Rants and Raves of a Bum: 2018

Many online shoppers want to find the best deals when they are shopping online. This is because it means that they will have to pay less for what they are looking to buy. The problem they face is the fact that most of them do not know how they can find the best deals. This means that they end up missing out on these deals. iHerb customers face the same problem since most of them are unaware of some of the ways that they can land on IHerb deals and coupons. Here are some of the tips which you need to know the next time you are shopping on Social Jio.

1. Go for trial products

One way that you can be able to save big is to go for the new iHerb products on the market. This is because the trial products are given a 90% discount for both new and existing customers. Social Jio automatically takes of 90% of the original price to new and loyal customers on a wide range of selected items. The good thing about this is that these offers are available on every day of the week meaning that it’s hard to miss some of their selected products which they have for offer.

2. Take advantage of the coupon

New and existing customers can also take advantage of the coupons which are given almost every week. What you get is 5% of any order which you purchase. The most important thing is to check the updated list. To enjoy the discount you have to spend at least $40 and you have to type in the special code which is given for the coupon to apply. For new users, they can take advantage of the double coupon because they can use a welcome discount and also on all discounts for any purchase. Apart from the coupons which are offered regularly, loyal iHerb online shoppers can also enjoy 5 percent loyalty credit which they can apply on their subsequent order. The other good thing about this credit is that it’s applicable within a 90 period. This means that you have adequate time to decide what you need to purchase and have time to make your purchase.

3. Check special items and clearance products

Another very effective way that customers can find some of the best iHerb deals is to check to their special items. This is because there is a 20% discount which is offered on all special items. Look for the special items which contain iHerb special discount which you can enjoy. Another way you can enjoy a special deal is y checking the clearance products which they looking to sell. These products are usually given off at 60 percent discount. This is a pretty amazing deal buying products which have 60 percent of its priced slashed off. To enjoy these amazing offers you can find the codes for the special items and clearance sales code at Social Jio site.

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One of the most visited rooms in our homes is our bathroom. It’s a place where we can relax and make ourselves beautiful. It’s a room where you get to do your own thing without any distractions. So it is only fitting that we remodel and do a few upgrades every now and then in this part of the house to make our experience more comfortable and efficient. With the constant development of new technologies every day, upgrading our bathrooms will not only make them look even more luxurious, but it will make the functionality better than ever.

Here are the top 2 upgrades that you should try for your high-class bathroom.

1. Multiple Shower System

If you are staying in a luxurious hotel, you have probably already seen those fancy multiple shower systems that never fail to make your showering experience so much better. So if you are considering upgrading your high-class bathroom to an even better one, consider replacing your current shower with those multiple shower systems.

It’s a stylish update that will also make things more efficient. It’s a huge investment but it will definitely be worth it if you will use if every day. When you are on the lookout for this big change, make sure to get one that is considered one of the best and hottest choices today.

Do proper research and read some reviews so you will know which one is the best for you. Make sure to consider reading the full review so you will know the entire context of what you are getting. This way, spending thousands of dollars for your bathroom improvement is going to be the best decision you will ever have.

2. Ambient Lighting Fixtures

Proper lighting makes a huge impact on your overall home design. Whether you like it or not, spending more money for great lighting fixtures will make your home even better. Choosing the right lighting will set the overall look and feel of your home. So when it comes to upgrading your bathroom, one of the top things that you will have to prioritize is the lighting.

To make your bathroom experience more homey and comfortable, invest in really good ambient lighting fixtures. You may want to get those bar lights that cast light in all directions. Compared to vanity lighting, bar lights are brighter and warm and will make the lighting experience so much better. And make sure to have them placed in a good position to add ambiance and eliminate the shadows from your face when you are facing the mirror.

Upgrading the light source in your bathroom is the best way to give your bathroom a high-end look – no matter what your budget is. It is a worthy investment that you should consider for your bathroom upgrade.

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It can be a bit tricky to sell Venice beach condos simply because they do not appeal to all types of market. Knowing this fact will help you realize that in order for a property to sell well, it should be marketed to a specific group of people. You need to look for people who would like to live near the beach with some money to spare. How else can you sell luxury high-rise condos?

One of the best things that you can do is to include a lot of HD photos on the website where the property can be checked. People want to know how the property looks like before they make an effort to visit the place. It is okay if you are going to upload staged photos. You have all the right to make the property look appealing to the eyes of the potential buyers. People do not want to see bare homes. They want to see real furniture placed so that they can envision how their own furniture would look like.

Brentwood luxury real estate can be hard to sell because not everyone will be able to afford it. Still, this does not mean that it will not be interesting to a lot of people. The more that you make it out to be interesting, the more that people’s curiosity will be piqued. They may tell their friends about it which means that more people will check the property.

