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Nicholas O’Reilly was a partner in a large New York law firm, Williams Gardner & Schmidt. He went to places with this company and had a lot of prestige even though he knew that this type of company was a ruthless company. He had many friends at the firm. Nick felt very close to a lawyer, Evan, at the firm, but there was another lawyer who was there to criticize every move Nick made, good or bad. Phil was one of those guys who loved to cause trouble with his words and deeds. Phil was slightly superior in position within the firm than Nick and he loved to enforce that fact. Evan and Nick dreamed of once having their own firm that handled many in the entertainment business as their clients. But in the meantime, forward and upward where they now worked.

At a firm meeting, Nick was selected to start a new pro-bono department of the firm. Williams Gardner & Schmidt decided that they needed more good publicity and felt that this free job for individuals or organizations who could not afford lawyers would place them very well in the public mind. However, your work for billable clients could not be affected by pro-bono clients. Nick’s first client was Dawn Nelson. Dawn was a beautiful young woman, the mother of a young son, going through a horrible time with her husband. She wanted a divorce to escape all the physical and mental beatings she was receiving from her husband, but she could not afford a lawyer. Through a local organization, Drew found Nick, even though Nick had never handled any kind of law for domestic disputes or pro-bono work. As with most firms, it was a rule that no personal contact between clients and attorneys would be allowed that could be construed as sexual or otherwise too personal. After several meetings, Nick and Dawn had very strong feelings for each other and did their best to avoid any contact that could be considered inappropriate, but things didn’t end that way.

Nick was called before the management of the firms and criticized for his conduct and for causing the Dawns case to explode and spread when it should all end and the divorce final. The legal authorities censored Nick and, of course, fired him from the firm. Nick was devastated to lose his job and the position he had worked for so long and done such good and solid work, but even though he felt he was not guilty of such actions with a client, Dawn, he could see how his time and place with her could have caused her downfall. The board granted him a two-month suspension to practice law. This caused Nick to spin in circles and spin his wheels to determine his future. The suspension gave him time to meet Dawn and her son, Jordan, who grew happier each day, and to reflect on what their future might be.

Before long, Nick got a call from Evan telling him that he had done what they had discussed years before starting his own law firm to handle his entertainment clients and expand the list. Nick was elated, but legally still couldn’t do this job, but he did everything he could to help the new company grow, and they did it quickly.

Then came the conversation about a wedding, a honeymoon, another baby, a new home, and with business growth, finances weren’t an issue. Things were going well until Nick started to feel bad. He hadn’t felt well for some time, but he blamed all his work and the problems at the old company. He continued to work hard, enjoying life, and looking forward to the wedding and their future together.

The Life O’Reilly is a story I’m glad I read. I honestly didn’t know what to expect when I started the book. I thought it would be just another lawyer story that was good, but I never expected the story Brian Cohen gave me. I felt very connected to this book. Many times we say that we had read a book that we could not put down. Trust me, The Life O’Reilly was one you won’t be able to put down until it’s done. Excellent writing style that contains a fantastic plot. Thanks Brian.

Technology

Amazon, king of disruptors

AN INTRODUCTION
When it comes to disruptive technology, there is one company that reigns supreme. Amazon ($ AMZN). Amazon and its pioneering founder and CEO Jeff Bezos are responsible for disrupting more industries than I can count on my hands, and they keep going. In this article, I’m going to explain what makes Amazon such an efficient machine and the many industries that have been affected.

