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‘Ojalá’- a film project: Media kit
By: Denise Yahrling
Tags: Hope, Documentary, Travel Film, Travel, Kickstarter

The video for our Kickstarter campaign and film project, ‘Ojalá’.

About the project

What are your hopes and dreams for yourself?

And which role do they play in our story as mankind?

Led by these questions we have set off on a big journey, leaving our lives in Germany behind.

‚Ojalá‘ is the name of our film project. It’s Spanish and means „hopefully“. It will be a tribute to the hopes, dreams and projects in this world that we wish to see turned into reality. An authentic documentary-style film about our adventure, packed with inspiring people and their answers to these questions, our own insights and the wondrous beauty of this world.

We are out there to discover these stories and bring them to you, show you how they can be realized, but also how they sometimes fall through.

Perhaps we can encourage you to let your own hopes be revived, to become active yourself or we can simply bring you joy and a new outlook on life by taking you on our journey with us.

Support our project and look forward to everything we will discover on our way.

Ojalá.

A film about hope.
Happening: No Rainbows, But Lots of Pride
Tags: Pride, Projects We Love, Pride Month, LGBTQ, Kickstarter

Live projects we love

By Chaz Harris

“LGBTQ+ kids and teens so rarely get to see themselves in books, especially as the hero. This middle-grade adventure story featuring a queer protagonist who teams up with a crew of talented artists to fight against a great evil seems destined to become an instant classic.”

— Margot Atwell, Senior Director of Publishing

By Molly Allis

“You can’t be what you can’t see! In All Together Now, Molly Allis creates a world of kindness and inclusivity that’s inhabited by people with different gender identities, family structures, and cultural backgrounds that just about anyone will be able to identify with.”

— Elise McCave, Director of Narrative Film

By Leeyiyang Lyan

“Lyan blends queer culture with traditional Chinese design to challenge perceptions of gender and spark conversation in a country where these issues can be difficult to raise. He takes both personal and creative risks by speaking up and not letting anyone or anything stop him from expressing himself. My personal favorite in the collection is the silver 女 earring!”

— Joris Lam, Design & Technology Outreach, Asia

By Nick Martin

“I love this project because it challenges what society has adopted as the law of the land when it comes to spirituality, religion, and faith. And what better way to challenge societal norms than through the collaborative art form of the people, theater?”

— Lauren Renner, Associate Art Director

By Tara Avery

“First loves are as intoxicating and all-consuming as they are awkward and adorable. But as a young queer girl, I didn’t have access to enough romance that centered on folks like me. This project fills that void, and what makes it extra great is that it includes queer artists from around the world, which just demonstrates how strong and beautiful solidarity is.”

— Camilla Zhang, Comics Outreach

By Antonio de la Torre

“This short film deals with queerness among the elderly, a subject that is not often discussed when speaking about the LGBTQ+ community. I find this story refreshing, and it makes me think of my grandmother. Not everybody is proud of their sexuality from a young age, but it’s never too late.”

— Célia Vermicelli, México Outreach
Telifie, who we are
By: Kenny Hawkins
Tags: Gadgets, Kickstarter, Technology

Hey! We’re Telifie, the maker of the smart home drive in Dayton, Ohio. Telifie was created to eliminate the monthly subscriptions cloud storage services charge and give more features to users with more privacy and security!

The Device

Telifie comes in 256GB, 512GB and 1024GB sizes. WiFi is required for setup and, after that, you can connect it to your smart phone for faster access when you’re at home. Our servers act as a middleman for transferring files so your content is never stored permanently in the cloud. Pick a color for the lights that show when you’re using Telifie, or sometimes things look better with the lights off if you’d like.

Smart home dashboard

Our smart home dashboard gives you the capability of presenting your files from our apps on your TV and you can get notifications, stay up-to-date on the weather, and so much more with updates free forever. Connect the Telifie to surround sound with the aux port (that’s right, an aux port) and make a smart speaker system and play music through the Telifie with your phone. You can use it without the TV too!

Access

Our apps require two-factor authentication and sport an elegant design that gives you all the capabilities you need to get the most out of your Telifie. File transfers and device communication is encrypted and authentication keys are refreshed regularly.

The bigger picture

As our journey continues, our mission will never change: provide affordable, elegant, and versatile products for everyone. We are proud of our warranty and servicing program where you can get free servicing for life! A Telifie costs less than a year of cloud subscriptions and gives you the most bang for your buck. You can check out our roadmap for our software running on the device, called Connect.

Our Kickstarter is launching on May 25th, and we need your support to fully fund $40k to put a Telifie in your hands and make privacy and security a priority for customers. Visit our Kickstarter page and save our campaign to get just one email when we launch for up to 30% off our MSRP or signup for our email list (just once a week, no spam).

