Rants and Raves of a Bum: April 2018

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Partzilla OEM parts are in stock and ready to ship for Honda, Kawasaki, Polaris, Can-Am, Suzuki, Arctic Cat, Sea-Doo and Yamaha motorcycles, ATVs, PWCs and snowmobiles. We also carry thousands of in-stock aftermarket parts and OEM accessories.

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Gaming is fun! So much fun that sometimes it gets addictive. However, it’s not just the games themselves that make gaming fun, the gaming space matters too. That’s why the best gamers not only invest in games but also in the gaming space. To help you take your gaming to the next level, here are 5 tips for creating a gaming space in your home.

1. Get a good gaming chair

If you scout the internet for the best gamers’ rooms, you will quickly realize that part of their appeal is in the chairs they use. Choose a gaming chair the same way you would choose a good car. Go for one that not only has a good aesthetic appeal but one that also offers you the functionalities that a gamer needs, such as full-back reclines. Such a seat will not only help you enjoy your games in comfort, it’s also eye-catching.

2. Remove non-gaming stuff from the gaming space

If you are a serious gamer, then you definitely have gamer friends too. That’s why your house needs to reflect the same. In the gaming room, remove any unnecessary seats such as sofas and add gaming seats. You can also add some extra televisions to the room that can all be connected to the main gaming kit. This will add to the overall appeal of your game space, and attract your fellow gamer friends to come play with you.

3. Play around with the lightning

Part of what makes all the difference between a good gaming space and a bland one is the lighting. Good lighting should accentuate the gaming equipment in your room while blurring everything else. This transforms the room from just an ordinary space to one that is geared towards gaming. Besides, good lightning minimizes your risk of developing eye problems, especially if you game for extended hours.

4. Add soundproof materials

Sometimes gaming can be noisy, but that’s part of what makes it exciting. Unfortunately, too much noise can be a nuisance especially, if you live with family. To create your gaming space without affecting the daily lives of everyone else, invest in some soundproof materials. There are lots of materials you can use to reduce noise levels in your gaming space, without breaking the bank. All you have to do is carry out a little research online, and you will get something that serves you just right, and within your budget.

5. Use your favorite game as a blueprint

As a gamer, there is one game that you love better than any other. Use that as a theme in designing your game space. For instance, if you love to play FIFA online, you can do well with soccer wallpapers. Using your favorite game as a blueprint for designing your game space makes it easier for you to create a perfect game space. That’s because you already have a clear idea of what you want in your mind.

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Singer KZ Tandingan earned new fans with her powerful performances during her stint on China’s high-rating TV show, Singer 2018. Although she did not make it to the finals, KZ made a mark with the Chinese audience, cementing her title as Asia’s Soul Supreme.

Now back in the Philippines, KZ performed for her fans at the SM Mall of Asia on April 22, Sunday, to support the launch of Vivo’s newest flagship smartphone, the V9 with a 24-megapixel AI selfie camera and more. It was her first public performance in the Philippines following her appearance on Singer 2018.

As the crowd roared in welcome, KZ belted out her signature hits like her cover of Lorde’s “Royals,” which she performed on Singer 2018, and Air Supply’s “Two Less Lonely People in the World.” She also sang her original songs, “Labo” and “Mahal Ko o Mahal Ako.”

(Photo 1) Game face on! KZ always ready to give her all as she wowed fans with her topnotch performance at SM Mall of Asia on April 22, Sunday, for the Vivo V9 mall tour.

Vivo Philippines Brand Director Annie Lim, meanwhile, expressed the global smartphone company’s continuous support for KZ.

“Like the rest of the Filipinos, we are very proud of KZ and her achievements on Singer 2018. She embodies the brand’s personality—young, trendy, and techie. We are very happy that someone as talented as her is part of the Vivo family,” she said.

“We can’t wait to see what she’s going to do next,” Lim added.

(Photo 2) TJ thrilled fans at SM Mall of Asia on April 22, Sunday, with his melodious, captivating hits.

The event was even made more special since acoustic balladeer TJ Monterde, KZ’s equally talented boyfriend and fellow Vivo endorser, performed for the event. He sang his own compositions, “Tulad Mo,” “Kahit Kunwari,” and “Ikaw at Ako.”

TJ also had nothing but praises for her girlfriend as she introduced her on stage and encouraged the mallgoers to cheer KZ on.

“KZ deserves a loud crowd,” he said.

(Photo 3) Love birds do make great harmony.

After the pair answered questions from the press and gave away a brand new Vivo V9, they sang their hit duet, “Ikaw at Ako Pa Rin,” which made their fans overjoyed with kilig.

