Tours Travel

Aruba: a romantic paradise

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A perennial favorite for honeymooners and others seeking a romantic getaway, Aruba is known for its year-round high temperatures and beautiful white-sand beaches. This is the perfect destination for couples who love to relax on the beach, shop, gamble, enjoy great nightlife and water sports.

WHAT TO DO: For water lovers, opportunities abound in Aruba, including some of the best diving in the entire Caribbean, including wall and reef diving. Both shipwrecks and beautiful and rare marine life exist in the always warm water. Snorkeling and a hybrid of snorkeling and diving called snuba are also offered through water sports companies. For those who want to see the sea without the water sports, Atlantis Submarines and Seaworld Explorer Semi-Submarine offer the opportunity to see marine life on board a boat. Sailing, kitesurfing and windsurfing are also popular due to the constant winds. Aruba also offers the opportunity to play in a casino and enjoy a lively nightlife. All gambling is done in US dollars and many of the best resorts offer casino gaming on their premises. Caribbean Stud Poker, an Aruban invention, is especially popular. LG Smith Boulevard in Orajestad is a popular spot for bars and nightclubs that are open from midnight until dawn again. World-class shopping, including stores like Gucci and Ralph Lauren, are available in the open-air malls. Local artisans selling their wares can be easily found in Oranjestad. Aruba’s connection to the Netherlands creates a colorful mix of European and Caribbean products. Personal items are duty free.

WHERE TO STAY: Most resorts in Aruba are along the southwest coast, particularly around Palm and Eagle Beach. Large high-rise resorts are found primarily in Palm Beach, while smaller low-rise hotels are concentrated in Eagle Beach. Locally owned hotels and villas are located on both beaches. Some options are also available in downtown Oranjestad. Several hotels offer an all-inclusive option, including Holiday Inn Sunspree, Riu Palace, Occidental Grand Aruba, and many others. Options for adults-only resorts are limited, but Bucuti Beach Resort and Renaissance Marina Hotel offer these options. Cruises are another way to experience Aruba – most major cruise lines offer ports of call in Aruba. Contact us to learn more about all the amazing options you can have for staying in Aruba.

DESTINATION WEDDING INFORMATION: Catholic, civil, Jewish and Protestant weddings are available in Aruba. Same-sex engagement services are available in Aruba and the country recognizes same-sex marriages. Specific resorts are very gay-friendly and offer same-sex commitment ceremony packages. Many hotels offer complete on-site wedding packages. The captain of a ship cannot officiate a wedding according to Dutch law unless authorized by the laws of the country in which the ship is registered.

Arts Entertainments

I bet my wife in a game of poker and I lost!

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I’m sure you’ve heard poker stories like this before…

A player is very into a game but ends up having a losing streak. He loses his cool and is desperate to get back, convinced that the next hand will be THE hand to do it. So there it is, with no more money to put on the table. What does he do? He bets something else of value.

Remember the latest James Bond movie, which I actually tagged as a poker movie in an article recently? Remember that poker game between that Greek guy and Agent 007? The other guy bets his car, sure he would win. I think it was an Alfa Romeo, not sure, my memory is a bit fuzzy (all I can remember is Daniel Craig as James Bond). Anyway, Bond wins the hand and the car, of course.

The question is, does this really happen in real life?

You better believe it!

Check out this news clip from Avanova.com:

A Russian man lost his wife in a card game after placing her as a bet instead of cash. Andrei Karpov, from Murmansk, ran out of money in a poker game and offered his opponent his wife instead of cash to stay in the game.

When Karpov lost the game and his opponent Sergey Brodov showed up to claim his winnings, his wife Tatiana was so angry that she decided to divorce her husband and started a relationship with Brodov.

She has since married Brodov and said she does not regret leaving her first husband.

She said: “It was humiliating and I was completely embarrassed. But as soon as my ex-husband did that, I knew I had to leave him.”

“Sergey was a very handsome and charming man and I am very happy with him, even if he ‘beat’ me in a game of poker.”

Speaking of crazy! In this day and age you would think that putting a person as your bet would not be possible! However, when you think about it, it all sounds hilarious, doesn’t it? I mean, it bothers me that a man bets on his wife as if he is the “possessor” of him (as if a person could really possess another person). On the other hand, the wife leaves him and marries the other man, sorry but this sounds like something out of a soap opera, or something out of the Middle Ages!

It’s no wonder that people who don’t like poker view it in a negative light most of the time. When they hear or read news like this, their eyes probably widen in amazement, or maybe they shake their heads in dismay. On the other hand, this happened in Russia, where the rules can be quite different from the US or other European countries. It makes me think of Borat, you know that “journalist from Khazakstan”? It’s like something he would do. I hope I have not offended anyone with my reflections in this article. I found it really funny.

