Dreaming of Sun – Dream Vacations: Creating Magical Memories, One Vacation at a Time

NY Weekly Staff on April 7, 2022

For many people, a vacation is a chance to unwind, make memories, and take a break from work schedules, school schedules, extra-curricular activities and all the other things that people have going on. As such, having a fun and memorable vacation cannot be left to chance! The goal for most families is always the same – to secure the best destination, for the best price and while creating memories that will last a lifetime. This is what Dreaming of Sun – Dream Vacations offers: a hassle-free experience tailored to your wants and needs. 

Dreaming of Sun (by Dream Vacations) is a travel agency helping clients create magical moments by curating custom travel plans designed to handle every detail.

“Whether you’re planning a relaxing escape, a girlfriend getaway, a man-cation, a romantic honeymoon, or a family reunion, your experience will be completely hassle-free and tailored to your wants and needs,” the agency’s website says. 

Some of the company’s offers include tours to exotic locations, cruises, and luxury resorts in picturesque locations like Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, to name a few. This full-service agency works with clients on flights, car rentals, hotel bookings, resort reservations, and unique destination-based experiences, guaranteeing a truly immersive and seamless getaway experience! 

At the company’s helm is Sonia Bhagwan, a verified agent of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). As a dedicated travel agent who prides herself on having first-hand experience in popular vacation destinations such as Hawaii, Mexico, Western Europe, and Disney,  Sonia provides exclusive services through her agency. 

For example, after booking a client’s vacation, she continuously monitors pricing, and if a promotion comes out before they travel, she automatically applies that toward their reservation, usually saving them hundreds of dollars!

“I am passionate about getting to know my client’s vision for their ‘dream vacation’ and finding all the necessary components to creating that vision, often at a discounted price compared to them piecing it together themselves,” she says.

As part of its promise to help clients achieve their “dream vacations,” the vacation agency is affiliated with World Travel Holdings, the largest vacation retailer in the United States. As a result of this powerhouse association, Dreaming of Sun – Dream Vacations guarantees juicy insider savings and special fares on all cruises, land and resort vacations. This industry connection also comes with exclusive value-added benefits and freebies for clients, such as spa services, vacation credits, and complimentary travel perks to make vacationing even more fun. Furthermore, the agency offers Travel protection plans to provide their clients with coverage for many of the unprecedented things that might happen during the trip

At Dreaming of Sun – Dream Vacations, clients can expect a personalized level of service that is not only award-winning but is also renowned industry-wide.

“You save your vacation days and hard-earned money – all to experience something magical. Let us introduce you to a world of unforgettable experiences, a world of Dreaming of Sun – Dream Vacations. We not only love what we do, but we’re also great at it. As a result, you will feel confident and cared for from the moment your vacation planning begins until you have arrived home safely,” the company stated.

To learn more or to start planning your vacation with Sonia’s team, contact her directly at: Email: Phone: 503-403-6186
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Website: www.dreamingofsun.com 

Will the New EU Rules Weaken WhatsApp Encryption?

NY Weekly Staff on April 7, 2022

On March 24th, the European Union announced a controversial decision on tech platforms. All massive tech companies with a market value of above €75 billion or over 45 million employees would have to provide services interoperable with smaller platforms.

This deal will presumably affect WhatsApp because of its encryption system. WhatsApp could have a mutual bond with apps like SMS, and SMS is a significantly less secure messaging system. It’s a kind of deal that would bother a lot of users.

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) proposes tech giants called “gatekeepers” free up their services and allow smaller companies to compete. This protocol will lead to downloading apps outside the App Store and using different messaging apps for delivering the same messages. The DMA forces “gatekeepers” to decide if they will accept the deal until October this year.

What is end-to-end encryption?

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has emphasized the significance of end-to-end encryption. Itis a communication system that provides privacy between users in a conversation. It keeps malicious entities, hackers, and scammers at bay, preventing them from intercepting messages, exposing IP addresses, or decrypting chats.

That’s how only senders and their recipients can read or modify their messages. With that, the users won’t get any external threats and frauds.

The third-party blocking feature secures encrypted data. It improves the overall experience between users and reduces security risks. End-to-end encryption improves privacy which is necessary for anyone who uses messaging services.

Major inconveniences

WhatsApp, which is a part of Meta, may face some hardships. Experts say that it will be challenging to maintain encryptions between the apps. There’s a chance that the encryption might become reduced or even obsolete. It’s not going to be good for billions of users messaging privately.

There’s not an easy way out concerning encryption maintenance in different apps. The apps can differ in many ways, so the level of encryption is not the same.

