Curated Collection and Daily Updates

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Welcome, enthusiastic readers and talented writers, to the 151st episode of our series. Today, I’ve chosen several personal favorites and highlighted stories nominated by our dedicated editors and readers like you. Recently, we welcomed a number of new writers to ILLUMINATION, which has increased our workload. I introduced these newcomers in my last collection, so please extend your support and explore their contributions.

A standout memoir by Dr. Yildiz really resonated with me today; it’s both inspiring and impactful. Just yesterday, he penned a bold satirical open letter aimed at scammers.

I didn't manage to write anything new today, but I did introduce a new writer for the first time yesterday. Some of my editorial colleagues encouraged me to continue this practice, so please join me in welcoming Tejus Yakhob. He’s quite new and would greatly benefit from your encouragement.

Over the weekend, I compiled a selection of our top boosted stories from the past two weeks. With 30 new gems to explore, I believe you’ll find something you love!

Here's a brief piece about gaming to keep my creative juices flowing. Additionally, there's a story addressing a recent ransomware cyberattack on an Australian healthcare provider. This incident mirrors past events where hackers sold personal and health data on the dark web.

I empathize with Mike's situation as he features several non-boosted stories that often go unnoticed. He feels disheartened thinking his editorial efforts are in vain. Please share your thoughts on this.

He also covered the distressing issue of farmers' suicides, which deeply affected me.

I crafted a short piece specifically for gaming and sci-fi enthusiasts, which I believe will resonate with fellow gamers.

Halo: Redshift is a cooperative campaign mod that many will enjoy.

Our team spends a significant amount of time publishing stories about ILLUMINATION, and we apologize for any delays you might experience, as our backlog has expanded. Managing this large publication with only 30 editors is quite a challenge, and we appreciate your patience. If new writers adhere to simple guidelines like captioning images and self-editing before submission, we can accelerate our publishing process.

Yesterday, while in the ILLUMINATION Slack workspace, Mike shared one of his recent pieces with me. I found it very enjoyable, but I still need to read Seda A.'s story, which Mike highly recommended and plans to feature in a future collection. I have confidence in Mike’s editorial choices.

A Disturbing Trend: The Global Push for Regression

Mike took a brief break, as recommended by our chief editor, and he produced a humorous yet poignant piece titled:

An Advice to ChatGPT on Its Hilarious Demise: Because AI Apocalypse Should Be Funny, Too.

He also curated a collection filled with remarkable stories.

Mike's Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #120

One of my favorites was penned by Lawson Wallace, posted on our ILLUMINATION-Curated section. I appreciated it because Lawson has made significant strides on YouTube and generously shared his experiences. As many of you may know, Lawson has been an editor at ILLUMINATION for quite a while, supporting our writers.

My Unexpected Success on YouTube Has Given Me the Courage to Dream Bigger

I delved into several enlightening research articles on crucial health topics authored by Dr. Yildiz.

Why Black Youth Die from Asthma 7 Times More Than White & Potential Solutions

Research into Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the US Indicates in All-Cause of Mortality Among Young People

Mike also highlighted my story alongside an emotional piece inspired by some Australian films that moved him.

An Exceptional Story That Brought Tears to My Eyes Today

If you're unfamiliar with this publication, Dr. Yildiz also issued an invitation from his secondary account, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz (Tech). I found it quite motivating, and I will briefly introduce the publication below along with submission guidelines.

Invitation to a New ILLUMINATION Publication Called "Health & Science"

Invitation to Writers: A New Pub Named "Health & Science" Part of ILLUMINATION Group

Top 10 Stories Published on Health & Science Publication for Friends of Medium

Mike introduced Dr. Adam Tabriz, who contributes to his publication. Dr. Tabriz has also volunteered to serve as an editor for ILLUMINATION. We need more seasoned editors like him.

Meet Dr. Adam Tabriz, MD, on Health & Science Publication of ILLUMINATION

Dr. Tabriz has established a new specialized publication. Let's congratulate him and consider contributing as writers or readers. We will provide more details soon. You can apply through our standard writer registration portal.

Invitation to Write for Integrated Healthcare Part of ILLUMINATION Publications on Medium

I recently read a thought-provoking article by Dr. Yildiz that challenged an immature study claiming that intermittent fasting could increase heart disease rates by 91%.