There are some people who are into purchasing semi-finished properties. This means that they want to make the finishing touches to the property so that they can personalize it further. You can show how the property looks like. There may even be some people who would like to visit the property in person so that they can see if the finishing touches that they want can be done easily.

One of the best things that you can do to promote condos for sale Los Angeles is to make sure that you will offer a virtual tour of the property that you are selling. Let us say that you are selling a condominium. You can use an application that people can use when they go to your website. It will make them feel that they are touring the actual property from their computer screens or their phones.

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Living in the city means that we, sooner or later, tend to get a bit tired of being urban. Sure, there are all of those cute little coffee shops everywhere and cozy restaurants to eat out in - and you’ll be able to catch any form of public transport to go wherever you want.

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Yet, everyone needs nature and the hustle and bustle of the city life can definitely get the best of anyone.

Here is a handful of ideas for the next weekend to help you out of your concrete blues and soak up some nature instead. A short weekend may not be enough to shake off the city-feeling quite yet but it will surely help you to feel a bit more energized on Monday.

Not able to travel? Meditate

While the very best remedy would, of course, be to simply head out and get some much-needed scenery instead of those tall buildings, this isn’t always an option. If you need to stay at home this weekend but would still like to get away, so to speak, you might want to try meditation.

It’s going to help you out with calming your mind down a bit, make it easier to breathe freely, and get back in touch with your own thoughts. It’s the kind of stuff that a good walk in a beautiful forest would do for you in a matter of minutes but, when you can’t get away, meditation is a great option.

Start by having a look at this article if you’re new to meditation and find a quiet area, first of all. If you live right by a busy road, it might help to put on some calming music instead in order to block out the noise from the street below.

Get cooking

Another way to feel a bit more in touch with yourself a bit if you’re not able to flee the city to look for some land sales outside of the city quite yet is to cook up a meal at home. This is even better if you usually dine out, by the way, as an apartment filled with home cooked aromas will help you to snap out of your concrete blues and connect a bit with nature.

Head over to a local farmer’s market, for example, and hand select your vegetables first. Handling food, cooking for others and working your magic in the kitchen is therapeutic, in a way, and you will definitely feel like the sound of passing cabs and the grinding of coffee from the nearby baristas are miles away rather than right around the corner.

Fill your apartment with plants

Finally, there is no better way of getting back in touch with nature than cultivating your own garden at home. This is quite easy if you have an apartment that enjoys a lot of natural light, by the way, as you’d otherwise have to settle for the plants that enjoy darker conditions.

Start with herbs, for example, to complement your new cooking habits and notice how much fresher your space seems when you’re able to have some greenery around you.

It may not be quite the same as living in the middle of a picturesque countryside area but, as long as we live in the city, it’s definitely the next best thing.

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Manila, Philippines – After weeks of exciting playoffs happened in 3 venues. Fifteen squads are set to claim supremacy in the Rules of Survival – Nimo TV- Philippine Champions League Season 1.

With over 300 squads who tried their luck during the qualifiers and 45 squads who advanced in the dreaded playoffs, 15 squads are set to face each other in the final round of the biggest Rules of Survival Tournament in the Philippines this Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Mineski Infinity Taft.

“We are delighted in the turnout of our first event in the Philippines, and we are excited to know who will represent the Philippines in the upcoming Rules of Survival Southeast Asia Tournament” Henry Zhao, Overseas Executive.

The 15 squads who will compete this weekend are the following: Bakunawa B, Savage.ROX, Savage Gaming and Bakunawa A of Mineski Infinity Taft; Kudos Gaming, CLG, Comeback <3, Evo Groundz and Team Marshall of Mineski Infinity Morayta and Representing Mineski Infinity Cubao is Young Blood, Sealteam Peenoise, Chupon Gaming, XO-ideas, and Cheater Slayer Nambawaa; completing the line up is the crowd favorite Team Mix of Mineski Infinity Cubao.

Winners of the tournament will bring home Php 100,000 for the 1st Prize, Php 80,000 for 2nd Prize and Php 50,000 for 3rd Prize. Aside from the Cash Prizes and in-game items, the Top 5 teams will also represent the country in the Rules of Survival Southeast Asia tournament.

