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April 30, 2020
Legislative News
County election officials are navigating how to prepare for the July 14 primary runoff elections and the November general election amidst COVID-19. They are committed to making sure voters can vote safely, safeguarding poll workers and polling places, and protecting the integrity of elections. While preparing for these challenges, election officials await the outcome of lawsuits that will possibly affect the logistics of conducting their elections.
Election officials have been very proactive in their preparation for the safety of voters by purchasing large amounts of hand sanitizer, plexiglas or plastic shields to provide a barrier between poll workers and voters, pencils to use as disposable styluses for touch screen voting, poll pads in anticipation of increased curbside voting, alcohol swabs and enough personal protection equipment to protect both voters and poll workers. Meanwhile, electronic voting equipment vendors have provided instructions on how to keep the voting machines sanitized after each voter casts their vote.
In addition, election officials will be speaking with the Texas Department of Emergency Management and with their local health officials for guidance on providing additional protection for voters, poll workers and polling places.
The health crisis has definitely shifted the paradigm of how election officials conduct an election. Conducting an election while following the guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will present problems for some if not most counties. For example, observing social distancing guidelines will require voting machines to be spaced six feet apart which may cause fewer voting machines to be available in each polling place.
A high percentage of poll workers are 65 years of age or older and are considered to be in the high risk group for COVID-19. Many poll workers within this age group may not want to take the risk of possible exposure to the virus. County election officials are assessing how they will fill the vacancies created by the expected loss of poll workers in this high risk group.
High voter turnout is expected for the November general election because some cities and schools have postponed their May elections to the November general election date as authorized by the Governor. This will create lengthy ballots. In addition, voters will no longer have the option for straight-ticket voting which was eliminated by Rep. Ron Simmons' (R-Carrollton) House Bill 25, 85th legislative session. With these factors along with social distancing limiting the number of voters in each polling place, some election officials have expressed a concern that there will be lengthy delays as voters make their way through the ballot.
Oregon, Washington and Colorado conduct their voting completely by mail. Many other states are considering expanding mail-in voting for voters who fear exposure to COVID-19. Voters in Texas must cast a ballot in person if they do not qualify for the over 65 exemption and do not have a disability. On April 17, an order was issued by a Travis County district court allowing any voter to apply for a mail-in ballot for the July 14 election date on the grounds of disability due to COVID-19 and concerns over individual and public health. The judge set a date of July 27 "for a status conference on the continued propriety of this Temporary Injunction Order." The order will be appealed by the state but nothing has been filed as of the date of this publication. Another elections lawsuit concerning voting by mail was filed in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, and is still pending.
In the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, election officials are challenged by these and many more factors to make their elections secure and efficient.
For more information on elections, contact Nanette Forbes.
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The Harris County Flood Control District is a special purpose district created by the Texas Legislature in 1937 and governed by Harris County Commissioners Court.
The Flood Control District utilizes a number of techniques, or primary "tools," to reduce flood damages throughout the county. Generally speaking, these tools are implemented in flood damage reduction projects.
A major flood occurs somewhere in Harris County about every two years. Most of the flooding is in areas developed prior to the current understanding of flood potential and prior to regulations restricting construction in flood-prone areas.
Did you know that everyone lives in a flood zone? You don't need to live near water to be flooded. Learn more about the ways that geography and the environment affect your flood risk and get information about the Harris County drainage network.
Partnerships with federal and state agencies, local communities, and private interests play a vital role in funding many of the projects completed by the Flood Control District.
Building new flood damage reduction projects helps reduce flooding risks for Harris County homes and businesses, while other programs maintain our drainage investment, plan for the future, and turn stormwater detention basins and channels into community amenities and environmental assets.
On August 25, 2018, Harris County voters approved $2.5 billion in bonds to finance flood damage reduction projects. This additional funding, together with other funding sources, supports a wide variety of recovery and resiliency initiatives.
Capital projects include those major projects that reduce flooding risks and damages by increasing stormwater conveyance capacity in bayous and drainage channels, or by excavating stormwater detention basins. Stormwater detention basins reduce flooding risks and damages during heavy rain events by safely storing excess stormwater and slowly releasing it back to the bayou when the threat of flooding has passed.
Along with mowing and routine maintenance of the county's 2,500 miles of channel, dozens of stormwater detention basins and thousands of buyout lots, the Flood Control District conducts major maintenance to repair damage caused by storms and erosion.
The Flood Control District's activities have diversified since its creation in 1937. From tree planting and environmental programs to Voluntary Home Buyouts and more, these additional programs help the Flood Control District fully meet its mission.
The Flood Control District builds and maintains numerous capital and major maintenance projects throughout the county. These projects are organized, coordinated and managed with respect to the watersheds they benefit.
Stay informed and prepared! Whenever the forecast calls for possible heavy rainfall, Houston and Harris County residents are urged to monitor weather conditions, and to pay close attention to road conditions on their daily travel routes.
Interactive Mapping Tools keep the residents of Harris County and the City of Houston informed, help Flood Control District employees do their jobs and, most importantly, help us fulfill our mission to provide flood damage reduction projects that work, with appropriate regard for community and natural values.
Access resources for educating yourself and others about Harris County's waterways.
Visit this page to get information about upcoming and completed community engagement and public meetings.
Send us your comments and questions, sign up for news and alerts, report an issue, request service, or just let us know how we're doing.
Plant trees, beautify neighborhoods and public areas, get to know fellow residents, and learn more about outreach programs in your community.
Stay informed with the latest news and public announcements from the Flood Control District. In addition to formal press releases, you can also follow us on social media for project status updates, flood watch advisories, and more.
Prospective job seekers as well as contractors and consultants will find all the tools they need. You can search for open positions and access resources for working with the Flood Control District, here.
October 25, 2022 – Harris County Commissioners Court authorized negotiations for an agreement to provide preliminary engineering, design, bidding and construction stage engineering services in support of major maintenance activities to restore channel conveyance capacity on HCFCD Unit U100-00-00.
March 30, 2021 – Harris County Commissioners Court authorized the Flood Control District to execute an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to access Units U100-00-00 and U101-00-00 to perform selective clearing and desnagging on South Mayde Creek and Langham Creek within Addicks Reservoir.
December 15, 2020 - Harris County Commissioners Court authorized the initiation of this project.
On March 30, 2021, Harris County Commissioners Court renewed a five-year contract with the United States Army Corps of Engineers for construction of ongoing selective clearing operations along South Mayde Creek and Langham Creek within the Addicks Reservoir. The initial five-year agreement, which expired in December 2020, involved a 120-foot-wide selective clearing effort. As part of the new five-year agreement, the selective clearing effort will be expanded to 350-feet-wide. For more information on Selective Clearing operations, visit our Selective Clearing project webpage.
Under the new agreement, selective clearing operations along both South Mayde Creek and Langham Creek will begin in Spring 2021.
The primary focus of this operation is to ensure that natural channels included in the agreement function at peak capacity to convey stormwater from surrounding neighborhoods into the reservoir. This work is in addition to the Flood Control District's cyclical mowing and maintenance program outside the reservoir boundaries. Selective clearing at Addicks Reservoir involves identifying and removing downed trees or trees at imminent risk of failure. The work is performed by hand, using chainsaws, machetes, and ropes. Contractors travel the channel on foot, through environmentally sensitive areas, with few if any roads. A secondary focus of this operation is to leave as much of the native understory as possible, while clearing non-native species.
Under the initial 2016 five-year agreement, selective clearing crews completed work along Langham Creek (Unit U100-00-00), from Addicks-Satsuma Road to Clay Road. The new agreement along Langham Creek extends from Addicks-Satsuma Road to Patterson Road, adding 2.1 miles of channel.
In addition, crews will conduct selective clearing activities along South Mayde Creek (Unit U101-00-00) from Greenhouse Road downstream to tributary U101-15-00, which feeds into South Mayde Creek, about 1.5 miles downstream of Barker Cypress. The boundary length along South Mayde Creek under the new agreement remains the same.
The maps below shows the location and boundaries of both creeks within Addicks Reservoir, which is included in the 2021 selective clearing agreement with the Corps. The work to maintain these channels is completed on an ongoing basis.