KZ and TJ then went around the Perfect Shot, Perfect View Vivo V9 mall tour experience booths and greeted Vivo V9 buyers and their fans after the program. The two also surprised mallgoers when they dropped by the Vivo kiosk at the SM Cyberzone.

KZ has been a proud Vivo endorser since September 2017. She has also been active in joining Vivo in its mall tours and activities since then. TJ, on the other hand, became a Vivo endorser since May 2017.

Check out Vivo’s official YouTube page for more information:https://youtu.be/d22rnb24L8A.

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

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When you think of the education sector, it’s likely that you think of teaching, but this is not the only career you can pursue. While teaching is the most common route into the education sector, as there are many different roles that need competent staff to fulfill them such as counselors, management staff and other complementary staff like dinner staff and cleaning and maintenance staff.

Though the education sector may not have occurred to you before, if you are looking for a career change and want to make a real difference to young lives, this is the perfect option for you.

What Are the Qualifications I Require?

As you might imagine, if you want to get into the education sector, you will need to be well-qualified yourself. Teachers need to get a bachelor’s degree through some preschool teachers may be able to start working with an associate degree while they work towards their bachelor’s. The older the students you plan to teach, the more highly qualified you will need to be as you will need to be able to teach the curriculum well.

Counseling is another side of education and is an important role as the pressures of exams combined with growing up do affect many students. To do this role you will need to gain a degree in psychology first and then go on to do a Masters of Science in Education School Counseling. There are lots of good schools offering this course and St. Bonaventure University even offers an online course.

If you would like to teach as a business venture - say you want to offer cookery classes or art classes - you won’t necessarily need a qualification but it will set you apart to your target audience. In this case, it is more important that you can show your skill and teach well so after your first classes ask your students for testimonials to go to your website. This kind of teaching is very different as you won’t be teaching a course or aiming to pass an exam but do want your students to learn and have lots of fun. If you aren’t sure whether teaching is for you, this is a good place to start as it offers all the highlights but comes with a little less pressure on results.

What Are the Qualities I Need?

If you plan to go into the education sector you will certainly need to be patient. Education is, obviously, about learning but it is not just focused on the exams at the end. You will need to be able to listen to concerns in any role and solve problems to smooth the educational journey of the students. In this job, patience is key as you can’t rush learning.

You will also need to be willing to work with a wide range of different people. As it takes so many people to make this industry work, you will certainly meet people from all kinds of backgrounds with lots of different talents. While there is naturally some competition in the industry, by and large, the aim here is quite simple: make a difference and do you best. Determination will be your middle name.

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Release the inner Lazaddict in you! Having parcels delivered to your doorstep almost every day is not the only test. Listed below are six things you should know about Lazada as it soon turns 6.

Shakin n’ Deals Birthday parties aren’t complete without games! Lazada adds more fun to online shopping through its Shakin’ Deals. Just log-on to your Lazada mobile app, stay on the homepage and shake, shake, shake away! You get yourself a chance to win up to Php 1,500 that you can use to shop. Don’t forget to invite your family and friends to have some shakin’ fun!

No ghosts, only intangible items! Most likely you have bought everything on Lazada – the foundation on your cheeks, the earring dangling from your ear and the watch on your wrist. Do you know Lazada also sells intangible items? Go to the e-store and you can get yourself prepaid load, a tour in Cebu, Enchanted Kingdom online passes or the latest Microsoft software. You also get to buy vouchers from your favorite restaurants, beauty and wellness shops.

LazadagramThere is no such thing but you can now follow the official stores of your favorite brands the same way you follow your favorite influencers on Instagram. Just click the follow button in the brand’s official store and stay updated with special offers and discounts from your favorites.

Cashless? Get Cashback! No credit card, no problem! Lazada recently launched its e-wallet. Now, you can pay for your Lazada order easily by topping up through BPI, BDO, Metrobank or any 7-11 branch near you. Also, enjoy cashbacks up to 25% for Lazada’s big birthday sale if you load your e-wallet from today until April 23.

Chat Now An avid user of Viber, WhatsApp or Telegram? Want to know if the makeup you plan to buy matches your skin tone or if the shirt comes in XL? Ask the seller through Lazada’s new instant messaging feature called Chat Now. Talk to the seller directly through live chat so you are more confident about your purchase! Who knows, your next BFF could just be your favorite seller.

Six Eventful Years Lazada’s biggest online shopping party is coming soon. Join its 6th Birthday Festival Sale happening from April 25 to 27, 2018 and celebrate great finds from your favorite brands, trusted sellers and the Taobao Collection. Discounts will be up to 90% off with daily flash sales, social media games and special partner vouchers.

