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Anyone who's ever seen a Christmas tree knows what a fir tree looks like—even if they had no idea that that's what the tree was called. Most fir trees belong to the genus Abies and are members of the pine family. Surprisingly, aside from being a must-have holiday ornament, the fir tree has its own beneficial tricks hiding within its needle-like leaves.
You would expect flowers and fruits to be extracted of essential oils for their scent, which is why they are a popular choice in aromatherapy, right? However, little did most people know that the needle leaves of fir trees can also be extracted from its oils, and can be used to help with various ailments.
Every drop of fir essential oil is compacted with benefits that can help you fight respiratory problems, muscle aches, sore throat, and more. Read on and find out more about this rare essential oil.
If there's one crucial thing that you need to know about fir oil – and other essential oils – is that it must be pure and all-natural for maximum effectiveness. Some people or companies sell fir essential oils, mixed with other ingredients. Those additives may not be harmful to you; however, it wouldn't have all the gold that a 100% natural fir essential oil can give you. Why would you settle for a lesser version when you can have pure fir essential oils, don't you think?
To ensure that your essential oil is all-natural and genuinely effective, you would want to get it from where it's produced, right? Luckily, thanks to human development and technology, you can have authentic fir essential oil without having to go to Siberia. Our fir essential oils here at Aroma Foundry are imported from Siberia, to assure you that you will get the maximum potential of this rare essential oil.
We go out of our way to search for the most reliable producers of essential oils to bring their benefits closer to you. Some plants, fruits, or trees can't grow here in the US, which is why we serve as your personal bridge to a wider variety of essential oils. You can visit our online store now, or maybe right after you read this article, and place an order of your very own fir essential oil today.
Essential oil is extracted from fir needles by the standard process of steam distillation and carries with it the fragrance of pine wood. And though it might be unpopular with the modern-day consumer, fir essential oil has actually been used in Ayurvedic medicine—and even some other western ones—for ages.
Here are a few interesting facts about fir trees and the essential oil derived from them:
- Ancient Egyptians valued fir oil very highly, using it on their scalp to maintain its health and improve hair growth.
- Native Americans believed that sleeping on pillows packed with fir needles could help them attain better sleep. These needles and other parts of the tree were also burned as a sudatory for women right after they'd given birth.
- The resin from fir trees can be used to make turpentine. And it's not just for paint—turpentine has been used for centuries to disinfect wounds and help them heal faster. Turpentine was (and can still be) used to help treat head lice, and it is an active ingredient in chest rubs.
- The needle-like leaves of fir trees can be used to make an herbal tea that is high in vitamin C. Simply boil a spoonful of needles in a cup of water for 10 minutes and you'll have yourself a healthy and tasty drink.
These and its other benefits are undeniable, which is why despite its relative obscurity, fir essential oil is still around, being used by people who understand just how greatly it can affect a person's health and way of life.
Currently, the prime producers of fir essential oil are Germany, France, and Bulgaria—partly because these countries have a large number of forests and partly because the demand for this essential oil is higher in those parts than anywhere else. But fir trees are also abundant throughout North America, Central America, Asia, other parts of Europe, and North Africa, particularly in mountainous regions.
The Advantages of Siberian Fir Essential Oil
Not all fir essential oils are the same. The more common are made from Silver fir and White fir, and some, like Douglas fir essential oil, aren't made from true firs at all. Aroma Foundry's fir essential oil is made from A. siberica, also known as Siberian fir. It is indigenous to Russia and Canada, and the fresh scent produced from its strongly aromatic leaves is less citrus-y and more woody than other types. But what makes Siberian fir different from the others?
Strictly speaking, all types of essential oils distilled from fir have the same chemical compositions with no major variations—it's the concentrations of these chemicals that set fir trees apart from each other, and if we're talking concentrations of the most beneficial compounds found in fir essential oils, then those from the Siberian fir take the bigger chunk of the cake.
The following are just some of the chemicals that can be found in higher quantities in Siberian fir essential oil:
Bornyl acetate
Compared to white fir, Siberian fir contains over twice the amount of bornyl acetate. Bornyl acetate is an analgesic with a highly effective anti-inflammatory property. Being especially aromatic, it is also often used in perfumes and cleaning agents for both air and surfaces. And with its antiperspirant property, it can also work well as a deodorant.