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In North Vancouver this 6BR/6BA 5,500 square foot home can be all yours for just under $3 million. Impeccably finished, this home is brand new show home that sits on a lot located in Edgemont Village. The home looks quite impressive from the exterior, with lots of window space and perfectly landscaped gardens. Other notable features are the imported European hardwood floors, custom walnut millwork throughout, and a temperature controlled glass wine room.
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Sunday May 19th: This is the third Sunday of May when we have our AGM
Notice is hereby given that the 69th Annual General Meeting of the Tree Society of Zimbabwe will be held on Sunday 19th May 2019 at 9.30 am.
Order of events:
AGM at 9:30 am
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PLEASE NOTE: If you have more than one iPad running posBoss you need to cash up ALL active iPads daily - whether you use them or not.
There are two areas in posBoss to manage cash your ups. Let's take a look.
posBoss iPad App - Where you process the end of shift cash ups, entering in the cash and card takings and changing your float.
posBoss Management Site - Where you can view and report on each cash up, edit and also send the totals through to Xero. Located under Onsite > Cash Ups.
Reopening a Cash Up / Editing a Cash Up
In the management site, go to Cash Ups.
All of your cash ups will be listed by date. Each line is a total of all cash ups from all of your iPads. Click anywhere on the total row to expand the day and view the individual cash ups. Then click on the row of the cash up you want to view/edit.
The cash up will open up on the right of the page. To edit the cash up press the Reopen button .
Here you can edit the actual values for Petty cash at the top, Card in the middle and the cash count at the bottom.
Once you're done, click the Finalise button at the bottom and refresh the cash ups page.
Exporting Cash Ups
To export cash up information on the management site, select the date range, then the cash ups you want to export and press the Export button.
Select the Date range using the date picker (1) a whole page of cash ups (2) or select individual cash ups (3).
Press (4) Export to download a .CSV file of your cash up data.
If you're reporting on more than a page of cash ups, you will need to run separate cash ups for each page then copy/paste into your spreadsheet app.
Notice a variance in your cash up and keen to get to the bottom of it?
Check out the article below...


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Tips for Preparing Your Pet for Hurricane Season
It is officially Atlantic hurricane season! And with a frightening number of named storms predicted this year, it's time to prepare! For Floridians, hurricanes are all too familiar, ruthless, and entirely unpredictable. We must always prepare for the worst from June through November. After seeing countless videos of pet rescue efforts following devastating hurricanes, I want to remind everyone that our pets need be accounted for as well. As you begin hurricane preparation efforts this season (or for any natural disasters), please remember that your pets rely on you to keep them safe during the next big storm. So here are my best tips for preparing your pet for hurricane season and how to have everything in order for the next inevitable hurricane.
Top Tips for Preparing Your Pet for Hurricane Season
Have an evacuation plan:
- We all create a plan in case of an evacuation, but it is important to make sure that pets are allowed wherever you are headed. Many motels, hotels, and shelters do not allow pets. Make sure your evacuation plan includes your pets.
- If your evacuation location does not allow pets, choose designated caregivers who can care for your pets. Keep a list of friends, relatives, boarding facilities, animal shelters, or veterinarians who you know can care for your animals in an emergency. Have a list of phone numbers ready.
- Many times in emergencies, we need to separate pets. If you have multiple pets, designate more than one place for them to go.
- Include your pets in evacuation drills so they become accustomed to traveling in their carriers comfortably.
Prepare emergency supplies and travel kits:
- Have leashes, harnesses, and/or carriers ready to transport pets safely and ensure they cannot escape.
- Have plenty of food, drinking water, bowls, and cat litter. Don't forget a can opener if your pet eats canned food.
- Remember all medications, and keep copies of medical records stored in a waterproof container.
- Make a hurricane pet first aid kit which includes the following items:
- Identification (current color photo of your pet, ID tag including owner's name, current address, contact phone number)
- Medical records and information of any medical conditions or behavior problems
- Information on feeding schedules
- The name and number of your veterinarian in case you have to foster or board your pets
- List of veterinarians and 24-hour emergency animal hospitals that are close to your destination in case you need to evacuate
- Pet beds and toys or something that provides your pet with comfort
Prepare to Travel with Your Pets:
- Make sure that your pet's vaccinations are current and that they are wearing collars with up-to-date identification (many pet shelters require proof of current vaccinations).
- Stock up on any medications your pet requires, and request copies of their medical records.
- Microchip your pet, and keep the registration current, as many pets get lost or displaced during natural disasters.
- If your pet exhibits anxiety and stress during storms or travel, have your veterinarian prescribe a sedative. Always consult with your veterinarian before giving your pet any medications.
ASPCA Pet Safety Pack:
- The ASPCA recommends displaying a sticker on your home so rescuers know there are pets inside.
- Make sure your sticker is visible and includes the total number and type of pets in your household.
Final Thoughts on Preparing Your Pet for Hurricane Season
With all the nervousness and busy preparations for hurricanes, please make sure to keep your pets in mind. They rely on us to ensure their safety and well being. Our thoughts and prayers are always with all the victims of hurricanes and other natural disasters. So many people and pets have lost their loved ones and homes through devastating hurricanes. If you would like to make a donation, please go to The Humane Society. Wishing everyone a safe and prepared hurricane season.
Share Your Thoughts
To me having a pet is just like having a child in a way. You love them the same way yes i think you should be prepared for your pets when a disaster is about to happen. I know i wouldnt want nothing to happen to my animals


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As you enter your autumn years, it's more important than ever to take care of your brain health. One easy way to keep a sharp brain? Eat a healthy diet full of nutrients that prevent cognitive decline. For best results, nutritionists recommend not focusing on any one superfood, but rather on hitting all the key nutrients through well-rounded eating.
Read on to find out how to age your brain gracefully for the long run with these top nutrients for brain health.
1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids
These unsaturated fats are full of benefits for brain health, assisting with functions like memory, learning, and thought processing. They can also help prevent brain diseases like Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Find Omega-3 fatty acids in oily fish like salmon or mackerel, as well as in walnuts, chia seeds, and flax seeds.
2. Vitamin B
Preserve your memory and boost energy with Vitamin B, which appears in many different forms. This nutrient heavyweight also works to reduce your risk of developing dementia, anxiety, depression, migraines, heart disease, and more. You can load up on B vitamins with whole grains, eggs and dairy, legumes, leafy vegetables, and seeds and nuts. Vitamin B9, or folate, is especially high in kale, spinach, and broccoli.
3. Vitamin D3
This often over-looked protein is important for regulating the immune system, maintaining the amount of calcium in the brain, and protecting the brain. Vitamin D3 can be found in foods like eggs yolks, fatty fish, mushrooms, and canned foods. Cod liver oil also contains potent Vitamin D3.
4. Vitamin E
Limit brain aging with the powerful antioxidant, Vitamin E. By protecting the brain from oxidative stress, it preserves membranes in the brain and benefits memory. Get your fill of Vitamin E by eating lots of leafy greens, avocado, nuts, seeds, and tofu.
5. Vitamin K
Support cognitive function and slow down neurodegeneration by upping your intake of Vitamin K, which regulates calcium levels in the brain. Evidence shows that it may improve memory and prevent Alzheimer's disease. Excellent sources of Vitamin K include spinach, collard greens, broccoli, and basil.
6. Lycopene
Lycopene is an antioxidant proven to defend the brain against dementia and Alzheimer's disease. It is also a pigment that gives fruits and vegetables like watermelon, tomatoes, carrots, and bell pepper their red color. Add these delicious foods to your plate, and benefit from additional rewards of lycopene like improved heart health and cancer prevention.
7. Zinc
Enhance memory and cognition with zinc, which plays a key role in brain growth and has an anti-inflammatory effect. High amounts of zinc can be found in lean meats, poultry, eggs, seafood, and soy products. You can also snack on zinc-high foods like chickpeas, cashews, and almonds. Just make sure not to exceed the recommended amount and keep to a balanced intake.


