Tips & Tricks for Surviving After Shoulder Surgery

I live alone so some of these may not apply to you but most should be helpful. As with anything, follow your doctor’s orders. It’s been four months since I had my right shoulder repaired due to a SLAP tear. Mine was caused by years of volleyball and overhand sports. I read a lot of information … read more ➜

Long Shelf Life Foods

Many of the below foods will suffice no matter your diet. Carnivore, herbivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, etc. These are great options to have on hand for emergencies, like when there is a power outage, earthquake, or pandemic. 1. Potatoes • Shelf life: 2 to 5 weeks If stored in a cool, dry, dark place. Yukon Gold, … read more ➜

Live Nation magazine subscription scam duping customers out of $14.99 per purchase

Please beware that when purchasing tickets to certain events via Live Nation (Ticketmaster) you are very easily being duped into a “bonus” or “complimentary” magazine subscription. Why is this a scam? First of all, yes, Live Nation gives you the option to ‘opt out’ of this “complimentary” subscription but it’s listed under “Privacy Information”. It … read more ➜

How to tie a tie the correct length every time

Here is the secret that I discovered myself several years ago. I’m not going to go into the specifics about the mechanics of actually tying the tie but just how to set it up so you learn how to do it the same way every time. What is important to remember is that different ties … read more ➜

About/Submissions

Alternapop is based in San Francisco/Oakland, California. Where does the word “Alternapop” come from? “Alternative Pop/Rock is essentially a catch-all term for post-punk bands from the mid-’80s to the mid-’90s. Though there is a variety of musical styles within Alternative Rock, they are all tied together since they existed outside of the mainstream. In some … read more ➜