Lastly…

My name is Kenny Hawkins, the CEO, and Founder of Telifie. I graduated from Miami University (Ohio) in 2020 and took a year to build Telifie. It is most important to me that Telifie remain an honest and ethical business. As a user, you can suggest and vote on features and talk to us at any time free of charge.

We are a small business and we want to maintain that mentality of supporting our community. I appreciate your help and can’t thank you enough for believing in Telifie. Thanks for reading until the end!
Want to get in early on the next breakout indie game hit?
By: Atari Vcs
Tags: Atari, Videogames, Indie Game, Kickstarter

Want to get in early on the next breakout indie game hit? Atari VCS Apr 20·2 min read

Make a pledge in the Unsung Warriors Kickstarter campaign and get guaranteed beta access before the game releases on PC or on the Atari VCS.

At higher pledge levels you can earn physical rewards and even have yourself represented in the game as a character, painting or statue.

One participant will also get a rare, Atari VCS Collector’s Edition pc/console hybrid.

Set in an Iron-Age inspired Europe, Unsung Warriors mixes fantasy with European folk tales and mythology.

Unsung Warriors is a story driven action-platformer that is currently being developed by Osarion & Mountaineer, a game development studio in the Netherlands. Featuring both single player and couch co-op, the game is set in an Iron-Age inspired Europe, and mixes fantasy elements with European folk tales and mythology.

Unsung Warriors Prologue, an early demo of the game available on Steam and the Atari VCS, has been played by more than 200,000 people and has earned a 5-star rating on the VCS. Funds raised during the campaign will be used to finish game development.

Every person who pledges will have their name added to an ever-growing tree in the Prologue, and there will be a secret room in the final game just for campaign backers.

The team at Atari are huge fans of the game, and we encourage you to participate … visit the campaign now at https://link.atari.com/unsung
How We Built the Axis’ Modularity
By: Rocketbook Launchpad
Tags: Axis, Rocketbook, Reusable Notebook, Kickstarter

How the Axis Got its Rings

Before even a single nail is hammered into place, a product starts as an unassuming idea (please note: none of our notebooks require nails or hammers). In this case, Rocketbook co-founders decided that legal pads’ wasteful and unattractive design had been accepted for too long. Additionally, they saw this as the perfect opportunity to make good on our users’ requests for a more modular note-taking experience. As a side note: at this point, the Orbit was simply named the Rocketbook legal pad…not the best demonstration of our creativity.

1. The Background

Back before the Axis even had a name (and was still under the codename “RB2”), our product team were working on perfecting the rings that would allow for the notebook’s modularity. They eventually opted for high-density steel rings because they’re durable and strong. Too strong, it turns out.

2. The Problem

Our engineers quickly learned that steel has “memory”, which means when you fold them into the ring shape, they want to return to their original shape (i.e. not rings). However, to built a great notebook, the rings had to be clamped shut tightly, which meant we had to build a machine strong enough to counteract the issue caused by the steel’s memory.

3. The Solution

After many Zooms, socially distant user testing with the Rocketbook team, and prototyping, we had our machine: the Rocketbook Clamper-5000. This is an originally designed manufacturing machine that has the duality of precision and strength. That is, it can keep the Axis’ rings tightly closed, but without damaging their integrity or ruining their sleek aesthetic. Mission accomplished.
ClapperTime is a ‘death clock’ that counts down your life
Tags: Clappertime, Gadgets, Time, Gifts, Kickstarter

Life is short & people forget about that. What if every time you looked up in the morning or look aside during work, theres a clock ticking to tell you the precise seconds, minutes, hours, months and years remaining in your life?

ClapperTime is not everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s what makes it interesting.

A minimalistic timepiece that is made for individuals who are motivated with life, or simply anyone who wants to appreciate the times that we are given.

To calculate the date, there will be a QR code linked to health questionnaire that calculates various factors that often affect life’s expectancy and from that, the life counting begins.

Although the clock itself may sound scary or morbid, this is not true.

“ The intention of the clock is noble and it’s there to remind us to take a breather, going back to the simplest things that truly matters in our life. Ultimately death is inevitable, but by recognising it we’ll be able to live a meaningful life “ says the creator of the clock.

ClapperTime has been an idea for many years, but now it aims to move forward with production using funds raised from upcoming Kickstarter. The campaign has a goal of $5,000, and already started accepting early signups on the pre-launch page.

Where will you place your ClapperTime? Tell us in the comments
Magicbit -An Easy IoT Platform for Everyone
Tags: Internet of Things, Arduino, STEM, Esp32, Kickstarter

Magicbit is coming on Kickstarter

Are you ready for what’s coming?

Internet of Things or IoT is the Internet-connected smart devices. From home to industries, IoT is revolutionizing the entire world, connecting the unconnected.

