging of cannabis-infused products poses a significant risk to children, and we must take action.
Let's applaud William Spivey for the recognition he has received for his writing efforts. We need more authors who are willing to speak out.
Congratulations, William F.
AAMBC supports African American authors through grants, workshops, and community events, ensuring their voices are heard.
Once again, I faced frustration as scammers cloned my identity on Medium, and I am thoroughly exasperated. I Was Cloned Again: Reasons Behind My FoM Subscription Cancellation. Scammers also cloned Dr. Yildiz. Let's refrain from contacting them via WhatsApp and focus on blocking and reporting them instead. These short articles provide essential guidance. Fake Accounts and Inaction Are Eroding Writers' Trust on the Platform.
Our new newsletter is ready, featuring crucial messages for writers. Many changes are on the horizon.
Monthly Updates from ILLUMINATION Editorial Team: June 2024
This newsletter summarizes key achievements and plans for writers, readers, editors, curators, and administrators.
X continues to be a source of confusion for me! UnMUSking X and the Digital Services Act: From Inspiration to Investigation.
I've decided to cease editing as it consumes valuable time and increases my stress in my later years. However, I will continue to publish, curate, and promote great stories. Helping writers and delighting readers is what I enjoy most.
Why Volunteer Editing on This Platform Is a Time Sink
Here's why I will no longer edit drafts from my favorite publication, ILLUMINATION-Curated, while continuing to support it as a curator.
ILLUMINATION-Curators are inviting fiction writers to join our Quora space inspired by Scarlet Ibis James. We have various spaces where you can share links to your non-fiction stories. More details are included!
Invitation to ILLUMINATION Fiction Club and Our Other Spaces on Quora
Share links to your fiction or non-fiction stories on Medium, Substack, or your blogs to reach a wider audience.
Writer Interviews: Engaging Stories from Diverse Backgrounds
Meet Bill Petro, a retired tech professional turned history expert.
#### Interview with Bill Petro, a Retired Silicon Valley High-Tech Sales Training Executive
A retired tech trainer who has transitioned into a historian, writer, and educator.
Meet Waleed Mahmud Tariq, an author and finance expert.
#### Interview with Waleed Mahmud Tariq
A Chartered Accountant and finance professional based in Dubai, author of multiple books, and a philosopher.
Meet Elle, a contributor to my Health and Science publication.
#### Interview with Luwella Martina Edmonds from NYC
A global health consultant, physician assistant, and founder of Bhive Management Co.
Meet Wendi Gordon, a talented writer and experienced professional.
#### Interview with Wendi Gordon
A freelance writer, book author, mental health advocate, and former pastor with a social work background and a master of divinity.
Dr. Yildiz has conducted numerous interviews with writers. If you're interested in being interviewed, please reach out to him on Slack or contact me, and I'll pass your message along.
Interviews with Writers on Medium
Featuring the inspiring writers of ILLUMINATION.
You can find more updates after reviewing selected stories today.
# Today's Featured Stories from ILLUMINATION Writers
The True Science Behind the Health Benefits of Time-Restricted Eating, Including 23 Quality Clinical Studies
A 2024 meta-analysis in The Lancet sheds light on the nuances and benefits of intermittent fasting for health.
> Emerging Concerns of Elevated Uric Acid on Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Impotence, & Dementia > Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
> LXRs: Why Liver X Receptors Are at the Forefront of Health Research with Numerous Clinical Trials > Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
> How I Improved My VO2max After My 60s with Persistence and Guidance > Mike Broadly, DHSc
> Scientists Develop Powerful New Compounds to Address Visceral Fat and Inflammation > Mike Broadly, DHSc
> If You Think Your Food is Ultra-Processed, Look at What You Might Be Feeding Your Dog > David Mokotoff, MD
> Can Your Nose Predict Rain? Discover the Fascinating Science Behind It! > Dr. Tracy Davis
> Field Marshall V.P. Anara Bokomu > Dr. Ali Hechmi Raddaoui
> Breathing With Earth On The Roof Of Our World > Rebecca Romanelli
> How to Distinguish Truth from Lies > Rebecca Romanelli
> The Promise of Longevity: Insights from the Rejuvenation Startup Summit > Dr. med. Titus Maniera
> The Psychological Interpretations and Symbols Behind Catherine’s Nightmares > Michelle Kwan
> How to Break the Dreaded Habit Shame Cycle with Seven Simple Questions > Suzanne E.