So guys, the next time you decide to bet on your wife, make sure you win. Otherwise, you could end up in divorce court!

Technology

5 IoT trends that 2018 should consider

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The internet of things was probably one of the dark technologies at one time, when people were worried about it as they didn’t know much about it. But that time is long gone. IoT has now become the technology of the masses. Everyone is ready to adopt IoT solutions, employ the best IoT developers, and own IoT devices.

In view of such popularity, it is only fair that we study what IoT trends will follow in the future:

Interconnected devices on the rise

We are right now in the middle of a great revolution that is known as the development of the Internet of Things. And this revolution has already resulted in us being surrounded by a plethora of smart devices today.

So obviously this New Year and the years to come after this, everyone will see an increase in such devices. Plus, with developers working to make these devices connect better than ever, we could be seeing something as simple as toothbrushes getting smarter.

Everything around us needs to become more interconnected, better at sharing and analyzing data, and eventually helping people make better decisions.

IoT and mobile phones: the historical relationship

Speaking of technology, the biggest one is probably the one we carry everywhere with us. Our mobile phones, such is the power of mobile phones in our daily lives, that people are trying more and more to connect them with everything around them, so they don’t have to worry about carrying some other device like some kind of remote control.

The mobile phone, regardless of the brand it belongs to today, has become a brand in itself. Therefore, smart IoT devices would be expected to make the smart decision to connect well with their owners’ mobile phones.

Optimized communication, permanent device visibility – these factors will definitely help drive customer engagement in the future.

Data security risk and information breaches

With everything interconnected, smart devices will surely create some security issues for us as well. 9 out of 10 IoT developers have had the same concern regarding this technology, and their fears are well founded.

Whether it’s our TV or baby monitor, everything we thought was completely harmless could now easily be used as a means of cyber attack. The security and sharing of all our important information will no longer be limited to our Smartphone.

All the data that, in one way or another, we continue to generate on a daily basis, will be at risk of being misused, misinterpreted or simply stolen. And there will be little you can do about it. 2018, therefore, sees an increased risk of data breaches due to IoT.

Creative use of Blockchain for IoT

We have all heard of Blockchain, and it would be safe to say that we are all in awe of the way it works. Offering a decentralized control option, it uses highly advanced cryptographic algorithms to develop a secure system.

Doesn’t that sound like an optimal solution to deal with the privacy and security threat that IoT devices are or could be facing now or in the future? Using Blockchain to ensure the privacy of each and every IoT data exchange would further ensure that if by any chance a single device gets corrupted, no other device will bear the brunt.

The decentralized security system will make it difficult to compromise all devices in the chain; therefore, the entire system will be better protected.

Growing investments

The impact of IoT on the world around us is so palpable that now no one can look away from it. Entrepreneurs are looking for the interconnectivity that IoT offers and adopting it in their own models.

Many are even designing their entire business models based on IoT. If you too are considering IoT applications for your business, you are doing the right thing.

Bsquare conducted a study and found that 86% of companies are adopting IoT solutions, while 95% also believe that IoT could be a good solution. This has further led to global IoT spending approaching $1.4 trillion by 2021, according to an IDC analysis report. So 208 could be looking at investments going as high as… well, there’s no telling how high it could go.

So where is IoT taking us?

It is taking us through technological cracks to technological heights, which we never knew existed, which seemed unimaginable until some time ago. The potential of this technology has always been immense.

Throughout this time, since its inception, the Internet of Things has had a huge impact on how we communicate with the devices around us, how we build and digitize our businesses, and how we exchange and even monetize data.

IoT has taken us on this incredible multi-billion dollar journey while changing our concept of connectivity, privacy and business in general. Speaking of security, it sure has been giving us all a bit of a hard time; But every day, developers are hard at work creating ultra-sophisticated protocols to maintain our privacy in a world influenced by IoT.

Business

Could you design the perfect window on the world?

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Where would you start if you wanted to specify a modern window system that was simply the best at meeting all of the many criteria required of it today?

Being impervious to all of our weather conditions, including ice, rain, sun, salt/sea spray, would probably be a good start, perhaps followed by an extra-long lifespan, and maintenance-free at all times. The wider color gamut would also be vital. However, considering the damage and wear and tear any window could take, the option of having it easily repaired and/or painted at any point in its life would also seem like a sensible precaution, on this idealistic priority list, but avoiding the need for have repeat it if you think not. A wide range of window design options would of course be essential, in a variety of narrow and standard profiles.

In terms of our social and sustainability obligations, we must also insist that the window exceed the strictest environmental standards by coming from a benign recycled source and being able to be recycled at the end of its life. In addition, the highest standards of thermal and acoustic insulation must be essential, as well as the highest resistance factor and safety credentials, to provide complete peace of mind and confidence for the specifier and the owner. Ultimately, of course, this package, while desirable, must also be affordable and competitive in every way, and must also represent “best value” in the long run.