If you’re going to merge the two different encryptions, one app or the other will have to undergo massive changes. All these things together make encryption nearly impossible to maintain.

Merging multiple apps

Merging different services could cause stripping down some elements. Some apps could eliminate their features to bind with the other apps. It can lead to one app supporting an interoperable chatting system while others don’t.

The solution by the DMA would be to break down the end-to-end encryption chain and hook fraudsters that receive messages between two systems.

The thought of the possibility that the companies could make similar and easily-mergeable products wouldn’t be a great idea. The interoperability would expose users to experiencing inconveniences by another app.

Of course, if WhatsApp no longer offers end-to-end encryption, there are other options to consider. There are multiple options for using a secure instant messaging application with end-to-end encryption.

How can you secure messaging without WhatsApp’s encryption?

If you want to establish more secure protection, consider using a VPN. A Virtual Private Network is one of the top ways to ensure that your traffic is safe. This tool guarantees this by encrypting users’ traffic and masking IP addresses. Therefore, such protection mechanisms protect against traffic interception or manipulation.

We already mentioned the other option: use a different instant messaging app. Knowing that Facebook owns WhatsApp, you might consider switching anyway.

Regardless of its association, WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging and calling applications. Of course, it is also possible that some users are unable to access it due to blocks on such services. Countries have seen end-to-end encryption as threatening. Thus, you can use a VPN to unblock WhatsApp or other apps and services.

Conclusion

Although the possibility of connecting messaging apps raises concerns, there is still a way to protect your privacy. While the encryption between interoperating apps might weaken, a VPN can help you establish and maintain utmost data privacy and security.

It will keep your files, messages, voice chats, and video calls safe from potential fraudsters and scammers. With a reliable VPN in your corner, you can use WhatsApp worry-free and continue enjoying all its features for convenient conversations.

If you are not using an end-to-end encrypted messaging app, it is time to start! They are much better at keeping your conversations private. Additionally, you do not want your communications to be exploited for ads or other purposes. 

IS BLIND FAITH TRUE FAITH, IS BELIEVEING THAT THE WORD WRITTEN BY MAN IS GODS WILL OR IS IT DANGERIOUS AND ARE WE JUST LAZY 

NY Weekly Staff on April 7, 2022

REVIVE YOURSELF IN JESUS AND AWAKEN YOUR SPIRIT

Too often, we lack work. Maybe we are not forgiving someone, not praying, not crucifying selfishness to care for others, or not sharing the Gospel.

We know this is a severe problem because James said that “faith by itself if it does not have work, is dead” (James 2:17). What’s more challenging than dead faith?

But here’s a danger in how we can interpret this verse. We can miss James’s point. Since faith without work is dead, we can think that we had better start working if we lack work. We had better start praying, start forgiving, start caring more for others, begin sharing the Gospel. But that’s not what James is saying.

James says that since faith without works is dead, then if there are no words, the problem is that our faith is doomed to some extent. And that to correct the problem, there must be something to revive our faith. 

A Heart Without a Pulse

To understand James’s point, imagine he had said that “a heart by itself if it does not have a pulse, is dead.” So, if you have no pulse, what’s the problem? A dead heart. And what should you do to get a beating? Try to revive your spirit.

If you try to make a pulse without reviving your dead heart, you might be able to create what looks like a pulse. But it won’t be a discernible pulse because it won’t come from a living heart.

In the same way, if you try to do works without reviving your dead faith, you might create what looks like work. But they won’t be real works because they won’t come from a living trust in Jesus’s person and work and His provision to be working in your effort.

Abiding and Bearing

Jesu taught the very same truth in John 15. He said every branch that stands in him would bear fruit (John 15:5). So, if we don’t bear fruit, the problem is that we’re not taking, which means the solution isn’t to try to bear fruit; the answer is to start abiding. Fruit comes from abiding. And work comes from a living faith.

But how can faith be restored? Let’s say you don’t share the Gospel since you fear what people might think of you. Then this is lack of work; James would say that cause is dead faith. So how can you recuperate your faith?

Trust His Power

Faith is a supernatural work of God. So, begin by coming to Jesus Christ as you are, and believe His power to change your heart. Have faith in him as your redemption and perfect righteousness. Trust him as your Lord, Savior, and Treasure.

Confess your lack of work. Receive a fresh pledge that you are fully and freely forgiven through Jesus’s death on the cross and by faith unified to the living one who is your righteousness.

Confess that your lack of work shows a lack of sensation in your faith. Ask God to revive, strengthen, and help your confidence.

Find Promises

Then, to strengthen your faith, find which promises from God in the Scriptures you are not trusting. Lack of obedience is caused by not trusting God and His promises. So, think about what commands you are not obeying and what promises from God motivate that obedience.