> The Most Useful Life Hacks I've Discovered This Year > Tim Denning
> Work Consumed Her Entire Life > Scarlet Ibis James
> What Car Shows Mean to Me and How They Enriched My Life > Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
> Finding Comfort in Blocks: How Minecraft Eased My Loneliness and Intense Grief at 17 > Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
> Entering a New Cycle of Life > Dr. Michael Heng
> Hunting for Hidden Gold > Jadbury Wilson
> TIMING is Critical in Fashion Design > Shirley Willett
> Are Your Medium Notifications Broken Too? > Angelina Radulovic
> From Curiosity to Understanding: My Gorilla Journey > Desiree
> How to Stop Letting Others Control Your Life > Eleni A.
> On the Segmentation of Impulse Buyers > Robin Waas
> The 10-Minute Tardiness That Taught a $100,000 Lesson > MAGDALENA PONURSKA
> A Confession About the 171 Unpublished Drafts in My Medium Account > Keno Ogbo
> Awareness — The Zen Place Is Right Here > Poornima Verghese-Ram
> The Power of the Voter > Teresa D Hawkes, Ph.D.
> Can You Be Helpful If You Don’t Breathe? > Elena Vellani
> Øivind H. Solheim — My Fiction Bio > Øivind H. Solheim
> Spente Le Stelle: The Stars Are Gone > Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
> 10 Vital Questions About Mass Shootings in America — Where Do You Stand? > David B. Grinberg
> Declutter Your Mind > Amy Barlowe
> Let Hope Set The Pace > Amy Christie
> Elon Musk Says Ukraine Will Lose the War > Annie Wegner
> How “Goblin Mode” Captures a Generational Discontent in China > Anthony Tran
> Vanilla and the Joy of Sharing > Dr. John Frederick Rose
> Spirituality and Your Outstanding Mind: The Most Powerful Part of Your Existence > James Boylan
> Navigating the Myth and Reality of the American Middle-Class Dream > Bernard
> Quit Your Day Job > Bossbabe
> Embers of Discovery > CJ Coop
> Monthly Updates from ILLUMINATION Editorial Team: February 2024 > Dr. Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)
> What do You Regularly Complain About? > Esther Levy
> The Key to Finding Happiness in Tough Times > Freda Savahl
> Evolving Insights: Yearly Trends in the Huberman Lab Podcast — Part 1 > GaryGeo
> Horoscope for 2024: Cancer > Hannusedit
> Unique Case Study: Remarkable Effects of Phentermine in 9 Obese People Over 6 Months > Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
> Are You Looking to Launch A Podcast? > Heidy De La Cruz
> Announcement of New Writers for ILLUMINATION #35 > ILLUMINATION
> Metamorphosis > Jan G Sokol
> Exploring Frogs With Transparent Skin > Rich Sobel
> How To Safely Transform Dietary Protein Into Healthy Longevity? > Dr. Lutz Kraushaar
> Why Women in Pakistan Are Not Oppressed, But They Thrive > Ammara Hassan
> A New Peanut Allergy Research in “Science” Sparked My Childhood Memories > Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
> You Never Ask Me What I Like > Jasmine
> Saturday Night Fever — Is It Still a Thing? > John Whye
> My Top 5 iPhone Apps for 2024 > Kainos
> My Journey Back from PTSD > Kingsley Asuamah
> Dare to Intersect: The Future of Strategy in a Multidisciplinary World > MAGDALENA PONURSKA
> How to Create Value the World Needs > Marcus Wilson
> Breaking Free from Creative Constraints > Msfireballsmom
> BARE: Uncensored Poetry > Naomi Knight
> After the Heart & Male Reproductive Health, Viagra Now Has Potential for Brain Function > Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
> The Hole of Despair > Nathan Forte
> What I Read This Week — The Highlights > Nicole Dake
> The Universe Gives You What You Need Instead Of What You Want > Noriko Yanyan
> Investing My Blogging Income To Make Extra Bank > Paul Is Positive
> Are Your Relationship Beliefs Hindering Your Growth? > Paul Trood
> You Can’t Leave Him Like That > Robert Cormack
> When All the Men in The Village Refused to Marry Her: What Happens Next? > Asad Message
> How to Care for Your Emotional Well-Being > Rosa Diaz-Casal
> The Truth in the Clouds: A Walk Through the Myth of Nephele > Runa Heilung
> Be Sincere In Your Aim And You Will Find The Support Of Allah Surrounding You > S.a.n.a.h
> The One Thing That Helped Me Move Forward > Samantha Joy Laratta
> Steal My SEO Strategy to Make Easy $3K/Month From Your Website > Sana Uqaili
> Walk With Me Through Bucharest’s Old Town > Silviu-Florin Salomia
> Your Voice Is Your Personality > Sreevidya A.
