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The CEO of T-Mobile US, John Legere, has promised to shake up the entire telco industry with a series of recent blog posts highlighting a new deal for his customers.
This quote from one of his blogs last week shows how agressive he is prepared to be in setting out T-Mobile as a different kind of phone company – an 'un-carrier' as he puts it:
"It's been fascinating to watch the big, fat old-guard carriers stumble as they try to respond and slow the change we are driving into this industry," he wrote. "I don't know whether to laugh or cringe as they try to present themselves as anything other than the merciless greedy utilities they are."
He is openly calling his competition merciless and greedy. That's probably how most people would refer to all telcos, but he is trying to change some standard industry practices that really could lead to a better deal for all consumers.
A good example is data use. T-Mobile has announced a new $40 package that includes a 500MB data allowance. Typically if customers broke their data limit then data would either just stop working or be charged at a very high per-mb rate.
T-Mobile is now just throttling back the speeds clients can use on their phones if they have exceeded the limit. This still allows them to access the Internet, just not as fast as they might need to when playing a video or some other data-hungry activity.
It's about time the phone companies listened to their customers and reacted – with this news from T-Mobile it sounds like at least one of them is.
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Simulation of the HDPE Pyrolysis Process
Pyrolysis is a thermochemical decomposition of organic compounds such as High-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastics. The product of the HDPE pyrolysis is usually diesel with other wastes (such as carbon black, etc.). A pyrolysis reaction is essentially a decomposition reaction performed at elevated temperatures in the absence of oxygen.
There are many other complex reactions taking place in pyrolysis, however, in this paper, the focus has been on three main reactions of HDPE pyrolysis, namely: 𝛽−scission, hydrogen abstraction and chain fission. Of these, 𝛽−scission is known to be most dominant reaction in HDPE pyrolysis reactions.In this work, the reaction equations and reaction constants were defined and solved in MATLAB® using the in-built ordinary differential equation (ODE) solver. The solution represents the rate of the reaction and the product yield.
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MySpace Memories
You occasionally used AltErnATe CaPs and felt so edgy you cried in to your latest mix CD.
You will remember when Pete Wentz and his leaked dick pics did the rounds.
And when the guy from Killswitch Engage(?) did a parody of them.
Before blogging and status updates, people used to do these things bulletins where you could do quirky little quizzes about your favourite bands and songs. Groups tried to be a thing, but they just never really worked out in the end.


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We provide the project support from the phase of investment analysis to its successful commissioning. We always find the most efficient and optimal solution for each task at each phase of development and reconciliation.
AVN architectural office is a part of conglomerate, which includes also the Domian construction and DIM development companies. This alliance allows offering the Customer a truly integrated and efficient approach to the project realization.
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Everything You Need To Know:
Sole Trader Business Loan Sources Of Finance For A Sole Trader
Unfortunately for sole traders, it can be difficult to find sources of business finance due to the fact you don't have to submit paperwork of business details online via Companies House. Many lenders and banks will choose not to lend based on bank statements alone, and sole traders are often viewed as higher risk.
According to the Federation of Small Businesses, in 2018 it was recorded that there were 3.4 million sole proprietorships, and 4.3 million non-employing businesses operating in the UK. At SME Loans, we believe it vital to recognise the importance of sole trader businesses in the economy. Because of this we are committed to providing easy access to funding for sole traders.
Can A Sole Trader Get A Business Loan?
Yes, sole traders can qualify for business loans but finding an appropriate lender to borrow the money from can be harder than it is for limited companies. This is because sole traders are perceived as high risk, and many lenders refuse to lend on the basis of bank statements alone.
Unsecured Sole Trader Loans
Sole traders can apply for finance through SME Loans using our simple online application form. Our unsecured sole trader business loans are the ideal solution for short-term lending, offering access to funding between £1,000 and £500,000.
As a sole trader it's likely that you'll be asked by the lender you're matched to for a personal guarantee. Lenders use personal guarantees for higher risk borrowers as a form of security.
A personal guarantee is a legally binding document that agrees that if your sole trader business defaults on loan repayments, you as the sole trader will be personally liable for repaying the loaned money to the lender.
Crowdfunding for Sole Traders
Crowdfunding is another way that sole traders can raise funds for their businesses. According to Company Bug, in 2016 crowdfunding provided 15% of total startup and venture-stage equity investments in the UK, and it continues to grow.
Crowdfunding platforms like Crowdfunder enable sole traders to pitch their business ideas and efforts to a pool of potential investors who can choose to support through donations.
Under the umbrella term of crowdfunding, there are different types of investment available.
Debt-based Crowdfunding / Peer to Peer (P2P)
Debt-based crowdfunding, also known as peer to peer lending function similarly to loans, except that you are lending the money from a pool of people. These platforms operate like marketplaces and bring together those who need loans with lenders.
Lenders / investors gain no physical reward or share in the sole trader's business, but instead receive interest from the business on the money invested. It's important to note that this funding option is a riskier one:
- Interest rates are typically far higher
- Platforms often charge fees to use their sites
- A poor credit score can impact your ability to receive debt-based funding
Equity-based Crowdfunding
Equity crowdfunding on the other hand, is the process where people make an investment in exchange for shares in the sole trader's business. As a sole trader, the investor takes partial ownership of the company and can then profit off the company doing well in the future. Despite providing a source of funding for sole traders, it comes with its disadvantages:
- There's a lot of competition when attracting potential investors
- Sole trader gets forced to give up partial ownership of the business
- Sourcing enough funding from investors can take longer than other sources of finance
- Equity crowdfunding platforms typically charge monthly fees or success fees when matched with investors
Apply For A Sole Trader Loan Sole Trader Expenses
Sole traders incur running costs when managing their businesses. Luckily, a number of these costs can be claimed as business expenses, referred to as 'allowable expenses' and means that the business owner can pay less income tax and make more of a profit.
Income received by your business – allowable expenses incurred = profit
HMRC's rules are complex and strict when it comes to claimed expenses, so in order to account for your expenses properly, you need to keep thorough and accurate records of everything being spent. Sole traders are legally bound to keep these records for minimum of 6 years.
Similar to limited companies, sole traders are able to claim back expenses incurred that relate directly to their business. As expected, expenses can only be claimed if they are 'wholly and exclusively' incurred in the performance of your business duties.
Sole traders should remember not to mix business with personal, as dual purpose claims are unlikely to be expected.
As a sole trader you can claim your expenses when you file your annual Self Assessment.
