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RMDT counsels numerous entities in connection with the privatization of government-owned enterprises. Our experience and unparalleled expertise in this area, as well as in complex corporate and international issues, has enabled us to represent the buyers in six of the fifteen largest privatizations in Romania since 1989. While helping to reconcile divergent business, accounting, employment, political and social matters, we provide our clients with the required assistance in the development and implementation of privatization programs. As part of the commercialization of state-owned enterprises, we have not only assisted in drafting the regulatory framework for the operation of various sectors, but have also drafted numerous regulations created specifically for those problems arising during the crucial transition period.
As a result of RMDT's diversified practice, our privatization experience extends deep into the petrochemicals, utilities, oil & gas, real estate, telecommunications, automotive, mining, metal, steel, rubber, aluminum and retail industries. Indeed, the firm has provided privatization advice to virtually every sector of the Romanian economy, irrespective of the complexity of the transaction and/or the client. RMDT's well established experience in key practice areas such as mergers & acquisitions, tax, public policy, corporate & securities, banking & financial services, real estate and infrastructure redevelopment & project finance has enabled the firm to represent numerous foreign investors, including the largest multinational investors from the United States, Germany, Greece, Italy, Cyprus and Turkey.
RMDT's position as a market leader in the area of privatizations is further buttressed by its expertise in public affairs counseling, which is widely regarded as the finest and most successful service of its kind in the country. Among the highly skilled professionals servicing the privatization process are Mr. Valentin Ionescu, former Minister of Privatization and Economic Advisor to former President Emil Constantinescu. Mr. Ionescu drafted various privatization laws and regulations and other pieces of vital legislation required to effectively manage Romania's privatization efforts. Along with the added insights of Mark A. Meyer, Esq., the Firm's managing partner of the Central and Eastern European Practice Group, RMDT not only oversaw the largest foreign investment made in Romania since 1989, through the acquisition and privatization of RomTelecom, but continues to advise the most noteworthy foreign investors in high-profile Romanian privatizations, including the current proposed privatization of Petrom, Romania's largest oil & gas state enterprise.
Aside from the Firm's privatization and public affairs counseling, RMDT has successfully and efficiently advised the buyers of numerous state-owned enterprises due also in part to its close interaction with the Romanian Government. The Firm developed the policy framework and drafted the legislation necessary for the conversion of the Private Ownership Funds into mutual funds. RMDT attorneys have also acted as legal advisors to the Post-Privatization Fund, which includes funding from PHARE, the EBRD and other private-source capital. As a sign of confidence in RMDT's efforts and expertise in the area of privatization, the Government of Romania selected the Firm's Wall Street office as the location for its Center for Privatization in 1995.
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If you're a local sports fan wanting to vent or get some national attention then get over to the Sarasota Ritz-Carlton Hotel Friday morning.
ESPN's Mike and Mike in the Morning radio show will be broadcasting from the hotel and it's a perfect chance for Tampa Bay Rays fans to give their team some love. It might be particularly pleasing to do it in front of co-host Mike Greenberg, who is a native New Yorker.
But you better get up early. The show comes on the air at 6 am and goes for four hours. Dick Vitale is supposed to be there around 8 am. Other expected guests are Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich, the 2008 ACC Defensive Player of The Year who sat out last season while he was battling cancer.
He has since been cured and hopes to play in 2010. All are here for the Dick Vitale Gala, which will be Friday night at the Ritz-Carlton to raise money to fight cancer through the Jimmy V Foundation.
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Other studies have suggested that physical activity decreases the risk of certain cancers. Now, research from the University of California-Los Angeles finds it also seems to help ward off prostate cancer.
Researchers say the key to this protective effect had to do with exercise that was continuous compared with exercise that was intermittent. They made this discovery after testing men working at a Southern California facility that tested aerospace engines and nuclear power systems.


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Protecting your home or business computer is the only way to keep your computer safe. Businesses that have large computer networks should take extra precautions to keep private data safe. Likewise, home computers must be secure in order to dispel hackers. Creating a security system for your business or home computer can be complicated, which is why it's important to have the right security measures in place. Virus protectors, data encryption, and a router that is secure are all vital to any network. Equally important is the company that you choose to install and monitor your computer security system.
Purchasing an anti-virus protection kit for your home computer is usually the most affordable option. These kits can be easily installed, and company customer service representatives will help you set up any anti-virus program. Protecting your business network is more complex, and trustworthy experts must be hired in order to ensure that your network is safe. Prior to hiring any company to set up your business network, take the time to research the company. Selecting a reputable company that has a proven track record of successful security set-ups is a wise idea. When searching through our Computer and Security directory, you'll find a number of different security companies that are capable of securing private or business networks. Browse through our listings, find a company that suits your needs, and don't waste another minute running a system that isn't thoroughly protected. When it comes to computer security, you can never have too much protection.


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FACEIT will be hosting the Major from start to finish, including the Open Qualifiers, Minors, Challengers and Grand Finals. More details on formats and dates can be found below.
Open Qualifiers
- Between 14 May - 17 June: anyone can enter, up to 1024 teams
- Single Elimination bracket
- 8 Teams EU, CIS, NA progress to Closed Qualifiers
- 2 Teams South America go straight to Americas Minor
- 6 Teams Asia progress straight to Asia Minor
Closed Qualifiers
- CIS 1-3 June, NA 22-24 June, EU 29 June - 1 July;
- Top 8 per region, + 8 invited teams;
- Swiss format;
- Top 8 EU, CIS and Top 6 NA progress to Minors;
- Americas 7-11 July, CIS 10-13 July, Asia 16-20 July, EU 19-20 July;
- Top 6 teams from NA Closed Qualifier, 2 teams from South America Open Qualifiers, Top 8 teams from EU and CIS Closed Qualifiers and 6 teams from Asia Open Qualifiers + 2 invited teams;
- GSL-Style groups + Double Elimination playoffs. Top 2 progress to Major Challenger Stage;
- 5–9 September
- 2 teams from each regional Minor
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- Rogue and compLexity (AME), Renegades and Tyloo (Asia), Hellraisers and Spirit (CIS), OpTic and NiP (EU)
- 12–16 September
- 8 teams from Challengers Stage
- Top 8 from previous Major
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- Top 8 from Legends stage
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It's the end of the world, as we view it: The furthest extremes of the Earth visible on Google Maps
Thanks to Google's Street View project it is possible to travel to travel to the far reaches of the Earth without ever leaving your armchair.
But although the search giant's mapping project is ongoing, there are limits to the virtual journeys possible on the world-beating online service.
Inspired in part by the geography game GeoGuessr, Atlantic blogger Ian Taylor set out to find out just where the end of the road lies on Google Street View.