Perfect Storm in a Teacup: Can Intermittent Fasting Increase Heart Disease Risk by 91%?

As I practice time-restricted eating, this claim didn't resonate with my experience, as my health has significantly improved. Therefore, I wrote a new piece that presents the perspectives of four thought leaders in the field.

Why I Believe Fasting Doesn't Cause Heart Disease But Obesity Does

By the way, ILLUMINATION recently celebrated its fourth anniversary. Happy 4th birthday, beloved ILLUMINATION! Dr. Yildiz has also written two inspiring features focusing on women, both of which are beautiful and significant.

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

Why and How to Support Women in Tech and in Other Male-Dominated Sectors

You can explore more of his work in this list.

Increasing the Number of Members with Our Efforts

Dr. Mehmet Yildiz shared links to some of his boosted stories to encourage non-members to join Medium. I plan to follow his advice personally, as reading ratios are low. He suggests that other writers create similar collections with shared links and post them on ILLUMINATION-Curated or other publications. Here’s his invitation.

Friend Links to My Sample Boosted Stories for Non-Members of Medium.com Dr. Mehmet Yildiz

Friend Links to the Boosted Stories of Pernoste & Dahl Pernoste & Dahl

My Boosted Work on Medium with Friend Links Joshua Mason

My Sample Stories for the New Readers of ILLUMINATION-Curated Aiden (Owner of Illumination Gaming)

Gill McCulloch's Top Boosted Stories on Medium.com With Friend Links for Non-Members Gill McCulloch

As an important update, we've informed the writers of the Lampshade publication that they can no longer monetize their content from that platform. Human-generated content is not affected.

POLICY: No More Monetization of AI-Generated Content on Medium.

Daily List for Sharing — Volume 151

I volunteered to compile a sharing list for this collection, making it easier for you to share on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, or Quora. You can find links to all our sharing platforms in this story from Dr. Yildiz.

Our editors and curators have explained how we promote non-boosted stories, which represent over 99% of our content, and I play a significant role in enhancing visibility for these stories. Thank you, everyone, for the support that keeps me going on this incredible journey.

Here are today’s wonderful and nominated stories! I believe you will discover something that caters to your reading preferences.