Here is a promise we often use to battle our fear of sharing the Gospel.

In Luke 6: 22-23, Jesus promises that you will be rewarded in heaven with even more joy in him if you are insulted for his sake. So, if fear of being humiliated keeps you away from telling people about Christ, it’s because you’re not trusting this promise. You’re not counting that God will reward you with more joy in Christ if you’re insulted. Or you are not entrusting that joy in Christ will infinitely make up for the pain of being humiliated. Or both.

That lack of trust is what James means by a dead faith. So how can dead faith be revived?

Feel the difference? 

When the Holy Spirit shows up, your faith is no longer dead. It’s been revived. And your restored faith will make you want to share the Gospel with others because you know that any insults you receive will bring more joy in Christ forever.

We wouldn’t try to create a pulse without reviving the heart. So don’t try to develop miracles without restoring your faith.

To read more on how Religious Stagnation and Dead Faith is dangerous, Humanity and the mercy of the Holy Spirit, read the novel “The Holy Spirit Vs. Man’s Animal Kingdom” by Paul Cronin. 

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Oxford And Cambridge Exams Success Guide

NY Weekly Staff on April 7, 2022

Immanuel’s helped students prepare for Oxford and Cambridge examinations to achieve top grades. 

As exams approach, students may feel a little panicky. It is not uncommon for them to feel the stress of school weighing them down. The panic forces many into self-destructive behaviour, such as forgetting everything learned during previous months. This can make these final weeks before exams seem even more daunting and stressful.

Students can practise simple habits to centre themselves and prepare efficiently for their exams. With a bit of prep and a well-thought-out revision timeline, you can achieve the grades you deserve. Try the following guidelines for a clearer and calmer mind.

Create A Study Plan

Writing your plan on a piece of paper would help you work out the tasks at hand, the timeline, and the tasks you have to deliver. It helps you keep your tasks on track to study for exams.

Start with the latest edition of your subject’s syllabus and carefully review the points, marking the ones you complete. For the remaining points, manage a chapter at a time. For instance, maybe you want to finish one topic over the next three days; pay attention to that. Following this strategy will help you stay on track to study for the exams efficaciously.

Increase The Use Of Mark Schemes

Mark schemes are helpful in exam preparations because they list the brief points that examiners search for when grading a paper. The ideal way to use mark schemes is to read the question in hand, outline the answer on paper or in the head, and then look at the mark scheme open to check whether you’re right. Even if you do get the answer correct, you can take a look at other correct answers, enhancing your knowledge.

Create Cheat Sheets

Cheat sheets are the best prep guides you’ll ever make. Grab a pen and a paper and start with a single chapter. Jot down definitions, concepts, answering techniques, and every piece of important knowledge you can learn from that chapter.

Write concisely with no irrelevant information. Making cheat sheets assists you in revising the entire syllabus and comes in useful for last-minute exam preparation.

Avoid Being Restricted To A Sole Source

The internet is unquestionably the most enriched education resource in the world. All you need to do is Google a question, and you instantly get the results. You can post the question on Instagram or WhatsApp your teacher and have a solution in minutes. Of course, you have to study the classic textbooks, but in case you’re struggling, look elsewhere for answers.

Some Revision Tips

It is best to schedule revision for the most productive times during the day. If you feel alert in the morning, make sure you study it early around that time. It would help if you also tried to:

  • Focus on exams making up a bulky percentage of a subject’s grade
  • Reward yourself: relax and refresh your mind by taking regular breaks
  • Ask friends and family to quiz you
  • Sit past papers to familiarize yourself with questions and timings
  • Avail study tools to revise such as books, online video summaries, and audio guides

ABOUT IHS

The IHS existed as a co-educational private secondary school established in 1961 with approximately 50 students enrolled for the preparation of Cambridge and Oxford Examinations.

It has produced PhDs, MDs, Professors, Businessmen, Nurses, Educators, Healthcare personnel, Community-based Organizers, Law Enforcement Officers, and jurists. The school acted as proof that academic success is possible without extensive expenditure. Its primary focus was to offer education to students who were not given access to government or church-supported secondary schools.

How to be an Exceptional Leader – Rationale from Psychologist Kira Graves

NY Weekly Staff on April 7, 2022

Only 10% of the population are natural leaders. The common assumption that has been perpetuated over the years is that famous leaders have often developed their leadership skills by instinct. Those who fall out of these brackets are prompted to refer to cues of behavioral science to better understand their potential leadership competencies. Kira Graves believes that it should be noted that many of the leadership principles sustained and implemented by great leaders neutralize cognitive biases. Regardless of the ideologies related to this topic, the transition to be a good and effective leader requires a transformation of thought. 