Camphene is another compound found in high concentrations in the essential oil from Siberian fir. It has an impressive list of therapeutic uses, which includes antifungal, antioxidant, analgesic, antibiotic, and cytotoxic properties. As an antifungal, it can be used to help treat infections like athlete's foot, dermatitis, and other fungal skin infections. Antioxidants in general help protect against free radicals while also repairing damage caused by stress, and camphene works together with vitamin C (which fir is also rich in) to soothe nerves, which may result in reduced blood pressure and inflammation. Its cytotoxicity means that it has great potential when it comes to helping fight cancer.
Another chemical that Siberian fir essential oil is richer in is alpha-pinene. Since ancient times, this compound has been sought after in order to ease respiratory ailments like airway congestion. Collected from tree resins, alpha-pinene has also been used to fight parasitic infections both externally and internally. And when added to agents like animal fat or beeswax, it's been traditionally used as both an antibacterial salve and an analgesic balm.
Fir essential oil owes its relaxing effects to the rich presence of delta-3-carene. It exhibits a measure of sedative property which, in the case of night restlessness or insomnia, helps facilitate the slowing down of the brain function. It is an antihistamine that could put a stopper to the excessive production of sweat and other fluids from the nose, mouth, and eyes.
Those were just some of the highly beneficial substances which can be found in abundance in Siberian fir essential oil. There are a lot more, each with its own specific uses, and you don't have to scour the world in search of all of them in order to enjoy their distinct benefits. The wonder of essential oils is how it could pack in all these diverse healing properties in just a single drop. And we're not stopping here either.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Exxon Mobil Corp. reached a 20-year deal to supply liquid natural gas to PetroChina worth an estimated $41 billion, the oil major said Tuesday.
Demand for the fuel from China, the world's most populous nation, helped jump-start development of the Gorgon project in Australia. Construction of the Gorgon project, based on an island off the western coast of Australia, has been delayed.
Affiliates of Exxon Mobil XOM, -1.58% and PetroChina PTR, +1.21% signed a sales and purchase agreement in Beijing for the long-term supply of liquefied natural gas from the proposed Gorgon LNG project. It marks one of the richest in the history of Australia.
Exxon Mobil owns a 25% interest in the offshore Gorgon LNG facility, with Chevron Corp. CVX, -0.72% holding 50% and Royal Dutch Shell RDS.A, -0.55% having the remaining 25% stake.
Under the joint-venture agreement between the oil majors for the project, each will compete to market their gas separately.
Its new pact to sell 2.25 million metric tons a year to PetroChina, combined with another fresh agreement with India state-run oil company Petronet LND Ltd., means Exxon Mobil has now lined up customers for nearly all of its anticipated production flowing the project.
A final investment decision on Gorgon is anticipated later this year, Exxon Mobil said.
The Gorgon gas field's potential reserves of more than 40 trillion cubic feet sit close to China as well as Indonesia and other areas of rapid growth in the Pacific.
Headed up by operator Chevron, the 15 million tons-a-year Gorgon project has been expected to cost more than $30 billion. An investment decision on the project has been expected by 2010. It was initially expected to get a green light back in 2006.
Exxon Mobil said in its 2007 corporate citizen report that the three oil majors have committed $45 million to address potential impacts on biodiversity at Gorgon, located off Australia's Barrow Island.
The funds will help increase protection of turtle populations. The oil companies also pledge to removing non-indigenous species if introduced during the commencement of the project.
Shares of Exxon Mobil fell 6 cents to $66.49 on Tuesday, PetroChina's U.S.-listed equities rose 2% to $109.56.

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These classic bison breakfast sausages will improve any breakfast meal. Our bison sausages are seasoned with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper and cased in an all-natural collagen casing. Cook up some eggs and a couple of these bison sausage links.
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FinMin Florin Georgescu: Under no circumstance will euro reach 5 lei level this year
Under no circumstance will euro reach 5 lei per unit this year, Vice Premier and Finance Minister Florin Georgescu said on Wednesday.
When asked if the euro exchange rate would reach five lei this year, Georgescu said: 'Under no circumstance.'
He explained the leu decline as being caused by the developments in Greece, which also affected other states in the region.
'There have been developments in the sense of decline, which are specific to the entire Central and Eastern Europe area. The Romanian economy, from the macro-economic point of view, is stable, predictable, but certain developments mainly in Greece worried some investors, businesspeople, who had different assets in this area and decided to move their investments in another area,' National Bank of Romania (BNR) former first vice governor Florin Georgescu explained.
The Finance Minister gave guarantees that 'things were under control' concerning the leu.