Remote: An old jetty sticks out into the clear blue seas off Sand Island, one of the Midway Islands in the Pacific
Wilderness: A Google car is seen at the end of Navy Road, north of Inuvik, in Canada's Northwest Territories
End of the road: The visitor centre at Nordkaphallen, northern Norway, the northernmost tip of Europe
Barren: The Ubehebe crater in Death Valley National Park in California, which was formed by volcanic activity
Snowy peaks: The Chilkat Range seen across Lynn Canal from the borough of Juneau, Alaska
The rest of the journey's on foot... A view of the Mae Sai River, taken at the northernmost point in Thailand
Far cry from Rio: Avenida Beira Mar, in the town of Paulista, one of the easternmost points of Brazil's Atlantic coast
Holy site: The Kun Iam Temple on the island of Coloane, Macau
Untouched beauty: The Lagoa Azul on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores
It's been a rollercoaster: Ocean Park, a theme park by the sea in Hong Kong's Southern District
Watch out for 'roos: The easternmost point of Australia on Lighthouse Road in Byron Bay, New South Wales
Hail to the chief: Busts of presidents sit in the lot of SculpturWorx, on Summer Street, Houston, Texas
Not the Cape of Good Hope: Cape Agulhas, South Africa, Africa's genuine southernmost point
Political limits: The Sha Tau Kok crossing, in Hong Kong's New Territories, which marks the beginning of the Frontier Closed Area separating the territory from China
Mr Taylor spent 'some time' taking a virtual tour of a few of these spots, which range from borders and shorelines to dead ends and overlooks from the world's most far-flung locations.
He said: 'I've always been drawn to the end of the road, to the edges of where one might be allowed to travel, whether blocked by geographic features, international borders, or simply the lack of any further road.'
The pictures show a broad variety of locations, only linked by virtue of their Street View Status as dead ends.
But as the Google project continues with a variety of new gadgets, you can bet that they won't be the ends of the world for long.
Dramatic landscape: Part of Fiordland National Park seen from the end of the Milford Sound Highway, in Southland, New Zealand
Another spot in Southland: The region's terrain is dominated by mountains, fjords and glacial lakes
Ghosts of the past: A bust of Lenin at the now abandoned Soviet-run Pyramiden coal mining facility in Svalbard, an archipelago which is the northernmost part of Norway
Area of interest? A cameraman from CBC News is seen at work at this point on the U.S.-Canada border
Derelict: The abandoned Second World War-era Buckner Building in the tiny port town of Whittier, Alaska
Impassable: Lava flow from the Kilauea volcano blocks the way on the Kaimu-Chain of Craters Road, Hawaii
Easy to spot: For those who haven't got Google on their mobiles, a handy buoy marks the southernmost point in Key West, Florida
Perfect for peace and quiet: A remote village near Sund, Norway
Turn around now: The village of Melago, surrounded by mountains at the end of a valley road in South Tirol, northern Italy
Sunny streets: The rocks of El Arco de Cabo San Lucas can be seen in the distance between whitewashed buildings in the town of Cabo San Lucas, at the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico
Seems like there's no reason to go on... A checkpoint on the way to a BP facility, on Spine Road in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
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If you want to have the nice looking rustic industrial home, then you definitely may want to just begin with a big garage. That's while there is one concept of garage extension plans that you may want to also try. If you should be interested in having this sort of rustic industrial looking home, then you might need to use many of these simple recommendations and tips below to complete that.
For the start, you need to ensure that the wall is in an excellent condition. You can repair if there are several problems related with the wall. Make sure the wall is secure or you can become with a disaster. As an inclusion to that particular, ensure that the wall is in an excellent condition. Another action to take is to find out the face area of the house. That one is very important in garage extension plans. That's since on the leading part of your home, you will need two major open windows that will do completely for the garage home with the rustic industrial look. Another thing that you'll require to complete is to set the step on the rear the main house. That one is great for individuals who want to utilize the additional space on top, since many garages have the large limit that can be used for the extra space.
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Last summer, Kimball Hill Inc. cleared land at Palatine and Schoenbeck Roads in northwest suburban Arlington Heights for a development unlike any it had built. Four neighborhoods of different home styles, lakes and a private health and recreation center were envisioned for the open land.
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The Texas Nationalist secession movement has had it with this nation, our debt, and general awesomeness and wishes to secede from the union — again.
The group formed in the 90's and gained popularity with the idea of secession after President Obama won re-election in 2012, prompting the group probably to throw their hats on the ground and spit angrily while howling, "We want Texas Independence!" The group reported membership skyrocketed by over 400 percent and web traffic went up by 900 percent after the last presidential election. A petition to secede circulated the internet shortly after the election and gained over 150,000 signatures and received a resounding 'No' from the White House.
The group says:
"The reasons for Texas independence are clear and simple. The people of Texas believe that Texans are best governed by Texans. We are no longer willing to be subjected to policies that we don't want by people that we don't elect."
Now with a seemingly easy road to the White House for the Democratic candidate in the fall, the secession movement is gaining more ground. Today, The Texas Nationalist movement boasts 200k plus members.
This isn't the first time Texas has tried to secede. The Washington Post succinctly explains Texas' history of secession in two paragraphs:
"In 1836, a scrappy Texas won its independence from Mexico in a bloody war (Remember the Alamo?). The newly minted Republic of Texas experimented with running itself as its own country before going broke and voting to join the United States.
"In 1861, Texans voted to secede and join the Confederacy during the Civil War. When the war was over, the Supreme Court decided — in a case brought by none other than Texas — that states can't secede unilaterally and any attempt to do so will be 'absolutely null.' "
Texas' dreams to secede have waxed and waned over the last 150 years. Typically, when a Democrat is president the movement starts up again, only to fade into irrelevancy when there is a Republican president in the White House. The last movement, formed in the early 90's by Richard Lance McLaren briefly rose up but failed due to McLaren's violent tactics. He was later imprisoned for kidnapping and is serving a 99-year sentence, according to the WaPo.
After the failure of the movement in the 90's under McLaren, the Texas Nationalist group took over and tried a more mainstream approach with some success — former Governor Rick Perry (R) mentioned the idea at a rally in 2009, although he later said he was joking (wink, wink). The group engages the public in speaking events, and bumper stickers can be seen on vehicles all over the state advocating for secession.
But no matter how tempting the idea may be, Texas Republican lawmakers can see the writing on the wall: Their secession dreams are for naught. Seceding, or at least seriously trying to secede, would open the lawmakers up for attack by Democrats, it would be a logistical nightmare. And they wouldn't be privy to federal services like disaster relief (Texas is the largest recipient of disaster relief every year), social security, subsidies, infrastructure, or other safety net programs.
