Tours Travel

Guatemala – What to do

People ask me all the time what are the best things to see and do in Guatemala. I made a list and narrowed it down to the top 10 things to see and do, and ranked them by distance from Guatemala City. To maximize your travel time, pick a must-see destination and start branching out to destinations around your chosen area. There is plenty to keep one busy for a long time, here are my top 10 things to do in Guatemala (family friendly) and plan your vacation around:

1. Visit the La Aurora National Zoo. Surprisingly good zoo in Guatemala City, great if you are traveling with children. Driving time: 5-20 minutes from within the city depending on your location.

2. Visit Antigua Guatemala. See the colonial architecture and walk the cobblestone streets. Even better if you can make it for the Holy Week processions (book the hotel in advance). Driving time: 45 minutes from the capital.

3. Climb the Pacaya Volcano. As close as possible to a live volcano spewing lava. Driving time: 45 minutes from the city.

4. Explore Lake Atitlan. Surrounded by volcanoes, considered the most beautiful lake in the world. I agree. Driving time: 2 – 2:30 hours from Guatemala City.

5. Visit the beaches. You get a 2 for 1 here. Monterrico and its black sand beaches lie to the west. Great place to relax. Playa Blanca in Izabal, and its traditional white sand beach
The beaches are to the East. If you’re in Izabal, visit Castillo de San Felipe (Castillo de San Felipe), an old Spanish fortress. Very scenic, on the water and well kept. Driving time to Monterrico: 2 – 2:30 hours from Guatemala City. Driving time to Izabal: 4 hours from Guatemala City.

6. Shop at the Chichicastenango Market. Open on Thursdays and Sundays, the Chichi market is THE largest craft market in the world. Haggling is accepted and encouraged. Buy your souvenirs here. Driving time: 3 – 3:30 hours from Guatemala City.

7. Visit the IRTRA parks in Retalhuleu. The Disney/water park destination of Central America. The children will have a great time. Stay at IRTRA’s affordable hostels and enjoy their spas, restaurants, tennis courts, pools, bowling and other adult amenities. The grounds are incredibly well kept and you will enjoy the peacocks strutting around the lodge complex. Driving time: 3 – 3:30 hours from Guatemala City.

8. Take a walk in Xela. A piece of Europe in Central America. It competes with Antigua for its beauty and as a destination to learn Spanish in its many schools. Safe to walk around at night, its beautiful architecture (and international cuisine) can be enjoyed at any time. Driving time: 4 – 4:30 hours from Guatemala City.

9. Explore Semuc Champey. Enjoy calm rock pools filled with turquoise blue waters, explore incredible caves by candlelight. He won’t find a single picture online that will do him justice. It’s that impressive in person. Driving time: Approximately 5 hours from Guatemala City.

10. Visit the Tikal National Park. Last but by no means least. See the imposing Mayan temples, right in the middle of the jungle. Ponder if the end of the world starts here in 2012. Driving time: 8 hours from Guatemala City (flying to Flores airport from Guatemala City is the frequently chosen route to save time).

There is much more to mention. Ecotourism is huge here, for example, it’s hard to narrow it down to ten things, but this will get you started.

Arts Entertainments

Filipino Food: A Food Lovers Guide

When it comes to food, the Philippines has it all: a fabulous mix of foreign cuisine plus its own mouth-watering delicacies.

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As a result of its successful mix of Eastern and Western cultures and cuisines, the Philippines is considered the melting pot of Asia. Filipino food is the result of Malay, Spanish, and Chinese influences dating back more than 400 years. These influences, combined with Filipino ingenuity, have created a variety of foods that is totally different from neighboring Asian countries like Thailand, China, Korea, and Japan.

Some people say that Filipino food is bland compared to other Asian food, especially hot and spicy Thai food. However, removing the hot spices allows Filipino food to develop its own delicious flavor without the overpowering, dazzling hotness of red hot chili peppers. The very blandness of Filipino food makes it suitable for those with appreciative and sensitive taste buds.

