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Self-employed retirement plans in St. Louis, MO. The freedom of having your own business in St. Louis, MO is a fantastic aspect of being self-employed. But that freedom can be accompanied by uncertainty, particularly in terms of saving for retirement, employer-sponsored plans aren't an option. Only 13% of self-employed people have retirement plans they can contribute to, but many would be better off exploring their options. In addition to setting you up for the golden years of your dreams, partnering with a financial advisor to get started and maintain your self-employed retirement plan in St. Louis, MO offers tax benefits that can help propel you and your business towards success.
Few financial advisory and retirement planning firms know what it's like to be self-employed or a small business owner more than Correct Capital. In fact, we were inspired by a small business owner, our founder's father (you can discover more about our story on our website). We have a deep understanding that your business and retirement goals go beyond spreadsheets and percentages, and we are dedicated to providing customized solutions that fit where you are and where you want to go. Read on to read more about your self-employed retirement plan options in St. Louis, MO, or call Correct Capital at 314-930-401(k) or contact us online to speak to a small business financial advisor now.
Types of Self-Employed Retirement Plans
There are many retirement savings options that the self-employed can contribute to, each with its own set of benefits and considerations. A St. Louis, MO financial advisor can help you understand the benefits and drawbacks of each option and select that works best for you. Generally, your self-employed retirement plan options in St. Louis, MO include:
Traditional or Roth IRA
Plan Overview: IRAs, or Individual Retirement Arrangements, are investment accounts that provides individuals with tax advantages to save for retirement. If you deposit to a traditional IRA, contributions are deducted from your taxable income, and any gains on investments grow tax-deferred, but distributions in retirement are taxed as if it were income. On the other hand, Roth IRA payments are made with after-tax income, but qualified withdrawals in retirement, including earnings, are tax-free. In both accounts, distributions can be made without penalty as long as you are at least 59½.
Eligibility: While many retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, are tied to employment, traditional and Roth IRAs are available to anyone with an earned income.
Contribution Limits: For 2023, the maximum yearly contributions for IRAs are $6,500, or $7,500 if you're 50 or older.
Simplified Employee Pension Plan (SEP IRA)
Plan Overview: A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA is a retirement plan that allows self-employed individuals to contribute a share of of their net earnings from self-employment. Since you are self-employed, you (the employee) have a contribution limit of no more than the 25% already contributed by you (the employer). If you have employees, you must contribute an equal amount to their plans. You can either contribute either a predetermined fixed dollar amount or a proportion of wages to employee accounts. SEP IRAs may be an excellent self-employed retirement plan if your business goes through cycles of high revenue and low revenue. SEP IRAs don't have the costly startup or administrative fees often associated with other retirement plans.
SEPs work like traditional IRAs, where deposits are made with money you've yet to pay taxes on and withdrawals are taxed as income.
Eligibility: Self-employed individuals and any employer, can set up a simplified employee pension plan.
Contribution Limits: Contribution limits for employees in a SEP IRA are the lesser of:
- 25% of compensation, or
- $66,000
For self-employed people, the annual contribution limit is based on a unique calculation.
Solo 401(k)
Plan Overview: A Solo 401(k) plan, also known as an Individual 401(k) or one-participant 401(k) plan, is a self-employed retirement plan for sole proprietors or those who only employ a spouse. Solo 401(k)s work about the same as employer-sponsored 401(k) plans, and you can add funds as an employee and on your own behalf as the employer. This offers increased savings opportunities than SEPs or IRAs, however the additional opportunities for saving are often offset by having less investment options available. In an individual 401(k) plan, you can make either traditional or Roth deferrals, which each enjoy the same tax benefits as their IRA contribution counterparts.
Eligibility: Only self-employed individuals and their spouses can set up and contribute to a solo 401(k).
Contribution Limits: As a self-employed individual with a solo 401(k) plan, you can make two types of contributions:
- Elective deferrals (as an employee) of 100% of your earned income from self-employment, up to the annual contribution limit. In 2023, those limits are $22,500, or $30,000 if you are 50 or older.
- Employer profit-sharing contributions (as an employer) which cannot exceed a maximum of 25% of your net self-employment income, which is your net profit minus half of your self-employment tax and the elective deferrals you made.
The total contribution cannot exceed $66,000, or $73,500 if you're over age 50 (in 2023).
Individual Defined Benefit Plan
Plan Overview: A defined benefit plan is a retirement plan that offers a a predetermined monthly figure to self-employed individuals upon retirement. As opposed to the defined contribution plans mentioned above, a defined benefit plan doesn't oscillate based on investment gains, but allows self-employed people to know exactly what they'll receive in retirement. This plan is best suited for high-earning self-employed individuals who want to save a a significant sum for retirement and are willing to make significant contributions. Contributions are tax deferred and contributions are taxed at your income level in retirement.
Eligibility: Any self-employed individual who runs a business with no employees besides the owner or has less than five employees can open an individual defined benefit plan, but it's typically not a great idea unless you're over 50 and earn at least $250,000 a year. Typically, good candidates for defined benefit plans are:
- Partners or owners who want to contribute more than $66,000 (or $73,500 over age 50)
- Companies already contributing 3-4% who are want to do more
- Companies who have demonstrated consistent profit patterns
- Partners or owners over age 40 who desire to "catch up" or accelerate the retirement savings
Contribution Limits: The contribution limit must be determined by an actuary who calculates for your income, age, and retirement goals. Contribution limits change annually.