'Things are under control, the Polish zloty, for example, had a much worse evolution than the leu. The leu has not declined very much compared with three weeks ago, so I may give a reference point, compared with other countries, but also with itself, as the macro-economic grounds in Romania are much healthier than those of other countries in our area. On the other hand, the Ponta Government maintains its firm commitment to completely observe the measures negotiated in relation with the international financial institutions,' Florin Georgescu also showed.


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Eris Pharmaceris R - CALM ROSALGIN - Redness Reducing Night Cream
Product Description
Eris Pharmaceris R - CALM ROSALGIN - Redness Reducing Night Cream.
Night cream for skin with rosacea, prone to redness, sustainable and panic erythema and maculopapular pustular changes.
Complementary Action 3 active ingredients: InnoTetrapeptideTM, extract from the leaves of the olive tree and tioproliny is focused on the inhibition of skin disorders associated with rosacea. Both contribute to the detoxification (removal of toxins from the skin cells), supporting intensive regeneration and nourishment, reducing the level of severity of maculopapular pustular and visibility telangiectasia. The cream reduces skin redness and permanent visibility of blood vessels.
Cream is enriched with Calm-CalciumTM Ca2 + soothes irritation. D-panthenol, allantoin and canola oil assisting soothing effect, reduce the tendency to hyper-responsiveness of the skin to external factors. Black currant oil restores impaired, the physiological balance of the skin and affects the firmness and flexibility of the epidermis.
The cream has antibacterial properties, reduces the burning and itching of the skin around the changes and prevents their recurrence. Ensure adequate hydration, bridging the physiological symptoms of stress and fatigue.
Clean the skin gel Pharmaceris R-series, then apply the cream on the skin of the face. Apply for the night.
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On August 12, 2015, I called American Home Shield concerning an air condition issue. I had just come home from a surgical procedure and requested an upgrade due to my medical condition.
For the third time this summer the air conditioner was not working. On August 13 2015, a company called Bishop Engineering arrived at my home at 6:30 p.m., they diagnose the air conditioner problem as a bad compressor. On Friday August 14, I called both this Bishop Engineering and American Home Shield about whether the part had been ordered and when will they be coming out to install the compressor. The compressor was not ordered until Monday, August 17, 2015.
On August 17, 2015 at 3:10 p.m., I called American Home Shield and learned that the compressor had been ordered and was ready for pickup. The representative told me that Bishop Engineering has been sent an email confirming that the part was ready for pick up. Later that evening, I called the Bishop and requested to be placed on the schedule for the following day. The dispatcher, Carolyn, said she would not be able to put me on a schedule until the technician physically pick up the compressor from the warehouse.
I asked when might this be done?. The company did not pick up the compressor from the warehouse until Tuesday evening. They called and said that they would be able to come out and install the compressor on Wednesday, August 19 at 8 a.m., I requested that the technician bring a digital scale in order to determine how much freon was being put into my AC system. I assured by both Bishop Engineering and American Home Shield that the technician would comply.
At 8:30 a.m. August 19, 2015, 7 days from the date of the diagnosis Bishop Engineering still had not arrived at my home. I called the company and the technician on his cell phone number to get an update on what time they would be at my home. No one answered on neither telephone numbers.
At 9:10 a.m., a technician arrived and stated that he was there to install the compressor and that he had been asked to collect the money upfront for the freon and stated that 9lbs. would be used in the system. He requested $450 dollars which was the portion for which I was responsible. It was $60 a lb but American Home Shield would pay $10 per pound.
I stated to the technician that I have never been asked to pay up front before a job had been started. The technician stated if he was not paid up front that he was going to have to leave, so he left. The owner was called, and he stated that he would send the technician back to my home but that he requested that noone stands over him and watch him work. He returned and I asked the technician if he had a digital scale with him?
He said "no". I asked him how will I know if 9lbs was added?. He said becsuse he was honest. I told him I reqested that he bring one.
Due to it already being 7 days without air, I allowed him to do the install and paid them $450. This company did not prove to me as a customer that they utilize 9lbs of freon in my air conditioner yet I had to pay them for 9 lbs... $450 dollars in cash as they requested. I called and spoke with American Home Shield about this situation because I did not feel that it was fair for them to charge me for 9lbs and not have to prove it.
I thought this was dishonest and very unfair and I bought this to American Home Shield attention. American Home Shield allowed me to be treated this way by one of their contractors. They never intervened and did not require them to bring a scale.