IoT and the technologies involved in it are indeed quite complex. Electronics, programming, web development, communication — there are lots of topics combined. With all these, creating a simple IoT application is not easy.

But don’t give up just yet! Because we have the perfect solution.

You might be a student, tech geek, professional, IoT developer, or learner. You might also like to learn IoT, but do not know where to start. Whoever you are, whatever level you are at, we’ll help you learn how to make your home devices “talk” to each other via an easy IoT platform.

Introducing you — Magicbit; an all-in-one platform for coding, prototyping, electronics, robotics, IoT, and solution designing. It’s an award-winning electronic product designed and assembled in Sri Lanka with the highest quality standards in the industry.

Magicbit Core

With Magicbit, you can make that brilliant IoT concept of yours a reality! All you need is some magic!
VIP Insider Update. Hello Light Pong VIP! Thanks again for…
By: Aaqib At Light Pong
Tags: Games, Led, Community, Discord, Kickstarter

Discord

Are you familiar with Discord? Discord is a free app used by tens of millions of people to talk and hang out with their communities and friends.

We’re launching a Discord server specifically for Light Pong, and you are among the first to be invited to join! Moving forward, we’ll be hosting all our virtual events within Discord.

Click here to join our Discord server (link expires in 7 days!)

VIP Meet-&-Greets

Speaking of events, you’re invited to our next VIP Meet & Greet event! This is your opportunity to meet with us (and each other!) in a small group setting, and ask us whatever your heart desires!

Wednesday, September 8th

7:00pm to 8:00 pm EST (6:00pm CST / 1:00am CEST)

Kickstarter Video

Friends & Allies shot our Kickstarter last week in the Bay Area. I’ve included some shots from the video below. As VIPs, you’re the first members of the public to see them!

What do you guys think!?!! If you’re at the Meet-&-Greet event, I’ll show you guys the full video too! 😃

That’s all for today’s VIP update. Thank you for being a Light Pong VIP!!!!

— Aaqib & the Light Pong team!
My Top 5 Kickstarter Projects — August 2021
By: Roy Morejon
Tags: Innovation, Crowdfunding, Technology, Kickstarter, Gadgets

With September in full swing, let’s take a look back at the best August ​Kickstarter projects. I’ve got a great round-up of products for you.

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NOSU is a dual-purpose stainless steel tumbler with built-in cutlery. NOSU, which is short for No Single Use, is the next big, simple solution to convenient and sustainable living. NOSU is perfect for active lifestyles and hot or cold beverages. With this tumbler, you’ll never forget your cutlery for onto the go meals ever again.

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There are many duffle and laptop bags available on the market. However, CACHE is unique in that it is a hybrid tech sling and duffle. It’s spacious, has quick access, is versatile and convertible. It comes in two color options, static and carbon, and is perfect for carrying your everyday essentials. In addition, its ergonomic shoulder strap is compatible with both left and right-handed people.

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Razor blades get dull quickly, and traveling with one isn’t always convenient. Erazor is a revolutionary ceramic blade portable shaver that won’t go dull for years. Erazor will altogether remove any hair beneath it and can quickly be charged with a USB-C cable. The material used in the blade is well known for its superior performance and is generally used for precision cutting. Did I mention that it’s easy to clean and will stay charged for up to 60 days with one charge?

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If your family is anything like mine, we have different remotes lying around everywhere. It’s always tough to figure out which remote operates what in our house. SofabatonX1 is the most versatile universal all-in-one smart remote. This remote can control all your entertainment and home devices. The remote’s battery life lasts up to 60 days when charged, and it also works with Alexa and Google assistant. The SofabatonX1 is perfect for de-cluttering your remotes.

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Finally, ​the Culla Blanket by Crua is the ultimate outdoor blanket. Culla Blanket is a graphene-infused, lightweight, water-resistant, tear-resistant outdoor blanket. This blanket is the perfect addition to your outdoor adventures. The blanket is sure to warm you up, versatile, and can be used anyway, from a picnic blanket to a sleeping bag.
Lego Set 31 — Phantom. This week I won’t be writing much. The…
By: Francisco Duarte
Tags: Lego Instructions, Phantom Mech, Redline Trading Card Game, Lego Battletech, Kickstarter

This week I won’t be writing much. The last few days have been hectic. Do not forget to check on the REDLINE kickstarter, we’re not too far from being able to make a new badass mecha-themed novella out of that game. But back to the topic — although I did not have much time to write, I wasn’t about to leave you without a build this week.

So, I bring you a simple one, but different enough from the others to warrant some attention. This is because the Phantom has little in the way of offense, but it has other strengths.

Built by Clan Wolf to help rebuild its military strength after the debacle at Tukayyid, the Phantom is a sort of an oddball in Clanner mech design. Although an OmniMech, which means that it can be adapted to any potential role, the major function of this machine is that of a barely-armed heavy scout.