How a Financial Advisor Can Help Guide Your Self-Employed Retirement Plan in St. Louis, MO
A financial advisor in St. Louis, MO specialized in self-employed retirement plans can be a crucial partner for self-employed individuals. They have the expertise to help you understand the intricacies of retirement planning and design a tailored strategy that acts as a roadmap through your financial future. A financial planner will evaluate your financial situation, understand your risk tolerance, and help you make smart decisions about your financial future. Part of what we do for you includes:
- Help you choose a plan that best fits your needs and goals
- Tailor the plan to your needs even further
- Adopt a written plan that follows all IRS rules
- Arrange a trust plan for assets
- Implement a record keeping system
- Help you understand the plan's terms
- Monitor and adjust your plan as needed
- Offer continued financial education and support as you continue on the road to retirement
- Maximize your retirement income by maximizing your social security benefits
Self-Employed Retirement Plans in St. Louis, MO: Correct Capital's Process
St. Louis, MO business owners who don't have the time, desire, or knowledge to handle their self-employed retirement plan themselves can become burdened with the different options available to them. At Correct Capital, our retirement consultants handle the lion's share of your retirement planning on your behalf, and endeavor to make meeting the golden years of your dreams as simple as possible for you. We can help you get set up with your self-employed retirement plan in a straightforward four-step process:
- Schedule a Call — It only takes 20 minutes for a member of our advisor team to understand if we're a good fit for you and your business. This short introduction lets us get a feel for your needs with no obligation on your part.
- Gather Information — If we seem like a good fit, we'll request more info, including the number of employees in your business (if applicable), your current financial situation, and what kind of retirement you want to live. This allows us to put together a custom plan based entirely on type of advising you need.
- Review Your Plan — Once we've compiled your plan, we'll meet with you and go over the specifics of your plan to ensure you understand it.
- Implementation and Monitoring — Once we've started to move forward, we'll put everything in place so you can start saving. Throughout your time partnering with us, we'll keep you up-to-date with how things are going and adjust your plan so it stays consistent with your needs.
Our financial planners and retirement consultants are fiduciary advisors who are legally and morally bound to do what's in your best interest. We pride ourselves in providing transparent communication and top-notch service to help you achieve your self-employed retirement goals.
Other services we offer in St. Louis, MO include:
- Succession Planning
- Fiduciary Financial Advisor
- Company 401(k) Plans
- ESOP Advisor
- 401(k) For Small Business
- Small Business Retirement Plans
- Tax Planning
- Social Security Consultants Near Me
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Call Correct Capital for Your St. Louis, MO Self-Employed Retirement Plan
Your business isn't merely a business to you, and your St. Louis, MO financial advisors need to offer more than simply sound financial advice. Correct Capital enjoys getting to know our clients and what makes them and their business tick to deliver personalized self-employed retirement plans. We offer all our St. Louis, MO clients our I.O.U. promise: all of the advice we give you will be independent, objective, and unbiased. To get started on your self-employment retirement plan in St. Louis, MO, call Correct Capital today at 314-930-401(k) or contact us online.


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Sequence Drag and Drop Sizing
Feb 03, 2011
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That's not currently possible. Feel free to submit a feature request for that:
Corey did you just want to change the width of the answer choices? You can do that by switching to slide view of the question editor - but they all change together (i.e., it's not possible to make each answer choice a different size). The text is automatically sized to fit, so that the containers for the answer choices all stay the same size.
I would love to have the freedom of modifying the text size, and shape of each of the text boxes individually. Most of the time my text in each box is so different in length that it looks funny.. one line has two rows of information, and the next may have two words. I have submitted a request for this feature.
My question is similar but about matching drag and drop.
I can't seem to find a way to change the size of the boxes on the left (which all contain only one or two words) to allow more room for the matching answer boxes on the right (which all contain two or three lines of text). The display therefore looks very uneven as I can't find a way, if there is one, to have all the text the same size.
Is the answer that this isn't an option at the moment or am I missing something?
Thanks ...
Hi Barbara,
The matching drag and drop questions don't provide a lot of customizability when it comes to resizing. You can resize the whole set of drag/drop pairs, but you can't resize one side without resizing the other.
But here's a workaround I've used in the past when I've had a really short word or phrase on the left and longer text on the right: If you switch to Slide View of the question editor, you can resize (widen) the entire set of drag/drop pairs until the right-hand side is the width you want. The left-hand side can extend off of the slide, and it's okay if the terms aren't on the visible part of the slide... you can add your own textboxes for the terms, and position them on top of the left-hand puzzle pieces. (Or, another approach would be to right-justify the answer choice text, but that would result in the matching pieces being right-justified too, and you might not want that.)
To make the puzzle pieces on the left look a little nicer, I also drew a rectangle over the left edge, and used a fill color to match my slide background, so it wouldn't be quite as obvious that the boxes were actually extending past the left border of the slide.
Maybe this would be a workable solution for you too.
Thanks Jeanette. This looks just right.
