Pets

Welsh Springer Spaniel Dog Breed Height, Weight, Color, History and Description

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Description: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a charming dog, to the eye, that is a medium-sized working dog. The head is slightly round but in good proportion to the body. The muzzle is about the same length as the skull, but is square in shape. The nose of this dog is an open nostril and the color is black or brown depending on the color of the coat. Welsh Springer Spaniel’s teeth are level or scissor at the bite. The eyes are oval in shape and brown, from dark to light. These are quite spacious. The long ears, which are set close to the head and hang down from eye level, have fringed hair that reaches down to the dog’s cheeks. The tail of the Welsh Springer Spaniel is docked, in countries that allow docking, placing the tail on the top line and is level; this is carried parallel to the back. Height in dogs is 17-19 inches and in female dogs it is 16-18 inches. The weight is for dogs 40 to 45 pounds and for female dogs it is 35 to 45 pounds. The coat is soft, flat and wavy or smooth. This one is of medium length with feathers on the ears and tail, this should be light. The coloration is red and white with all accepted patterns.

History: This dog, the Welsh Springer Spaniel, is a descendant of the English Springer Spaniel. The breed dates back to 1300 AD and this was called the “Cocker”. They are a large family that includes Clumber, Sussex, the Irish Water Spaniels, to name a few. Hunting needs began to determine the type and use needs of this breed. The most obvious is whether the dog was needed for the water or the land. The Welsh Springer Spaniel was classified as a separate breed in the 1800s. This dog’s role was to find and pitch the game. The Welsh Springer Spaniel is very hardy and can work in all climates. This breed has good stamina and can work for hours. The Welsh Springer Spaniel can roam so training is very important. The talents this dog is known for are; recovery, hunting dog, tracking, guard dog and hunting.

Real Estate

Should a floor be corrected with shims?

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Sagging floors are a common problem that has many potential causes. While a sagging floor can be a sign of serious structural problems, most can be repaired relatively inexpensively. If furniture leans away from the wall, or round objects roll toward the center of the room, there is likely a problem that can be fixed with structural supports installed in the driveway of the house.

Unfortunately, many homeowners think they can stop the creaking and sagging of the floors by inserting wooden shims between the floor joists and the walls. A wedge is a type of floor support that is inserted into a gap to provide support and alignment. However, shims are not a permanent solution. They are likely to be made from some scrap wood pieces found in the garage or workshop and therefore are not tailored to the measurements of the structure that needs support. Also, the leggings are made of wood. This means that they are generally not strong enough to provide permanent support to a floor structure. Also, leggings are not completely safe. They are pushed and huddled in a confined space in the hopes that they will help provide support. If they’re not permanently secured in place, the floors aren’t either.

If a home has sagging and creaking floors, it probably means that the spans between the house’s floor joists are too far apart for the floor to adequately support the weight of the room above it. Adjustable crawl space support posts are a better solution to this problem than shims. This plan employs a temporary floor jack to gradually raise the middle of the floor and then secure it there with steel beams or sister beams. Crawlspace support posts are permanent concrete footers that serve as the foundation for industrial support posts. These posts are fully adjustable so the amount of lift and support is fully customizable and can help raise the floors of a home to their original level.

Additionally, metal beams supported by adjustable steel posts are an easy and cost-effective solution in a crawl space. After installation, the system can be properly tightened and adjusted to secure, support, and sometimes help lift the floor overhead. These support posts work by transferring the load of a house from the original weak or overloaded rafters. Steel is often the first and best choice because steel is more durable and stronger, cleaner, and faster to install than concrete beams.

The amount of lift and support is fully customizable and the solution is permanent.

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Walking by "W" Circuit in Torres del Paine National Park – Patagonia-Chile

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A hiking trip to the end of the world is not something you would normally consider. I am a girly girl whose ears perk at the mention of booking a “spa” or a “villa” rather than doing “rugged mountain hikes.” The luxury travel magazines Travel & Leisure and Departures are my vacation planning sources. However, my tennis partner and good friend, Donna, had planned a trip to Patagonia to celebrate her birthday and insisted that I do something new and different for my next vacation. Always up for an adventure, I agreed to accompany him.

Two months later I found myself on a 10-hour flight from Dallas to Santiago: the first leg of a journey that would end in Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile. Torres del Paine is a spectacular unspoiled national park that boasts an impressive mountain range, blue lakes, and magnificent flora and fauna. Located 1,000 miles north of Antarctica, the park attracts tourists from around the world.

