Despite adoption through a rescue or shelter being a highly ethical route in finding an animal companion, BIPOC-identifying individuals risk facing discrimination and rejection along the way. How can we make adoption a more empathetic and equitable experience? The post Adoption Without Adversity: BIPOC Experiences In Companion Animal Acquisition appeared first on Faunalytics.| Faunalytics
Trunk decorating for Halloween is a fun way to transform your car with creative themes and easy decorations. Discover tips for the best trunk displays, engaging your community, and making your treat events memorable.| Get Your Holiday On
Web3 has advanced significantly in recent years, with improvements in usability, scalability, and cross-chain interoperability driving adoption across DeFi, DAOs, DEXs, and multichain applications. Users can now bridge assets cheaply and quickly, interact with decentralised platforms more intuitively, and access a growing range of financial... The post What Will it Take for Web3 to Go Mainstream? appeared first on Bitfinex blog.| Bitfinex blog
Some mornings the mirror is a customs agent. Papers, please. I present a face I didn't consciously choose and a biography I didn't audition for. Born into a longitude, assigned to a specific moment in history, stamped by the weather of a family system. Our personal this-ness is a miracle that also feels like a prank: here's your DNA, here's your surname, here's your destiny. Good luck.| BEEW
Deutsche Bank says Bitcoin’s volatility is hitting record lows, boosting its case as “digital gold” and a potential central bank reserve by 2030.| Bitcoin News
E*Trade users will soon get access to bitcoin as Morgan Stanley teams with fintech unicorn Zerohash for custody and liquidity.| Bitcoin News
Strive’s deal with Semler will make it one of the top 15 corporate bitcoin holders, while Semler’s healthcare business stays under review.| Bitcoin News
Vancouver firefighter charity fund gets a boost with bitcoin donations—3.5 BTC pledged to support mental health programs for frontline heroes.| Bitcoin News
HB 4087 is back in play, as Michigan lawmakers advance a plan letting up to 10% of state funds go into bitcoin, with strict custody and audit rules.| Bitcoin News
GOP lawmakers and execs from digital asset companies rally behind a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, saying it could secure America’s financial edge.| Bitcoin News
At CAFO, we often share about the incredible healing power of family. Research bears this out: children are best positioned to experience health, healing and sturdy growth into adulthood when they are situated in the committed love and life of a home where they experience the good authority of parents and learn to receive and ... Read more The post Walking with families through crisis appeared first on Christian Alliance for Orphans.| Christian Alliance for Orphans
THE ARCHIBALD PROJECT is an orphan care advocacy organization that uses media to tell stories. These stories advocate for orphans, educate on orphan care, build community and inspire people into action.| The Archibald Project
Check out my book review of Breathe With Me by Becka Mack to see what I think of this book about a married couple struggling with infertility.| She Reads Romance Books
Learn how the BIMI avp tag guides mailbox providers in choosing between personal avatars and brand logos.| BIMI Group
Starting August 1st there are new regulations to enter the US with dogs. This is VERY important as it changes EVERYTHING for Isla Animals adopting dogs to the US and it will most definitely affect you traveling internationally with your own dog. These rules apply to all dogs entering the US from any country, however we... The post New CDC regulations and how it affects YOU adopting a DOG from MEXICO (or traveling with your own dog!) appeared first on Isla Animals.| Isla Animals
Barna report on Gen Z and Mental Well-Being — Major Struggles and Potent Hope Across America, the well-being of young people has declined dramatically. Anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide have risen at alarming rates. In 2023, CDC data showed that four in 10 students felt persistently sad or hopeless. About one in five seriously thought about ... Read more The post Helping the next generation flourish appeared first on Christian Alliance for Orphans.| Christian Alliance for Orphans
The AuthIndicators Working Group (BIMI Group) has introduced a new capability to enhance Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI), which Google is now officially supporting in Gmail. This update extends beyond Verified Mark Certificate (VMC), which requires a trademark or registered government mark. Now, brands have more flexibility in the logos which they may use […] The post Announcing Common Mark Certificates appeared first on BIMI Group.| BIMI Group
Using an idea borrowed from DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM), BIMI supports the use of selectors, which are intended to allow a brand to easily use different logos for the same domain. In this guide, we’ll explain BIMI selectors, discuss why a brand might want to use BIMI selectors and describe how to use them. BIMI […] The post How and Why to Implement BIMI Selectors appeared first on BIMI Group.| BIMI Group