I've also included using a multiple response question type for a question about an image along the lines of your paintbrushes etc sample which I saw recently - thanks for that too!
Another question along the same lines.
Is there a way to change the color of the boxes (or the fields in Sequence Drag and Drop)?
Thanks, JP
Sorry for resurecting and old thread but can anyone tell me how i modify items that are hidden by the scroll bar? I have a drag and drop question with ten items. I can easily modify the first five but can't see the rest to modify them. There must be some way to scroll down or show them so they can be formated.
disreguard this question... can't be done in this way, I have changed to matching drop down.
Okay, I am having the opposite issue from the example above. I need the LEFT column to be the one with multiple lines of text and the RIGHT side to have one word. If I take Jeannette's example above and RIGHT justify, the right column looks funny. I've attached a picture. Any ideas??!
Hi Bridget!
Yeah, those are some pretty long statements to work with. You might be better off splitting this question out into four multiple-choice questions (one for each scenario) - that way the learner doesn't have so much to digest on one slide. If you don't have the flexibility to do that, another idea is to maybe redo the question as a Sequence Dropdown, which would give you a little more space to work with - you'd just need to add your own textboxes next to the selector, like I've done in the screenshot below. Also, with this approach you wouldn't be able to shuffle the dropdown choices (not sure if you mind that or not).
In any case, I've attached the quiz file in case that's helpful to you.
or drag the scenario to the emotion as your question stem describes.
I'm having the opposite problem of text size. The answers in the right hand boxes are all coming up in different size fonts even though the number of words in the answer are approx. the same. I cannot change this in slide view, when I try to change the font size, only the words on the right change. There is a large discrepancy between sizes, some of the boxes are so tiny as to be unreadable.
What can I do?
Can you post a screen cap of the offending question? We might be better able to point you to a possible solution.
Is it possible to change the COLOR of the numbers in a numbered sequence drag and drop... i can't select that and am not sure if a template setting might do the trick.
Hi Alexander! Yep, you can do that - the color on the numbers is actually controlled via the color theme, and here's how you can change it:
Hi Jeanette,
I can see how this all works in QuizMaker, but how to do something similar in Storyline? I tried the above in Storyline, to change the color of the number, and it didn't work. Perhaps I missed something (I got it to work fine in Studio)
FYI, another community member and I had been trying to resolve other Storyline drag/drop format issues here:
Here was a question: Now I want to change the color of the sequence drag and drop shapes to match my course.
Just checked, and so far no one has jumped in with a yea (it can be done and here's how) or nay (nope, don't waste your time, but you can put in for a feature request). Can you help?
Hi Becky - yes, you're right, there's currently an issue in Storyline that's causing the formatting on sequence drag/drop questions to behave differently than it should. Stay tuned; there will be a fix coming. I'll reply in the other thread too; thanks for the heads-up!
Thanks Jeanette.
That did the trick.
Jeanette Brooks said:
Hi Alexander! Yep, you can do that - the color on the numbers is actually controlled via the color theme, and here's how you can change it:
Hi Barbara & community members,
Where did you find those text boxes that piece together? I am trying to make a drag and drop activity in Articulate Storyline 2 and cannot figure out how to get those!
Morning Pierce
The ones I referred to above are from Quizmaker, not Storyline. I'm a Studio user (rather than Storyline) so afraid I don't know whether they are available to you there.
Hi Pierce!
The same question type is available in Storyline 2. Looks like they were using a matching Drag and Drop.
So go to New Slide/Insert Slide > Quizzing > Graded > Matching Drag and Drop
Thanks Leslie! Do you know if it's possible to resize the puzzle pieces that match together?
Hi Pierce! This is pretty standard question format, but a common question. You would need to look at a freeform question type for customization of the actual shapes/sizes.
Leslie, can you give me the link to request a feature? Seems like something worth adding if that's a common question!


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Maritime digitalisation and communications have come a long way since the days of flag semaphores. Shipping may have been slow to adopt technology in the past, but the maritime industry has been quick to recognize the importance of communication services maritime sectors optimised. With increased connectivity, shipping legislation is mandating vessel communication and information reporting, making it more crucial than ever to understand the evolution of maritime satecommunications.
From ship-to-shore interactions, such as voyage instructions and port contacts, to ship-to-ship interactions like navigation safety, the maritime sector has a rich history of keeping ships connected and informed.
Join us as we explore the key milestones and technologies that have shaped the maritime communications landscape.
Maritime Signal Flags
This system, dating back to the earliest days of navigation, allows for messages to be communicated through the hoisting of specific flags, each symbolizing a letter. Imagine the thrill of a dive support vessel raising the "A" flag to warn other vessels of its underwater diver, a clear and unmistakable call for caution. In an era before modern technology, this was the most reliable way to send messages at sea.
Adherence to the International Code of Signals, a universal system of signals and codes, ensures that all vessels can communicate crucial information, especially in the face of language barriers. The Code encompasses a variety of methods for delivering messages, including flag hoists, signal lamps (known as "blinkers"), flag semaphore, radiotelegraphy, and radiotelephony. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) maintains the integrity of this important system, having published a new edition of the Code in 2005. Join the timeless tradition of maritime signaling and navigate the seas with confidence.
