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News and Statistics
By: Robert Ralph
Tags: Help, Support, Newsletter, Freelancing, Love

How has your week been?

Firstly I would like to apologise for my lack of time spent on Medium this week, I have been struck down by the Norovirus and have been very poorly, I appear to be coming to the end of it now, so hope to be able to spend more time helping us all progress on our journeys.

Followers

Last week I told you our publication had 74 followers, I am very pleased to tell you we are now on 161, so an increase of 87 in a week, which is outstanding.

Thank you to you all and keep spreading the word, #togetherstronger

Editors

As I previously mentioned I am looking for two editors to keep the publication running whilst I am away from 13th to 18th of September, my next choice is Diya Saini, so thank you for your support, you now have access, please email me when you have a moment so I can send you my request list of thing to look at once I am away.

Statistics

We have had over 8,000 views and over 6,000 minutes read, which is up from 3,100 and 2,000 read previously.

Remember, we can help each other by giving each other claps, and spending time reading each other articles, if we stick to this philosophy then we are onto a winning combination.

Facebook

We have now grown from 19 to 56 members, please feel free to share your articles with the group, it is a chance to get a second viewing of your story, I also encourage questions and polls, if you have not joined then click this link to do so.

My top three articles this week are:

A Letter to My Dad — by A. Grace

https://medium.com/new-writers-welcome/a-letter-to-my-dad-2c2fc22a92f4

The True Lessons From “The Tortoise and the Hare — by Jimmy Misner Jr.

https://medium.com/new-writers-welcome/the-true-lessons-from-the-tortoise-and-the-hare-8a1421ffa501

How to Strengthen your Immune System? — by docmariaadil(mariaashfaq)

https://medium.com/new-writers-welcome/how-to-strengthen-your-immune-system-84099edca6fb

And one from myself which is:

Looking At Myself Robert Ralph

https://medium.com/illumination/looking-at-myself-8bac9e9575b7

If you would like to see anything added to the weekly newsletter please let me know, and I will do my best to add it.

I hope you all have a great week.

Written by Robert Ralph

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How to best support your woman when she is on her moon cycle (period)?
Tags: Support, Woman, Health, Menstruation, Spirituality

How to best support your woman when she is on her moon cycle (period)?

Learn everything about how to hold space for your lovely woman Andrea Follow Sep 5 · 5 min read

Photo by Sora Shimazaki from Pexels

I constantly teach the women around me how to relate to their menstruation from a spiritual point of view. If you’re a man, do you want to understand exactly what is happening in your beautiful woman’s body from an energetic point of view? I feel the need to teach gentlemen how to relate and learn certain tips and tricks to support and love the woman in their lives more. And how else to love your woman if not by knowing her, exploring, and intending to understand her?

Why Moon Time?

Many women call their menstrual cycle “moon time” because it is connected to the moon. It is natural for women to bleed during the full moon, or during the new moon. As we all know our body is predominantly liquid and the moon affects water, waves, the sea — just as it affects our waters. Waters are connected to emotions as well, so the menstrual cycle is closely related to emotional release where a very important spiritual and energetic release is made!

When a woman does not take birth control pills she is closely linked to nature’s cycles. How so?
QuickBooks Update Error 15227: 4 Simple Methods
By: Diana Smith
Tags: Quickbooks Helpline, Support, Error 15227

QuickBooks helps small and medium sized businesses in their accounting and financial tasks. This software is used for all the bookkeeping, inventory & pricing management etc. This accounting software offers amazing features and tools which are too convenient and easy to use.But at times, QuickBooks may encounter several errors, for instance QuickBooks Update Error 15227.

What is QuickBooks Update Error 15227?

Sometimes during the QuickBooks establishment or while a product program is running, you might encounter Error code 15277. QuickBooks update error 15227 is usually seen when you install QuickBooks update or during the installation of the software program. It also shows up when the device shuts down and adheres to a specific degree. This error usually appears when the system is unstable and it fails to respond. In this blog we will study about QuickBooks Error code 15227 and will also help you in fixing QuickBooks error 15227.

What can be the various reasons for occurrence of QuickBooks Update error 15227?

QuickBooks error 15227 is triggered by some of the following reasons:

QuickBooks installation may be improper or infected.

The programming software might have been downloaded improperly.

The window registry may be corrupted.

Virus or malware would have caused Windows disintegration.

QuickBooks might be being used in multi-user mode.

What are the ways to fix QuickBooks update Error 15227?

Method 1: By repairing windows registry.

Method 2: Updating your windows.

Method 3: Updating QuickBooks to the latest version.

Method 4: Manually resolving QuickBooks update error 15227.