The countdown to the biggest birthday bash starts now! You know you’re a true Lazaddict if you have the latest version of the Lazada App. Download the latest version of the Lazada mobile app today and join millions of shoppers to celebrate Lazada’s 6^th year.

About Lazada Group

Launched in 2012, Lazada is the number one online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia – present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. As the pioneer of the eCommerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia, Lazada helps more than 135,000 local and international sellers as well as 3,000 brands serving the 560 million consumers in the region through its marketplace platform, supported by a wide range of tailored marketing, data, and service solutions.

With over 210 million SKUs available, Lazada offers the widest range of products in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion, sports equipment, and groceries. Focused on delivering an excellent customer experience, it offers multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, comprehensive customer care and hassle-free returns through its own first and last mile delivery arm supported by more than 100 logistics partners. Lazada Group is majority owned by Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA).

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An ATV or all-terrain vehicle which is also known as a three-wheeler, four-wheeler, quadricycle, a quad, a quad bike, and etc. It is a vehicle that travels on low-pressure tires. It has a seat for the operator with handlebars for steering control of the vehicle. An ATV is specially designed for all types of terrain use. ATVs are usually limited to off-street use.

Most ATVs are designed for a single operator with some model allowing for a passenger. It operates like a 2 wheeler motorcycle except that ATV has extra wheels for added stability when at slower speeds. Most ATVs are equipped with 3 or 4 wheels.

Honda introduced its first 3 wheeler ATV in 1969 which was designed for recreational use. As ATVs are suitable for use on all kinds of terrain, it became popular and more ATVs were released into the market by other manufacturers.

There are many things you can do with an ATV.

1. You can install a winch on your ATV to pull, haul, drag heavy equipment or stuff or help another ATV rider get unstuck from the deep mud, etc.

2. ATV is great for ploughing of ground for farms, gardens, etc.

3. With a spreader hooked on to your ATV, you can sow seeds easily and quickly.

4. Snow ploughing can be done with a heavy duty ATV snow plough instead of breaking your back shoveling all that thick snow off your driveway.

5. ATV can be used for mowing of lawns or fields.

6. You can use your ATV to spray weed killer to rid your farm from those invasive weeds.

7. ATV is popular among game hunters for transporting hunting equipment and game.

8. ATV is suitable for carrying heavy camping gear and supplies.

9. With a trailer attached, an ATV can be used for transporting of materials to uneven ground.

10. Participating in ATV racing.

To make sure your ATV is performing at its best, it is good to check, service and maintain your ATV regularly. All worn out parts have to be replaced and you can easily source for the various ATV parts for sale online. To get good quality parts, always buy from a reliable company and one that provides quality after sale service. To check out what BikeBandit.com has to offer, you can click here to browse through the parts and accessories available on their website.

If you are searching for Honda ATV parts online, BikeBandit.com has a full selection of genuine Honda ATV parts ranging from air filters to headlights, etc. You can use the handy selection tool provided to help you search for the parts by giving your ATV model name and year.

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I know you will all agree that we always want to reinvent ourselves whenever the seasons change or whether we are feeling blue or simply just want to have a new look. It’s a great way to get inspired and encourage yourself to try new things. If you’re looking for ways on how to revamp your look, there are plenty of fun ways to ‘reinvent’ yourself without getting too crazy or costly.

Change Up Your Makeup
Changing up your natural beauty routine is a great way to reinvent yourself and improve your confidence. You can purchase some new eyeshadows, lipsticks, or try a new makeup look that you shied away from in the past. Don a red lipstick that is certain to add femininity to your look.

Change Your Hairstyle
Changing your hairstyle can be as simple as flipping it on the other side of your head. The simple switch can add a new volume and alter your look. You can also try dyeing your hair with loud and bright colors. Wearing wigs or hair extensions can also be a great alternative if you want to achieve a new hairstyle and hair color without having to spend much in the salon.

Change Your Style
Throw out those old clothes - This is such a fun and simple way to begin the process of reinventing yourself! Go through your closet and dresser: Let go of anything that doesn’t leave you feeling beautiful and confident. When buying clothes, try to add new colors, textures, and cuts to your wardrobe. Step out of your comfort zone and venture out to be more fashionable and creative.

Try Something New
Besides changing your makeup, hair, and style, accessories are also a cost-effective way to update your closet's contents because you can wear them on a daily basis. You can buy pieces of jewelry, watches, and glasses to mix and match with your wardrobe.

