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[daymemebeliever]

Hey Fanguins! Want to Help Real Life Penguins? :D

Why Now?

5 out of the 18 penguin species are listed as endangered

That’s approximately 28% that are endangered, not including those under the “vulnerable” or “near threatened” statuses.

These endangered species include:

The Yellow-eyed Penguin

Northern Rockhopper Penguin

Galapagos Penguin

Erect-Crested Penguin

African Penguin

Cute little guys like these African penguins are predicted to go EXTINCT by 2035.

Biggest Threats to Penguins:

Overfishing

Plastic Pollution

Oil Spills

Habitat Disruption

Invasive Species

Climate Change

So… What can We Do?

I know sometimes it seems hopeless when there are major corporations having extensive negative impacts on the environment.

But there are small, everyday changes you may be able to make to contribute for the better (at least a little).

Small actions can add up over time.

Shop Consciously

Overfishing and unregulated fishing are big contributors to penguin populations decreasing.

Less available prey means penguins have to spend longer time at sea to feed their chicks and themselves. This could force them to abandon their chicks, reach the point of exhaustion and pass away as a result, or return to emaciated chicks.

Seafood Watch is a wonderful resource to ensure the seafood you’re buying has been caught sustainably. https://www.seafoodwatch.org/recommendations/download-consumer-guides

Swap for More Sustainable Options

Aside from seafood, you might be able to make many swaps to reusable products.

Reusable grocery bags/tote bags can actually make transporting groceries easier while reducing plastic usage.

If you have access to clean water, a water filter pitcher or a reusable water bottle are also great options when available! 😊

Swapping plastic containers for aluminum cans or cartons (these are easier to recycle)

Swap balloons for other party favors (many released balloons end up in our oceans). Penguins and other sea animals can choke on or get tangled in these while swimming.

Conscious Pet Ownership

Choose pets responsibly and never abandon a pet if you can no longer take care of it. This could lead to the rise of invasive species.

Keep pets on a leash when outside even when you do not see local wildlife.

Penguins, especially those whose habits are around human populations, are regularly attacked and lethally injured by unattended dogs or cats. These include feral or stray animals that have become invasive.

Learn More Directly from Non-Profits:

SANCCOB is an internationally renowned rehabilitation center for South African seabirds (including African penguins) leading conservation efforts for this species. https://sanccob.co.za/about-sanccob/

The Yellow-Eyed Penguin Trust is another great non-profit located in New Zealand that tracks behavior and nesting patterns of the Yellow-eyed penguins. They also remove invasive predators to ensure Yellow-eyed penguins have a chance at repopulating to sustainable levels. https://www.yellow-eyedpenguin.org.nz/yellow-eyed-penguin-trust/about-the-trust/

Penguins International is a nonprofit that educates about penguins and penguin conservation efforts. https://www.penguinsinternational.org/about-us/

Any AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums that support conservation efforts

Advocate:

Sign petitions encouraging legislation change that aims to reduce climate change or regulate fishing

Write to/email legislators when penguin species are at risk

Donate (if you can/would like):

Both Penguins International and SANCCOB do symbolic penguin adoptions to support penguin conservation.

On SANCCOB’s website, you can choose an egg, hatchling, rehabilitated penguin, or long-term penguin resident to symbolically adopt/sponsor. You even get to give your adopted penguin a name!

The Yellow-Eyed Penguin Trust also accepts donations of various amounts.

I figured since if you follow this blog, penguins have inspired media and art that means a lot to you or that has at least brightened your day. If you’re as amazed as I am about the real life species, please consider taking steps to help or learn more about real penguins. I figured sharing this information, while trying to make these changes myself, are the least I could do to honor these amazing creatures!

Thank you for reading! 😁

(Lol I’ll get off my soapbox now 😉)

Maybe Tom McGrath can explain it better 😉 (skip to 3:16 to hear him talk about how amazing penguins are! 😊)

[probablyasocialecologist]

While home interiors depicted a blissful atomic future, their occupants lived in an age of revanchist conservatism. American society had become increasingly atomized and patriarchal during this time. Women were important contributors to wartime atomic science: Maria Goeppert-Mayer worked on the Manhattan project, and was awarded a Nobel Prize for her contributions to science by 1963; Leona Woods Marshall Libby worked in Enrico Fermi’s lab at the University of Chicago, where she demonstrated the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. When men returned from war, many women were discouraged from continuing their careers as scientists, technologists, and academics. As mainly white working women became wives in picket-fenced suburbia, they turned to the domestic affairs of the home to regain some control. As such, the demand for Atomic Age style was created by these women’s purchasing decisions. Atomic aesthetics in the home eventually served to “feminize” the atom, further domesticating its image.