I didn’t have time to do much research on the trip and had imagined that the hike would be full of rolling hills and gently sloping trails with a spectacular mountain view. The sound of music comes to mind. However, instead of a relaxing nature walk, the “W” loop (named after the shape of the trail) was a truly challenging hike that covered over 30 miles of territory in just four days. It was going to be a grueling trip for a first time hiker.

The rugged terrain and long days of hiking weren’t the only challenges. Patagonia’s remote location meant that there was no access to TV, radio, phone, or email available. Not having any communication with the outside world was overwhelming at first, but it soon became one of the most attractive aspects of fate. Our entertainment was the pristine beauty of the region. Pure glacier-fed freshwater springs and magnificent mountains revealed nature at its finest.

After a stopover in Santiago, the capital of Chile, we took a four-hour flight to Punta Arenas, the southernmost city in the geographically long and thin Chilean countryside. We spent one night here before driving three hours to Puerto Natales, Chile, a small town that serves as the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Here travelers stock up on food and camping supplies before heading to the park. Our group had food and lodging as we had decided to do a small excursion organized by an American adventure travel company that specializes in hiking in South America.

The first day was a four hour boat trip to the park where we saw a colony of condors, sea lions, massive glaciers, and an authentic estancia before stopping for lunch. After lunch, the long-awaited two-hour zodiac boat ride took us deep into the park and offered us unrivaled views of Cuernos del Paine, a part of a magnificent mountain range. It was a beautiful trip but a bone-chilling cold. Even the huge parkas the guides wrapped us in weren’t enough for the heavy Patagonian rain and winds in the open boat. And there are no toilets in the zodiacs. I found out the hard way.

After our zodiac ride ended, we were taken to our first night at Eco Camp, an eco-lodge made up of private tents with two single beds but no heating. Clean bathrooms with hot showers and delicious meals were provided. Here we put the other members of the hiking group: two women from Pittsburgh in their 50s and a young couple from Tampa. They were all experienced hikers with the exception of me. We chat over a hearty dinner and go to bed early to get a good rest before the first day of hiking.

Glorious blue skies, warm temperatures and a gentle breeze welcomed us on our first day of hiking along the shores of Lake Nordenskjold. I was told this five hour hike would be the easiest with rolling hills and only a few steep ascents. The azure blue water of this dazzling lake was my constant companion as I walked its way to our destination at Cuernos Lodge. It was a wonderfully calm day where nature was perfect.

Cuernos Lodge was the first time I stayed in a hostel. Each traveler receives a sleeping bag and a bunk in a room with eight hikers. You don’t think about gender or nationality. Just grab a bunk and go to hay. The lower bunks always grab quickly as hikers are exhausted from the hike and don’t want to climb one more thing at the end of the day. I even politely asked a flirtatious German man to switch bunk with me because I was afraid of heights and received a solid “no way.” It was each for himself.

The next day we get up early to start a challenging ten hour hike that runs along the base of Cuernos del Paine, which are tremendous granite towers in the middle of this loop, towards the French Valley. It snowed all day which made the hike beautiful but a bit treacherous in places. Layered upon layers of clothing, carrying a heavy backpack and walking in a line of similarly dressed travelers made me feel like I was part of an Everest Expedition. We walked all morning until lunchtime, where we sat in the snow to eat. Hungry from the difficult hike, I ate two huge sandwiches in less than five minutes. After lunch we had five more hours of walking. We all collapsed from exhaustion at Camp Pehoe at dusk.

The third day he took us through the Valle del Viento to the base of the Gray Glacier. Incredible 45 mph wind gusts made the hike difficult. It was like walking against a wall of hurricane wind. The ever-changing weather in Patagonia could be discussed at length, but suffice it to say that in a short span of our four-day hike we experienced everything Mother Nature had to offer: bright sunshine and warm temperatures of 65 degrees, followed by temperatures. plummeting to the 1930s with snow, rain and winds nearing 45 miles per hour. Travelers should bring all waterproof gear for the trek and dress in layers, as daily temperatures vary greatly in this part of the world.

