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Brain Chemical Relationship – Should We Give In And Give Them What They Want?

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Couples, I am writing this article out of necessity. The brain chemistry of gender and relationship has reached new heights. We can attribute these new heights to the work of several research pioneers that have emerged over the last decade. New, never-before-published findings give hope to couples around the world.

As you read this article, you will gain insight into the intricate workings of the brain or central nervous system, convincing you that giving your partner what they want is the remedy for any ailing relationship. I will share with you four points, simple and succinct, that will show what the researchers have discovered.

Point 1 – Studies have shown that within our brain there are chemical physiological mechanisms that work to slow us down. They work to promote growth and recovery from an environment that can be very stressful at times. More importantly, these mechanisms promote calm and connectedness in couples.

Item #2– Two hormones, long associated with influences on sexuality, have been found to influence the ways men and women react to stress. As humans, we have the ability to influence the production of these two hormones by virtue of certain behaviors. These hormones are oxytocin and testosterone.

Item #3– The two hormones, present in both men and women, are essential for calm, connection and the sexual response cycle. Couples’ reactions to stress have recently received increased attention in the wake of failed relationships across the country and the world.

Item #4 – The crux of this research has shown that for couples to exist in peace and harmony, our bodies must replenish oxytocin and testosterone on a daily basis. Low levels of oxytocin and testosterone in the blood can significantly affect our ability to handle stress! Relationships suffer adverse effects when stores are not replenished.

We replenish our reserves by virtue of our evolutionary development. For women, they replenish oxytocin in many ways, such as getting their hair done. You can go for a walk, do some light exercise, or just take a moment to stretch. Meditation and breathing exercises also work.

As her partner, you can replenish her oxytocin by holding her in the morning. Hug her before you sleep. Tell her you love her. She takes her dancing. Her blood levels increase exponentially by reading a book on relationships with her or attending a workshop if you wish.

Men replenish testosterone when they go for a walk, when they complete projects, or when they are allowed to sit in their favorite recliner after a long day at work. In caveman terms, he needs his time in the cave after a long day of hunting and keeping his family safe, to replenish his testosterone. Success, power and results increase testosterone.

I could go on and on. Most hormone-enhancing activities cost absolutely nothing. No, nothing. The replacement can be done individually or together, and as a couple, you decide. That alone increases your oxytocin.

You’ll soon learn that giving our partners what they want will pay big dividends in the bedroom. They will re-experience the love and romance that was once such a big part of their lives. In fact, it will be significantly better. You become stronger as a couple once you figure out how to make these hormones work for you.

Technology

Drones and UAVs in cinematography and film production

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Unmanned aerial vehicles have surely made many of our daily tasks easier. Today, we have Amazon Prime Air, a drone-powered aerial delivery service, and CyberHawk, a drone-operated live inspection service. Both are a testament to how developed drones have become. Although drones have been used in various industries, their contribution has not yet reached its full potential. However, this may not be the case for cinematography and film production, an industry in which drones have become an immovable pillar of production in recent years.

In the age of multi-billion dollar blockbusters and computer generated imagery, getting exquisite shots during filming is a must. Drones help movie directors do just that. It is fair to say that they have changed the way directors shoot movies. With the help of drones, directors today can shoot impossible shots. Modern drones are easy to operate. They’re simple enough for cinematographers familiar with remotes and joysticks to capture great shots. Drones made techniques like aerial and crane shots easily doable if you are a good drone pilot. Especially since the cameras attached to the drones are equipped with three-axis stability, which almost guarantees a perfect shot, even if you are not that good of a pilot.

The cinematic possibilities are great and the sky is the limit. Recently, in a segment on Good Morning America, a company called DJI that makes drones for filmmaking showed drone footage of an erupting volcano in Iceland. Before the introduction of drones, it was almost impossible to take these types of images. It was too risky for humans and too far away for satellites, which had neither the lens nor the angle to capture such unique images. The footage looked like a piece from a natural science documentary. It was of the same quality as terrestrial footage shot by cameramen.

DJI, owned by Chinese drone overlord Frank Wang, announced on April 17 the launch of the most powerful drone ever used in movies, the Matrice 600. A short video was posted online demonstrating just how powerful this new drone is. The video showed a cinematographer filming a martial arts scene using the drone in Beijing. The new Matrice 600 is compatible with a wide range of attachable cameras. It allows professional videographers to use small DSLR cameras such as Canon, Panasonic, Black Magic, Sony, Nikon and large RED cameras as if they were portable. The footage shown was spectacular, to say the least.