Costs that can be claimed as allowable expenses:
Office costs: claim items you'd normally use for less than 2 years, eg: stationary
Travel costs: covers expenses such as vehicle insurance, repairs and servicing, fuel and parking, vehicle license fees, train bus air and taxi fares, hotel rooms
Clothing expenses: includes uniforms, protective clothing needed for work, costumes needed for the business
Staff costs: employee salaries, bonuses, pensions, benefits and agency fees
Things that are bought to sell on: stock, raw materials and direct costs from producing goods
Financial costs such as insurance or bank charges
Business premises costs: heating, lighting, business rates
Advertising for marketing
SME Loans Funding Solution For Sole Traders
Are You Eligible For A Sole Trader Loan?
For sole traders, our simple requirements are as follows:
- Registered and trading in the UK
- Actively trading for 6 months
- Sole trader is over the age of 18
There's no need to be intimidated by SME Loans application process, we're on hand to guide you through it. If you want to find out more about whether your microbusiness is eligible to apply for finance, please get in touch at 020 3475 9213.
Our Application Process
Step 1: Complete our 1-2-page online application form. As well as being asked for your personal information, we will also want to understand more about your sole trader business, including how much funding your seeking and how you plan to use your loan.
Step 2: Within hours of submitting your application form you will be matched by us to the most suitable lender for your sole trader business, and you will receive the lender's full terms of agreement regarding your sole trader loan.
Step 3: Once you have carefully read through the lender's terms, you will need to sign and agree to them. After the agreement has been returned to your lender, the loan amount will be deposited to your account within just 48 hours.
Excluded business types:
- Gambling
- Drugs
- Weapons
- Chemical manufacture
- Pornography
- Banking and money transfer services
Register As A Sole Trader With HMRC What Is A Sole Trader Business?
A sole trader business is a type of business entity where the business is owned and run by one person. Also known as sole proprietorship, if you run your own business you work for yourself and fall under the category of self-employed.
As the head of your business, you are wholly liable for the successes and/or failures your sole trader business makes. Whilst being a sole trader comes with big responsibilities, it has several attractive benefits. Including the advantage of being able to take home 100% of the profit your business makes after tax.
Once you decide to go into business by yourself and become self-employed, you will need to register your sole trader business with HM Revenue & Customs.
Do I Need To Register As A Sole Trader?
In comparison to setting up a limited company, registering as a sole trader is relatively easy. There is little to no paperwork and you can benefit from your business affairs remaining private.
You will first need to decide on a name for your business. HMRC states that you can trade under your own name or another, however you cannot:
- Include Ltd, limited, limited liability partnership, LLP, public limited company or PLC in the name
- Use the same name as an existing trademark
- Be offensive in the name you choose
Top Tip: Register your business name as a trademark to prevent others from trading under it. The Intellectual Property Office has published a trade marks manual to help you apply and register your sole trader business' trademark.
When setting up your sole trader business, you'll need to register for Self Assessment and file a tax return annually at the end of the tax year (5th April).
Did You Know? Self Assessment is a system that HMRC uses to collect income tax. After registering as a sole trader, you can expect to receive a letter in April explaining when and how to complete your first self-assessment form.
Once registered, an online account for your business' Self Assessment will be set up with your Unique Tax Reference number, which you will use for all correspondence with HMRC.
Other responsibilities for sole trader businesses include:
- Paying income tax on your profits and National Insurance Contributions
- Keeping records of both your business' sales and expenses
- Registering for VAT if your business turnover is greater than £85,000
How Much Tax Do You Pay As A Sole Trader?
Sole traders pay income tax that is based on their business profits. The amount paid is calculated from the Self Assessment tax return that is required to be submitted annually. Sole traders must pay their National Insurance Contributions (NIC), a flat rate Class 2 which equates to £2.95 per week (2018 / 2019).
If your sole trader business' annual profits exceed £8,424 then you are also required to pay Class 4 which is 9% of your profits a year.
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As British Prime Minister Theresa May continues her official visit to China, academics and high-profile politicians are debating the implications of the Belt and Road Initiative at the University of Cambridge. During the forum, a lecture given by Dr Danilo Türk - Slovenian diplomat, Professor of International Law, former President of Slovenia (2007 to 2012), former Assistant Secretary General of the UN, and Non-resident senior fellow of Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China (RDCY).
The Belt and Road Forum is held at Jesus College, University of Cambridge from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2018.
The forum was organized by the Cambridge Oriental Culture Association, Jesus College Intellectual Forum and Cambridge One Belt One Road Center.
As described by Dr Türk, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is: "a long term policy orientation that is intensely aware of the realities of geography and history and seeks to offer new prospects of development to specific, geographically defined areas along the New Silk Road." Covering counties across the globe, the BRI focuses on connectivity and cooperation across the land-based Silk Road Economic Belt and the ocean-going Maritime Silk Road. Dr Türk noted: "It is a vision of externalization of China's path of development, something that responds as much to the Chinese domestic needs as it responds to her needs for a new global strategy."
Dr Türk gives a lecture entitled "Belt and Road Initiative: The Global and European Perspectives".
Moving from China`s success in lifting more than 800 million people from poverty, and a focus on a "new era" of China as it continues to grow and prosper, Dr Türk`s lecture also covered the changing global and political environment, multiple and competing versions of modernity and environmental and economic management.
Dr Türk concluded his lecture by stating: "Building bridges is a good metaphor in politics in general and international relations in particular. There is no surplus of bridges in our world. We clearly need a few more. The Belt and Road Initiative and its central idea – connectivity – comes close to the building of bridges in its technical meaning, as an exercise of construction. And as any construction, bridge building must observe the relevant technical standards, the right choice of location, the right choice of material and, above all, sophisticated engineering. All this is needed in the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative. If these requirements are met – and there is no reason why they should not be – then the bridge building of the Belt and Road Initiative can help in building stability and peace in this century."
>>>Danilo Türk: The Belt and Road from the global and European perspectives
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Gavriilidou Cleopatra
Mrs Kleopatra Gavriilidou was born and raised in Piraeus. She is an economist, graduate of the Economics Department of the Athens University Law School of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is married to the economist, Aris Gavriilidis for 41 years.
18 years ago she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Besides her family, the Panhellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer "Alma Zois" supported her during her health adventure.
She received specialized training as a volunteer and supported many other women with breast cancer in hospitals for several years, being a role model of reactivation and rehabilitation, participating at the same time in nationwide informational campaigns for breast cancer prevention and early-diagnosis.