On our last day we leave Eco-Camp and head to the Torres base, one of the most popular viewpoints on the circuit. The challenging ten hour hiking day started with a bright sunny sky as we walked from Eco-Camp to the Chilean camp, where we stopped for a quick rest. Hours later, we find ourselves at the bottom of what some call Boulder City: a seemingly endless expanse of large boulders heading upward. High up in the field of rocks, far, far away, he saw a stain of man. “Let’s go there?” I asked my guide in disbelief. He couldn’t believe the hike ahead of him. As I slowly climbed up, I found myself shedding layer after layer of clothing as my heart rate increased due to the difficult climb. I crouched down and moved constantly from rock to rock. At last I reached the top to glimpse the huge towers in the distance. I felt truly insignificant compared to the majestic mountains that surround us and I enjoyed the feeling.

Back at Eco-Camp, we all celebrated by drinking Pisco Sours, the country’s national drink made of pisco brandy, sugar, and lemon juice, and discussed the trip. While some felt a great sense of accomplishment from completing the circuit, I simply enjoyed the fact that I reached the end of one piece. My friends congratulated me on successfully completing my first hiking trip and encouraged me to join them again on a future trip to a new destination. Everest anyone?

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Travel tips:

It comes equipped with waterproof gear, comfortable hiking boots, woolen hat and gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, and wind-resistant gear for inclement weather in the region.

Plan your trip in spring / summer (November – March) when the temperature in Patagonia is mild compared to its intense winters.

Sports

Pat’s or Ram’s

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Are you going with the Pat’s or the Ram’s at the Super Bowl tomorrow? I don’t really know much about soccer, but I love excuses for a good party!

I also love learning about people who are exceptional at what they do and how they came to be. Tom Brady, the New England Patriots quarterback, has now secured more Super Bowl appearances than all NFL teams outside of their own Patriots. WOOF !!

When I asked my 12-year-old son why he thinks Tom Brady is so successful, his answer was pretty simple: “Because he has such good vision. He can see the field and he knows where everyone is.”

I love this answer and I would say it’s pretty accurate, but the human behavior analyst in me wants to know why 🙂 What made it so cool? I did some research and am sharing what I came up with in this week’s article, PLUS the takeaways we can all apply from its success.

Have a great weekend and I’m thinking I have to cheer on the Pats now, right? !!

When I started researching what makes Tom Brady so amazing, I came across a movie called “The Brady 6,” a sports documentary on You Tube.

Brady was the fourth stringer on his varsity team and he barely made it to the NFL! He was a sixth-round pick, number 199 overall, with 6 chosen quarterbacks ahead of him. Hence “The Brady 6”. The film shows us an idea of ​​Brady: He has been fighting his entire life to play football and it seems that it is this drive to act and prove himself that has made him so successful. He continues to this day proving that he should be the number one quarterback on his team, although it’s pretty obvious. I really had no idea. It’s similar to Michael Jordan not making it to high school basketball in Grade 9. Success doesn’t happen overnight, so don’t give up! Picture if any of them had given up !!

My conclusions from the Brady story are;

1. He did not give up. He kept going and used his mediocre results to propel him forward.

So people can give up at the first sight of adversity. Following your dreams will not always be easy. It does not mean that it is a signal from the Universe to stop! Imagine if it did !!! If you are passionate and follow your heart, it only means that you have something to learn and overcome. How you approach the lesson is up to you. You can make it harder for yourself by resisting it, or by accepting that this is what it is and moving forward by gaining the tools, awareness, resources, skills, knowledge, etc. to learn it and move on.

2. He didn’t take his foot off the gas once he achieved his dream. Even after becoming the best, he continues to appear in practice as if he was not. It is this urge that continues to allow you to overcome even yourself!

Many times business owners reach a goal and then deviate. That usually leads to falling into old patterns and starting to lose what you have created. Take advantage of that drive that got you there to get started. Channel that inspiration and perseverance. It might require redefining your why. It may be more about others than your own goals once you reach a certain level. How can you now serve others (family, community) in a much greater and even inspired way? What does this version of you do? How do you show yourself as the best version of yourself? What change and impact is it capable of? Unstoppable and limitless I guess! Go for it !! And no, you don’t have to be a professional soccer player or achieve such an athletic status. Instead, it’s about tuning in to your own heart and what this means to you. and don’t sell yourself short.