The Matrice 600 is just the beginning of a new line of powerful camera drones that is changing the very nature of cinema as we know it. Previously, big movie franchises like James Bond’s Skyfall and the Harry Potter series have used drones to film some famous scenes. With the success of these filming techniques, one can only hope that at some point flying drones and unmanned aerial vehicles will completely take over motion picture cinematography, rendering the normal cameraman obsolete and reducing his role to one of control. remote. Fortunately for the film industry, directors are experts by nature and learning new tricks always pays off in favor of the audience.

Business

5 fun ideas for corporate events: combine work and fun

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The experience of ‘team islands’ forming within the corporate atmosphere is common to many, many companies. This phenomenon occurs when small groups of individuals, usually those who have a common goal within the organization or a similar job function, band together to the exclusion of other employees. The people involved can be very much team players… but only within a small circle. poses challenges and solutions for companies with an ‘islands of equipment’ experience. A well chosen, managed and well configured can be the catalyst that begins to break down the boundaries between teams and merge them. Today we look at some guidelines for creating an island of team across your organization through your!

What are team islands and how do they form?

The phenomenon of ‘team islands’ can be summed up very simply:
– Small groups of people work well together
– However there are problems in the relationships between the teams

A ‘team island’ can be as small as three people and as large as thirty, and they will move from workplace to workplace. They are usually formed due to differences in work goals and can be strengthened by the presence of markers and boundaries in the work environment.

Some examples of markers and boundaries that help define team islands in the workplace include:
• Different work uniforms
• Different versions of the company logo
• Country Scales
• The type of language used in the performance of your work
• Being in different areas of the office, or in cubicles compared to closed offices, for example.
• Meeting structures that separate teams
• Independent parking areas

Getting ready to break team islands with:
A corporate event by itself is not enough to break team islands. And, in fact, some degree of separation within teams is ideal: it’s just not possible for people to be particularly close to everyone in the workplace. However, he will do his best to help break down the island’s barriers and cheer when:
• Pay attention to the elimination of markers in the workplace beforehand: create common car parking areas, the same uniform for all staff, etc.
• The removal of markers and boundaries is done at approximately the same time as the corporate event.

Choose a corporate event to facilitate the breakdown of the island:
Some corporate events are designed to work in small teams, others are designed to work on a larger scale. Some, like karting, can combine these two approaches depending on exactly how the day is designed. If you’re trying to break boundaries, try to make sure all of your staff have the same experience. You will need to choose your corporate event activity carefully and have a hand in how it is set up.

Should you split a team for an event?
There is a temptation to physically separate these little islands of team throughout your corporate event, putting a graphic designer with a journalist, a salesperson and a manager within a group at your event. However, you will need to be careful how you do it! If your staff feel they are being manipulated, the net positive effect of your corporate event will be lost. You don’t necessarily have to please the existing teams at the corporate event, just find a different way to mix people up.

These could be:
• Based on the alphabetical order of the last name
• Based on month of birth
• Based on a random activity such as drawing straws

Corporate events are one of the most effective ways to integrate teams within your organization…but harness their power wisely!

Home Kitchen

3 simple rules for framing artwork, prints and posters

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I’ve been designing framed and matted art for almost 10 years and I have some great tips for you! First of all, don’t feel bad if you think you don’t have an “eye” for design. The art of framing and shading is definitely a learned skill, combined with a bit of shine.

I have had the luxury of working in an art framing facility that has allowed me to spend endless hours matching artwork with mats, mats with frames, and frames with art in dozens of colors and sizes. So, without further ado, let me share a few simple rules that will make your final decision painless…and beautiful.

1. Choose your artwork: This is very personal. All I can say is that there is no such thing as an ugly piece of art. Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder. Remember this rule: let the artwork speak to you. It may remind you of something, someone or a place that comforts your soul or just puts a smile on your face. Perhaps the colors alone will lift your spirits or calm your mood. The rule is simple: if it touches your heart, then for you it is art.

2. Choosing a Mat: In the art framing industry, we call the border around the picture a “mat board” (“Mat” is short). Adding a rug is a personal choice. The only way to know for sure if a mat is necessary is to try it out. If you are in a store, hold the mat next to the print. Sometimes you’ll feel like the artwork or photo just doesn’t need a mat. Please note that there is an additional cost to consider.