FIRST BLOOD
When was the last time you walked into a Barnes & Noble ($ BKS)? Or any other bookstore for that matter? How about the last time you visited the Amazon website? I’m willing to bet that almost everyone reading this has been to the Amazon website in the last few days, and I’m equally willing to bet that hardly anyone has walked into a physical bookstore in quite some time. The bookstore industry, symbolized by former giant Barnes & Noble, was the first victim of Amazon’s disruptive trends. Amazon’s roots go back to 1994 when the company founded an online bookstore. By designing itself as an online bookstore, Amazon was able to offer a much broader selection than any physical bookstore, as well as being able to offer the same selection at a lower cost to the consumer. As the free market normally behaves, consumers choose the cheapest option when offered an identical product or service. By 2007, Amazon had surpassed Barnes & Noble in book sales revenue, the same year they launched the first version of the Kindle e-book reader. In 2010, digital book sales exceeded physical book sales through Amazon. Amazon also runs the Audible company and website, one of the biggest players in the audiobook game. In 2011, Borders Group, which was only a few years earlier the second-largest bookstore chain in the United States, went bankrupt and ceased to exist a few months later. As of this writing, Barnes & Noble has a market capitalization of approximately $ 454 million. Amazon has a market capitalization of approximately $ 832 billion. Based on the market capitalization valuation, Amazon is worth nearly 2,000 times more than Barnes & Noble. Amazon’s entry into the bookstore industry and its replacement of previously established companies is simply the first of many industries that the Amazon bull has disrupted.

NO END IN SIGHT
After benefiting from direct retail sales and fees charged to third-party vendors on Amazon’s website, Amazon derives the largest percentage of its revenue from its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division. AWS has a history dating back to 2006. In the course of 2006, Amazon successively launched Simple Storage Service (S3), a file storage service as the name implies. Simple Queue Service (SQS), a service designed to automate message queues. And to end the year, they launched Elastic Cloud Computer (EC2), a service that allowed users to pay for server time to run programs and simulations. Today, around 100 different services are offered under the Amazon Web Services umbrella that can satisfy almost all digital needs. Today, almost half of all digital cloud computing is operated by Amazon. Similar to what happened with the bookstore industry, Amazon has taken over. By 2020, cloud computing is projected to be a more than $ 400 billion industry. And Amazon is poised to dominate this market for the foreseeable future.

CLAIM TO FAME
The grocery and retail industry is a perfect example of an industry that Amazon permanently changed and what they are best known for. To begin with, though, Walmart ($ WMT) has nearly three times Amazon’s annual revenue, so it’s not that Bezos and company have come to dominate the retail industry, but they’ve certainly made a dent. You could say that they have revolutionized the industry. Although they were founded in 1994, for the first four years they were just an online bookstore, but in 1998, the company expanded its catalog and began selling more than just books. Since then, the company’s online sales have grown exponentially year after year, and they have even been accused of bankrupting many traditional retailers. Amazon gets roughly 85% of its revenue from its retail business, so it’s clearly most of Amazon. By pioneering online retail, Amazon was able to establish itself as one of the biggest players in retail despite being entirely online, in part because of the convenience and lower prices. Most recently, in 2017, Amazon acquired Whole Foods, a luxury grocery store, to increase its market share in the grocery and retail scene. Through its online retail arm and physical grocery arm, Amazon is able to grab a sizable market share and keep the agency over the space. Oh, and just to put Amazon’s reach into perspective, more than two-thirds of all households have an Amazon Prime subscription.

OBJECTIVE WHAT MORE
Above I have talked about which are the biggest divisions of Amazon and why they are better known. But here I am going to talk about the lesser known parts. Amazon operates its Amazon Video service and is available to all Prime customers. This service acts as competition for television and traditional media and is popular with cable-cutters, rivals other streaming services such as Netflix ($ NFLX) and Hulu (soon to be owned by Disney, ($ DIS)), and offers thousands of movies and TV shows. shows. There’s Amazon Drive, which offers unlimited file storage for just $ 59.99 a year. They recently also acquired streaming website twitch, the largest video game live streaming site out there for Amazon in the streaming and e-sports industries. One of the first subsidiaries is A9, a highly advanced search engine and marketing company that operates on machine learning. Amazon also goes after autonomous vehicle companies like Tesla ($ TSLA) and Google’s Waymo ($ GOOG, $ GOOGL). Although, Tesla is not as advanced as many believe, nor as good an investment. Back to normal, they also have Amazon Music, Amazon Tickets, Amazon Home Services, Amazon Inspire, Internet Movie Database (IMDb), Amazon Go, Fire TV, Goodreads, Zappos, and many more. Go ahead and look for Amazon subsidiaries or services offered by Amazon that I haven’t talked about, you can probably find at least a few dozen more. A couple of days ago, Amazon even announced that they were acquiring an online pharmacy to offer an online pharmacy and drug delivery service that will revolutionize traditional pharmacies.