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Every business should have a blog, yet few take the time to create a blog and even fewer actively create content for their blogs. It seems like every other day I see new business courses on Facebook marketing, Instagram marketing, and Pinterest marketing—yet very few people are taking advantage of the biggest search engine in the world—Google.
54% of people search monthly for local business related topics and 12% of people are searching for a local business everyday. If we break that down into the U.S., that's 160 million people searching each week for a business like yours.
And to go a step deeper, people aren't just searching for a business, they are searching for answers to their questions, which in time, leads them to become customers as they trust you. People crave information and it's your prerogative as a business to educate them. Let's look at how a business blog can revolutionize your business.
What makes a good business blog?
A good business blog needs to accomplish a few things simultaneously. This isn't difficult, but it's important to have a formula you can use every time. Whenever your fingers hit the keyboard, you should know exactly what you are about to do.
A good business blog should provide incredible information, generate consistent organic traffic (free traffic), and create powerful content to share on other networks. Think of your blog as the place where you create industry authority.
Let's dive a bit deeper into each of these blogging needs.
A business blog needs to offer great information
The main reason you start a business blog is to answer questions, offer advice, and show authority. And this is precisely the reason you need to create compelling content. Content is everything.
You will be tempted to air-out industry frustrations or personal battles, but your blog is not the place. Remember, every new visitor is a potential new customer, and their first impression will be shaped by your words.
A customer, no matter what industry, will start off with a need or a question. That's how they will find you. Chances are, they'll be searching the internet for specific type of company or help with a specific issue.
A search engine is where people go to find the answer to their problems—and you should be first in line to help them.
And here is the golden nugget to always keep in mind: Content is meant to FIRST help your customer, and then to show your expertise and authority. It's all about the needs of the customer.
Far too many companies write about how great they are, their big wins, and yet, no one ever finds their page because they aren't searching for conceited content.
Whenever you are wondering what to write, first think, "Will this help my customer?" And, "Is this truly valuable content?"
If the answer is yes to both of the those questions, start writing.
An entrepreneur understands the needs of their customer and provides answers to that need. If the need is hunger, a good chef can show you how to cook. If the need is more time back in your day, a great landscaper can offer helpful advice.
Think in terms of talking less about yourself and more about what your customer cares about.
The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity."Peter Drucker
A business blog needs to generate organic traffic
If you are going to spend the time blogging, you might as well do a little bit of keyword research and find out what types of information people are searching for.
And yes, PEOPLE ARE SEARCHING! Every second, 63,000 searches are typed into Google. That's a lot of searching people!
You see, people are constantly searching for answers to questions. Don't believe me? Look at your search history and observe how many times you've asked Google to help you solve a problem.
We do it all the time, sometimes unaware of how often we do it.
And this search doesn't always include Google, Yahoo, or Safari. Many times that search is taken to YouTube or other social media platforms. The point is, people are constantly searching for help and search engines are getting better and better at presenting reasonable solutions to questions in the form of website suggestions.
This is the reason why starting a blog for your business is a terrific idea. It gives you an opportunity to generate traffic based on the questions of your customers.
So how does this work?
It's not complicated. Head over to Google and start typing in questions that you think your customers are looking for. Google will then give you a bunch of suggestions.
From those suggestions, you can pull a ton of low competition searches. I wrote all about my step by step process to using Google search suggestions to do SEO for free.
You'll get better and better at asking the same questions your customers will ask. In fact, I'm sure you have 10-15 questions in mind already.
What are the questions you hear over and over again from your existing customers? Image there are hundreds more just like them waiting to be helped everyday.
A business blog should educate customers across multiple platforms
The best part about blogging is when you answer questions on your blog today, they will be relevant today AND in the future. We call this "evergreen content".
Evergreen content is when you create content that people can continue to search for over the course of years. For example, when you search for something on YouTube, you'll notice that many of the video suggestions are years old.
In the example above, this video was created 3 years old, and yet today, I found it. That's the beauty of creating content–it continues to reward you over time.
And when you write timeless content, you can share it across multiple platforms. The minute you publish a blog, you can share it on your business Facebook, Medium, business Instagram, business LinkedIn, and more.
Blogging gives you a reason to share your content across multiple platforms. In fact, every time you write a blog, you have a rough draft for a great YouTube video. And then you can put the link to your blog in your YouTube description.
Expert tip 1: Take the date published off your blog. That way, when people are visiting your blog and land on a page that was written two years ago, they don't leave because they think it's outdated.
Expert tip 2: You most likely to have 4-8 headings/questions answered in your single blog post. You can use those headings as ideas to promote your blog across social media platforms multiple times per week. Each question or heading could be one social post. Even though you'll be promoting the same blog, certain questions and topics will impact people differently and encourage them to click.
Expert tip 3: If you own a local business, you can research customer questions by including the location as well. For example, if you are a realtor in Boise, you might want to include great local content.
❌ Blog topic: Is renting or buying better? – Too competitive, too broad, you'll never rank.
✅ Blog topic: Is renting or buying better in Meridian, Idaho? Very focused, demographic specific, relevant, and you have a chance rank over time for quality evergreen content.
How do I make my business blog successful?
There are three things that matter more than anything else:
- Great blogs create the most useful content on the search page
- Great blogs are updated weekly with fresh content
- Great blogs write on topics that they can rank for
Yep, that's it. Just three steps. Those three steps are what separates cruddy business blogs from booming, successful business blogs.
Why you should always strive to write the most useful content
Writing helpful content is probably the most important thing you can do for your business blog. There are millions of blogs on the internet, and most of them are unhelpful. To find out if you are on the right track, ask yourself these four questions after every blog:
- Is this the best resource that you can find on the subject?
- Is this resource genuinely helpful or filled with fluff?
- Is the information in this blog detailed enough to provide maximum impact?
- Are there things my competitors are putting on their blog that might make it difficult to rank above them (e.g., videos, pictures, guides, lists, etc)?
If you can answer "yes" to questions 1,2,3 and no to 4, then you should get writing.
Why you should update your blog weekly
Updating your blog weekly is great habit to get into. The more content you write, the more opportunities you give yourself to market your expertise.
Think of your business blog like a billboard. If you put up one billboard, some cars will see it, and most won't. If you put up 5 billboards, a good many cars will so it, some won't. If you put a billboard up every mile on route 66, every driver would see it at some point.
It's all about exposure.
It's great to get into a habit of blogging weekly because you can get into a rhythm. It's easy to write two or three great posts and then wait six months for another one. Blogging success must meet blogging posture.
By blogging about 1 specific topic week in and week out, your readers will return every week because they know what to expect, and see you as a specialist, not a generalist.Ryan Biddulph
Blogging From Paradise
In my experience, writing 30 blogs put you in a position to start to get traffic. At 34 blogs, this traffic was receiving over 1000 visitors per day (within the first year).
In general, the average quality blog post will have +-1500 words. A blog with 66 posts will have around 100,000 words. In comparison, a 400 page book is about 100,000 words. That's right, you will have written the equivalent of Bram Stoker's Dracula in 66 high-quality blog posts.
Your goal should be to get to 30 high-quality blogs as quickly as you can. And from there—with consistency—your success will escalate quickly.
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Why you should write content that you can rank for
Okay, here's the hard truth: writing impulsively on topics without direction will lead your business blog to no-man's land.
Sure, writing 100+ blog posts will get nearly all business websites some traffic—even if it's riddled with errors. On the other hand, writing 100 low-competition blog posts will get nearly all business websites MASSIVE traffic.
So how do you know what is low competition? This is a skill you can pick up pretty quickly. I wrote an in-depth article about this recently. In general, the longer and more specific the question, the lower competition you will see.
The example above shows us two different stories. The first search was "how to write a book." This search had Domain Authority (DA) rankings of 59 and 48 for the first two websites. This is a 0-100 ranking on how authoritative a site is. A DA of 50 is really strong. Chances are, you're not outranking these sites.
The second site search was "how to write a book with two authors." Two of the first three search results were DA under 26 and the first result was a DA 4. Because this search term was ultra-specific, your chance of writing a first page ranking blog post is much better.
Expert tip: The DA plug-in is called MOZ search bar. It's helpful when getting a birds-eye-view of what the page ranking looks like. Stay away from really competitive search terms if possible.
Just get started already
Which brings me to my GOLDEN POINT: If you start blogging today, and you don't stop, you'll be WAY AHEAD. Search engines reward the diligent. They love consistency. And the amount of content you create is often correlated with the amount of traffic you receive.
Blog five times, and you'll receive no traffic. Blog 150 times, and you will see SERIOUS traffic. The key is setting a schedule and honoring your commitment. I'd recommend blogging 2x per week. If you do this, you'll have roughly 100 posts within the year.
That's A LOT of content and very impactful work.
If you are going to write 100 posts over the next year, write good content. Don't waste your time. You'd never start cooking a meal if you thought it would taste like crap. The same goes for blogging. Write with the intention of creating sensational content. My guide on post length and research will help you a lot.
What should I blog about for my business?
You should always talk about what's most relevant to your customer. Your accolades, accomplishments, and all-around awesome business acumen means ZERO to your customer until they TRUST YOU.
How do you build trust? You answer their questions with detailed, relevant content.
So what is relevant content? I'll use an example to illustrate my point.
Let's say you're a landscaping company and you want to start a blog. Think about what your potential customer might be ask Google:
- Why won't my grass seed grow in the summer?
- How can I remove a maple tree from my backyard?
- Is hiring a lawn mowing company worth it?
- Will baking soda kill weeds?
These are all examples of content ideas that a landscaper could consider writing about. And if you think answering questions specifically will encourage customers to DIY their own yard, you are absolutely right. Many of them will.
But you need to focus on what matters. Getting people to your website. As any good business owner knows, sales are all about opportunities. If you get 100 opportunities, you'll close more sales than if you only get 10 opportunities.
So while answering the pressing questions to your clients concerns may lead them to do things themselves, this fantastic content will also encourage search engines to send you piles of traffic. Piles of traffic = new customers.
Related Questions:
How long should my blog post be? Your blog post should be at least 1200 words. After you write 1200 words, the goal is to eliminate the fluff while optimizing the information. My average blog length is around 1750 words and I've gone over 5000 words before. If you want a breakdown of how I determine blog length, this post will help you out.
Where should I create a business blog? For long-term success, I would start a self-hosted WordPress site. It's a scalable platform that makes blogging very easy. I've outlined every plugin and theme I use for WordPress in this post.
How do I create a business blog for free? You can start a business blog for free at WordPress.com or Medium.com. Both of these platforms are great. Medium can give you greater short term exposure because it's also a search engine while WordPress can offer the greatest business flexibility long-term (you own your site).
A third option for people with big LinkedIn networks is to start a blog there and post it to your audience. This can work well in business to business industries.


