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⋆⭒˚.⋆ i heard - ʟɴ4 ☆

✿ lando norris x influencer!reader (everyone gasped)

✿ lando norris has a crush on a certain influencer and his friends are on a mission to help him get the girl

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yn

📍los angeles, california

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yn sun kissed 🌞

landonorris first

landonorris 😍😍😍

⤷ maxfewtrell 3 heart eyes??

flowers444yn what tf is lando norris doing in my gf’s comments?

lando.norizz he’s never beating the norizz allegations

alexandrasaintmleux let me take you out on my boat girl 🤤

⤷ charles_leclerc You mean my boat?

⤷ alexandrasaintmleux go away

⤷ yn i’ll be waiting 😉

zendaya Simply stunning 🤩

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jacobelordi 😍

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hearts4lando how do the wags know her?

⤷ ynsource she’s been invited to a few races by ferrari and mercedes so the wags must’ve introduced themselves there

judebellingham Beautiful 😍

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⤷ yn 🥰

⤷ landowantsrizz STOP POOR LANDO CANT EVEN GET A LIKE 😭

lilymhe damn girl let me wife you up 🤤

⤷ yn please do 😫

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yn

📍monaco

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yn monaco will always have my heart

landonorris first

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landonorris can i have it next?

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alexandrasaintmleux need your hair 😍😫

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gigihadid i miss you gorgeous 💓

⤷ yn i miss you more 💘

francisca.cgomes why not the picture of you double cheeked up? 🤤🤤

⤷ yn kika 😭😭 please

pierregasly can i have my shirt that i did not know was missing until now back?

⤷ francisca.cgomes no she wears it better

⤷ pierregasly wow ok then.

michaelbjordan 😍

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⤷ yn everyone SHUT UP IM GLITCHING

⤷ landolovesyn poor lando 😭😭

landonorris please just give me one chance

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⤷ yn 😭😭

⤷ landonorris i’ll take that as a maybe 🥰

carlossainz55 I would like to apologize for lando’s behavior

⤷ yn nothing to apologize for, it’s cute

⤷ landonorris 🤩🥺🥰🤤😫😍😎🥳😱

⤷ charles_leclerc Don’t mind him, he doesn’t interact with women much…

⤷ yn i could tell

⤷ landonorris 😕😞🖤💔😖😪😢😣😔

⤷ oscarpiastri He’s genuinely tweaking rn

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landonorris

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landonorris 🩷💜🤍💙🩵❤️

yn who’s all those hearts for?

⤷ landonorrris you. only you. always you.

charles_leclerc Lando looking for y/n

oscarpiastri Lando wondering where y/n is

alex_albon lando wondering what y/n is doing

alexandrasaintmleux lando thinking how to get y/n’s attention

georgerussell63 Lando thinking of y/n

carlossainz55 Lando thinking about all the gifts he’s could buy for y/n

lilymhe lando wondering how y/n slept

francisca.cgomes lando thinking of ways to impress y/n

maxfewtrell Lando wondering if y/n thinks he’s cool

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yn

📍 somewhere in monaco

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yn party of 1

landonorris first

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landonorris can i make it a party of 2? :)

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⤷ yn i wouldn’t mind ;)

charles_leclerc I heard lando norris saved a family of 6 from a house fire the other day

⤷ alexandrasaintmleux yeah i heard he also saved the family’s 3 dogs too

carlossainz55 Lando norris bought me a new custom ferrari yesterday

maxverstappen1 Shoutout to my boy lando norris for letting me win all those races your a real one mate

alex_albon I heard lando norris tipped 700 dollars for a 10 dollar coffee last week

oscarpiastri I heard lando norris bought 1000 dollars worth of food for a homeless shelter in Miami last year

⤷ georgerussell63 I heard he also donated a bunch of clothes to

lilymhe i heard lando norris payed for everyone’s meals at a restaurant last month

⤷ carmenmmundt Yeah I heard he does that all the time

⤷ francisca.cgomes i heard he gave 1 million to a small business today

danielricciardo Lando norris actually bought me my house

lewishamilton Lando norris bought my dog a thousand dollar blinged out collar

donatella_versace Donatella VERSACE💜

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landonorris replied to your story

first 😁

yn as always honey

carlossainz55 replied to your story

does that party of 2 include a certain brit?

yn i don’t know who your referring to 🤔

lilymhe replied to your story

that bitch stole my girl

yn like you weren’t helping him 😭

carmenmmundt replied to your story

My little girl is growing up on me 😓

yn omg shut up 😭

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that muppet better treat my girl right

yn don’t worry kika he will

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ask him to buy you red bottoms i bet he will without thinking about it

yn stop he probably would 😭😭

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yn replied to your story

you’re so cute

landonorris your the cutest 😉

you’re*

landonorris i’m sorry. you’re the cutest*

charles_leclerc replied to your story

Your welcome, I started that whole thing

landonorris thank you mate it’s very much appreciated

pierregasly replied to your story

Don’t trip mate

landonorris to late. i knocked on the door to her apartment and she invited me inside cause she was looking for her earrings and i tripped walking inside. and i did not catch myself in time.