THE CONCLUSION
Right now, Amazon is the second most valuable company in the world by market capitalization. The only company that surpasses them is the tech giant Apple ($ APPL). Based on Amazon’s enormous growth potential and lack of equivalent competition, I believe its value will continue to skyrocket. They are in a unique position to disrupt almost every industry imaginable and succeed at the same time. Amazon is a remarkable company that will continue to expand indefinitely, and I would recommend that anyone invest in the company, despite some people believing they are overvalued.

Business

Major banks in the United States

There are thousands of banks in the United States. It is very difficult to decide which is the best bank. Here is the list of the best

1. JP Morgan Chase 2.533 billion dollars

2. Bank of America $ 2,281 billion

3. Wells Fargo $ 1.951 billion

4. Citi Bank $ 1,843 billion

5. Goldman Sachs $ 916 billion

6. Morgan Stanley $ 851 billion

7. US Bankcorp $ 461 billion

8. TD Bank $ 380 billion

9. HSBC $ 273 billion

10. American Express $ 181 billion

When considering where to put money for safekeeping, the list of bank and credit union options seems endless. There are small local and regional financial institutions that can be trusted with their hard-earned money, of course, but for full service and long-range banking, the larger national banks dominate. According to the Federal Reserve, these 10 financial institutions are the largest banks in the United States by assets they own. Below are our top 10 banks in the United States.

JPMorgan Chase

The nation’s largest bank and the world’s sixth-largest, the Federal Reserve reports that JPMorgan-Chase had about $ 2 trillion in global assets at the end of last year. This makes it number one on our list of the top 10 banks. The company is the result of the merger in 2000 of two much older banks, JP Morgan and Company and Chase Manhattan Corporation. While the JP Morgan name is used for investment banking and private wealth management, the bank offers retail and commercial banking services such as Chase.

The 19th century financial titan John Pierpont Morgan is the company’s namesake and was the founder of the original JP Morgan Bank, but the first American politician and notorious duelist Aaron Burr was one of the creators of Chase Manhattan. The House of Morgan generated $ 96.6 billion in revenue last year despite controversies and legal problems over alleged energy pricing and negligence during the Bernard Madoff scandal, which resulted in billions in fines. paid.

Bank of America

The presence of the Bank of America headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, makes that city one of the largest financial centers in the country. Although it is not the largest bank, this company is in fact the largest wealth management firm in the world, because it owns Merrill Lynch, a giant in that field.

Bank of America has about 50 million retail banking customers, but it had fairly humble beginnings. It started with a small institution serving immigrants in San Francisco in the early 1900s, which, oddly, was called the Bank of Italy. Bank of America briefly ventured into finance in China by acquiring a stake in Chinese Construction Bank, which it later sold.

The company has made efforts to keep its Charlotte and New York headquarters green and LEED certified, but has also been accused of mortgage fraud in a series of lawsuits since 2010.

Wells fargo

Wells Fargo has long been associated with San Francisco, where it is still based, as it was formed to capitalize on the gold rush by two Northeast residents. In terms of one measure, market capitalization, Wells Fargo is the world’s largest bank, although it has battled the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China for that title in recent years.

Wells Fargo has the oldest continuously operating banking status in the United States, originally granted to the First National Bank of Philadelphia. Wells Fargo pays the largest amount of corporate taxes of any American company each year, but has been accused of tax evasion practices.

Citi

A pioneer in the credit card and ATM industry, Citi Bank, formerly the City Bank of New York, was considered an equivalent of Wells Fargo on the East Coast during the 19th century, when both banks were purely regional. Citi was also the first United States bank to open a bank office in a foreign country, having expanded to Argentina in 1914. Today only 26 percent of Citi branches are in the United States, although they generate 51 percent. percent of the bank’s income.

