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25 Best Life Tips to Get You through the Day

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Curious about what are the best life tips? Too hard to think of about them yourself? Use these life tips yourself before it’s too late! Here is our list of some of the best life tips, whether you tried the some of them or not all yet or are taking steps in that direction! These will give you an inside look into what really matters in life. Get ready to learn all about some of the best life tips that not everyone will share with you but you will live through experience. What are some of the best life tips? 1.Don’t get addicted to porn, smoking, alcohol, internet or sex. 2.Do not hide anything from your doctor, he is not your father, he will not scold you. 3.Sex lasts on average 20 minutes, do not ruin your life because of this. 4.Smile frequently, 30 seconds every 30 minutes, this will increase your productivity and mental energy. 5.Don’t fall into debt. Pay all your bills early before they become a headache. 6.Give thanks for the food you were given at someone else’s house....

National Parks in the USA – the Most Popular National Parks to choose for 2022 Tourism

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Nationals Parks in America are each year visited by thousands of tourists. To best use their holiday time, travelers are always on the lookout for reliable information regarding the quality and popularity of national parks in the USA. Which national parks are the most visit-worthy and which are holding the top positions when it comes to popularity? Today, we’ve directed these questions at a representative from lastminutes.deals . The past couple of years brought – starting with the pandemic – brought an interesting trend to the tourism industry. Travelers are increasingly more interested in natural wonders and entertaining things to do in nature and tend to avoid big cities and indoor gatherings. We thought that this trend will decline with the fading pandemic, but judging from the statistics, that’s not the case. Tourists made a habit of choosing open-air activities, and visiting national parks in USA certainly is an activity which meets these needs. As it turns out from the NPS s...

Too Long, Too Loud Can Cause Hearing Loss from Earbuds, Headphones

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Many people who exercise outside or at the gym use headphones or earbuds to eliminate piped-in music or other noise. But hearing experts caution against listening for too long, with the volume too loud. Hearing loss typically is associated with aging, but a recent study has found almost one in five people ages 19 to 29 already have some degree of hearing loss, due in part to listening to music nonstop through earbuds or headphones. Audiologist Claire Johnson, UnitedHealthcare’s regional manager of clinical services, said there are methods of protection. “One good recommendation or quick, easy rule that we recommend at UnitedHealthcare Hearing is a 60/60 rule,” she said, “so, limiting music to 60 minutes at a time, at 60% of the player’s maximum volume.” Johnson said hearing loss is the third most chronic condition, with 48 million Americans experiencing some hearing loss. If you listen to music while getting exercise, Johson recommended investing in noise-cancelling earbuds or he...

Offshore Wind Backers: Long-Term Benefits Outweigh Costs

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As part of New York state’s climate goals, Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the third competitive solicitation of offshore wind projects, with the hope of powering 1.5 million homes. This comes after Hochul committed $500 million to offshore wind development earlier this year. The state’s goal is to develop 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2035. However, it isn’t without cost to local communities, said John Polimeni, an associate professor of economics at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. “With any new initiative, it is expensive to develop the ports,” he said. “If your port is not currently prepared for wind energy , you need to do some changes to the port to make it accessible and proper for wind energy.” Polimeni, who’s also a Schenectady city councilman, said the short-term costs are small compared with the longer-term benefits that come from reducing dependence on fossil fuels. One of many planned offshore wind farms in New York will be up and running in 2024, ...

The Perfect Storm: the Solar coaster of Stock Shortages vs a Rise in demand

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Renewable energy has seen a steady rise in popularity over the past couple of decades, but not many of us would have expected the recent sudden incline that’s been so severe it’s led to a mass Solar Stock Shortage. It’s hard to deny the warning signs weren’t there though… Although most of us are still in a relative degree of shock regarding the rising energy bills and fuel prices, it would be naïve to assume a range of devastating events (not least the pandemic and Ukraine crisis) would not create shockwaves across industries. Solar panel on a red roof Part 1: The rise in demand across the solar industry As mentioned, the popularity of renewable energy has been on the increase for quite some time. People have become more eco-conscious, there’s more pressure on the government to keep it green, and the reality of climate change is, that the outlook is truly bleak unless we act together and act fast. These factors alone have kept the energy industry ticking over at a healthy pace....