For your glasses needs, I have found an online website that sells fashionable eyeglasses at an affordable price. Zeelool, an online glasses shop, is dedicated to providing diverse styles, high-quality and exquisite technology for each eyewear. You can choose from Browline glasses, Cute Eyeglass Frames, Cat Eye Frames and more. They also have cheap glasses frames on sale every day. You can use coupon code: New3 which can be used in your 1st order for $3 off.

Whatever you try is your decision, but just remember never be afraid to explore and get out of the box. We can get so comfortable in our comfort zones that we forget that life is about living and reinvention! Try something new, overcome your mental and physical fears, and start wear what you want now!

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Extra money is always welcome. You can utilize it to buffer routine expenses, buy something you dream of or simply invest in some excellent savings plan that makes it work to offer high returns. The Internet and availability of inexpensive smart-phones have made earning extra income online fairly easy. Working a couple of hours during your free time can earn you fairly good money.

Benefits of Online Work

Flexible hours are the main advantage of working online to earn extra income. Secondly, online tasks can be completed from any location and during commutes. Reputed recruitment portals and those specializing in freelance works list several jobs. Thus, you can take any job that best suits your skills and requirements to make extra income online. Additionally, working online enables you to fine-tune and upgrade existing skills.

Best Ways to Make Extra Income Online

Here we list five jobs that require basic to expert level skills that can help earn extra income online. Understandably, a lot many are on offer. You can select any depending upon the number of hours you wish to work online and amount of money it offers.

Freelance Writer

Anyone with a flair for creative writing can earn good money online as a freelance writer. In the US, a freelance writer earns between US$25 to US$35 per hour, depending upon the content you can create. Freelance writers are required by bloggers and businesses, news media and companies. Nowadays, freelance writers are in huge demand with increasing number of businesses going online. They require excellent content to post on company websites. Freelance writers are also needed by news media to cover geographical locations where do not have full-time correspondents.

Social Media Manager

Should you have the passion for Facebook and Twitter, find a job as social media assistant with one or more businesses. For part-time work, social media managers get between US$15 to US$20 per hour. The pay can go as high as US$30 per hour if you can create excellent content. Social media managers are required by businesses that are serious about customer outreach and receiving consumer feedback. You will post content provided by the employer on their Facebook page, respond to comments from ‘friends’ and ‘followers’ and perform other tasks like Tweeting about products and services of the employer.

Virtual Assistant

Freelance virtual assistants are needed by companies that are marketing products online through their own website as well as online retailers such as Amazon and eBay. The job pays between US$ 10 and US$ 15 per hour. Your task is to upload product listings on the employer’s website and those of other e-retailers. Additionally, you may have to set up Pay Per Click campaigns and monitor activities by competitors. Depending upon the nature of business, skill requirements may vary from entry level to expert.

Online Tutors

This is an excellent way to earn extra income online from home, either as a small business or by working with an educational institute. As part-time employment, you can earn between US$ 25 to US$ 40 per hour, depending on subjects you can teach. Online tutoring complements classroom coaching. Nowadays, several colleges and universities provide online tutoring for students that reside at distant locations or in specialized subjects where instructors are not easily available. You can find work with these institutes. Opening home-based business is also possible by providing online tutoring in specialized subjects or even cooking.

Paid Surveys

Additionally, there exist simple ways to make extra money online. One of these is taking paid online surveys. Depending upon its nature and length, you can earn between US$1 and US$20 per survey. To earn from paid online surveys, register on any reputed website. You can also earn money by referring relatives and friends to join the online paid survey website, playing video games and completing other simple tasks like writing short product reviews.

Other Sources to Earn Online

Should you possess expert level proficiency in English and a foreign language, work as an online translator. The job pays between US$ 4 to US$40 per hour. Here, it is important to understand that pay depends upon the demand for translations in the foreign language where you have proficiency. Part-time work as an online translator on a project basis is also available. A single translation project can earn you as high as US$500, provided you are a native speaker of the language and have expert level skills and excellent fluency in English.

Nowadays, crowd-sourcing projects are also available for people with very specialized skills in engineering, graphic design, architecture and myriad other fields. To work on such projects along with other experts based at distant locations, enroll on any good crowd-sourcing platform. Depending on the project, you can earn as high as US$ 2,000 per project.

In Conclusion

Very simple tasks that can be taken by students to make extra money online are also available. These include basic data entry, medical coding, reviewing advertisements and testing apps and computer games for ease of use. Making extra money online is not complex as some tend to believe. Instead, thousands of freelance and part-time jobs are available that enable you to work during spare hours and make extra income online.

Should you wish to make extra income online, start by finding what skills are in demand and your expertise in the field. Registration is free on any good freelance work website. However, you may have to bid for some projects since the employer may have a fixed budget. In other cases, pay scales are largely consistent with industry standards.