Today's Stories from ILLUMINATION Writers

• Emerging Concerns of Elevated Uric Acid on Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Impotence, & Dementia by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
• LXRs: Why Liver X Receptors Take Center Stage for Health Research with Multiple Clinical Trials by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
• Scientists Develop Powerful New Compounds to Address Visceral Fat and Inflammation by Mike Broadly, DHSc
• What Car Shows Mean to Me and How They Enriched My Life by Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
• Understanding Your Emotional Triggers by Rebecca Romanelli
• Why Person-Centered Care is Crucial for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by Adi K. | MSc.
• What the AI Revolution Means for Knowledge Workers by Alexander Weekes
• Dear Medium! We Need To Talk! by Alina Pitt
• Is Medium Aware of The Disappearing Claps? by Annelise Lords
• Building a New Team is Hard Work! by Arpan Chowdhry
• 99% CL: Tales of a Risk Manager: Part 1 by Artur Guja
• Mitigate These 8 Risks to Live a Healthier and Longer Life by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
• 10 Questions About Mass Shootings in America by B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
• Attach to These Habits Every Day If You Want to Become a Better Person by 2bebetter
• 5 Reasons I Enjoy My Retirement Years More Than Working Ones by Mike Broadly, DHSc
• Ten Money Lessons I'm Only Learning Now at Age 37 That Felt Life-Altering by Tim Denning
• The Most Powerful Networking Habit Has Nothing to Do with Conferences by Thomas Oppong
• A Simple Way to Boost Your Charisma by Vivian Robert, Ph.D.
• Is Technology a Thing of the Spirit? Ask Reverend AI by James Alexander, MATheol, MA, PhD
• Crazy Times Call for Crazy Ideas by Jill Ebstein
• Reflecting on the Joy of Family Milestones and Traditions by Wesley van Peer
• Are You Aware You've Been Programmed? by Elaine Hilides
• Why Context is the Most Undervalued Aspect of Marketing by John B. Dutton
• Discovering Bratislava: A Captivating Gem in Central Europe by Jozsef Kovacs
• The Power of Now: How to Beat the Enemy of Productivity and Achieve Your Dreams Faster by @upliftic
• Why "Deep Time" Might Convince You to Leave Your Phone Behind Today… by Aidan Jones
• Ladies (Especially Girls), You Don't Need a 'Glow Up.' by Angelica Mendez
• Should I Be Happy I Was Never Boosted? by Annelise Lords
• 7 Quotes on Trust for When You Want to Give Up by Annie Das
• 5 Techniques to Protect Your Mental Well-being in a Busy World by Anshul Kummar
• Be My Valentine by Akhtar Mehmood
• How Monitoring 8 Biomarkers Remade My Metabolic Well-Being by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
• Gaming, Fun, and Humor: The Lifelines That Rescued Me from Social Media's Grip on My Life by Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
• How the Election of Barack Obama Changed Race Relations in America by William Spivey
• Self-Help Content Won't Change Your Life by Christie Sausa
• What If She Lied About Being Abused? by Christina Sophia
• Can Viagra Ward Off Alzheimer's? by Antonio Segovia, MD.
• 10 Things I Wish I Knew About New Orleans Before I Went by Christopher Kokoski
• 4 Must-Know Tips for Winning a Short Story Competition by ColtraneWrites
• Understanding the Nuances of Racism and Casteism Through Ethnographic Studies by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
• The Swastika: Unraveling an Enigma Across Time and Cultures by Cristiano Luchini
• Embrace Your Bioage, Abandon Your Calendar Age, Say Scientists by Dr. Lutz Kraushaar
• Slate is a Great Example of the Coming Collapse of the Clickonomy by Danny Wolf
• The Worst Night of My Life by David McIlroy
• What Makes You a Top Writer In 2024? by Dennis
• Heart's Fun & Games by Dominic Mitchener
• When I Discovered Diversity Gives Life Its Juice by Donnie Van Meer
• The Unbreakable Spirit: Bear Grylls' Journey from Paralysis to Peak by Ekant Mate (AWS APN Ambassador)
• How To Become An Inspirational Writer: Nuances You Want by Emy Knazovic
• "Embarking on a Spiritual Odyssey: Discovering Meditation and Hiking Harmony" by ENFINITE BALANCE
• Post-Valentine's Day Rant & Poem by Federklecks
• Hack Your Brain to Laser-Focus Your Memory! by Freda Savahl
• Saying Marriage Is "Just a Piece of Paper" Isn't True by George "Ace" Acevedo
• Rewriting the Climate Change Script: Report Recognizes Champions Leading the Net-Zero Charge by Giovanni Puglisi
• Are You Using The Excuse "Work Has Been Crazy Busy"? by Glyn Bawden
• Embracing the Chill and Navigating Stressful Situations by Gregg Zambrovitz
• 9 Shocking Facts You Never Knew About Pomegranates! by Imran Ali
• What Do You Get When You Squeeze An Orange? by James Boylan
• Unraveling the Insanity Plea: The Mysterious Missing Marine & Shocking Murder Trial That Shook a Nation by Jason Benskin
• The Amazing Correlation Between Exercise and Your Mood by Jenny Alexander/Hope for the Heartbroken
• You Are Your Own Limiting Beliefs by Jess — Mindset & Finance
• Josie's Guide to Tarot: The Hierophant by Josie Defaye
• I Never Wanted To Be God by Julia P Dias
• 20 Things I Learned in My 30 Years of Life by Karthik Seenuvasan
• Being an Introvert Is Your Superpower. Here Is Why. by Katarzyna Portka
• On The Road To Success by Liam Ireland
• Tree Huggers Deserve a Better Reputation by Lindsey Anne
• The Small Token of Love by Lori Dooner
• The Unconventional Path to Work-Life Harmony: A PERMA Makeover by MAGDALENA PONURSKA
• Echoes of a Wandering Heart by Marie Grace, Ph.D.
• It's difficult to talk about race in the best of times, and these are not the best of times by Martha Warriner Jarrett
• Unstoppable You: The Ultimate Habit That Makes Any Goal Achievable by Maxim Spasskiy
• It's Valentine's Day! So What? by Maximus
• Building Your Brand? 5 Mistakes To Avoid by Nathaniel Davies
• 'I Don't Know What to Do' Is Killing Your Confidence by Paul Trood
• When I Meet You Again by Pradip Singh
• What If? by Preethi Saravanakumar
• Safeguarding Biodiversity: The Global Vault of Seeds in Norway by Raihan
• Optimizing Public Debt for Sustainable Growth in Africa by REUBEN SHUMBA
• Unjust Hierarchies by Rich LaFleur
• The Perfect Snack — Healthy, Delicious, Inexpensive — What's Not to Love? by Richard Fast
• The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Trendall by Rusty Grey
• Recognize Your Worth: S.a.n.a.h
• 100+ Notion Template Ideas For Notion Creators by Saba
• Little Things I Enjoy in Life by Samridhi
• Finding Love Within: Reimagining Valentine's Day in 2024 by Sara Irshad
• Top 8 Savvy Startup Hacks for Success by Shamim Rajani
• The Unending Malignancy of the Trump Presidency by Sheldon Clay
• Stop Sleeping On Those Ideas, Start Executing Them by Sifawu Usikalu
• Disappearing Souls by Sophia Tell- Stories 🤓📢🤓
• This 1 Mistake Is Holding You Back from Growing (Despite Learning and Upskilling Every Day) by Sumanpreet Kaur
• How To (Always) Get to the End of Your Book by The Modern Scholastic
• How The Hell Do Two People Confess To Be Together in Sickness and in Health? The One Alternative View
• Can I Have Another Daisy? by thevnorm
• End of an Era by Tom Kane
• One Tip to Transform Your Bad Day by Tyler Bridges
• I Tried This 5 Seconds Rule and I Don't Regret It. You Must Try This Out: Uroosa
• Elevate Your Career in 2024: Secrets from Top Earners by Usman Aslam
• 3 Must-Listen Podcasts for Creative People by Vic Bowling
• Home! by Dr. Adeboye Oluwajuyitan⚡The Befibrillator
• How to Create a Lesson Plan for a Training Session by Wendy Scott
• To Be A Warrior by Willow Reed
• Seeing Things in Black and White Pt. 2 by writingelk
• A Valentine's Day Surprise by Yana Bostongirl
• Why Working Harder Doesn't Change The Housing Situation For Young People by Zach Breiner
• Hallelujah! I Ditched My Valentine for Lent by Zo Hayes
• Sunday Update: Boosted Stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated Last Week by Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
• Understanding the Nuances of Racism and Casteism Through Ethnographic Studies by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
• My Recent Stories on Health and Science as Samples
• 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 wonderful stories.