But because the movement is gaining popularity, the Republican lawmakers are being forced to acknowledge the idea. In 2012, only one county brought the notion forward at the Texas convention. In 2016, there are a reported 22 counties bringing the issue forward going into the convention (although The Houston Chronicle could only confirm 10 counties, but won't know for sure until the May convention).
A party committee will decide on which issues will be up for debate at the convention and it's likely secession will be up for a serious discussion. However, it's also likely the notion will be voted down swiftly and almost unilaterally. But the fact that the state will even discuss it at all makes it one of the wackiest states in our union.
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Exchange Server
People want things to be easy and fast
A Microsoft Exchange Server allows you to enter appointments on your Smartphone and this will automatically update on your computer back at the office and vice versa. Any changes made to your calendar, contacts, emails from either your smart phone or computer will automatically update on both systems. Avoid double booking yourself and increase your efficiency by doing something once only.
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July 7, 2009 - Theres a Lobot now??
On today's show, Colin shows off his Birthday card, and forces Chad, and CJSR' employees to eat left over cake. No word on their health so far. Also, Textbot stumps the world with his Star Wars Trivia question, and everyone enjoys music that means bidness!
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If you're in the market for a new credit card, Citi is a name that's sure to come up often in your search.
But with over a dozen different Citi credit cards, how do you know which one is right for you?
This in-depth guide will not only help you better understand Citi cards in detail, but also decide which Citibank credit card may be right for you.
Citibank is one of the world's largest credit card issuers, so it should come as no surprise that they offer a wide range of cards that span a variety of different purposes.
Whether you need flexible travel rewards, cash back, or need to buy materials to grow your small business, there's a Citi credit card for you.
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Citi currently only offers one cashback credit card – the Citi® Double Cash Card.
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You get unlimited 1% cash back and an additional 1% as you pay for your purchases.
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Balance transfers don't earn cash back and you'll need an excellent or good credit score in order to apply for this card.
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Reward points, also known as "Thank You Points" are one of the hallmark features of most Citi credit cards.
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You earn 3X points on air travel and hotels, 2X points on entertaining and dining, and 1X points on all other purchases, making this a lucrative card for business or personal travel.The variable APR for this card ranges from 16.74%-24.74% depending on your creditworthiness, and there is an annual fee of $450.
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Much like the Prestige® card, the ThankYou® Premier card lets you earn 3X the points on travel, including gas stations, as well as 2X points on dining and entertainment, and 1X points on everything else.
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You can also transfer your points to hotel and airline loyalty programs.
This card has a $95 annual fee which is waived for the first year.
The regular APR is 15.49%-24.49% depending on creditworthiness, and you'll need excellent credit to apply for this card.
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The intro purchase APR on this card is 0% for 12 months, there's no annual fee, and a regular (variable) APR of 14.49%-24.49%.
You'll need excellent credit to be considered for this card.
There's also a ThankYou® Preferred card designed especially for college students which lets you earn 2,500 bonus points after spending $500 on purchases within the first three months.
You can exchange your points for $25 in gift cards, electronics and other rewards.
You'll earn 2X points on entertainment and dining and 1X on all other purchases.
Like the Thank You Preferred card, there's no expiration and no limit on the points you can earn.
There's also no annual fee.
The intro APR is slightly different, however – 0% for 7 months, and you'll need good credit to be accepted, however it's a solid card for students looking to build up a credit history on a tight budget.
Balance Transfer Cards
Balance transfers are one of the biggest reasons people choose Citi credit cards, and Citi has endeavored to meet their needs through the Simplicity® and Diamond Preferred® cards.
The Citi Simplicity® Card
The Simplicity® card lives up to its name and gives users a lucrative 0% APR on balance transfers for a whopping 21 months.
After that, the variable APR is 14.49%-24.49% based on creditworthiness.
There's no annual fee and the purchase intro APR is also $0 for 21 months.
There is a balance transfer fee of 3% of the amount of each transfer or $5, whichever is greater, but the 0% for 21 months balance transfer intro APR is a strong reason to want to consider this card for balance transfers.
In exchange for these benefits, however, there are no reward points, no airline miles and no cash back.
If you just want a simple balance transfer card with a generous intro APR period, definitely give this one your consideration.
You'll need Excellent or Good credit to apply.
The Citi Diamond Preferred® Card
Much like the Simplicity® card, the Diamond Preferred® card gives you 0% purchase intro APR for 21 months, and 0% balance transfer intro APR for 21 months.
There is a balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer or $5, whichever is greater.
The variable APR is 13.49-23.49 and there's no annual fee.
No points or rewards program with this card either, although you do get 24/7 access to a "Citi Concierge" to help you book hotels and flights.
This card also gives you free access to your FICO® score, so it's a great choice for anyone looking to better manage their financial health.
You'll also benefit from $0 liability on unauthorized purchases thanks to Citi's Identity Theft Solutions, making this a good all-around card for people who want to keep a close eye on their credit and who take their security seriously.
Good or Excellent credit is needed to apply.
Travel Rewards
When it comes to travel credit cards, Citi is no stranger to providing flyers with a great deal.
With four different options to choose from based on how often you fly and what airline you use, these travel credit cards from Citi are definitely worth a closer look:
The Citi AAdvantage® Executive World Elite MasterCard
This travel credit card allows you to earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $5,000 in purchase within the first three months of opening your account.
You also get Admirals Club® membership which includes access to 50+ lounges worldwide for you and your family members (even if they aren't members).
The purchase APR for this card is 16.74%-24.74% variable and there is an annual fee of $450.
You'll need excellent credit to be considered.
The Citi AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite MasterCard
With this card, you can earn 60,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles after making $3,000 in purchases within the first three months of opening your account.
Your first checked bag on a domestic American Airlines flight is free for you and up to four companions traveling with you on the same flight reservation.
The purchase APR is 16.74%-24.74% variable and there's no annual fee for the first year ($95 every year thereafter).
Excellent credit is needed to be considered.
What's unique about this travel card in particular is that you can earn 10% of your redeemed miles back – up to 10,000 AAdvantage® miles per year.
The Expedia®+ Card
With the Expedia+ card you can earn 15,000 Expedia+ bonus points after you make $1,000 in purchases within the first three months of your account opening.
Based on your creditworthiness, the purchase APR is 15.99%-23.99% variable APR and there's no annual fee.
There's no limit to the number of Expedia+ points you can earn.
The Expedia®+ Voyager Card
The Expedia+ Voyager Card from Citi goes a step further.
You can earn 25,000 Expedia+ bonus points after $2,000 in purchases within 3 months of opening your account.
There's an annual fee of $95 with this card and the purchase rate varies from 14.99-22.99% depending on creditworthiness.
Shopping Rewards
If you shop at certain stores often, or you're working to supply your business with goods, it pays to get rewarded.