On the other hand, rugs can be quite complementary and should never be overlooked without consideration. Here’s the simple rule of thumb for choosing a mat if you like the look of it around your art: select a lighter shade or neutral color. You can also look for a paler version of a color that is within the print. If the matte color is too dark, it will overshadow the image and make it look lost. Therefore, I prefer the lighter shaded rugs. I find that they always accent the artwork beautifully.

I also love a black rug, but only on certain occasions. When I use a stainless steel frame, I find the black mat to be beautiful. BUT, the image is almost always a photograph and mostly a black and white image. If you want to add a mat to your artwork, play it safe and choose cream. If you want to save a few bucks and feel like the artwork is beautiful on its own, leave the rug out.

3. Choosing a framework – Several key questions to ask yourself before you can make this selection.

a) Is the artwork contemporary or traditional? Contemporary is a fancy word for modern. It’s always abstract or photographic, but it can also be floral or scenic, as long as the artwork has clean lines, modern colors, and a current, up-to-date feel. Traditional is “old-fashioned” and can feel “old-fashioned” as if it was created many years ago. Still life drawings, mature landscapes, Victorian children are good examples.

Contemporary art works well in black, brown (including bronze), and metal frames, while traditional art works well with ornate champagne, silver, or gold frames.

b) What is the style of the room in which your artwork will be placed? This isn’t as important as matching the frame to the art, but it’s still a consideration. For example; Children’s bedrooms are very different from dining rooms, while a contemporary kitchen has a different style than a traditional family room. It is worth mentioning here that the trend for 2009 is to mix. The traditional rooms have modern and welcoming frames and the contemporary rooms have traditional frames that are welcoming. So focus on the artwork and hang your framed print in any room you like!

c) What is the size of the artwork? Whatever style you choose, keep this rule in mind. Never select a large frame for very small print. The frames are supposed to complement the artwork in a subtle way. In simple terms, the framework should be understated, rather than overwhelming. Personally, I only use 2.5″ to 3.5″ wide frames for artwork 22×28 and larger.

The thinnest frames (0.5″ – 1.75″) are ideal for artwork 18×18 and smaller. Although I have seen thinner frames on much larger pieces, I feel like it does nothing for the artwork. Either go for large works of art or minimize the frame altogether, opting for a flush mounted frame or stretched canvas finish. In the end, everyone has their own unique tastes when it comes to framed art and all I can do is offer you my simple rules as a guide. Remember, you are the only one who has to love it, because you are the one who has to live with it!

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Simple life, how to get it and why you want it

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I have resisted blogging for quite some time due to the fact that I am a self-proclaimed “Simplifier of Life” and keeping up with a blog just didn’t occur to me as “Simple Living”. I’ve experienced a lot of ‘simple life inspiration’ lately and feel called to share it. I have gone through a personal transformation in the past few months, as have many of my clients. It is truly amazing the change that is happening on this planet right now. I’m lovin ‘it! More people than ever before are finding and living their life purpose. We are returning to a simple and purposeful life.

Do you remember the 80’s? Big hair, big houses, big SUVs, big overloaded lives, and then came the 90s (and a whole lot more wealth). Big consumerism, big shopping malls, many weeks of work, even bigger gas tanks and the mansions of microphones. While living our big, complicated lives, many of us lost (or never found) our life purpose, left out of touch, disconnected from our beautiful planet, each other, and spirituality. Yes, churches and religion got bigger too (mega-churches started popping up everywhere), but spirituality was lost in my opinion. Then came the sugar crash (as I like to call it). Corporate corruption, the stock market and real estate crash, war, health care crises, the realization that we are making our planet sick, etc. Many people found themselves lost, distraught, and even depressed.

As a result, we are now starting to get to the good stuff. Overcoming adversity requires personal growth and millions of people around the world are choosing to transform themselves and their lives and becoming happier than ever! People are downsizing their homes, simplifying their schedules, eliminating waste, and choosing a life that is aligned with their life purpose. I have clients who have left or lost great paying jobs they hated, sold two-thirds of their stuff, traded in their oversized house for a smaller one, downsized or eliminated their vehicles, and started businesses they love, providing valuable services to people. Their lives are dramatically simpler: they get enough sleep, they exercise a lot, they spend a lot of quality time with family and friends, and they LOVE what they do at work. Do you think they miss their big house and big salary?