That is because the weaponry of the baseline Phantom is almost non-existent. Instead, it sports a complete array of electronics, for defense and target detection. It is also incredibly fast, faster than most light Mechs, actually. This places it in the evolving doctrine of the clan. The Wolves have always used quick and hard-hitting machines, and the Phantom is a Mech that has the speed to work within this context, and the systems to support other, stronger units.

The model I bring you wears the colors of the Wolves-in-Exile, and uses 31 parts. A bargain for a machine that can run around spotting other troops and has the electronics to defend itself.

As stated above, do not forget to check on the REDLINE Kickstarter and Twitter announcement now that you are here.

This is a cool game and universe we love, and we hope you are as excited about it as we are.
Random Lego Set — Scorpion (REDLINE)
By: Francisco Duarte
Tags: Trading Card Game, Redline Trading Card Game, Military Science Fiction, Saving Throw Studios, Kickstarter

Today’s the last day to pledge for Redline: Siege’s Kickstarter. This awesome trading card game is going to have its first expansion set, all right, but we can still reach the stretch goals. This includes the Desert Flower novella, which will be unlocked through Twitter shares. And I know I said the Wind Shark would be the last post for this event, but I was really proud of this one and I had to share it. Stephen Hunda, the mecha designer for Redline, really surpassed himself with this one and I had to show you my interpretation!

In the lore of the game, the Scorpion is a symptom of an issue concerning the authorities of Earth and Mars: the spreading of military technology through private providers. A massive, powerful, engine of war, the Scorpion is heavily armored and armed, becoming a predilect ride for warlords and mercenary leaders.

The model takes a whopping 96 parts, and it may be the most complex one I’ve done thus far.

This is also one of the machines brought in in the new expansion for this card game. A massive, awesome mecha for you to fight off your opponent. And if shared enough times, the Twitter announcement will also allow me to write the novella, which may include this shiny machine.

Just a few hours to go. So why not check it out?
Random Lego Set — Wind Shark (REDLINE)
By: Francisco Duarte
Tags: Lego Instructions, Redline Trading Card Game, Wind Shark, Saving Throw Studios, Kickstarter

We are in the final hours of Redline: Siege’s Kickstarter campaign. This has been an incredible process thus far, watching and supporting the campaign. As I’ve said before, I do love this setting. I love the grittiness of it, the grayness of the morality, and the kickass mecha designs. I would still love to write down Desert Flower, scheduled to be the setting’s first novella. For this to happen, though, I still need your support.

I think the Wind Shark is a good efreet to end this stage of my support for the setting. A machine possibly inspired by advanced BRIMEA designs, it is used by the super-rich as a racer, although some warlords and mercenary outfits have managed to use it as a war machine.

The original design was created by a fan, too, Alex Bronner. Interestingly enough, the original Wind Shark was also made in Lego. Go check it out!

And all that is left is to unlock the additional pledges on Kickstarter, and share the Twitter announcement enough for the novel to happen. It will be a good story, I think. Epic mecha battles, intense firefights, deep emotional moments, and lingering romance, all set against a background of a wasted warzone and lost hope. Just give it a look, and see if you want to help us out.

Thank you in advance!
Anti-Racism and Multiculturalism
By: Ghozian Aulia Pradhana
Tags: Multiculturalism, Society, Anti Racism, Sociology, Racism

The idea of multicultural education has been accused of being deficient, ignorant, and deceitful. It is told to go to meet minority grievances and ambitions (funds and McGee-Banks 1989) . It has been affirmed that multicultural training may prove to be a disservice to minorities because it interferes with this physical process of social adaption to this situation (Ramcharan 1989). Multicultural training, it has also been said, ignores the organization foundation of dominance and discrimination (Lynch 1987) . The aim here is to study some of the work on multicultural education and anti-racist training to define these elements of each. The investigation can then be made of at least one clear difference between these two approaches-multicultural education versus anti-racist education.

The number of issues that often arose in the writing. These consider this value of interpreting this intricate cultural, governmental and historic environment of anti-racism and philosophy as constructs leading governing policy and planning; this broad scope and dimension of actual anti-racism and multiculturalism programming; issues raised by bureaucratic approaches to anti-racism and multiculturalism programming; the concepts of social inclusion and exclusion; and the difficulty with assessing the effectiveness and impact of anti- racism and multiculturalism programming. Despite the complexities and challenges presented by these topics, Nevertheless, the literature reviewed did expose some likely practices in the designing and transportation of anti-racism and multiculturalism planning, talks about these promising practices, offering examples of quality programs where relevant.