your supposed to have fast reflexes mate 😭

landonorris yeah all that went out the window when i seen her

alexandrasaintmleux replied to your story

you better not let her touch any door handle, pull out her chair, hold her hand, give her your coat, and don’t let her peak at the bill

landonorris i wouldn’t dream of it

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yn

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yn i heard he ended world hunger or something?

landonorris first

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landonorris sum slight yk

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landonorris your so yummy baby 😍

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charles_leclerc Once again, your welcome

⤷ yn no thank you

lilymhe damn does he not know how to keep his hands to himself?

⤷ landonorris you wouldn’t be able to if she was yours

francisca.cgomes i could treat you better

⤷ yn come over 😏

⤷ francisca.cgomes omw baby

⤷ landonorris oh!

⤷ pierregasly you get used to it

⤷ alex_albon over time you’ll just start to ignore it

⤷ charles_leclerc At a certain point you’ll have a good chuckle about it

⤷ georgerussell63 You learn to live with it

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landonorris

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landonorris i like when it’s you & i

yn first

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yn 🤍🤍🤍

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yn i like it too honey

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carlossainz55 You did it cabrón 🥳

⤷ landonorris i manifested this shit

lilymhe cutest 😍 y/n not lando.

⤷ landonorris hatin for what 🤣🤣

danielricciardo Lando norris did it

⤷ charles_leclerc He got the girl

⤷ arthur_leclerc crazy son of a bitch

alex_albon bro beat the norizz allegations

⤷ georgerussell63 I guess it’s time to retire lando norizz 😞

alexandrasaintmleux she was mine first.

⤷ landonorris and now she’s all mine 🤤

maxverstappen1 This calls for celebration!

⤷ pierregasly to the club!

oscarpiastri I already can’t stand you two

francisca.cgomes she curved michael b jordan and jude bellingham for a white guy…

⤷ landonorris stay mad 🥱

mclaren Welcome to family y/n! 🧡

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[afeelgoodblog]

The Best News of Last Week - July 25, 2023

If you're ready to "paws" for a moment of joy and laughter, read through stories that'll leave you feeling inspired. It's time to fetch some happiness, one headline at a time!

1. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signs bill outlawing pelvic exams on unconscious patients without consent

A little-known practice that allowed medical students to perform pelvic and other intimate exams on unconscious patients without their consent is now banned in Missouri after action taken Thursday by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson.  

2. Indonesia market caves to pressure, ends dog, cat meat trade

Authorities on Friday announced the end of the “brutally cruel” dog and cat meat slaughter at a notorious animal market on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi following a years-long campaign by local activists and world celebrities. An anti-animal cruelty group will move the remaining live dogs and cats from the slaughterhouse to sanctuaries

3. Colorado food bank receives donation from Taylor Swift. She has been donating to food banks across the country during her "Eras Tour."

Taylor Swift made a donation to Food Bank of the Rockies on Friday before playing two sold-out stadium concerts in Denver.

Food Bank of the Rockies announced Swift's donation and said it will allow it to purchase food for 75,000 meals. 

4. Earth’s atmosphere can clean itself, groundbreaking research finds

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have found that a strong electric field between airborne water droplets and surrounding air can create a molecule called hydroxide (OH) by a previously unknown mechanism.

This molecule is crucial in helping to clear the air of pollutants, including greenhouse gases and other chemicals.

5. US woman, 55, searching for long-lost Singaporean pen pal, 56, reconnects with him after 30 years

The pair started exchanging letters way back in 1983 when they were still in their teens, but lost contact after 10 years of correspondence.

Now 55 years old, Kelly is eager to reconnect with Cheng, and has been actively searching for him via appeals on social media.

6. ‘Intuitive’ pet who ‘hears’ for deaf owner named National Cat of the Year

An “intuitive” cat who helps his deaf owner by alerting her to sounds around the house has won a national award.

Zebby was named Cats Protection’s National Cat of the Year 2023 in recognition of the way he supports owner Genevieve Moss, 66, by alerting her to noises like the phone ringing or a guest at the door.

7. Australian sailor and his dog survive two months at sea

An Australian sailor who survived two months in the Pacific Ocean by eating raw fish and drinking rainwater is "stable and very well", a doctor says.

Sydney resident Tim Shaddock, 51, and his dog Bella left Mexico for French Polynesia in April, but their boat was damaged by a storm several weeks later. They were rescued by a trawler this week after a helicopter spotted them.