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Micro Pocket Organizer
Designed for smaller essentials.
About Maxpedition® Pocket OrganizersIf it's hard to find, it's hard to use. Kill the clutter and keep it together with Maxpedition Pocket Organizers: portable multi-tool managers that can be packed, carried or easily secured to the PALS webbing exterior of your Maxpedition bag. Instantly recognizable by their large front mesh pockets and oversized carry handles, these practical utility packs come in 5 different sizes with multiple solutions to help keep you organized.
- Exterior front: Mesh slip pocket
- Fits the iPhone 6/6s (or smaller)
- Props in product photos are not included
- Main compartment: 3.5"(L) x 1"(W) x 5.5"(H) View Product Dimensions Diagram
- Exterior back: 3/4" webbing grab handle, box-and-X stitched
- Interior left: Slip pocket with 1" wide elastic with 3 divisions 1" - 1" - 1"
- Interior right: Slip pocket with 1" wide elastic with 2 divisions 1.5" - 1.5" & tie down loop
- 800-Denier water and abrasion resistant light-weight ballistic nylon fabric
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I had the Mini and like it, and also wanted to get the Micro because it fits in my back pocket keeping just the things I want with me. I use the Mini for more of an "in a bag or backpack" situation and the Micro for "on my person". The Micro keeps stuff together so I don't feel like there's a lot of loose stuff in my pocket. Very nice product.
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Micro locket organizer
Great product seems sturdy keep's everything where I want it would buy again
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Te Micro Pocket Organizer is the perfect size for all your small items and then some that you carry around everyday. I have mine bulging but it fit all and very easily carried with me. I don't go anywhere without it. Actually bought two more for other items such as one has all my knife maintenance items and the other I have turned into a small first aid kit. Again perfect size.
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Selling online, or e-commerce is a full time job. Long gone are the days you could set up an online shop and make millions sitting in your front room after you come home from your day job. These days, competition is high and margins are tight. But we can help you gain a competitive edge. We've been building and running e-commerce sites for a decade now, so we can help you get a real good understanding of what you will be up against before you start. We have found that the best performing online shops are those selling unique products. However, that doesn't mean you can't compete if you are selling the same things as someone else.
e-commerce websites
An e-commerce website should be able to do online all the things a High Street shop can do offline.
and a few other things too:
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You need the right tools for the job, and we believe the most important tool you should have is complete autonomy over your shop.
Every e-commerce site we build is mobile-friendly, search engine friendly, and also includes a two hour online training session and manual. e make sure you can do everything from tweaking prices to adding discount codes to adding new products, and from processing orders to managing your customer database to analysing your sales figures.
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Manziel Law Offices represents hospitals in the area of hospital lien enforcement. When patients are injured in accidents, that results in personal injury and tort claims, primarily against the wrongdoers/tortfeasors and their auto carriers, such as Allstate, State Farm, Liberty Mutual, etc. After receiving treatment, patients often retain a personal injury collection attorney to collect first party benefits such as personal injury protection (PIP) or Medpay, uninsured motorist benefits (UM), underinsured motorists benefits (UIM), and the tortfeasors' third party liability benefits available through the tortfeasors' auto coverage. Texas has long protected hospitals against non-payment for medical goods and services rendered to patients treated after having been involved in accidents, such as car wrecks/auto accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, ATV accidents, etc. Per Section 55.003 of the Texas hospital lien statute, the hospital lien attaches to a cause of action for damages arising from an injury for which the injured individual is admitted to the hospital. The Texas legislature recently clarified the lien statute to help with much debate. A new change was finally made to the Texas lien statute, after many years of legal argument and debate over what the term "admitted" really meant. Section 55.0015 offered clarification to define the term "admission". The Texas legislature defined "admission" to mean that an injured individual or patient is considered "admitted" to a hospital when the patient is allowed access to any hospital department for the provision of medical treatment, care, or service. This is the law today. In addition, the Texas legislature offered guidance on just how much of a personal injury settlement can be used to pay the hospital for the medical goods and services rendered to personal injury victims. The revised Texas lien statute at Section 55.004(b) provides hospital reimbursement protection by ensuring to the hospitals a lien that is for the lesser of the amount of the hospital's charges for services rendered to the injured individual or fifty (50%) percent of all amounts recovered by the injured individual or patient through a cause of action, judgment, or settlement as described by Section 55.003(a). Of course, a full understanding of rights and remedies available pursuant to the Texas hospital lien statute is located at Chapter 55 of the Texas Property Code. PROPERTY CODE CHAPTER 55. HOSPITAL AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES LIENS (texas.gov)