Shopping and small business credit cards often provide rewards if you shop at specific stores.
The Costco Anywhere Visa® Card
The Costco Anywhere® Visa rewards you (or your business) for shopping at Costco stores and anywhere else Visa is accepted.
As long as you have a paid Costco membership, there's no annual fee for either of these cards.
The purchase rate is 0% APR on purchases for 7 months, then the variable APR is 16.24% thereafter.
These cards are designed specifically for shoppers who frequent Costco wholesale stores for their home or business respectively.
Cards for Building Credit
If you're new to building credit and want a solid start in building a credit history, it's worth getting a secured credit card.
With a secured credit card, you make a "security deposit" of a certain amount, and that becomes your credit limit.
This deposit is held in a collateral holding account and does not earn interest.
The Citi® Secured MasterCard®
The Citi Secured MasterCard helps those new to credit build a credit history.
Your current income and debt will be reviewed in order to qualify you for this card, and you must not have any bankruptcy filings within the last two years.
The purchase APR for this card is 23.49% variable APR and a security deposit – a minimum of $200 is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eligible for a Citi Credit Card?
Individuals with good to excellent credit are generally eligible to apply for a Citi credit card, however, the Citi Secured Mastercard is available to those new to building a credit history and does not typically have the same requirements as an ordinary credit card.
It does, however, have a higher interest rate (because those new to credit are generally seen as riskier than those with an established credit history).
Do I need to have an account with Citibank to be eligible to apply for a credit card?
No, you don't have to have an account with Citibank.
What can I use my rewards towards? Do I need to go through Citibank to redeem my rewards?
You can redeem rewards online or over the phone. Yes, you need to go through Citibank to redeem your rewards.
Which one of the Citibank cards does not penalize for late payments?
The Citi Simplicity card
Which Citi card is the most popular amongst consumers and why?
The Citi Double Cash card. You earn cash back twice with 1% cash back on purchases and 1% cash back as you pay for those purchases.
How does the Citi secured credit card work?
You will put down a security deposit and receive a credit limit that is equal to the value of your security deposit.
What Kind of Rewards Does Citi Offer?
As you can see from the types of cards available, Citi offers a number of rewards depending on your goals.
From flights to reward points to shopping discounts, there's a card for virtually everyone.
Also, most people don't realize this, but Citi regularly sends out spending bonuses (such as earning 3x ThankYou points on all purchases for the next 3 months), however, you often have to call their reconsideration line in order to get these generous offers.
To speak with a live representative about getting these valuable bonuses, call 1-800-695-5171 and ask if you have any spending bonuses on your account.
You can call as often as you'd like, but it's recommended that you call after 60 days of opening your account, followed by 180 days, the beginning and end of the year.
You can also view pre-approved and targeted credit card offers online.
These sign up bonuses are typically more than what you'd see through general, broad public sign on bonuses, but be sure to check often as offers are added and removed frequently.
How Are Citi's Credit Cards Different? How Is Citi Different than Other Credit Card Companies?
As one of the world's largest credit card issuers, Citi has a broad number of cards available for just about every financial need, meaning you're very likely to find a card that fits your goals.
Citi is also very generous with its sign-on bonuses. While other credit card issuers have, in essence, "tightened the reins" on things like rewards and flights, Citi still provides great deals for those who know what they want out of a card and aren't afraid to ask for it.
How Do Consumers Feel About Citi? Are They Happy with Citi Credit Cards?
Overall, consumers are happy with their Citi credit cards. With extremely popular cards, such as the Double Cash Back rewards card, many customers are finding that it's a great way to get rewarded for the things they already buy.
Even frequent travelers are impressed by the rewards that Citi offers them through their travel cards.
As with any credit card company, however, there are mixed reviews on customer service.
It's worth noting that the fraud prevention team is praised for being on top of questionable transactions the moment they happen – giving peace of mind to consumers who are concerned about things like identity theft.
Other customers have less than spectacular things to say about requesting a credit limit increase, getting account issues resolved and other common complaints.
As everyone's spending habits and credit history is different, however, your own experience may differ considerably.
What Are the Benefits and Risks of a Citi Credit Card?
The benefits and risks of owning a Citi credit card are much the same as with any credit card on the market.
While credit cards do provide funding in case of an emergency, with this kind of convenience comes the responsibility and self-discipline to avoid digging yourself into a deeper hole of debt.
One of the more common caveats comes in the form of cash advance fees.
Citi has been known to charge cash advance fees if you fund your bank account with a credit card, for example, or purchase American Express gift cards.
You can set your cash advance limit to $0 through your online account area, so be sure to do this to prevent those sudden, unexpected fees.
How Do Citi Cards Compare to Other Credit Cards?
Generally speaking, Citi cards are a great choice for nearly anyone, from those with established credit histories, to college students just starting out on the road to credit responsibility.
In particular, the Double Cash rewards card and travel cards are particularly generous in terms of the miles they give in exchange for purchases made within a certain time frame.
Obviously no two credit cards are alike, but as long as you use your card as it was intended, you'll find that your experience is both solid and reliable.
As with any credit card, it's best not to carry a balance forward if you can avoid it, but seeing as how there are even lucrative cards made for balance transfers, Citi cards are certainly worth consideration.
One of the best reasons to consider a Citi credit card is their protective security and fraud prevention measures.
Citi actively monitors your account for any transactions that seem "out of the ordinary" and will notify you if they suspect fraudulent activity.
If you're concerned about buying a product or signing up for a free trial from a questionable merchant, you'll be glad to know that you can create a virtual "one time use" credit card number that's linked to your Citi account, but keeps your actual number hidden.
What Are The Fees Associated with Citi Credit Cards?
The fees associated with Citi credit cards depend on the card you apply for.
Some cards have an annual fee, whereas others have the annual fee waived for the first year and then applied thereafter.
Some cards have no annual fee at all.
There are also balance transfer fees to consider, as well as intro APR and variable APR fees, which depend on your creditworthiness.
Should you decide to apply for a Citi credit card, ensure you read the welcome packet carefully to fully understand the fees and charges that come with your card, as this is part of being a responsible cardholder.
How Do I Apply for a Citi Credit Card?
You can apply directly online for any of Citi's credit cards.
You can also check your application status online at any time.
If you're denied for a Citi card, call their Reconsideration line at 1-800-695-5171 and make your case.
You may be able to turn that denial around to an acceptance!
How Long Should it Take to Receive the Credit Card?
In some cases, such as with the AAdvantage card, you can get the number directly over the phone so that you can use it online right away.
Typically, Citi does not expedite shipping on new cards, but if you call 1-800-756-7047 and request expedited shipping, it's possible that you may get your new Citi credit card sooner.