Perhaps, this blog would have fixed QuickBooks update error 15227. But, if you still find issues in fixing QuickBooks error 15227, you can reach out to QuickBooks Enterprises Support number +1–888–485–0289 and our team of experts will be happy to assist you in fixing Error 15227. Call Now!
Help Mary an her son move out
By: Mick Krish
Tags: Help, Support, Donate, Saviour, Campaign

Hello everybody, I fundraise to help mary and her son relocate .as many of you already know mary is a woman who lives under the shadow of an alcoholic husband ,drugging and violent .the one that strikes it. the worst thing in all of this is their child, a little innocent boy who witnesses and suffers his atrocities.imagine the hell that mary and her son live everyday .After the death threats mary urgently needs to move to avoid the worst and ensure a better future for her son .because of her husband who often comes to piss her off at work mary is currently unemployed with a lot of debt and bills pay .the funds we receive will be used to pay the debts and unpaid bills and the rest will allow mary and her son to have necessary financial means to move as soon as possible to start a new life in another state. we would like to thank all those who make a donation and who support mary and her son .

KINDLY CLICK ON THE LINK TO DONATE

https://bit.ly/3dohba7

WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP

GOD WILL PROVIDE FO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AS YOU DONATE
Creating awareness of domestic violence
By: Sophie Cloarec
Tags: Support, Domestic Violence

We often picture the violent person as a certain image, I’m not even going to mention, cause you know. The truth is we are all wrong cause we can’t tell nor predict. Domestic violence increased by 7% in the UK according to police records flagged as domestic abuse-related only between March and June 2020 (Office for National Statistics, 2020).

Countries around the world have battled the pandemic by imposing national lockdowns, border closures, and teleworking on a large scale. These measures have also led to an increase in domestic violence cases around the world. Significant increases were seen in China, the United States, Brazil, France, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Within the UK there was a 49% increase in the number of calls to domestic violence services, an estimate of 380 weekly calls to the police, and 16 homicides related to domestic violence in the first month after strict social distancing was activated.

Numbers being numbers

We all know the numbers are likely to be much higher than what has been reported due to the underreporting of domestic violence cases in general and the additional obstacles resulting from the closure.

Domestic violence is said to have been an “opportunistic infection” that thrives in the environment created by the pandemic. In fact, uncertainty, fear, financial concerns, health concerns, insecurity, unemployment resulting from the pandemic, etc. led to a psychological breakdown, anger, tension, fighting, and violence within the family. Therefore, while lockdown restrictions slowed the rate of transmission, this was achieved at a high cost for victims of domestic violence.

Essentially, people have been forced to stay inside an increased abusive environment.

Home, the (un)safe space

One would think that being in your home, with your family is all wonderful and filled with love. But contradictory, studies show that when families spend more time together, there is an overall rise in incidents of domestic violence. Moreover, the lockdown also meant restricting the woman’s mobility and contact with her social support system, which prevented her from seeking emotional and practical support.

In fact, women on average, experience 50 incidents before they decide to report. Domestic abuse is often a hidden crime that is not reported to the police. Therefore, data held by the police can only provide a partial picture of the actual level of domestic abuse experienced. Many cases never even enter the criminal justice process as they are not reported to the police.

Everyone can help
After liner regression, logistic regression, Neural network What is next?
By: Business Analytics
Tags: Support, Decision Making, Decision Tree, Machine Learning, Businessanalyticsindustry

Kernel Trick

Having a non-linear data at lower dimensional space and projected the data in to a higher dimensional space such that where we get a linear classification. We can understand the statement by taking an example

Let’s assume all red marks are apple and all blue marks are berries. If someone ask you to classify them in to 2 classes then you took all berries to up with a plate and rest, in lower plane are apple. After classify the data we can use logistic regression or neural network for any decision-making purpose or to conclude with any pattern respectively.

SVM

SVM stands for Support Vector Machine. SVM comes under supervised learning. Two important steps in SVM are 1) Kernel Tricks: convert to linear class and 2) Find the nearest point to the decision boundary.

Let’s assume we have some quadrilateral or circles in our training data set and all are labelled. We want to classify the data into 2 different class of circle and quadrilateral. So, to classify the data we plot a hyperplane or decision boundary which decide any new data belong to either circle or quadrilateral class. Now we need to find out which are the data points with lower distance from the decision boundary with respect to opponent class. These 2 lines are the margin which shows the error. Nearest point to the margin is known as support vector. Maximize the margin leads to reduction in error. SVM gives binary out put either 0 or 1.

DECISION TREE

From the above picture we can easily understand what a decision tree is. A decision tree is a decision support tool that uses a tree-like model of decisions and their possible consequences. It only contains conditional control statements.
Exploring inspiration and obstacles
By: Elaine Y
Tags: Support, Youth, Volunteering, Education, Community Engagement

According to Urie Bronfenbrenner, who developed the ecological systems theory, there are five levels of external influence that continuously interact with each other playing a significant role in an individual’s development. These systems go from the direct environment where we interact with others, the connections we form, the environment where we don’t necessarily play an active role, to the culture and values that dictate our society and finally, the transition of time and space that inevitably affect us.

Taking this theory into consideration, I analyzed how difficult it can be to own the narrative of our own lives. Particularly for those who are at risk and do not receive support from their community. Children in this vulnerable state, unfortunately, are not exposed to certain advantages and receive fewer resources to develop soft and hard skills which could help them overcome life crises and achieve a better quality of life. One of the aspects which is largely overlooked is career and professional development. Regardless of someone’s background, without information, support, and guidance, it’s challenging to build even the idea of a future.