BNB to end the year at $274

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Binance Coin (BNB) is expected to end the year priced at $274, according to Finder.com’s latest Binance Coin Predictions Report . However the panel thinks the longer term prospects of the coin are strong with a 2025 prediction of $781 and 2030 prediction of $1,814 on average. CloudTech Group COO Kevin He thinks BNB will be worth $250 at the end of the year and $1,000 in 2030, commenting that the value of BNB is mainly in the support and ecosystem of Binance. “…If the centralized exchange is still the mainstream platform chosen by investors before the next bull market starts…BNB will definitely get a value boost in the next bull market. “However, if the centralized exchange is no longer mainstream or loses heat in the market before the next bull market starts, and the collapse of the centralised exchange [is] plagued by liquidity runs and cash flow problems…then BNB’s price will drop,” he explained. Thomson Reuters technologist and futurist Joseph Raczynski is slightly more bullis...

11 Soft Skills to Accelerate your Career

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We all know that Hard skills get you hired, but soft skills get you promoted. We’ve encountered online an amazing list of eleven soft skills to accelerate your career. The listed was posted on twitter by Mr. Khan but we thought it was lovely to share them with you here. Here are 11 soft skills to accelerate your career whether in tech, finance, business or any career worldwide. 1. Communication: • Listen without interrupting. • Speak with a positive tone. • Pay attention to your body language. 2. Persuasion: • Identify what other people care about. • Create stories that resonate with them. • Communicate those stories with brevity and emotion. 3. Negotiation: • Listen carefully. • Understand what the other side wants. • Know your worth. • Then propose solutions that benefit both sides. 4. Relationship building: • Help others unconditionally. • Look for common interests. • Always add value before asking for something in return. 5. Empathy: • Take a genuine interest ...

Comcast Awards Miami Dade College $100,000 Grant to Advance Digital Equity

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Comcast announced today it has awarded a $100,000 grant to Miami Dade College (MDC) as part of its Digital Adoption Initiative, aiming to bridge the digital divide and increase digital equity in South Florida communities. The grant funding will be used to teach MDC students to become Digital Navigators, individuals affiliated with trusted community organizations who are trained to help people access the Internet, use devices, and build digital skills. Once their training is complete, the new MDC Digital Navigators will begin working in South Florida communities with a low digital adoption rate. Members of community-based organizations will also be trained to become digital instructors to provide digital literacy courses for their clients and communities. It is estimated that Miami-Dade County has the third highest percentage of households without an internet subscription (20.5%), (Data from FIU Jorge M Perez Metropolitan Center, “South Florida’s Digital Divide.” Updated May 2020.) ...

Some Incarcerated People to Become College Grads at Miami Dade College

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Eighteen incarcerated students will become college graduates Tuesday at Everglades Correctional Institution in South Florida. Imagine taking an Intro to Constitutional Law class while serving a sentence. A group of 20 students joined the first class of the Second Chance Pell Experiment program in 2021. It offers federal Pell grants to imprisoned individuals, so they can earn a postsecondary education. Samantha Carlo, co-director of the Institute of Educational Empowerment at Miami Dade College, which facilitates the program, said the success rate for the first class is pretty remarkable considering the many constraints of teaching in prison. The group of 18 out of 20 are set to receive associate degrees. “Students in Cohort One who will still be incarcerated, all of them are matriculating into our bachelor’s degree in business, specifically in Supervision and Management,” Carlo explained. “The students will continue on while incarcerated to get their bachelor’s degree.” Carlo n...

AVAILABLE NOW: Custom ADA Sign Design Guide

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Green Dot Sign® has created a Custom ADA Sign Design Guide that walks interior designers and signage specifiers through key sign design decision points. This highly anticipated, free Guide delivers the information needed to design beautiful architectural signage that meets ADA requirements and are better for our planet. Custom ADA Sign Design Signage is highly versatile, and the best designs often come from industry creatives. There is now the option to design custom, ADA-compliant signs made of wood and other natural materials. To maximize custom wood ADA sign design efforts, consider wood species, flat and raised sign content, sign shapes and sizes and sign edge profiles. These signage design considerations are detailed in the new Guide, and unique ideas including custom color painted signs and mixed materials signs are highlighted. ADA Signage Requirements In 2021 over half the sign packages submitted for quote to Green Dot Sign by AECO professionals did not meet federal r...