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Could third time be THE charm? Vickie Rushton and Samantha Bernardo are officially competing in Binibining Pilipinas for the third time this year, as part of 40 candidates vying for the different crowns.
Vickie, who was first runner-up in 2018 and part of the Top 15 in 2019, thanked fans for their support on Instagram. "You are the reason why I will never stop trying. I just want to thank all of you for believing in me. Yes, I have fears—it's normal, but I know I can do this because I have you by my side."
In 2019, Samantha admitted it was "quite a shock" to be crowned second runner-up two years in a row. "But I know truly in my heart that I gave my all, I deserve better, and I have no regrets. I fully respect and trust the decision of all the Bb. Pilipinas judges that night and I have nothing against it."
The 40 candidates were chosen from 70 applicants. "This new era of Binibining Pilipinas presents an exciting roster of girls that has a mix of fresh faces and pageant veterans, all bringing with them their unique stories and advocacies," said the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) committee.
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The winners of the pageant will be crowned Bb. Pilipinas International, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational, Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental, Bb. Pilipinas Globe, and Bb Pilipinas Grand International, according to Rappler.
In December 2019, the Miss Universe Organization announced that BPCI will no longer crown the Miss Universe Philippines starting this year. The Philippine candidate to the international pageant will be selected by the Miss Universe Philippines Organization led by Shamcey Supsup, the 2011 Miss Universe third runner-up.
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Bobby Sessions' "Black Neighborhood" is gritty, grimy and boasts an unfortunately ubiquitous depiction of urban communities. In a sense, it's a list of a mono-line environment littered with gun stores next to liquor stores next to gun stores next to liquor stores next to a Footlocker, yet spilling humanity and consequence in every stanza.
Of course the visual is in black and white. Of course there are a gaggle of images of dilapidated homes and burned-down commercial spaces. Even with the technological leaps and economic innovation that define the 2000s so far, real-world examples of communities left praying and pining for a better tomorrow are still entirely too common. "Black Neighborhood" speaks for the unmentioned. The Smokey Got Beats-produced track can be found on his L.O.A. (Law Of Attraction)project. Sink into the Bobby Session's "Black Neighborhood."


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Herne Hill to Orpington
As a popular commuter town, trains from Herne Hill to Orpington are available with Thameslink daily. Whether you are travelling for a work meeting or visiting family and friends for a long-overdue catch-up, we can get you there with ease. Travelling by train from Herne Hill to Orpington is always a pleasure with Thameslink.
You can find train times from Herne Hill to Orpington on our live departures board below.
Journey information from Herne Hill to Orpington
- How long is the average journey duration from Herne Hill to Orpington? 0 hours 32 minutes
- How long is the fastest journey duration from Herne Hill to Orpington? 0 hours 29 minutes
- When is the first train from Herne Hill to Orpington? 00:08
- When is the last train from Herne Hill to Orpington? 23:38
- How many services run for Herne Hill to Orpington today? 60
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Being successful does not mean that you excel in school or the number of degrees you have. Success is not reliable of where you grew up or your parents. Everything pertains to your personality, your mindset and your personal view of life. On top of the well-known belief, you do not have to be considered as a type-A person just to be an effective entrepreneur. Specifically, it is more better, if you are not one. For a fact, entrepreneurs show more to be "street smart" rather than "book smart." Digital marketing firms will teach you how to be an entrepreneur. It offers unparalled services such as SEO and online marketing, like https://aplusdigital.ca.
Furthermore, experts say that there are the top two personality traits entrepreneurs should bear. It is perception and intuition. For a fact, success is not found in the smartest. It is gathered from to those who see opportunities and welcomes them.
Do you think you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Below are five (5) other personality traits entrepreneurs are asked to have:
Specifically, risk taking is all about what it takes to begin a new business. On the other hand, taking these risks is very vital that it should not scare you. It is basic to reach your goals and successful entrepreneurs know this.
If you show fear of taking the leap, there's no point of continuing with your business. Being complacent will stop you to achieve greatness. For a fact, entrepreneurs do not allow uncertainty and potential failure to help them from performing what needs to be done. Basically, entrepreneurs see challenges and risks as great opportunities and not as hindrances.
Entrepreneurs is not looking for money. Even if it is an added bonus, the basic benefit is performing what they love. Starting your own business will ask for a lot of time and effort. It entails having longer hours and fulfilling extra work. For a fact when you do not love what you do, chances are you are not going to want to do the means to reach success.
During beginning a business, it may seem that you will have a hard time bringing off the ground your business. In this lieu, entrepreneurs do not think this way. For a fact, they are positive thinking and are always looking on the future. Specifically, to be a good entrepreneur, you must lead a life as goal-oriented. Although, it is not sufficing just to define these goals. Moreover, you will be asked to make a plan and do everything you are able to accomplish these goals. Remember, everything you do should have a purpose.
Also, entrepreneurs do not lead the same way of life as everyone else. They foresee the world in varied ways and think uniquely. Businesses are a result of big ideas, and these big ideas should be generated from a place of creativity, in a way of thinking that varies from the other's thinking. Because of their creative nature, such persons can easily master the art of digital project management which is so essential for today's entrepreneurs. Because of their creative nature, such persons can easily master the art of digital project management which is so essential for today's entrepreneurs.
Furthermore, entrepreneurs are always seeking for new means of accomplishing tasks and how they can improve these. They do not allow the status quo. Thru, being creative, they think of ideas that make the world a better place to be.
For a fact, entrepreneurs show great dedication for their work. In order for them to achieve their goals or fulfill their work, they are not dependent of a manager or colleague. Their drive originates from an inner being and entitles them to motivate others.
Entrepreneurs show the right way to reach their dream and inspire others to join them on their process of reaching for it.


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Enjoy these books that prize juries have rated as the best of the best.
Dual Citizens
An intimate and compelling novel about motherhood, love and the search for belonging, and what it means to be a sister.
French Exit
A brilliant and darkly comic novel about a wealthy widow and her adult son who flee New York for Paris in the wake of scandal and financial ruin.
Frying Plantain
Frying Plantain follows a girl from elementary school to high school graduation as she navigates Black identity in a predominantly white society.
Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Coady gives us nine new stories, each grabbing our attention from the first line and resonating long after the last.
A powerful drama about entwined lives and a woman with an unsettling ability to broach the innermost dynamics of the people around her.
Just Fine
This touching, witty novel introduces us to a number of voyages of discovery.
Mai at the Predators' Ball
The fifth in the ten-book "Soifs" novel cycle. In this vibrant novel, we enter the lives of unforgettable characters, some familiar from previous works and some new.
Minds of Winter
The unexpected meeting of two present-day travellers exposes one of the most perplexing mysteries in the history of Arctic exploration.
Lisa Moore splices moments together so vividly, you'll swear you've lived them yourself.
Karen Solie's poems are X-rays of our delusions and mistaken perceptions, explorations of violence, bad luck, fate, and creeping catastrophe.
Part literary Western and part historical mystery, Writers' Trust Fiction Prize winner Ridgerunner is now available as a paperback.
Seven Fallen Feathers
The shocking true story of seven young Indigenous students who were found dead in a northern Ontario city over the span of seven years.


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Union monuments at Gettysburg > United States Regulars > Artillery
"Calef's Battery"
There are two monuments to Battery A, both west of Gettysburg. One is on Chambersburg Road (Stone & Meredith Avenues tour map) and the other on South Reynolds Avenue (Reynolds Avenue South tour map)
From the Chambersburg Road monument:
Army of the Potomac
Cavalry Corps
Second Brigade Horse Artillery
Battery A Second U.S. Artillery
Six 3 inch rifles
Lieut. John H. Calef Commanding
June 30 Arrived in the evening from Emmitsburg and took position on the Chambersburg Pike.
July 1 Advanced with the Cavalry. Went into position with right section on right of the road left section on the left and center section with Col. Wm. Gamble's Brigade on the right of Fairfield Road. The First Union gun of the battle was fired from right section and the positions held under a severe fire until the First Corps arrived about 10 a.m. The Battery was then relieved by Capt. J.A. Hall's 2nd Maine Battery and after being supplied with ammunition returned to a line in front of Cemetery Ridge and towards night moved to the left about a mile and bivouacked for the night near theThird Corps.
July 2 A.M. marched with the First Brigade of Major General John Buford's Division to Taneytown en route to Westminster
Casualties: wounded 12 men. Lost 13 horses killed.
The Chambersburg Road monument flanked by two 3″ Ordnance Rifles. Seminary Ridge is in the distance.
Location of the monument to Battery A 2nd United States Artillery at Gettysburg
The monument is west of Gettysburg on the east side of South Reynolds Avenue about 170 yards south of its intersection with Meredith Avenue. (39°50'15.5″N 77°15'05.6″W)
Reynolds Avenue monument
From the monument on Reynolds Avenue:
Army of the Potomac
Cavalry Corps
Second Brigade Horse Artillery
Battery A Second U.S. Artillery
Six 3 inch rifles
Lieut. John H. Calef Commanding
June 30 Arrived in the evening from Emmitsburg and took position on the Chambersburg Pike
July 1 Advanced with the First Division Cavalry Corps. The Right and Left Sections on the Chambersburg Pike. The Centre Section under Sergt. Chas. Pergel posted here with the First Brigade First Division Cavalry Corps and assisted in repulsing an attack of the Confederate infantry.
This section having been withdrawn joined the Battery in the rear and again advanced with Left Section and Received Battery B First Maine Artillery on Chambersburg Pike in the afternoon but was soon compelled by a front and enfilading fire to retire. Rejoined the Battery in position with the cavalry on the left in front of Cemetery Ridge and remained during the night.
Casualties wounded 12 men
13 horses killed.
Location of the monument to Battery A on Reynolds Avenue
The monument is west of Gettysburg on the east side of Reynolds Avenue. It is about 550 yards south of Chambersburg Road and 600 yards north of Fairfield Road. (39°49'55.2″N 77°15'04.1″W)
See more about the history of Battery A, 2nd United States Artillery in the Civil War