I LOVE helping people simplify their homes, lives, and schedules, so they can become truly happy and live their life purpose. I started this blog as a way to offer inspiration to those of you who are ready to transform yourself and your life and experience a happy and simple life. May this be your best year yet!

“To find enough universal elements; to find the air and water invigorating; to cool off with a morning stroll or an evening stroll… to thrill to the stars at night; to rejoice over a bird’s nest or a wild flower in spring – these are some of the rewards of the simple life. ~Jim Burroughs

Health Fitness

My battle with emotional eating on a weight loss journey

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I have more than one reason to share this today. First, I want it to be known that just because I’m a Beachbody Trainer and a big advocate for health and fitness, and practicing the lifestyle I teach, I also fight and want to be an open book. Second, I hope that if you are reading this and also struggle with emotional eating, it will inspire you to overcome it and still reach the goals of your weight loss journey. Lastly, if you’re reading this because someone you love struggles with emotional eating, I hope he can shed some light on what they may be feeling.

Looking back, I think I’ve always struggled with emotional eating, but I didn’t realize it until recently. In early January, we decided to participate in a 21-day Daniel Fast with our church that we attend. I knew he was struggling with my eating habits and had started to drift, so I prayed that this partial fast would help me get back on my feet. My husband decided to join me and we’re currently on day 18. If you’ve never heard of this before, it’s a partial fast where he cuts out breads, sugar, coffee, any leftover animal products; basically eliminate everything except fruits and vegetables. . My senses have been heightened to my cravings since I can’t have my comfort foods, and I am increasingly acknowledging the struggle I have with emotional eating.

Things I have noticed:

· I am addicted to certain foods/drinks because of how they make me FEEL. Example: My decaf coffee makes me feel comfortable and relaxed (emotional eating red flag #1)
· I find myself eating mindlessly when I’m BORED. Especially at night when I sometimes find myself wanting to eat everything in sight. (emotional eating red flag #2)
· I often find myself feeling guilty after mindlessly eating, because I’ve realized I wasn’t really hungry to begin with. (emotional eating red flag #3)
· I have certain “trigger” foods (CARBS), that I have a hard time stopping even when I’m full. These trigger foods are all foods that I am addicted to for feelings of comfort. Example: French fries or bread at a restaurant (Emotional Eating Red Flag #4)

According to WebMD, one way to help determine whether you’re physically or emotionally hungry is to focus on a particular food. For example, after a really stressful day at the office, I NEED carbohydrates, usually things like chips, bread, pizza, and fried foods, things I don’t eat very often. And what if I can’t get one of these comfort foods when I have this feeling? I get upset. Hello? That’s not good.

Also according to WebMD, what you seek to satisfy an emotion depends on the emotion. Personally, I crave carbs and sugar when I’m having some sort of emotional eating episode. But in this article I read, it says that happy people tend to be more attracted to pizza or steak, while someone who is in a bad mood might reach for ice cream and cookies. I rarely want ice cream or cookies so I guess that means I’m happy. 😀

If you’ve been following me for a long time, you know I have my own weight loss story to share. Last year, I lost a little over 30 pounds. You may be wondering, “How did you do so well if you struggle with emotional eating, and how can I, too?” Well, first I will tell you that my results could have been much better. I cleaned up my eating dramatically, but I still could have done better by following the meal plans, so I could have had better results. However, in my opinion I did wonderfully and I am very happy now. I want to share with you some ways I have lost weight while battling emotional eating.

· I joined an accountability group. I feature them on Facebook if you ever want to get on one. Having others also aware of what I was doing really helped me, and still does!
· I started exercising at home and replaced one meal a day with Shakeology. This just kept me more consistent and doing my workouts 5-6 days a week was obviously a big reason for my weight loss. Shakeology helps me with my cravings.
· While I’m still battling night-time episodes where I want to eat every carb in sight, I’ve started looking for healthier options. I shouldn’t eat anything after dinner, but hey, it was an improvement.
· I didn’t let an episode of emotional eating derail me – I continued the next meal with what I knew I had to do to keep losing weight.
· I made sure I ALWAYS had snacks on hand. Every day I go to work with breakfast, 2 snacks and lunch. This way, the constant variety of greasy treats arriving at the office doesn’t tempt me as much. Example: The other day, someone brought in some amazing donuts. My need for comfort kicked in, but I got it back by eating my strawberry snack.