Essential Experiences launches groundbreaking Cryptocurrency payment service for Travellers

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Essential Experiences , a London-based provider of online travel services has partnered with Lunu , a cryptocurrency payment specialist, to give travellers the flexibility to spend cryptocurrency . The industry-first partnership delivers ATOL protected travel, and the reassurance of human intervention if any arrangements need changing. The new launch is timed to take advantage of the growing number of business flights, and the return of summer holidays after the covid pandemic. ‘We believe we are the first travel company in the UK to offer customers the option to use cryptocurrencies to pay for ATOL protected holidays. I am not aware of any other company that offers the same level of assurance and customer care,’ says Oliver Stokes, Essential Experiences Head of Travel Operations. Essential Experiences, which offers a wide range of flights, hotels and travel packages, prides itself on offering bespoke experiences. Its online service is backed-up with a UK-based customer care team ...

What are the most important places to be visited in the city of Chandigarh?

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If you are interested to plan a visit to the most well-planned city in India then visiting the city of Chandigarh is considered to be a great idea. Chandigarh is also known as one of the cleanest cities in India and will help provide people with multiple places to be explored. At the time of planning the visit to this particular city,  staying in 5-star hotels in Chandigarh is a great idea  so that everyone will be able to have the perfect experience of their lifetime. Following are some of the best possible places to be visited in the city of Chandigarh: Zakir Hussain Rose Garden 1. Zakir Hussain Rose Garden: All nature lovers need to visit this particular place today itself so that a dream can come true very easily. This particular place is located in Chandigarh sector 16 and is having approximately more than 800 types of flowers. This is a very popular tourist attraction where people will be able to witness the beauty of the colourful flower beds very successfully. This...

Health Problems Faced by Teens Today and What You Can Do to Help

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In the modern world, there are a whole host of emerging problems for teenagers that parents and teachers are struggling to deal with. Although these issues have existed for a long time, with the rise of social media, mental health problems have become more of a prevalent concern high year after year. Yet, with the recognition of such issues comes a new wave of possible solutions which differ from the traditional route of medication. When you know what to look out for, finding a solution to any health problem becomes an easier task, so make sure you take note of what you can do to help those teens closest to you. Eating disorders There has been a misconception for some time that eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia are solely physical health problems, and while they do have profound physical effects, the root cause often lies with mental health problems. Rarely will these disorders come about from malnutrition. Many teenagers will be faced with symptoms of Body Dysmo...

Grants Fund Emergency Supports for Florida Farmworker Families

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Florida farmworkers are getting some much-needed support thanks to a grant from the Health, Environment, Agriculture, Labor Food Alliance (HEAL). The grant of more than $4,000 is being used to distribute food, host vaccine clinics, and help families pay their bills. Neza Xiuhtecutli, general coordinator and executive director of the Farmworkers Association of Florida , said many farmworker families were ineligible for federal assistance during the pandemic, so the need is great. “We are helping them with direct assistance to help them pay for rent and some of their utilities,” Xiuhtecutli outlined. “We are also helping with buying food and passing it among some of the neediest families.” The Farmworkers Association of Florida represents 10,000 members, and about 6,000 families have reached out to seek help. The Association’s ongoing COVID-19 response also includes assistance filling out applications for SNAP, Medicaid and unemployment, distribution of personal protective equipmen...