Tours Travel

Venture into the hills of Texas for a great America vacation

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First, choosing an area that is rich in culture, has a diverse atmosphere, and can keep you on your adventure for several days can be a lot of fun. A good example of such a place to take a vacation in the United States is “The Hill Country”, this area is located in Texas and contains 55 cities that are located around Austin and San Antonio. Some of the cities are; Fredricksburg, Kerrville, Ingram, Hunt, Comfort, Welfare, Bandera, Boerne, Leakey, Marble Falls, Llano, New Braunfels, Wimberley Gruene, just to name a few. No matter the city you choose, you will feel that you are entering a different world!

Fredricksburg is rich in German culture that you can easily see in the heart of downtown, from restaurants to museums, and don’t forget about all the great shopping you can do. When the season is ripe, grab a delicious-tasting peach. For great entertainment, you must visit RockBox Theater. You can see what they have to offer on their website, but I must warn you, make sure not to drink milk while watching their videos, you are smearing that milk is coming out of your nose.

Get the kids traveling, if you are looking for family fun but would like to leave with a few coins in your pocket, you will want to take your family to the great water park called Schlitterbahn, this huge park will have fun for everyone. Of course you don’t want to go in winter, I think the water of the Frio River will be a bit cold. This park is huge.

Kerrville is full of beautiful places to rest. The Guadalupe River is the heart of this city, you will want to visit Louise Hays Park. Stay in the area and you will have a chance to feed some really neat birds. Or while driving, keep an eye out for the large numbers of deer you will see. The city has a large herd that has been roaming for years proving that they are here forever. Don’t forget the vast world of art in Kerrville, the Art Foundation is a great place to stop, this museum is very eclectic and has something for everyone.

Dripping Springs is considered one of the fastest growing cities in the Hill Country. In the last 10 years, this small town has grown to have more than 22 housing communities. The city is a great place to visit if you are doing a wine tour with the many wineries in the area and also excellent bed and breakfast places.

Taking a vacation to the United States will take your family to the heart of our vast country, helping all of us see the great beauty, diversity, and culture that can be found in every city or state. Texas is a state that is vast in culture, it takes you to European nations and shows you that you can find a small part of the world in the entire Hill Country.

Arts Entertainments

Top 10 fantasy books

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# 1: Game of Thrones (George RR Martin)

This brilliant fantasy series begins with A Game of Thrones. What can I say about this series? Then read it! It is well regarded as one of the best fantasy series. This is a novel that leaves most other fantasy books in the dust. It’s the best of the best, la crème de le crème. It’s brave, brutal, not for the faint of heart, and so damn addictive.

Martin has created something special with this book. The vast scope of its plots spans continents and, like an onion, each plot hides beneath the other. The author does new things with the fantasy genre: no character is safe from the author’s rope; at any moment the main characters can die. This seemingly ties together various plots in twisted tangles, but Martin is the master trickster and deliberately weaves the arcs of the story into something even stronger. It is almost impossible to predict the plot lines. What’s also interesting is that the author takes funky characters and slowly remakes them, throughout the series, into incredibly interesting, even likable personalities.

If you’re new to the genre and looking for the best of the best, read Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series (begins with Game of Thrones) for an enchanting journey into the fantastic world of fantasy. This is a novel that shows how good fantasy books can be!

# 2: Malazan’s Book of the Fallen (Steven Erikson)

Fantasy these days has been pretty stagnant, at least in the epic fantasy genre, since Tolkien. Fortunately, Erickson remakes the genre into something radically different, something unique and compelling. Erickson’s work is enormous in scope, joining dozens of story lines into a coherent whole. No other author can write battle scenes like this man. When he writes battle, you see it. If you want some fantasy where the action is so sharp that you can feel the blade cutting through the skin, the battles so loud you can hear the lance crash against the shield, then go for this amazing series. This book is redefining the genre and is without a doubt one of the best fantasy books you can read.

# 3: The Name of the Wind (Patrick Rothfuss)

An impressive debut, The Name of the Wind has one of the most compelling stories you will ever read. Everyone who has recommended this book is enthusiastic about it. And I’m willing to bet that you will too. Rothfuss takes some standard fancy conventions and recasts them into a wonderfully addictive mix. Excellent writing, a very compelling plot, fantastic characterization, and a well-drawn world make this book one of my top fantasy book recommendations. This is a fantasy book for women, men, and children alike. All I can say is: read this fantasy novel!