Is this a reality, or are we dreaming?

Surprisingly perhaps, this is an absolute reality, thanks to the technological wonder of pultruded FRP Fiberglass. Pultrusion is the manufacturing development that has made it possible to manufacture GRP fiberglass in the long continuous profiles essential for window frames. So now that it’s available, it unleashes the many material benefits of this amazingly strong, tough and durable composite to the UK window market, as has already been done with greater success in the US. climate has already been achieved, helped in part , by pultruded fiberglass windows.

So, to summarize the advantages that can be expected from GRP windows:

* High energy efficiency: “U” values ​​of 0.9 – 1.5 on the total of the window, including the leaves.
* High acoustic performance: Rw 38 achieved with a modest glass specification (4/16/6.4), reducing both weight and cost.
* Meets inner city regulations – where high standards of thermal and acoustic performance are required – now available with Rw 41 and 1.4U value in the same unit. (Normally technically incompatible)
* Independently certified and accredited by a UKAS Test House
* 65% glass content, of which at least 30% is from a recycled source.
* BREEAM/CfSH compliant, providing additional credits, which can be verified.
* 50 – 75 years of useful life + 25 years of minimum guarantee
* “Best Value” proven even over PVC based on total cost of life analysis, and even against softwood.
Competitive in price with aluminum and aluminum-wood composite windows – ‘Super’ competitive when U-values ​​are similar.
* Any RAL color (200 options) – repair and/or refinish is easy.
* Assured by Accredited Design – Font Preferred Specification.
* The most sustainable, best value and low maintenance option in the long term.
* Manufactured in the UK to minimize CO2 emissions from excessive road transport.
* Rugged: Meets MOD-DE “DMG2 Normal” Anti-Terrorist Glazing Specification, and is used in “Secure Units for Young Mental Offenders”

Architects, contractors and clients from the largest and most prestigious developments (Celtic Manor Hotel and Golf Complex, home of the Ryder Cup in 2010) and Birmingham University’s Masons Hall for students) to the most modest residential projects, both private and social housing, new construction or rehabilitation. The popularity of GRP fiberglass windows is increasing exponentially.

Fiberglass windows are now the fastest growing option in the US commercial market and also the preferred option for the most demanding residential customers. This popularity is now spreading to the UK, where fiberglass is already specified in many major school projects across the country, as well as nursing homes, apartment blocks, community centres, health and hospital projects and many more. .

At the very time that a superior window material is required to help us achieve a reduction in CO2 emissions and an increase in the sustainability of buildings, GRP fiberglass has come along to help significantly in this important area.

Home Kitchen

A guide to expanding your kitchen storage space

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Regardless of the size of your kitchen, two complaints always top homeowners’ lists: not having enough storage space or not being able to use it effectively. But while these issues may have been a major source of frustration in the past, today’s your lucky day: We’re here to give you six expert tips for expanding your storage with everything from low-budget appliances to high-end kitchen cabinets. quality. Read on to find out how to solve your kitchen problems the smart and easy way, which may even leave you with room to spare!

1. Decide on the drawers

Switching from cabinet doors to drawers is one of the hottest trends in the industry this year…and for good reason! While cabinet doors and chaos go hand in hand, full-extension drawers are a much more practical and tidy solution, allowing you to see all of your contents without having to bend down or move items out of the way. All you need to get a complete overview of your drawers is one glance – as long as you’ve organized them, that is!

2. Opt for the Organization

Our advice to keep your drawers organized leads us to the next point: how to systematize them effectively. After all, your drawers are only as good as their organization: if they’re crammed full of messy items, it won’t matter if they spill out! By making use of organizers such as shelves, dividers or trays, you will be able to locate items quickly and easily, ensuring that your high-quality kitchen cabinets live up to their potential.

3. Take advantage of the corners

Sometimes we can’t have it all: No matter how much we want a flawless kitchen design, the size and shape of the room and cabinets may not match. But instead of letting awkward angles and corners sit empty, why not think outside the box? Perhaps you could fill the space with the pantry you’ve always wanted, a shelf for cookbooks and nutritional guides, or wall hooks, from which you can hang bulky pots and pans. Regardless of where your creative ideas take you, you’ll reap the benefits when you realize how much you’ve tidied up your countertops and cabinets.

4. Invest in the kitchen island

Too often, kitchen islands are seen as primarily decorative, serving only as a casual dining area or a place to toss (and then forget about) sundries. If these are the only functions of your own island, it’s time to dig a little deeper: couldn’t it also serve as the ideal storage space? The answer is a resounding yes – you can equip the base with high-quality kitchen cabinets. Once again, the installation of drawers is probably the best option to optimize space and organization. Oh, and while you’re at it, why not clean up the stuff that’s sitting on your island countertop and put it away in your new drawers?