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Top 10 U.S. Banks

US Bancorp / US Bank

The current US Bancorp (which includes US Bank) is the result of the combination of the major regional banks in the West and Midwest. The company has $ 389 billion in assets, as well as $ 250 billion in deposits, from 16 million customers. Banks were prohibited by law from using “United States” in their names in 1913, and US Bancorp was one of the last firms allowed to do so, having added the phrase to its name the year before.

PNC

Based in Pittsburgh, PNC is primarily a regional financial institution operating primarily on the East Coast, but with offices in nineteen states and Washington, DC. PNC actually has two historical meanings: Pittsburgh National Corporation and Providence National Corporation, both Pennsylvania banks that merged to form the beginnings of the current company. They decided to only use the acronym thereafter due to their matching names. PNC was an early adopter of “virtual wallet” services among traditional banks and is known for its annual index of prices for “The Twelve Days of Christmas” carol items.

Bank of New York Mellon

The Bank of New York was founded in 1784 by none other than the first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Bank of New York Mellon is the direct successor organization to that firm, having merged with T. Mellon and Sons, a Pittsburgh institution that financed the steel and fuel industries. This long history makes it the oldest banking corporation in the country. It has $ 27.9 trillion in assets under custody, making it the world’s largest custodian bank serving other financial institutions.

State street

State Street Corporation of Boston originated as a shipping finance company. He still does business in a similar spirit, focusing on global banking services and investment management for foreign institutional investors. State Street was involved in a landmark court case in 1998 that found that a computer algorithm can be patented in the US.

Capital one

Capital One is primarily a retail banking operation, offering primarily credit cards, auto loans, and home loans, as well as savings and checking services. Originally a credit card company, Capital One seriously expanded into banking in 2005. In early 2014, Capital One came under fire for changing its terms of service for clients to allow the bank to contact clients in any way it chose. , even deliberately misleading them with fakes. phone call identifiers.

TD Bank

The final institution on our top 10 list is not actually based in the United States; Toronto-Dominion Bank is naturally headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. More than 22 million people around the world are TD Bank customers, primarily in the US and Canada. TD has branches in fairly remote locations, including the Northwest Territories of Canada and the Yukon.

Update: If you have financial questions other than the major banks, SmartAsset can help. So many people approached us to tell us they wanted help with financial planning, that we created a tool for you to find a financial advisor who can meet your needs. You first answer a series of questions about your situation and your goals. The program then reduces thousands of advisers to three trustees who meet your needs. You can read their profiles to learn more about them, interview them over the phone or in person, and choose who to work with in the future. This allows you to find a good fit while doing much of the hard work for you.

Home Kitchen

Tips to make bathroom cabinets last longer

Raincoat

Selecting a material that is able to withstand the humidity in this room is vital to making sure they last a long time. If a material is chosen that is not made to resist moisture, it can expand and warp, resulting in a room that looks less than new. Bamboo is one of the few materials that can withstand a bit of moisture for an extended period without changing in size.

Durability

Ensuring cabinets are made of durable material is also key to long-lasting good looks, particularly in homes with younger children. Softer woods like pine make a beautiful cabinet, but they also tend to dent and scratch easily. Younger children tend to be a little rougher about everything and can leave a new bathroom cabinet looking less than new in a matter of weeks.

Harder woods, such as oak, are less likely to dent just as easily and are more likely to leave a lasting impression on guests. Bamboo is another great option for cabinets in homes that have young children.

Cleaning

Ensuring that bamboo cabinets, as well as other materials, are kept clean will help make them durable. The cleaning process will often vary depending on the type of material used. For example, a bamboo cabinet can be cleaned with a cloth and water. Sometimes stronger chemicals can be used on other materials. It is important to know what cleaning solutions to use and to clean bamboo cabinets as often as necessary to achieve a good lasting look.

Preventive control

Every once in a while, homeowners are advised to simply look at bamboo cabinets to ensure that all hinges are still in good shape, all screws are tight, and so on. This can easily make them durable. For example, if the screws on a hinge are loose and the owners don’t know it, they will never be tightened. Then the hinge can fall off, causing the door to crash into the ground and damage the wood. A quick look at the screws and hinges can easily avoid this problem.