I began thinking about how empowering it is to be in a social environment that encourages you to dream big. How endlessly powerful it is for someone to believe in you. Social activist Danielle R. Moss speaks about how impactful it is to make students accountable for their own futures by setting higher expectations for them which allows them to strive for more than what society has relegated them to thinking is their only choice.

When talking about this, someone asked me to consider starting a larger scale social project that could address issues like this. While this is something I want to work on, I also came to the realization that our youth cannot wait for big changes to happen in their schools or direct environments. The graduating teenagers of 2019 should not have to “hold off” for two or three more years until a program reaches them or until someone takes notice of their potential. This is why mass operations should go hand in hand with everyday actions that can also have a huge influence on social progress and individuals. I believe in the power of small actions. If you can, spend more time volunteering, doing activism, raising awareness and learning about the social causes which you believe are affecting our world.

** Consider that some volunteer programs can cause more harm than good to the people they should be supporting. Be sure to investigate properly and read the organization's framework before joining their activities.
Tesu
By: Conversations With A Bored Housewife
Tags: Summer, Palash, Red Flowers, Tesu, Cherry Blossoms

You know how they celebrate the season of Cherry Blossom in Japan? I really wish we would have something like it for 'Tesu' season. Right around before Holi when it starts getting dusty, hazy and too bright every jhoka of air brings leaves of every shape and size in various shades of yellow and green floating down from the trees and then in this season of hot and bright sunshine you see a tree barren of of leaves standing proud with its branches laden with bright red flowers... It is one of the most beautiful sights in the world, capable of instantaneously lifting your spirit and bringing a smile to your face.

A quick Google search tells me they are also called 'Palash' and as soon as I read this word I get this strange feeling of of having read poems or heard songs of this 'Palash ke ped' . Every year before the start of summer they are a welcome sight preparing us for the sweltering heat to come. These Tesu were not in the city I grew up in or maybe I was just busy looking at other things. I mean there are a lot of flowering trees this time of the year what with Gulmohar and Bougainvillea to name a few but nothing like driving through this concrete jungle and just at the top of the fly-over on your way home you see a dome of BIG Red flowers on a dark skinned tree devoid of leaves just standing, making my heart happy.
Get Fit For The Summer Exercise Challenge
By: I Believe In Mother Nature
Tags: Exercise, Body, Fitness Tips, Summer, Fitness

I’m issuing a challenge to all of you, to help you overcome your resistance and get fit for the summer.

Are you ready?

Here’s the challenge:

Commit to doing some kind of exercise for just 5–10 minutes a day (to start with), for 6 weeks. Make a big commitment in your mind. Tell someone about it. Or many people. Do it for 10 minutes a day, trying to be mindful during the exercise and focusing on enjoying it with gratitude. Keep a simple log each day of the exercise you did. At the end of each week, write a 5–10-sentence journal entry about how the week went, reviewing your successes and failures. Share it with someone (email, etc.). If you were consistent the previous week, increase your exercise by 2 minutes for the next week, otherwise stay the same or shorten it.

So just make a commitment to yourself and others to stick to small daily exercise for six weeks, and keep a log.

Will you be super fit after these 6 weeks? Well, you’ll be fitter than now, and you’ll be much further along the way to a lifetime fitness habit.

You can do it!

Tips for the Challenge…

Read more https://www.ibelieveinmothernature.com/my-exercises/get-fit-summer-exercise-challenge/
Top 5 summer holiday destinations
By: Sai Shyam G
Tags: Travel, Traveling, Summer

Summer has arrived in India and most of you will be looking for a long getaway, away from the scorching high temperatures and hustle-bustle of the busy city life. Since it’s also the vacation time for your children, this is the best opportunity for you to unwind and rejuvenate yourself.

If you’ve not shortlisted your summer holiday destination yet, check out these exciting options:

Coorg, Karnataka

The beauty of Coorg aka the Scotland of India lies in the beautiful amalgamation of history, adventure, luxury, and great food. From a relaxing spa to a challenging trek; delicious handmade chocolates to spicy curries; whether it’s the history of the Madikeri fort or euphoric adventure at Abbi falls, there’s something for everybody here!

Auli, Uttarakhand

Auli is a Himalayan ski resort and hill station in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. The majestic snow covered peaks and the lush green meadows are the highlights of this place. Enjoy the local sightseeing, delicious local cuisine, and wander around in this scenic town.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, nature’s treasure chest is the home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, oodles of elephants, rolling surf, cheap prices, fun trains, famous tea, and flavorful food make Sri Lanka irresistible. May it be windsurfing, kayaking, yachting, water skiing, scuba diving or just lazing around for the perfect tan, Sri Lanka offers it all.

Krabi Province, Thailand

With over 150 islands off its 150 km-long coastline, a jungle-covered interior, towering limestone cliffs, caves, waterfalls, and exotic wildlife, Krabi has a great selection of natural assets that offer its visitors a wide array of leisure activities for the whole family. You can indulge in various exciting activities like island-hopping, snorkelling, rock climbing, sea kayaking, jungle trekking and scuba diving in Krabi.