Filipinos love to eat and like other Asian countries, rice is the staple food and is served with most meals. Filipinos typically eat three main meals a day, plus a morning and afternoon tea called a merienda, which literally means “snack.” These “snacks,” however, are often just as filling as main meals.

In the Philippines you cannot escape the temptations of food; you are literally surrounded by it. Take a stroll along the beach and you’ll likely find vendors selling everything from barbecue sticks to balut: hard-boiled, unhatched chicken or duck eggs.

Filipino restaurants come in many forms, from small roadside stalls or canteens to large restaurants like The Seafood Market in Ermita, where you choose not only your seafood, but also how you want it cooked.

regional variety
Many regions of the Philippines are famous for specific foods: Bicol is famous for its Bicol Express, a spicy pork dish; Pampanga for its Tocino, a honey-cured pork; Leyte for its sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves (although this is now common throughout the Philippines). If you travel to different regions of the Philippines, it will be worth trying the local specialties, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Main courses
Many dishes are named to describe the way they are cooked. For example, adobo is meat stewed in vinegar and garlic; kilawin is raw shellfish; sinigang is sour soup.

Here is a small list of Filipino food delicacies:

Adobe: probably the most popular dish in the Philippines. It is pork and/or chicken (sometimes seafood and vegetables) cooked in vinegar and spices.

Broth Rice: the Filipino version of Chinese Congee, a thick chicken rice soup flavored with ginger and garlic. It is usually served with a splash of calamansi.

Bangus: Philippines National fish, milkfish. It is usually grilled and often served boneless.

Bulalo: Veal shank on the bone with marrow and vegetables.

Caldereta: Goat meat stew.

Canton Pancit: Noodles with pork and vegetables.

Chicken Tinola: Stewed chicken cooked with ginger, onion and garlic, and served with vegetables.

Sinigang: Sour soup with tamarind and patis (fish sauce). The soup can be vegetable, meat or seafood.

Sa Kawali piglet: Fried pork.

crispy potato: Fried pork leg with a very crispy skin.

Kinilao: Raw seafood, marinated with vinegar or calamansi juice.

And of course there are famous Filipino desserts. Here are some:

halo halo: (Known as the Queen of Desserts) – An exotic concoction that includes fruits, vegetables, and coconut, all colorfully stacked under crushed ice and topped with a drizzle of ice cream.

Bibinka: a popular pudding dessert made from ground rice, sugar, and coconut milk.

Cassava cake: made from ground cassava, a starchy root similar to sweet potatoes.

world cuisine
The Philippines is also a showcase of world cuisine. You don’t have to go far to find food from other Asian countries and the best from Europe, America and even Australia.

And the Philippines hasn’t missed out on fast-food chains, either. You’ll find McDonald’s and KFC here, as well as the Philippines’ own fast-food chain, Jollibee. Jollibee is an American-style fast food chain, a pseudo combination of McDonald’s and KFC, but leans towards traditional Filipino tastes.

And there’s Max’s Restaurant, “The House That Fried Chicken Built,” which has been in business since 1945, longer even than the KFC franchise.

So there you have it! The Philippines has it all…a rich history, nightlife, tropical islands, white sand beaches, its own delicious cuisine and even western fast food chains.

All this is waiting for you just around the corner. Come and find out now!

Technology

The 7 best things you can do with Amazon Echo

Got a new Alexa device? It can be Amazon Echo, Amazon Echo Dot, or Amazon Tap. The Amazon Echo has gained wide acclaim since its launch last year. It’s important to know the features of your new smart assistant. This is how you can exploit it to its full benefits and use it to its full potential. Echos’ virtual assistant Alexa can do a lot of amazing things at your command. Now, there are two ways to use it. You can waste your precious productive time playing with it or read the main benefits here.

Here we list the 7 best things you can do with the Amazon Echo.