I’d love to hear from you: do you have your own battle with emotional eating? How are you getting over it? However, do you need help to overcome it? Comment below and let’s chat!

Legal Law

Negotiation Strategy Vs Tactics

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I have been studying, practicing and teaching martial arts for more than twenty-five years. This includes time spent in the United States Army and living in Japan and Korea studying martial arts there. Two important concepts that I have studied, taught, and written about in a martial or military format are equally important when teaching negotiation. These concepts are strategy and tactics. I sometimes see people mistakenly use one term when they actually mean the other. In this short article, I want to describe the differences between strategy and tactics, as well as illustrate the relationship between the two.

Strategy

The strategy is the general, general plan, which includes objectives or desired results. In the military, strategy is the utilization, both during peace and war, or of the entire forces of a nation, through large-scale and far-reaching planning and development, to ensure security or safety. victory. Another definition would be a plan, method, or series of maneuvers or stratagems to obtain a specific goal or result. A well-known strategy used by the Allies in World War II was the strategic bombing of Europe. The Army Air Corps’ strategic bombing doctrine was based on the theory that a bombing force could pummel an adversary to the point of destroying its industrial base and, with it, its ability and willingness to wage war. While this example helps to illustrate the concept of strategy, it is unfortunate that many of us have probably come across negotiators who worked with a very similar strategic doctrine.

Strategic negotiating is simply the act of devising and carrying out a well thought out plan to achieve desired results. Often your plan is to convince another party to give you something you want and on your terms. The first thing to determine when developing a trading strategy is what do you really want? What is the purpose of the negotiation? Do you want to buy a house or commercial building? Do you want a raise in your salary? Do you want to resolve a matter that is being litigated? Once you know what you want and have devised a strategy, you can implement the tactics that will help you achieve your desired result.

When you’re developing a strategy, it’s often easier to break your planning into phases. Here’s a simple model used with martial arts and warfare that you’ll notice fits equally well with negotiation:

1. Identify your strategic goals
2. Collect intelligence
3. Plan for the environment
4. Participation program

Tactic

Tactics are simply the means by which you carry out your strategy. In military tactics it is about the use and deployment of troops in real combat, more specifically, it is the military science that deals with ensuring the objectives set by the strategy, especially the technique of deploying and directing troops, ships and aircraft in effective maneuvers. against an enemy. In our earlier example with the Army Air Corps, the tight formations employed by the bombers to make the best use of the bombers’ heavy weaponry and prevent German fighters from breaking up and bunching up on lone planes is an example of a tactic used to help carry out the strategy. Another tactic was the employment of high-altitude bombing when low-altitude bombing proved vulnerable to anti-aircraft fire.

Great care must be taken not to focus on activity, means, or tactics at the expense of achievement, goal achievement, or desired results. Above all, the achievement of one’s objectives in the negotiations must be paramount. Of course, the tactics, activities or means that we use must always be appropriate and ethical, but we must remember that they are simply the ways to achieve the desired results. Examples of negotiating tactics include things like:

1. Give ultimatums
2. nibble
3. Looks of astonishment or surprise
4. Good Cop/Bad Cop
5. Walk away

There are many tactics that people use when negotiating. There is nothing wrong with using certain tactics to carry out your strategy and achieve your goals. It is not necessarily unethical, misleading, or unscrupulous to use negotiating tactics, although some would have you believe it. Yes, some tactics can be unethical, and as I said before, we should always be appropriate and ethical, but there is nothing wrong with being competitive.

No, I haven’t forgotten the Principled Negotiation strategy taught by Fisher and Ury in “Getting To Yes.” However, I also realize that sometimes we will be in competitive negotiations, and knowing various tactics can give us an advantage. As an attorney, I realize that some clients hire an attorney to be their pit bull, and while a win-win may be ideal, some of these clients only care about a win in their column. Practically speaking, we lawyers must deliver on our clients if we want to stay in business. In other business fields, you also come across competitive haggling, and knowing the tactics can be very beneficial. Additionally, knowing various negotiation tactics, and counterattacks, prepares us for when others use them against us.

conclusion

Strategy and tactics are concepts as old as conflict itself. By understanding the differences and relationships between the two, the successful negotiator can better plan and implement strategies and tactics to achieve specific desired results. There’s a reason so many successful entrepreneurs study old military classics like “The Art of War” and “The Book of Five Rings.” There’s a reason so many successful entrepreneurs play strategic military games like Go and Chess. Lessons learned from military sources, especially strategy and tactics, can be easily adapted to help us become better entrepreneurs, better litigators, and better negotiators.