Bali, Indonesia

Bali is the most popular island holiday destination in the Indonesian archipelago. The island is home to an ancient culture that is known for its warm hospitality. Exotic temples and palaces set against stunning natural backdrops are some of its top attractions. Bali also has a lot in store for those who are looking for peace and solidarity, thanks to its yoga and meditation retreats.

Click here to explore many more stunning destinations you can travel to this summer
Watermelon Gezpacho
By: Shreyas Kulshreshth
Tags: Food, Summer, Healthy Foods, Watermelon, Recipe

Watermelon Gezpacho

What’s a Gezpacho, you ask?

Gazpacho, Gaspacho or also called Andalusian gazpacho is a cold soup made of raw, blended vegetables. It’s a classic blend of Spanish and Portuguese cuisine.

Am I dumb, you ask? (Coz watermelon isn’t a vegetable?)

No I’m not, smartypants.

Watermelon is a member of the cucurbitaceae plant family of gourds (classified as Citrullus lantus), related to the cucumber, squash, and pumpkin (Maynard, 2001). It is planted from seeds or seedlings, harvested, and then cleared from the field like other vegetables.

According to Webster’s dictionary, a vegetable is anything made or obtained from plants (2004). Since watermelon is grown as a vegetable crop using vegetable production systems, watermelon is considered a vegetable (Wolford, 2004).

BUT

Like the pepper, tomato, and pumpkin, watermelon is a fruit, botanically. It is the fruit of a plant originally from a vine of southern Africa. Loosely considered a type of melon (although not in the genus Cucumis), watermelon has a smooth exterior rind and a juicy, sweet interior flesh.

There I am, stuffing my face into the ‘Citrullus lantus’ while my friends argue on this controversial topic.

Hence proved, I’m not dumb.

Just in a dilemma, thanks to the copious (and perhaps, unneccesary) amount of information available to me (our generation) on social media.

All a matter of perspective? Never mind. Let’s enjoy the beautiful THING used this gezpacho recipe!

INGREDIENTS

6 parts watermelon chunks

2 parts tomato chunks

2 parts apple chunks

1 part capsicum chunks

Honey/jaggery powder to taste

Salt to taste

For the drizzle:

2tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp chilli flakes

1tbsp chopped basil/mint

PREP TIME

Prep : 15m

Cook : 15m

Ready in : 30

PROCEDURE

Juice watermelon, tomato, apple and capcium chunks together in a blender. Strain through a seive lined with a very thin cloth until all juice and fibre is separated. Alternately, use a juicer.

2. Adjust sweetness and salt.

(You can freeze the fibreous left over nd use to make veg. kebabs later. Just defrost,add in a binder, choice of masalas and fry/bake/airfry. Tastes awesome!)

3. To make the drizzle, heat oil in a small shallow pan on medium low heat. Add in chilli flakes and basil. Cook for 30 seconds.

4. Portion out chilled gezpacho in bowls and pour hot drizzle over gezpacho right before serving!

Enjoy the summer full of watermelons, make the most of what you experience and don’t get crushed under too much mind-boggling information!

Be good!
Rainy Day
By: Sara Royston
Tags: Summer, Motherhood, Poetry, Rain

Rainy Day

Splashing in the puddles on a rainy summer day

not caring how wet and dirty you get

you wander down the road to find a bigger puddle

as I stand at the end of the driveway

to watch you,

to make sure you are safe from the cars that pass by.

Laughing and giggling

running and splashing

carefree and enjoying this day,

despite the rain.

As mud and water cover your clothes,

I frown at the thought of the laundry I have to do.

My jaw clenches at the vision of muddy footprints

marring my floors.

I continue to watch

you laugh uncontrollably

all because you are splashing in a puddle

on a rainy day.

And I have to stop and remember

how quickly these days pass by,

even the rainy ones

that seem endless

when trudging through

the tedious daily routines.

The giggling and laughing

running and splashing

may not come as easily as the years progress.

As I stand and watch you get filthy and wet,

I can’t help but smile at how precious

these little moments are.

I stand and stare

at the end of the driveway

and try to etch this moment

of spontaneous fun and carefree giggles

into my mind.

So I can remember it when the

frustration

of motherhood overwhelms me.

Remember how your innocent

play and laughter

turned this gray rainy summer day

into a bright moment of my life.
Do you enjoy sunbathing?
Tags: Ice Cream, Writing, Questions, Thoughts And Feelings, Summer

Day 004 #100daysofqanda2

Photo by Edgar Chaparro on Unsplash

My relationship with the Sun remains complicated. I appreciate the sunshine on a cool Spring day, sure.

When it comes to sweltering heat on a Summer’s afternoon… let’s just say I’m not a fan. Not even a little bit.

I didn’t hit the DNA jackpot regarding the possibility of lying on a beach without melting like a caramel flavoured ice cream on a wafer cone.

What can I say?

If I don’t plaster myself with sunscreen my skin will resemble an overcooked marshmallow at a campfire.

I get dizzy if I wander too much in the sun. Even with a hat on? Yes, even with a hat on.

Basically, I’m built for the tundra, not the tropics. Not that I live there. I’m in a four-season climate, thank you very much. There’s always a silver lining, I suppose.