5. Clean your cabinets

Even if you switch to drawers, your kitchen may still have top rows of cabinets that could use a makeover. Instead of pushing items into their dark depths, it’s worth adding shelving to the interior space to improve visibility and organization. What’s more, you can use over-the-door hangers for everything from pots and pans to aprons and cleaning towels. When you think about it, it’s amazing how much potential storage space often goes unused!

6. Clever additions

Now, if you’re on a budget, or try all these tips and space is still tight, don’t give up just yet: there are a range of simple, budget-friendly solutions that will make a world of difference. High-quality kitchen cabinets and islands are all very well, but investing in a few inexpensive gadgets, like a pegboard for utensils or a magnetic knife rack, can work too. If you don’t have an island or just need extra storage space, you can also purchase a folding island, which will provide you with additional countertop as well as storage space. And the best part about all of these options is that none of them break the bank!

Whether you’re ready for a complete remodel or looking for a quick fix, these six storage tips promise not to disappoint. From installing high-quality kitchen cabinets and islands to maximizing the storage potential of your existing space, you’re certainly not short of options—all you have to do is get creative!

Auto

How to fix “Photoviewer” errors

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In today’s generation of social media, taking photos is now as easy as breathing. It’s no wonder that a popular social networking site gets 350 million photos uploaded each day among its 1.15 billion users. Windows users in particular are well acquainted with using Windows Photo Gallery or Photo Viewer (depending on your operating system version). Once the photos arrive on your computer, these apps will let you work magic with some of the uploaded photos. You have probably tried to rotate, resize, flip and crop the images to your liking. You can also specify how you want to print the selected photo. You also have the option to send photos via email. If you’re sending photos to friends, you can burn them to a CD using those applications. Collecting and selecting photos is also much easier. In fact, there are a lot of things you can do with, and Photoviewer.dll is what allows programs to run smoothly.

What is “PhotoviewerDLL”?

It is an essential system file to run Windows Gallery. Basically, it allows photos to be opened in Gallery by simply clicking on their respective files. Each time you click on an image file (for example, IMG1001.jpg), one of the “Photoviewer.dll” command line options is executed, such as the following:

“rundll32 “C:ProgramFilesWindows Photo ViewerPhotoViewer.dll”, ImageView_Fullscreen IMG1001.jpg”

The parameters will be executed on the backend and the end result is when the photo is displayed.

Do you have a DLL problem?

It will be a real bummer if you run into issues where you can’t view your photos or make any necessary edits before showing them to the world. When photo viewing programs are not working properly, you often encounter one of the following error messages:

“missing” or “could not find”
“not a valid win32 application”

So what does this dll file accumulate?

Corrupted or infected image files accessing the DLL file are some of the main causes. If you downloaded an image from the Internet, for example, and it came with a virus, that could mess up your computer’s registry.

A failed installation or update of Windows Photo Gallery could also cause errors with the DLL file. This usually happens when a user upgrades from Windows Vista to Windows 7. In fact, one of the most common Windows 7 photo viewer errors is missing or deletion of DLL files from the photo viewer directory “C:Photo Viewer Files”. programWindows”.

As with other DLL errors, accidental removal or replacement is also a major cause. There are also some viruses that delete these files as a way to destroy your system.

So how do you fix problems?

Many online references, forums, or technical advice sites often recommend that you obtain a copy of Photoviewer.dll online. However, this is quite risky as dlls in general, similar to executable files, can contain malicious or extremely harmful data and code.

For example, a file you download from the Internet may have manipulative code that can delete photos even if a crop or resize command is executed. Hackers can also use an infected file to access not only your precious photos but also other sensitive information on your computer. It can also be used to invade your privacy as some photo files contain location and time stamps.

While antivirus programs may be able to do something about the corrupted file, they may not be able to completely fix the problem. Once the registry keys are changed, they are beyond the reach of most antivirus programs.

The last resort is to reinstall your Windows operating system from scratch. But keep in mind that this is a laborious and time-consuming effort. You will be prompted to back up all of your files (not just your photos, but ALL of your other files). And if an infected file manages to get into your backup, it will most likely bring the virus to your newly installed system.

One of your best courses of action when dealing with corrupt dll files is to purchase a dll repair tool. This tool specializes in restoring lost files as well as fixing altered registry values ​​to their correct state. Your computer system will be back to normal in no time after the tool has diagnosed and fixed all potential issues. The time spent searching online for manual solutions will be shortened once the tool has done its magic.