Should you have any other questions, here's how to contact Citi directly:
1-800-695-5171 – Personal application status and reconsideration line – speak with a live representative
1-800-763-9795 – General personal application inquiries – speak with a live representative
1-800-645-7240 – Business application status and reconsideration line. Press option 3 and then option 1 to hear application status.
Twitter account – @AskCiti
Find Your Branch & Routing Number
To find the branch closest to you, use their online branch locator, or download their app on Google Play and iTunes.
Citibank Routing Numbers
|If your account was opened in…
|Northern California – including San Francisco & Central California
|Clients who applied with a Southern California address online, should use the Northern California ABA number
|Florida – Branches 510, 511, 512, 520, 522, 529, 530, & 622
|Florida – All other Branches
|Nevada – Las Vegas branches 27, 29, 30, 56 & 789
|Nevada – All other Branches
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|New York
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As students undertake an activity, the educator leads them through the five-step model of effective reasoning to improve lucidity and logical development of thought. Each step can be conducted individually, in small groups, or in whole-group instruction.
Research on developing effective reasoning strategies has supported a scientific method approach that includes five steps: exploring the challenge, whether it is a question, problem, issue, or theory; formulating a hypothesis, a potential answer, solution, position, or claim; researching and testing the hypothesis and gathering evidence for or against it; evaluating the evidence and summarizing the results; and presenting and reviewing the outcomes and the reasoning process to improve the results of tackling the next challenge.
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Things To Do & Places To Go
Your Guide to what's happening in the Filey area this summer. Our family activities and fun things to do guide.
Welcome To Filey
A traditional seaside resort, with its sandy beach, historic promenade and gentle pace of life, is the perfect place to visit for a relaxing and nostalgic day out.
Yorkshire's ultimate Theme Park attraction & the UK's most visited Zoo for a great day out.
Discover Filey
Discover Filey and the surrounding coast and countryside. Visit some of the most stunning landscapes in the country that sit within the Yorkshire Coast.
York Maze
Large maize maze, plus high-tech funhouse, kids adventure activities and pig racing, open Jul-Sep.
Filey Bay Tide Times
Ensure you make the most of your visit to Filey, as time and tide wait for no man.
Eden Camp
Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum is a large Second World War-related museum near Malton in North Yorkshire in England. It occupies a former Second World War prisoner-of-war camp of 33 huts
Filey Museum
Offers an interesting insight into local history, traditions and customs, displaying a range of historical artefacts mainly donated by local citizens.
Alpamare Waterpark - Scarborough
If you love adventure, it's time to experience the biggest, the fastest, the wettest, the warmest, the cleanest, the waviest, the newest, the funnest, the most unlike-any-waterpark-you've-seen before.
Charlottes of Filey
Charlottes is a licensed tearoom and fine dining restaurant set in the former summer home of novelist, poet and English literary giant Charlotte Bronte
Splash Zone Waterpark - Bridlington
The new exciting Splash Zone has two interactive slides and a fun play structure, tipping buckets and water toys. Aqua Smash and Slide Champ will have users of all ages going round and round again.
Filey Lifeboat Station
Information about the station from 1804 to the present; includes a history, details of their boats and a listing of call-outs.
Open Air Theatre - Scarborough
Discover fantastic live events at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre. We've hosted fantastic artists including Elton John, Status Quo and many more.
Exploring Filey's Past
Crimlisk Fisher Archive's website. Explore Filey's past to hear wonderful stories and historical events from our seaside town.
Filey and District Tourism Association
For visitors who want that bit of adventure Filey has much more to offer.
Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park
A family-run park that appeals to people of all ages and abilities.
Playdale Farm Park
A farm packed with things to do, to entertain your children whatever the weather.
Filey Sailing Club
Hosts regular racing for sailing dinghies of all classes. It also has a thriving social calendar for sailors and non-sailors alike.
Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Details of all the upcoming visiting shows and events for Spring at the SJT, Scarborough's local theatre with a national and international reputation.
Scarborough Cricket Club
Founded in 1849, come along - watch the cricket - have a drink - have afternoon tea in this unique setting.
Scarborough Spa
Scarborough Spa Complex is located in Scarborough's South Bay and is a venue for conferences, exhibitions, entertainment and events on the Yorkshire Coast.
Forge Valley
A nice walk along the bottom of Forge Valley, followed by a bit of getting lost - see route markings for the right way.
Filey Dams
The last remaining freshwater marsh of any size in the area, Filey Dams is a magnet for migratory birds but is also a haven for plants, small mammals and amphibians.


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KINGSTON, N.Y. >> Up-and-coming rock act The Districts play BSP Saturday as part of a busy winter calendar at the Uptown venue, which features events in the front room each weekend.
Mike Amari, BSP's talent buyer, said The Districts, based in Philadelphia, have a guitar-heavy sound.
"It's their first time in the Hudson Valley," Amari said.
Bands like The Districts are the perfect fit for BSP, which focuses on up-and-coming acts that may not quite fit the Ulster Performing Arts Center, the Bardavon or Mountain Jam, Amari said.
PHOTOS: BSP in Uptown Kingston
BSP seeks to appeal to younger audience members, who are often in their 20s, more than other venues in the areas, he added.
Amari said BSP is willing to take more chances and be experimental when it comes to booking talent.
"You've got to compete with Albany; Northampton, Massachusetts; and Poughkeepsie," Amari said. "We have a smaller population.
"A band that might sell 200 tickets in New York City or 100 in Albany, might only sell 75 here."
Amari said this requires them to work harder to promote and go out of their way to make bands feel comfortable.
"We make sure they get out and see Kingston," Amari said.
Amari hopes to provide a great experience for band members whey they perform in the front, so they'll want to return to play the back room when they get bigger.
Amari said BSP is far enough away to not be in competition with venues down in New York City 90 miles south, but close enough to be a convenient tour stop.
BSP also hosts comedy shows, the Woodstock Film Festival's award ceremony and a large New Year's Eve celebration, which is typically the last event of the winter in the back room.
Amari said BSP is seeking to create a very accessible space with cover charges that typically run from $10 to $12.
Acts from all over the world have played BSP including a band from West Africa that played music that would be illegal for them to play back home, Amari said.
They also seek to serve the LGBT community and host events for the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, he added.
Trevor Dunworth, BSP's manager, said their bookings lean heavily on indie rock, but he added that they can range from guitar-heavy rock bands to bands with a more electronic sound.
On top of Saturday's show, highlights in this winter's lineup include electronic artist John Maus on Feb. 15 and punk/indie rock act Titus Andronicus on March 7.
Dunworth said BSP, which stands for Backstage Productions, was established in 2001, but it had a far different vibe before they took over it 2011.
Before they took over the front space served as more of an art gallery that had white walls and happened to have a small sound system, Dunworth said.