Mrs Gavriilidou is the President of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer "Alma Zois" since 2006. As the President, she carries out the Association's "Alma Zois" mission, that includes psychosocial support for women with breast cancer experience and their families, nationwide campaigns for breast cancer prevention and early diagnosis, training and supervision of volunteers as well as information on any matter regarding breast cancer.She internationally represents the Association and leads any action aiming to improve the healthcare conditions of breast cancer patients.She lives with her family in Dionysos and she is healthy, having made her personal "life transcendence", just as "Alma Zois" philosophy strongly suggests.


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The Sun Shines in the East, Invigorating Dry Cargo Demand – A Review of 2016 Trade Patterns
March is a good month to look back at customs trade data and see how the dry cargo market performed in the previous year. The largest trading countries have published their December monthly data. We now have a clear picture about what went on. Compared to the stagnation in 2015, we see a 3% rise in dry cargo demand across the globe. Tonne mile trade grew at the same rate of 3%, indicating no real change in overall voyage lengths.
Asia is the place where most of the growth happened, accounting for 67% of global demand. Intra Asia trade grew by 5% while trade into Asia grew by 4%. Contrast this with Europe where intra and extra trade fell by 2% and 3% respectively. Within Asia, predictably, China was the main reason for cheer with sizable increases in iron ore and coal volumes.
Also worth noting is the growth in intra Asia trade to the Philippines. Their imports of dry cargo have risen 70% from 19 million tonnes to 32 million tonnes in just one year. This accounts for 26% of all intra Asia trade growth. The main cargoes responsible for this rise were cement which doubled to 6 million tonnes, steam coal which rose from 9 million tonnes to 16 million tonnes and equally amazing progress in the steel groups. The Philippines economy expanded 6.8% last year which is ahead of China (6.7%).
Iron Ore and Steel Trade Stronger Than Expected
Iron ore and coal collectively make up approximately 50% of dry cargo trade. So how did they fair? The answer is better than expected. Chinese steel production fell in 2015, for first time since the country entered the WTO. Therefore we expected another fall in 2016, as commentators believe China's economy entered a new phase. However, there was marginal growth from 803 to 808 million tonnes. This coupled with the stimulus of rising iron prices throughout 2016 has led to a 5% growth in global iron ore trade. To give you an idea of the influence of China, if we strip out Chinese iron ore imports then the global traded volume fell by 2%.
China's spare steel requirement led to a dumping of steel across the world. In 2013 they exported 32 million tonnes. By 2016 they have shifted 57 million tonnes. Over this period steel demand did not grow globally, although tonne miles grew by 3%, as Chinese steel was received at bargain prices. The knock on effect is the less cost effective smelter across Europe has been mothballed until the Chinese steel capacity re-balances during their transitioning economy.
Steel tubes continue to show much weakness due to the relatively low oil price. Oil companies struggle to justify Return on Investment for oil and gas exploration projects and subsequently steel tube trade has fallen. In 2012, 42 million tonnes was shipped globally which is now down 22% to 32.7 million tonnes.
Coal Trades Provided Little Excitement
Coal trade declined slightly overall. The trade was propped up by coking coal volumes, which were up 5% in line with the iron ore trade. Steam coal fell by 3% in terms of volume and 4% in terms of tonne mile. China which accounts for 18% of global coal trade had negative growth for the first half of the year which turned around as domestic mines cut production. Russian steam coal exports have made great strides over the past 5 years sending approximately 100 million tonnes in 2010, growing to 159 million in 2016. Their market is mainly short sea to South Korea and Japan. This part explains the tonne mile decline as Australian volumes come off the boil and volumes are replaced by Indonesia too.
Grain Trade is at an All Time High
The grain season has been exceptionally good in the 2016/2017 season. Both the IGU (International Grains Council) and USDA (US Department for Agriculture) expect cereal production to set a new all time record in quantity. The cargo trade data in our agriculture group show a 3% rise in 2016 with wheat, sugar and soya bean being the main contributors at +9%, +7% and +7% respectively. The agricultural sector was also enlarged with China's appetite for Soya bean. Demand rose by 10 million tonnes per year for the last two years and comes on the back of an impressive decade of growth.
China's third largest grain import is now surprisingly Sorghum. Relatively unknown until recently, this ancient grain from the dry African plains has grown in popularity in the United States. It's drought resistant, highly nutritious, gluten free and is seen as less boring than quinoa, so is increasingly appearing on the menu. It now accounts for 8% of all Chinese agricultural imports. Chinese imports from the United States went from zero in 2012 to over 9 million tonnes in 2015. Volumes have dropped back to 7 million tonnes in 2016 although is it's definitely a cargo to put on the watch list.
Forestry Trade Being Questioned
The forestry sector also expanded. Wood pellets have been spoken about extensively by commentators as the United Kingdom has led the way in converting coal power stations to accept them. The upward trend looks to continue as the European commission approved a third unit of a Drax coal power station to switch to wood pellets in December last year. However, a new report by Chatham House out recently suggests burning wood pellets releases more emission than coal, and questions the current UK government subsidy. Nevertheless the UK imported 7.6 million tonnes in 2016 up from 6.5 million in 2015. Another country to further embrace wood pellets in 2016 is South Korea, imported 2.3 million tonnes, up from 1.4 million tonnes the year before.
What will happen to Dry Cargo Trade this year?
Overall we can say dry cargo demand came from unexpected areas in 2016. The drivers for growth continue to appear in the east while the west struggled to ride economic cycles. The major storm of 2016 came in the way of political events in Europe and the US. This will rumble on for a long time as protectionist ideology will start to reshape global trade flows. The irony is the east is continuing to embrace free trade and capitalist values while the West is questioning their merits. 2017 promises to be an interesting year in global co-operation.
Chinese premier ,Li Keqiang, has renewed his country's commitment to tackle pollution during his annual congress speech. He unveiled a series of measures including cutting coal use and upgrading coal-fired power plants. Theses commitments could have a negative impact for dry cargo demand, if they play out, albeit a positive step forward for the environment.
A potential negative influence for the grain trade this year is further outbreaks of Avian bird flu. It reached Europe in October 2016 and there was recently an outbreak in Tennessee in a Chicken breading operation. The area is right next to one of the largest poultry producing areas in the States.