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Bath Soak Salt – Tumeric Blend
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Our tumeric bath soak is the #1 bestseller. It provides the perfect plant-based solution to caring for overworked joints and muscles.
No more excuses! Carera tumeric mineral bath soak is the perfect post-workout recovery tool for active individuals. The unique crystalline structure of the natural himalayan and epsom salts allows each crystal to absorb even more valuable essential oil than ordinary sea salt. This high concentration of aromatherapeutic oil delivers optimal results with only one capful per bath. The pink himilayan sea salt is rich with trace minerals and elements including magnesium, calcium and zinc to gently cleanse and soften the skin while the warm bath water relaxes and revives tired bodies.
A specially curated blend of tumeric, meadowfoam seed oil,and rosemary essential oil provides a simultaneously warming and cooling effect to soothe overworked joints and muscles, while uplifting citric acid helps boost your spirits to keep you feeling good about all you have accomplished. After your next workout, add this tumeric – rich salt to warm running water to create a comforting, restorative soak.
Directions for use: Pour a generous amount into bath, then stir salts into water until dissolved. Therapeutic fragrance will permeate the rising steam
Ingredients: pink himalayan sea salt, epsom salt *, citric acid, tumeric powder, meadowfoam seed oil, rosemary EO
Net wt 14 oz (397g)
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This statistic highlights Altria's Cigarette and Cigar Shipment Volume from 2016 onwards.
|YoY Growth
|Shipment Volume share in Q1 2021
(All figures in millions, except percentages)
Altria's primary segments are Smokeable products, oral tobacco products, and wine. Altria's smokeable products are cigarettes and cigars. In Q1 2021, the total shipment volume was 22.49 billion sticks which have declined by 12% year-over-year from 25.45 billion sticks in Q1 2020, as the majority of the shipment volume comprises cigarette shipments which have declined in Q1 2021.
Cigarette shipment volume includes Marlboro; Other premium brands, and Discount brands. Altria's wholly-owned subsidiary Philip Morris USA Inc. ("PM USA") manufactures and sells Marlboro which is the largest cigarette selling brand in the United States for more than 45 years. Apart from Marlboro, Altria also sells other premium brands, such as Virginia Slims, Benson & Hedges, Parliament, and Nat's. Discounted brands include Chesterfield, L&M, and Basic. Cigarette shipment volume includes units sold as well as promotional units.
In Q1 2021, cigarette shipment volume decreased by 12% year-over-year from 25.02 billion sticks in Q1 2020. Altria's cigarette shipment volume was 22.01 billion sticks in Q1 2021 which is 98% of the total shipment volume. In Q1 2021, the total shipment of Marlboro was 19,415 million sticks, Other premium brands with 981 million sticks, and discounted brands with 1,618 million sticks. For the past 5 years, Altria's cigarette shipment volumes have been on a decline.
The decline in cigarette shipment volume was primarily due to trade inventory movements, and due to industry rate decline. Cigarette industry volume is influenced by smoker's stay-at-home practices, unemployment rates, fiscal stimulus, and consumer purchasing behavior.
Apart from cigarettes, Altria's smokeable products also include cigars. John Middleton Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Altria, manufactures and sells machine-made large cigars. Most of its cigars are sold in the United States. Middleton's principal cigar brand is Black & Mild.
In Q1 2021, Altria's cigar shipment volume was 480 million sticks which make up 2% of Altria's total shipment volume. Cigar shipment volume has increased by 11% year-over-year from Q1 2020. Over the last 5 years, Altria's cigar shipment volumes have been on a rise, with Q1 2021 having the highest shipment volume of 480 million sticks.
Company Overview
Altria Group Inc. is an American-based company that was established in 1985 as Philip Morris Companies, Inc. which was later on renamed Altria Group Inc. Its headquarters is in Virginia in the United States. Common stocks of Altria are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "MO".
Altria is one of the largest manufacturers and marketers of cigarettes, tobacco, and other related products. Its wholly-owned subsidiaries are Philip Morris USA Inc., Sherman Group Holdings, LLC, and its subsidiaries, John Middleton Co., Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Ltd., Philip Morris Capital Corporation, Helix Innovations LLC, Burger Söhne Holding AG, and Altria Client Services LLC. Some of the major competitors of Altira Group Inc. are Altri, ENCE (ENCE Energia y Celulosa), Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS), Franklin Electric, and SBM Offshore.
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Three Treasures of Life are known as Essence, Energy and Spirit . TCM seeks to balance and preserve these essential components in order to achieve optimum health.
At Three Treasures Acupuncture, we are dedicated to assisting our clients improve their health and maintain a balanced lifestyle through the use of Acupuncture, Supplements and other holistic approaches. Call today and schedule your journey to balanced health and balance.
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Clinical Director of Three Treasures Acupuncture.
Barbara is a cum laude graduate of Midwest College of Oriental Medicine and holds a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine. Barbara is a Diplomat in Acupuncture and is National Board Certified through the NCCAOM.
Barbara has received additional, advanced acupuncture training from Shanghai University of TCM in Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China.
Barbara has been serving the community in acupuncture for over 18 years.


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In property investment field, bank loans are always stand in an important role when the property investors buying an investment property. But, how much loans should they really take when buying a property?
For those who have been attended property investment seminars, believe that these words are not strange to you. The speakers always like to encourage the newbies and existing property investors, borrow as much as you can from the bank and use your own money as little as you can to buy an investment property. This is the key to lead yourself to the success path in property investment field. Why should this be so? Here we explain to you why!
If you take the loan up to 90% of the property purchase price, it can give you with additional funds and lesser the interest rates to pay therefore making it the best move that you can make for a property investment. Bank loans can save more of your money so you can use that money to invest in other property, but only with the correct knowledge and methods.
Here, you will need to understand the different factors when you take up a bank loan.
1. The amount of loan that you are going to borrow
2. The period of loan tenure that you pay for the loan repayment
3. The interest rate which the bank will charge upon the loan.
Here are the ways that you should do when applying a bank loan to buy an investment property
1. Go for the maximum amount of loan that you can borrow from the bank
2. Get the longest period of loan tenure to pay the loan repayment
Extend the loan tenure mean you will need to pay the loan repayment in lower amount. And negotiate with the bank to offer the best interest rate to you.
If you follow this setting, the amount of loan repayments that you need to make each month or year gradually lessen because the interests lessen and the period lengthens. If you rent out the property to the tenants, make sure the rents are able to cover for the all expenses of property such as maintenance and the amount of loan repayment that you have to pay back to the bank every month. So, you need not to worry about the loan repayment and if the monthly rents are over the amount of monthly loan repayment, you can save the extra one into bank to earn interest.
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Shop Oxycontin 40mg (Oxy 40) online
Here at D-Pharmacy Shop, you can buy Oxycontin 40mg online. Oxycontin is brand name of medicine with salt named Oxycodone, which is used to treat chronic pain thus it falls under medicinal category of Pain Killer / Pain Reliever.We sell both branded and generic prescription drugs. We do not require doctor's prescription on purchase of Oxycontin tablets because we are working on wholesale (b2b) business model. We ship Oxycondone in smaller quantities but as paid sample under our sale permit. All the pills we are offering are FDA approved and totally safe to consume within prescribed dosage of course. Please read our simple Terms & Conditions (TOS) before placing order for OC 40 tablets. If you agree with terms and conditions, you are welcome to shop Oxycodone from purepharmamed
Common Generic & Brand names
Generic name for a drug is usually same as the salt name. As for Oxycontin, can consider Oxycodone as it's generic name.
While brand names are the names of the medicine given (registered) by their manufacturers (as trademark). It uses same formula and dosage (actually the same medicine) but sold with different names. Some times same medicine is sold under different name in different countries.
We at d-pharmacy shop, are posting Oxycodone under it's most known (brand) name "Oxycontin". It's because Oxycodone is most famous and well known with it's brand name Oxycontin, hence for the reference of general public who (are not aware of other brand names but) are familiar with the name OC 40.
Brand Names:
This medication is sold under various brand names worldwide, including Oxynorm, Oxycontin, Dazidox, Oxecta, Oxydose, M-Oxy, Oxy 40, Oxaydo, Oxyfast, Oxy IR, Roxicodone, Roxy, Roxycontin.