Lifestyle Fashion

Top 8 Trending Tech Gifts for Christmas 2018

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With only about 11 weeks to go before Christmas, and anyone who hasn’t done their gift shopping yet must be scrambling for those last minute gift ideas. It’s even more urgent to do your holiday shopping early enough if you’re looking for tech gadgets. We’ve got your back and took the time to put together a list of the best tech gifts of 2018.

To evaluate the options, we took into account the current trending gifts for lovers of technology, functionality and price. Let’s jump right into our list of the 30 best tech gifts for Christmas 2018, and we hope you can settle for the perfect ones for those tech nerds in your life.

#1 Fitbit Charge 3 Activity Tracker

The active person could use a gear upgrade, and the Fitbit Charge 3 activity tracker makes a great gift option. It comes equipped to measure calorie burn with an impressive 7-day battery life. Fitbit Charge also lets you choose from more than 15 exercise modes, including running, circuit training, swimming, cycling, and yoga. It also monitors your sleep in the different stages of light, deep and REM. Better yet, you can go swimming because it’s water resistant to 50 meters. You also get weather updates and notifications from your smartphone, including calls and texts.

#2 SanDisk Extreme 1TB Portable SSD

It may seem like one of the basic tech gadgets you could gift someone, but every techie could use an extra external hard drive. The SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD is a worthy gift, and it also comes in 2TB, 250GB, and 500GB options. Supports high-speed transfers reaching read speeds of up to 550MB/s. The rugged design makes it dust and water resistant with an IP55 rating. Its shock-resistant core also offers increased durability. The compact size external hard drive is highly portable and works with both Mac and PC computers.

#3 Unlocked Huawei Mate 10 Pro Phone

A smartphone has to be on the best tech gift lists of 2018, and the Huawei Mate 10 Pro made it on ours. The reason is because it comes with a 6-inch Full View screen with intensely bright and vivid colors. It also boasts of offering 2X 4G LTE speeds and being an unlocked phone that supports almost all GSM carriers. The 4000 mAh battery in collaboration with smart management provides impressive battery life. Huawei’s Supercharge technology enables a full day of use on a single 20-minute charge. The camera is also another highlight of this smartphone with real-time object and scene recognition that provides exceptional image quality.

#4 All-New Echo Show (2nd Gen)

The new Echo Show comes with a 10.1″ HD display and a built-in smart home hub. Alexa is on board to help you find what you’re looking for, even showing you who’s at your door. With Alexa, you can get a lot more done. such as making video calls, watching recipe videos, checking the weather, watching live TV, creating to-do lists, setting timers or alarms, and connecting it to compatible devices. It also comes with new speakers with premium 2″ drivers and Dolby Processing that delivers expansive stereo sound. Better yet, Alexa can hear you through the music you’re playing.

#5 Gryphon Ultimate Hacker Protected Secure Router

You will not be short of a security system among the best electronic gift lists of 2018. The Gryphon Home Security Protected Router works in collaboration with the Gryphon app. With the app, you can manage parental controls on all your connected devices to protect them from hackers. It also comes equipped to offer 24/7 protection and network management even while you sleep. Network protection blocks malware and ransomware, scans connected devices for potential vulnerabilities, and uses intelligent intrusion detection to protect your privacy. Some of its other highlights include WiFi mesh technology, 3 Gigabit, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LAN ports, and AC3000 support.

#6 Polaroid POP 2.0 Instant Digital Camera

The Polaroid POP 2.0 Instant Digital Camera is the perfect gift for that teen you know. It provides a 20 MP camera and takes 3.5 x 4.25-inch photos and prints. Its super-intuitive 3.97-inch touchscreen helps frame shots, including selfies or flattering landscapes. The digital instant camera doesn’t need ink or a printer, but it still produces vibrant color photographic prints. There are also cute filters, fun stickers, captions, fun borders, and emojis to explore. You can also shoot HD videos in 1080p/720p with a built-in microphone and speaker to play back recordings. There are 6 Polaroid POP camera colors to choose from for further customization.