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@abdullahgawad has reach up to me and needs to reach the goal, my guess is that he's new to tumblr, so I tried to make a post

This is his story, quoted from the gfm fundraiser:

"Hello my friends

We are the brothers Youssef, Abdullah, and Muhammad Abu Ghanem, from Palestine, from Gaza City. We come from a a family of 10, 4 brothers and 4 sisters, and we live in the Sheikh Ajlin neighborhood on the shore of the Gaza Sea. From the sea came our talent, which we have always loved, which is the sport of surfing on the sea. Anyone who loves this sport and follows its news in Gaza will undoubtedly know us. Whoever does not know us will search for us and will know a lot about our talent through the pictures and magazines in which we have photographed many press and photographers.

Youssef, our older brother, is considered one of the pioneers of this sport and is one of the original members of the Gaza Surf Club. The cover photo for this fundraiser is him when he was younger in the early days of Gaza surfing. He was featured in the film "Gaza Surf Club”, which spread around the world and achieved great success. He is married and has a family of two children, Jawad and Jumana. He lost his beautiful home in this war.

Abdullah, the second brother, is the one who wrote this article that you are reading. I am also a surfer and I have followed in the footsteps of my father, uncle, brother and sister in this magical sport. I graduated from university with a major in information technology, motion graphics branch. I had my job, my dreams, and my ambitions, and I finished preparing my room at home to suit my work. However, the war quickly destroyed all of these: my home, my dreams, and my future.

Muhammad, the third brother, who loves the sea and its skills, is also studying information technology, but he did not complete his studies due to financial conditions, so he worked as a lifeguard at the sea to collect money to complete his studies. Unfortunately, the war came and prevented him from completing his ambition and studies.

We all belong to a family that uses the sea as a means of happiness, comfort and reassurance. We grew up on the water, where our father worked for years as a fisherman and lifeguard. So he planted a love for the sea in our hearts. But after October 7, our lives were turned upside down. Our house, my father’s car, the fishing boat, and surfboards were all destroyed. They destroyed everything beautiful in our lives. Our family is now living in Rafah, with some of us in tents and some sharing a classroom with other families.

We are humbly asking for your support to allow us to survive this terrible time and rebuild our lives. Our goal with this fundraiser is to raise enough money to help our family survive the rest of the war and then to help us rebuild our lives when we return north to Sheikh Ajlin. Thank you so much for your support!

The host of this fundraiser is our trusted friend Dionne Ybarra. Dionne is a long-time supporter of Gaza surfers who lives in California and has supported us in many ways since 2010. She is the director of The Wahine Project and is a board member of Explore Corps, the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that runs The Gaza Surf Club. Please feel free to contact her or Explore Corps with questions. They can put you in touch with me directly.

Please note that this is our own private fundraiser and is not a fundraiser for the Gaza Surf Club. Thank you again for your support!"

Here is his instagram account

https://www.instagram.com/abdullah.abu.ghanem

gfm paypal link:

RIS is clean, donation protected (within my search)

$14,791 USD has raised from $25K goal (59%)

as for now, the last donation was from 2 days ago

Please help Abdullah and his family if you can

[scotianostra]

April 22nd 2005 saw the death of the sculptor and artist Eduardo Paolozzi

Paolozzi’s Italian parents ran a small ice cream parlour in Leith, in June 1940, when Italy declared war Eduardo was interned (along with most other Italian men in Britain).During Eduardo’s three-month internment at Saughton prison his father, grandfather and uncle, who had also been detained, were among the 446 Italians who drowned when the ship carrying them to Canada, the Arandora Star, was sunk by a German U-boat.

There is little online about his internment and you wouldn’t have condemned him if he decided to leave Scotland after his release, the words of a Proclaimer’s song always springs to mind when I read about Eduardo Paolozzi, and other Scots=Italians:

Joseph D'Angelo dreams of the days

When Italian kids in the Grassmarket played

We burned out his shop when the boys went to war

But auld Joe's a big man and he forgave all

By the time Eduardo was released it was 1943 and he began attending Edinburgh College of Art before moving to London and feigned madness to secure his release from army duties in order that he could study sculpture at the Slade School of Fine Art from 1944 to 1947.

Paolozzi is widely considered to be one of the first Pop artists and created many collages including the famous ‘I was a rich man’s plaything’ in 1947, which was the first artwork to feature the word ‘Pop’ in it.

After a spell in Paris he returned to London and moved into a studio in Chelsea and by the 1950s was establishing himself as a surrealist artist through a series of screen-prints, pioneering the technique in which each print can have a separate colourway, predating Warhol’s famous prints of the same nature by four years.

In 1968 Paolozzi taught sculpture and ceramics at the University of California, Berkeley. He worked in Berlin from 1974, and was Professor at the Fachhochschule in Cologne from 1977 to 1981. He also later taught at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Munich.