The AuthIndicators Working Group is aware of recent press reports that have raised concerns regarding BIMI and newly released verification check marks that various mailbox providers are adding to their email clients in concert with display of BIMI logos. We want to stress that BIMI is working exactly as designed. BIMI relies on the email authentication […] The post Update on Check Marks appeared first on BIMI Group.| BIMI Group
Authentication standard drives email ecosystem closer to a universal “no auth, no entry” philosophy SAN FRANCISCO — September 12, 2022 — Apple has joined the growing list of email technology companies implementing Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI), a broad industry effort to enable email inboxes like Apple Mail to display brand logos beside authenticated […] The post BIMI Rolling Out to All Apple Inboxes in Fall 2022 appeared first on BIMI Group.| BIMI Group
As of August 29, 2022, Laposte.net will begin to display Iogos identified within a BIMI record. They will display BIMI logos accompanied by a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) issued by either DigiCert or Entrust, as well as those without one (a.k.a. a “self-asserted” BIMI record). When a BIMI record is self-asserted, the domain owner must […] The post La Poste Announces Support for BIMI appeared first on BIMI Group.| BIMI Group
Now that you have obtained a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) to enable BIMI logo display within major mailbox providers (e.g. Gmail and Fastmail), you may be wondering why your logo isn’t automatically appearing in their email clients. Even though you’ve fully authenticated your email using SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, and gone through the hassle (and […] The post VMCs Aren’t a Golden Ticket for BIMI Logo Display appeared first on BIMI Group.| BIMI Group
I admit: I was in a rush in a bookshop and I picked up Love Forms by Claire Adam because its beautiful cover reminded me of Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers, one of my favourite books of the decade. The blurb, promising adopted babies, nuns and an older protagonist, suggested it might be up my street, so I bought it. | reviewsbywriters.blogspot.com
Grace came home to us from an orphanage when she was ten months old, and is now nineteen. She agreed to have this discussion about adoption and has read what I am posting. I’m so grateful for her vulnerability in sharing these things publicly! As I look back on how Grace processed adoption, I think […] The post Navigating the Emotions of Adoption: Conversations with Grace first appeared on Amy Medina.| Amy Medina
A new study confirms that millennials, especially those under 40, are the core drivers of crypto adoption. See other interesting insights from the "Millennial Shopping Habits" report by CouponFollow.| crypto.news
Christie's says it believes bitcoin is here to stay and it will get bigger in the coming years.| Bitcoin News
This study examines how foster environments and socialization practices influence kitten fear responses, providing essential knowledge for improving adoption success and long-term feline welfare.| Faunalytics
Finally, our society prosecutes people for damaging the eggs of endangered eagles or nesting sites while celebrating human abortions, all while human birth| Australian Family Party
Strategy had announced an STRD offering of $250 million, and now it has decided to expand it 4x to $1 billion.| Bitcoin News
Strategy is doubling down on its already aggressive bitcoin purchase plan, looking to raise another $42 billion to buy even more BTC.| Bitcoin News
OIDF leads discussion at IGF 2025 on balancing digital identity interoperability with sovereignty for developing countries, with ey insights on inclusion.| OpenID Foundation - Helping people assert their identity wherever they choose
PNC Bank's venture into digital assets comes as retail and institutional demand is increasing, following better regulatory clarity in the U.S.| Bitcoin News
JPMorgan's CEO is still reluctance to embrace the digital assets market, but the bank appears to view the opportunity as too compelling to ignore.| Bitcoin News
In Finland, Bitcoin mining rigs becomes bitcoin heaters, warming up homes through innovative technology by Hashlabs Mining.| Bitcoin News
Despite the growing bitcoin stash, Metaplanet's stock has been volatile lately.| Bitcoin News
Bulgaria seized 213,500 BTC from organized cyber crimes in 2017, and sold the entire stash in 2018 for 15,000 euros per BTC.| Bitcoin News
Strategy bitcoin accumulation has been going on relentlessly, and it has now surpassed the 600,000 BTC mark.| Bitcoin News
Neutron Lend allows institutional and retail investors to secure loans as large as $5,000,000 on USDt rails.| Bitcoin News
Based on estimates, Satoshi Nakamoto holds over 1 million BTC, but some argue the exact amount could be more.| Bitcoin News
Emirates Airline is looking to attract younger, tech-savvy customers and travelers by accepting bitcoin payments.| Bitcoin News
Remixpoint has built a strong digital asset portfolio, and currently holds over 1,000 BTC in its coffers.| Bitcoin News