#7 Samsung 55″ 4K UHD The Frame Smart TV – UN55LS03NAFXZA

Why not cheer someone up this Christmas by gifting them the 55″ Samsung Smart TV? The Frame Smart 4K TV is the 2018 model and is actually also available in 43″ and 65″ variations. It offers 4X greater picture clarity than the of a Full HD TV The smart TV also displays beautiful artwork and its built-in motion sensors trigger your favorite images every time you walk into the room The frame is customizable and uses a single thin cable that combines video and power in one single connection to TV The art store offers selections of pieces to include in your personal curatorship of visual works of art.

#8 DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo

One of the must-have tech gadgets for almost every techie is a drone. This year, the DJI Mavic Air, Fly More Combo is the drone of choice. It provides 32 MP spherical panoramas as well as 180-degree vertical and horizontal panoramas. The drone is also capable of capturing Mavic Air stitches that essentially stitch together 25 photos in just 8 seconds. Supports 4k video recording at 30fps with the 12 MP camera. The drone has a range of 6562′ which allows the user to control it from a distance. Some of its other features include a dedicated remote controller, it comes in a foldable design, supports flight over the phone, and quick editing with the DJI Go editor.

Pets

How to care for betta fish

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Betta fish or Siamese fighting fish are very popular pets. Not only are they beautiful with their long tails, but they also have great personalities. Bettas are often referred to as “scaly cats and dogs” underwater. Although they have a great personality, they tend to be aggressive towards other bettas (both male and female) so they often live alone. In some cases, they may be suitable for tankmates. Still, the success of this situation mostly depends on the temperament of the betta, the size of the tank, and other factors as well. If you are interested in becoming a betta fish breeder and often ask how to care for betta fish, there are certain things you need to know to extend the life of your betta fish and keep it healthy and happy. So, here is your guide on how to care for betta fish:

How To Take Care Of Betta: Set Up Your Tank Correctly

If you really want to successfully care for a betta, you need to take some time to set up your betta’s aquarium. For example, your fish needs a lot of room to move around. For this, you will need at least a 3-gallon fish tank, preferably larger. Whichever tank you choose, it should have a filter and adjustable heater. Be sure to choose one based on the exact size of your tank so your fish don’t overheat. The recommended temperature for bettas is 78 degrees to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Be sure to properly cycle your new tank so your aquarium has a healthy filtration system whose job it is to establish a colony of healthy bacteria that removes toxic waste. Cycling your tank ensures that your fish stay healthy.

• Use dechlorinated water and do a 25% water change every week and a full water change once a month. During the total water change, you will need to remove the fish and clean any gravel, sand or substrate with a siphon.

• Choose the right location for your aquarium. Your fish tank should be kept in an area where your fish are not isolated and can interact with you. Bettas are very intelligent and seem to recognize their pet owners. When choosing a location for your tank, make sure it is free from cold drafts or excessive heat. For example, you should never place your tank near a window or too close to a radiator, as your fish can get too hot or too cold. Also, direct sunlight can cause an algae overgrowth problem. Of course, if you have an algae-eating tankmate for your betta, then this won’t be a problem, and you’ll probably want some algae growth to feed your algae eater.

• Place your betta’s tank on a flat, stable surface that won’t shift from its location. You may even want to keep your fish on your desk or a table against the wall. Either way, find a spot that won’t be easily pushed around.

How To Care For Betta Fish: Choose A Safe Tank Decor

Provide adequate and safe decoration. Sometimes your fish may prefer to hide. Therefore, you should provide a wide variety of silk or live plants. You can also offer caves and other hiding places. Whatever decoration you choose, make sure it is safe for sensitive purposes. One way to test this is to run a pair of pantyhose over the decoration, and if the pantyhose rips, it’s too rough for your fish.

How To Care For Betta Fish – Implement Proper Feeding Strategies

Bettas tend to overeat, and this can cause weight gain, constipation, obstruction, bloating, and even death. Therefore, it is essential that you do the following:

• Give your betta the correct amount of food: Your betta should only eat as much food as his eyeball. That is, 3-4 granules or 1-2 words of blood are usually enough. You should also feed your fish one or two pellets or live foods at a time. This will ensure that he eats it and that too much food doesn’t sink to the bottom of the tank before he can grab it. If you don’t consume the given food within 5 minutes, take it out so as not to contaminate the water in your tank.