We expect any growth from 2017 to come from Asia and specifically intra Asian trade. As with last year, the swing factor will be how China behaves. Their structuring of energy requirements and their steel industry production capacity continues to be the dominant force in dry cargo trade.
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Parsons graduate Sarah Law looked to the literal definition of karaoke, "empty orchestra," for the name of her minimalist handbag line, Kara, founded in New York in 2012. Evoking a sense of quiet and thoughtful contemplation, the title perfectly reflects the understated yet precise aesthetic of Law's handbags. Elevating curiosity, individuality, and modernity to design imperatives, Kara's pieces are stripped to essential, almost abstracted forms. Made to merge seamlessly with the wearer's individual aesthetic, their clean shapes give a sense of lightness and versatility. This emphasis on geometric simplicity also allows the choice and quality of materials to achieve primary focus, making unexpected tactile interest a hallmark of the label's designs.
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The southern part of the Twin Cities metro area sent 3 teams to the Class 4A state tournament a year ago. This year, the south metro will boast a number of solid backcourts leading some of the state's top programs. We focused the selection of these Top-5 backcourt duos on their two best guards/wings, but we've also listed teams' additional key perimeter players. The teams who made the cut are arranged alphabetically.
This year's Lightning team will look a bit different than last year's state championship squad. With the graduation 2018 Miss Basketball winner, forward Megan Walstad (UW-Milwaukee), Eastview will be looking to its experienced backcourt to lead the way in 2018-2019.
Senior standouts Macy Guebert (9.4 PPG) and Emma Carpenter (7.9 PPG) are one of best guard tandems in the South Suburban Conference.
Guebert is a long guard who also happens to have one of the quickest releases in the state. She will be continuing her basketball career at the University of South Dakota next year.
Carpenter is a Swiss Army knife who does just about everything well. She's at her best,though, when facilitating for her teammates. Carpenter recently committed to play at UM-Crookston in college.
Sophomore guard Cassidy Carson (5.7 PPG) will be logging major minutes for the Lightning this winter, and is another name to keep an eye on.
The Panthers are another state tournament team from a year ago. While they graduated much of their frontcourt production from that team, they return the backcourt duo of Analiese Tschida (15.4 PPG) and Lauren Jensen (17.1 PPG).
Tschida, a University of Minnesota Duluth commit, has a great outside shot and nearly unlimited range. She stepped up in a big way for North as a junior and will be asked to take things to the next level during her senior campaign.
A very strong case could be made that Tschida's backcourt mate, Lauren Jensen, is the best guard in the South Suburban Conference. The 2020 star has mastered the lost art of the mid-range jumper, and can beat defenders from just about anywhere on the floor. She has great length, and can play multiple guard positions. This year, the Panthers will go as Jensen goes.
Jensen's fellow juniors Sarah Kuma (3.8 PPG) and Morgan Robison (2.2 PPG) will be taking on expanded roles this season as well.
The Cougars' duo of senior Lehigh commit Anna Harvey (13.3 PPG) and 2020 wing Annie Guentzel (5.8 PPG) is the second Lakeville backcourt in our top 5.
Harvey is South's floor general at the point guard position. She is an excellent facilitator for her teammates, racking up assists for the Cougars a year ago. She is dynamic in the pick & roll, and has a nice stroke from the outside.
Guentzel does lots of little things well for the Cougars. She is a lock-down defender, and has a nose for the ball. Annie uses her length well. She pairs that with superior athleticism to rake in rebounds at a high rate for a guard. Annie will be looked to for more offensive production during her junior campaign.
If South has plans to make a run at a South Suburban Conference championship, it will be behind the talent of these two workhorses.
The Lakers bring most everyone back from their state tournament team a year ago, including star point guard McKenna Hofschild (27.4 PPG). Hofschild became a household name after the 5'3″ point guard had two 40-point games in last year's section tournament. McKenna is an explosive scorer and recently committed to play her college basketball at Seton Hall.
Hofschild will be joined in the backcourt by sophomore Kate Trachsel (8.1 PPG). I've written before about how eerie it was to watch Trachsel play this summer, as her game has evolved to be so similar to Hofschild's. Kate is a bit taller than McKenna, and has the same mentality that no one is going to stop her when she's on the top of her game. Trachsel is primed for a breakout year in 2018-2019.
Junior sharp-shooter Haidyn Pitsch (10.1 PPG) will be another key member of the Prior Lake backcourt this winter.
The junior tandem of Ravyn Miles (9.4 PPG) and Sydney Stensgard (11.7 PPG) round out our top 5 backcourts in the south metro.
Miles is a combo guard that runs the point at Simley, while playing off the ball more during her summers with the Fury. She is lightning-quick, and excels in transition. Ravyn has fantastic court vision, leading the Spartans with nearly 5 assists per game a year ago.
Stensgard is known for filling it up from downtown. But she has been working hard to expand her game, and has become a much more well-rounded player over the last year. Sydney is remarkably versatile, and can effectively guard positions 1-4 on the defensive side of the ball.
You could throw the dynamic presence of Zareia Chevre (15.7 PPG for Tartan) into this mix as well, as she will likely shuffle between multiple guard and forward positions for Simley this winter.
Backcourt depth will be a question mark for the Spartans heading into the season, but this trio is as good as any in the Metro East Conference.
It goes without saying that this is not an all-inclusive list of the outstanding backcourts throughout the southern metro area. Feel free to post in the comments about which backcourt duos you're looking forward to following this winter.
If your're interested in reading about the top backcourt duos from other areas of the Twin Cities, you can find them here:
Cover photos courtesy of MN Girls Basketball Hub & SWNewsMedia.com
Carpenter photo courtesy of the Pioneer Press
Tschida photo courtesy of MN Girls Basketball Hub
Guentzel photo courtesy of Hudl.com
Hofschild photo courtesy of the Prior Lake American
Miles photo courtesy of Prep Girls Hoops


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Four proclamations are on the agenda for the May 2 meeting of the Pocatello City Council.
The first of the edicts by Mayor Brian Blad will establish May 2019 as Older Americans Awareness Month. The proclamation will be read by Councilman Rick Cheatum. It urges "every resident to take time during this month to recognize older adults and the people who serve them as essential and valuable members of our community." The proclamation was requested by the Area Agency on Aging and will be accepted by a representative from the group.