This literature review reveals a broad range of views on anti-racism and multiculturalism policy and planning, ranging from celebratory to extremely important. Some observers think that early approaches to anti-racism and multiculturalism programming are also small, ignoring the wider past and general origins of prejudice and discrimination. Others want to make models and strategies that aid policy-makers and software developers address the root causes or daily impacts of prejudice and discrimination.

Additional findings suggest that, as policy-driving constructs, anti-racism and multiculturalism make difficult issues. These topics appeared in different forms at all levels of group, government and academic writing.

However, from the wide cross area of government policy and scholarly writing from these four jurisdictions under review, some anti-racism and multiculturalism practices have shown significant commitment. The scoping review described eight promising practices in the designing and execution of anti-racism and multiculturalism planning.

Banks, J. A. (1998). An Introduction to Multicultural Education.
Call for Submissions
By: Up, Root Knowledge
Tags: Submission Form, Anti Racism, Anti Blackness, Bipoc, Submission Guidelines

Photo by Y Heng on Unsplash

We welcome experimentation (and are here for disruption) to produce, cultivate and share knowledge in order to strengthen our communities and/or inspire action. up//root itself is an experiment of intervention. Through this new experience, we intend to be self-reflective so that up//root remains aligned with the purpose of We Here. This requires engaging and learning with folx who understand the purpose of We Here and are interested in the intellectual and spiritual growth of up//root and our publishing community.

Our focus is to center and build on works of knowledge and/or creative expression by Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color that impact archives, libraries, LIS education, and/or information. You do not need to be a practitioner, educator or student in LIS to submit your work. We encourage interdisciplinary and intersectional approaches, analyses, and lenses. Be uncompromising as you center justice.

We will be accepting rolling submissions on an topic of your choice or on the theme of our first issue: anti-blackness. If submitting for the themed issue, please do so by May 16, 2020.

CRITERIA

// Original work that is not published elsewhere.

// Rooted in antiracism/anti-oppression.

// Interrogates coloniality, white supremacy, patriarchy, white feminism, and/or racial capitalism as they impact archives, libraries, LIS education, and/or information.

// Cites BIPOC exclusively. NOTE: If you find it necessary to engage work of the oppressors, we of course welcome and will consider your reasons for each citation.

// Uses accessible language.

Submit your work to up//root using this form:

https://forms.gle/9yp4u94Ex7yKPiXi6

If you have any questions, please email uprootknowledge@gmail.com.
Oatmeal Every Morning
By: Erin Monahan
Tags: Feminism, BlackLivesMatter, End Police Brutality, Anti Racism, Social Justice

I make the best damn oatmeal. Can’t convince me otherwise.

Every morning I get up early, ideally 6am, but sometimes I “sleep in” until 7am, I make oatmeal (it’s full of good stuff like a shit ton of cinnamon, peanut butter, raisins, cranberries, blueberries, honey, almonds or walnuts if I feel spendy — if you’re in Portland I’ll make you a bowl!), and then I get to emails, writing, and reading.

Habits and consistency help me ground myself, reflect on how far I have come, and allow me to plan and prepare where I want to go next.

Habits can be crucial to our overall health. Varying habits have varying outcomes. The kind of consistency I practice is in many ways a luxury because it requires a stable income, a stable living situation, and supportive conditions for mental and physical health.

In Portland, gentrification has skyrocketed the cost of living pushing out many Black families and individuals who have lived here their whole life. The decisions and habits I make are less because of hard work and integrity, and more because of my white skin. I have access to housing, generational wealth, and everyday resources because I am white. I can rely on this. This stability allows me to create healthy, consistent habits.

While we want to interrogate our own whiteness (a social construct with tangible impacts) and attachment to being white on an individual level, we also want to acknowledge, address, and dismantle the systemic and institutional racism that we are complicit in by virtue of the way our society is rigged.

In my “Detaching from Whiteness” series we dig into ourselves and the racially segregated world around us, so we can show up genuinely, authentically, and in our full humanity to fight redlining, police brutality, and our own motorized responses to white supremacist violence.

If you would like to join me for the July series of “Detaching from Whiteness” I have few openings left.

If you would like to subscribe to my newsletter, you’ll get an opportunity for a free 15 minute consultation, my e-book, “Six Big Lessons I have Learned Since Beginning the Process of Detaching From Whiteness,” a bi-monthly newsletter with tips, insights, lessons learned, recommended reads and more!