[...]

Beauty queens and pin-up girls proliferated after World War II. The new vogue for radioactivity reached pageantry, with new beauty contests celebrating all things nuclear. From Miss Atomic Blast to Miss Atomic Bomb, this cheerful embodiment of lethal nukes has been described variously as commercializing, feminizing, and disarming the atom. By 1955, atomic pageantry had diversified to celebrate and normalize uranium mining and nuclear energy, as Colorado and Utah became home to expansive uranium mining programs. In a contest sponsored by the Uranium Ore Producers Association and the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Colorado’s uranium mining boom, the winning Miss Atomic Energy was rewarded with a truckload of uranium ore worth approximately $5000 in today’s money — and a trophy in the shape of Rutherford’s iconic atomic model. The bikini bathing suit debuted in 1946, taking its name from Bikini Atoll, where the U.S. undertook its first nuclear weapon detonations since Hiroshima. Louis Réard’sdesignwas itself derived from a less revealing French design created by Jacques Heim, known as “L’atome.” Both garments played with the semiotics of nuclear warfare. Models were initially scandalized by the bikini’s skimpiness and refused to wear it. By 1951, however, a bikini round had been integrated into the annual Miss World competition, further linking the atom with ideals of feminine beauty. 

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[forgivenpunishment]

"I was lost without you. I was lonely."

⩥ @goldendivinewrath || twilight princess manga prompts [OPEN]

❝ i was lost without you. i was lonely. ❞

"Maybe next time I oughtta get you a map and a stuffed animal before we get separated," Wolfwood jokes, trying to keep his composure, to cheer Vash up. In reality, he's trying just as hard to mask the panic he felt being separated from his Vash (They are each other's now right?). There's panic now, in these labyrinthine hallways filled with space-age technology that once held him captive.

Wolfwood had honestly been hoping that he'd never have to tell Vash everything that had been done to him by the Eye. He didn't want to speak of the shots of mysterious substances that so many sponsors and contributors provided that always made their way into him. The breaking and healing and breaking and healing of limbs. Vash doesn't need to know about everything he—everything Nico—lost to become The Punisher. Sure, the scars on his body tell a traumatic tale already, but there's something about being there...

Maybe it would have been easier on Vash if he had just told him about it. Now he's just gonna blame himself or something—there's no time for feeling sorry about it all—

He takes his free hand and reaches out to grab the blond's; the Punisher sits heavy on his other shoulder. For once, he's not on the goddamn floor. For once, he can be helpful—injured spine be damned. He's still not sure why the serum's struggling so hard with that...

"I'm glad you're okay, Vash. I missed you too."

The duo manages to steal a moment in the chaos, even with so many unanswered questions and unresolved problems.

"Not sure what you saw, but we can talk about it later."

[viviangohcn]

Is Blogging Still Relevant in the Age of TikTok and Instagram?

What is blogging?

Writing and posting content to a blog is referred to as blogging. A blog is an online platform where people or organizations may express their opinions, insights, and knowledge on a variety of subjects. Bloggers often publish to their blogs frequently, adding text, photographs, videos, and other multimedia components to entries. People can connect with others, express themselves, share information, and potentially monetise their material through advertising or other methods by blogging.

TikTok

TikTok is a short-form video hosting service owned by ByteDance since 2016. Users can make and distribute videos that can last anywhere from three seconds to ten minutes. Both the App Store and Google Play offer a mobile app for TikTok (Apple Inc, n.d.). The app is intended to be a gathering place for engaging, unplanned, and sincere mobile films. Users can see, interact with, and share films that feel individualized for them. TikTok offers a variety of entertainment, including sports, animal videos, comedic videos, and more.

For making and sharing short videos, TikTok has gained popularity, especially among younger audiences. In other nations, the app has also been used to spread hate speech against race and religion as well as to develop cuisine trends and recipes. On Google Play, TikTok has received over 59 million reviews and has been downloaded over 1 billion times (Apple Inc, n.d.).

Instagram

According to (Wikipedia contributors, 2023), Instagram is a social media platform for sharing pictures and videos that is run by the American business Meta Platforms. Users of the app can upload media that can be altered using filters, categorized by hashtags, and geographically tagged with a specific place. Public or pre-approved followers may share posts. Users can view trending content, like photos, follow other users to add their stuff to a personal feed, and browse other users' content by tags and places.