The second will be a reading of a joint proclamation from leaders in Bannock County showing their support for the 2020 U.S. Census. The edict was requested by the Bannock County Complete Count Committee and affirms their pledge to be "a committed partner with the US Census Bureau in achieving the goal of a full and accurate 2020 Census count for Bannock County." Councilwoman Heidi Adamson will read the proclamation and it will be accepted by Bannock County Complete Count Committee Chair and Pocatello City Councilwoman Linda Leeuwrik.
Third is a proclamation establishes May 5 to May 11, 2019 as Drinking Water Week in Pocatello. The decree was requested by the City of Pocatello Water Department and will be read by Councilman Roger Bray. The proclamation encourages citizens "upon to help protect our source waters from pollution, to practice water conservation, and to get involved in local water issues by getting to know their water." Justin Armstrong, Water Department Superintendent, will accept the proclamation.
The final proclamation of the evening sets May 19 to 25, 2019 as Public Works Week and urges all citizens to join in "activities, events and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our nation health, safety and quality of life." The edict will be read by Council President Jim Johnston and was requested by the City of Pocatello Public Works Department. Jeff Mansfield, Public Works Director/City Engineer, will accept the proclamation.
Thursday's meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.


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Policy Agendas
New York State faces a wide range of sustainability challenges that differ from region to region. Jointly with NYLCV, the NYLCV Education Fund issues policy agendas that lay out specific legislative and budgetary remedies tailored to different levels of government and regions of the state. They serve as practical blueprints to help guide elected officials, policymakers, political candidates, voters, and the general public toward a more sustainable future.
You can view our current agenda for New York State and each of our chapter areas below:
- 2017 New York State Policy Agenda
- 2017 Federal Policy Agenda
- Blueprint for a Greener Capital Region 2016-2017
- Blueprint for a Greener Long Island 2016-2017
- 2014-2018 New York City Policy Agenda
- Blueprint for a Greener Westchester 2016-2017
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We are in a continual push for investments to our aging water infrastructure, with an emphasis on management, incorporating a great deal of green infrastructure, support programs and incentives for clean water – both for daily living and recreational uses. With water contamination and scarcity issues on the rise, we are actively advocating for the protection of our waterways and their cleanliness.
In the age of Trump, New York is going to need to push forward innovative climate change policies that show the way for other states and create a guaranteed market for renewable energy that encourages the private sector to continue to invest.
New York's spectacular open spaces not only provide awe-inspiring views and recreational opportunities, they help keep our children and families healthy. Our parks, rivers, lakes and oceans should be protected so future generations can enjoy them.
Every single community must have clean air to breathe, well-maintained parks for recreation, access to fresh foods from local farms, and protection from toxic chemicals. We are fighting to make this a reality.
In New York, over 30% of our emissions come from the transportation sector. We are working to support new methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from public to private transportation methods.
Our greatest connection to our environment is in the food we eat and we have a responsibility to better understand what we consume, how it was grown, and where it came from.
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Overview of Publix:
Publix Super Markets.Inc is commonly known as Publix. It is an employee-owned; private American Supermarket retails chain, which sells food, grocery and medicine products.
Publix is one of the largest retails in available in the US. The key factor of its success its happy customers and the valuable employees. As employees are the owner of the Publix they put their best to happy a customer.
If Publix is one of your favourite supermarkets and you love to shop from Publix then here is good news for you. Publix runs a customer satisfaction survey and gathers the feedback of the customers to improve their quality of service. By participating in this survey you can win $1000 Publix gift card. Going through the below guide you will able to learn about all the details of Publix Customer satisfaction survey.
Eligibility Criteria to Participate in Publix Customer Satisfaction Survey:
To win $1000 you need to take part the survey, for that you need to meet the eligibility criteria first.
- Your age should be 18 years or more.
- You need to be a legal resident of the US.
- Should be able to read and understand English or Spanish.
- Should have a mobile or computer with working internet connection.
Rules Associated with Publix Customer Satisfaction Survey:
To take the survey you need to follow the rules of the survey. The rules of the survey are:
- The employees or the immediate family members of the employees are not eligible to take part in the survey.
- For online participation purchase receipt is required, for mail entry purchase receipt is not required.
- The survey is available in English and Spanish language.
- Only one person can take part in the survey at a time.
- This survey is only available in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
- For an online survey, you need to complete the same within 3 days of purchase.
- To be eligible for a particular drawing, entries must be received by Publix no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the corresponding entry deadline date
How to Participate in the Publix Customer Satisfaction Survey:
You can easily enter the Publix sweepstake by following the below two methods:
1. Online Entry:
For online entry purchase receipt is required. To complete the survey in online mode follows the below steps:
- Open the official survey site with the link www.publix.com/pages/customer-satisfaction-survey
- Change the language according to your convenience.
- Click on the "Start the Survey" option.
- You will be redirected to another page.
- On the next page, you need to enter the below details.
4 digit store number
16 digit survey code
Time of visit
- You have not to survey code printed on your receipt then tick the "My receipt does not have a survey code" box.
- Then click on the "Next" option.
On the next page, you need to answer some question related to your experience at Publix. The answers will be kept confidential and it will take maximum 10 minutes to complete.
Post completion of the survey you need to fill the entry form to enter to the sweepstake. Fill in the below details:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Date of birth.
After completing the online survey and entry form you will receive 1 entry to take part the in the prize draw.
2. Mail Entry:
For mail entry there no purchase is required. Just you need to do is, take a sheet of paper and write down the below details:
- Your name
- E-mail address
- Phone number
- Date of Birth
Now mail the paper at Publix Customer Voice Survey Sweepstakes Fall 2018 Entry, Attn: Marketing/Research, 3300 Publix Corporate Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811.
Publix Customer Satisfaction Survey Prize:
A prize of $1000 Publix gift card will be provided to three subsequent winners on each drawing.
How Winners will be selected:
On each drawing date, Publix will choose one winner from all eligible timely entries. Thus three winners will be selected on each drawing.
How Winners will be notified:
Winner will be notified using the communication entered on the entry form at the time of the entry of the sweepstake.
Publix Customer Satisfaction Survey Prize Rules:
- Winners must be responded to the initial notification within 3 days for the date of receiving.
- Winners are required to present valid photo identification to sign an affidavit or declaration of eligibility, liability waiver, publicity release, tax forms other legal documents to Publix within 10 days for the date of notification. Otherwise, an alternate winner will be selected.
- Gift voucher of $1000 is non-transferable and only can be redeemed at Publix store.