The Radiotelegraphy
The advent of radiotelegraphy in the early 19th century revolutionized ship-to-shore communication through the use of Morse Code and other encoded signals. Morse Code, a system that transforms text characters into standardized sequences of two distinct signal durations (dits and dahs), enabled the efficient encoding of the 26 basic Latin letters, one accented Latin letter (É), Arabic numerals, and a limited set of punctuation and procedural signals (prosigns). Despite its initial success, the laborious process of individually transmitting each letter proved costly for vessels, ultimately rendering the technology outdated.
The VHF
The integration of VHF radio brought about a profound transformation in the world of marine communication. The development of two-way radio transceivers on ships paved the way for efficient and reliable ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communication, improving the safety of all those involved.
Utilizing FM channels in the very high frequency (VHF) radio band, the marine VHF radio has been a staple in the world of maritime communication since the early 1900s, shortly after the invention of radio technology by Guillermo Marconi. Despite its widespread use and longevity, VHF technology is not without its daily challenges. Its frequency of under 1GHz presents limitations in the form of radio restrictions.
The Satellite
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recognized the limitations of conventional VHF radio communication systems in maritime operations and, in 1979, encouraged member nations to implement Maritime Mobile Satellite Communication (MMSC) systems. Since then, satellite technology has become a crucial component of modern maritime communication systems, linking vessels at sea with land-based systems.
Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs)
The transfer of large amounts of data remains a challenge in maritime communications. To address this issue, VSATs provide an efficient solution. By subscribing to VSAT services, ship operators can leverage exclusive satellite channels for voice and data transmission, thereby establishing a robust network that can efficiently handle large data volumes.
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
The early 1990s saw the advent of a new era in maritime communication with the implementation of the GMDSS, an integrated system utilizing satellite and terrestrial radiocommunications. The GMDSS became fully operational on February 1st, 1999, marking the end of the Morse Code as a means of maritime communication.
As per the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, Chapter IV, all international cargo ships over 300 Gross Tonnage and all passenger ships are mandated to carry the specified terrestrial and satellite radiocommunication equipment, enabling them to send and receive distress alerts and maritime safety information, as well as to engage in general communication. The GMDSS also introduced email communication, a previously unavailable option.
In 2022, the IMO approved a modernization plan for the GMDSS with amendments set to take effect by 2024. This underscores the continuous evolution of digitalization in the maritime industry and the efforts to enhance the effectiveness and reliability of maritime satellite communication.
The Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is an essential component of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) that provides enhanced communication capabilities, including the ability to transmit and receive remote control commands for distress signals, urgent safety calls, and routine messages. Under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, DSC controllers are commonly integrated with the VHF radio system.
DSC represents a significant advancement in maritime communication as it replaces traditional voice calls with predefined digital messages transmitted via the VHF. This optimization of maritime communication has contributed to the overall digitalization of the maritime industry and has played a critical role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of maritime operations.
Current Challenges In Maritime Communications
The ongoing digitalization of maritime communications has brought about a host of cyber vulnerabilities, requiring ongoing attention and vigilance from satellite communication providers, operators, and ship operators. To address these challenges, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) issued a recommendation in 2017 for ship operators to incorporate measures to address cybersecurity risks into their Safety Management Systems (SMS)
One of the leading solutions in the industry is IEC Telecom, known for its exceptional cybersecurity and satellite communication services in Dubai. Their innovative approach to ensuring the safety and security of maritime communications is a testament to the company's commitment to advancing the maritime industry through the use of cutting-edge technologies.


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LNG Canada project construction kicking into high gear
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But the largest single private sector investment in Canadian history, the $17 billion LNG Canada project ($40 billion, when upstream assets and the associated Coastal GasLink pipeline are included), continues to rise from the ground in Kitimat and is past the 50% completion stage.


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E. Lyle Eldredge, 27, electrician, saved Cecelia, 18, and James D. Duffy, 30, carpenter, from drowning, Antioch, Illinois, December 3, 1929. At night while Eldredge and Duffy were skating on a lake, pulling Mrs. Duffy between them, they unexpectedly skated into open water that was 20 feet deep and extended 100 feet to the bank. They were heavily clothed. The temperature was 14 degrees above zero. Duffy and Mrs. Duffy became separated, and Eldredge towed Mrs. Duffy five or six feet to the edge of the ice. The ice broke for 10 feet before they were able to gain support, and Eldredge and Mrs. Duffy were twice submerged when the edge broke. Eldredge then swam 15 feet to Duffy, who was six feet below the surface, and raised him. Duffy grasped Eldredge, pinning his arms down and holding him under the surface. With great exertion Eldredge freed himself, rose, and towed Duffy 15 feet to the ice close to Mrs. Duffy. Eldredge climbed out and pulled Mrs. Duffy and Duffy upon the ice. All were dazed. They walked three quarters of a mile to a farmhouse, Mrs. Duffy being carried a part of the way. Eldredge was exhausted and lapsed into unconsciousness three times during the night. All recovered.
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Internal parametricity refers to the ability to claim that $\forall u : (\forall t. t \to t). u = \lambda x. x$ and similarly for other pi types abstracting over types (this is a meta-theoretic property of System F, but in dependent type one may internalize it). This is not provable in most popular systems like Idris, Lean, and Agda, but there is some work like "type theory in color" to internalize parametricity in a dependent type system.