It is all about the mind, tuning it to control behaviors and actions to be deemed resolute and acceptable. Kira Graves is a professional psychologist, counselor, leadership coach and world traveler. Over the years, she has interacted with dozens of clients who need leadership mentoring as they traverse different professional realms. Kira Graves came to realize that there were many principles linked to leadership, but most have failed to integrate psychology to explain specific rationales. She occasionally points out that the world needs more influencers and less commanders. This might be the best way to be influential in any leadership situation. 

Assess Things from All Points of View

Leaders will more than often find themselves making unpleasant decisions to make a business thrive. Does this make them bad leaders? Kira Graves says no, and the reason for this is because good leaders tend to assess every predicament and opportunity from the point of view of all parties involved, including theirs. This is actualized by acknowledging the full set of trade-offs, an art that comes with practice and experience. Kira Graves says this is an effective way of avoiding cognitive bias. Most leaders find themselves falling into the trap of rejecting an excellent idea because they fear losing something they value. From a psychological perspective, it is best to think in a dispassionate and holistic manner, and this can be done by getting recommendations and information from all possible sources.

Good Leaders are Constantly Learning

Learning is a continuous undertaking that lasts a lifetime. Kira Graves reminds her clients that even though they are in a position of power, they might not be the smartest person in the room. A solution for this- be an active listener and embrace learning with a positive attitude. A curious leader will always listen to their team members, eventually, interrupting their confirmation bias. This form of bias usually makes a person see new information in a way that confirms what they already believe. Inevitably, this limits them from taking in valuable insights from others. A good leader will actively invite a diverse array of opinions and delegate decisions to every relevant person within their reach. These actions not only demonstrate confidence to team members but they’re an effective way of showing trust. 

Kira Graves insists that we might not all be natural leaders. However, she insists that leadership is more of a trait that can be learned and perfected over time. Influential leaders can be molded to become resolute and fit into any situation that can bring out the best of them. Good leaders can be nurtured while relying on psychological concepts as pointed out by Kira Graves. It is possible!

What Does It Take to Own a Dentistry Center? Perspectives from Dr. Trevor Thomas

NY Weekly Staff on April 7, 2022

Michael Blackson (left), Dr. Trevor Thomas (middle), Miss Rada (right)

Starting a medical establishment is an exciting way to take the practice of medicine into your own hands. Unfortunately, it is a daunting endeavor, especially if the proprietor does not have any knowledge and experience regarding business matters. Dr. Trevor Thomas believes that it is imperative to have a detailed and clear plan at the outset to keep things moving on schedule. Similarly, there are strategic aspects that should be sustained during actual operations.

Dr. Trevor Thomas is the Founder and President of Dentists of Studio City and Corona Hills Modern Dentistry, an entity that offers cosmetic, implant, and full mouth rehabilitation dentistry services to patients globally. He balances his clinical skills with a personalized approach to healthcare to ensure all his patients are happy. The success of his business is centered on exquisite entrepreneurship principles that instill a sense of confidence in all staff members. However, Dr. Trevor Thomas says that it is not easy to run a medical-based establishment. While he must focus on the business end of things to ensure continuity and sustainability is apparent, ethical modalities have to be respected at all times.

Since the inception of Dentists of Studio City and Corona Hills Modern Dentistry, Dr. Trevor Thomas has been researching market niches. He insists that it is easy to build a business brand based on his specific knowledge, experience, and connections in the dentistry realm. With the help of his network of contacts, he can easily get referrals and associates who inevitably guarantee the firm’s growth. Social media platforms have been extremely helpful in helping him achieve this aspect. He liaises with former, current, and potential patients on these sites, at times, sharing insights on how to improve their oral health. During these engagements, he can learn more about the market thoroughly and tailor his services to the specific needs and wants of customers.

Moral and ethical dilemmas are issues that always present when running a rehabilitation dentistry center. Dr. Trevor Thomas says that a medical entrepreneur should be steadfast, always ready to resolve whatever challenging situations arise. One of the biggest problems he has faced is ensuring his services’ affordability is worthwhile to the market niche he has identified. But Dr. Trevor Thomas reiterates that he is not a salesman- he does not see a customer entering his premises but a patient who needs help and assurances. The ethical principles of beneficence and justice are relevant to him, always integrating them whenever he interacts with a patient. He helps to advance their good, fairly treating them regardless of their background and affiliation.

Dr. Trevor Thomas built a business, and his business built a community, and that community has helped his business become one of the best in the industry. He is serving patients diligently and leaving an impact in the world through his charismatic demeanor.

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