Thank you for being in community with me!
Meeting Jane Elliott: A Lesson In Endurance as an Advocate for Justice
By: Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman
Tags: Advocate, Social Justice, Anti Racism, Justice, Jane Elliott

Jane Elliott is a former third-grade schoolteacher, anti-racism activist, and educator. She is known for her “Blue eyes-Brown eyes” activity that I first learned about on the Oprah Winfrey show about 30 years ago when I was a teenager. She first conducted her famous exercise for her class on April 5, 1968, the day after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. She garnered widespread attention when her local newspaper published essays that the children had written about the experience. Shortly after, she began a long-time career as an outspoken public speaker against racism and discrimination. Jane Elliott came to DC’s Anne Beers Elementary school this week and my daughter and I were thrilled to be able to watch Eye of the Storm together and meet Jane Elliott afterward. During Ms. Elliott’s talk, she told us many things about the reasons she believes it is imperative that parents advocate against the indoctrination of their children to be obsessed about skin color and separation instead of commonality and unity. She weaved many lessons into her talk that described what her life was like during and after she first implemented the Blue eye-brown eye activity.

Elliott’s classroom exercise was filmed the third time she held it with her 1970 third-graders to become The Eye of the Storm. This in turn inspired a retrospective that reunited the 1970 class members with their teacher fifteen years later in A Class Divided. After leaving her school, Elliott became a diversity educator full-time. She still holds the exercise and gives lectures about its effects all over the U.S. and in several locations overseas. I introduced my daughter to her work a couple of years ago and she has been a fan ever since. My daughter insisted that we stay after the talk to take photos and I am glad that we did. I got to personally tell her how much I love her and appreciate her work and she told me she loved me, too. We exchanged hugs and smiles and ended a wonderful experience.

Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman is a homeschooling mother, a multi-media strategist and professional creative who has built an expansive interdisciplinary career as a professional in higher education, media, student development and the arts. You can join her mailing list and register for her courses for homeschooling families at StudentMediaOnline.com

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Join the Facebook group for Dual-Enrolled Homeschooled High School Students here
Date Questions to Escape the Friend Zone
By: May Pang
Tags: Dating Advice, Love, Relationships, Dating, Life

Date Questions to Escape the Friend Zone

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels

“Getting a date is the easy part,” Sam moaned.

I wasn’t surprised. With his striking blue eyes and chiseled jaw packaged into 6 feet of pure muscle, I could definitely see dates coming easily to him. It also helped that Sam was outgoing, hilarious, and kind.

“So what’s the problem?” I asked.

“So, here’s how the last few dates have gone. I meet a girl, we like each other, we talk for hours. It’s fun and enjoyable. Then, it’s the end of the night and I feel like I’ve made another great friend and am no closer to finding a girlfriend. How do I make the conversation romantic?” Sam looks at me with the earnest curiosity of a student on the first day of class.

“Ahhh, so it’s the conversion from friend to romantic interest that you’re struggling with?” I pondered.

“Yes!! Conversion! How do I get her to talk about her heart?” Sam jumped up excitedly.

“What do you guys talk about for hours?” I asked.

“You know — what we like reading, philosophy, hobbies, where we grew up, favorite restaurants, our jobs. The worst part is I know she’s attracted to me too but after a couple of dates like that…well, it’s the friend zone for me.”

Sam was extremely well-read and a great conversationalist but the questions he was asking on his dates were probably better suited for making friends or even bonding with a co-worker than a romantic interest. Turns out, talking about the weather is not a great primer for getting sexy. So, I wrote this list of questions for all the Sams out there.

A bit of warning though — these questions are not for the faint-hearted asker or responder. Like Sam, most people are far more comfortable with extended small talk and you may even find the questions confronting when they are inevitably flipped around to you. But if you are a curious person and have an equally adventurous partner, you’re in for a fun ride. Ready?
How to Date During Quarantine
By: Stephanie Lyn Life Coaching
Tags: Mental Health, Dating Advice, Love, Dating, Realtionships

We are living in a strange time. With all that is going on around the world and not being able to connect physically, we must learn a new normal. During this pandemic, we are faced with new challenges to connect, and dating is no different.

The good news is between Skype, FaceTime, and video chatting; we can still connect with others.

We may not be able to go on a regular date like we used to. Still, dating is forever evolving and now is no different even though we cannot physically be around others like at a restaurant or an outdoor event, we can still meet new people.

While dating apps may not have been your thing in the past, it might be time to reconsider. With the limited amount of ways to meet new people, we must adjust to where the world is now.

No matter which app you download, being able to date still and get excited about someone is good for the moral. Look at it this way; you do not have to change your clothes. You can chat with someone from the comfort of your cozy couch.

You can schedule a time to meet over video chat and see the person “face to face.” There is your first date.

The good news is if you meet someone online, have a skype date, and, like them, you now have a new friend to chat with and get excited about. You are currently in the dating scene; it just looks different.

Wishing you all the best and be safe!
Dating tips and advice for men when they get a chance with a woman
Tags: How To Flirt With A Girl, Dating, Dating Advice, How To Talk To Women

Dating tips and advice for men when they get a chance with a woman Irina Follow Feb 20, 2020 · 2 min read

After thousands of failed attempts, now that she has finally given you a chance to woo her, you cannot jeopardize it under any circumstance. You must leave no stone unturned in making her yours. She must be having her share of doubts about dating you, and you must try to eliminate them. We can understand that the ins and outs of dating can be very confusing, but we are here to help you out. We talked to a few dating and relationship experts and got some pretty practical dating tips for men. Check them out.