Clean up spills immediately

Kitchens and bathrooms are the most common places for spills. Allowing any liquid to settle in a pool on a cabinet can and will damage wood eventually. If this happens more than once, it will result in various spots on the wood being worn down and damaged, and the cabinets will look horrible. They will last long if the owners clean up spills as soon as they occur rather than leaving them to sit until the room is cleaned later in the day.

Check the weight

Drawers and shelves often have a weight limit. Homeowners should always check the weight limit and make sure not to put too much stuff on the shelves or in the drawers. This will cause the shelves to break or the bottom of the drawer to fall off.

Cabinets have the power to make a home look beautiful and brand new, or the potential to make it look like it’s slowly going downhill and in desperate need of a remodel. These simple tips will help every homeowner keep their home looking great and new for years to come.

Auto

A Simplified Guide to Buying Used Garbage Trucks for Your Business

If your business deals with waste collection, you must invest in a particular type of heavy vehicle known as garbage trucks or garbage trucks. Also known as garbage trucks, buying these vehicles can be confusing due to the wide range of options in designs, makes and features. One of the other considerations is related to the choice between new and refurbished vehicles. In this post, we will offer some tips for buying garbage trucks for your business.

Truck types

Depending on your business operations, you must decide on the type of garbage truck required. If you like commercial waste collection, it is best to invest in front loaders that will make the collection process easier. Rear loaders are also a good option for the same purpose. For residential waste disposal, side loader trucks are a better option. If the lanes are too narrow, the sideloaders will still make it easy to pick them up from a large number of houses in a short time.

Why go for used garbage trucks?

Refurbished garbage trucks cost much less than new models, and you can expect to buy something better for the same price. The only thing you need to understand is maintenance. For a new truck, you will pay a higher price up front, but there is a guarantee of service and performance, at least for the next several years. With used trucks, you don’t have to pay a high upfront price, but with regular use, there may be some additional expenses for repairs and maintenance. Depending on your needs and budget, a refurbished model may be just what you are looking for. Also, if you are looking for an additional vehicle for certain days, it is best to choose a used one.

Look for distributors

If you are buying a refurbished and used garbage truck, you need to be very careful with the dealer. Choose a reseller who will work directly through the renewal process. The agency in question must offer guarantees on the entire restoration process and must provide sufficient details about the vehicle’s history. It’s also wise to bring in a vehicle inspector to check for significant signs of damage, accidents, and other specific problems. In addition to checking the exterior of the car, it is also wise to look under the hood for the exact engine and chassis number. Just like you would do a thorough research before buying a used car, the same rules apply for used garbage trucks. As a customer, you need to be more careful and careful, as the purchase directly impacts your business operations.

There are a few small things you can consider before making an investment. In addition to proper maintenance, the truck must have reduced mileage. If possible, it is worth considering a complete overhaul and painting of the vehicle. Some dealerships may offer additional assistance with financing, so before checking with lenders, be sure to check with the appropriate dealership. Feel free to search multiple quotes for different vehicles to better understand your options.

Digital Marketing

What is your sustainability IQ?

Do you know your sustainability IQ? How sustainable is your organization? Do you know where you have your greatest strengths and organizational assets? Do you know your risks and how to minimize them? And do you have a roadmap to build your sustainability?

Building sustainability is critical in today’s challenging fiscal, programmatic, and public policy environment. This article will provide you with an overview of the key areas of sustainability and how to develop a more sustainable organization. My company has developed a Sustainability profile, used in consulting and training, which identifies five key organizational areas to consider: (1) Mission, Programs, Planning, and Evaluation; (2) Finance, Fundraising and Marketing; (3) Human resources; (4) System; and (5) Culture.