The back theater space served a local youth theater group, Dunworth added.
Dunworth said he was working with a small outdoor music festival in Oneonta where he and Amari went to college, at SUNY Oneonta.
It was while he was looking to borrow some items for that show he first came across BSP.
Dunworth said he drove to Kingston to pick up these items and he just happened to meet Teri Rossin, who co-owns the building at 323 Wall Street where BSP resides.
"We just started talking about opportunities," Dunworth said.
Amari and Dunworth soon took over management of the space and shifted the focus to live music and updated the sound system and changed the front room to give it more club-like atmosphere.
Early on, they scheduled events upwards of five days a week, but with them being the only place Uptown with a cover charge it proved to be just too much.
"Now we've caught our stride doing two to three days a week, just focusing on select events," Dunworth said. "It's easier on peoples' wallets."
Dunworth said as they build each year's calendar they have to be careful to not cannibalize shows.
"A lot of people want to go to more than one show, but they only have money for one," Dunworth said.
BSP also serves as the home of Hudson Valley Circus Arts and hosts a second-floor dance studio that is rented out for dance the lessons. The space is also rented out for parties.
While the large theater space in the back can accommodate upwards of 1,000 people, it's closed for a few months each winter because it's simply too expensive to heat, Dunworth said.
The ceiling towers above the space, which features a proscenium above the stage. On a recent morning a separate stage still held equipment from the New Year's event and a large Spiegeltent — A Belgian-styled wood 'tent' — sat at the Wall Street end of the cavernous space.
Amari expects to reopen it in April.
The space is also a certified soundstage that has been used on film shoots, although Amari couldn't say which films because the film crews don't tell him what movie the shots will be for.
The back room was built in 1926 as a vaudeville theater and that created quite a stir Uptown, Amari said.
This was especially true among the congregation of St. Johns Episcopal Church, which was once located next door to the theater on Wall Street, but moved to Albany Avenue to be further away from the entertainment the theater hosted, Dunworth said.
"They moved it brick by brick," Dunworth said.
The front room is quite a bit older, dating to the 1800s, Dunworth added.
It followed the path of many of vaudeville theaters across the country by becoming a movie house, Dunworth said.
Photos from the early 1950s show the theater with a large marquee showing which movies were playing, Amari added.
Pointing to a spot where the ceiling comes down a bit over the bar in the front room, Amari said this was where at least five theater doors opening to Wall Street once spanned the entire width of the front room.
Amari and Dunworth, who both live in Kingston, recalled how much Uptown has changed since 2011.
On a Saturday night, there'd be no one around," Amari said. "A handful of places would be open"
But that's changed.
"Now a lot more places stay open," Amari said.
And Amari believes living nearby is key to running a successful venue.
"You've got be here," Amari said.
What: The Districts
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: BSP front room, 323 Wall Street, Kingston.
How much: $12 advanced purchase; $15 at the door
Contact: Visit http://bspkingston.com/ for a full list of events.


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I have been playing and writing music a long time. The religious themes have developed during the last few years after a Presbyterian Cursillo weekend.
You may notice a C&W influence in many of the songs . . . this is bred from years of listening and playing in the genre, still a favorite.
I would have to say that musically I have been influenced by probably everyone I have ever heard. I remember early on deliberately writing a "Bob Dylan" song or "James Taylor" song or a "Paul Simon" song . . . even "Alice Cooper". . . George Strait, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Beatles, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly, Eagles, Duke Ellington . . . I can't even remember all of the important musical references . . . but they are all in the music somehow.
Recently the inspirations are brought to me from a source that is both familiar and mysterious. I read the Bible. I listen to the testimony of others. I observe the created world. I listen to my own silence whenever I can achieve it. Sometimes I work very hard to write a song and at other times it is literally given to me. I am almost reluctant to claim credit for the latter, but no one else is in the room . . .
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Listen to the songs. If they don't speak for themselves then what's the point?


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I love a good Christmas story and this one from my dear friend Whoopi Goldberg gets me every time. It's a beautiful and simple story that I just had to share this holiday season. Happy Holidays to you all, and I wish you much magic! --MT
by Whoopi Goldberg
When I was a little girl, my mother worked magic. I'm sure of this now, but at the time, I could never figure it out.
I was about five or six years old, living in a small apartment in the Chelsea area of New York City. It was just my mother, my older brother, and me.
We didn't have a lot of money, but we had each other. I remember every year about a week before Christmas, the magic would begin: a tree would suddenly appear in our living room. Just a naked tree -- no decorations, no explanations.
No one would ever mention where the tree came from, or how it got into our living room. And yet my brother and I knew it couldn't have come from my mom. After all, we were always together and we never saw her go out and buy a tree.
"Where did it come from?" I would say to my big brother Clyde as we stood side by side in our living room staring at it. "It's almost like it just….fell from the sky."
But the magic didn't stop there. The morning after the tree arrived, the first thing we'd do is run into the living room, and there would be lights on the branches. And tinsel. And sprayed snow and Christmas balls and lights that bubbled.
By now we were watching our mother like a hawk-- but we never saw her touch that tree.
It had to be magic.
Every day leading up to Christmas was just like that. We'd wake up and the tree would be decorated some more. Meanwhile, the living room windows were getting in on the act. They gradually became decorated with pink stenciled snowflakes that looked like they'd been made with that cleaning spray stuff from the kitchen.
Around this time my brother and I would start thinking about our presents. We knew they were coming, of course, so before the big day, we would look everywhere for them. Our apartment wasn't what you'd call big, so it didn't take us long to search everywhere -- in the closets, in the bathroom, under our beds.
Finally, Christmas day would arrive, and my brother and I would get up while it was still dark outside. Some years, it would be snowing outside. We'd run into the living room and stop dead in our tracks. The sight was amazing. There was a bicycle. A Flexible Flyer sled. A Lionel Train set. A Kate Greenaway dress for me, a Robert Hall suit for my brother. How did she do it?
Where had all this stuff been hiding? At the neighbors'? Under the floorboards? Or maybe Mom had secretly been corresponding with the North Pole all along. You know, talking to Claus.
After we opened our Christmas presents, we'd give our mother hers. We usually made things for her. She always seemed to love our homemade presents as much as we loved the ones we'd gotten.
Anyway, we never really had any time to think about it -- we had to get outside! Usually there were about 45 tons of snow on the streets. So we'd get all dressed up in our snow clothes and head outdoors. My brother would take me onto Tenth Avenue, which by this time would be closed on account of the snow. He'd put me on the front of the Flexible Flyer, then he'd sort of run, and pull me along. We'd have the best time.
At first you could see nothing but clean, white snow all around you. Then, soon the streets would start to fill up -- not with cabs and buses like usual, but with kids and their parents. So much for the clean, white snow!