# 4: Tigana (Guy Gaveriel Kay)

Kay is the best character writer in the fantasy genre. He writes fantasy books that are not so much about the “fantasy” aspect as about character. And what character does he have. You won’t find cookie cuttings in his world. This man is a master word writer. His prose is beautiful and his plot is always tight. Tigana is perhaps the most emotional fantasy book I have ever read. If you want to experience the full range of human emotions, read this hauntingly beautiful novel. As a bonus, this is an independent novel, proving that independents can clash with epic big boy fantasies too. This is a fantasy book that will make you cry. I guarantee it.

# 5: Lord of the Rings (JRR Tolkien)

There is a saying that is quite close to reality: “The world is divided into two groups: those who have read The Lord of the Rings and those who have not.” If you consider yourself a fan of fantasy, you owe it to yourself to have read The Lord of the Rings. He is the father of all fantasy, a book that spawned a genre and a masterpiece of the English language.

Tolkien has always focused on the world his characters live in, never on the characters that live in his world. He created a world full of myths and legends, absolutely real and full of mystery. There is always some strange power deep in a mountain, or some magical clearing in the heart of a forest. There are worlds deep in the world and worlds high in the heavens. It is a land full of wonders, a world too big to explore; it is a land that still has mysteries and unknown lands.

# 6: The Sword Itself (The First Law: Book One) (Joe Abercrombie)

An enthusiastic entry into the fantasy genre. It’s action packed, clever, twisted, funny, and so addictive it should be illegal. This is “The Lord of the Rings.” The Blade Itself is a new kind of fantasy. It takes the standard fancy conventions and turns them into something entirely new. Those who are tired of how trivial and clichéd the fantasy genre has become will feel a hurricane of fresh air with this book. It’s probably one of the most remarkable books to come out in a long time and it has rejuvenated the fantasy genre. One of the best fantasy books, hands down.

# 7: The Wheel of Time (Robert Jordan)

I can honestly say that Jordan is the king of fantasy, if not in complexity, in number of pages. This monstrously large series spans over 13 massive books (each at least 700 pages). Including “A wheel of time” on this list always annoys certain people. In recent years, a new kind of fantasy has come to the fore in the genre: Gone are the optimistic town boys wielding magic swords on a quest to defeat the impossible; instead, a stark fantasy has arisen; a raw genre where the very conventions of what it means to be a hero are challenged: worlds are made of gray, not black and white; heroes can be both a villain and a savior; love is powerful, but ultimately ephemeral; heroes die and villains live. They are complex things that are often a mix of genres.

The Wheel of Time is a cornerstone of the fantasy genre. It’s virtually impossible to navigate the fantasy section of any bookstore without stumbling across a half dozen of Jordan’s books, all taking up a prodigious amount of shelf space. Jordon’s monstrosity, and yes, it’s an eyesore, it weighs 12 books so far, enough to break more than one.

While the quality of the second half of his series declined dramatically as Jordan lost himself in his own world, the final book is scheduled to be released next year. Jordan passed away this year, but Brandon Sanderson is completing the novel.

As a whole, The Wheel of Time is a fast-paced adventure that will engulf you. It’s huge in scope, but the world is meticulously drawn, the characters (mostly) well drawn, and a highly addictive plot spanning over a dozen very large books. With the impact these books have had on the fantasy genre, you should at least read the first book. It’s a great fantasy book and a lot of fun!

# 8: The Clairvoyant Trilogy (Robin Hobb)

Hobb is one of the best characterization writers in the fantasy genre. His characters are vividly real, they jump from the pages into our minds as living characters. He has no qualms about allowing his protagonist to suffer. If your protagonist falls into a well, no Dues Ex Machina breaks the fall (the protagonist will break both legs) and probably also his arms. His Farseer books are full of fantastic characters and a mysterious and interesting world to explore. Add an exciting plot, and these books make fantastic readings.

Hobb is perhaps the best character writer in the fantasy genre. If you are looking for meticulously drawn characters and a world full of wonder and mystery, read these books. Hobb never stoops to using Dues Ex Machina in his novels; its characters suffer and suffer a lot, which makes them even more compelling. Those looking for a hero who can survive any situation without a scratch by bringing out a new superpower, look elsewhere. There is something deeply compelling about the world he creates in this series. Maybe it’s the mysteries promised by your world, the far away places that promise secrets, or maybe it’s the vivid characters that jump from the very sheets of paper into our minds and real, living characters. Whatever it is, this novel has it.

I highly recommend that all fantasy readers read this trilogy. It is a fantasy masterpiece and one of the most emotional fantasy books of the entire genre.