This is how they treated a 9 year customer who had recently come out of the hospital from a surgical procedure. #wowgreedyworld #horriblecustomerservice
Reason of review: Poor customer service.
This is how AHS does business all of the time, except for some small thing. I could tell you of several incidents, even having to pay when work was done on the furnace that should have cost a few dollars and I had to pay a few hundred, up front.
In the interest of my health, I decided they were not worth it. If the company that came out was ARS they work deceptively well with AHS.


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GENESEO, N.Y. - SUNY Geneseo senior forward Joey Vucic was chosen as a State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) All-Star, announced on Wednesday.
Vucic earned the All-SUNYAC First Team selection after finishing the season with a team-high seven goals and 17 points. Vucic scored four game-winners on the season, including the lone goals in the Knights' 1-0 victories over Nazareth (Oct. 3) and St. John Fisher (Oct. 25).
In his first year as a Knight, Vucic led the team to its first SUNYAC postseason appearance since 2014. In the playoffs, the Knights upset third-seeded Buffalo State, 2-0, ending the Bengals' 15-game unbeaten streak to advance to the SUNYAC semifinals, where Geneseo fell to second seed Oneonta, 3-0. Geneseo finished the season with a 9-8-2 record, including a 3-5-1 mark in conference play.


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The move is over. I am here. I have been greeted by cakes and cookies from my new neighbors, friendly chat, and a long list of things to do. I am breathing again, and I know my family and friends that have helped me do all of this are glad of that. I am glad to be blessed by such a wonderful bunch.
My plants are wondering what in the world happened to them today. They got slightly squished into my car and a few leaves were still in the car after the pots were out, but for the most part, except for the one that got left behind, they all made it okay. That one won't be lonely. It has the vacuum to keep it company at my friend's house. When the car is full – the car is full and who needs a vacuum anyway when the floor is covered with boxes.
The doorbell just rang and my new neighbor brought me over a hamburger, hot off the grill, plus some home-made potato wedges. You can't beat that. She saw me unloading and sorting all afternoon and decided to take matters into her own hands. Wow and thank you.
I'm done for and exhausted tonight, but I just have to say, things are going to work out and I'm so grateful to everyone who kept telling me that (and kept me sane) over the last three months. I raise a glass to you!


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Peppermint Villa
Property Description
Bright 2-bedroom Jacuzzi pool rental in Jomtien
The villa is nestled in a quiet residential village in Jomtien area, only 1.5 km away from the lovely Jomtien Beach. Pattaya Floating Market, a must-see place for the whole family, is about 2 km away from the villa, and Mimosa, a boutique shopping mall with an entertainment center and a number of international dining options, is 1 km away in the opposite direction. From the villa you can also reach convenience shops, restaurants, and spas in less than 5 minutes by foot.
Property Features
Near The Beach
Personal safe
Air conditioning
King Size bed
Bath tub
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RealNetworks in the chips with Intel
RealNetworks has struck a deal with Intel to ship its streaming software with the chip giant's desktop boards, CNet reports.
Under the terms of the deal, RealNetworks' RealPlayer and RealJukebox software will be distributed with two new Intel PC desktop boards which support the chipmaker's Pentium III and Celeron processors. The deal comes as RealNetworks fights off rumors that it is losing friends in high places, such as AOL, in its fight for streaming supremacy with Microsoft.
Wednesday's agreement is the latest development in an established relationship with Intel. Last year, the two companies announced a new version of Intel Streaming Web Video Software technology which is a component piece to RealVideo 8 and RealSystem 8.


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Thu 26 January 2017 | 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Mike's Place Bars - 90 Herbert Samuel, Tel Aviv, FREE
YAAARRRRRR, it's the Mike's Place Pirate paaarrrrty!!!
We're getting our swag on with great deals on rum runners and free booze for all those in costumes! If you don't have a pirates scarbard, don't fret matey. We'll have bandannas and eye patches at the door to help you fit in. Otherwise, you walk the plank!
We'll have great live music in all our locations.
Come join us for a great party to end the first month of 2017!
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Mei Jianzhu
Chinese Name: 梅槛珠
Gender: Female
Age: Unknown
City: Huoshan County
Province: Anhui
Date of Death: 2003-04
Date of Most Recent Arrest:
Most recent place of detention: Liuan Detention Center
Case Description:
Dafa practitioner Ms. Mei Kanzhu, over 50, was a retired teacher in Chengguan Town, Huoshan County, Anhui Province. In mid-April 2003, she was reported to police while distributing truth clarification materials among her students, and arrested by the Huoshan County Police Department. Several days later, she was sent to the Liuan Detention Center, where she was tortured to death in late April 2003.