So, is it still relevant?

Yes, in the era of TikTok and Instagram, blogging is still relevant. Even though social media sites like Instagram and TikTok have become very popular, blogging still has its own perks and benefits.

In contrast to the constrained structure of TikTok videos or Instagram posts, blogging enables users to delve deeper into issues and provide more extensive information. This is especially useful for topics that call for in-depth examination, lessons, or thorough explanations (Corinne, 2023).

Second, blogs are more visible in search results. Google and other search engines index blog entries, making them accessible through pertinent search searches. On TikTok or Instagram, where content is mostly driven by algorithms and social sharing, this may make it harder to achieve organic traffic and long-term visibility (Tiffany, 2021).

Additionally, blogging offers more revenue-generating alternatives. Bloggers can experiment with a variety of revenue sources, including advertising, sponsored content, affiliate marketing, and direct sales of goods and services. TikTok and Instagram both have monetization options, but blogs provide you more freedom and control over how you make money (Corrine, 2023).

Blogs also provide evergreen content. Due to the rapid stream of new posts, TikTok and Instagram material frequently has a short shelf life, whereas blog entries can continue to be relevant and draw readers over time. Because of their duration, bloggers can create a collection of useful information that readers can access and enjoy for a long time (Panorama, 2022).

While TikTok and Instagram have their own benefits, blogging is still a useful and relevant medium for content producers, companies, and people who want to offer in-depth information, establish their expertise, and interact with a loyal following. The final decision about a platform comes down to personal objectives, target market, and content choices.

References

Apple Inc, (n.d.) TikTok - Apps on Google Play. (n.d.). <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?gl=US&hl=en_US&id=com.zhiliaoapp.musically>.

Panorama, B. T. (2022). 6 Reasons That Make Blogs Remain Relevant In The Age Of Reels And TikTok. Beyond the Panorama. <https://beyondthepanorama.com/6-reasons-that-make-blogs-remain-relevant-in-the-age-of-reels-and-tiktok/>.

Corinne. (2023, September 5). Is blogging dead? The rise of Instagram and TikTok. Skinnedcartree. <https://skinnedcartree.com/2021/04/is-blogging-dead-the-rise-of-instagram-and-tiktok.html>.

Tiffany. (2021, May 13). Social Media Strategy 2021 (TikTok, IG or YouTube?) - Tiffy Cooks. Tiffy Cooks. <https://tiffycooks.com/social-media-strategy-2021-tiktok-ig-or-youtube/>.

Wikipedia contributors. (2023). Instagram. Wikipedia. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instagram>.

#MDA20009 #DigitalCommunities #Week4

[thequantom]

One of the coolest things I've achieved in the last few years is that I've become a regular contributor for SciShow, the popular science YouTube channel. I've written about one script a month for them for the past five years, on a huge variety of topics, from physics and maths, to computer science and even some biology... This week a script I worked on came out:

This particular episode was sponsored and commissioned by the Kavli Foundation, a science-funding organisation that sponsors an annual prize in nanoscience. They wanted SciShow to write a script about on of the prize's previous recipients, and so I got to work researching the life of one Mildred Dresselhaus.

It was really fun to research! She did a lot of cool things in her career, accomplished a lot of things, but it was tough to find a neat narrative through-line to summarise her whole career for a <10 min video on YouTube. It was a fun challenge, on top of the usual challenges in scripts like this with e.g. "explain what a phonon is in a few dozen words". I think the final result came out really well, so do check it out!

[aaronnieh]

The Ad published in The New York Times A crowdfunding project that 26,980 contributors participated in 2020 https://taiwancanhelp.us A crowdfunding advertisement published in The New York Times sponsored by 26,980 Taiwanese in one day, the topic “Taiwan Can Help” was first assumed to echo the director-general of WHO - Tedros Adhanom's incorrect speech towards Taiwan with false information. Nieh was invited to join the team as the designer for the advertisement and one of advocates before the crowdfunding launch. Avoiding the emotional wording to attack the specific person, the ad published in The New York Times positively set to convey messages to the global public that the country still keeps contributing its capability on resources to the world against Covid-19 despite Taiwan's being excluded by WHO because of political reality. The design An opengrave-like hole on the top left implies the WHO was at its wit's end due to tardy strategy and political concerns. If treating it in another aspect, the hole becomes a way out (door) as demonstrated on the bottom right indicating that Taiwan will be pleased to offer professional needs if the organisation casts away geopolitical barriers. The ad communicated how we thought in Taiwan - countries are supposed to be on the same page together fighting the pandemic, despite stands from different aspects.* Aaron Nieh made a personal participation in this project, not on behalf of my studio.