A. Mission, programs, planning and evaluation. Most nonprofits and local governments excel here. It has developed programs and services that address the needs and relate to the core mission. Sometimes, however, one finds “slow mission”, where programs are added that are not so closely related to the main mission. Has your organization added programs in recent years that were originally well funded, but are now less well funded? And do they draw resources from the mission’s core programs? Do your shows make a difference and how do you know? Can you demonstrate significant results and impact? Are the programs a model or are they based on models and effective practices? Another area you may want to look at is planning. Although most organizations carry out an annual strategic plan, few are able to implement the plan in such a way that it is a living part of the job. There are strategies that can help your planning come to life, such as incorporating goal reports into meetings, developing a plan template that is used for quarterly monitoring, and celebrating benchmarks.

B. Finance, fundraising and marketing. According to national research, a large percentage of nonprofits are still struggling with budget cuts and hiring challenges. So this is an area of concern for many. Although the budget of an average organization has taken multiple hits, it is possible to reduce risk: develop a conservative budget; identify ways to expand and diversify income; analyze cost overruns; create strategies and incentives for cost reduction; and involve staff in these efforts. Have you analyzed what works and what doesn’t with the development of your fund? Identify some fundraising strategies that allow the organization to expand and diversify revenue. Nonprofits can often find ways to strengthen donor giving, with good database analysis. Board participation in fundraising can lead to many more gifts, especially once it becomes a regular part of the board’s work. Build profitable marketing and leverage your organization’s reputation through social media, traditional press, community outreach, and meetings or events. Have financial policies and a financial plan to handle cuts; a fundraising plan and a marketing plan. They can be short bulleted documents. However, having them will improve everyone’s ability to focus on priorities and stay focused. Staffing is often low, so look for trusted volunteers and interns to do some of the work.

C. Human resources. In non-profit organizations and local government, people are the main asset. Review any budget to see that the largest percentage of revenue goes to staffing, which drives programs and services. Look at the board and other volunteer work to determine the value of volunteer time, and you will find that it is substantial. Make sure you have a human resources plan and policies that cover staff, the board, and volunteers. These will typically be found in different documents, human resource policies, board bylaws and policies, and volunteer policies and procedures. Make sure the CEO and chairman of the board provide a model for the board and staff. Make sure people know what is expected of them, that they receive feedback, support, and praise for a job well done. Offer training and evaluation, and involve people in making plans that affect their work.

D. System. Agency infrastructure is often lagging behind in development and may be the first to fall for cuts. That can really affect organizational effectiveness over time. When funds are limited, look for ways that staff and volunteers can participate in evaluating and improving the organization’s system, administration, internal communications, and technology. Look for retired managers and retired consultants who can provide specific pro-bono services to help you keep your organization’s system and processes on track. Consider partnering with youth organizations for young tech gurus to work with you if you need a video or specific tech project. Develop priorities for updates and changes, and look at the return on investment they will provide.

E. Culture. The Sustainability Profile has identified a number of elements that are an important part of the culture of a growing organization and reflect the capacity of that organization. These are diversity, collaboration, innovation, and mindfulness. When an organization pays attention to these areas, investing energy and organizational resources, the organization builds its resilience. It becomes more focused and effective; more proactive and responsive; better able to direct and take advantage of resources; stronger and better able to withstand challenge and change.

Develop your sustainability IQ and the sustainability of your organization by following these steps:

Analyze your organization’s strengths and weaknesses in each of the five key areas identified above.
Point to your greatest strengths and describe strategies to build on those strengths.
Identify your greatest weaknesses or risk areas and create steps to develop those areas and minimize risks.
Implement your sustainability roadmap.

For more information on your sustainability IQ, including articles and an outline, see our website.

Relationship

Do you want a happy marriage? Find the glue that binds them

When you want a happy marriage, you need to find what brings the two of you together, like glue! This is the type of advice that has been handed down through the ages and when it is something that works, it is worth considering.

Each couple experiences a unique relationship, as no two people are the same. The attraction between you, your shared life together, and everything that goes into making your relationship is what will hold you together. But this is not all that makes your marriage stronger. You can’t afford to get complacent and think that now that you are married you don’t need to try as you are together for life, end of story. Make a happy marriage, have a happy marriage requires effort, time and commitment; it is not something that grows by itself. And as with anything that requires care and nurturing, there are steps necessary to make this happen.