Health Fitness

Abdominoplasty – A new version of an old procedure is trademarked

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Flat is out. Sculpted is in fashion. Do you need proof? Read the August 3, 2008 article in New York Magazine promoting the “new” facelift technique chosen by Madonna, Demi Moore and Michelle Pfeifer. The article explains that the “old” facelift technique creates a lifted yet flat facial appearance, while the new facelift is more like Mother Nature intended, with the natural contours and sculpture of a youthful face. Likewise, High-Definition Tummy Tuck(TM), a revolutionary tummy tuck procedure registered by California plastic surgeon Dr. Siamak Agha, uses sculpting to create the appearance of healthy, well-contoured abs one step further. of the traditional abdominoplasty. flatter results. Take a look at the Victoria’s Secret models: they have sculpted three-dimensional abs.

A tummy tuck (called tummy tuck by medical personnel), is a plastic surgery procedure that removes sagging skin and excess abdominal fat caused by previous pregnancies, normal aging, and/or weight loss. When combined with breast implants and/or a breast lift, it is often called a “Mommy Makeover”. Women all over the world have embraced the opportunity to recapture their pre-pregnancy silhouette that the Mommy Makeover procedure offers. Also, for people who have worked hard to lose weight only to be left with sagging skin and tissue, the traditional tummy tuck has given them a flat abdomen.

To achieve a flat stomach without surgery, men and women often spend many hours doing abdominal exercises and must follow a strict diet. However, exercise and diet can’t get rid of stretch marks, shrink belly skin, or tighten abdominal muscles stretched by pregnancy and weight gain. Although the surgical route will cost more than a gym membership, it can be a logical investment for men and women who have lost a significant amount of weight, as well as women who have broken up with their families and want to get rid of stretch marks and a flabby belly. .

The High Definition (TM) tummy tuck offers all the benefits of the traditional tummy tuck, but goes several steps further to create a three dimensional silhouette with six-pack-like fullness over the abdominal muscles and depressions in all the right places. Not to mention a scar that sits 1-1 ½” lower, making it much harder to see. In other words, it’s a sculpted result compared to the flat result of the traditional tummy tuck procedure. Flat is out. Sculpted it’s inside

In a traditional tummy tuck, the surgeon makes an incision in the bikini line, that area of ​​the lower abdomen usually hidden by bikini bottoms or panties, that is, about 1″ above the pubic bone. The area is then lifted to the lower ribs, after which the loose underlying abdominal muscles are bound and sutured, the navel is relocated to its new position on the abdomen, and the skin is pulled down to the incision site.A tummy tuck will remove the stretch marks of the lower abdomen on the skin that is removed.Unfortunately, this technique does not necessarily result in the natural look of a youthful belly, and the scar is often more noticeable than one would like.

The High-Definition Tummy Tuck(TM) procedure is separated from the traditional tummy tuck to create a more sculpted appearance: (A) the incision is 1-1 ½” lower, placed within the pubic hair and in the groin crease which greatly minimizes the appearance of the scar; (B) the abdomen is carefully liposuctioned to sculpt fatty areas and trim the waist; (C) some fat is left to mimic the much sought after chiseled abdomen, and (D) the Lower scar technique lifts the front of the thigh.

This signing procedure has been highlighted by prominent and highly respected news sources such as CNBC, Reuters, Smart Money and over 100 print publications.

Both the traditional tummy tuck procedure and the High Definition Tummy Tuck(TM) are performed under general anesthesia in a hospital operating room or accredited outpatient surgery suite, such as a plastic surgeon’s office, and should only be performed by a highly qualified surgeon. plastic surgeon with the training and experience to create reliable results.

Lifestyle Fashion

Relieve Yeast Infection Symptoms – How To Stop That Relentless Itch!

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Nice title huh? This is exactly how someone with a yeast infection feels. Anything that relieves yeast infection symptoms is worth gold to the person looking for it. However, in this article you will learn how to get the most desired relief without paying the price of gold for it.

Vaginal yeast infections are very unpleasant, to say the least. You can’t think of anything else but finding something that will give you that wonderful relief. Now you are even online looking for that same relief. I can tell you that there is a way to get the relief you are looking for. You can address your itching and burning right now and move on to the bigger issue of addressing the root cause and curing your infection.

Are you ready? Cider or white vinegar is excellent for relieving symptoms. The vinegar will stop the itching and burning almost immediately! Just applying it to the area will relieve you of these symptoms. You can also mix it with water and make a shower liquid that you can use. Sounds pretty amazing, doesn’t it?

These are just some of the home remedies that you can use to treat the symptoms that you have. What’s really cool is that you probably already have a lot of these substances in your home. No doctor visits and no antifungal creams that don’t work the way you want them to.