[mariacallous]

Using loan-level mortgage data matched to credit bureau information, Aaron Payne of the University of Pennsylvania and Ronel Elul and Sebastian Tilson of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia show that occupancy fraud – when investors falsely claim they are owner-occupants – represents a larger share of the housing market than previously thought. The authors estimate that occupancy fraud accounts for 6% of loans issued from 2005 to 2007 and 3% of loans issued from 2008 to 2017. Fraudulent borrowers pay interest rates 26 basis points lower and have default rates 4 percentage points higher than otherwise similar investors who do not claim to be owner-occupants. Fraudulent borrowers make up one-third of the total investor population. The authors find that the rates of fraud are roughly similar among securitized loans, loans held in portfolios, and loans guaranteed by government-sponsored enterprises. Finally, the authors show that fraudulent borrowers often default “strategically” when their equity becomes negative, which may pose a risk in future business cycles.  

"Occupancy fraud has been suggested as a contributor to the housing bubble. We show it was pervasive and remains present. Fraudulent investors accounted for an outsize share of defaults in the bust and pose a risk should prices decline.

We identify occupancy fraud — borrowers who misrepresent their occupancy status as owner-occupants rather than investors — in residential mortgage originations. Unlike previous work, we show that fraud was prevalent in originations not just during the housing bubble, but also persists through more recent times. We also demonstrate that fraud is broad-based and appears in government-sponsored enterprise and bank portfolio loans, not just in private securitization; these fraudulent borrowers make up one-third of the effective investor population. Occupancy fraud allows riskier borrowers to obtain credit at lower interest rates. These fraudulent borrowers perform substantially worse than similar declared investors, defaulting at a 75 percent higher rate. Their defaults are also likelier to be “strategic,” suggesting that they pose a risk in the face of declining house prices."

[dannydehekfacts]

Danny De Hek’s Deception: Uncovering the Truth Behind His Claims

Ponzi schemes remain an inefficient, unsustainable, non-investment, fraud-labeled way to get something for nothing. The term “Ponzi” has been attached to crypto projects that did not pay their early investors, particularly if those investors told newbies they were part of the next Bitcoin. Danny De Hek is a scammer and fraudster. Operating from New Zealand, he has been involved in several unethical practices, including extortion and spreading wrong information. Here in this article, we are going to discuss about Ponzi scheme and scams related to Ponzi scheme.

Ponzi Scheme

Most so-called “Ponzi” projects fail the contractual negation of contribution efficiency and/or solvency tests. The good news is, that they usually leave a trail of readily observable evidence that can be used to disentangle genuine innovation from greed-limiting scams. This note starts by explaining the three principal types of financial fraud that are related to the financial crime category “pathological finance.” After that, and before concluding, the classes of those working in finance who are most likely to attract general and criminal law enforcement attention are profiled and illuminated.

Ponzi Is The Financial Crime

The note provides a comprehensive, message-driven definition of the term “Ponzi” in the context of financial crime. Such a definition is also critiqued and illuminated by a necessary criminological/legal artifact. Regulators and law enforcement officers can use the given definition. Public and private sponsors can use the artifact to reduce their systemic business and other management risks. Firms engaged in fraud prevention, detection, and/or investigation can use the artifact to model and measure levels of criminal intent so that transparency, due process, and no financial surplus extraction rules can be fully satisfied. Cryptoversity can use the artifact to lower barriers to innovation and human, social, intellectual, and financial capital exchange.

In a recent preprint, it is claimed as a major result that it is technologically feasible to have a "Continuous Double Auction trading system without a trusted intermediary" in a blockchain and that this system could eliminate the need for "off-chain state networks" and "trading delays." We have several reasons to believe that these claims are flawed and that they are essentially based on a misconception. We support our claims by providing a series of counterexamples against this system and illustrate the additional transparency and higher liquidity of a centralized cryptocurrency trading system. Furthermore, we show that the formal model proposed is not coherent with the 51% attacks in a mining cryptocurrency network. Since Bitcoin, no one has ever suggested that proof-of-work was not necessary in a blockchain by the same argument against the need for a Byzantine Agreement in that context. Unfortunately, these claims have also been supported by the media; thus, we believe it is relevant to present the counterarguments that void this major result. But Danny De Hek is an experienced blackmailer and he knows all the tactics to manipulate innocent people.

