Chapter 1: Curated Nostalgia

Dear Readers, as you explore this curated collection, you will encounter a variety of compelling stories. I have selected a range of eclectic pieces that cater to diverse interests. Additionally, I curate special narratives from my unique publication, Health and Science. This marks the second edition of my newsletter, featuring both progress updates and examples of our work. If you write on these subjects, I warmly invite you to join our community on Medium and Substack. I am also expanding our outreach to Quora.

Recently, I authored a piece discussing Facebook's mislabeling of a genuine Medium article, titled “Meta's Misstep: Reevaluating Facebook's Spam Labeling of Medium Stories.” This situation led to the closure of all our Facebook pages and groups, which I find both ridiculous and frustrating.

After Dr. Yildiz shared my article on Facebook, his account, which had been active for 20 years, was suspended. This incident stressed me out. The Facebook algorithm seems ineffective—doesn't it boast advanced AI capabilities? I hope they rectify these issues soon, especially as we’ve lost access to all our Facebook pages.

Despite these challenges, Dr. Yildiz produced an essential article aimed at helping Substack and Medium writers succeed. His insights resonated deeply with me, especially as I learned valuable points from his clever checklist.

Having grown tired of excessive editing, I've decided to focus on publishing, curating, and promoting outstanding stories instead. My aim remains to support writers and bring joy to readers.

We've recently welcomed numerous new writers into our community, and they deserve our support.

One of my proudest achievements was introducing a monetization strategy for Quora through careful research and experimentation. If you're interested in this platform, feel free to check out my tutorial.

Furthermore, I discussed the alarming repercussions of deepfakes on public health and addressed another concerning public health issue affecting children.

Let's take a moment to congratulate William Spivey for his remarkable recognition in the writing community. We need more passionate authors like him.

Unfortunately, I was cloned again by scammers on Medium, which is incredibly frustrating. I addressed this issue in “I Was Cloned Again: One of the Many Reasons I Canceled My FoM Subscription.” They also cloned Dr. Yildiz recently. To protect ourselves, let’s avoid contacting them via WhatsApp and instead focus on blocking and reporting these accounts. These shorter pieces provide necessary guidance.

Our new newsletter is now live, containing significant updates for writers. Change is in the air.

Chapter 2: Today’s Featured Stories

Emerging topics from ILLUMINATION writers include:

• Elevated Uric Acid: Its implications for obesity, diabetes, heart disease, impotence, and dementia by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz.
• Liver X Receptors: Their significance in health research through multiple clinical trials by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz.
• New Compounds: Research on addressing visceral fat and inflammation by Mike Broadly, DHSc.
• Improving VO2max: My personal journey after my 60s through persistence and guidance by Mike Broadly, DHSc.
• Ultra-Processed Foods: A look at what you might be feeding your dog by David Mokotoff, MD.
• Longevity Insights: Lessons from the Rejuvenation Startup Summit by Dr. med. Titus Maniera.
• A Special Remembrance: Celebrating the life of my sister, Rebecca Romanelli.
• Taurine for Longevity: Research perspectives by Dr. Lutz Kraushaar.
• The Anthropocene: What it means for our future by Adelia Ritchie, PhD.
• Car Shows: Their impact on my life by Aiden (Illumination Gaming).
• First-Aid Business Journey: Celebrating 25 years of success by Gill McCulloch.
• Pregnancy and Energy: How it compares to extreme endurance sports by Matt Williams-Spooner, Ph.D.
• Birding Joys: Reflections by Dr. Seema Patel (PhD).
• Scuba Diving Insights: A unique experience by Andy Murphy.
• Political Landscape Changes: Perspectives from Phil Rossi.
• Seeing Red: The impact on perception by Elaine Hilides.
• Valentine's Day Tips: Avoiding workplace romance pitfalls by David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸.
• Start-up Ecosystem in 2024: Future insights by Dinah W.
• Dopamine Fasting: Its benefits for meaningful pursuits by Havard Mela.
• Colorado River Regulations: Impacts by Arthur Keith.
• Norfolk Southern: Insights by author D. Denise Dianaty.
• Understanding Relationships: Their role in self-awareness by Bill Abbate.
• Life and Death: A reflective piece by K. Joseph.
• Synergetic Conversations: Techniques by Alex Shiell.
• Lil Wayne's Influence: Reflections by Alshane Brown.
• Pre-Treatment Importance: Lessons from textiles by Amad Haider.
• Bloggers' Secrets: Insights from Asad Message.
• Nature-Positive Concept: An exploration by B. Ducca.
• Final Farewells: Reflections by Bayinnah Shah.
• Wisdom and Happiness: Their connection explored by Christina Sponias.
• Cultural Reflections: Societal aspects of the American cultural war by Dezmodian Emruby.
• Intermittent Fasting: Its impact on gut health by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz.
• Recent Earnings: A look at my income over the past three days by Dr. Shamaima Irfan.
• Deep Work Mastery: Techniques by Dr. Tracy Davis.
• Redefining Success: Embracing the value of being a "loser" by Emeka Promise.
• Phentermine Effects: Observations from a study of nine obese individuals by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz.
• Sam Kaplan's Graduation: A heartwarming story by Freda Savahl.
• God of Love: A reflective piece by James Boylan.
• Improving VO2max: My personal journey revisited by Mike Broadly, DHSc.
• Prologue Insights: From "The Man Who Refused to Pass Away" (Rewritten) by Øivind H. Solheim.
• Human, Tech & Science Alliance: A critical examination by Scarlet Ibis James 🦩.
• Viewer vs. Reader: A thoughtful piece by Joanie Adams, The Doctor.
• Positive Aging Attitude: Insights by Dr. John Frederick Rose.
• Writing on the Roof: Perspectives from Pernoste & Dahl.
• Nutrition for Health: Insights from a certified nutritionist in Norway by Elin Melaas.
• Minecraft and Grief: A personal reflection by Aiden (Illumination Gaming).
• Dolly Dimples' Story: A narrative by Deborah Camp.
• Lessons from Boosted Stories: Episode #4 by Aiden (Illumination Gaming).
• Unlocking Your Inner Superhero: My journey by Alain YUNES.
• Portable Fitness Coaching: Insights from Alexandru Lazar.
• Navigating Closed Doors: Reflections by Amy Christie.
• Healing from Betrayal: Insights from Anne Miles | The Unfiltered Healer.
• Weekly Haiku Roundup: #007 by Aswath.
• Overcoming Self-Doubt: A personal reflection by Bryce G.
• Sales Challenges: Insights from Dean J Murphy.
• Homelessness in MMOs: A narrative by Dezmodian Emruby.
• Fitness Journey Mistakes: Lessons learned by Devsomesh.
• Founders' Perspectives: Industry insights by Egor Korneev.
• Stress Management: Tips from Elias Ebner.
• First Impressions of Zelda: A look at the game by Rodney McGill.
• Achieving Goals: My method without burnout by Gracia Kleijnen.
• The Flute Girl: A reflective piece by Harry Hogg.
• Starting a Business: Insights from Isabella.
• Saying Goodbye: Perspectives by Jess — Mindset & Finance.
• First-Year Writing Survival: Tips by Katarzyna Portka.
• Beethoven's Legacy: Unlocking potential by Kristie Leong M.D.
• Yellowstone Restoration: The role of wolves by L. Thomas.
• Writing Error-Free: Useful Chrome extensions by Mahnoor Chaudhry.
• Vocal Media Insights: An exploration by Mahnoor Chaudhry.
• Just Because!: A lighthearted piece by Marie Grace, Ph.D.
• West Side Story Moments: Reflections by Matthew J. Koehler.
• Multitasking Mastery: Lessons by Miriam Rachel.
• Startup Branding: Peculiarities explored by Moloko Creative Agency.
• Arrival: A reflective piece by Monomit Bhowmik.
• Habit Development: Steps to cultivate good habits by Mr. Junaid.
• Spiritual Significance: Reflections by MRCOLLINSFX.
• Power of Sports: Insights by Nathan Forte.
• Classic Fortnite: An overview for 2024 by Nia🫧.
• Understanding REST: A comprehensive guide by Pratyush Khare.
• Motivational Monday: A call to action by pst tomowo.
• Advanced SQL Techniques: Tips for data science by Richard Warepam.
• Mindset Reflections: We become what we think about, by S.a.n.a.h.
• Writing Momentum: Overcoming obstacles by Shiitaal Budhrauj.
• Vinoba Bhave’s Wisdom: Insights for joyful living by Suresh Sangwan Saru.
• Dance Reflections: A personal piece by Sтepн Tнoмpѕoɴ.
• Quality vs. Quantity Debate: A critical viewpoint by Tanishka Makkar.
• Counterconventional Entrepreneurs: Mindsets that trailblaze by Tyler Lubben BBA.
• Cougar Year Reflections: Insights by Virginia L. Fuentes.
• Nah Yoni Gebru: A reflective piece.
• Saving Money Tips: Strategies during economic hardships by Zach Breiner.

Thank you for engaging with these remarkable narratives.