Home remedies for many different conditions are becoming more and more popular today. First because they work and second because you don’t have to worry about side effects. Not to mention the money and time you’ll save!

Once you have your symptoms under control, you’ll want to address the underlying reason you developed this infection. Somehow, her bacterial balance was upset, and this allowed the yeast in her body to turn into a candida overgrowth.

Now comes the part of bringing back the healthy balance of bacteria and getting rid of the candida infection. Using the natural ingredients like vinegar, garlic or yogurt and adding some other simple steps to it will ensure your full recovery from this yeast infection. You will change your diet a little. You’ll also make some simple lifestyle changes.

Your diet along with the natural ingredients I talked about will relieve yeast symptoms and help restore the important balance of your bacteria. So you can stay healthy!

Pets

Advice on intercultural long-distance relationships

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Lindsey and Juo met while Lindsey was studying abroad at Ewah Womans University in Seoul, South Korea, in 2015. She was there to study for a full year when, out of the blue, Juo messaged her on Instagram. Lindsey was hesitant at first, but she decided it would be a great way to make a friend in Korea. After a few casual dates with friends, Juo asked Lindsey to be his girlfriend on his birthday in November 2015. Since Lindsey returned to the US in June 2016, they have been in a long-distance relationship with Lindsey. living in Florida and Juo living in South Korea. They see each other every 4 months for 2 months at a time. Giving all her effort in the relationship and using the distance to make their hearts grow bigger. Lindsey and Juo will graduate from college this December, and Lindsey plans to return to Korea in July 2018 after applying to be an English teacher there.

questions to her
On our first date…

Honestly, I kept thinking of all the things that could happen… and worst case scenario, a scene straight out of the movie “Taken.” She made the trip to my campus and patiently waited for me with flowers and a heartfelt letter in her hand. We had lunch, we tried to talk but our nerves got the better of us, and then we went shopping for a winter coat since I had no idea how to prepare for winter after spending my entire life in Florida.

During the first few months of dating, my deciding factor would be…

any kind of lie. If you are not sincere in the early stages of our relationship, that means instability later on. The other (dumb) thing for me would be eating with my mouth open… that’s always been a hobby of mine.

I learned that He is the one for me when…

He told me that he would always take care of me and that no matter how much time passes, he will wait for the day when we can be together. Her dedication sealed the deal.

I had a moment of culture shock when…

we decided to wear a couple outfit for the first time! In America, it’s not popular for couples to show up like this wearing matching clothes, so when we did it I thought it was really cool but I LOVED it at the same time. Now, I feel like Juo and I are matching some part of our outfits most of the time and we both enjoy that!

3 things I love about him are…

the way He cares about me. He always asks me if I’ve eaten or how my sleep was. She offers me her coat when she is cold or her shoulder when I feel tired. For example, we were going home on the subway one night after a long day and Juo had seized the moment to use his jacket to cover my legs so he could sit comfortably on my lap while I rested my head on his shoulder. .

The second thing is that he understands me.. He takes the time to listen and listen to what I’m saying. He’ll hear me vent, and then he’ll tell me it’s okay and to let it go. He doesn’t let our language difference get in the way. If he needs more explanation he will ask and he will never say never mind or give up and for me that is important.

Third, he gives his all to our relationship.. She always thinks about our future and openly talks about it. He feels comfortable with me and shows me his love continuously. There has never been a time when she couldn’t sense his true mind or intentions. For example, a recent topic we’ve gotten stuck on is the idea of ​​adopting a dog or cat when I move to Korea. It may seem like a simple topic but in reality it is planning a part of our future and wanting to grow together.

The biggest misconception about your country and its culture was…

the idea that Korean guys in Korea would never see a relationship with a foreigner as real. I was always told to be cautious and that they may just see you as an easy target or a fun experience to show off to your friends.

The most beautiful thing he did for me was…

Make a personalized photo album with all our memories of our first year together. As a year-long gift to me, Juo created a huge book filled with image after image of all the things we had done together. It had dates written on every page and little captions for each photo. I couldn’t believe that he would have done something like that and for me it was the most special thing I have ever received because I could see all the time and love he had put into it. It is something I will treasure forever.

The second thing was that he proudly waited for me at the airport with the most beautiful bouquet of flowers I had ever seen and we both fought back tears as we hugged each other for the first time in months. Seeing the love of your life standing there waiting for you with the biggest smile on her face is one of the best moments anyone in a long distance relationship can experience. Those moments are priceless.

During this relationship, the most important thing I learned about myself was…

that I can be patient and I can say that I learned what it means to show love beyond physical actions. Love can be seen in the words they say to each other and the effort they give every day. I know that distance is only a problem in a relationship if you make it one. I have become a very patient person and now understand that waiting is only part of our journey. Juo and I are in this for the long haul and if that means waiting months, so be it. Honestly, it was a skill that I lacked in the past, but this relationship has changed that.