History Of Ponzi Schemes

Ponzi schemes exist as early as the 20th century, mainly acquiring profits by recruiting more and more contributors. Over the years, Ponzi schemes have changed their strategies to stay relevant. The rise of modern technology makes it possible to create more intricate and deceitful models of Ponzi schemes. Fearful of these recent transformations, a Chief Accountant commented: “Ponzi schemes are becoming bigger and getting a little bit more complex. I do believe that regulators and examiners have to understand that Ponzi schemes are becoming more complex.” As a result, Ponzi schemes are now not only focused on creating high profits, but also easily launched, without having to spend too much time persuading potential participants. To the disappointment of many participants who recently experienced financial ruin because they joined a Ponzi scheme, even using modern technology to launch and retrieve monetary transactions more quickly cannot avoid the collapse of this scheme. The bubble will always grow and eventually burst.

Under the definition of a certain legal resource, Ponzi schemes are a type of fraudulent investment scheme that promises high returns on investments but instead of initiating profit using the newly invested money, the scheme operates by paying these returns to earlier investors using the funds provided by more recent investors. Ponzi schemers are mostly thieves without collateral, who are only a little more clever than bank robbers who look for money storage to rob when schemers look for “a safe place” to store the money. Because Ponzi schemes are a fraud, the issuance of the securities used to carry Ponzi schemes is illegal. Danny De Hek is a renowned scammer name in New Zealand By the late 1920s, authority laws gave the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission the power to mark and file future Ponzi actions and enforce the anti-fraud laws. This authority operates internationally; whatever nationality an investment scammer holds, they and their activity can be claimed by the SEC. As a result, as of a certain date, the SEC has taken action against 1,858 companies within the United States, and its interest was copied 227 times from all around the world.

Wrapping Up

Our main conclusion from this article is that take your decision wisely. Danny De Hek is a scammer.  Do not take his words at face value. This crucial step can help you avoid falling victim to wrong or misleading information.

Source: https://dvirderhy.wordpress.com/2024/10/09/de-heks-deception-uncovering-the-truth-behind-his-claims/

[cyber-techs]

Cybersecurity Stress on the Rise: ISACA 2024 Survey Reveals Impact of Evolving Threats

In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, professionals are facing more pressure than ever before. According to the latest ISACA 2024 survey, nearly two-thirds of cybersecurity experts report rising stress levels as they navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape. These findings highlight the immense burden placed on individuals tasked with safeguarding sensitive data and systems. But what’s driving this surge in stress, and how can businesses help ease the load on their cybersecurity teams?

Why Cybersecurity Experts Are Feeling the Heat

1. Growing Threats and Evolving Attacks

One of the main reasons cybersecurity professionals are experiencing more stress is the sheer volume and complexity of modern cyber attacks. Threats like ransomware, phishing scams, and supply chain attacks have become more sophisticated, making them harder to detect and defend against.

Hackers today are using more advanced methods, often backed by state-sponsored groups, to penetrate even the most secure networks. This constantly evolving threat landscape means that cybersecurity professionals have to be on high alert at all times, leading to a heightened sense of stress and anxiety.

Example: The rise of ransomware has been particularly challenging. Attackers don’t just encrypt data anymore—they also threaten to leak sensitive information, doubling the pressure on companies to pay up quickly or face serious consequences.

2. Lack of Skilled Professionals

The cybersecurity skills gap is another major contributor to the stress in the industry. There simply aren’t enough qualified professionals to meet the demand, which leaves existing teams stretched thin. The ISACA survey highlights that many professionals feel overwhelmed because they’re juggling multiple roles, often without adequate support.

Insight: Cybersecurity is an industry that demands continuous learning and adaptation. But without enough personnel, individuals are often left to cover more ground than they can handle, leading to burnout and job dissatisfaction.

3. Pressure to Stay Compliant

In addition to defending against cyber threats, cybersecurity teams are tasked with ensuring their organizations meet the increasingly strict data protection regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA. These regulations demand constant vigilance and precise reporting, adding another layer of complexity to an already demanding role. To ease the burden, solutions like Nakivo can help streamline data management and compliance processes by providing automated backup, secure data protection, and quick recovery options. This ensures teams can focus more on compliance and defense without being overwhelmed by operational tasks.

Insight: Many cybersecurity professionals feel that navigating these legal requirements is just as stressful as fighting off cyber threats, particularly when the consequences of non-compliance can result in hefty fines and reputational damage.