1. Call your contacts

Amazon Echo puts traditional landlines back in business. The wizard allows you to call any number from your contact list. You can use your Alexa device to make a voice call to any of your contacts who also have the device. Plus, you can even leave a message if the person doesn’t reply. Currently, the wizard does not offer any option to block specific numbers.

2. Take your meals and more

Echo is not limited to placing orders on Amazon. Now you can also use Alexa to order other things. It incorporates the daily delivery system in two hours of Amazon. For now, the service is only available in select cities and is valid for everyday items and other household items. However, there are some cities where you can also order food and even alcohol.

3. Plan your day

This is without a doubt the most important feature. Yes, Alexa can help you plan your day. How? The modern smart assistant informs her about the weather outside her house and events around the world. She can have a complete overview of the day and a quick summary of the news around her. Plus, you can also check your to-do list for the day. With these features, you can plan and choose your clothes and events according to your schedule.

4. Make your home smarter

Amazon Echo can easily turn your home into a smart home. Alexa is equipped with a smart home tool that allows you to master most of your smart home operations. So now with Alexa, you can turn your lights on and off and even change the colors of your lights. In addition, you can change the temperature of your room according to your preferences. In addition, you can easily control all the door locks in your home. And that’s not all. Alexa can control everything smart in your home.

5. Read without reading

Alexa can help you “read” various books without actually reading them. Another Amazon-powered feature included in Alexa is ‘Audible’. Read audio books for you while you are busy doing other things. The book stays in sync across multiple devices to let you pick up where you last left off. You can play or pause a book, move it forward or backward 30 seconds, and even set a timer for play or pause.

6. Play your choice of music

Alexa can play just about any music or song you fancy. Although the default music player for Alexa is obviously the Amazon player, Amazon isn’t that stubborn. Alexa allows you to set up your own music services like Spotify or other similar apps. So all you have to do is set your favorite music service as your Alexa default, and you’re ready to rock and roll. Your assistant is smart enough to find and play your favorite music or song from your catalogue.

7. Make him do anything

Alexa connects to many devices, but not all of them. There are quite a few devices that are not compatible with your smart assistant. But that doesn’t mean you can’t control them. You can train your assistant to do more. The feature that allows your Alexa to connect with unsupported apps, devices, and websites is called IFTTT. Although unsupported devices can’t be controlled with voice commands to Alexa, you can still program your assistant for various tasks using IFTTT.

Here are our picks for the best things your Amazon Echo can do for you. Apart from these, the wizard has a lot of features. You can get to know them all over a period of time using it. So be smart and get the Amazon Echo.

Business

The Aunt Jemima Giant Sugar Sculpture Controversy

David Pilgrim, founder and curator of the new Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabiliafrom Ferris University in Michigan, describes an incident he experienced while in college that affected his life.

“I went to a historically black college, Jarvis Christian College in Texas, and in addition to teaching the usual math and science, our professors would tell us Jim Crow stories. One day, one of my professors came into the classroom wearing a chauffeur’s cap. He put down the hat and asked what historical significance it had.

Now, the obvious answer was that blacks were denied many opportunities, and being a driver was one of the few jobs available to them. But that was not the correct answer. He told us that many middle-class professional blacks in those days always traveled with a chauffeur’s hat. The reason: if they were driving a nice new car through a small southern town, they didn’t want the cops, or any other white people, to know that the car belonged to them.”

Thus began his collection of racial symbolism which grew in size to form the basis of a new type of museum.

Like David Pilgrim, Kara Walker is also an African American deeply committed to exploring racial symbolism. As a young and talented sculptor, she describes her work as exploring race, gender, sexuality, violence and identity in her work. At the age of 27, she became the second-youngest recipient of the coveted John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Genius Scholarship.