Anyway, I feel like I’m rambling. So, no. Sunbathing is not on the list of things I enjoy.

How about you?

Love ya and take care!

If you want to answer the question please do so in a comment.

Thank you very much for reading! Hit me up on Twitter or Instagram with your answer.
What I am Looking Forward to this Summer
By: Christopher Brignall
Tags: Internships, Engineering, Summer

I am lucky enough to have found a wonderful internship at Paragon Engineering in my hometown of York, Pa over the summer, where I will be working on HVAC systems and plumbing. As exciting as it is I am very nervous and anxious about how the experience will be. I have never sat in office for 40 hours a week, and I have never experienced engineering in a job before. On top of this I constantly am thinking about the future and what life after college is going to be like, and I now I have to stay an extra semester so I have to now map out what my academic future is as well. I look at the extra semester as a blessing in disguise due to the fact that I can now get a second internship next summer as well as take my FE exam before I graduate.

On top of my internship over the summer, I will also have the opportunity to go on vacation a few times as well as visit my girlfriend who lives down in North Carolina. Summers have progressively gotten more and more boring as I have gotten older due to the countless amount of responsibilities that I have acquired, but this summer I do not want that to be the case. I want to have fun even if my weeks are a little long, and continue to maximize my time with things that I love to do.
Let’s Get Festive!
Tags: Concerts, Music, Festivals, Summer, Style

As the weather gets warmer, I can’t help but get excited about all the music festivals coming up. We all know that music festivals are about more than just the music — they are also about your outfits! Whether you’re getting ready for the warm California sunshine at Coachella or planning to travel back in time at the Woodstock 50th Anniversary, I’ve gathered the perfect styles for you to enjoy while you dance all day and night to your favorite artists.

$45.00 or 4 automatic interest-free payments of $11.25

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You’ll fall in love with this soft and comfy crocheted top from The Naked Tiger!

$19.95 or 4 automatic interest-free payments of $4.99

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Music festivals are the time to bring out your inner boho! These rings from Boho Buys are the perfect accessory to any outfit!

$148.00 or 4 automatic interest-free payments of $37.00

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You’ll be all smiles in this fun and festive jean jacket from Chinatown Market!

$30.00 or 4 automatic interest-free payments of $7.50

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Peace, love, and rock-n-roll! That’s all you’ll be thinking about in this festival-ready tee from Never Made.

$89.00 or 4 automatic, interest-free payments of $22.25

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Be prepared for those chilly summer nights with this colorful and vibrant jacket that’s perfect for festival season!

$79.95 or 4 automatic, interest-free payments of $19.99

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Nothing screams summer quite like this Bahamas Rattan bag from Kaimu. You’re going to need something to carry all of your festival essentials!

$24.99 or 4 automatic, interest-free payments of $6.25

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Excited to be heading to a festival, but sad you can’t bring your playstation along? Snag this shirt from CrunchyRoll to help ease the no gaming blues.

$75.00 or 4 automatic, interest-free payments of $18.75

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When I think of music festivals, I think of vibrant colors! You’ll be sure to stand out in this rainbow maxi dress from Nanamacs!

$21.00 or 4 automatic, interest-free payments of $5.25

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Still looking for a trendy and chic but simple music festival top? I love this one from Lira Clothing because it will be sure to go with any festive bottoms.

$59.00 or 4 automatic, interest-free payments of $14.75

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Your feet will thank you for these comfortable shoes that are a necessity at any music festival! I love these wrap sandals from The Next Native.

$129.00 or 4 automatic, interest-free payments of $32.25

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You’ll be having fun in the sun with these stylish glasses in no time!

$150.00 or 4 automatic, interest-free payments of $37.50

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These statement earrings from Beige are the perfect accessory to any outfit — whether you’re in a dress, jumpsuit, or shorts and a t-shirt!

Head over to Sezzle’s store directory to check out more looks like these, click here!
“The Original Backyard Summer Camp”: The Mobile Camp
Tags: Arts And Crafts, Summer, Kids, Summer Camp, Fun

What is The Mobile Camp?

As summer 2020 ensued, an unprecedented stream of anxious parents in Westchester, NY, rushed to Facebook, sharing their dismay for everyone to hear. Summer camps had begun closing and moms all over the town, without surprise, didn’t know what to do with their kids! What were they going to have their kids do all summer long? Now that camp was closed, what was the best option? To effectively solve this problem, The Mobile Camp was born. The Mobile Camp was the “original backyard summer camp” delivering a worry-free, COVID-safe solution all in our campers' backyards! Picture all the best parts of summer camp; color war, water balloon fights, arts and crafts, capture the flag, the list goes on and on, and we leveraged our creative thinking to bring that all to your backyard.

We designed multiple flyers and came up with a full business plan within a couple of days. We immediately sent out the flyers and promoted the idea. Within hours we had multiple parents signed up with 20+ kids ready to go. We were already booked and had to start thinking of hiring counselors! This endeavor and the excitement that was palpable in the air encouraged me to take the leap and leave my guaranteed job at a Country Club. I simply had to pursue The Mobile Camp full steam ahead.