# 9: The Darkness That Comes Before (R. Scott Bakker)

Fantasy books with real philosophy, who would have thought? Those of you looking for more of the “village boy defeats the dark wizard presumption”, look elsewhere. Those who want a brutal, raw and twisted story that is as cerebral as it is action-packed, read this book / series. This is a fantasy series that does new things with the genre and I highly recommend it as one of the best fantasy books in the genre.

# 10: Mythago Wood (Robert Holdstock)

Myth and reality coexist in this powerful and beautiful novel by Robert Holdstock. With a slightly similar theme to Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, Mythago Woods is a treat you’ll enjoy. If you’re bored with all that epic fantasy that permeates the shelves these days, well, pick this wonderful complete and different fantasy novel.

Go to the Best Fantasy Books website to view a more detailed and expanded version of this list.

Technology

Expectations of online shopping

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Online shopping is going to explode. Today, retailers are adding in-store pickup, offering free shipping, and experimenting with social media. It is becoming difficult to tell who is a pure internet retailer and who are brick-and-mortar stores with online portals. All of them are reformulating how we will shop online in the future: through a mobile device, tablet, in-store kiosk, etc.

New legislation may be required to protect customers, but this will also negatively affect online shopping. Internet retailers would have to collect sales tax. We will talk about the legislation later in this article.

However, more and more traditional retailers are betting on online sales. LL Bean launched free shipping on all items, Macy’s offers free shipping on purchases of $ 99 or more, Walmart purchased the Kosmix social media platform to build its online business, and Toys R Us purchased a new distribution center to support the Internet sales.

More and more retailers will implement in-store pickup. Walmart has already started offering in-store pickup for orders placed online. Sears and Kmart are testing home delivery. Agricultural stores in Florida offer their shoppers to order groceries online and pick them up at a store. Some smaller stores may even open designated pickup locations for products ordered online (for example, Chronodrive).

Today, people who own a smartphone can use applications that allow them to compare prices or use coupons to buy online. But we are just getting started with this type of technology.

New applications allow customers to upload video clips by modeling new fabrics or using a new purchase. This is a new feature, but it will definitely pay off quickly.

What about the power of social networks like Facebook and Twitter? As a consumer, you can “like” or follow a favorite retailer and get discounts on sales. For example, 12 million consumers “liked” Victoria’s Secret on Facebook in March 2011.

Jim Okamura (Managing Partner at Okamura Consulting) says that social shopping is just beginning. Mention that Facebook offers a good return on investment. However, there are still many retailers that have not yet taken advantage of this advantage.

Online shopping will also help many small niche online retailers. Through international or cross-border e-commerce, they now make 10-20% of their sales outside of their own country (for example, SousVideSupreme, Zara, Top Shop, and StyleTrek).

Nowadays, more and more sites go through the din of so many sites and provide consumers with only the information that interests them: Dealnews, ConsumerSearch, Brad’s Deals and My Shopping Genie. There are sites that you can use to find coupon codes and possibly to earn money while shopping online. There are also a variety of websites that you can use to earn “points” or “dollars.” You can increase these points and dollars and “cash” them for gifts such as gift cards, real money, accessories, electronics, and more. (Swag Bucks).

A big advantage for consumers of online shopping is that as it becomes easier to compare prices (through My Shopping Genie, for example), stores will be forced to create better experiences with better sales staff and items hard to find anywhere else.

In an April 2011 article it was revealed that China shut down 410 websites involved in copyright infringement and counterfeiting in the first 3 months of 2010. This is a sign that governments are now trying to interfere with the legitimation of the online sales and make them safe for them. buyers. China’s online shopping has been booming (iResearch analysis). China has more than 450 million Internet users, being the largest in the world. China’s online shopping transaction volume increased 89.4% year-on-year. Approximately 148 million customers purchased goods or services online in 2010. China’s online economy grew rapidly in the first quarter of 2011, driven primarily by the development of e-commerce and the mobile Internet. Due to this increase in online shopping, Chinese local authorities are putting more emphasis on monitoring online stores.

Another example is Malaysia. Malaysians spent $ 739 million shopping online last year, according to a survey published by PayPal. PayPal’s growth in Malaysia last year was the strongest in the Asia-India region at 70%. The largest percentage of online retail purchases are made on local websites. However, the United States is the most popular country where Malaysians shopped.