In May of last year (2014), Walker debuted her first sculpture, a monumental piece titled, A Subtlety, or the Wonderful Sugar Baby, a Tribute to the unpaid and overworked Artisans who have fine-tuned our Sweet Tastes from the cane fields to the Kitchens of the New World on the occasion of the demolition of the Domino Sugar Refinery. Set in the sprawling industrial complexes of Brooklyn’s legendary Domino Sugar factory, at 75 feet long, 35 feet high and 26 feet wide, it is a gigantic critique of the abhorrent and dehumanizing history of slavery.

The work is made primarily of sugar and comprises a number of figures, including 15 servants carrying empty baskets and bananas. These juvenile slaves move toward a giantess in the center of the room, naked except for a Black Mammie headscarf (think Aunt Jemima). Her sphinx physique is an exaggerated feminine look. “I was thinking about sugar and the associations with desire,” explains the artist.

Walker is not shy about delving into controversial issues in her art. In 1999, the Detroit Institute of Art removed one of his pieces, The Means to an End: Shadow Drama in Five Acts when African-American artists objected to their presence. Another piece by Walker, titled, The moral arc of history ideally bends towards justice, but as soon as it does not curve towards barbarism, sadism and unbridled chaos, caused so much controversy among the employees of the trustees of the Newark, New Jersey Public Library that the library was forced to cover it up

Kara Walker remains creative to create her controversial pieces in her studio located in the Garment District in New York City. She also maintains a farm house in rural Massachusetts.

Home Kitchen

Storing emergency supplies in your home

better inside than outside

The thing that will damage food storage the most is heat. High temperatures will drastically shorten the shelf life of the food you have stored. The best place to store food is in a climate-controlled area with relatively low temperatures and no light. It basically comes to mind, but most people don’t have this luxury. Find places in your home where the temperature stays well below 80 degrees, and even below 70 degrees if possible.

Let’s look at some good places to store supplies inside your home:

look up

My lovely girlfriend is rather short compared to me. Therefore, she cannot reach the highest shelves anywhere in the house. We make the most of shelves 3 and 4 of our kitchen and laundry cabinets to store cans and jars of food. We can store dozens and dozens of cans/jars on these higher shelves and leave plenty of room for everyday items that she can reach.

In your closets, look at how much space you have at the top. We’ve seen where you could fit another row of shelves at the top of the door to store additional items. Here, we opt for lighter items like paper products or packaged foods like boxed macaroni and cheese.

look low

Under beds is the first logical place to look. Depending on the height of your beds, you should certainly be able to store pint cans and jars under your beds. Quart jars need a little more headroom, but are still possible with some beds. We have been able to fit 30 boxes of pint jars under our bed with ease. The number you can get will depend on the size and height of your bed.

Look in your closets under your hanging clothes. Your hanging clothes usually do not touch the ground. There is usually enough room to store cans/jars on the floor and there is still room to hang clothes.

Look under and behind your sofa. This is an often overlooked area for storing items.

look outside your house

This is the place to store non-food items. For us, we have used our garage area for items that are not damaged by heat. Paper products, water, tents and camping supplies. We also store our cooking and outdoor toilets (cubes) on shelves in the garage.

Shelving is the key to organizing your garage. Go tall with your long-term storage items. We use wired shelving that bolts to the studs on the garage walls. Each shelf is valued at hundreds of pounds.

You could even go with a storage building to store your supplies. While this is an added expense that may not be for everyone, you could take advantage of this for your outdoor storage.

The best idea for storage supplies

When we built our house, we added a bedroom-sized room just for our storage pantry. We added shelving that is 4 feet wide, 2 feet deep, and 6 feet tall. Each unit has 5 shelves each. This gives us a huge storage capacity with each drive.

We are able to control the amount of light that enters the room and the temperature never exceeds 76 degrees.

We can stack items up to 9 foot ceilings in this room. This gives us enough food storage space to keep 1 shelf for our daily use and the rest of the shelves for our long-term food storage.

This opportunity to store supplies may not be available to everyone. I mention it to give you an idea of ​​what is possible and something to aim for.