• Feed your betta regularly: Feed your fish every day. Some people skip a day and most feed small amounts twice a day. If you need to go on vacation, stay away from weekend feeders as they can contaminate the water and cause bacterial growth and fin rot. Instead, have someone you trust come and feed your fish every day or every other day. Make sure they don’t overfeed your fish while you’re away.

• Vary Choosing Your Betta’s Foods: Just like you, bettas don’t like to eat the same kind of food every day. Therefore, you should offer a variety of foods to make it enjoyable. Some great options are premium granules or frozen flakes. live or dried bloodworms, fruit fly larvae or wingless fruit flies, and brine shrimp.

In conclusion, hopefully, you can stop looking for how to care for betta fish and go out and get one, either by adopting or purchasing one. However, to keep your fish healthy and happy, you must follow the tips mentioned above. Good luck with your new scaly betta fish friend.

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Your accident case can be ruined if you rush

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If you settle too quickly, you may regret it

We often get calls from clients or others who handle their own claims who are very eager to settle their personal injury accident claim for a quick cash settlement. There are times when our advice is to encourage them to hang in there… the timing has to be right.

Wait until your injuries are well known

The extent of many injuries is often not known for months or even years. For example, we had a 40 year old client, “Sophie”, who had recovered from her initial neck and back injury but still had some pain in her knee. Knee pain defied diagnosis. She was told it was a sprain and strain. The insurance company’s doctor suggested that she had a rare birth defect that caused her pain and that it had nothing to do with her accident. At first glance, it seemed like it was time to settle down because most of the accident-related injuries had healed.

Fortunately, a doctor finally took the time to run more extensive diagnostic tests on Sophie’s knee, which revealed a damaged meniscus that required surgery. We settled this claim for 3 times what would have been possible if we had settled before diagnosis was in hand.

Are you back full throttle at work?

If you have not returned to work after your injury, or are working less than before the accident, you definitely should not settle your claim unless you are sure that you have reached maximum medical recovery. (We call this MMR.) In Ontario, where pain and suffering damages are capped, the loss of earnings claim often makes up the largest component of a settlement. If you don’t know your final medical prognosis, how will you calculate your lost earnings? When will you go back to work? When will you be back full time? All those questions will remain unanswered. As you can probably guess, the insurance company is unlikely to make assumptions that will increase your settlement amount.

Ease the financial burden by maximizing your accident legal benefits

Our personal injury clients are sometimes impatient because the case is moving slowly, especially if they are struggling financially in the meantime. Of course we can understand this sentiment, but we also know that a little more time, even an extra year, can make a really significant difference in the size of a settlement.

An important role an attorney can play for you while you wait until the time is right to settle your claim is to monitor your claim for Accident Benefits. After a car accident in Ontario, in most situations there is a right to statutory accident benefits. If you qualify, these benefits cover your medical and rehabilitation expenses, visitation expenses, attendant care, and cleaning expenses, to name a few of the benefits available.

In addition, Accident Benefits provide weekly amounts as income replacement, caregiver expenses, or benefits for people with no income. These benefits are not a fortune. However, for many families, these amounts ease the financial burden of an accident, allowing them to “hold on” until the compensation claim is settled.

In most circumstances, having an attorney monitor your accident benefits while you work on your at-fault driver’s compensation claim will help ensure you get the most out of these benefits while working on the other case. If you are handling your case on your own, you will want to pay close attention to your Accident Benefits.

This is an example of the importance of monitoring your right to Accident Benefits. In the spring of 2008, our law firm was contacted by the daughters of an 82-year-old retired bricklayer, Claudio, who had been injured in a car accident 10 months earlier. Claudio did not speak English. Even though he notified his insurer of the accident and they handled his property damage claim, the insurance company never sent him information about his Accident Benefits. It took the daughters mentioning his father’s struggles at home since the accident to alert the family doctor that accident benefits were there for him.

His family submitted the forms but still felt his father was not receiving all the benefits he needed.

When our firm audited Claudio’s Accident Benefits file, we discovered that he had been cheated out of $49,000 in back payments and interest. A letter from my signature and all arrears were paid and Claudio’s weekly and monthly payments began.

In other words, there is often little to gain and much to lose when you rush to settle your injury claim. This is true whether you hire a personal injury attorney or handle the case on your own. Take the time you need to build your case and understand your injuries.