How to Check Winner List:
For a copy of the Official Rules or the final Winners' List, visit the Promotion Page or www.publix.com
Or, mail a SASE to Publix Customer Voice Survey Sweepstakes Winter 2019 c/o Publix, 3300 Publix Corporate Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811,
About Publix:
- Publix was founded on September 6, 1930.
- Founded by Geroge W. Jenkins.
- Publix is headquartering in Lakeland, Florida, U.S
- Publix serving in 1215 locations across the U.S.
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About 80 percent of the new customers are domestic deals, said Panosh who claimed organizations are replacing tier-one systems with Pronto"s offerings because they are one-tenth of the price.
SMEs which, for the first time, are implementing pre-configured ERP solutions are also driving the demand, he said.
Panosh says Chubb Security is a tier-one example of a company that suffered a failed multi-million project with a large vendor and turned to Pronto.
"We (also) have a global manufacturing company that has just replaced SAP; this deal will be announced next month," he said.
With 1,200 customers worldwide, Panosh said the increased activity has allowed the 20-year-old company to employ an additional 22 staff in the past three months. Pronto also has an R&D facility in Melbourne that employs 50 staff.
"Most customers have done a bit of homework before coming to us; they are aware of their pain points and know what they want," Panosh said. "The tier-one marketplace is saturated which is why the likes of SAP have shifted their strategy to target SMEs.
"There is no sign of merger and acquisition activity abating so we advise customers to check that the vendor they are dealing with has no legal action outstanding," he said.
While asking for ROI figures is the norm, Panosh says few projects capture the necessary "before and after" details that provide a definitive ROI. "You are better off asking reference customers how the system changed their business practices than studying vendor ROI papers," he said.
Panosh said the vendor wins a lot of business through referral because, unlike tier-one competitors, mid-market providers such as Pronto don"t have big marketing budgets.
Panosh said Pronto is now eyeing revenue targets in the A$100 million (US$72 million) range.


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I like the clean uncluttered lines of this one, just showcasing those wonderful stars. Ahh, red and white and stars as well, no wonder I like it so much. I'm just not sure whether I prefer version 1 or 2, not that it matters as I have no time to stitch one together anyway!
Red Sky at Night Quilt
28/01/2012 by Wentworth Falls gal
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These are wonderful. I particularly like the overlapping squares that seem to form around the stars. They're there, then they're not, then they're there again.


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Ida County
Health and Health Care in Holstein, IA
Holstein , IA, health care quality comes down to access, affordability and outcomes. Ida County ranks 58 for health outcomes 29 for health factors, and 23 for healthy behaviors in IA.
Health Overview
Healthy living goes beyond whether residents have access to affordable, quality doctors and hospitals. A city's health takes into consideration the choices residents are making to lower their personal health risk. Here are figures that indicate how Holstein , IA residents stack up against other areas in IA in terms of leading a healthy lifestyle.
Holstein, IA Healthy Life Style
Non-SmokersPercent of adults who do not smoke
Healthy WeightPercent of adults who report a BMI < 30
InsuredPercent of adults with a health insurance
Active Lifestyles in Ida County, IA
71%Percent of adults who reports leisure time physical activity
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PlayerUnknown's Battleground HD Wallpapers and 4K Images : Hello friends, wallpapers lelo! If you reached our page on pubg wallpapers then one thing is for sure, you are definitely a pubg fan and trying to show your love by using a pubg image on your mobile phone, tablet, phablet, laptop or hd desktop background. Well guess what, you have reached the right place because we have compiled around twenty best pubg wallpapers available for free. If you are looking for HD pubg images, pubg wallpapers hd, pubg wallpapers for mobile, pubg wallpapers phone 4K, pubg wallpapers for laptop, pubg hd wallpaper for mobile, pubg wallpaper hd android, pubg wallpaper for whatsapp dp or pubg images 4K, we have got you covered.
Overview of PlayerUnknown's Battleground AKA PUBG background with pubg HD wallpapers :
PlayerUnknown's Battleground AKA PUBG is one hell of a online multiplayer game developed by the PUBG Corporation.
PUBG corp is just a part of Bluehole which is a South Korean video game company.
The game in inspired by the idea taken from the popular Japanese movie Battle Royale.
The game is an enhanced version of earlier mods created by the famous Brendan Greene AKA PlayerUnknown.
The PUBG gameplay summary with awesome pubg 4K images:
The game opens with up to 100 players spawning and parachuting on a eight kilometers by eight kilometers island.
The players can chose to go solo, duo or squad. The game has two modes classic and arcade.
The Classic mode in PUBG game has three maps you can chose to play > Erangel, Miramar and Sanhok.
The Arcade mode in the game has four options to choose from > Erangel(Hardcore mode), war, quick match and sniper training.
Once the players lands, the hunt for loot and supplies begin, which in this game is weapons, equipment, health increasing items and more.
The players are forced to move in a tighter area as the game proceeds as the playzone keeps contracting.
The blue line of death makes sure that it drains health if the players are not in the playzone.
As the players move in the tighter playzone the game gets intense with increased encounters.
There is also air supplies dropped in crates from planes randomly on the map which draws a lot of attention leading to intense action.
The increased encounters leads to intense action which results in players being knocked out in the fight.
The knocked out players will die if they are not revived by their teammates.
PUBG game is all about doing whatever it takes to survive the battle royale death match and be the last man standing!
Disclaimer: I am not the owner of these pubg wallpapers HD images 4K, hence giving proper credits to the owner and so shall you.
Image credit and shout outs for Best PUBG Wallpapers HD Images 4K :
All most all of the media by whelsko > https://www.flickr.com/photos/whelsko/
Thank you 157536383@N08 > https://www.flickr.com/photos/157536383@N08 for the lovely featured image we are using for pubg wallpapers.


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Bespoke Barware is a business born out of Cheeky Tiki, a company with many years of design and production experience in the bar world. Over the years Cheeky Tiki has created some of the country's most colourful and unique drinking establishments – Mahiki, Kanaloa, Lola Lo & Bodos Schloss amongst others. Cheeky Tiki has also been creating unique drinking vessels & barware for those bars, as well as for many other brand clients beyond the Tiki style. So the natural next step for Cheeky Tiki was to launch 2 new arms – Bespoke Barware to manage the barware side of the operation and CT Design to handle the bar design and build. Which leaves Cheeky Tiki to focus on what it does best – being the UK's premier supplier of all things tropical!


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The Canterbury Geotechnical Database harnesses the power of sharing geotechnical information between the public and private sectors to aid the recovery by significantly improving the understanding of the Canterbury wide subsurface soil conditions.