Many people mistakenly think that getting married means that it is no longer necessary to ‘date’, wrong! With the stresses and strains of a busy home / work life, dating is even more critical than before. Both parties need to take a break from their routines to relax and reconnect and remind each other of the love they have for each other. They need time to play and let go of responsibilities temporarily and recharge their marriage / love battery. You can’t run continuously on a finite ‘tank of gas’, it eventually runs out and you have to refuel. You can’t run in a vacuum all the time and not take any damage!

Some people think that they should put their children and others first, but the most important thing in a child’s life is, above all, that their parents love each other. That is where the safety of a child lies. They need to see that their mom and dad love each other and take time to be together as well as take care of them. They need to see their parents as role models taking care of each other and their relationship so that they too can have a happy and healthy marriage as adults.

Communication is another area where two people can stick together or get stuck. Each party should have the feeling that their lover supports them and, even if they disagree, they will support the other with love and respect. Learn to actively listen to each other; You can’t give anyone a greater compliment than really listening and trying to understand what the other is saying. Good listening skills is something anyone can develop and it is wise to note that God gave us two ears and eyes, but only one mouth, so there must be something to that. Developing your own partner language and understanding each other is the way to unite a happy marriage.

I mentioned earlier about dating, well, if a couple rarely spends time together, they will loosen the bonds between them to the point where they drift away from each other until they are far apart. So, spend time together and not by watching TV, but by actively reconnecting with each other on a regular basis. If you have to, book a date between them and see it as one that you have to pay a lot of money for to see this person, because it truly is the most valuable time you can spend with anyone. That is, if your marriage and partner are your number one priority!

And what about love? You know, the physical type …

After being together for a few years, the desire to be intimate most of the time disappears, but the attraction between you shouldn’t. You may need to push yourself a little harder and schedule romantic dates and even a weekend getaway or two every year, but go for it. The more you have sex and release those feel-good hormones, the more you’ll want to do it. This is a time when you can have fun and explore each other. It is a game moment that is exclusive only to the two of you, it is a part of yourself that you do not share with anyone else, so enjoy this special part of your relationship together. Don’t neglect it, and you’ll have a little more glue to bond with when you want a happy marriage.

At the time you were looking for your perfect match, you may have thought you would never find her, but finding her was easy compared to keeping your relationship happy and healthy. However, do not rely on your wedding vows to maintain your marriage, you should actively work on it little by little, day by day. If you want a happy marriage, you need to care for it as you would a beautiful flower garden, regularly and with the right ingredients at the right time.

Gaming

How SEGA shot himself in the foot with Saturn

If you’re a gamer and have given more than a cursory glance at industry news in recent years, then you probably know how Microsoft really screwed up the Xbox One launch. Be it arrogance, arrogance, or just plain stubborn, Someone at Microsoft really misjudged the marketing of the latest Xbox console, and the effects of that can still be felt today, as the PS4 dominates the charts month after month. Sony might be celebrating now, but they also found themselves in a similar situation the last generation when they tried to launch their PS3 amid controversy, high price, and poor marketing.

While Microsoft is in the midst of rebuilding its image after the Xbox One DRM debacle and Sony implemented what they had learned from the PS3’s relative failure to improve the PS4, at least those companies are still releasing consoles. In 1995, SEGA was one of the “big two” when it came to console games (along with Nintendo), but some gruesome marketing decisions with Saturn put the company in a tailspin from which it never really recovered, which prompted early abandonment. from their next console, the Dreamcast, and they eventually pulled out of the hardware game entirely.

Before the launch of Saturn, SEGA announced that the console would launch a week before Sony’s new console, the PlayStation, in September 1995. Either out of fear of the new kid on the block or simply due to an incredible marketing strategy mistake. Someone at SEGA HQ decided it would be a good idea to surprise everyone by launching the Saturn in May as a big surprise. To all. Including the players. And retailers. And developers. And editors. Oh, and forget about developing for the 32X, that was last month.