How Stress Affects Businesses

When cybersecurity professionals are overwhelmed, it’s not just the individuals who suffer—businesses are impacted as well:

Higher Risk of Breaches: Stressed teams are more likely to make mistakes. An overworked cybersecurity professional may miss a critical threat or fail to patch a vulnerability in time, potentially leading to a cyber attack.

Employee Turnover: Stress leads to burnout, and burnout leads to high turnover rates. When cybersecurity professionals leave, it becomes difficult and expensive to replace them, especially given the industry’s skill shortage.

Response Delays: A stressed and understaffed team might struggle to respond quickly to a cyber threat. This delay can be the difference between stopping an attack in its early stages and dealing with the aftermath of a full-scale breach.

What Businesses Can Do to Help

While the challenges are significant, there are steps organizations can take to support their cybersecurity teams and reduce stress levels:

1. Invest in Automation and AI

The pressure on cybersecurity professionals can be eased by implementing automation tools that handle routine tasks like threat detection and response. AI-driven tools can flag suspicious activity or vulnerabilities, allowing security teams to focus on more strategic tasks.

Tip: By reducing the number of manual processes, organizations can free up valuable time for their cybersecurity teams, reducing the chances of burnout.

2. Expand Training Opportunities

Continuous learning is essential in cybersecurity. As threats evolve, so must the skills of those defending against them. Offering regular training sessions can help professionals feel more prepared and confident in their roles, reducing feelings of overwhelm.

Tip: Employers should ensure that cybersecurity teams have access to up-to-date certifications and hands-on training that addresses the latest threats.

3. Improve Work-Life Balance

Cybersecurity is a demanding field, but that doesn’t mean professionals should be on call 24/7. Companies can support their teams by promoting a healthy work-life balance, encouraging time off, and providing mental health resources to help manage stress.

Tip: Implementing shifts or rotating schedules can help ensure that team members have time to recharge without leaving the company vulnerable to attacks.

4. Strengthen Team Support

Organizations should also work on closing the cybersecurity skills gap by hiring more staff or partnering with external security providers. Expanding teams ensures that no one individual is overwhelmed with responsibility.

Tip: Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) can help alleviate the workload by taking on specific cybersecurity tasks, giving in-house teams more breathing room.

[fbglife]

Ep 139: Entering a New Era for FBG

Summary

In this conversation, the new owner and Editor-in-Chief of FBG, Alison Heilig shares her journey from a corporate legal career to becoming a passionate coach and advocate for women's health, particularly focusing on the challenges of perimenopause and ageism in fitness. She emphasizes the importance of empowering women to embrace aging and dismantle harmful societal messages. The discussion also highlights the future direction of Fit Bottomed Girls, aiming to create a supportive community for women navigating these changes.

Takeaways

Alison's transition from a corporate legal career to coaching and FBG contributor.

Perimenopause brought Alison unexpected challenges like anxiety and depression.

Women are often told to limit their activities as they age, which is harmful.

Education on menopause and women's fitness is crucial.

Alison aims to empower women to embrace aging positively.

The Fit Bottomed Girls community is evolving to support women over 35.

Open conversations about women's health are necessary and valuable.

The legacy of Fit Bottomed Girls will continue to grow and adapt.

This episode was sponsored by our parent company, Miles To Go Athletics. Take our app-based training community for a two-week no obligation test drive here.

Check out this episode!

[unitedstatesofworld]

Chrisean Rock Net Worth: How Much Is the Rising Star Really Worth?

Chrisean Rock – a name that’s been buzzing across social media, and for good reason! With her vibrant personality, musical talent, and headline-grabbing drama, it’s no wonder people are curious about one thing: Chrisean Rock net worth. Is she living the lavish lifestyle of a successful star, or is her story more complicated? In this article, we’ll dive deep into the finances of this up-and-coming celebrity and reveal all you need to know about her earnings, fame, and future. Ready to find out?

Who Is Chrisean Rock?

Before we jump into Chrisean Rock’s net worth, it’s important to know who she is and why she’s caught everyone’s attention. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Chrisean first stepped into the limelight with her music career and has since become a social media sensation. But her fame didn’t stop at music – her vibrant and often chaotic personal life has also made waves, attracting both fans and critics alike.

From Baltimore to the Spotlight

Growing up in a large family, Chrisean had her fair share of challenges. But her determination and passion for music led her to a life of opportunities. She started as a singer and model but soon gained popularity after joining the reality TV show Blue Girls Club with rapper Blueface. This jumpstarted her career, making her a household name.