The camp continued to grow, striding towards 200% week-over-week growth, and accumulating over 150 campers. It was no surprise that we had to bring on around 50 counselors to our team. Along with this came stringent COVID-19 policies and training. While maintaining a client schedule and training new counselors to handle weekly growth, the camp had true success, running for around 3 months and then pivoting to support an after-school program once the Fall began.

The Mobile Camp is already fielding registration for Summer 2021! Check out some of our content from this past summer below!
4 Cute Clothing Pieces That Are Too Cool For The Heat
By: Yap Jin Wen
Tags: Fashion, Heat, Summer, Clothing, Cool

4 Cute Clothing Pieces That Are Too Cool For The Heat

Living near the equator means it’s compulsory to accustom ourselves with the heat, huh? Well, no need to pull a sour face. Aside from turning on the air-conditioner, opting for the right apparel can prevent you from sweating buckets. When shopping, look out for materials like linen, cotton, chambray, and technical fabrics. They are light, thin textiles that effectively wick moisture away from the skin. While this sounds like we’re down with limited fashion choices, fret not.

We’ve compiled a list of cute clothing items to help you stay stylish when beating the heat with some of our favourite picks from H&M.

Mix & Match

Does staring into your wardrobe feel like gazing into a black hole of eternity? You’re not alone. Pairing the ultimate outfit for any occasion requires hard work. But with effortless matching outfit sets trending, you can finally cut down on prep time. Wear this set of striking magenta that is versatile enough to be both loungewear and workwear. When you’re bored with this combo, feel free to match the top or bottom with other wardrobe staples.

Shop the look:
Iqra Akram in EPFL: A remarkable journey of Learning and Self-exploration
By: Saba Malik
Tags: Scholarship, Students, Internships, Summer, Epfl

1- How you got to know about scholarship and what was your motivation to apply?

I got to know it from NUST placement office through their information email about scholarship. I got interested to apply and met my mentor to discuss about it. She motivated me to apply and also gave me few tips to write my essays. I was mainly attracted for a fully funded opportunity to an internationally acclaimed program.

2- What were the basic tips being given to you, to write your application?

I was told to show my potential, tendency to learn and also enthusiasm to explore. Application must contain your story which is authentic and personalized.

I would also recommend to share your complete story in application. Program coordinator have less to do with the technical jargons so your whole story will help them to filter your application. Academic excellence will give you an edge to be selected.

Acceptance email from EPFL

3- Were you expecting an acceptance email?

Well, I was surely praying to be selected but definitely I wasn't sure about it until I got this email.

I was extremely happy to see the email and also concerned to live up to the expectations. I sooner contacted lab correspondent as shared in the email and made sure that, I m aligned with team goals and plans about me.

In the middle of all this, I delayed my visa application. I was granted visa late and so I joined my lab in Switzerland, three works after the program starts. So i would suggest everyone to start your visa process immediately to be available in your internship, on time.

4- What was your project all about?

My project was related to Robotics and deep learning. “Traversability of krock type robot”. In which we have to find the optimal path of the robots by training its joints angles. The purpose of this project was to make the robot to walk smoothly and over pass the hurdles. By the end, I had a poster presentation to demonstrate the work that i did during my stay.

5- Were you the only winner from Pakistan during 2019? How you got to know about other scholars?

No, there was another boy who got selected in 2019 so we were two in total. EPFL Scholarship share same email to all winners so we get access to each other contact ids. Sooner after selection, we made facebook and WhatsApp group which kept all of us connected from there onwards.

6- How was your first day at lab, meeting your Professors and collegues?

It was a memorable day. My professor was from California, US and he showed me lab on the first day and introduced me with everyone. I found everyone friendly and generally kind towards each other. Not even once, i found myslef new or less familar to things. Everyone cooperated to make me feel well connected with the things.
Let’s Have a Cookout!
By: Stephen Bush
Tags: Coronavirus, Summer, Eating

Photo by amirali mirhashemian

Well, it’s November. I’m one month closer to death as well as just 65 days away from another, old, white guy running the executive branch, again.

There’s still a plague/pandemic raging amongst the states. Old people are dying. Younger ones are falling ill. Not much is being done. Sure, there’s the promise of a vaccine coming. However, action on a national level guided by science, hard decisions, and sacrifice doesn’t seem to be path we’re taking as Americans.

This is not surprising, particularly in a nation that can’t decide how to best cook a burger. Five Guys? In-N-Out? Burger King? White Castle? Home-made? Charcoal? Griddle? Cast iron? How can there be so many solutions to a simple question? What is the best way to serve a dead animal whose flesh has been ground up and shaped into a patty?

My mom, ever the chef, believes it’s best served well-done, charred to the point of hockey puck or meteorite. My culinarily-elite friends prefer it near-raw, begging for mercy, like at the slaughterhouse, panicked lowing before the pneumatic gun ends it all, without the hope of ever seeing a green pasture or a crystal-blue lake ever again. That’s how they like their burger — bloody, regretful, and without hope.

A lot of Americans just want it fast — the less time spent waiting for it, the better it is, even if it’s a grade of beef that’s been classified as ‘predominately sawdust and hooves.’ It’s even better if it’s quickly served and devoured simultaneously with a drink flavored with anti-depressants and a side of beef-tallowed starch sticks. Speed kills on the road, but tastes delicious in the drive-thru line.