If there is one piece of advice I could give to my Western friends who are in AMWF relationships, it would be…

be yourself without limitations. There is never a limit to how much you can learn about another person’s culture. There is never a limit to becoming a better version of yourself without changing who you are. Finally, there will never be a limit on who you find love and a connection with. Know that it’s okay to hug people with different races, ethnicities, religions, and cultures because no one says you have to find love within someone or something familiar.

questions to him
Asking her out for the first time was…

exciting. I first saw her on Instagram and she seemed so beautiful that I had to message her. After talking together for a while, I couldn’t wait to meet her in person, so I plucked up the courage and asked!

I learned that Ella is right for me when…

She told me that she would love me forever. Some people think it’s easy to say, but for me it’s something very special because I can really feel her mind. Besides, she always knows how to surprise me. For example, she mailed me letters for no reason and filled them with our photos. She always writes me a sweet message on the inside too.

I had a culture shock when…

told me that there really wasn’t a public transportation system in Florida. She Said There Is No Subway Or A Great Bus System And I Was Surprised! After visiting her in Florida for the first time, I later understood that most people used cars, so there was no need for public transportation.

3 things I love about her are

she loves me unconditionally. I have never felt this kind of love before and it makes me feel special. No matter what happens, I know that she will be by my side and I will absolutely do the same for her.

She is always thinking of me. He recently told me that every time he talks about me or thinks about me, he will touch our couple ring that we wear. I feel like we share our feelings. If I am happy I can share that happiness with her. If she is sad, I can understand her sadness and do my best to make her happy. She understands me, she makes me happy, she’s beautiful… how can I not love her? Sometimes I still can’t believe she’s my girlfriend!

The biggest misconception about your country and its culture was…

that I thought his eating habits would be similar to what I saw in movies and TV shows. When I went to America, I thought I would see everyone eating fast food or frozen dinners every day, but that was not true. I will say that I think eating out is definitely more popular there than in Korea, but it’s not what the movies make it seem like.

The things he likes to do to have fun with me…

they are traveling and talking! We are obsessed with traveling and creating memories around the world. Every time we are together we always plan a trip. Our first trip together was to Tokyo, Japan in 2016! These days we are already planning our next trip for when I go to visit her in the United States. With her, there is never a dull moment. Every time we video chat, call or send messages, we always laugh at something or make ourselves smile.

During this relationship, the most important thing I learned about myself was…

the need to understand. After being with Lindsey for almost 2 years, I have improved my understanding and listening. Even though she’s American and I’m Korean, I realized that doesn’t play a role in our ability to understand each other. I feel like we get to know each other better because we’re both interested in each other’s culture.

If there is one piece of advice I could give to my Asian friends who are in AMWF relationships, it would be…

that if you are in long distance now or would like to have a relationship with someone from a different country in the future, I will just tell you not to give up! If you can’t stay together now, you have to show all your love and feelings for that person. Talk about your future. Find out where you both want to be in the future and plan for that. It will keep you both excited and set a goal for all of you to reach.

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40+ Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Costs

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There are several articles titled “7 Ways to Save on Car Insurance” or “5 Tips to Lower Your Car Insurance Costs” etc, but wouldn’t it be great to have all those savings tips and discounts in one place? ? Below you will find such a list for auto insurance. This list is a comprehensive overview of all the opportunities to save on car insurance in Canada and was compiled based on the results of numerous discussions with insurance brokers and through analysis of different insurance offers.

1. Compare prices: Search, compare and change insurance companies. There are many insurance providers and their price offers for the same policies can be very different, so use several online tools and talk to several brokers as each one will cover a limited number of insurance companies.

two. Package: Do you need home and auto insurance? Most companies will give you a discount if you combine them.

3. Professional Membership: Are you a member of a professional organization (for example, Certified Management Accountants of Canada or the Air Canada Pilots Association)? Then some insurance companies offer you a discount.

4. Students: Being a student can only result in a student discount.

5. Former students: Graduates of certain Canadian universities (eg University of Toronto, McGill University) may be eligible for a discount from certain insurance providers.

6. Employees / Unionists: Some companies offer discounts to union members.

7. Seniors: Many companies offer special prices for seniors.

8. Direct insurers: Have you always dealt with insurance brokers/agents? Getting a policy from a direct insurer (i.e. insurers that work through a call center or online) can often be cheaper (but not always) as they don’t pay an agent/broker commission for each policy sold .

9. Annual vs. monthly payments: Compared to monthly payments, annual payments save insurers administrative costs (such as billing) and therefore reward you with lower premiums.