> The Fool Is Always Getting Ready To Live > Startup Lab
> Are Stories One of the Most Effective Ways to Communicate? > Suman Shek
> The Beauty Within > Tom Kane
> The Secret Formula About Building Irresistible Content That Keeps Your Audience Hooked > Tser Dennis
> Amazon’s Dirty Secret Exposed: The Shocking Truth About Amazon Salary and How I Uncovered It > Usman Aslam
> A Boot Camp Approach to Cure Your Creative Block > Vic Bowling
> Hey, Are You Married? > writingelk
> Top 10 Leadership and Career Transition Lessons From “The First 90 Days” > Youssef A. Benjeddou
> Who Are You When You’re Not You? > Zackary Henson
> This Is What I Like About Gen Z > Zach Breiner
Recent Stories on Health and Science: A Selection
> Under the Influence: The Alarming Surge of Alcohol-Related Deaths in the UK
> Medical Betrayal: Anaesthesiologist's Lethal Injection Exposes a Deadly Trust Breach
> Can You Imagine a Cambridge-Educated MD Having Sex with Multiple Women at His Surgery?
> Contaminated Blood Scandal in the UK: Up to 6,520 Souls Infected with Hepatitis C
Thank you for taking the time to read these inspiring stories.
If you’re interested in being interviewed, reach out to Dr. Yildiz on Slack or contact me, and I will relay your message.
Interviews with Writers on Medium
Featuring the inspiring writers of ILLUMINATION.
#### Quick Updates for Highlights of Our Publications for New Writers
Here’s our onboarding pack, which covers all the essentials you need to know.
Master Copy: Onboarding Information for New Writers
I’m puzzled as to why many writers overlook Slack! As a proud member and moderator, I find it to be an excellent, free, and user-friendly platform.
Over 7,000 Writers Miss Opportunities By Not Joining Our Slack Workspace
Among the 30,000+ writers contributing to our publications, over 23,100 utilize this moderated service with joy.
It's inspiring to note that our friend Aiden has just completed his 200th episode. Let's congratulate him on his dedication and perseverance despite recent challenges.
Look What Aiden Found Today — Episode #200
A collection of favorite stories and community-nominated pieces tailored for avid readers of ILLUMINATION Publications.
Aiden also dedicated three days after work to welcome 200 new writers. Today, he added another 200+, and we’ll notify them soon. The ILLUMINATION editors onboarded the first group earlier. Let’s extend a warm welcome to them, and I plan to introduce them to my audience in a future post.
Announcement of 200+ New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Today
This is a welcome pack and acknowledgment of your acceptance into ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium.
I briefly took a break yesterday to introduce a new Quora space I developed and invited writers to join our various Quora spaces for good reasons.
Invitation to My Quora Space for Health and Science Writers to Build Your Audience on Substack
Gain fresh opportunities, such as increased views and new readers, by contributing to our Quora Spaces.
Dr. Yildiz has also written an insightful piece about Quora, offering valuable advice for freelance writers seeking additional income avenues.
You Can Earn Income from Your Content on Quora with the Same or Less Effort You Invest in Medium
This article introduces key points on another monetization and marketing platform that has gained global popularity.
Recently, we successfully managed to reduce our substantial backlog at ILLUMINATION, prompting our chief to write a heartfelt piece for us. This story is not only inspiring for writers but also for readers, focusing on the editors who made it all happen.