Yes, the SEGA Saturn launched in May 1995, but as far as most gamers are concerned, it wasn’t expected until September, so they didn’t get a chance to save or warn their parents that it was coming. That didn’t really matter that much though, as most retailers were also unaware that the console was coming, and thus their stores weren’t prepared to take on a new console launch five months earlier than expected. Although, upon reflection, perhaps they weren’t worried about anything, as there were no system-ready games, as SEGA also didn’t alert game developers about the release date change, meaning there were only six games. available at launch and they were all made. by SEGA.

In one fell swoop, SEGA managed to upset virtually every retailer, every non-game developer and publisher, and confused gamers around the world. Basically, it was the gaming equivalent of sending all your Christmas cards in June and then wondering why no one bothered to send you one.

The Saturn wasn’t the straw that broke the camel’s back, but the decision to divert everyone with a bogus launch date for the console crippled it and allowed the PlayStation to clean itself up when it finally launched the day Sony told the people so. . it would go on sale in September. SEGA didn’t try to cheat with its next console, the Dreamcast, but the damage to its brand had already been done, and in doing so it gave Sony a chance to find a foot in the console market. The PlayStation 2 became the best-selling console of all time, and the Dreamcast lasted less than two years on the market before SEGA ditched hardware entirely to focus only on developing and publishing games for other consoles.

Health Fitness

Kettlebell Exercises: A Weight Loss Workout

The kettlebell is an essential piece of training equipment. It’s a cannonball with a handle, plain and simple. There are a variety of weights and sizes to choose from, and there are even some “gummed” colored kettlebell lines due to the growing popularity of kettlebell workouts in Southern California.

But what are kettlebell exercises for? Strength training and weight loss to start with. Kettlebell training incorporates fluid, intense movements to work your core, lower back, lower body, and shoulder muscles. Combine the endurance of a cardio workout with the power of strength training. It requires concentration and body control. A kettlebell workout can be a rewarding training method for weight loss and strength, but it’s not for the “casual gym dweller.” Here are three basic kettlebell exercises to get you started.

The swing

Each activity has a basic movement. The yoga beginner learns the downward dog, the tap dancer learns the single time step, the boxer learns the straight forehand, and the kettle learns the swing.

Lower your body into a squat position: feet at shoulder height, weight on heels, shoulders back, kettlebell between legs.

Hold the kettle bell with both hands. Lift yourself up while pushing your hips out. Use your core to swing the kettlebell out and up. Help with your lower body and shoulders, but don’t use your arms or rely on shoulder strength to swing the kettlebell. The legs and hips are the driving force behind the movement.

Once the kettlebell reaches its zenith, you can now actively use your shoulders to return the kettlebell to the starting position.

Clean and press

Once you’ve got your swing down, this is the next kettlebell exercise you need to master. Perfect for weight loss training, the “Cleanse and Press” begins with the basic swing, but then morphs into a press once you bring the kettlebell to your shoulder.

Start with a basic swing, but keep your elbows tucked in as you lift the kettlebell.

Once the kettlebell reaches shoulder height, step back into a half squat. Bring your elbows under the kettlebell as you dive.

Now press the kettlebell onto your shoulder, lift yourself up to a standing position, and finish with the kettlebell raised above your head.

Slowly lower the kettlebell and return to the squat position.

Stand up turkish

This kettlebell exercise is for the advanced kettlebeller. It is basically a complicated way to stand up. But it uses a wide variety of muscles, more strength than weight loss training, but it is definitely a great addition to the work of kettlebell exercises.

Lie on your back and hold the kettlebell up with your left hand, with your elbow locked.

Support yourself with your right hand. And push your left foot towards your buttocks.

Plant your right knee on the ground. Keep placing your left foot on the ground. At this point, you should be halfway into a kneeling position.

Finally get up. Note that your elbow must be locked throughout the exercise and you must also keep your eyes on the kettlebell throughout the exercise.

Mastering the Turkish lift may take some time, but it can dramatically improve your weight loss training regimen.

Videos

To see videos demonstrating the correct methods for all of these kettlebell exercises, take a look at this kettlebell exercise article.

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