Do what you can with the space you have. You will be surprised what you can achieve if you look for the opportunities that you have.

Auto

The history of incomparable motorcycles

For a time, Matchless was the largest manufacturer of motorcycles, and from the turn of the century, the Collier brothers were involved in two-wheelers. Both Harry and Charlie Collier believed in competition, and before the First World War the brand was well established. The company’s premises were in Plumstead, south-east London, and were quite remote from the center of Midlands industry, but this seemed to have little effect on their prosperity.

In the 1920s, they also built cars. By the early 1930s the company had a range of singles much like any other manufacturer, plus a large V-twin for sidecar work.

By 1930, they also had the new Silver Arrow, which was kept secret until the last minute. It was another attempt to provide the touring rider with a fully equipped sophisticated machine.

The Silver Arrow was a side-valve V-twin with dimensions of 54 x 86mm and 394cc. Its two cylinders were set at 26 degrees within a single casting under a single head. The result looked odd, more like a single that was too long, and with the exhaust coming out of the manifold on its right hand corner and the carb in the middle of the block on the left.

The gear-driven camshaft lay the length of the machine and extended rearward to drive the mag-dyno. It suggests a shaft drive, but this was wishful thinking, because the chains transmitted the power to the three-speed gearbox and then to the rear wheel.

Lubrication was dry sump with the oil tank bolted to the front of the crankcase, so there were no external oil lines. The frame was tubular, with pivoting rear suspension controlled by coil springs and friction dampers mounted under the saddle.

The front end had beam forks and both wheels had drum brakes linked to a pedal on the right, while the front brake could also be operated independently with the handlebar lever.

It was topped by a bar-mounted instrument panel with dials and switches. This was to provide the finishing touch to a machine sold to the discerning as quiet, smooth-running and as comfortable as a car.

The problem was that enthusiasts would clamor for advanced developments and sophistication, but would never buy it. Fortunately, Matchless continued their line of simple machines that sold well and kept them solvent.

All singles had a vertical cylinder with the magneto tucked behind and the smallest was 245cc and comprised side valve R/4 and OHV R/6. Next came the 348cc twin-ported T/S2, while in the larger class there were three models with the 497cc side-valve T/5 and the 491cc V3 in the overhead.

There were two versions of the latter, one with twin ports and the other, called Special had one. The Special was guaranteed to be capable of 85 mph. Lastly, there was the 583cc side valve V/6 to round out the singles.

There were two versions of the big v-twin and both used the same 982cc side-valve engine. The basic model was the X/2 and the other X/R2, which had chrome wheels and nickel-plated cylinders.

All models had dry sump lubrication using the rotating and reciprocating plunger assembly in the crankcase. This system was to last for decades.

Silver Arrow had been a focus of interest when it was first shown, but it was too small and placid to excite people. Within 12 months, this changed when the company introduced a machine with a four-cylinder overhead cam engine at Olympia. His name was Silver Falcon.

Equally new, and just a few aisles away at the fair, was the Ariel Square Four, either model would have been a hit, but for two machines, with different engines, to appear during a depression was quite remarkable. The Falcon was, in essence, two Silver Arrows placed side by side. The dimensions were 50.8 x 73 mm and it had a capacity of 592 cc but the angle of 26 degrees was kept.

The Hawk had a duplex primary chain with a Weller spring tensioner, so the four-speed manual gearbox could work on a fixed center. Like the twin, it did not achieve much success because it was expensive at a time when the world was in trouble. It also paralleled the Ariel in having head joint issues if pushed too hard, while the bezels groaned or rattled, which was fine on a close racer but not on a sporty luxury model.

In May 1931, a light 500 was added to the range as the D/5, and took its name from its low weight, which had just passed under the tax barrier. This was an achievement, as the machine was equipped with electric lighting powered by a Maglita unit. The engine was a slant cylinder, side valve 497cc. Dry sump lubrication was employed and a three-speed manual gearbox was fitted.