If You Want a Job Well Done, Give It to Busy People
This piece describes how eight dedicated volunteers significantly reduced my stress while delighting writers and readers alike.
Then, Medium encountered technical glitches, impacting our largest publication. I shared my thoughts and feelings regarding these issues.
Another Medium Mystery Bug Causing Delays for ILLUMINATION
Why do smaller publications show drafts while a major one like ILLUMINATION seems to hold none? Is this merely a bug, or is there something more?
After a brief respite, I wrote an important piece for those with type II diabetes: Why 50% of 10,000 UK Type II Diabetics Choose a Low Carb Diet Instead of Medication.
I also shared the second month's progress of my Health and Science publication, which saw a commendable 40K views last month. Writers interested in these topics are welcome to join us.
Updates from the 2nd Successful Month of Health and Science Pub on Medium
As the owner and chief editor of this specialized publication, I uphold its core values and principles.
I have great admiration for Dr. Yildiz's leadership in transitioning from Medium to Substack while still bridging the two major platforms. Part I: Laying the Groundwork Using the Power of the First Tier [Free] in Our Community on Substack.
This poignant story addresses a sensitive issue that impacts the well-being of parents.
1 July 2024: The Last Story Aiden Nominated That Brought Tears to My Eyes
It’s a heartfelt piece from a retired educator that warmed my spirit, triggered fond memories, and brought me joyful tears as a friend of the community.
Aiden has decided to step back from being a boost nominator but will continue supporting us as an editor and curator. I truly admire his work ethic.
I Will No Longer Be a Boost Nominator but Still Continue Curating Non-Boosted Stories
This is an open letter to my mentor, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, Chief Editor of ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications, who has been incredibly supportive throughout this journey.
He curated boosted stories in June.
June 2024: Featuring Boosted Stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated
I also linked to previously boosted pieces for new readers and aspiring writers as examples of outstanding stories.
For those who missed previous updates, here’s a narrative illustrating the challenges faced by our volunteer editors. Your patience is appreciated as we work diligently.
Patience: ILLUMINATION Backlog Reached 2000+ Submissions and the Future of I-C Is Uncertain
Due to Medium’s stringent limitations and lack of responsiveness, our publication, one of the platform’s largest, faces ongoing challenges.
I shared some insights revealing the biases present in the algorithm and among human curators, if any exist, as I hold my doubts.
Samantha Slept With All Kinds of Men for 3 Years & Got Thousands of Views
I reported a new and improved treatment for cervical cancer care, offering hope to countless vulnerable women worldwide.
Dr. Yildiz crafted a MASTERPIECE that every writer should read, emphasizing that this platform is more about community engagement than financial gain. A Story I Invested 3 Hours on, Reflecting My 25 Years of Scientific Research, Earned 77 Cents.
Here’s a glimpse of our future plans to support every writer on Substack. I joined as a founding member to aid many writers there. I allocate all my writing income to the library to potentially hire a full-time marketer or agency to handle this challenging task for us.
How I Established a Charity Organization & Why I Will Operate It Like a Business
An outline of my draft plan for creators, freelancers, and entrepreneurs empowered by the Substack network.
# Here is our onboarding pack covering everything you need to know.
Master Copy: Onboarding Information for New Writers
# A Collection of Boosted Stories
16–31 May 2024: Featuring Boosted Stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated
I also linked to previously boosted pieces for new readers and aspiring writers as examples of exceptional stories.
Thank you for taking the time to read these inspiring stories.
Cellular Responses to Ketosis: Can Cancer Cells Listen?
Introduction to New Writers
Let’s extend a warm welcome to the new writers who recently joined us. Please explore their stories, and if they resonate with you, feel free to connect with them. This is a fantastic opportunity for writers and readers to engage.
New writers, please review the onboarding pack attached before submitting your stories. Photos are crucial, so be sure to check our image handling policy to avoid returns.
Announcement of 150+ New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Today
This is a quick acknowledgment of your acceptance into ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium.
New writers might find the attached list insightful, featuring numerous practical stories written by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz.
Writing, Content Development & Marketing Strategy Guides
Writer applications can be submitted through our registration portal. Please remember to include your Medium account ID.
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