ETH to drop to $675: An Ethereum Price Predictions Report

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Ethereum (ETH) is set to have an incredibly volatile run over the next six months, according to Finder.com’s latest Ethereum Price Predictions report . Finder’s panel of fintech and cryptocurrency specialists think Ethereum will go as high as US$2,673 and as low as $675 in 2022 before ending the year at $1,711. The panel’s longer term outlook is much brighter however, with a predicted price of $5,739 for the end of 2025 and $14,412 at the end of 2030. However, with the recent crypto market plunge and the Merge still on the horizon, the panel is divided on whether now is a good time to buy ethereum or not. 43% say now is a good time to buy, 41% hold and 16% sell. Digital Capital Management managing director Ben Ritchie – who has an end of year price prediction on par with the panel average and thinks ETH will be worth $10,000 by 2025 and $15k by 2030 – says now is a good time to buy ETH . “It is still too early for a proper valuation, but we can speculate on a valuation similar to...

Increased demand raises concerns about Food Industry’s Energy Security

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Rising food demand and energy security issues stir up concerns as companies try to secure reliable power for production. Jan Eaman, business developer at Vattenfall, helps simmer down anxieties with a simple outsourcing solution. The last century has seen our global population quadruple, and increased food demand is putting significant pressure on the food and beverage industry. Many companies plan to increase investment in the coming years with a focus on production efficiency and automation, but production facilities require reliable power; and on the electrical side, the need for investment is large and growing. Most companies in the industry have old high-voltage installations, from the 1960s and ’70s, which often fall victim to power outages and are not very efficient. Jan Eaman, business developer at Vattenfall, explains: “Electricity supply is not often seen as a priority by a lot of businesses, but at the same time interruptions in production can quickly have costly co...

Cardano to end the year at $0.63: A Price Predictions Report

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Cardano’s (ADA) end of year price prediction has been downgraded from $2.79 to just $0.63 by Finder.com’s panel of fintech specialists . The medium and longer term predictions are more bullish at $2.93 for the end of 2025 and $6.54 for the end of 2030 but are still significantly below forecasts made by the panel in January of this year. University of Brighton senior lecturer Paul Levy thinks ADA will be worth $0.5 at the end of the year and $5 by the end of 2025. “As a native token of a proof-of-stake blockchain with some firm inventor foundations, there is still a lot of potential in Cardano to challenge and even overtake Ethereum. Proof of stake is likely the future of most if not all crypto in the future. Cardano, despite current volatility, is well placed,” he said. CoinFlip founder and chairman Daniel Polotsky thinks ADA will be worth just $0.37 at year’s end and is part of the 48% who thinks it’s time to sell the token despite it being a popular layer one blockchain. “…its p...

Summer Hair Tips – to keep your locks looking shiny and healthy!

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We love that wonderful feeling when we finally get away on holiday – a week or two of warm sunshine and cooling swims in the pool. But, while it’s the perfect stress-busting way to relax and unwind, it’s not always the best for our hair. The sun, sea, and wind can all dull and damage the strands, and nobody’s got time for tangled, knotty hair on holiday! Don’t even get us started on the effects of chlorine on our fabulous blonde highlights, either! But help is at hand. Kerry Capewell, who heads up the colour advice helpline for naturally-better haircare brand, Naturtint , shares its top tips for healthy, glossy summer hair. “Adopt your summer haircare routine before you go away,” she advises, ‘that way, your hair is in great condition ahead of the game. “it’s also a good idea to have a pre-holiday trim, so your hair is free from split ends, so you won’t be adding more damage to already weakened strands. “And, if you are addicted to swimming, try to shower before you get in. Yes, ...

Marble is the New Most Trendy Material

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There are few materials that can create an expensive feeling in home design. Elegant and effortlessly beautiful, marble was usually incorporated in kitchens and bathrooms. Thankfully, the beauty and versatility of the stone allows it to be used and abused by interior designers as it is an enduring, long-lasting material. Marble has undergone a hefty makeover. Going back a few years when Kelly Wearstler designed Cameron Diaz’ home, marble accents were shown as a center-stage acting. Since then, the use of this opulent material has been growing and expanding. At Salone del Mobile 2022 we could experience the brands’ creativity responding to the public demand. KOKET is a veteran in the use of Marble. Its expertise in maneuvering it and transforming it into unique creations has gone above and beyond what could be expected. Launched at ISALONI 2022 was the Paris Oval Dining Table. Born from the adored KOKET’s Paris Round, the new design features two tri-point satin brass legs and was...