1932 saw the introduction of a single port D/6 and dual port D/3, each equipped with a 348cc OHV engine, the 348cc Model D, the 583cc Model C SV, the 583cc Model C/S 491 cc OHV and 245 cc/S R/7 and D models.

All models had a new cloth oil filter fitted to the oil tank that year and a front cam engine damper. Beginning in 1933, the company began its practice of prefixing each model designation with the last two digits of the year, thus the D/6 became the 33/D6.

The 1934 range was somewhat reduced, with casualties including Silver Arrow, D, D/5, D/6, D6 and D7. The fender trim was changed to a gold line in 1935 and the change to chrome wheels reflected the move away from the economies of the depression years.

In April 1935 an important new model was announced that would mark the style and format of the range from then on.

The new G3 was known as the Clubman. It had a vertical cylinder and used the trusted measurements of 69 x 93mm to get 348cc. It had an OHV, a magneto tucked behind the engine, and a dynamo under that, where it was chain-driven from the crankshaft.

During the 1930s Matchless supplied engines to Brough Superior, Calthorpe, Coventry Eagle, OEC and OK Supreme.

1936 saw a radical reorganization in the list and only the F7, D5 and X4 side valves remained. During 1937, Matchless decided to stop supplying machines to the technical press for road tests and this continued for many years. The company also bought the rights to the Sunbeam motorcycle company, which led to the formation of the AMC group, although the Sunbeam name was sold to BSA in 1943.

AMC continued to make and race motorcycles. However, in 1954, they dropped out of racing following the death of Ike Hatch and fierce competition from other European bikes.

With sales declining during the 1960s, AMC decided to concentrate on Norton twins and Matchless/AJS singles, but they were unsuccessful and the factory ceased production and AMC became part of the Norton-Villiers company in 1966 .

Health Fitness

How important is physical fitness to your success?

Just do it!

Sounds familiar? Nike was right with this simple slogan, but I wonder how many are serious about physical exercise and fitness.

A recent Fitness Stats article by Sarah Marshall on MyFit.ca provided this sobering summary: “Over 60% of adults don’t get the recommended amount of regular physical activity. Worse still, 25% of all adults don’t get enough physical activity!” are not active at all Nearly 50% of 12-21 year olds do not engage in vigorous activity on a regular basis Only 19% of all high school students are physically active for 20 minutes or more in physical education classes every days during the school week. How do you measure yourself? No pun intended, as my measurements have steadily increased over the years as my exercise routines have decreased.

Staying in shape is vital to healthy living, as my doctor reminds me at our regular semi-annual visits. Making time to be fit is another matter. We can all look at our daily calendars and say there just isn’t enough time. But is time or lack of it really the problem?

Of course, no. When we’re honest with ourselves, the truth is that we just don’t see it as a high enough priority. Many other more pressing activities crowd in and fill every waking moment. In fact, if you’re like me, an avid multitasker, you’re handling at least two, if not more, demands at once. You probably sing the same song with me, ‘There just isn’t enough time! ‘

But is that true? I have several friends who run miles every day and live very busy, productive and successful lives. So what is my problem?

I know that I need to get physically fit or at least make time every day to exercise. It is not likely that at my stage of life I will need or be able to develop a body like Arnold S. but it would be great to have more energy to play with my grandchildren. Then what should I do? What can you do to make sure you have time to stay fit?

The first thing I did recently was recognize that a holistic approach might be the best motivator. I realized that being physically fit without paying attention to my mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being would not serve my long-term goals.

mental fitness

Anything we want to accomplish begins with our state of mind. Training and education are critical components to mental fitness. Just like physical exercise, we can train our minds through a variety of methods by using our natural curiosity to keep our minds alert and active.