Still, as much fun as we had sledding -- and as wonderful as those presents were -- the best present for me is the memory of it all. I can still see every moment in my head. That was Mom's real magic.
By the way, when my brother and I got older, we finally asked our mother where the tree and all those presents came from. In fact, we still ask her. You know what she says?
"I don't know what you're talking about."
After all these years, Mom still won't give it up.


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What inspired you to open up this fabulous boutique?
My very own bridal experience. I fell in love with weddings the minute I go engaged and more with wedding dresses. Seriously, how amazing our wedding dresses!!! I have to admit that I tried on a lot of dresses and I mean A LOT!! Even after finding the dress and after my wedding, I continued my buy bridal magazines because I just loved seeing the newest styles and fabrics. Although I had a great job in corporate America, I knew there was something better for me. For years, I would dream of one day opening a cute bridal boutique. My husband pushed me to pursue my dream and Bella Lily came to be!! Our boutique is a combination of what I wanted as a bride, a chic yet relaxing boutique with the upscale feel but still within reach for most brides. When you walk into our store, it is not over the top bridal, it is a simple yet elegant canvas for the wedding dresses to be the main focal point. We always tell our brides that finding the dress is amazing but the fun is in the search for the dream dress.
What is your favorite style of wedding dress?
For my wedding day, I wore a ballgown but now would probably go with a softer style. I like the light and flowy gowns. Soft tulle, lovely lace with touches of sparkle. Elegant and timeless. A dress that a bride can dance all night in!!!
Who is your favorite designer?
Wow, this is a hard one to answer….each designer has so much to offer. I love Truvelle by designer Gaby Bayona. Her dresses are the perfect mix of elegant and effortless. Her dresses are classic with a touch of "wow", such as ombre effect on classic lace, rose colored beading where you least expect it. I feel she is redefining bridal and creates dresses that brides don't even know they want but once they see the gowns, they have to have them. There are other designers that I just love and if I could, I would have every dress in my boutique because of the amazing designs.
When you were a little girl, how did you always dream of the "perfect" wedding?
A Disney wedding…I am a huge Disney fan and grew up going to Disneyland every year. As a little girl, I wanted to be Cinderella. I wanted the big ballgown, the horse and carriage, the castle in the background. I wanted to dance and have my dress change colors like Sleeping Beauty. When I became a bride to be, I still wanted to be a Disney bride but the logistics were pretty complicated so we decided to go with a hometown wedding instead but we did go to Disney World for our honeymoon.
What has been your funniest "bridezilla" moment?
We just opened our doors and we have been very lucky. We have had amazing brides, so no "bridezilla" moments at our boutique. That being said, we do have champagne to offer our brides, which may help avoid any stressful moments.
What current wedding trends are you seeing lately?
Destination weddings. A lot of brides our forgoing the typical wedding venues and are taking their weddings on the road. I have had brides getting married in the mountains, on the beach, and even on a cruise ship. Brides are avoiding the extensive guest list and keeping it small. A few friends and family at locations far from home. Brides are also embracing simplicity. Soft dresses with minimal embellishments, loose waves, soft makeup, small bridal parties, unfrosted cakes. I feel brides our definitely going for the less is more bridal style.
What is your biggest tip for someone trying to decide on a wedding dress?
Be true to yourself and your personal style. Don't play dress up on your wedding day. Try to be a bridal version of you. I tell brides that they have to be comfortable in the dress they chose. You must own the dress, do not let the dress overpower you. But I also tell brides to try dresses outside their comfort zone. Trying on wedding dresses should be fun and you may fall in love with a dress you never would have tried on, so just go for it!
Where would you like to see your business in the next 10 years?
I hope to establish Bella Lily Bridal as a place a bride can come, relax, and truly enjoy their bridal experience. I see our boutique growing in terms of space but not too much as we want to keep the intimate feel brides are truly embracing. I would also love to carry a few more designers. There are so many amazing designers and we would love to grow along with them. We want to be the boutique that embraces talented designers and brings their beautiful designs to our Arizona brides.
Could you ever see yourself being a wedding dress designer?
Honestly, I don't know. I definitely get a lot of feedback from our brides which does get me thinking about a gown in a slightly different design, but I don't know if I am as visual and creative as our designers. I can see myself collaborating with a designer on a gown or two but again, designers are so amazing at what they do. For now, I will just admire the beautiful gowns that fill our space and see where the future takes me.
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My life confuses people and I get why. I used to work as a teacher. I had a pokey little flat in London, a gym membership and an annual big holiday. The usual stuff. Then, suddenly, that all disappeared. Out of the blue, I quit my job, left London and hit the road. One month I was posting pictures of travelling through Europe and the next I was hiking across Israel. Then I was back home in the UK just in time for Christmas dinner.
That was a year ago now and still, my life is a mixture of travel, adventure and time at home. My friends keep asking me 'how long do you plan to travel'. My answer; indefinitely! Because I'm not travelling. I'm working.
I've found a way to earn enough money that will allow me to go on expeditions, fit in adventure travel and still afford to come home once in a while to re-group, stock up on fry-ups and see my loved ones.
It's a dream life (or at least my dream life)!
I'm an adventurer!
I never call myself an adventurer…it's way too cheesy and a little pretentious (apologies to all the adventurers out there). And in truth, it doesn't really sum up what I do. Adventure is actually just a platform that I use that provides content.
What I have actually done is built a brand for myself. By making myself known as an adventurer and by having a following, I have been able to use different avenues to make money.
That's why I don't think 'adventurer' really fits the bill. In actual fact, I'm a writer, photographer, marketing manager, website developer, public speaker and blogger all rolled into one.
I guess you could compare it to being an actor. Most of their time is spent training, learning lines, going to castings, rehearsing and marketing themselves. Although the actual acting part is what it is all about, it just takes up a fraction of their time.
How do I make a living as an adventurer?
For all you nosy folk out there (I know most of my friends will be reading this!) I want to clarify exactly how I make money. There is a point to me sharing this beyond just saving myself the hassle of constantly trying to explain my job….I want to show that this lifestyle is very accessible. And not just specifically to adventuring.
If you find something you love and are passionate about and can build a brand for yourself, then most of what I do could also work for you too.
IMPORTANT: my life is cheap
This is a super important note to start on and a step that many will have to make when pursuing their dreams in the way that I have. You need to change your lifestyle and spending habits. By that, I mostly just mean stop spending money!
We live in a consumerist society that is all about 'spend spend spend'. Once you step back from that you realise you actually need very little.
