Author Archive: Eric San Juan
Eric San Juan
May 16, 2022
Back in late 2020, I came across a scam whereby a scammer trying to generate links to their site falsely claimed credit for a photo I used, and asked for the photo credit to be switched to one that pointed to their site. Turns out it was a scam that ran pretty deep on Wikimedia Commons. The story ended up getting picked up by a bunch of tech blogs. Well, it’s happened again. This time the scam originates from a sex toy affiliate site in Germany. I will name them, but won’t link them directly. After all, that’s what they want! It began when I received the below email. I’m posting it in full in case others try to Google the text of emails they’ve…
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Eric San Juan
April 8, 2022
Image Credit: SocialButterflyMMG from Pixabay. If one of your close friends has recently gotten engaged, you could find yourself in charge of planning their bachelor party. It could be your first time doing so. That could be stressful. A bachelor party isn’t like any other night out or weekend away you’ve planned before. You don’t need to feel overwhelmed. It could be more straightforward than you think. Focusing on a few specific factors is vital. Bachelor party planning will be a breeze once you get them sorted. 3 Bachelor Party Planning Factors You Shouldn’t Overlook Entertainment Picking appropriate entertainment activities for the bachelor party can be difficult. You’ll need to keep multiple things in mind with this. Perhaps the most obvious is whether the groom-to-be,…
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Eric San Juan
March 23, 2022
Have you found yourself stuck in the monotony of modern life, get up, go to work, come home and go to bed? If you are looking to break away from the daily humdrum then here are some life-enhancing experiences that could alter your mindset, mix things up or enhance your daily life for the better. Photo credit; Run 4 FFWPU from Pexels Run a race Whether an experienced runner or newbie plodder there is a mass participation race for everyone. Races and mass participation events such as organized marathons, 10ks or Park Runs are a great way to get you outside and exercising a little bit more and potentially expand your social circle in the process. What is more, you will get a great sense…
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Eric San Juan
March 17, 2022
Image by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash There’s a common stereotype that making good money as an artist is nearly impossible. At least not while you’re alive. That might have been true in the days of Vincent Van Gogh and Johannes Vermeer. But definitely not the case in today’s vibrant digital age when building a solid follower (and customer!) base is more than realistic. If you’ve done the calculations and seen how much it costs to publish a book then you might be put off from pursuing a creative path in the publishing industry. Or perhaps you’ve invested in a litespeed powered web service and you’re running your own art blog in the hopes that someone will read it and start helping you profit from your…
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Eric San Juan
March 17, 2022
As a writer, be it of prose, theater, music, or otherwise, you need to make sure that you have a process to find your inspiration, as much as anything else. After all, without inspiration, a writer doesn’t have much material to actually write. Traditional sources of inspiration tend to include one’s own life, as well as other writers in your medium, but why limit yourself? Here, we’re going to look at the importance of exploring inspiration through other mediums and creative lenses, as well. Image – CC0 License The power of art If you have ever wanted a writing prompt, then there are few better places to go than to your local gallery or your local art museum. Whether it’s the expansive and eye-opening vignettes…
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