Emotional-Fitness

Keeping our emotions in check is easier for some than others. I have always considered myself a very self-confident and emotionally stable person. In recent years I have faced some very challenging experiences that have tested my stability and confidence. I realize now that if I hadn’t been practicing solid emotional ‘exercises’ by taking the time to understand myself and get in touch with my emotions, the challenges I faced and still face could have thrown me off balance.

Spiritual Fitness

This area is too often ignored, and yet it has also gained a lot of press in recent years. Your spiritual mastery is not just about what ‘religion’ you adhere to or what ‘belief system’ you follow. It has more to do with being in contact with the Creator of all life. Without attention to the basic Laws of Nature or the Spiritual Laws of the universe, life is meaningless. A recent book by Reverend Graham Tomlin, ‘Spiritual Fitness’ talks about the necessary balance between spiritual and physical fitness. One reader wrote: “(in) ‘Spiritual Fitness’ (the author) conceptualized a powerful antidote to the consumer and luxury driven culture that modern media heralds…”.

physical aptitude

Finally, physical fitness, when balanced with all areas of our lives, becomes something we cannot do without and still enjoy a full, vibrant and successful life. I’m not suggesting you start running marathons tomorrow, but a little walk every day will do your heart and mind a lot of good.

One man I have read about walked thousands of miles, if not hundreds of thousands, through most Middle Eastern countries, including Turkey, Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Sicily, Malta, Israel, Lebanon. All of this he did when there were no modern roads as he toured these areas during the 1st century AD He was an avid writer and spoke about the importance of training using Greek play. gymnasium when he wrote these words talking about life, “Run (life) in such a way that you get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games (life) enters into strict training. They do it to get a crown (gold medal). ) that won’t last, but we do it to get a crown (reward) that will last forever!” 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

What are you going to do now? I suggest you evaluate these four areas of your life. Are they in balance? Do you spend time in each area every day to become a strong and balanced person? Do you need to consult a coach in any of these areas?

I must run now, or more specifically take the dog for a walk!

Remember: the best is yet to come!

Legal Law

Help I’m drowning in the IRS shark tank

Rarely do taxpayers who owe back taxes scream for help until they are thrown into the shark-infested IRS shark tank. They wait until the last minute for someone to throw them a lifeline to save them from their problems with the IRS.

They think that if they don’t hear anything from the IRS, they’re fine for now. Unfortunately, you don’t realize that doing nothing is costing you more lost money on top of what you owed in the form of penalties and interest.

The real question is, why? Why do most delinquent taxpayers wait until life or death? From what I’ve seen and heard from being in the tax resolution business, I’ve come to the conclusion that most people are just plain scared. Sure there are other reasons. Some legitimate and some not.

It is the fear of the IRS that really scares most people. Obviously not having the required funds available to pay your taxes is the reason you are in this position. However, doing nothing about it until you get thrown in the IRS shark tank is not the answer.

The word fear can be a noun or a verb. For example;

Noun: an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, that it can cause pain or a threat.

Verb: to be afraid of (someone or something) that might be dangerous, painful, or threatening.

The difference between the two is negligible to the taxpayer who is afraid of the IRS.

But let’s stop and think about it for a moment. Afraid the IRS is dangerous? They’re not unless you’ve done something criminal. It is important to understand that it is not illegal to owe back taxes. However, it is illegal not to file.

Afraid the IRS will be painful? They are not unless you do nothing to fix your problem.

Are you afraid that the IRS is threatening? They are, unless you do something first to prevent them from threatening you with a lien, levy, or wage garnishment.

As President Franklin Roosevelt said in his first inaugural address, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” As far as taxpayers who fear the IRS are concerned, his statement is absolutely true.

If you are afraid of the IRS, you are only afraid of what you believe or do not know what can happen to you. This fear can be completely eliminated by simply contacting the IRS or hiring a professional to help you.

So, stop drowning in fear of the IRS. Stop being afraid of the unknown when it comes to the IRS. Find out what your rights are as a taxpayer. Take steps to resolve your problems with the IRS. If you’re unsure how to get started, hire a competent professional to help you.