I'm wondering how this theorem can be useful. Does it simplify proofs? Does it have powerful corollaries?
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Four star offensive guard Josh Wariboko-Alali, out of Oklahoma city, committed today to the Bruins adding yet another quality O-lineman to the 2015 recruiting class:
Four-star OG Josh Wariboko commits to UCLA over Oklahoma, Ohio State. Was the No. 1 overall recruit in the state of Oklahoma.
— Jack Wang (@thejackwang) February 4, 2015
Josh stands 6-3 and weighs 314 pounds. Rivals ranks Josh 8th, Scout has him 10th, and 247's composite ranking is 6th at his position. You can see his Rivals profile here, his Scout profile here, and his 247 profile here. Adrian Klemm is credited for his recruiting.
Josh's last name, Wariboko-Alali means "a protector of place". How perfect is that? He joins two others with Nigerian roots in this year's class, running backs Soso Jamabo and Bolu Olorunfunmi. There is a great article about Wariboko-Alali the man and his family here where I learned about the name and about his character:
For me to see my parents every day, waking up early, going to work and trying to provide something for me and my brothers ... you want to implement stuff like that.
While Josh has been a strong UCLA lean, he also strongly considered Ohio State and Oklahoma (where his parents met and earned their degrees). Josh will be joining other class of 2015 offensive linemen 4* Tevita Halalilo, 4* Andre James, and 3* Fred Ulu-Perry in their mission to protect 5* quarterback Josh Rosen and open holes for our talented receiving corps.
Here are Wariboko-Alali's senior season highlights from Hudl:
Welcome to Westwood, Josh! May you, as your Nigerian name Ibigoni proclaims, have a great journey at UCLA!
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The Lord reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake. Psalm 99:1
It's obvious to anyone who is watching that the nations do not tremble or quake in fear of an all-knowing, omnipresent God. They are defiant, arrogant, and very proud. Despite the economic, political, and social, world leaders have resorted to failed tactics of spending more, starting more wars, and blaming others for the havoc they've caused their own people.
As we enter into tumultuous times, keep your eyes on the Prize and not on the problems you face.
"Press in" with God. Stay true to God's word, and take it easy on your fellow travelers.
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If you are looking for a simple and healthy boba drink at home, this kefir & pineapple bubble tea recipe is for you! It has everything you love from a traditional milk tea— it is sweet, creamy, aesthetically pleasing, and even includes tapioca pearls.
Kefir is a fermented drink with many health benefits and pairs nicely with the sweetness of pineapple. This delicious drink is easy to make and is a delightful treat for any time of the day. You'll need a 16-ounce cocktail shaker to get the proper texture.
PrintKefir & Pineapple Boba Tea
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Kefir and pineapple boba tea combines two unique drinks. The kefir is tart, while the tea is bitter. The addition of pineapple rounds out the flavors and adds sweetness. This healthy drink will become your favorite in no time.
- 8 oz brewed jasmine tea (cooled to room temperature)
- 2 oz milk kefir
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar tapioca pearls
- ice cubes
- pineapple slices (for garnish)
- Put the milk kefir, pineapple juice, and jasmine tea into a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake for 5-10 seconds until the ingredients are combined.
- Put ¼ cup of tapioca pearls in the bottom of the serving glass, followed by ice.
- Pour in the kefir-pineapple-tea mixture.
- Place a slice of pineapple on the side of the glass to garnish, and enjoy.
This is a versatile recipe. It is possible to use fruit other than pineapple. Some great ones to try are grapefruit, lemon, passion fruit, kiwi, lychee, orange, or strawberry.
Using fruit tea rather than jasmine tea will lessen the caffeine content and change the flavor slightly. Matcha or green tea will increase the caffeine and create a unique iced tea that is refreshing and nourishing.
If you prefer a kefir smoothie, blend the kefir-tea mixture with the fresh or frozen fruit instead of using it as a garnish.
Also, rather than using tapioca pearls, popping boba or fresh fruit can make great toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
What Is Kefir?
Kefir is a fermented drink made from cow, sheep, or goat milk. It is created when kefir grains, colonies of yeast and lactic acid bacteria, are added to milk. Within 12-24 hours, the microorganisms in the grains multiply and ferment the sugars in the milk, creating kefir. The grains are small and white and look similar to popcorn.
The kefir culture can be removed from the liquid and used again and again to make more milk kefir.
Like kombucha, kefir contains many probiotics, which are good bacteria and essential for gut health. You can buy pre-made kefir at your local grocery store or make your own.
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For some people, kefir is an acquired taste. It is creamy and has a slightly sour taste to it. If you have tried plain yogurt, it has a similar flavor, but kefir is slightly milkier, less dense, tarter, and slightly effervescent.
Adding pineapple to kefir gives it a sweeter taste. You can also add additional sweetener to lessen the sour taste of the kefir. The most common additives are white or brown sugar, stevia, honey, and maple syrup.
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There are several health benefits of milk kefir. Some of these include:
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- Relief from constipation
- Improving heart health
- Lower cholesterol
- Can aid in weight loss
- It contains more probiotics than yogurt drinks
- It has antibacterial qualities
- It improves bone health
- It may help protect against certain cancers
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How Much Caffeine Does Kefir & Pineapple Tea Have?