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Dandelion Greens
Dandelions can help the liver in many ways. While the antioxidants keep the liver functioning in optimal gear and protect it from aging, other compounds in dandelions help treat hemorrhaging in the liver. Furthermore, dandelions also aid in maintaining the proper flow of bile, while also stimulating the liver and promoting digestion.
The nutrient-rich makeup of oregano, including high content of manganese, calcium, iron, fiber, and a wide range of other organic compounds, makes this helpful herb an ideal candidate for detoxifying the liver. Research has shown that oregano can help liver function and speed up the process of toxin elimination.
Avocados are very good at reducing liver damage. It has certain organic compounds that help in improving liver health. Liver damage is normally caused due to Hepatitis C. Findings of a recent research study suggest that avocados may play a major role in toning up and protecting your liver from a wide variety of liver conditions.


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Judging from the canceled game's box art, Atari's The Lord Of The Rings could have been a terrifying battle against the evil Ringwraiths in their pre-Labor-Day outfits. Disappointingly, instead of the white-knuckle brawl Middle Earth fans were hoping for, the game was mainly comprised of monotonous walking. You play Frodo, journeying to Rivendell. That's pretty much it. The only excitement comes in the form of avoidance. There are Ringwraiths to look out for, but they aren't the most dangerous foe Frodo must saunter away from. For reasons unknown to all but the developer and his big bag of LSD, a big part of the game is trying to not get hit in the damn face by errant birds.
Parker Brothers
Which makes this double as a Fabio game, too.
If there was any honesty in marketing, they would have called it Brisk Evening Stroll: The Game and used the press release to beg for forgiveness. But rather than just admit failure, the makers of the game used the dark magic of weaseling out of it, allegedly informing inquiring customers that the game was merely sold out. Not exactly the most convincing lie, trying to make people think that a bunch of gamers were fighting for the privilege of playing a game that looks like one of Santa's elves wandered into a Hitchcock movie.


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Trademark: Olivetti
Manufacturer: Olivetti
Made in: Italy
Designer: Marcello Nizzoli, Natale Capellaro
Dimensions: 255 × 350 × 150 mm
Marcello Nizzoli designed this mechanical desktop calculator in collaboration with 'the mechanic' Natale Capellaro. The ergonomic design has resulted in a device that offers a fluid movement for the operator's hand in the performance of a function. After an amount is entered, the operator's hand moves toward the lever with the thumb setting the yellow joystick to the required operation as it passes. The lever is then pulled forward and released. In 1936, the same year that Nizzoli became Olivetti's chief design consultant, artist and graphic designer Giovanni Pintori also joined Olivetti. Nizzoli and Pintori worked on architectural, product and publicity design. Olivetti posters project an image of the company and seldom focus on the purpose of its products. This poster by Pintori is composed of numeric characters, with the company name only emerging on closer inspection.


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Topic Highlights
- 1 Why Should You Use Aloe Vera For Fair Skin? Benefits Of Aloe Vera For Skin Whitening
- 2 How To Use Aloe Vera For Skin Whitening?
- 2.1 Can Aloe Vera Lighten Skin Easily | Aloe Vera For Skin Whitening Techniques
- 2.1.1 Aloe Vera Gel – Chemical-Free Ways To Bleach The Skin
- 2.1.2 Aloe Vera And Lemon Face Mask For Skin Whitening
- 2.1.3 How To Use Aloe Vera On Face At Night? – Natural Skin Fairness Treatment
- 2.1.4 Skin Bleaching Cream With Fruits And Aloe Vera For Fair Skin
- 2.1.5 How To Get Clear Glowing Skin With Neem & Aloe Vera Gel?
- 2.1.6 How To Use Aloe Vera Face Pack For Younger Looking Skin?
- 2.1.7 DIY Facial Toner With Cucumber, Aloe Vera For Skin Whitening
- 2.1.8 Glowing Skin Secret With Aloe Vera And Rosewater
- 2.2 Tips To Improve Your Skin Tone With Aloe Vera
- 2.1 Can Aloe Vera Lighten Skin Easily | Aloe Vera For Skin Whitening Techniques
Aloe Vera for Skin Whitening: Every skin color is beautiful either a fair, pale, dark skin. The main thing for the skin to look beautiful is to have a sparkling glow. Even then many of us try hard to lighten skin color using a plenty of skin care products. Nature is a pack of the best skin care products. One among those jewels from the crown of beauty is the aloe vera.
The aloe vera in various forms is used as an ingredient in herbal concoctions, cosmetics, and medicines. Its history starts from the BC ages where an Egyptian document states the combination of aloe vera gel and other agents to cure dry skin and various disorders. So, let us see why aloe vera is that much effective in whitening your skin.
Why Should You Use Aloe Vera For Fair Skin? Benefits Of Aloe Vera For Skin Whitening
There are nearly 150 nutritional components in aloe vera. They include enzymes, minerals, lignans, salicylic acid, sterols, amino acids, and anthraquinones. Here are the aloe vera benefits for permanent skin whitening.
- Hydrates the skin preventing clogging of pores as it contains 96 to 97% of water.
- Repairs and protects the skin from pollution, the sun, and harmful chemicals with its antioxidants.
- Reduces pigmentation by lowering the melanin production and helps to brighten dull skin.
- Soothes and moisturizes the skin and lowers the oil, sebum content in the skin.
- Stimulates the production of collagen and elasticity of the skin.
How To Use Aloe Vera For Skin Whitening?
Below is the list of homemade face packs for a fair and clear skin. You can consider the aloe vera skin lightening techniques with the respective combination any time. The given ingredients are readily available at home so that you can easily prepare the aloe vera skin whitening procedure.
Can Aloe Vera Lighten Skin Easily | Aloe Vera For Skin Whitening Techniques
- Aloe Vera Gel
- Lemon
- Pure Aloe Vera
- Fruits
- Neem
- Aloe Vera Pack
- Cucumber
- Rosewater
Here is the natural way to get glowing white skin with aloe vera. The active home remedies help you out with fair skin. Try the various combinations of ingredients with aloe vera for skin lightening technique.
Aloe Vera Gel – Chemical-Free Ways To Bleach The Skin
Can aloe vera whiten skin? Aloe vera has all the medicinal values which help your skin make smooth and soft. The best cleanser for oily skin is aloe vera. The anti-oxidants of aloe vera helps in reducing excess oil and moisturizing your skin. As the reason, aloe vera gel for skin lightening will be the excellent tip.