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Falun Gong Practitioners in Huoshan County, Anhui Province Live under Severe Persecution; Some Have Lost Their Lives
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We talked about this one on the podcast, I think I called it the most Zenkimi song they have done in a while. Plus those new outfits are something else all together. If you are already a fan you will love it. If you are not a fan yet, why not?
Official Website: http://kiminosei.com/
Get the new release yet? No, here you go then.
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Do you want to start a blog?
Blogging is a great way to convey your thoughts, help others, use as a portfolio, or start a business.
There are many platforms available online where you can start a blog for free such as Blogger, Tumblr, Squarespace, Wix, and WordPress.com. But because they're free, these sites only provide you with a subdomain which means that your blog is hosted on their site. You don't have full control of your site and you can't fully customize it just the way you want to.
If you want a site that is viewed as professional and the ability to customize it entirely the way you like it, it's absolutely crucial that you purchase your own domain and be self-hosted. I would highly suggest going this route if you're looking to start a blog.
Today, I will show you how to set up a blog with your own domain using WordPress. All it takes is a few easy steps and you'll see that it's quite simple and affordable!
Purchase Web Hosting
The first thing to do when you start a blog is to sign up with a web hosting service. My preferred choice is Siteground and so far I've been extremely pleased with their service!
Their service is extremely affordable (especially if you're a beginner) and there are so many different plans available for you to choose from depending on your needs and wants.
Why I Love Siteground
I've hosted multiple sites so far with Siteground (this blog included) and I've never had any hiccups. Here are some reasons why I love them!
1. Reliable service. Their service has been extremely reliable for me. My website is consistently up and running, which is very important to me when choosing a web host service.
2. Customer service. Siteground is always available and ready to help you 24/7 if you have any questions or are experiencing a problem with your site. I once had a question in the middle of the night about my site and it was promptly answered by a customer service representative. The last thing you want is to have your site crash and burn while being ignored by your host when you need help the most!
3. Fast speed. Having a site that quickly loads for your readers is really important! Siteground has decreased my site loading speed by A TON which is why I switched away from Bluehost. I highly recommend that you don't purchase Bluehost hosting for this very reason. Your site speed will be extremely slow!
4. Affordable Prices. Their self-hosted plans start as low as $3.95 per month which is great if you're a beginner. It's a total steal for the awesome value that you get!
How To Get Your Own Self-Hosted Plan With Siteground
Now let's get onto the tutorial on how to start your own blog with Siteground.
First, click here to go to Siteground. You will see a page where it outlines their hosting options.
Now, pick a web hosting plan that suits your needs. If you are starting a blog from scratch for the first time, you will most likely only need their Startup Plan.
Press the Get Plan button and you'll be taken to the next page where it'll tell you to enter in your domain name.
You can either register a new domain with them or input a domain name if you already have one. I recommend purchasing your own domain externally and I go more into depth on how to do that in just a little bit!
Once you enter in your domain name, you'll go to the check out page.
Here you can choose the length of time you want to purchase your package for.
I highly recommend purchasing hosting for the 36 month period because the introductory price of $3.95 per month can only be applied to your very first invoice. Once that period is over, you'll have to pay the regular price which is much more expensive and you want to prolong that amount of time as long as possible!
Once you can access your dashboard, go to the My Accounts menu and click the Extra Services tab. Here, you will find a section that says Let's Encrypt SSL.
You will want to activate this and continue renewing it each time it expires (it's totally free) so that it adds https:// to your domain (as shown below). This is important if you want to improve your SEO standings with Google and provide peace of mind to your readers that your site is secure.
Register A Domain
Along with hosting, you're going to have a register a domain.
You can always purchase the domain with your Siteground hosting package, as I stated above, but I never recommend purchasing a domain from the same place as your hosting company. It's always better to separate the two in case something goes wrong.
If you're looking for a great place to purchase your domain, check out Namecheap. After purchasing and actively using 3 domains so far, my experience has been really positive. They're really easy to use, their prices are very fair, and I've never had problems with them.
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Here's how you can purchase your own domain.
Step 1: Figure Out Your Domain Name
The first thing you have to do is see if your desired domain name is available. Because the internet is so saturated now, many domain names are no longer available so you'll have to be a little more creative in figuring out a name as the first few that you have in mind probably won't be available.