This recipe, made with jasmine tea, contains between 15 and 60 mg of caffeine per cup. The longer the tea bags or tea leaves steep, the more caffeine will be released, so if you want a higher caffeine dosage, steep your tea for longer than we recommended. However, if you steep it for too long, you risk it becoming bitter.
Is It Possible to Make Vegan Kefir?
Yes, it is! Several vegan kefir recipes include plant-based milk rather than dairy milk. Changing the milk will change the consistency and may cause you to lose some of the calcium you'd be getting if you were using dairy milk.
Some vegan milk kefir drinks include:
- Coconut milk kefir
- Soy milk kefir
- Almond milk kefir
- Oat milk kefir
Tapioca balls are naturally gluten-free and vegan (depending on the sweetener used). There is also water-based kefir, but that would completely change the flavor and texture of your boba drink.


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Recently retired NFL superstar Tom Brady dedicated an adorable tribute to his wife Gisele Bündchen to celebrate their thirteen years of marriage.
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Downingtown native Zack Steffen's career hit a new high on Thursday night when the 22-year-old goalkeeper helped Columbus Crew silence an MLS playoff record 67,221 fans at Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Steffen made eight saves through 120 minutes of a scoreless draw and then made a pair of saves in the penalty shootout to send the Crew through to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
"We wanted to shut that crowd up, and we did," the former FC Delco standout and Philadelphia Union youth was quoted saying after the match.
Former FC Delco star Jeff Larentowicz was on the wrong end of the penalty shootout, slamming his attempt from the spot off the post.
In other playoff action, Lawrenceville, New Jersey native Jake Nerwinski and Vancouver Whitecaps advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 5-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes.
Philadelphia Union Academy grad Zach Zandi (West Chester, Pa.), Kenny Lasseter (Narberth, Pa.) and Joe Swenson shared Philly Soccer 6 honors this week. Zandi had the game-winner for Villanova to beat Penn, Lassiter had a brace in La Salle's win over Saint Joseph's and Swenson had four goals for Penn in a win over Yale.
Michael Samnik was named defensive player of the week and Ritchie Barry rookie of the week for his two goals for Saint Joseph's in the loss to La Salle.
The Philly Soccer 6 schedule ended on October 24 with a 1-0 La Salle win over Drexel, giving them a share of the title with Villanova. Pat McCarthy (Cinnaminson, N.J.) scored the lone goal in the match. La Salle beat Penn last month while Villanova had wins over Saint Joseph's and Penn.
Philadelphia Union Academy grad Raheem Taylor-Parkes took just 16 seconds to score for Virginia after coming off the sub's bench against Pitt. The goal was his second of the season.
Lafayette forward Evan Vare (Jamison, Pa.) scored a hat trick to lead his team to a 3-2 win over Navy. The former Central Bucks East standout has six goals on the season and an assist.
Reading United forward Frantdzy Pierrot scored on this overhead kick for Coastal Carolina to lead them to a 1-0 win over Maryland in College Park.
Maryland Down 1-0 To Coastal Carolina At The Half Off Of This Frantdzy Pierrot (@ReadingUnited ) Overhead Goalpic.twitter.com/zoHXsUzYWC
— DMV Soccer (@DMVsoccer96) October 21, 2017
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These surveys, of course, didn't touch on UFOs and aliens. They have amazing support. Recent reports indicate perhaps 35 percent of people believe UFOs are alien-based, while almost twice that percentage supports the notion that alien life exists on distant planets. Heck, even President Jimmy Carter wasn't afraid to announce he saw a UFO in Georgia in 1969.
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There is, however, a difference between being open and promoting the whacked. It can be especially disturbing when an advocate is, well, a world leader.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador underscored this concern recently when he posted a photo of an Aluxe on his social media account. By the way, an Aluxe is a mischievous woodland spirit that comes from Mayan folklore. It is like an elf.
At first take, some thought Mexico's chief executive was joking. Apparently not. When posting the photo, he noted it "was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe." He then added: "everything is mystical."
López Obrador has always expressed reverence for indigenous cultures and beliefs. Supporting the notion that aluxes, which date back perhaps 2,500 years, are still poking around in trees and whatnot would definitely pay homage to these beliefs.
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Is it simple to find employment in Portugal?
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My territory is new and our area has minimal childcare and what they do have has huge waitlist.My area covers rural Georgia from just north of Macon GA all the way up to just north of Athens GA. If you could draw a circle between Atlanta and August. Though this is a rural area we are home to celebrity ball players, golfers and we are a vacation hot spot. Most of the host families and their au pairs are living on Reynolds Lake Oconee, a nationally recognized lake and golf community. https://www.reynoldslakeoconee.com
I am an executive officer in the Air Force Reserve, so I do a lot of event planning, instructing workshops from sexual assault response, resiliency training, leadership building courses involving conflict managment. I love my area of Georgia and meeting new families and being apart of the culture of my au pairs. I travel internationally multiply times a month and enjoy learning and seeing new things. Most of all I enjoy connecting new families with the program and their au pair.