10. Loyalty: Staying with an insurer longer can sometimes result in a long-term policyholder discount.

11. Annual review: Review your policies and coverage every year, since new discounts could be applied to your new life situation if it has changed.

12. Welcome discount: Some insurers offer a so-called welcome discount.

13. Compare your costs: Knowing how much other consumers similar to you are paying for their insurance can help you identify the cheapest insurance providers.

14. Auto Insurance Deductibles: Increase your auto insurance deductibles if you think you are capable of incurring higher damage payments in the event of an accident. This is especially suitable for more experienced car drivers.

15. Being a second driver: Do you drive a car only from time to time? Become a second driver instead of being a primary driver

16. Minimum coverage: Do you drive an old car without great value? Get the minimum coverage required by law (mainly liability) without collision damage (you’re still protected if you damage someone’s car, but damage to your car won’t be covered)

17. Minimum coverage: Do you drive an old cheap car? So just get a minimum coverage plan required by law (mainly liability) without collision damage coverage (does not cover damage costs for your vehicle)

18. Take advantage of your credit card: Check if your credit card insurance includes rental car protection. Paying with a card that has rental car protection insurance can save you about $20 a day in collision damage waiver fees.

19. Take advantage of rental car coverage: If you frequently rent cars and have a car insurance policy, you should check to see if your own car insurance policy actually covers the rental car. If so, you can save on all collision damage waiver costs for rental vehicles.

20. Rental Car Driver: If your current auto insurance policy doesn’t cover your rental car, you can often add it as a rider (policy extension) for $20-30 a year. Compared to the $20 a day you’d pay to rent a car, that’s not a bad deal!

21. Rent, rent, rent: Car insurance costs differ from province to province (for example, moving from Ontario to Quebec will almost certainly cut your insurance costs in half). If you’re moving within a province, you should check for changes in car insurance costs, and ideally, move to a place where costs are lower (for example, Burlington, Ontario has one of the lowest insurance rates). highest car rates in Ontario)

22. CAA Member: CAA Members: Are you a member of the CAA? Some insurance providers will reward you with lower insurance premiums, including of course the CAA.

23. Dash Cam: Get a dash cam for your vehicle. Although installing a dash cam doesn’t result in direct savings (insurance companies don’t offer any insurance discounts related to dash cams), it can prove that you’re not at fault when it comes to an accident. The result is that you avoid unfair premium increases.

24. Driving Course: Some insurance providers acknowledge that successfully completing a driving course can help lower your premiums.

25. Improve your driving record: Do you have a bad driving record? Every three years, previously incurred tickets are removed from your insurance history and your insurance premiums may decrease.

26. At-fault accidents: Have you been in a couple of accidents in the past where you were at fault? With a little patience (six years without accidents), your risk profile will improve and you can once again enjoy reasonable insurance premiums.

27. Age: Older drivers enjoy lower auto insurance premiums. So in several years your premiums can go down.

28. Make and model of car: Choose your car wisely, as some car models are more susceptible to theft or even have a history of riskier driving (for example, Toyota Camry, Acura MDX, Toyota RAV4, and Honda Civic are often quite expensive to insure)

29 Good student: Yes, having good grades can have many positive impacts, including on your car insurance rates! For example, an insurance company rewards students under the age of 25 and with good grades (B average or higher) with a discount of up to 25%.

30. Multi Car Pack: Bundle multiple cars into one policy and your rate can go down

31. Anti-theft system: Installing a certified anti-theft system in your car reduces the risk of theft and therefore can lead to insurance discounts.

32. Winter tires: Having winter tires is important for winter driving safety, but it can also help lower your insurance premiums.

33. Repair costs: Choose a car that costs less to repair if damaged. Repair costs for certain cars (eg Mini Cooper or BMW) are higher than others (eg Ford Focus) and insurance providers know it.

34. Claims history: Maintaining a clean claims history can sometimes be more financially feasible than filing claims for minor damage repairs, which could result in increased premiums. Contacting an insurance provider/broker might help you figure out what makes sense.

35. Being married: In most provinces, your marital status affects your insurance premiums (except Nova Scotia)

36. Short distance to work: Finding a home close to where you work reduces the distance you need to drive to work each day and therefore results in lower insurance premiums.

38. Drop glass coverage: For cars with cheap windshields, it may be cheaper to leave the glass coverage since in combination with the deductibles to pay in the event of an accident, you would pay more. It’s up to you to calculate.

39. Discounts for retirees: Some insurance companies will offer different retirement discounts for drivers.

40. Disabilities: Some companies offer discounts for people with disabilities.

41. Hybrid vehicles: Many companies reward driving a hybrid vehicle with lower insurance premiums.

42. Private Garage: Parking your car in a safe place (for example, private or secure garage) typically results in lower insurance premiums with car insurance providers.