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It's time once again for the San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival, which – in addition to screenings in Berkeley – expands its East Bay presence into Oakland this year. The festival (produced, as in years past, by Frameline) comes to both Rialto Cinemas Elmwood and Landmark Theatres Piedmont, bringing with it a wide assortment of programming – including a number of films made by local artists.
Screening at the Elmwood at 9:30 p.m. on Wed. June 24, director Laura Bispuri's Vergine giurata (Sworn Virgin) is an Italian feature about young Albanian Hana/Mark (Alba Rohrwacher), born and raised female but now living as male. Despite taking a traditional vow of chastity that 'allows' the locals to recognize her as a man, Hana/Mark still finds the ultra-conservative climes of her homeland stifling and decides to up sticks for liberal Italy, where stepsister Lila (Flonja Kodheli) now lives.
Though Hana/Mark remains biologically female, the vow has helped her ignore the stultifying limits placed on rural Albanian women, who aren't allowed to smoke, drink alcohol, shoot a gun, or choose a husband. Italy, however, provides Hana/Mark the opportunity to reassess that decision.
Is Hana/Mark a transgender character? I suspect most viewers will answer 'no', but in the context of Albanian society her decision is a brave and treacherous one indeed. Rohrwacher gives a superb double performance (Hana is seen in flashbacks that establish her need and desire to take the vow), and Sworn Virgin is an impressive first feature for Bispuri.
The Yes Men Are Revolting (screening at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22 at the Elmwood) is the latest film from the puckish situationist pranksters previously seen in The Yes Men (2003) and The Yes Men Fix the World (2009). This time, Andy Bichlbaum (who comes out as gay in this feature) and Mike Bonanno tackle global warming, while coming to terms with middle age and, to be blunt, the general ineffectiveness of their activism. If you enjoyed the earlier films, you'll get similar mileage from this one. At the very least, it'll probably encourage you to buy a Survival Ball.
If you're interested in seeing films produced by Berkeley residents, you have several choices. Rick Goldsmith's Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw (9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26 at the Roxie Theatre in San Francisco) is a documentary about a brilliant female basketball player who also works tirelessly as a mental health advocate. Director Goldsmith is scheduled to attend the screening, also the film's West Coast premiere.
Malachi Leopold's Alex and Ali (4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 21 at the Roxie) is another documentary, this one focusing on the forbidden love between a Peace Corps worker (Alex) and the man he met in Iran in 1967 Iran (Ali). The film examines the separation compelled by the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and the couple's decades-long efforts to be reunited. Director Leopold is expected to attend.
Finally, Sam Berliner's five-minute Float screens as part of the Festival's short subject collection 'Transtastic' at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22 at the Roxie. According to the film's promotional material, Float is "stunningly celebratory and shot completely underwater"and "features trans and genderqueer folks swimming naked … to the music of trans musician Rae Spoon."
Berkeleyside's film writer John Seal writes a weekly movie recommendation column at Box Office Prophets, as well as a column in The Phantom of the Movies' Videoscope, an old-fashioned paper magazine, published quarterly. Read more from Big Screen Berkeley on Berkeleyside.
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Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has said that he found it easier to bowl to Rohit Sharma than to Virat Kohli as he felt that the former struggles against both incoming and away-going deliveries from a left-armer.
"I haven't found it tough bowling to either. In fact, I find it easy to bowl to him (Rohit). I feel that I can get him out both ways. He struggles against the inswinger from a left-armer as well as against the ball that goes away early on," Amir told Cricwick.
"I may say that I find bowling to Virat slightly tougher because he revels in pressure situations, but otherwise, I've never found it difficult bowling to either of the two."
Mohammad Amir had famously dismissed both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the space of his first 10 deliveries in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final at The Oval in London.
Rohit went leg-before third ball as he missed an incoming delivery. Kohli edged one going across him but was dropped at first slip by Azhar Ali. The very next ball, his ninth, Kohli tried to push a similarly angled, and fuller, delivery to the leg side but was caught by Shadab Khan at backward point off the leading edge.
Amir said that it was Australian Steve Smith who he found the toughest to bowl to. "I find it most difficult to bowl to Steve Smith. Because his technique is very difficult," Amir said. "He stands in such an angle that you don't understand where to bowl to him."
The 29-year old pacer -- who had been banned for five years for spot-fixing against England at Lord's in 2010 -- had shocked fans with his retirement last year. He lamented the lack of support from the Pakistan team management, saying that when a player does not do well, it is said that he is finished.
"When a player doesn't perform even after getting ample chances, the management must tell the player to go back to domestic cricket and perform so that he could make a comeback into the national team. But here they say his career is over, he is not good enough anymore," he added.
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'I am okay now': Bangladeshi worker whose wife gave birth while he was critically ill with Covid-19 to be moved to community hospital
SINGAPORE — Bangladeshi worker Raju Sarker, who was critically ill with Covid-19 in Singapore, will soon be moved to a community hospital.
SINGAPORE — Bangladeshi worker Raju Sarker, who was critically ill with Covid-19 in Singapore, will soon be moved to a community hospital.
Mr Raju, also known as Case 42, tested positive for the coronavirus in February. He spent two months in the intensive care unit and had to be put on a ventilator. In mid-April, he was transferred to the general ward when his condition improved.
In a video posted on the Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC) Facebook page on Thursday (May 21), Mr Raju thanked those who had supported him and nursed him back to health.
"To the Singapore Government who has treated me for free, the doctors and the nurses in hospital who worked tirelessly and brought me back to health. I thank you," Mr Raju said.
He also thanked his company and MWC for supporting his family, and asked the migrant community in Singapore to abide by the Covid-19 regulations.
"My request to all the migrant brothers — do observe the regulations set by the Government," the 39-year-old said.
"If you fall sick, the Government will help you. Just like when I fell sick, the Government stood by me. If you abide by the regulations, don't be afraid, the Government will help and stand by you."
Mr Raju's case drew public attention in March after it was reported that his wife had given birth to a baby boy in Bangladesh, while he was under intensive care.
A donation drive was set up for his wife, with members of the public donating items such as diapers, formula milk and toys.
Mr Raju's ordeal began on Feb 1 when he reported the onset of symptoms. He sought treatment at a general practitioner clinic two days later, before going to Changi General Hospital (CGH) on Feb 5.
He was admitted to CGH after a follow-up appointment at Bedok Polyclinic on Feb 7. He tested positive for Covid-19 the next day and was transferred to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases.
The Bangladesh High Commission told CNA on Feb 20 that he was in a critical condition, having already suffered from respiratory and kidney problems, as well as pneumonia before being infected with Covid-19.
"Please pray for me. I am okay now," Mr Raju said in the video posted on Thursday.
"I want to continue to live a healthy and happy life with my wife and child, so please pray for me. Thank you, everyone."
National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) secretary-general Ng Chee Meng called Mr Raju's recovery journey "nothing short of amazing".
"We have good news from the MWC that he will soon be moved into a community hospital that focuses on rehabilitative care so that he can continue to recuperate," Mr Ng wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday.
"Raju's recovery journey is nothing short of amazing and I believe that this will encourage our healthcare and frontline workers to continue doing their best for Singapore." CNA
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We offer Dressage, Eventing, lessons, training and boarding for Spokane, Deer Park, Loon Lake.
Hearts and Horses 501c3 evolved through compelling economic needs in our community. So often, it is the low income children who can benefit the most from the physical, mental and social benefits of horseback riding.
This program excels at bringing the magic of horses into the lives of children who otherwise would have no chance of learning to ride.
Our funding is offered on a sliding scale, based upon Washington state guidelines for low income assistance. If a family qualifies for the school lunch program, they will qualify for Hearts and Horses. The maximum is 50% of lesson prices offered at Legacy Farm and Stable. For Hearts and Horses students, services are offered at a reduced rate. Students' families must pay the balance and/or the student may become a working student for the balance.
Hearts and horses Board of Directors raises money through donations, grants, and fundraising efforts.
Current and incoming financially eligible students may receive new
scholarships or even funding for competition entry and summer camp.
Please see the website at www.heartsandhorses.net for more information
Please consider donating today. We work hard to raise money
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Berkeley passes ordinance demanding healthful snacks at checkout aisles
Customers in Berkeley will shortly see fewer junk foods objects on their way out of grocery retailers now that the Town Council has handed an ordinance necessitating grocers to present healthier food stuff and beverages in checkout aisles.
Oakland resident Shannon Ratay checks out at Berkeley Bowl on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in Berkeley, California. In a unanimous vote Tuesday evening, the Berkeley Metropolis Council handed the "healthy checkout" invoice, eradicating the sale of junk meals and drinks in the checkout lane and necessitating healthy food stuff selections as an alternative starting upcoming 12 months.
In a unanimous vote Tuesday evening, the Berkeley Town Council passed the "healthy checkout" bill, possibly the first town in the country to do so, doing away with the sale of junk meals and beverages in the checkout lane and necessitating healthful food items choices rather.
The monthly bill was co-authored by Berkeley council associates Kate Harrison and Sophie Hahn, and backed by the nonprofit Bay Place Group Sources and the Heart for Science in the Public Interest, a purchaser advocacy group in Washington that focuses on wellbeing and nutrition.
"The balanced checkout ordinance is necessary for neighborhood wellness, particularly in the time of COVID-19," Harrison reported in a statement. "What is superior for Berkeley buyers is also great for our companies."
The plan goes into outcome on March 1, and well being inspectors will begin imposing the coverage on Jan. 1, 2022.
Grocers are encouraged to supply healthier alternatives like fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, legumes, dairy, complete grains, and chewing gum and mints with no additional sugars.
Food stuff products will be limited to up to 5 grams of additional sugar and 200 milligrams of sodium. Drinks have to have no extra sugar or artificial sweeteners.
"By supplying more healthy alternatives at checkout, suppliers would add to advancing general public well being and stage the enjoying field for shoppers for the duration of an presently demanding time," reported Ashley Hickson, a senior coverage associate at CSPI.
Hickson explained Berkeley's action would construct momentum for potential endeavours at the state and nearby amounts.
Much more than two dozen grocers in Berkeley will be afflicted by the plan, such as Berkeley Bowl, Trader Joe's, Complete Foods and Safeway. The ordinance applies only to outlets more substantial than 2,500 sq. feet.
Berkeley was also the initial city in the country to pass a soda tax in 2014. A latest research by UC Berkeley claimed that citizens in Berkeley reduce their usage of sugary beverages by 50 percent right after the tax was imposed.
Shwanika Narayan is a San Francisco Chronicle team author. Email: [email protected] Twitter, Instagram: @shwanika