Addressing this culinary conundrum helps me recognize that the Corona Burger we’ve all been served doesn’t have to be consumed the same way by everyone. Some of us should avoid it, like a dirty Wendy’s, because of diabetes, hygiene, and high blood pressure. Some of us should should skip it just because we’re too old for it. There’s few things as embarrassing as ordering a Happy Meal at the age of 56 with no child at our side. Some of us, like teens at a McDonalds, will consume and forget about it as there’s nary a consequence to our health or waste line.

Unfortunately, if everyone doesn’t mask up, then the Corona Burger’s no longer a choice for hundreds of thousands of Americans. It becomes the #1 special, shoved down the gullet, intubated with fear, and paired with organ failure and medical debt. This isn’t fair for those of us that like chicken. Or fish. Or life.

So for now, America, let’s go vegan, virologically speaking, at least for the next couple of months. Let’s wash our hands. Stay at home for the holidays. Wear a mask at the store. Avoid crowds. If we can manage this, even without the urging of our old, white,Washington leaders, we can look forward to the best goddamn Fourth of July cookout with our friends and family we’ve had in a long time, regardless of how you cook your dead cow.
Few steps away from EPFL Summer Program
By: Saba Malik
Tags: Students, Summer, Epfl, International, Student Life

Apply, Apply Apply for international programs. Stop overthinking and open the link to apply https://summer.epfl.ch/apply.html

1- EPFL Scholarship is open for second year and above degree students of engineering and computing degrees from bachelors and masters program. PhD students are not allowed.

2- It’s global program and student participates every year from all around the world.

3- #EPFL is about three month commitment (May-Sep) that includes accommodation, stipend and airfare from and to home country. You will be working with a specific lab on their project with a specific team throughout the whole duration.

4- Deadline: November 29,2020 and you can apply through https://summer.epfl.ch/apply.html

5- Application writeup tips & tricks;

I- Start of your motivation letter must be compelling II- Don’t dwell for negative things and highlight that, how you recovered out of it III- Avoid victim story and display your enthusiasm to learn and excel IV- Give necessary example to demonstrate your spirits of academic excellence. You can include your passion driven projects or incase you are generous to help your juniors to make them understand their assignments, or may be you are great at managing your team projects. V- Include number or stats whenever it’s possible. That’s very useful technique to build a concrete essay VI- Talk about compact experience to narrate your impact with relevant examples. VII- Your application must be a comprehensive storyline based on facts and evidence.

6 - Your CV must include your work relevant to the programs that you choose;
Outdoor Activities for National Great Outdoors Month
By: Jennifer Ryan
Tags: Outdoors, Summer, Fitness, Nature, Fun Activities

Outdoor Activities for National Great Outdoors Month

June is National Great Outdoors Month!!!

And what better way to appreciate the beginning of summer than by getting out AND getting fit?

Regular exercise is good for us mentally, physically, and emotionally, but many of us are not gym enthusiasts. Luckily, there are so many ways to get good exercise without it feeling like a workout!

Finding fun ways to move is an excellent way to stay healthy.

So, in honor of National Great Outdoors Month, we would like to inspire you with some tips for getting moving while enjoying your time outside.

8 Fun Outdoor Activities

Take a bike ride — riding a bike is great exercise and it’s fun! Remember all those days spent riding as a kid? Find an outdoor yoga class. Outdoor yoga is HOT!!! And most places offer some options. With a quick online search, you should have no trouble. Or, if you can’t find anything in your area, start a group! Go on a hike — it doesn’t have to be a big one, lots of communities have local trails that range in length and difficulty. Find one that works for you! Go swimming!!! One of my favorite summertime activities, swimming has so many health benefits. Whether it’s in a pool, a pond, the ocean, whatever you have available, make sure you get wet this summer! Work in the garden. Believe it or not, gardening is good exercise, and it has calming and stress relief benefits as well. Explore a downtown or historic district. Many communities have an art district or historic district. These can be fun places to take a walk and discover hidden gems in your own town. Go geocaching! Basically the world’s largest treasure hunt, geocaching allows you to explore new areas, get out and moving, and connect with people from all over the world. This article from The National Geographic is a great place to start! Play a sport. Golf, basketball, tennis. There are numerous outdoor sports opportunities. Games and sports are good for our mental and physical health and are a fun way to exercise!

Whatever you decide to do, get outside, get moving, and have fun this June!!! Then stop by and share a pic on one of our social media platforms!
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Belize This Summer
By: Barefoot Rentals
Tags: Travel, Summer, Central America, Belize, Adventure Travel

If you’re looking for a summer vacation that’s truly a break from the ordinary, put Belize at the top of your list. Here’s why you should start booking your summer escape to Belize.

1. Celebrate Lobsters

Belize is famous for its fresh seafood, and no crustacean embodies that better than the lobster. The Placencia Lobster Festival has been rated the number one festival in Belize, and we’re a country that knows festivals! It starts on June 21 this year and typically runs for 3 days of lobster-based foods, lobster-themed parties and loads of lobster-related fun.