As we mentioned earlier, governments are now trying to make online shopping safer for customers.

In an ABC News article from April this year, it is claimed that the White House has developed a plan called the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) to combat identity theft online. The idea of ​​this plan is to consolidate Internet logins, a kind of “Connection” for online purchases with the government approval mark. Additionally, increased security will encourage consumers and financial services companies to accept payments via smartphones. Supporters of this system noted that the program would be voluntary. However, there are pros and cons regarding this topic. Customers can benefit from this type of legislation, but it also has its drawbacks.

Home Kitchen

Choosing a backsplash with your granite or marble countertops

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If you fell in love with a beautiful slab, pair it with a backsplash material that shows you at your best.

You have chosen the granite countertop for its beauty and durability. Still not sure what to use for the backsplash? We have amassed some popular choices made by various designers, owners, and builders.

Granite is complicated. There are so many different color and pattern options. Some are very busy with withered movements or tones, while others are subtle. Some are dark, some are light. Some have big natural spots (which some of us love for being “natural”), while others are wacky or splattered.

Each granite or marble slab is unique, so it is impossible to make broad generalities about what will work with each color of granite. But if you look at why and how these combinations are nice and important, you will get some good ideas for a material that matches the particular stone that you have fallen in love with.

1) The same granite or marble, up to the top:

The full high backsplash is quite common. Not only can you see the beauty of the stone vertically (and match the grain horizontally) to create a book combination, it also makes it easier to clean and maintain. Just a regular hit with soapy water does the magic. When you are considering a completely tall backsplash (as they call it), choose the part of the slab (while selecting) that you would like to highlight. It could be a particular section of colors or a dramatic mica or a fairly consistent movement. Think of it as an art painting on a kitchen wall.

two) The 4-inch “standard” backsplash on the same countertop:

This is generally called “standard” as most manufacturers provide them with the countertop to hide the space between the countertop and the wall. This helps them complete the transition. If you prefer the white wall or just paint the wall in your color theme, this is the way to go. You can always add glass mosaic tiles or subway tiles later when you are ready.

3) Large rectangular tile:

Large subway tiles are all the rage now. 4×12, 4×16 boards even 6×12 or 6×24. They make the room seem bigger. Coordinate these mosaics and subway tiles in travertine, porcelain and ceramic or even glass to create the kitchen backsplash that is minimalist and warm.

4) Subway tiles:

The 3×6, 4×4 or 6×6 evergreen subway tiles come in travertine, slate, glass, porcelain and ceramic and take you back in time when they were first used in the New York subway system. You can choose a color of your granite or marble countertop or the color that is dominant to choose the tone of your subway tile.

5) Glass tile:

The glossy finish of glass tiles complements many granite and marble countertops. Consider a neutral shade that matches the main color field in the granite.

6) Interlocking Mosaic Tile:

It is a beautiful combination of glass and stone or glass and stainless steel mosaics. Not only are they newer and more modern, but they also help you create or bring the theme to another room. Combine it with the fireplace or the bar in your living room in the next room. The tonal changes in each of these handmade mosaics are calm and charming. It is easier to cut and install mesh-backed tiles. Interlocking tiles are locked in place for the next piece for a smooth grout line finish.

7) Brick mosaic tile:

This one may seem counterintuitive (no pun intended), but the 2×4 or 1×3 brick tile and other sizes are elegant tiles that go well with your color scheme. It might seem like it would be two busy patterns, but the backsplash’s material and color is a relaxing counterpoint (pun intended).

8) Metal inserts and listello accents:

Simple subway tiles might have been too simple here, but the dots in the eclectic tile pattern drawn from the range’s mosaic add a playful edge. Use chair rails and pencil liners to complete the project in style. The use of metal inserts with a natural stone backsplash, such as travertine mosaics and marble tiles, gives it a look of richness. If you’re looking at a palette that has a vivid travertine pattern but feels like simple white or cream tile blocks, then you should consider livening things up in the range. Creating a frame inside the backsplash (behind the cooktop) using chair rails or pencil moldings gets a push effect.

9) Tumbled marble tile:

Tumbled subway tiles come in marble, travertine, and slate mosaics. Ragged edges create that mid-century look on your backsplash. With wide grout lines, they have no competition. When choosing backsplash tiles, you will have a few places to choose the right shades. Look at the range of colors in your countertop pattern to find suitable darker shades. Also look at the color of your cabinet. Tie cabinets to countertops with these tumbled subway tiles.