Maintain your pace

Women generally don’t appreciate men moving too fast. You have to make sure that the woman you are dating feels safe and comfortable with you in all spheres. Take things step by step. Try getting to know her online before you ask her to meet up.

Be personable

Dating is all about getting to know each other personally. If you ever want to express your feelings towards here, avoid doing that through text or email. This might set a poor tone for the relationship’s communication dynamics. This is one of the most effective dating advice for men.

Take initiative

Women love when men take the lead. Instead of being dicey about the time and venue, be confident ad make a recommendation. She is sure to appreciate your boldness.

Go somewhere you are comfortable

You might think that you are being a gentleman by letting your date decide the venue, but that is not valid. Women appreciate it when you take control. And you have to make sure that the place you choose is convenient for you.

Try these tips out and let us know how they work for you.
The Rebound Relationships
By: Christian Antonoff
Tags: Relationship Advice, Dating Advice, Relationships, Dating, Sex

The Rebound Relationships

Photo by Amy Humphries on Unsplash

I have a friend who broke up with her boyfriend of five years. Then she found a rebound guy. Their rebound relationship lasted about six months.

What is a rebound relationship?

Researchers define it as: “A relationship that is initiated shortly after a romantic breakup - before the feelings about the former relationship have been resolved.”

In other words, it substitutes your previous relationship with one that is not really healthy nor particularly romantic.

Where’s the catch?

It’s superficial. It creates an illusionary notion of having feelings for somebody based on a particular feeling or need.

For example, a rebound relationship can be primarily based on sex and it can be used to satisfy a certain need.

In other cases, it can be defined by a strong need for attention, emotional dependency, fear of rejection, abandonment, and loneliness.

Why do people rebound?

People who seek rebound relationships do so to fill out something that is missing, or out of fear. As such they are obsessed with that one thing: seeking attention or approval, the need for physical contact, need to control everything.

I can’t speak for everyone, but my friend’s rebound relationship lasted for six months. It was just sex. My friend was embarrassed to show her rebound guy to her friends. She rarely spoke of him. He was just that. A rebound guy.

Some relationships might last longer. Months, years, who knows. Some even turn to marriages. But the majority almost always end with a breakup.

Can rebounds turn into something more?

I believe they can. If, however, the person who initiated the rebound relationship is willing to invest more in said relationship, and be more emotionally supportive as opposed to do things for their own benefit. Include your partner in everything you do. Introduce them to your friends and family. Meet their relatives. Be there for them at their lowest moments.

Relationship problems? Let’s talk.

Cheers,

Christian
Developing Purposeful Routines and Habits
By: Jenn Taylor, Mom Of
Tags: Dating Advice, Relationship Advice, Relationships Love Dating

We all have them. Habits. Routines. I used to wake up when Dane’s alarm went off at 1:30 am and check my phone. As if email, tweets, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Snapchat, or Words with Friends just can’t wait until morning when I’m up for real. I’d check them again before I got out of bed after I woke up for real. It’s interesting — this outstanding technology that gives us so much, yet takes so much away from us. Sleep or time with people who are actually in front of us. Our phone is a constant distraction of what we might miss if we look away.

Nowhere in healthy habits does it say to check your phone I’ve been changing my habits. I have all notifications except text and phone off — those are on vibrate since I have kids. I never check my phone in the middle of the night or when I wake up. I actually wake up, stretch, go to the bathroom, brush my teeth, etc…. before I look at my phone. I got rid of several apps, streamlined, and cleaned things up. When I’m not on call, my phone is on silent. It’s a joke in my house that I never know where my phone is, but now I don’t care as much. When I find it, I can check it in a more deliberate way.

Use the phone but don’t tether yourself I love having my phone. I love what I can do with it, but I don’t need the constant tether. Things about my phone I really like: GPS, text, and phone. Getting an email for work when I’m working but not at the office or on a computer. The ability to connect is fantastic via email or social media. Learning that I’m not missing anything if I don’t check it regularly was an important lesson. If it’s an emergency, I won’t hear about it via social media. The capacity to learn, look things up, gather, and use information is phenomenal. I remember life prior to having a cell phone and the progression of what we’ve been able to do with a phone. We’re so blessed to have the technology but not at the expense of the world in front of us. This is why it is important to develop new, purposeful routines and habits as I detail below.