2. Swim or Snorkel With Whale Sharks

Belize’s barrier reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is treasured for its pristine waters and the rich diversity of creatures that call it home. Swimmers and snorkelers can find themselves swimming alongside manatees, rays, dolphins and gentle whale sharks. Experience this one-of-a-kind closeness to aquatic life.

3. Meet Belize’s beautiful animals

Large parts of Belize are held as nature preserves and sanctuaries. That gives us many protected areas where you can spot waterfowl, toucans, parrots, parakeets and chachalacas. Visit the world’s first jaguar sanctuary and meet mountain tapirs, panthers, bobcats, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, ocelots and many other beautiful creatures.

4. Learn About Our Fascinating Belizean Culture

Belize’s cultural heritage is a fascinating mix of Mestizo, Maya, Mennonite, British, Mexican, Afro-Caribbean and Dutch. This blend of cultures makes us a warm, friendly blend of foods, music, dances, art and even language. Get to know the Garifuna people, who are descended from the survivors of a sunken slave ship. Learn the history of the ancient Maya whose descendants live in Belize today.

5. Belize is Affordable in the Summer

Summer is the low season in Belize. You’ll find great deals on hotels, food, and transportation. You’ll find fewer crowds at the beaches, in shops, on tours and in restaurants. The weather is beautiful all year, with temperatures averaging 85F in the daytime and 74F in the evenings.

Call the Belize Summer Experts

If you want to enjoy all the warm, sunny fun of Belize this summer, make sure to book your tours and transportation with the local experts at Barefoot Services and Rentals.
Picnic with my boyfriend
By: Simon Robillard
Tags: Food, Summer, Cool, Cold, Drinks

So, I’m going to the Tulip festival in Mai with my boyfriend we decided we would go picnic beforehand to make it extra romantic and because he knows I get grumpy if I don’t eat. My boyfriend prepared the food and I brought all the utilities. He packed sandwiches, macaroni salad, a couple of Canada dry’s, and a LOT of cheese — he knows me so well. And I brought my new cool ecological set of utensils from MEC and biodegradable plates. I also brought this cool new gadget I found *

ONLINE* that can make our drinks cold. Like not like the koozie I was talking about last month but more like making your drink altogether cold even if it was room temperature kind of gadget!

My boyfriend drove us in his Micra so we didn’t have that much place to bring my parents’ cooler so I thought it was kinda cool to have little devices that would do the work. And, you guys know me, I like new gadgets! On the day of the picnic, I was sure he would give me the promise ring I was hinting for the past three months but, hey, I guess I’ll have to orchestrate yet another romantic getaway for him to get a clue… Anyhow, let me guys know what’s your must haves for a picnic!
Cool new sleeve to chill down a warm summer party !
By: Simon Robillard
Tags: Travel, Summer, Cold, Sleeve, Drinks

So I was going out camping with a couple of my closest friends, down in Lac Monroe , where there is a site for campers and a lake that people can cross to access to different beaches, which is quite the most famous spot out there. There is a wide range of activities you can choose from : kayaking, hiking in the mountains on numerous level of difficulty for each parkour, spend the day at the beach, nights around a fire,etc.

I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a breath of nature and that enjoys the mystical looks that our forest have because after all, it is part of a natural preservation habitat group (SEPAQ). You will be able to climb high mountain were nice little checkpoints were built in, to allow the visitors to rest and enjoy the view. Once, we stumbled on a waterfall and couldn’t resist the urge to dive in. The water was super clear, deprived of any pollution that your friendly cities/surroundings water you would normally find yourself in. Warning to the casual adventurer : do not think of a trip there without bringing mosquitoes repellent, as you will without a doubt find yourself in quite a dire situation if you don’t !

Across that vast array of activities and not unlike any early-twenties behavior, spending the day at the beach was our most favorite activity. As mentioned previously, there is a good number of small beaches, close enough to each other that you can actually swim across the lake between them to another beach, where you would lay down in exhaustion. This brings me not to recommend trying to swim across and you aren’t in the fittest of shapes. My group and I, for one, are well adept in the arts of drinking and for two, are quite knowledgeable in the making of drinking games.

As a result, we spend most of our days on the beaches drinking beer and playing games involving alcohol. Quite understandably , our mornings refreshers needs to be well, fresh. One of the big issue when you are out camping is you can’t access any kind of refrigeration aside from using ice in a cooler. Then the next problem is that the ice melts anyway after a while and the drink doesn’t stay cold for long after it’s been out of the cooler! This is when a friend of mine brought a really cool sleeve that I've never seen in use before. He actually got a few samples to try from a new company call the Sleeve Company and he brought them along on the trip.

They work really quite simply, you wrap them around your drink, either the longer or the shorter sleeve and the material is cooled with nitrogen, which chills the temperature of your drink if it’s warm, and keep it cold for a long time if it was already cold ! Yes , I went full-out infomercial for the last part, but you know me , I really like new gadgets and talking about them. If you are interested in them, follow the link at the end of the article.

In short, if you are looking for a place to go this summer, look no further, this is the place !