Paolozzi might have spent many years away from his home town of Edinburgh but didn’t forget it, he donated a great deal of work to the Scottish National Gallery, who have since displayed a reconstruction of his studio and a large body of his work in the Dean Gallery.

If you have wandered around Edinburgh and visited St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral you will have come across Eduardo Paolozzi statues, “Manuscript of Monte Cassino” which comprises a giant foot and matching hand and ankle. The work was a gift to the city by entrepreneur Tom Farmer, the work is found outside St Mary’s RC Cathedral, I like how the area there has three pieces of art, on the left at Picardy Place you can enjoy a statue of Sherlock Holmes, and on the right you have two giant Giraffes outside the Omni Centre made of scrap metal.

Eduardo Paolozzi suffered a serious stroke in 2001 and he died in a hospital in London in April 2005.

The pics I have chosn are all held by The National Gallery of Scotland, if you like his work you will find loads of it on their website, over 12 hundred are tagged in his name. https://www.nationalgalleries.org/search?search=eduardo%20paolozzi

[the-scientist-blog]

The “red alert” of March 19, 2024, as detailed in the last post, continued to preoccupy my state of being as did the American border immigration crisis. And I began to consider our nation’s homeless people and realized again there is no time to waste in the transition from dirty energy to clean energy.

A small fraction of America’s homelessness challenge is a result of undocumented migration stemming from economic disasters around the world. True, not so much now, but can you picture how much greater the world sidewalk tent encampment situation will be if there were hundreds of thousands of thirsty, starved human beings clawing to get into our country, in Canada and Europe, seeking survival because where they were born is unlivable? In my mind this is chill inducing.

This will be reality a few decades from now because we are already too late to curb a warming planet in time to allow the southern continents to be mostly habitable. To a certain extent, the climate relocation calamity has already begun. I believe what we are witnessing at our Southern border is NOTHING compared to what lies ahead. As a nation, we are unprepared to deal with what is currently happening on the other side of the border. So how can we possibly adjust to what’s coming unless our government gets its immigration act together? Even then, a humanitarian crisis will unfold as we watch recordings of destitute people scramble for food, water and shelter on the other side of an unbreachable wall. The hundreds of tons of relief pallets that our nation donated to the Gaza tragedy pales in comparison to what will be required during the next decades across the Rio Grande, the Nogales border and the CA border. No amount of legal immigration vetting can prevent the illegal crossings that can take place on our surrounding boundaries. A mid-April, 2024 filmed boat landing in Carlsbad, CA serves notice as a dozen illegals jumped out and disappeared in the city - and some had cars waiting. Customs and Border Protection of San Diego reports that since 2020, in California alone, maritime smuggling is up by almost 140%. Many of our coastal citizens believe migrants simply get dropped off and dwell in the neighborhoods. The San Diego region has seen 185,000+ encounters so far this YEAR, up 70% from the prior year.

In 2023 alone, 124,000 legal immigrants moved into California: 42% Asian and 38% Central American. This is why the net population was up. At some point in time the United States of America will be overwhelmingly populated by immigrants seeking a sustainable life. Yet, how do we say no to human survival? Our lawmakers will be in a quandary unless they learn how to cooperate with one another way ahead of this pending human debacle. Do we wait 50-60 years like we waited to witness climate change? How can we get around this? My answer: Begin each day visualizing your future while thinking of a positive, healing environmental movement. A united climate action spirit will do wonders for getting us where we must be. The forthcoming wave of human migration spurred by the Southern hemisphere warming requires a precise plan of response.  I shudder to think how our current government and corporate leaders will agree on a master plan. To date, U.S. immigration law is extremely complicated and confusing for all involved....

[theleastprofessionalchef]

Pinned post time! Updated 03/30/2024

All the info here is also on my About Me page, but if I remember correctly, mobile is kinda goofy with that so I'm copying it over here and pinning it just in case :)

As my header says, my name is Birdy, though I also go by Syd or Jay, and I am the live-aboard cook on the tallship Lady Washington! We are based out of Aberdeen WA and spend the summer sailing around Puget Sound, though we have historically gone down as far south as California and as far north as Vancouver! You can find out more about the ship and her history, as well as see where we’re going this summer, over on our website!

I’ve worked retail my whole life, up until a couple summers ago, when I got my first job as a deckhand onboard a more modern vessel. It was fun, but it wasn’t until I stumbled across the last opening back in February 2022 that I found my place. Now I’m in my third year keeping these fools fed and healthy, and I couldn’t be happier!

NOTE: this is not an official social media page for the boat/seaport! This is just something I do in my spare time for fun. Updates will be inconsistent, whenever I have the motivation/time/energy, and anyone looking for solid advice on how to get into the industry miiight be better suited looking somewhere else. I'm always happy to answer questions though!