Now that you’ve seen some designers’ ideas, you can start playing with the colors, sizes, shapes, scales, materials, finishes, and patterns of your dashboard / countertop combination until you get it right. Remember to also pay attention to the colors and materials of the cabinets and walls.

Auto

A look at the Honda VTEC

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Honda is a Japanese automaker that emerged after the end of the

Second World War. Honda entered the Indian market about 15 years ago.

back and from the word go; certainly left a mark on the Indian

buyers. His model, the Honda City Zx, was a great success and

outperformed other cars of the same genre.

2009 arrives and Honda has launched a V tec model to replace the city.

ZX. The car has a platform similar to that of the previous car, but there is a change.

in its dynamics and engine performance. The car’s engine is more refined.

and produces 100 hp, which is a bit lower than the previous model, but

This in no way detracts from your overall performance.

The model in terms of appearance is different from the previous dolphin.

However, the changes are only for the front grill and hood, but

These differentiate the vehicle from the previous model. Honda does not have

Changed the engine displacement which remains at 1497 cc. But it has

It has a SOHC configuration (single overhead camshaft). This has its benefits

since the new Honda generates 100 hp at 5800 rpm. With a maximum

The 13.5 kgm torque at 4800 rpm allows for reasonable driving.

Airbags and EBD are standard. The car also has electronic power.

Steering that makes the car easy to handle on the road. It is also

has a leather shift knob, handbrake handle and a new generation

CD player. The VTEC has 15-inch alloy wheels. But the tires that

fit may need to be wider, especially in case you are driving on hills and

curves.

The car’s gear ratios are good and the engine feels powerful.

along with the economy. The efficiency of the car engine can be measured.

by the fact that the car can reach 100 km per hour only in the second

gear. This can give the driver a feeling of optimal power and

Excellent handling on the road. With the four disc brakes as standard

the car also offers a good grip on the road.

The car is more expensive than the previous model, but the Honda name carries it

and the buyer has the feeling of buying a worthwhile car

value. However, in 2021, Honda faces stiff competition with a slew of cars released that have taken the advantage of the Honda VTEC. It will be interesting to see how Honda meets the new challenge.

Digital Marketing

Search engine results and traffic

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Organic and Natural are two forms of traffic. It seems that people do not have a clear understanding of what the differences are between natural and organic traffic. As for definitions and examples, I’ll give you what I know about these kinds of traffic “patterns,” if you like. Natural traffic is paid traffic. The payment is divided into several categories, including banners, email marketing, search engine ads, etc. Organic traffic is also divided into several categories. These include organic search engine traffic, word of mouth, people guessing your URLs, etc., etc. What I mean by guessing their URLs is really the luck of the draw kind of situation. Let’s say someone is looking for cars, they could type cars and end it with dot com, and the lucky soul who owns this domain will get the traffic generated from that.

I really don’t think this happens very often. I know when I am looking for something online I rarely type the direct URL unless I know it is a real site. For example, Amazon, Google, eBay, Yahoo! etc. Usually I go straight to Google and search for whatever it is that I want to find. In the end, I think it is better to have a mix of natural and organic traffic. So when you are doing a business online, try to do it in a way that when your site is shown to someone, it does so in an organic or natural way. I see absolutely nothing wrong with paying for traffic. This includes adding your site (s) to directories, endorsement programs, buying PPC traffic, featured ads, etc. As long as you are sure of the quality of the traffic, I don’t think it is bad practice in itself.

On the other hand, when you pay for traffic, you are also taking what could be a big gamble with your money. If you buy traffic from a website or business and don’t know how well it will handle it, you could lose money in the process of trying to make money. In this case, always check the sites beforehand. Anytime you have some kind of website online, you want to make sure that people and search engines can search for it, that it is properly optimized, and that people know about it.

Also, great domain doesn’t always mean great success. Help. After all, you are more likely to remember underrthesun dot com instead of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious dot com (I need a spell check every time) but if supercalifragilisticexpialidocious dot com has better content, better page rank, better optimization etc, and underrthesun dot com it does not have all these things, which one do you think will appear more? Which one will people visit the most? Which one will people want to visit the most? They most likely have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious dot com as a favorite on every computer they use.

Marketing, ranking, optimization, quality and content are five really important things, as well as other things that I have mentioned in this and many other articles.