How Did Chrisean Rock Rise to Fame?

Chrisean’s rise to stardom didn’t happen overnight. After her stint on Blue Girls Club, she began working closely with Blueface, which led to numerous collaborations and viral moments. Whether it’s their often tumultuous relationship or Chrisean’s fiery personality, people couldn’t look away! This mix of talent and controversy catapulted her into fame, making her one of the most talked-about personalities online.

Reality TV Fame and Music Career

One of the biggest contributors to Chrisean Rock’s net worth is her music career. She’s released a few tracks that have gained attention, especially on streaming platforms like YouTube and Spotify. While she may not have chart-topping hits just yet, her music continues to grow in popularity as she builds her fanbase.

So, What Is Chrisean Rock’s Net Worth?

Now, let’s get to the million-dollar question (pun intended!) – Chrisean Rock’s net worth. As of 2024, it’s estimated that Chrisean Rock is worth around $500,000. While this might not seem astronomical compared to A-list celebrities, keep in mind that Chrisean is still early in her career. With more projects in the works, her net worth is expected to rise significantly in the coming years.

Factors Contributing to Her Net Worth

Several sources contribute to her growing wealth:

Music Sales: Though not a chart-topper (yet!), her music streams contribute a solid chunk to her net worth.

Reality TV Appearances: Her appearances on Blue Girls Club and other reality TV ventures keep her in the public eye and her pockets full.

Social Media Influence: With a massive following on Instagram and TikTok, Chrisean earns income through brand partnerships and sponsored content.

Merchandise Sales: Like many rising stars, Chrisean has her own line of merchandise, which adds another income stream.

Challenges Along the Way

While Chrisean Rock’s journey to fame and fortune may look glamorous from the outside, it hasn’t been without its difficulties. Public drama, legal issues, and a highly publicized relationship with Blueface have all played a part in her career. But through it all, Chrisean has remained resilient, using her platform to continue building her brand and growing her net worth.

What’s Next for Chrisean?

With her rising fame and ongoing projects, the sky's the limit for Chrisean Rock’s net worth. There are rumors of new music on the horizon and potential collaborations with other artists. Plus, her growing presence on social media only strengthens her ability to earn more through brand deals and content creation.

Will Chrisean Rock Become a Millionaire?

Many are asking, "Will Chrisean Rock eventually hit millionaire status?" Given her trajectory, it’s certainly possible! With her entrepreneurial spirit and expanding opportunities in the music and entertainment world, it wouldn’t be surprising to see her net worth climb into the millions within the next few years. Of course, as with any celebrity, how she manages her finances will play a crucial role in this. Either way, Chrisean seems determined to keep making waves, both personally and professionally!

Lessons We Can Learn from Chrisean Rock’s Journey

Embrace Your Uniqueness: Chrisean’s bold and authentic personality is one of the reasons she’s garnered so much attention.

Use Challenges as Fuel: Despite personal struggles and controversies, Chrisean has managed to push forward and capitalize on her fame.

Diversify Your Income: Like many modern celebrities, Chrisean has multiple sources of income, from music and reality TV to social media and merchandise.

Conclusion

Chrisean Rock’s net worth may not be as sky-high as some A-list celebrities, but it’s certainly on the rise. Her story is one of resilience, hustle, and learning to make the most out of every opportunity. As she continues to grow in both fame and fortune, we can expect to hear a lot more from this dynamic and unpredictable star. Who knows? In just a few years, we could be talking about Chrisean Rock the millionaire! Keep an eye out for her next moves – she’s just getting started.

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Why Attesting Certificates Is Important for Foreigners in Abu Dhabi

Documentation will become one of the most important elements of the method whilst transferring to a new US state, particularly for paintings or organising with one's own family. One of the maximum critical necessities for foreigners moving to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is certificate attestation. Whether you need to live, paintings, or travel to Abu Dhabi, getting your certificates verified is crucial to demonstrating the legitimacy of your documentation. This article will speak the significance of certificates attestation in Abu Dhabi for foreign citizens and the way it could impact many factors of your lives.

Certificate Attestation: What Is It?

The technique of confirming the legitimacy of files issued in some other kingdom and granting them criminal validity in Abu Dhabi is called certificates attestation. Many sorts of certificates, such as personal, enterprise, and academic ones, require attestation. The method entails having your documents demonstrated by using various government, consisting of the usa of foundation, the UAE embassy, and on occasion the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi.