Post about our 2024-2025 winter refit! Lady is undergoing a huge midlife restoration and needs donations!

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I tag @bloodonthedrums @ademigodgirl and anyone who wants to with no pressure obviii 🌷✨🩷

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thank you to the lovely @sofsversion for tagging me <3

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[rabbitcruiser]

National Shoe The World Day

We celebrate National Shoe The World Day every year on March 15. The day sheds light on the importance of footwear and the need for quality footwear for millions of people worldwide who can’t afford or don’t have access to it. Did you know that nearly one billion people on Earth don’t have shoes, or their footwear is inadequate? Despite difficult terrains and climates, these people walk barefoot or with poor-quality footwear. The good news is that we can all do something about it by donating, sponsoring, or gifting shoes to those who don’t have them.

History of National Shoe The World Day

Food, shelter, and clothes are the basic needs of every human in this world. However, one such necessity that millions of people worldwide struggle to get is good quality footwear. From walking barefoot on hard, warm surfaces to walking in slippery, muddy jungles, many people don’t have access to footwear.

Walking without protection or barefoot can even lead to a lifetime of problems, including pain, injury, cuts, sores, infections, parasites, e.t.c. Moreover, apart from the health issues, people can get banned from schools and other business places for not wearing them, and this issue is exactly what National Shoe The World Day addresses. We might be blessed to have several pairs of shoes in our closets, but few are lucky enough to have one pair of shoes even though they are much too big for them.

National Shoe The World Day was created by the United Indigenous People in Fontana, California, inspired by Donald Zsemonadi in March 2014. Since then, people worldwide have participated in this event and helped ‘shoe’ those struggling without good quality or no footwear. For some of us, shoes might not be such a big thing to talk about and celebrate, but good shoes are still a dream for some in underdeveloped communities. So, let’s raise awareness about the importance of good shoes and act to help those in need.

National Shoe The World Day timeline

1550 B.C.

Areni-1 Shoe

A 5,500-year-old boat-shaped flat open shoe made from leather is found in a cave in Armenia.

476 A.D.

Rise of New Footwear Trends

New shoes of different types and colors begin to appear in Central Europe.

1800s

The Synthetic Method of Coloring

English chemist, William Henry Perkin, invents the first synthetic method of coloring leather and fabric called aniline dyeing to dye shoes.

2014

The Origin of National Shoe The World Day

The United Indigenous people in Fontana create National Shoe The World Day.

National Shoe The World Day FAQs

Why is proper footwear important?

Wearing proper footwear can prevent damage and injury to your feet and protect your feet in the long term.

Can used shoes be donated?

Yes, as long as you ensure that they are in good condition and properly cleaned, you can donate them.

What to do with unwanted shoes?

You can either send them to recycling centers, donate them to a charity shop, or you can even do some crafts on them and re-use them!

How to Observe National Shoe The World Day

Change your footwear: Many health issues could arise from wearing low-quality or no footwear. If you’re dealing with any of those, it's time to change your footwear!

Donate shoes: The best way to celebrate National Shoe The World Day is by donating shoes to those who need footwear in your world.

Share your story: If you’ve seen someone suffer without proper footwear or have personal experience, you can share your story on social media and create awareness.

5 Facts About Footwear We Bet You Didn’t Know

Shoes can be medical: Shoes can help correct posture in diabetic infections and many foot-related problems like Charcot's Foot.

Sneakers are really sneakers: Sneakers got their name because the soles make no sound.

The number is 19: It is estimated that American women own 19 pairs of shoes on average.

$660,000 shoes: The red ruby shoes from the movie, “The Wizard of Oz” sold for $660,000.

Men came first: The first people to wear heels were men in the 10th century.

Why National Shoe The World Day is Important

It is a much-needed initiative: National Shoe The World Day is a meaningful initiative that aims to put shoes on the feet of people who suffer without them.

Shoes are more important than we think: This day reminds us that shoes or any other footwear, in general, are more than just some status symbol; they are essential commodities in today’s world.

People need to know this: It is crucial to raise awareness of how wearing shoes is necessary for people and how not wearing them can cause infections and injuries. National Shoe The World Day helps educate people about this.