NEW HABITS: Mostly I’m more deliberate about how I spend my time — especially my morning routine. I’m on the computer at work, so I’m trying to reduce my computer time at home. I’m reading books more regularly, I’m using technology to learn about things that interest me, It’s more about being aware of the volume of time we are using devices. Reconnecting with people. Balancing the information we can get from our phones with the time spent doing other things. It’s a shame to spend so much time trying to connect with people via social media to miss out on the people who are here with us. Back yard, BLM land behind the fence, no neighbors in my sight, Alaska cup with coffee, bare feet. Perfect.
You’re In Love With Someone You Met Online-Be Very Careful!!
By: Worldwide Intelligence Network
Tags: Dating Advice, Dating, Cybersecurity

We so often receive investigative requests from men and women who are involved in very personal relationships with someone they met online. They have come to point where they are uncomfortable and want us to investigate whether their lover is who they say they are and if they are married or committed to another relationship. Many of these people readily admit they are very much in love even though they have never met face to face with their online lover. Usually, these investigative requests occur when the online lover promises to fly out to meet them and then suddenly comes up with a last-minute excuse why they cannot leave their home country. Another reason we might be called to investigate their online lover is due to their online lover telling them that they are in very serious financial trouble. They will usually say their problem is due to a tax issue in their country or a medical emergency for which they have no money for.

The most disheartening call we receive is when we’re told the funds were already wired and that their alleged lover has never been heard from again. Once retained by our client were asked to track down where their so-called lover actually lives and to confirm whether he or she is really the person in the photo they posted online. In almost all cases the photo was hijacked from someone else social media profile and we usually learn the perpetrator works in a boiler room operation where hundreds of potential victims are sent emails through online dating sites. These crooks troll night and day for men and women on dating sites, they have no conscience or concerns about their victims because they feed their families based upon a percentage of the money they steal from their victims. Their job is to study hundreds of profiles of registered users all over the world and then pick their targets.

We have identified where most of these boiler room operations are located. They are usually in Nigeria, Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, and India. Those victims who wired funds will never recover their money and the person who scammed them will never be prosecuted. Foreign governments could care less as they have not the funds to deal with these scams. Worldwide Intelligence Network can confirm for you if your lover is a real person by conducting an advance background investigation on them anywhere in the world.

Here are a couple of very helpful websites for you.

Men, please check out this site:

http://www.inter-mariage.com/en/scamlist.php

Ladies and gentlemen, please look at this site from the FBI:

http://www.fbi.gov/sandiego/press-releases/2013/looking-for-love-beware-of-online-dating-scams

Not all online romances turn out bad. However, you should allow us to a background investigation prior to you committing to a relationship.
The Romantic Man
By: Benedict Rumisha
Tags: Romance, Relationships Love Dating, Dating Advice, Love, Dating

That look, when you know you she is into you

Being a man and being labelled a romantic is not always desirable. Or is it? Just because you like pampering your lady doesn’t mean that you are any less a man than any other man. You can spend your day finishing your basement, working on your car, just getting your hands dirty so to speak but at the end of that day, there’s nothing quite like the look of love and care on your significant others face when you cook an impromptu dinner for her. And the benefits of what happens after dinner, or even before you get dinner done, far outweigh any negative connotations being labelled a romantic have.

Being a romantic man is not that hard. In most cases, it’s the little things that women notice. A glance, a quick touch or brush across her back. Sure, flowers are nice but haven’t they almost become a cliche. That’s not to say women don’t like flowers because they do, but if that’s all you’ve got then it will only go so far. You have to mix it up, change your style and use your imagination to create romantic moments for the woman you love.

And here’s the most important thing to remember. If you truly know her and what her likes and dislikes are then it’s easy. Think of something built around something she likes to do. Does she like shopping (not something men even like to think about much less does), fine dining, walks on a beach, watching movies and the list goes on. It’s all about doing something she likes with her. And the fringe benefits of doing this are the only reward you will need.

Now here’s a little hint. While it seems like you may be doing something you don’t necessarily like to do that’s not really true. Let’s look at the shopping example. And when I say take her shopping it means shopping for her. Don’t go to the local home remodelling centre, you might find yourself sleeping in the dog house for a few nights. Remember, this is romance.

You take a day to go clothes shopping for her. This is about her, but it is also for you because the idea is to go to the more upscale type of shops. Why? Because you are looking for clothes that she looks good in, that she will ask your opinion on as she models it for you. Not only does she feel sexy but you can see that in how she moves and carries herself. And if by some chance you can guide her into a lingerie shop, well you just might be surprised when she lets you pick out something and she wears it that night at home, or if you are really on your stuff, back at the hotel room (now there’s an idea: a night away from home).

A romantic man is in a win-win situation. And the best thing is it can be a lot of fun for both the man and the woman.

And women, if your reading this. We, men, like to be romanced too, but then you already knew that!
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By: King In World
Tags: Grab The Women, Grab A Girl, Dating Advice, Hot Night Stand, How To Date A Girl

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