This year’s Celebration of Adoption event was one for the books! It was a fantastic opportunity to honor and connect with everyone whose lives have been impacted by adoption. Attendees enjoyed a meaningful evening with a silent auction, great food, and heartfelt fellowship. We are deeply grateful for the incredible support from our community, adoptive […] The post Celebration of Adoption Recap appeared first on New Beginnings Adoptions.| New Beginnings Adoptions
There are many reasons why families turn to adoption. Whether based on complex medical histories, a calling of faith, or the desire to share your home, every adoption journey is unique. It’s a life-changing decision that creates a loving impact on you, your child, the child’s birth mother, and other members of your family. Whether […] The post 5 Key Steps to Start Your Adoption Journey appeared first on New Beginnings Adoptions.| New Beginnings Adoptions
Deciding to make an adoption plan for your child is one of the most challenging and selfless decisions a birthmother can make. Since the 1990s, open adoption has become a more widely recognized and accepted option, offering birthmothers a flexible way to stay connected with their child while giving them a loving and supportive home. […] The post The Role of Open Adoption in Birthmothers’ Lives appeared first on New Beginnings Adoptions.| New Beginnings Adoptions
Long stay shelter dogs will have stressful experiences, and long-term shelter dog behavior can include reactive or anxious behavior| Whole Dog Journal
*Opening keynote speech at KQTcon 2018, the first national LGBTQ Korean conference in the United States, in New York City on 4/7/18. To listen to the live recording from the conference, click here: KQTcon 2018 Keynote. (Thank you to Asia … Continue reading →| Leaving Evidence
“Forced Intimacy” is a term I have been using for years to refer to the common, daily experience of disabled people being expected to share personal parts of ourselves to survive in an ableist world. This often takes the form … Continue reading →| Leaving Evidence
Today is November 6th, the day I was brought to the adoption agency to be adopted, the day the adoption agency recorded as my birthday, and the day I celebrated as my birthday for 25 years. It is … Continue reading →| Leaving Evidence
Recent changes in the adoptions process in Georgia are causing such extensive delays that the state is no longer considered “adoption-friendly,” several adoption lawyers said Wednesday. But the owner of an adoption agency in Coastal Georgia and a birth mother defended Georgia’s process as ensuring that Peach State adoptions are safe. Before November 2023, Georgia […]| The Georgia Sun
At its core, the Global Flourishing Study confirms a vital truth: Human beings are more than the sum of their hardships.| Christian Alliance for Orphans
Rabbit behavior expert Tamsin Stone shares the story of Scamp, a wild rabbit she raised by hand, and how he reshaped her understanding of rabbit care. From bonding challenges to enrichment tips, this conversation offers practical insights for every rabbit guardian.| Rabbit.org Foundation
In this special mini-episode, we tackle a tricky reader question about getting parents on the same page with trauma and ADHD at the table. The post Podcast Episode 11: Real Family Dinner Projects Q&A appeared first on The Family Dinner Project.| The Family Dinner Project
Written by Jenny CW: Birth trauma, medical procedures, anorexia, adoption I looked down at the pink line for the third […] The post Chasing Perfection, Embracing Reality: An Autistic Woman’s Reflections on Pregnancy and Anorexia appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
When Divine Timing Reveals a Perfect Plan - The story of us and Elisabeth. Foster-adoption journey athymeformilkandhoney.com| A Thyme for Milk and Honey
Winn This isn’t the story anyone expected—not CPS, not the courts, not even us. It’s a story that broke every mold. It defied easy categories. It demanded hard conversations, humble hearts, and relentless love. Kitti and I began this journey on opposite sides of a courtroom. But what we discovered was that there are no […] The post Both Sides of the Courtroom – Part 3 appeared first on The Archibald Project.| The Archibald Project
Part Two: Kitti’s Story When the judge moved up the final hearing, I was angry. I was ready to fight. These were my babies. I had every intention of doing whatever I could to bring them home. But then I met her—Winn. When I saw how my twins were thriving in her care, I had […] The post Both Sides of the Courtroom – Part 2 appeared first on The Archibald Project.| The Archibald Project
THE ARCHIBALD PROJECT is an orphan care advocacy organization that uses media to tell stories. These stories advocate for orphans, educate on orphan care, build community and inspire people into action.| The Archibald Project
Hello blog friends! Here is my sporadic list of book, article, and movie recommendations that are worth your time. Books: Leveling Up: Adoptive Parents and Adult Adoptees: Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level by Dr. Christina Reese and Elaine Shenk This book is a gift to adoptive parents. Certainly, launching children into the adult […] The post Worth Your Time (May 2025) first appeared on Amy Medina.| Amy Medina
Show Dad how much you care this Father’s Day with these Dad Approved Gifts! Whether Dad likes to cook, golf, or just The post Dad Approved Gifts appeared first on Get Your Holiday On.| Get Your Holiday On