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THANK YOU MY DEAREST JOSIE @ivehadatechnicaldifficulty for tagging me 😌🤍

Balloon for what I have done:

Been married

Been engaged

Been divorced

Been to Disney

Been to Six Flags

Been to Universal Studios 🎈

Skipped school 🎈

Rode in an ambulance

Been to Hawaii

Been to Las Vegas 🎈

Been to Texas

Visited Mexico or New Mexico

Been to the Bahamas

Seen the Grand Canyon in person

Flown in a helicopter

Been on a ferry boat 🎈

Sang in the rain 🎈

Been to California

Been to New York

Played in band in school

Sang in the school/church choir 🎈- (not a choir but some kind of group with instruments)

Sang karaoke 🎈

Laughed so much you cried 🎈- (my specialty tbh 🤣)

Caught a snowflake on your tongue

Had/have/are having children

Had a pet 🎈

Been skiing/sledding on a big hill

Rode on a motorcycle 🎈

Been to a drive-in movie

Rode an elephant or camel - (p.s please don’t ride an elephant!! they’re not made for it)

Rode a horse 🎈

Been on TV 🎈- (accidentally, yes)

Stayed in the hospital

Donated blood or plasma

Gotten a piercing 🎈

Driven a stick shift 🎈

Got a speeding ticket

Been pulled over

Gotten stitches or staples

Traveled alone 🎈

Been zip lining

Been to another country 🎈

Shot a gun

Gotten a tattoo

Been on a Ferris wheel🎈

tagging @becauseheartsgetbroken-hs @fruitmans @hstyleshoney @caramelcalum @gucciwins , no pressure my friends!! 🥳💕

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So my dad produced this family tree out of seemingly nowhere this month, that goes back to the 1600s and even names some of the ships our ancestors left England on for the colonies. The tree was drawn up for I think my grandfather's uncle? It gets fuzzy because my dad's parents were related, cousins removed by a generation.

Somewhere back there is the first governor of Rhode Island under the royal charter of 1663. Dude had 8 children who survived to adulthood and had kids of their own, so he is swimming in descendants and there are probably thousands of them in my generation. So it's not like this is a relative that we even inherited a tea set from, let alone someone close enough to have directly influenced my family's lives.

But he WAS an ancestor, and he also very clearly took part in the ongoing colonization of the Naragansett, Wampanoag, and Patuxet. Like he has a Wikipedia page and everything, so even nonhistorians can easily see what he was up to.

My mom's family were all Austrian for a generation behind her, Austro-Hungarian before that for a few more, and then eventually back to Russia. (Far enough back one was a really prominent Russian rabbi.) So in the "were my ancestors complicit in atrocities" Olympics, I can breathe pretty easy on that side.

On my dad's side, we've only ever really talked about the knotted branches of the Scottish family tree, the ones who were maybe criminals and came over in the late 19th century and were cowboys for a bit before settling in Southern California (that family home is now a lovely hotel).

But I've suspected for a while that some of my dad's family were here longer than that. My grandmother was born in 1922 and her family was already pretty prominent in their Connecticut city, and that doesn't happen quickly in New England.

And sure enough, we weren't just here long enough ago that owning slaves was still legal in the North, we were fucking colonizers. No one on the Mayflower that I know of but several boats right around the same time.

So that's what I'm thinking about this Thanksgiving, while also reading a book about Native American religion and philosophy as it relates to living through an apocalypse. I'm a little cash poor right now but I am gonna squeeze together a donation or two to give to groups like the Manna-Hatta fund and Landback.org

And keep learning and uncovering.

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Donate Your Car to Charity in California: Tax Benefits and FAQs

Donating a car to charity in California is a generous way to support important causes, and it can also provide you with a tax benefit if done correctly. For many, donating a car is an ideal way to give back to the community without the hassle of selling. But how exactly does the donation process work? What are the tax benefits, and what should you know before you donate?

In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about donating your car to charity in California, from tax advantages to frequently asked questions.

Why Donate Your Car to Charity in California?

If you have a car you no longer use or need, donating it to a charity can make a significant impact. Here are some of the top reasons Californians choose to donate their cars:

Support Nonprofits: Charities use car donations to raise funds that support their programs, whether for community assistance, environmental protection, or health initiatives.

Potential Tax Deduction: Donating a car can provide you with a tax benefit if the organization is a qualified 501(c)(3) charity.

Convenience: Donating is often simpler than selling. Many charities offer free towing and handle all necessary paperwork.

Tax Benefits of Donating Your Car to Charity in California

One of the biggest advantages of donating your car is the potential for a tax deduction. Here’s how you can make the most of this benefit:

How the Tax Deduction Works

To receive a tax deduction when you donate your car to charity in California, the organization must be an IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The amount you can deduct generally depends on what the charity does with the vehicle:

If the Charity Sells the Car: In most cases, the charity will sell the donated car, often at auction. If this happens, you can deduct the amount for which the charity sells the car. For example, if the charity sells it for $2,000, that amount becomes your deductible amount.

If the Charity Uses the Car: Some charities use donated vehicles in their operations or give them to individuals in need. In these cases, you can typically deduct the fair market value of the car.

IRS Requirements for High-Value Donations: For cars valued over $5,000, the IRS may require a qualified appraisal. This ensures that the fair market value accurately reflects the car’s worth.