Aloe Vera Gel For Skin Lightening Procedural Steps
- Extract the gel out of an aloe vera leaf and smash it with a fork.
- Spread the skin brightening gel throughout the skin and rest for 10 minutes.
- Then wash off with cold water.
- Repeat using aloe vera gel twice a day to get a fair skin.
Aloe Vera And Lemon Face Mask For Skin Whitening
The lemon is an auspicious herb used for skin whitening. The rich anti-oxidant properties help to give the natural fresh face, lessening the oil production of the skin. Other beneficial thing of lemon is to eradicate acne, pimples on the skin. So, use lemon with aloe vera to lighten skin.
Aloe Vera And Lemon For Skin Lightening – Technique
- Mix aloe vera gel and juice of two lemons.
- Clean up your skin and apply the skin whitening lotion on the skin.
- Rest for 15 minutes and then wash off with water.
- Repeat the procedure every day to lighten skin naturally fast.
Supplement Technique On How to Whiten Skin with Aloe Vera, Fuller's Earth, and Honey?
- Mix 1 tbsp aloe vera gel, 2 tbsp fuller's earth, 1 tsp honey, and juice of half a lemon.
- Apply this organic aloe vera face mask on the skin and let it dry.
- Then wash off with water.
- Repeat the skin whitening treatment with aloe vera once a week to get a whiter skin faster at home.
How To Use Aloe Vera On Face At Night? – Natural Skin Fairness Treatment
The perfect aloe vera gel to lighten skin is given here. Follow the steps prescribed below to get clear and lightening skin in a day.
Aloe Vera Lightens Skin Within 1 Day
- Combine equal amounts of milk and aloe vera gel.
- Have a gentle massage on the skin and rest for the whole night.
- Wash off in the next morning.
- You can also add saffron strands in the milk and add this milk to the aloe vera gel to get instant fairness.
- Repeat using this homemade massaging cream for skin lightening every day before sleeping.
Skin Bleaching Cream With Fruits And Aloe Vera For Fair Skin
Here is the favorite healthy items for your skin, fruits. By intake of fruits, your skin will look fresh and oil-free, as the work of fruits with aloe vera is excellent to treat skin internally. Additionally, we can make a fruit pack to face along with aloe vera gel would be a perfect combination.
Does Aloe Lighten Skin When Blended With Fruits
- Blend your favorite fruits and add 1 tbsp of aloe vera gel.
- Apply this aloe vera face mask on the skin and rest for 30 minutes.
- Then wash off with water.
- Repeat the process once in a week to lighten dark skin and improve skin tone.
How To Get Clear Glowing Skin With Neem & Aloe Vera Gel?
Does aloe vera lighten skin? Yes, here is the perfect solution regarding aloe vera combined with neem. Neem has the rich medicinal qualities for your skin and a perfect anti-aging solution.
Does Aloe Vera Lotion Lighten Skin With Neem – Procedural Steps
- Combine 1 tbsp aloe vera gel, dry neem leaves powder, honey and mix well.
- Apply this skin whitener and rest for 15 minutes.
- Wash off with water and pat the skin dry.
- Adding the fresh neem leaves paste instead of dry powder, can fetch you a whiter skin.
- Repeat using the face mask with aloe vera for skin whitening process 2 to 3 times a week to get a fair and radiant skin.
How To Use Aloe Vera Face Pack For Younger Looking Skin?
Given some of the steps to follow how to make face pack using aloe vera. This can easily help you out for whitening skin. The perfect aloe vera gel skin lightening solution steps are prescribed in the article.
Easy Steps – Does Aloe Vera Gel Help Lighten Skin
- Soak a handful of almonds in water overnight and make a paste out of them.
- Add aloe vera gel to the paste and spread this on the skin.
- Wash off the skin with water after 15 minutes.
- Repeat the process once a week to treat damaged skin, prevent rapid aging, and for whitening skin.
DIY Facial Toner With Cucumber, Aloe Vera For Skin Whitening
Here we are with cucumber for our face to improve complexion. When cucumber is mixed with aloe vera it would be a great skin whitening agent.
Does Aloe Vera Lighten Skin When Blended With Rosewater? – Procedure Steps
- Make a soft mixture of aloe vera gel, cucumber paste, yogurt.
- Apply this best skin whitening serum on the skin and rest for 30 minutes.
- Wash off with cold water.
- Adding honey to the mixture can give you the similar benefits to lighten the skin naturally.
- Repeat the face whitening procedure 2 to 3 times a week to naturally brighten the skin.
Homemade Cucumber and Aloe Vera Exfoliating Face Mask Alternate Method
- Make a paste of aloe vera gel, oatmeal, cucumber and apply this skin lightening scrub on the skin.
- Rest for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash off with water by scrubbing in circular motions.
- Repeat using this ayurvedic skin care products once a week to improve skin tone and get a fair skin.
Glowing Skin Secret With Aloe Vera And Rosewater
Let us take the advantage of rosewater for lightening skin. The best answer for does aloe vera gel lighten skin would be adding rosewater to it. Additionally, you can have top benefits by blending aloe vera with rosewater.
Does Aloe Vera Help Lighten Skin When Combined With Rosewater?
- Combine the fresh aloe vera gel and rosewater.
- Apply this skin lightening mask on the skin and let it dry.
- Wash with water. For added benefits, add a pinch of turmeric or a few drops of almond oil.
- Repeat using this pack with aloe vera for skin whitening thrice a week to reduce pigmentation and lighten skin.
Tips To Improve Your Skin Tone With Aloe Vera
Along with the use of the above home remedies with aloe vera for skin whitening, one should follow some tips and precautions while using aloe vera on skin. They are the following.
- If you have sensitive skin, then you may experience an irritative feeling. So, dilute aloe vera with water while applying aloe vera on your skin.
- Remember to remove the toxic yellow liquid that oozes out when you cut an aloe vera leaf.
- The aloe vera gel spoils when exposed to the sunlight and air. So, make a quick move for extracting and using the gel.
- An oral intake of aloe vera is also beneficial for not only skin whitening but also many health problems. But the intake should have a limit of 1 to 2 tbsp a day.
- Children below the age of 12 yrs, women who are pregnants, planning or breastfeeding should prevent the aloe vera intake.
So, these are some of the best methods of using aloe vera for skin whitening. Choose the best method and make use of them regularly along with the tips and precautions for aloe vera usage.
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