Watch the exciting and the exclusive broadcast of the biggest Rules of Survival tournament in www.nimo.tv/rosph

Download the Nimo TV app at Apple app store and Google Play store. Click the link here: https://nimotv.onelink.me/B6cW/25ba46b7

About NiMO TV

Nimo TV is a leading global platform that allows millions of gamers from all around the world to play and broadcast their games to other like-minded players building a community of players, gamers, and fans that drive the conversation, and allows peer-to-peer rewards and recognition. Utilizing a high-quality interactive technology, audiences can interact with streamers, and gain access to exclusive esports events and tournaments, along with unprecedented access to the top streamers from across the region.

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Every car owner has to keep his vehicle running at its best to avoid inconveniences. Therefore, it is essential that you keep up with routine maintenance and inspections. A proper maintained car will reduce future repair costs, maintain the car’s value, and extend its life. In addition, you do not want the traffic police to keep on stopping you due to a broken tail light or missing side mirror. Most of the maintenance procedures are DIY (Do It Yourself), but you need to check with your mechanic from time to time. To help you out, here are four tips to maintaining your car.

The Engine. Your engine needs oil to keep it running. For most cars, you should change the engine oil every three months or 3,000 miles. However, sometimes your oil will need extra attention. If you drive in harsh conditions such as dusty roads or you frequently drive in stop-and-go traffic, consider changing the oil more often. If you regularly go on short trips without allowing your car to warm up, you could contaminate the oil, and it needs regular changing. To make sure that you keep your car running smooth, do the following engine related services often:

Change the oil
Change the oil, air, and fuel filter
Check the spark plugs
Check the PCV valve for proper operation

The Braking System. Most of today’s cars come with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the back. All brakes rely on friction supplied by either a brake pad or a brake shoe to slow and stop the car. The disk brake utilizes a caliper fitted with brake pads to grab the spinning disc. The drum brakes have a wheel cylinder that pushes a brake shoe against the inside of a spinning drum. Brakes have several warning signals when they need attention. For example, the red brake warning light could stay on to mean your hydraulic system is imbalanced. Most people consider some brake noises such as squeals as usual, but they suggest that you need new brake pads or shoes. Anytime you notice something irregular about your brakes, have them checked out. Also, check your car manufacturers’ manual for scheduled maintenance designed to keep your brakes in shape.

The Suspension System. The suspension system includes the shocks, springs, struts, steering, and tires. These components work together to keep you in control of the road. However, sometimes a problem in one area could be a sign of an issue in another part. For instance, if you realize that your tires are wearing unevenly, it may be an imbalance in air pressure. An alignment problem causes excessive wear on one edge of the tire. Have your mechanic check these and other symptoms to keep you on the road. Also, check the power steering fluid, and listen for unusual noises while driving.

The Cooling System. This system keeps your engine at the favorable operating temperature. The system pumps a coolant between the engine and the radiator. Let your mechanic help you check the coolant levels in the reservoir tank and the hoses for wear and tear. He should also provide a flush-and-fill service to drain the dirty fluid and replace it with clean coolant.

Follow a regular maintenance schedule to keep your car safe and running. Consult your mechanic and online feeds for reliable information. My Car Needs This is a reputable source of information on maintenance procedures.

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A lot of people mistakenly believe that an internship is not a necessity; they think that they are going to learn what they have already been learning at college or university. However, an internship and a degree are two different things entirely, which is why you need them both! At college or university, you learn how to think – it is all about theory, whereas during your internship you will learn the hard skills that are required in day-to-day working life. A lot of people leave university without internships and they find themselves at a disadvantage when trying to secure a job. If they manage to get a job, they can often feel at a bit of a loss on their first day, as everything is entirely new to them. This would not have been the case if they had taken an international internship. With that being said, read on to discover five ways international internship experience and an online degree are the perfect combination.

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You will stand out from other applicants – One of the best things about doing an internship is the fact that you will stand out from other applicants when applying for a job. Nowadays, there can be a hundred applicants applying for one position, and an internship can be the difference between you getting asked for an interview or having your application ignored. Plus, as you can do an online degree, like an online BBA in management, at the same time as you do your internship, which speeds up your career route.

You will learn valuable lessons and gain real-life work experience – One of the main benefits associated with doing an internship is the real-life working experience you will gain. At university or college, you simply learn theory, and while this is important, a lot of people struggle to apply this theory to working life. With an internship, you will get working experience, and so you will learn the hard skills that are required to do the job. This will make you much more confident when starting a new job. When you are applying for a vacancy, your potential employer will also see that you know how to function in a real work environment, and this will make them feel more confident about choosing you for the position. It is vital to recognize that there is no other way to gain these hard skills or industry knowledge. How else will you get a taste for a genuine working environment? How else are you going to talk with people that are actively working in the industry? Yes, at university you can talk to lecturers and people that have worked in the industry before. But during your internship, you will build up relationships with people that are active in the industry today, and thus you will gain relevant information, and you also never know what opportunities could present themselves.