My families have both host parents working in professions of dentists, builders, and lawyers. A few new host moms I will have are stay at home parents with just the other spouse working. The families children are from infant to teenagers. All of our au pairs right now are from Central and South America. Spanish is the second largest speaking language in the world, so most families enjoy this culture and the influence it has on their children. The au pairs here love the outdoors! From hiking, biking, swimming to attending local concerts and festivals. Since we are so small and intimate when a new au pair is arriving he/she already feels at home because every au pair in my cluster has reached out prior to their arrival. The au pairs do a welcome event such as a dinner or swimming pool party to meet and learn about the newest family addition.
Au Pair Cultural Activities
This is lake country in Georgia and outdoor activities are over the top.Our community is flourishing with rodeos, festivals, concerts, lake events, car shows, and farmers markets. This is the heart of America. I ensure all au pairs know every event happening the I can (just to many especially in summer months to list most of the time)so they can all go together. I recently did a Lakeside Concert Cultural event. It was a outdoor lakefront concert with an 80s band. There was blow up jump castles for the kids, food and drinks. We did a downtown arts in park festival for our family event. They had hundreds of vendors and car shows with arts and crafts. Since my region is new we have just done a couple events. I planned a rodeo event but it didn't end up happening due to au pairs traveling and being out of town.
Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in Athens, GA
If they have a DL from their country they can drive here for up to 30 days, then must obtain a Georgia DL. No international driver license is required. The au pair must have there social security number to apply for a Georgia License. Over the age of 18 just needs to pass the written permit test, then can take the road courses test to obtain the actual drivers license a soon as the host family is comfortable. I recommend to all my host families to drive with the au pair until he/she has the actually obtains a Georgia drivers license. They cannot drive without a adult age 21 or older with a valid license on a learners permit.
Since we are so rural there is very minimal public transportation. Most host families in this region provide a car for the au pair. All the au pairs are friends here and offer each other rides and plan trips together.
The top school is University of Georgia, which is a cultural thing in itself here in Georgia.
We also have Emory University that offers an au pair specific course to obtain all credits in 2 nights a week for 8 weeks.
The au pairs really like the aupairclasses.com for first year to travel to another city and meet new au pairs to build connections
Child Friendly Activities for Au Pairs and Host Families
There are several outdoor activities for example tomorrow the local au pairs are going with all of the children to a Splash Water fair. Almost all events are free and cater to families of all ages.


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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Project
This wonderful program aims to help some of the thousands of children of Zimbabwe who suffer from HIV/AIDS or whose families are affected by HIV/AIDS, by offering education and support programs. One quarter of Zimbabwean children are orphaned by HIV/AIDS and around 170,000 have the disease. These children are living in abject poverty and in dire need of support. For those volunteers who truly want to help African children in need there are no more worthy children of your help and compassion. Set in the beautiful Victoria Falls region, international volunteers have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help Zimbabwean children who were never given a fair chance and to help make their lives brighter. This is an amazing volunteering opportunity for those who need no other skills but an open heart and the willingness to work on programs that can make vulnerable children's lives better.
Project Highlights:
- Help make life brighter for children with HIV/AIDS or who are affected by HIV/AIDS
- Facilitate programs and activities for these children to educate and support them and to help them lead better lives
- Stay with a wonderful host family and become immersed in the local culture
- Visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and check out the Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino)
This program has a profound effect on children who are living with HIV/AIDS or who have been orphaned by this devastating disease. These children face hardships in everyday life and discrimination. The program's aim is to provide a safe environment for these children to be supported and to educate them, and others, on HIV/AIDS. Projects reach children through school-based clubs and reach youth through out-of-school sporting activities. As soccer is one of the biggest sports in Africa and the vast majority of youth follow the sport, soccer is used as a way to bring these youths together and offer support and education. To date, more than 600 children and youth have been supported through the program, and it is hoped to greatly increase this number going forward. Educating children on the disease, how to prevent it, what it may actually mean for those with the disease, and how they can go on to live fulfilling lives makes a huge difference to vulnerable youth and children, many with no family and who feel disillusioned. This program really can make a true difference to those who face unimaginable challenges in everyday life.


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The collectibles and antiques markets undergo bizarre cycles.
Who would have thought that an old first-generation MacIntosh computer is price holding onto, a few of which at the moment are price around $500,000, or old video games. If you played Zelda and got your hands on what's now a Rare Edition, you may be sitting at near $1 million based on recent US auctions.
Just a few years ago people were scrapping old Australian cars like Valiants and Holdens, now they're considered "investments".
One section of the luxurious goods market that's having a moment right away is vintage watches, and it is outwardly at a degree where an older watch on the wrist is price greater than buying a brand recent single brand.
In fact, experts consider the used watch market is ready to overtake recent watch sales in the subsequent few years.
Consulting firm McKinsey predicts that the pre-pandemic marketplace for used watches, which was price $29 billion before the pandemic, might be price $47 billion next yr.
Watch expert Bani McSpedden, who holds the distinguished title of "watch editor" within the Australian Financial Review, notes how the fortunes of UK-based used watch retailer Watchfinder have modified in today's market.
In 2012, Watchfinder was selling pre-owned watches for just over $25 million a yr, and by 2018, that had grown to $220 million.