Here, you can see a search bar where you can input the domain name you're interested in purchasing.
Step 2: Choose Your Domain Extension
Next, choose the domain extension (or TLD) that you want. I highly recommend going with a .com extension.
Step 3: Enable Privacy Protection
Once you've found the perfect name that is available, go to your check out cart and make sure that you enable the WhoisGuard option.
What this does is that it'll hide your personal information so that no one will be able to see any of that if they look up your domain. This is really important because you don't want to publicize your phone number, address, and so on!
Namecheap provides this service for free so definitely enable this option and take advantage of this when you check out.
Step 4: Point Your Nameservers To Siteground
Once you've purchased your domain, you'll need to point your nameservers to your host.
Go to your Namecheap account dashboard and then select Domain List on the left-hand side of the screen.
Once you go to your domain list, you'll see an area that allows you to point Siteground's nameservers to your account. Below, you can see that I added Siteground's nameservers to my domain. You should receive an email from Siteground once you purchase a hosting package from them that will tell you exactly what to input in this field.
Ta-da! That's all you need to do right now for your domain.
Install WordPress
Now that you've purchased hosting and a domain name, you'll need to install WordPress.
After you get your welcome email from Siteground, you'll be able to login to your cPanel at https://yourdomain.com/cpanel. This is the main hub where you will manage your site.
The first thing to do is to click WordPress Installer.
Next, Siteground will lead you through the installation of WordPress. Click Install Now.
Under the Software Setup section, you will have the choice of choosing either:
- https://www.yourdomain.com, or
- https://yourdomain.com (I personally like using this shorter version more without the www)
Next, in the In Directory field, you can input the location of where you want to install WordPress.
- You can either leave it blank, so that when you enter https://yourdomain.com, WordPress automatically loads at the root directory, or
- You can enter a subdirectory name such as blog, so that your blog address is https://yourdomain.com/blog
Now enter your admin and site information that you will use each time you login to WordPress.
Make sure you are using another username other than Admin with a complex password so that hackers won't be able to take control of your site in the future!
This is really important because hackers will definitely try to login to your WordPress account using Admin as the username! The more complex the admin name and password, the better.
Also, you should also make sure that the Classic Editor plugin box is checked off.
Then click Install.
The installation will then begin and should last around a minute. Now you're all done! You'll be able to log in to WordPress at https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin with your account details you entered in during the installation process.
Start Blogging
After you log in to WordPress, you will see your Dashboard. This is where you will be able to write new posts, moderate comments, change the appearance of your blog by installing and customizing themes, and add plugins.
Now that you've set up your domain and web hosting, all you have to do is set up your WordPress theme and write your first blog post!
Blogging Must-Haves
In addition to setting up your domain and web hosting with Siteground, I highly recommend you to check out my resources page to help you make money on your blog.
Dare To Conquer – DTC (formally known as the Billionaire Blog Club ) teaches you everything you need to know on how to create a successful blog. From SEO, Pinterest, affiliate marketing, email list building, to content creation, Scrivs covers every aspect of blogging that helped him grow multiple successful blogs!
Making Sense Of Affiliating Marketing – If you're looking to monetize your blog, the Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing e-course is an absolute must-have purchase. Learn how Michelle earns over $50,000 per month just from affiliate marketing! This course will teach you everything you'll need to know to improve and increase your passive income and make money. So far I've doubled my blog income after taking this course!
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Tailwind – This is an absolute must-have tool if you want to gain massive traffic to your blog but you don't want to spend all day manually pinning on Pinterest. It's the official scheduler of Pinterest (so you know it's legit!) and it's programmed to find the most optimal time slots for your pins to circulate out to your followers. Sign up with Tailwind using my link and you'll get your first month for FREE!
Pinteresting Strategies – If you're just starting out your own blog and/or can't justify spending a ton of money on a Pinterest scheduler such as Tailwind BUT you want MASSIVE traffic to your blog, I'd highly recommend you to get the Pinteresting Strategies e-book! Carly teaches you how to go from 0 to 200k page views with her easy to follow manual pinning strategy and she also includes tips on how to improve your Pinterest account.
Restored 316 Designs – If you're looking for a beautiful feminine WordPress theme, Restored 316 Designs has got you covered. They have a ton of beautiful designs to choose from that'll give your blog a feminine feel. If that's what you're looking for, you definitely need to check them out. (Note: You will need to purchase the Genesis framework in order for these WordPress themes to work.)