You will not be exhausted, you will be saved.

Lifestyle Fashion

Last resort relationship advice

“The best relationship advice I can give you is to make sure you’re the crazy one.”

If you think I wouldn’t be the first person you’d turn to for relationship advice, let me make one thing clear: you’re right. But you’re here for my relationship advice, so that must mean I’m not the first person you go to. So I’m going to start with rule number one in a relationship.

You don’t need them. Always, always, you must remember that you do not need your partner. You don’t need them to live, survive, or breathe. The emphasis in a relationship is that you want the other person in your life. You have chosen to spend your time and put your heart into this other person because you want to.

You should also remember that they have no right to be in your life. They don’t belong to you, or anything about you, and they don’t deserve to be in your life for no reason: they’ve earned their place. You have both earned your places. Both have had to have put the same amount of time, love and care into the relationship that they have for it to be healthy.

These things are so important because most of the time when we are in the midst of the feelings and excitement of having someone to call “mine” we forget that they are not our whole world. Our own bodies, hopes, and beliefs come first and came into this world first. When you are absolutely alone and you feel that the world is against you, the person who will always be there for you is yourself, and although your whole life should be filled with the people you love, always remember that yours. the self comes first.

This is coming from someone who has never been in a relationship, but I have been single. And being single, I know you need to appreciate the people in your life, but you also need to grow to appreciate yourself. You should be comfortable sitting in a coffee shop, alone, or completely okay with saying “table for one, please.” And although I have tips for that, that’s another story.

My final piece of advice is that if you need relationship advice or need to resolve a problem, talk to the person you are dealing with. The best people who can give you advice about your relationship are the people in the relationship. Talk about it and work it out between yourselves.

But in the end, if that doesn’t work, my last advice, or really my only advice, is to put yourself first.

Pets

Poodle Breed: Is A Poodle Right For You?

The poodle, also known as the poodle, is a popular breed of water dog. Based on the size, there are 4 varieties of poodle namely toy poodle, miniature poodle, medium poodle and standard poodle. However, the Medium variety is not that popular in the world. In this article, we are going to find out if a poodle is right for you. Keep reading to know more.

They are intelligent

The poodle is on the list of smart dog breeds. These dogs are easy to train as they love to learn new things. In other words, these pups are fast learners. There was a time when these dogs were quite popular with circus performers.

So, we can say that these dogs are quite intelligent. So if you are looking for a smart pet dog, we suggest you give a poodle a try.

they are quite active

This breed of dog tends to be quite active. They can perform well when it comes to performance activities, such as obedience and agility. Regular Poodles love to exercise every day to keep themselves happy and prevent boredom.

Therefore, if you want to have a happy pet, a poodle can be your best friend. Therefore, they can keep you trained throughout the day.

They don’t shred much

Although poodles have a curly coat, they don’t shed as much. Apart from this, they are not allergic like other breeds. Generally, the coat of this breed requires grooming from time to time. Ideally, you should brush your pet every 6 to 8 weeks.

Without routine grooming, your pet will become matted. Therefore, you should keep this point in mind if you want to have a poodle as a pet.

they are friendly

Also, poodles are quite friendly with other animals, including cats. In fact, since they have a gentle nature, they make excellent therapy pets in schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. So if you’re looking for a friendly pet that can serve as therapy, we suggest you try a poodle.

They are good by nature

Generally, poodles are good by nature. In other words, they have a sunny disposition. Apart from this, they love to be the center of attention. And the good thing is that they enjoy a good sense of humor. So if you want to cheer yourself up, we suggest you get a poodle. We bet you’ll love their company for as long as you want to be happy.

To sum it up, if you want to know if a poodle is right for you, you are on the right page. If you consider the suggestions given in this article, you will be able to make an informed decision. After all, you are looking for a companion in your poodle. Finally, you must be able to take care of your dog, since these animals require a little more care than the common breeds.