It attracted the eye of industry icon Richemont, who bought the corporate and opened Watchfinder stores in lots of global cities synonymous with luxury retail, from Zurich to Milan to Hong Kong, giving it a spot in its boutiques. This has yet to occur in Australia, but McSpedden says it will not be for long.
Of the brands, Rolex has all the time been at the highest of the tree, although McSpedden says prices have fallen recently, while other brands comparable to Patek Philippe, Omega and Audmars Piguet are also in high demand.
The American magazine Esquire recently had a special article on investing in watches and checked out the names of those brands, including Breitling, Jaeger LeCoultre, Tag Heuer and Longines.
Interestingly, a lot of these firms issue reissues of classic watches from the second half of the Nineteen Twentiesp age – at extremely high prices – which says that not only the age of those watches is desirable, but additionally the style.
Apparently watchmaking is a dying art, so these older watches at the moment are highly prized for his or her craftsmanship, which is reflected in the costs.
So, if you could have an old watch languishing in your bottom drawer or an old family heirloom lying around, it could be price dusting it off and checking its value.
Its value could have skyrocketed over time, and that trinket in your wrist could possibly be price a small fortune. Perhaps it is time to money in some money and use your phone to inform the time for some time.


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Paper-thin shards of glass, can be fused over or between sheets to provide random shapes and patterns or used for shading and other types of colour blending. Confetti enables you to create a massive variety of eye-catching and unique patterns within your glass work design.
A sophisticated, attractive colour on its own or calmed with the use of a softer colour such as Light Plum.
This glass style requires a longer initial hold time during firing to reach the target colour - please see the working notes below.
Available in 50g or 450g jars. The size of confetti can vary. Please note this product is very fragile and small breakages may occur in transit.
May React With:
Selenium, Sulphur
Working notes:
Colour usually deepens on firing. Possible dark interface reaction with selenium and/or sulphur glasses (0137, 1122, 1125,0124, 0125, 1137, 1437). Less viscous (softer) than most other glasses. Some gold-bearing striking glasses, like this one, should be fired with a 2 hour hold at 663°C during the initial stages of the firing cycle. If fired without this hold, they may not strike at all, or they may strike but appear spotty and have a blue-brown cast, as opposed to the desired target colour. This full-fuse schedule should effectively strike these glasses:
Rate | Temp (C) | Hold |
* | 663 | 2:00 |
333 | 810 | :10 |
999 | 482 | ** |
* The initial rate of heat is not a critical factor in successfully striking gold-bearing glasses. Choose an initial rate of heat appropriate to the scale and design of the project that you are firing.
** Remainder of cycle depends on the thickness of the piece. Consult the Bullseye Annealing Chart. For colour-sensitive projects, we recommend testing the cycle you plan to use by fusing a small sample of a similar setup in the same kiln as the project to best predict final colour results.
All our glass is COE90, Bullseye Glass compatible and suitable for applications such as glass fusing, glass casting and glass slumping (unless otherwise stated in the description).


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Life360 Leads To Overstep
April 11, 2022
Helicopter parents, while not a new phenomenon, are now far more skilled in the borderline stalking of their children than anyone could have ever foreseen in their worst nightmares.
Life360 tries to step out of its realm as a safety app, as it tracks the location of its users while also providing driving reports of the users' speeds and length of driving trips. As an additional feature, it also notifies users when a group member's battery falls below 10%.
These features, while made to encourage teenagers to make safe and smart decisions, have only caused stress and paranoia between teenagers and animosity with their parents.
Teenage years are– above all– a time for learning. Without taking risks and making stupid, and yes, sometimes dangerous, mistakes, teenagers would have no way to learn and grow into adults. These years are a time for exploring more freedom and growing as an individual, yet Life360 inhibits this growth.
Letting go of children and trusting them to make the right choices can be very hard for parents, but it is an incredibly necessary step to make. Especially as teenager and parent relationships can become strained when the teenager feels as though their parent doesn't trust them.
Constant paranoia and fear over whether your parents are going to punish you through what they find from Life360 causes more stress for children than it alleviates for parents. Life360 and its invasive nature is not necessary for safety, as there are several applications where parents can see where their children are in need of emergency.
For example, the FindMy app on iPhones gives information on the whereabouts of family members, but does not go to the extreme as to give notifications like Life360 does with information on battery life and driving patterns of its users. This offers a balance of parents knowing where their teens are in case of emergency and teens feeling more trust between themselves and their parent.
Along with the detrimental extremities, the app's intrusive nature puts user's privacy at risk when using the application. In January of 2022, the company announced that they would stop sales of precise location data to over a dozen data brokers they had been working with, meaning that anybody who used Life360 before January has most likely had their location data sold to companies without their knowledge. The company continues to sell precise location data to Arity and "aggregated" location data to PlacerAI. This data collection and subsequent sales has resulted in millions of users' privacy being breached for the profit of the corporate elites.
While Life360 means to be an app that facilitates the safety of teenagers in the modern era, its ruinous qualities allow it to be only that of an attempt. This cause is an honorable one, but Life360 didn't achieve its goals in the way it was supposed to. Instead of facilitating safety, it has facilitated helicopter parenting and teenager paranoia. Life360's features go beyond just tracking teens for safety reasons, and facilitates parents who wish to control every aspect of their children's lives.