Bluchic – Bluchic is another shop that has so many beautiful, feminine WordPress themes to choose from. A must-have if you're looking for something girly but professional. They also have beautiful social media templates and landing pages!
Pretty Darn Cute Design – Pretty Darn Cute Design sells a variety of beautiful, feminine WordPress themes for female entrepreneurs and bloggers. You definitely have to check them out if you're looking to spruce up your site. (Note: You will need to purchase the Genesis framework in order for these WordPress themes to work.)
Don't forget to also check out my other posts on blogging:
- 10 Useful WordPress Plugins You Need To Start Using
- Best Resources To Get Beautiful, Feminine Stock Photos
- How To Quickly Skyrocket Your Traffic To Your Blog From 0 to 50,000 Pageviews
- The 2 Best Tools You Need To Automate Your Social Media Scheduling


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Do you have a place from your childhood that brings back great memories? I have several, but one place, in particular, has to be The Pavilion at Myrtle Beach, SC.
My family grew up vacationing in Myrtle Beach every year. (This is actually the first year I've not been to Myrtle Beach in *cough* 43 *cough* years.) We stayed in an ocean-front motel (yes, I said motel, because condos were not even heard of back then) only 2 or 3 blocks from the Pavilion. Once we parked our car, we didn't go out much, unless it was to the K&W Cafeteria a few miles down the road. We ate the majority of our meals there because it was cheap and they had everything you could imagine. I always got square jello that jiggled when the lady with an apron came to carry my tray to the table; because I was too little to hold it without spilling.
Everything you needed was within walking distance in the heart of The Grand Strand. The grocery store was a few blocks away, entertainment across the street, food within walking distance. I remember my daddy would walk to the Pavilion and get three cherry dipped ice cream cones & run back to the hotel with the ice cream dripping down the cones and his arms. It was the best ice cream I've ever eaten.
We walked to the Pavilion each night and played arcade games, laughed at how silly we looked in the funhouse mirrors, rode the ferris wheel while I buried my face in my mom's chest because I was afraid of heights, and ended the night licking cotton candy from my fingers while we walked back to our hotel.
Oh, I have some great memories from the Pavilion. When I was a teenager, it was the cool place to hang out & cruise the strip. Everyone who was anybody cruised the strip to flirt with all the teens who crowded the streets and sidewalks night after night. I remember when I was old enough to finally go to the Magic Attic, which was a teen dance club on the second floor of the Pavilion boardwalk. I wore my neon, multi-color hammer pants, crop top, and jelly shoes with my hair teased high on my head. The black lights made everyone glow on the dance floor. We thought we were hot stuff while we dance the night away to Pump Up the Jam, It Takes Two, and Funky Cold Medina – just to name a few. We came out soaked in sweat & hairspray, having had the time of our lives while we laughed and giggled trying to find our parents car on the strip. We didn't have cell phones back then, so you wore a watch – 2 Swatch watches to be exact because it was cool – and paid attention to the time, and you'd best be where your parents told you to be when the clock chimed 10 pm.
I remember when I turned 16 and my parents finally let me and my best friend drive to the beach that year. By this time, high rise hotels were becoming popular, so our family moved further south to stay in a hotel room with a kitchenette so we could cook some of our own meals and didn't have to frequent K&W as often. We vacationed with my best friend and her family every year and she stayed in the room with me and my parents while her brother took a friend and stayed in the room with her parents. I always hated having to go out with her older brother, so it was a celebration when me and my best friend finally got to experience the Pavilion on our own. We cruised the strip until my leg burned from manually changing gears and then we drove to the parking deck and paid $5 to park so we could go ride some rides at the amusement park.
We rode every ride. Sometimes we stood in line for an hour and didn't even care. It was worth it. The vibrant lights, laughter, sounds of clanking ride chains, smells of funnel cakes… it was the best experience. Every summer.
The Pavilion had it all… the only beachfront amusement park on the East Coast… and was so crowded you could barely walk because of all the people. Even after I graduated high school, went to college, and got married… we still went to the Pavilion at Myrtle Beach every year until it was set to close in 2006. Thankfully, we took my boys that summer when they were very little and have a few pictures from that exciting place that brought me so much joy as a child. I remember walking through the park that night and seeing how many rides had been shut down and abandoned. The sounds and smells were mostly the same, but it was evident that this iconic park was no longer an icon on the Grand Strand. It had changed.