Important Steps to Claim Your Deduction

To make sure you’re eligible for a tax deduction, follow these steps:

Obtain a Written Acknowledgment: The charity should provide a written acknowledgment of the donation, specifying whether the car was sold or retained for use.

File IRS Form 8283: If your donation exceeds $500, you’ll need to file IRS Form 8283 along with your tax return.

Keep All Documentation: Keep the title transfer paperwork and receipt from the charity as part of your tax records.

How to Donate Your Car to Charity in California

The process to donate your car is generally straightforward, but each step is important for a smooth transaction.

Step 1: Choose a Reputable Charity

When you decide to donate your car to charity in California, start by selecting a reputable nonprofit. Only donations to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations are tax-deductible, so it’s essential to verify the charity’s status.

Check for 501(c)(3) Status: Use the IRS website to confirm the charity’s eligibility.

Research the Organization: Websites like Charity Navigator or Guidestar provide information about a charity’s operations and financial transparency.

Step 2: Confirm Your Car’s Eligibility

Each charity may have different requirements for the types of vehicles they accept, so make sure your car meets these standards.

Running Condition: Some charities only accept cars in good condition, while others can accept non-operational vehicles.

Vehicle Types: In addition to cars, many charities accept trucks, motorcycles, boats, and even RVs. Check with the charity to see if they accept the type of vehicle you have.

Step 3: Arrange for Pickup or Drop-Off

Most California charities offer free pickup or towing for donated cars, making it easy for you to donate without moving the vehicle.

Schedule Pickup: Contact the charity to arrange a convenient pickup time.

Prepare the Vehicle: Remove any personal items and ensure the car is ready for transfer.

Step 4: Complete the Title Transfer

When donating a car, transferring the title is crucial to releasing yourself from liability and ensuring the charity legally owns the car.

Sign Over the Title: Fill out the necessary fields on the title to transfer ownership to the charity.

File a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability: In California, you should file a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability with the DMV. This step protects you from any future liability related to the vehicle.

Step 5: Obtain a Donation Receipt

After the charity receives your car, they should provide you with a donation receipt. This document is essential for claiming your tax deduction.

Frequently Asked Questions About Donating a Car in California

Do I Need the Car’s Title to Donate?

Yes, you generally need the car’s title to complete the donation. If you’ve misplaced the title, you can request a replacement from the California DMV.

How Much Will I Save on My Taxes?

The tax deduction amount varies based on whether the charity sells or keeps the car. Consult a tax advisor to determine the exact savings based on your situation.

Can I Donate a Car That Doesn’t Run?

Many California charities accept non-running vehicles as long as they have access to towing services. It’s a good idea to confirm this with the organization.

How Quickly Can I Donate My Car?

The donation process is typically fast. Many charities can pick up the vehicle within a week of your request, depending on your location and their schedule.

What Happens to the Car After Donation?

After you donate your car to charity in California, the charity will either sell it to fund their programs, use it for operations, or pass it on to someone in need. The specific outcome depends on the organization’s needs and mission.

Key Benefits of Donating Your Car to Charity in California

Donating your car offers benefits beyond tax deductions. Here’s a summary of the advantages:

Supporting a Good Cause: Your donation can provide essential support to causes you believe in, from health services to environmental protection.

Convenience: Donating a car is typically easier than selling. Many charities offer free towing and handle the paperwork, so you can donate with minimal hassle.

Environmental Impact: Donating a car that might otherwise go unused prevents waste and promotes recycling.

Potential Financial Savings: In addition to the tax deduction, donating eliminates the need to pay for ongoing insurance or registration for an unused car.

Donating your car to charity in California is a meaningful and rewarding way to give back to the community. By following these steps, you can ensure your donation goes smoothly and that you receive any potential tax benefits. Whether your goal is to help a cause you believe in or simply free up space in your garage, car donation is a wonderful way to make a positive difference.

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April 22nd 2005 saw the death of the sculptor and artist Eduardo Paolozzi

Paolozzi’s Italian parents ran a small ice cream parlour in Leith, in June 1940, when Italy declared war Eduardo was interned (along with most other Italian men in Britain).During Eduardo’s three-month internment at Saughton prison his father, grandfather and uncle, who had also been detained, were among the 446 Italians who drowned when the ship carrying them to Canada, the Arandora Star, was sunk by a German U-boat.

There is little online about his internment and you wouldn’t have condemned him if he decided to leave Scotland after his release, the words of a Proclaimer’s song always springs to mind when I read about Eduardo Paolozzi, and other Scots=Italians: 

Joseph D'Angelo dreams of the days When Italian kids in the Grassmarket played We burned out his shop when the boys went to war But auld Joe’s a big man and he forgave all

By the time Eduardo was released it was 1943 and he began attending Edinburgh College of Art before moving to London and feigned madness to secure his release from army duties in order that he could study sculpture at the Slade School of Fine Art from 1944 to 1947.