text: People with disabilities must participate in politicsAlmost 15 % of the total citizens of the country are victims of disabilities in some way. In our country there are about 1 crore 60 lakh people with disabilities and their families, relatives and countless friends. So without participating in politics and decision taking process of this huge disabled community, the overall development and SDG target level cannot be achieved. It is the teacher's responsibility of the state to ensure the participation of the disabled people in all fields. It is the sacred responsibility of concerned political parties and Election Commission to ensure equal opportunity and participation of people with disabilities in local government elections and national parliament elections. I invite all our disabled brothers and sisters to participate in all kinds of elections and politics according to their own area and physical capabilities. Because people with disabilities have political rights in law. As long as we can not become the people's representative or the leader of the party, we cannot enjoy our full rights. As a result, our disabled brothers and sisters and the general community will be deprived of the fundamental rights, I am pledging to join the rights movement with you on the streets in the future.Bodiul AlamFounder and Executive DirectorBangladesh Disabled Development Agency (BPUS)Award winner of the government for the development of people with disabilitiesAgailjhara, Barisal


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text: Prior to Shimmick's work on this project, adult salmon were able to enter the Colusa Basin Drain (CBD) through the Knights Landing Outfall Gates (KLOG) when certain flow velocities were met that attracted migrating salmon. Once salmon entered the CBD, there was no upstream route for salmon to return to the Sacramento River and, absent fish rescue operations, the fish perished and were lost from production. This project constructed a positive fish barrier (with new concrete wing walls and installation of a metal picket weir) on the downstream side of the existing KLOG in the CBD, as well as placed a small amount of riprap on the right bank of the CBD immediately downstream of the KLOG. This project served primarily as a fish passage improvement action that prevented salmon entry into the CBD while also maintaining outflows and appropriate water surface elevations. A secondary purpose of this project was to address an existing erosion site on the right bank of the CBD channel immediately downstream of the KLOG structure to enhance stability.


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KARACHI, APR 09 (DNA) – Nong Rong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China along with Li Bijian, Consul General of China at Karachi along with his team visited the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
The meeting took note of various subjects pertaining to economic relationship between Pakistan and China particularly in reference to China Pakistan Economic Corridor and China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement.
He shared his views with the house regarding the upcoming online business portal of Chinese Government which will be a good opportunity for Pakistani business community to get easily connected with their Chinese counterparts.
He extended his full support not only of his Embassy at Islamabad but also at Consul General Office at Karachi to the business community particularly to the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The President FPCCI requested him in emphasizing strong and constants mutual efforts to eliminate negative air against CPEC and the bilateral trade. He also suggested that China should focus on investing in the people of Pakistan by giving access to Chinese market. President FPCCI also on this occasion expressed sincerest gratitude to the government of China for donating Covid-19 vaccines to Pakistan.
During the discussion made in the meeting, Mian Anjum Nisar, Immediate Past President FPCCI requested the Excellency to extend support to Pakistani business community in transferring technical knowledge in the field of agriculture.
Sheikh Jawaid Ilyas, Chairman of Pak-China Business Council pointed out the imbalance in the bilateral trade which is heavily in favor of China. He also encouraged the embassy to coordinate with the Federation in identifying relocation of Chinese industries in Pakistan especially in the new economic zones that have been identified for Chinese investment under the second phase of CPEC.
He also emphasized the need for the creation of Pak-China Joint Dispute Resolution Committee for smooth and easy resolution of problems that may arise during the bilateral trade. He also appreciated the strong support extended by the Consul General of China at Karachi to the business community in Sindh and Baluchistan provinces of Pakistan.
The meeting was attended by a large number of prominent businessmen and representatives of different trade bodies including Hanif Lakhany, Vice President FPCCI, Ch. Saleem Bhullar, Vice President FPCCI, Zakaria Usman, Former President FPCCI, Former Vice Presidents Khurram Sayeed, Sh. Sultan Rehman & Qurban Ali, Amjad Rafi Former President KCCI and many others. = DNA