Find the perfect gift to make Mom feel special this Mother's Day. Discover mom-approved gift ideas that will show her how much you care.| Get Your Holiday On
As a mom, do I have a control problem? Maybe. Do I have a responsibility problem? Definitely. I’ve taken the StrengthsFinders assessment twice in the past twenty years; both times, responsibility was way up near the top. If I agree to do something, I will do it, and I will do it well, so help […] The post Can I Trust God With My Children? first appeared on Amy Medina.| Amy Medina
"The night they took me from my mother, I wasn't scared of losing her—I was terrified of losing school. It was my only safe place, my only constant. I had made a promise to my brother, and nothing—not foster care, not instability—could break it. This is the story of how education became my lifeline and led me to a future I never thought possible."| Love What Matters
By Kimber Van Heukelom Kimber Van Heukelom is a graduate student in the University of Iowa’s School of Library Information Science where she became interested in BIPOC collection development while working on a research paper about Asian American representation in youth literature. As a Korean American adoptee, she is particularly interested in how adoption is [...] Read More... from In Our Own Voices: Adoption Books By BIPOC Authors The post In Our Own Voices: Adoption Books By BIPOC Author...| Diverse BookFinder
Braids Like Us. Getting my hair braided like the girls. What it taught me. A Thyme for Milk and Honey athymeformilkandhoney.com| A Thyme for Milk and Honey
“I remember screaming, ‘This can’t be happening. Why is this happening?’ After five consecutive losses, we were stunned when we got the call: We were going to go from a childless home to two babies born less than six months apart!”| Love What Matters
This paper explains the FAPI WG recommendations related to OAuth2 Grant Management and Rich Authorization Requests (RAR) to enable fine-grained authorization.| OpenID Foundation - Helping people assert their identity wherever they choose
Women make up at least 43 per cent of the agricultural labour force in developing countries, but they are restricted by social norms and lack of access to resources which may enable them to benefit from digital services.| GALVmed
The legal landscape of surrogacy remains a complex patchwork across nations, with some countries embracing it while others maintain strict prohibitions. This inconsistency in regulations has created gray areas. Scientific research highlights the possibility of abuse arising from gaps in legal frameworks and disputes, whether surrogacy is legal or not. It points to unethical practices such as trafficking of women, coercion of both surrogates and prospective parents by agencies, lack of respect...| Ms. Magazine
The Czech Republic may become the first European country to create a Bitcoin reserve and even outpace the U.S. Has the crypto race began?| crypto.news
When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons (Galatians 4:4-5). John Wesley, as a post-graduate at Oxford, was a preacher himself and the son of a preacher. He was orth| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
As one of your first holidays together, this is a unique opportunity to build lasting memories and deepen your family bond.| New Beginnings Adoptions
The California DMV and the OpenID Foundation recently hosted two to advance digital identity through California’s mobile Driver’s License (mDL).| OpenID Foundation - Helping people assert their identity wherever they choose
I'd never heard of a birth mother choosing to place her baby for adoption because of love. This is my story.| Lifesong for Orphans
Naomi promised God that if He gave her a family, she would serve Him with her whole life. She never could have imagined a Christmas adoption.| Lifesong for Orphans
After having two biological children, Andy and Laura felt an unmistakable tug on their hearts to a bigger story of adoption.| Lifesong for Orphans
After the miracle of a third adoption, Jonathan and Jennifer welcomed a daughter into their family. This is their story.| Lifesong for Orphans
If a non-adoptee thinks not belonging is like dying, then how might an adoptee feel? In my case, I suspected my adoptive family was the only unit I had and could count on. If I lost them, then I ha…| K E Garland
Over the course of 2021 the number of valid DMARC policies observed in use rose by 84%, to a total of nearly 5 million unique records, compared to the prior calendar year. This doubles the percentage increase seen in 2020, and reflects an acceleration of growth in the second half of the year. Starting with […]| dmarc.org
The number of valid DMARC policies observed in the DNS increased by 28% over the first half of 2021, to a total of 3.46 million, based on analysis of data supplied by Farsight Security. This was double the growth rate during the same period in 2020, when roughly 330,000 new records reflected a 17% increase […]| dmarc.org
The number of valid DMARC policies observed in the DNS increased by 42.9% over the course of 2020, to a total of 2.7 million, based on analysis of data supplied by Farsight Security. While this represents robust growth in DMARC adoption, it is significantly lower than the 250% to 300% observed over the previous few years.| dmarc.org