Dr. Yildiz has conducted numerous interviews with writers, and if you're interested in being interviewed, feel free to reach out to him on Slack or contact me, and I’ll relay your message.

Quick Updates for Highlights of Our Publications for New Writers

Here is our onboarding pack covering essential information for new writers.

Master Copy: Onboarding Information for New Writers

Now, let’s extend a warm welcome to the new writers who joined us today.

Announcement of 200+ New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Today #49

A Special Welcome to New Writers on New Year's Day from the Chief Editor

A Special Welcome to New Writers on Christmas Day from the Chief Editor

New writers may want to check the attached list, which includes many insightful and practical stories written by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz.

New writers, if you need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to me on the Slack workspace or Discord server. I will introduce these services below.

I also enjoy introducing writers on YouTube. If you're interested, please reach out to me on Slack or Discord.

An Introduction to ILLUMINATION Slack Workspace

ILLUMINATION Discord: Video Introduction to Beginners

Communicate and Collaborate with Writers on the Illumination Discord Server

About Me

I write articles in my fields of expertise, which include gaming, filmmaking, social media, and design. I am also a YouTuber. Thank you for subscribing to my channel to receive notifications whenever I post on Medium. I have created a new website to share my content for free and promote the stories of writers contributing to my publications on Medium. I also maintain a Substack newsletter. Let's connect on Twitter and LinkedIn.

I own two publications on Medium—one for video gamers and another for YouTubers and podcasters. I also volunteer as an editor for Illumination Integrated Publications and engage in collaborative activities within the Slack workspace.

Writers interested in contributing to my publications can submit their applications via this link. Please include your Medium ID. You might also consider becoming a Vocal+ member to monetize your content. Additionally, I enjoy email marketing through Cliqly, which is my affiliate link.