Future employees want more work experience – There are plenty of studies and research that has been conducted to support the theory that employers want internship experience nowadays. A recent report conducted by High Fliers Research concluded that there was little chance of college graduates getting a job if they did not have any work experience. Most company owners will admit that this is just as important as a degree, if not more so. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, when it comes to attributes employers want when looking for graduates to hire, an internship is the most important factor. This comes ahead of the reputation of their college, the relevance of their coursework, their extracurricular activities, volunteer experience, their college major, and if they have been employed during college. Most employers will also admit that when they are looking at resumes they will assess the experience section before they take a look at education.

Grades don’t equate to a high work ethic – Just because you have received high grades does not mean that you have a high work ethic. The two do not correlate as much as you may think. Yes, it means that you are intelligent and competent in your chosen subject field. But this does not tell your future employer that you are a hard worker. You can be trained on how to get good grades, but this does not mean you are going to have all of the tools that are needed to succeed in a work environment. However, with an internship, you can show that you have a high work ethic because you have already had to apply yourself in a work environment. You know what it is like to get up and work the same hours every day, you know how testing the workplace can be, you know how much work is needed, and you are willing and able to put in the level of effort that is required.

You will show potential future employers that you are dedicated – When an employer sees an internship on your resume, he or she will see that you have gone to great lengths to make a career for yourself in your chosen industry. This will impress because it indicates that you are dedicated. This level of dedication is not displayed in someone that has got a degree but has made no effort to actively seek work experience that is relevant to the career they want to have. Moreover, potential future employers can contact your former boss from your internship if they want any references. Therefore, someone trustworthy and relevant will be able to testify for your dedication, commitment, and ability, and this will certainly make you stand out from other applicants.

Now you know the five main reasons why international internship experience is just as important as a degree, and so why they both need to be combined. Of course, you need your degree, but without an internship, you will struggle to secure the job you have your sights set on. This is because there seems to be an increasing number of graduates, and thus it is more important than ever before to make yourself stand out.

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Until the arrival of Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) in data processing systems, big companies and industries had a lot of difficulty controlling data flow and communications between their many departments. SAP helps companies manage logistics, finances, human resources, and most other business areas by installing a reliable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. It benefits multiple industries, among which are the following:

1. Car Manufacturing

The manufacturing industry by itself is already very competitive: there are very low-profit margins, meeting customer demand tends to be difficult. Several luxury car manufacturers, for example, use SAP to address the demands of their clientele, which include extensive customizing as well as seamless purchasing. With SAP they can even use real-time analytics in order to react to fast-changing markets, and it also ensures that customers will always have the most updated pricing and technological information.

2. Human Resources

Human resources are the backbone of many organizations as they deal with the human aspect of any industry. They are responsible for screening employees and applicants, processing payrolls, as well as managing the entire workforce. With the integration of SAP, these processes are streamlined and automated, leveling up any organization’s employee engagement. SAP helps consolidate HR data, automates reporting capabilities, and assists HR personnel in finding and managing talent via cloud-based technology.

3. Construction

The construction industry deals with a massive load of materials—both physical and digital. They help construction companies manage data loads, manpower scheduling, inventory, timekeeping, cost accounting, and more. Having a strong SAP partner also allows construction companies to create customized project controls that make real-time reports and adjustments, as well as enhance project management capabilities by streamlining project schedules, budgets, and important resources and materials in a unified and efficient manner.

4. Biotechnology

Demanding as they are, the biotechnology industry requires excellent control and visibility at all levels of the business, from resources to access-granting, to monitoring as well as maintaining hardware. Since many processes in biotechnology laboratories are intricate and time-sensitive, having SAP integrated into their systems allow for managing complex logistics and needs. It also allows their researchers to directly control costs, spend less time waiting for deliverables, and focus more on their innovative research. Having a digitized processing system also allows for research variables to be crunched faster, leading researchers to results quicker, and allows them to conduct even more experiments and research.

5. Food Production

The food and beverage industry is among the largest in the world. Everyone is in constant need of nourishment, so food production is always finding ways to develop and adapt to the changing appetites of the modern world. SAP helps food production industries with maintaining food regulatory compliances, packaging, inventory, and waste management. The automation offered by SAP simplifies these processes and hastens them, allowing for further growth and faster production. It eliminates the risk of manual error and breaks the limits of manual labor, thereby optimizing the capacity of production.