You did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” (Romans 8:15). Paul is intent on telling Christians something the Spirit of God does do, and something the Spirit emphatically does not do. Paul ins| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
What are the best Halloween gifts for kids and adults? Will you have the perfect gift to give out this fall season?| Get Your Holiday On
Understanding the emotional impact of choosing adoption helps birthmothers navigate their journey with self-compassion and support.| New Beginnings Adoptions
A college date rape in the early 1960s leads to a lifetime of silence only to be broken by an unexpected letter.| The Contrary Perspective
Bringing a rescue dog into your home is an exciting experience, however, there are a lot of duties involved. When welcoming a furry friend into your house, there are many things to take into account. In addition to providing your new companion with basic necessities like food and training, it’s critical to make your home […] The post How To Prepare Your Home for a Rescue Dog appeared first on Houndy.| Houndy
What is Adoption in North Carolina? Adoption is one of the many paths to creating a family and for those who are interested in pursuing adoption in North Carolina, there is information available about the process that may be helpful. Adoption is a permanent, legal relationship between an adoptive parent and child. It gives the … Continue reading "North Carolina Adoption Process – All You Need To Know"| Lehnhardt Price Family Law
THE ARCHIBALD PROJECT is an orphan care advocacy organization that uses media to tell stories. These stories advocate for orphans, educate on orphan care, build community and inspire people into action.| The Archibald Project
Thank to all you awesome people, we raised $5500 for the Sisters of Life this first week. I’m excited to see what we can do next week. Welcome to Week 1 of my “Blogging for Babies, Meatless F…| Emily Stimpson Chapman
In this blog we’ll explore how CustomGPT.ai addresses the critical challenges of integrating AI into business operations, including organizational readiness,| CustomGPT
In the latest episode of conservative Christianity’s persecution complex, the Biden administration is accused of discriminating against Christians by prohibiting them from fostering kids.| Baptist News Global
Lately it’s copilot before and after in all Microsoft communications and announcements. Also, during the Fabric Community Conference in Las Vegas where I was last week, it was hard to keep co…| Data - Marc
Open Mic 7-9pm, Democracy Minute, Anna Jinja, Green News Report, Nuestra Música, Box of Visions| Listen & Be Heard Network
While adoption can be a complicated and emotional process, it doesn't have to be a lonely one after connecting with other birthmothers.| New Beginnings Adoptions
Through post-placement care, you can better identify how you’re feeling and find compassionate support to talk about your experiences.| New Beginnings Adoptions
Xin Nian Kuai Le! Lunar New Year came early this year, so on the heels of the Christmas holidays we opted to keep our celebration super simple. I figured decor would be a snap with Easter right around the corner (bunnies everywhere!), but sadly that falls late on the calendar this year and bunnies were […]| Unto Adoption
Brogan Duhon (b. 2009) was deprived of food by his adoptive parents, Adam and Jennifer Duhon, and died of malnourishment on October 17, 2022. He enjoyed word puzzles and reading, and he wanted to be a chef when he grew up. He lived at home with his siblings, who have not been reported to have […] The post Brogan Duhon appeared first on Homeschooling's Invisible Children.| Homeschooling's Invisible Children
Ana Loera, age 11 (b. 2007, also identified as Anna Loera), was physically abused, medically neglected, and murdered by her adoptive parents, Rafael and Maribel Loera. At the time of her death, she lived with her sisters, K. (b. 2009) and L. (b. 2016), and her brother R. (b. 2011), who were also reported […] The post Ana Loera and three siblings appeared first on Homeschooling's Invisible Children.| Homeschooling's Invisible Children
their birth parents their birth culture including food their birth race and/or ethnicity other adoptees of the same race AND ethnicity celebrities and characters that look like them ... you fucked up....| Tumblr
Me and a friend are going to do a film on deported adoptees, in this case to Korea. Because it is important. Because it’s unfair. Because awareness of the issue is so low outside of adoption communities. I’m setting it up this way: The adoptees that come to visit Korea, the adoptees that choose to stay there, and the adoptees who are deported and have to start from scratch, often separated from their families. We need a documentary like this. I want a documentary like this. How are we goi...| Eclectic Creative
is difficult because it’s confusing and hard to get out the unforseen consequences of any action one may take. Trying to smooth out Birth Search for Korea which may have a wider impact in other countries. So how would people corrupt the laws I could propose?| Eclectic Creative