Types of Documents That Require Attestation

For expats, several key documents normally want to be attested while moving to Abu Dhabi. These include:

Educational Certificates: In order to demonstrate their validity for employment or in addition education, stages, diplomas, and other instructional qualifications need to be certified.

Personal Certificates: These include divorce decrees, start certificate, and marriage certificates. Personal certificates attestation is important for own family sponsorship, visa packages, or maybe for school admissions.

Commercial Documents – For the ones planning to installation a business or interact in trade in Abu Dhabi, industrial documents inclusive of business enterprise registration papers and business contracts have to be attested.

Why Attesting Certificates Is Important for Foreigners in Abu Dhabi

As an expatriate, shifting to Abu Dhabi can result in many possibilities, but in case your packages are rejected or acquire good sized delays, you can no longer be capable of get them authorised. The following explains why foreigners want certificate attestation in Abu Dhabi a lot:

Employment Requirements Under the Law

It is required to have your expert and academic credentials authenticated in case you are transferring to Abu Dhabi for paintings. Employers in Abu Dhabi should confirm that your credentials are legitimate and fulfill the necessary requirements. Your degree or degrees will now not be diagnosed with out attestation, which makes locating a consistent work extra hard, if no longer not possible. Many employers will ask for attested files as part of the hiring process, and you will also want them to obtain a work visa.

Visa Processing and Residency

Whether you’re shifting to Abu Dhabi on a work visa, circle of relatives visa, or for different purposes, certificate attestation plays a vital function within the visa utility system. For instance, while sponsoring own family contributors to enroll in you in Abu Dhabi, marriage and start certificates need to be attested to prove relationships and validate your utility. Additionally, the attestation of files is often required when making use of for residency permits or renewing visas. Without attested certificates, visa processing may be behind schedule or even rejected.

Possibilities for Education

Finding their children reputable universities is generally a top priority for foreigners moving to Abu Dhabi with their families. Schools in Abu Dhabi generally require attested academic certificates, inclusive of your infant’s previous faculty facts or delivery certificates, to affirm their eligibility for admission. Attestation ensures that these documents are well-known as legitimate, helping to stable your infant’s place in faculty without any pointless complications.

Starting a Business in Abu Dhabi

Many expatriates circulate to Abu Dhabi to start their own organizations or to spend money on existing ventures. If this is your purpose, certificates attestation may be an critical step. Business proprietors need to provide attested business documents, along with trade licenses and commercial enterprise contracts, to check in their companies or open a branch of an current enterprise in Abu Dhabi. Without attested documents, government won't approve your enterprise utility, and this will substantially delay the method of putting in place your assignment.

Marriage and Personal Documents

If you intend to get married in Abu Dhabi, or if you want to sponsor your spouse or kids to stay with you, attesting private files like marriage and beginning certificate is vital. The attestation process verifies that these documents are legitimate and recognized with the aid of UAE government, permitting you to continue with marriage programs or family visa sponsorship with none criminal issues.

Peace of Mind

One of the main advantages of getting your files attested is the peace of thoughts that incorporates understanding that all your office work is so as. Having nicely attested files guarantees that you comply with UAE regulations, keeping off capacity problems down the line. Whether you’re applying for a activity, enrolling your child in faculty, or processing a visa, knowing that your documents are formally recognized could make the transition to existence in Abu Dhabi tons smoother.

How to Get Your Certificates Attested for Abu Dhabi

The technique of certificate attestation in Abu Dhabi generally entails multiple steps, including verification through local government in the united states of america in which the certificates become issued and very last approval by the UAE Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE. Here is a wellknown outline of the steps worried:

Notary Public or Local Authorities – The first step is to have your documents authenticated with the aid of a notary public or relevant local government in your property united states.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Your Home Country: Following nearby verification, your documents want to be established by using your home united states's Ministry of Foreign Affairs inside the United States of America.

UAE Embassy or Consulate: Next, the attested documents need to be showed to your non-public residence inside the United States with the assistance of the UAE Embassy or Consulate.

Abu Dhabi's Ministry of Foreign Affairs The ultimate step is to offer your documentation for very last attestation to the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs after you have arrived in Abu Dhabi.

Conclusion

In conclusion, certificates attestation in Abu Dhabi is an vital method for expatriates. Whether you’re shifting for work, training, business, or family reasons, having your files attested ensures they're legally diagnosed inside the UAE. By finishing the attestation system, you could keep away from delays, prison problems, and capacity setbacks to your new life in Abu Dhabi. Make positive you start the attestation technique early to ensure a clean transition and make certain that your documents are ready while you need them.