Constant optimization is something that makes or breaks the growth of any industry, and many of the most successful of them credit their success to automation. As hard as they work, humans tend to make mistakes that can hinder business processes. Having a reliable SAP system in place takes away, or at least minimizes human error. It can also significantly level up data processing in a way that benefits all facets of an industry’s infrastructure. While it does not aim to completely replace manual labor, it frees up space and time for them to work faster, more efficiently, and allows them to focus on more crucial pursuits put in for a company’s growth.

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How many of you know people who refuse to exercise for the fear of getting injured? Probably no one.

I do know people who refuse to work out because they are lazy! All kidding aside, sustaining injuries while working out or playing sports is inevitable, and often, a painful part of engaging in physical activities. However, this should not stop us from pursuing a fit and healthy body.

Writing this article brings back a childhood memory. I remember when I first started riding the bike. I probably only have a couple of days of riding experience under my belt when I hit a lamp post. Out of embarrassment and fear of getting into another riding mishap, I stopped riding and have not gone on a bike since then.

It is a shame because biking is such a good way to keep fit. Looking back, I regret not having struggled and worked with the fear of biking. I reckon had I done so, I would be able to join triathlons now. So, today, to keep you, my dear readers, from making the same mistake, I would like to share tips on how to keep fit and avoid injury.

1. Get a Professional Trainer

When I started working out at the gym, I made sure to consult a trainer to make sure that the exercise regimen I follow is appropriate for my health and physical condition.

Having a personal and professional trainer will certainly guarantee your safety during your workout. You are also assured that your efforts will not be in vain as your trainers can help you target your areas of concern. So, if you think that you can exercise on your own, think again.

2. Don’t Skip Your Warm Up

If, like me, you work out right after waking up, your muscles are certainly cold given that they were at rest. Cold muscles are more prone to injury. Warming up increases our body’s core temperature by encouraging blood flow to the working muscles.

Warming up also gives you the opportunity to wake yourself up if you are still feeling sleepy or set your mind that you are about to exert physical effort. Warming up helps prevent cramps and injuries because your muscles are more flexible to do the work.

3. Start Small

It has been said that the risk of injury is greater when you mindlessly and abruptly change your exercise program or add a new exercise.

As with any other skill, we are most likely to mess up if we did not have a proper practice. Such is also the case when it comes to exercising. That’s why it is important to slowly integrate your new exercise or program into your current workout routine. There is no need to rush; to do so would cause more harm than good.

4. Switch It Up

Do you keep on doing the same workout over and over again? Well, chances are, you are getting bored, too.

Switching your workout routines help give the muscles you engage in your usual workout regimen a rest thus reducing the chance of getting injured. Engaging in different sports activities or performing different workout routines also help prevent you from hitting weight loss plateaus.

5. Don the Right Fashion

As big of a klutz as I am, the injuries I sustained while riding the bike was not only because of my lack of skills but also due to my lack of protection. I was only wearing my normal play clothes and none of the protective gear such as helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and ankle braces. You can also wear headbands to keep your face off from sweat. These accessories could have saved me from the wounds I sustained on my elbows and knees had I worn them.

That is why wearing proper attire when engaging in physical activities is a must. The right accessories and clothing will shield you from possible wounds and from more serious injuries. Sure, they are not exactly fashionable, but they can always be removed after you exercise.

6. Eat Well and Hydrate

Sure, exercising is important but eating well and hydrating is just as important too. After all, a healthy body is 90% made in the kitchen and 10% made in the gym. Always remember that eating right is of utmost importance as this will give you the energy to exercise. With proper nutrition, muscle repair will also be a breeze.

7. Cooling Down is Important, Too

You know how when you work out your body is up and running, your heart is beating fast, and you just know it is exerting a lot of effort?

This should not stop abruptly. In the same way that you ease into exercising, you should also ease your way out of it. You can cool down by doing a slow walk or a gentle stretch for five to ten minutes.

This way, your flexibility is maintained even after working out. So, if you begin something (warm-up) be sure to end (cool down) it well, too.

8. Listen to Your Body

For me, this is the most important tip of all. There are days you just don’t feel like exercising; some days you power through it, some days you just can’t - that is okay. The most important thing about working out is the ability to listen to your body and knowing when it needs to stop.

Pushing ourselves to the limit from time to time is okay. However, overdoing it is an entirely different thing. Our bodies have a certain threshold that we must respect and abide by to keep it going.

Keeping fit is very important. As the adage goes, “Health is wealth.” We cannot buy our way through health - we must all work for it. Injuries are inevitable; they happen, but they can be prevented, too.

With proper measures taken, our fear of sustaining injuries should not hinder us from working out and engaging in physical activities. And, if we do sustain any injury, know that as long as we follow the doctor’s orders and do our part to recover well, we will be fine. Remember: what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.