I got rid of my luxuries and gave up the rat race and my ideal of living in London and still owning a flashy car. As soon as I did this, I was able to save a load of money and eventually had a safety net so I could quit my job and become a nomad. Life on the road is simpler and cheaper. Most of my time is spent abroad and in cheap countries where I can get by on very little. Even more so when I am on an adventure and living out of a tent!
With my expenses considerably less than what they used to be, it now means my monthly income only needs to be modest to maintain this lifestyle. I wrote in detail about this in How I afford to travel the world.
You might also be interested in How I saved $10,000 in a year and How minimalism helped me reach my dream.
It started with a blog
No matter what the industry, there are big bloggers in the steering seat – from music, fashion, science to news. Blogs are big business!
It took me a long time to set up this blog and to get it looking semi-alright (I don't think I'll ever be 100% happy with it!). I put a lot of time and effort into the Ordinary Adventurer. Blogging is probably a lot harder and time-consuming than you think but it has been key to everything I have done.
The truth is I don't actually make that much money directly from my site. But through having a blog and a social media presence, I have created a brand for myself. It's through that online presence that I have been able to grow everything else so, ultimately, I view my blog as my most valuable asset.
If you are wanting to set up a blog or want to grow an existing website, check out 11 Smart things I did to build my adventure brand.
Sponsorship has played an important role the last yer. Currently, I don't earn money from sponsorship (although many people do) but what I do get is a load of free stuff. As soon as you create a brand for yourself and become a public figure, you have a platform to work with companies. You can offer exposure to a specific audience who follow what you do. That's powerful advertising.
What this means for me is that I can get sponsorship for gear I need for adventures. When I travel I get invited to stay in adventure hotels for free in exchange for blogging about them and their activities. So money that I would have been spending anyway is now removed from my monthly expenses. Of course, I do have to work for this – there are commitments involved with partnerships – but often these agreements benefit me twofold as it also provides content for my blog.
It goes back to that simple equation which helps make all this possible:
Want to know how to get companies to give you free stuff? Check out How to get sponsorship.
Advertising and affiliates
On my website, I often use links. This could be to suggest a book I like or to share an activity provider I used who were good. 90% of these links are affiliate. That means that anyone who clicks on that link and makes a purchase earns me a small percentage. This is at no extra cost to the buyer…it's just that I get a cut for sending them that way.
This doesn't earn me a significant amount at the moment but I predict this will change. As my following grows and I continue to write more blogs, the traffic to my site is only increasing. The more people to my site, the more people use my links and the more money I can make.
Giving talks
Lots of adventurers who make a living through being a public speaker. From corporate events, school assemblies to festivals. It's a big market! Talks can be anywhere from 10 minutes to 1 hour and the great thing about them is once you've done one, the hard work is over because you can just repeat it next time (with a few improvements). They are also very well paid!
I started out giving a few free talks at casual events and from those started to get bookings. More recently I have moved into schools which I really enjoy (inspiring young minds…it's what I thought teaching would be like!). Currently, I have had sporadic bookings through word of mouth. For now, the ad hoc speaking engagements work well as I am doing so much travelling, but down the line I see this becoming a stable earner.
Organising events
As well as starting my blog last year, I founded Love Her Wild, a community for female adventurers. I never imagined that less than 1 year on I would have over 2,000 members!!
I'm not the first adventurer to of created this kind of group or community (or tribe as some call it…I'm not so keen on this word!). There are lots of examples…Danny Bent and Project Awesome , Sarah Williams and the Tough Girl Tribe and Dave Cornwaithe and the Yes Tribe.
Having a community rather than followers creates an active group of like-minded people. That's a powerful tool as so much of business is about engagement.
Through Love Her Wild I have started to organise events. Things from social hike meetups, retreat weekends to female adventure talk evenings. I'm using this year to trial lots of different ideas so I can work out what the group responds to so I can hone in on this next year.
There's a lot of legwork and organising that goes into events but it is able to provide an income. I can pay myself as an organiser or expedition leader.
To be honest, I'm a bit soft with this revenue. Love Her Wild is my baby and I really believe in the good it is doing for women. So more than not I don't make any money from the things I have done. But the option is there and hopefully soon I will find a balance between charity and paying my time!
As well as organising my own independent events, I also work with other companies and adventurers that I trust to put together activities and expeditions. In most cases, they deliver the event side of things, while I do the marketing legwork and organising bookings via Love Her Wild.
I take a small percentage of what they make for my time. Although it earns me less than putting on the event myself, it removes a lot of the stress and frees up my time to work on different things and to give back in other ways.
So this is a new one so hasn't added to my income percentage below, but it will do for next year. Ive been struggling to make Love Her Wild work as it takes up so much time and I have an internal conflict charging for things that I think the members should get for free. So I set up a Patreon account.
If they believe in what I am doing, followers can choose to give me a small amount of each month. Doing so gives them membership which opens up exclusive discounts and offers as well as regular giveaways (which I will organise).
I really like the way Patreon works. I believe that if you provide value for people, they will give you money by choice. That way I don't exclude people that can't afford it by putting a price tag on all the advice I offer on my site or the free expeditions and opportunities I offer.
I am 1 month in and currently at around £120 a month which is incredible. That's a steady and regular income which will cover all the running costs of the websites! It means I can keep working on things that don't make me any money but provide value to other people.
Expedition Leading
Last year I passed my Mountain Leader Award Assessment. I'm quite proud of that certificate! Since getting this qualification under my belt, it has opened up a world of adventure opportunity to me. There's a lot I could be doing such as assessing DofE groups, leading groups on daily activities or organising hikes. One thing I have started doing is leading children's expeditions overseas.
There are lots of companies that offer this kind of work; Outlook Expeditions, British Explorers or, my employers, World Challenge. A school group will book an expedition abroad and I will be assigned as their leader. As well as providing a great way to see the world, while also paying the bills, I like that I get to work with young people in an adventurous setting.
Expedition Leading for other companies is a bit of a sideline project for me and I see it as my fall back. It doesn't fit into the same category as the brand I have built for myself, although it does provide me with some credit as an adventurer.
If you are interested in other ways you can make money as an adventurer check out: Different ways you can make money from adventuring
Breakdown of my income for 2017
These figures a rough projection to give you an idea of what I spend and earn, looking at the year 2017. It's easy for me to estimate this as I know from October – December I will be abroad so only earning from affiliate links which are pretty consistent.
This year I will be about £1,400 short. This is partly out of choice! I feel that growing a brand is a bit of a balance and I have put more effort and time aside this year to pursue things that don't make money but that should grow my blog and business or adds value to my readers…..something that will benefit me down the line.
I have some savings which mean I can absorb a shortfall on this scale for a few years before it becomes a problem although my aim is to have some savings left over in 2018!
2017 Spending: £7,700
2017 earnings: £6,300
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Have any questions that I haven't answered? Let me know in the comments box below.


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