If you can’t find the path that leads to success simply create the path yourself.
Either I will find a way, or I will make one. (Philip Sidney)
Find light within the darkness and it’ll outshine even the darkest of shades.
Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain. (Joseph Campbell)
Revered God, ruler of heaven and Earth, overhear my desperate prayer. Cleanse my heart so I may repel the evil forces. I beg this of you with absolute devotion, o almighty spirit. Favor me with your hallowed favor.
Small Bites, Small Delights. ——————— Stepping On Land Again. ——————— Iron Fists Will Rust Eventually. ——————— Clearing Dust With Fire. ——————— A Mess Of A Guess. ———————
An unsuspecting customer, ME, I was in for a shock.
VISA Card I used for 20 years was declined by Google Play – for an annual subscription I had for GOOGLE 1 which is its Cloud service.
When I tried to remove and input the Credit card into payment methods second shock! It won’t accept it except from Axis bank and SBI !
I approached my bank who told me they have blacklisted this App due to suspicious activity but FAILED TO INFORM the customers that they are going to decline the subscription payment to the App.
Third shock, I deleted and made new Google payment profile. And within an hour all years of stored GOOGLE PHOTOS, FOLDERS went POOF! Because I did have whant Google Play accept as ACCEPTABLE PAYMENT METHODS.
Fourth, I wrote to Google, Citi, Visa on Twitter about this but never got any response. Nor did I get it from the Minister of IT for whom Chinese Mobile manufacturers and Google, FAcebook are the dearest.
I wish there was a better redressaal system in India for consumer woes.
“Couple of years ago, same VISA supplier bank banned Paypal without notice to customers and I suffered.. No apology. I wish I had changed my credit card issuing bank but I was Old, Retired and a Heart/Diabetes patient and did not wish to run around chasing credit card sales people.
United States: Sanctions-hit Huawei ramps up investment in Chinese tech sector Sep 29, 2020 05:30 pm Huawei Technologies has built up stakes in Chinese semiconductor companies and other tech businesses as the world’s largest telecoms equipment maker bolsters its supply chain in the face of pressure from the United States. Habo Investments, set up by Huawei in April 2019, has closed 17 deals for stakes in Read More
United Kingdom: Vatican-gate: more London luxury property deals revealed Sep 29, 2020 05:00 pm The cardinal who oversaw the team at the heart of a Vatican investigation into a suspicious London property deal conducted additional investments of up to £100m in other London luxury apartments, documents show. Documents including emails and financial accounts seen by the Financial Times show that Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, Read More
Brazil: Hygo trading halted as CEO named in Brazil corruption probe Sep 29, 2020 04:30 pm Debut trading in Hygo Energy Transition Ltd was suspended on Thursday hours after the liquefied natural gas transport and infrastructure operator’s chief executive was named in a corruption investigation in Brazil. Hygo is headed by Eduardo Antonello, a former executive of offshore oil rig company Seadrill Ltd who Brazilian federal Read More
Netherlands: Dutch shipbuilder IHC ‘under investigation’ in Brazil over bribery claim Sep 29, 2020 04:00 pm An investigation has begun into Dutch shipbuilder IHC in connection with a corruption scandal in Brazil, the Financieele Dagblad said on Tuesday. The FD says Brazilian court documents suggest the research focuses on 2013 when IHC was given a €1bn order to build six ships to be used in laying Read More
Pakistan: Shahbaz Sharif arrested, Zardari indicted in money laundering cases Sep 29, 2020 03:30 pm Pakistan’s Leader of the Opposition and PML-N chief Shahbaz Sharif was arrested in Lahore while an anti-corruption court in Islamabad indicted former president Asif Ali Zardari in a money laundering case on Monday, days before joint Opposition’s planned protests to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Shahbaz, the Read More Join the conversation, follow us:
… that today is Singing Cowboy Day? Gene Autry, the Singing Cowboy, was born in 1907 on a Texas cattle ranch. This day celebrates all singing cowboys, but especially Autry, who brought us “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine,” among others.
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Today’s Inspirational Quote:
“Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once. Breathe. You’re strong. You got this. Take it day by day.”
HISTORY This Week PodcastDelegates gather as the Stamp Act Congress to respond to the British tax on the colonies. Find out how riots over the Stamp Act played a role in igniting the American Revolution.LISTEN NOW
How a Camping Trip Created our National ParksOn October 1, 1890—130 years ago tomorrow—Yosemite National Park was established by Congress. Years later, here’s how John Muir helped Teddy Roosevelt create a nation-wide park service. Watch Now ›
We need to think beyond national borders to solve global problems, says activist Colombe Cahen-Salvador. Reimagining the world’s fractured systems of governance and calling out their ineffective responses to major issues — from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change and human rights — she introduces NOW!, a movement unifying people to create a truly democratic world.
This talk was presented at an official TED conference, and was featured by our editors on the home page.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Colombe Cahen-Salvador · Activist
Colombe Cahen-Salvador is the cofounder of NOW!, a global campaign movement pushing for humanity to work as one to solve the biggest challenges of our time.
Autumn leaves and cool breeze, the month of October ushers in a brand-new season; one that lights up the country in vibrant colors and bright lights. And despite the ongoing pandemic, it’s time to make peace with the present and put on a smile, in the renewed hope of better things to come. Read on to know how you can use content marketing ideas in October to bring various shades of happiness to your consumers.
As the monsoon begins its retreat throughout India, the sweltering heat is slowly replaced with cool evenings. Giddy golden leaves pave walkways across the country.Festive fervour tightens its grip, gully cricket pops up everywhere, markets are flooded with wares and buyers, refrigerators stocked with sweets, light sweaters aired out, gifts bought and exchanged, and complicated lists drawn up – dry fruits for some, juice boxes for others.Long strolls come back in fashion, as do long evenings spent in parks. Family picnics, the annual cleaning, late-night get-togethers … In a world as confusing as the one we inhabit right now, aren’t we glad there is still an October?But this year October will be met by humanity already under transition. A lot of the things we took for granted every October won’t be possible this time around. But October is the perfect month to draw up new traditions, hold our loved ones close, and evaluate what we truly care about.
1. International Day of Older Persons–1October
This day brings to light issues faced by the elderly, including common illnesses faced by them, neglect, and abuse.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Movies that offer insight into issues that older people face
Infographic idea: Small changes you can make to your lifestyle to accommodate an older person
Video idea: Experiences that can make it worth being older
Podcast idea: What can we learn from the older generation about feeling young?
I share my experiences and secret of coping with insecurities and constant struggle of body and image. I’ve spent the last 7 years in learning everything there is to know about the Weight loss & Image building.
I share my experiences and secret of coping with insecurities and constant struggle of body and image. I’ve spent the last 7 years in learning everything there is to know about the Weight loss & Image building.
I share my experiences and secret of coping with insecurities and constant struggle of body and image. I’ve spent the last 7 years in learning everything there is to know about the Weight loss & Image building.