Paolozzi is widely considered to be one of the first Pop artists and created many collages including the famous ‘I was a rich man’s plaything’ in 1947, which was the first artwork to feature the word ‘Pop’ in it.

After a spell in Paris he returned to London and moved into a studio in Chelsea and by the 1950s was establishing himself as a surrealist artist through a series of screen-prints, pioneering the technique in which each print can have a separate colourway, predating Warhol’s famous prints of the same nature by four years.

In 1968 Paolozzi taught sculpture and ceramics at the University of California, Berkeley. He worked in Berlin from 1974, and was Professor at the Fachhochschule in Cologne from 1977 to 1981. He also later taught at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Munich.

Paolozzi might have spent many years away from his home town of Edinburgh but didn’t forget it, he donated a great deal of work to the Scottish National Gallery, who have since displayed a reconstruction of his studio and a large body of his work in the Dean Gallery.

If you have wandered around Edinburgh and visited St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral you will have come across Eduardo Paolozzi statues, “Manuscript of Monte Cassino” which comprises a giant foot and matching hand and ankle. The work was a gift to the city by entrepreneur Tom Farmer, the work is found outside St Mary’s RC Cathedral, I like how the area there has three pieces of art, on the left at Picardy Place you can enjoy a statue of Sherlock Holmes, and on the right you have two giant Giraffes outside the Omni Centre made of scrap metal.

Eduardo Paolozzi suffered a serious stroke in 2001 and he died in a hospital in London on this dayin April 2005.

Pics are of the man and his work, the second is with John Cleese at his 70th birthday party.

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Today's Daily Encounter Tuesday, November 19, 2024

When We Say Yes to God

When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”1

God's simple requests are often steppingstones to life's greatest blessings. When Peter agreed to fulfill the Lord's two small requests, his entire mission changed from fisher of fish to fisher of men.

A tiring and unproductive night of work undoubtedly left Peter tired (Luke 5:5). However, he gladly accepted Jesus on board and moved his boat so that Jesus' words would reach the crowd. After giving his message, Jesus told Peter to go out into deeper water, even though it was not the right time. Despite the hour, Peter obeyed and was blessed with not one, but two loads of fish.

Often, God's blessings result from our obedience to seemingly insignificant requests.

If Peter had refused to lend his boat to Jesus or risk going fishing at noon, he would have missed out on the blessing of a great catch, and perhaps the opportunity to be an apostle.

Over the next few years, Peter personally witnessed miracles more spectacular than the one he saw that first day. Honoring Christ's first request led to the sermon at Pentecost and the salvation of about 3,000 souls (Acts 2:14 "41).

Suggested Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for today's message. Help me see where in my life I haven't said "yes" to you yet. Help me to see those opportunities hidden in the small details of my daily routine where I can say "yes" to you. And may every "yes" be out of love for You and to serve others. I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

Luke 5:4-5 (NIV).

Today's Encounter was written by: Rosina N.

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Redondo Beach, California

“Cruise At The Beach!” Redondo Beach’s Legacy Car & Bike Show hosts it’s 16th Annual Christmas Car & Bike Show on Sat. Dec. 14th. 12-6pm. Please bring an unwrapped toy to benefit Toys For Tots. USMC will be on site to collect all of the donated toys. Top 25 and Best Of Show Awards. Join us for all the fun & giving back at

245 N Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach Marina

***DISPLAY VEHICLES MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT*** www.CruiseAtTheBeach.com Registration includes Goodie Bag with $25 of Cruise At The Beach! merch, & FREE Parking. $35 registration for all show participants.

Bring your Hot Rod, Street Rod, Muscle Car, Classic, Exotic, or any other Custom cars & bikes down for a great afternoon & early evening event in the Redondo Beach Marina! Car & Bike show participants get FREE parking & maybe you will be selected as one of our Top 25 favorite vehicles or Best Of Show by one of our sponsors!

Live Music & Entertainment, 50/50 Raffle with lot’s of table prizes, gift cards & swag items from our sponsors, and 2 cash winners! $$$$

Check out all of the cool cars & bikes, then take a stroll around The Redondo Beach Marina & Boardwalk, enjoy the ocean breezes & a beautiful sunset. You will want to complete your experience by grabbing a bite to eat & a drink at one of our many awesome King Harbor area restaurants & eateries. And, the King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade happens right after our event, right in front of us in the Redondo Beach Marina!

For 23 Seasons “Cruise At The Beach!” has been bringing the Car & Bike Culture together at the best location in Southern California, the Redondo Beach/King Harbor Marina. We hope you will join us for this family friendly, Festive, Holiday community event on Saturday Dec. 14th. Please tell your friends!

Register your vehicle now at

www.CruiseAtTheBeach.com

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