Now, the space that held so much fun and laughter and many of my childhood memories is an empty, grassy lot with a zip line that is barely used. They moved some of the attractions and arcade games from the Pavilion to the new hot-spot on the Grand Strand – Broadway at the Beach – but it's not the same. The feeling is no longer there for me. I'm sure this next generation is making their own memories of the latest attractions on the Grand Strand, but it's evident to me, that mine will have to stay tucked away in my memories.
When I read articles like the one I posted at the beginning of this blog, I feel an empty space inside – like a loss of something familiar. I see the pictures and think about all the wonderful memories I made at the Pavilion. Riding my first roller coaster, watching my great-grandmother nod her head while she sat on the benches listening to the old organ band, sitting beside a cute boy on the Mind Scrambler ride while Def Leppard blasted over the loudspeaker, being hoarse from screaming so loud when the Caterpillar ride decided to go backwards and cover our heads with a tarp, finding a keychain that had my name on it at the store on the Boardwalk, and getting matching air-brush t-shirts with my BFF… these were good times.


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EBRD considering loaning up to EUR 100 million to Belgrade Airport concessionaire
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is considering loaning up to EUR 100 million to the concessionaire of the Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, EBRD Director for Transport Sue Barrett said today. The EBRD is currently considering a loan of up to EUR 100 million for the concessionaire at the Belgrade Airport, this year. These loans will bring the total amount of loans approved by the EBRD for the transport sector in Serbia to one billion euros – Barrett said at the Serbian Railways at the signing of the agreement on the guarantee for the Project of the Technical-Passenger Station Zemun – Phase 2, worth EUR 22 million.
Source: Ekapija
IMF increases Serbia's 2018 GDP growth forecast to 4.0%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Serbia's economy to expand by a real 4.0% in 2018, up from a growth rate of 3.5% projected in April, the fund said on Tuesday. Serbia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow 3.5% in 2019, the IMF said in its October 2018 World Economic Outlook report. According to the IMF, Serbia saw economic growth of 1.9% in 2017.
Source: SeeNews
Serbia among top three countries in Europe in number of online workers
An increasing number of young, highly educated people in Serbia have found employment in the digital market. It is estimated that, in our region, there are as many as 20,000 workers who earn their income via the Internet. They mainly provide services in information technology, software and creative industries, namely they create websites, maintain social networks, translate, teach, write. According to last year's online work index and the data collated by the World Bank, Serbia is among the top 20 countries in the world judging by the number of online workers. Some studies even show that, along with Ukraine and Romania, Serbia ranks among the top three countries of Europe in terms of the number of people doing digital work.
Source: Serbiamonitor
Slovenian lender NLB submits registration document for IPO
Slovenia's state-owned lender Nova Ljubljanska banka (NLB) announced on Monday the publication of a registration document related to its potential intention to float on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange (LJSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The announcement of publication of the registration document has been submitted to Info Storage, the officially appointed mechanism for the central storage of regulated information in Slovenia, NLB said in a statement posted on the website of the LJSE.
Source: SeeNews
S&P 500 notches 4-day losing streak in volatile session as rates hit multiyear highs, European stocks close higher despite Italy budget tensions
Stocks fell Tuesday after a choppy session as investors grappled with rising U.S. interest rates. The S&P 500 dipped 0.1 percent to 2,880.34 as a decline in PPG Industries led the materials sector lower. The broad index also closed lower for the fourth straight day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 56.21 points lower at 26,430.57, with DowDuPont and United Technologies underperforming. The Nasdaq Composite rose slightly to 7,738.02 to snap a three-day losing streak, however, as gains in major tech shares kept losses in check.
Higher rates and expectations of tighter monetary policy are a drag on stock markets, given that they cap companies' profits, thus restricting possible dividends to investors and higher pay for the employees. European stocks moved higher Tuesday afternoon, despite ongoing tensions between Italy and the European Union (EU) over Rome's budget spending plans. The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally finished up 0.26 percent during afternoon deals, with most sectors and major bourses in negative territory.
Looking at other individual stocks, German fintech company Wirecard rose 9.6 percent on Tuesday. It came after the firm forecast core profits to grow sixfold by the middle of the next decade, on the back of a global boom in e-commerce and digital payments. Meanwhile, Britain's Sage tumbled towards the bottom of the index on Tuesday, down nearly 1.5 percent after Barclays slashed its stock recommendation to "underweight" from "equal weight."
Source: CNBC