2020 Gambling Events Across The Globe

December 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment

There is always something going on in the gambling industry, whether it’s a major sporting event, awards ceremony or iGaming Expo. 2020 has the usual mix on offer at Barbados Bingo and some should not be missed. 

Days At The Races 

March is always anticipated in the horseracing and gambling world because of the Cheltenham Festival. Every year thousands of race goers head to this famous racecourse in the UK for 4 days of the best NH racing in the world. The atmosphere is electric as the Irish do battle with the Brits both on the racetrack and in the betting ring. In fact, this festival has increased in international popularity year on year and millions are gambled over the 4-day extravaganza. 

The highlight of day 1 is the Champion Hurdle, whilst day 2 sees the top 2 milers in the world display their speed and jumping ability in the Queen Mother Champion Chase. Day 3 is for the stayers to shine in the Stayers Hurdle and it all concludes with the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the most prestigious jumps race away from the Grand National. Let’s not forget the great race itself that is run at Aintree on the 4th of April 2020. 

Exhibition Time 

Still in the UK and also in April sees the Bet iGaming Expo take place in Old Billingsgate in London from the 7th of April to the 9th of April 2020. It’s an exhibition dedicated to gambling that comes complete with conferences and even a business zone. This event has a pre and after party that is great for those who work in the industry and want to network. 

All the top companies in the iGaming industry come together and share their expertise with casino representatives, investors, distributors and industry regulators. 

Poker Nights 

Poker is now big business and this is clearly illustrated by the huge number of Poker tournaments that take place around the globe. May sees the May Deep Stack Poker Series take place in Hollywood USA. It kicks off on the 14th to the 25th of May and since it’s Hollywood, expect some major prize funds to be up for grabs. Las Vegas also host a large number of Poker tournaments every year and this comes as no surprise from the home of gambling. 

Staying with Poker, the Asian Poker Tour stops in Vietnam in June 2020. So if you just happen to find yourself in Ho Chi Minh between the 3rd and 14th of June you can experience some exciting Poker games in one of Asia’s finest countries. If you fancy waiting until July, then the entire roadshow travels to Seoul, South Korea between the 25th and 31st of July. 

Finally, Australia is the gambling capital of the world and the home of the aptly named Aussie Millions Poker Championship. This 800 strong player tournament has already been and gone this year and congratulations go to Mr Vincent Wan of Melbourne, who walked off with AUS$1,850,000 and a custom made diamond-encrusted gold bracelet worth AUS$29,500.

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Should You Buy a Carport or a Temporary Garage?

September 30, 2020 by 1 Comment

Depending on the interplay between many factors, you might be better off with either a carport or a temporary garage. Both are highly convenient, easy-to-assemble storage options that provide effective, long-lasting protection for your car against extreme weather and harsh pollutants. But that’s just about how far their similarities go. Each one comes with a unique set of advantages and disadvantages you need to consider carefully before choosing between them. 

A temporary garage, also called a portable garage or a detached garage, is a multifunctional storage unit that you can erect temporarily or permanently on various types of outdoor surfaces to secure your valuables, including your cars, equipment, sports gears, etc. It’s usually made of either fabric or steel and can be fitted with a lock and key for extra protection against theft. 

A carport can also be erected temporarily or permanently on any outdoor surface, but it’s a semi-covered, open-style structure. It comes in a variety of styles, the most popular being lean-in carports, attached carports, and freestanding carports. Read on to find out how carports compare head-to-head with temporary garages.

Installation

Since carports are a semi-open structure with no windows and doors, they’re much easier to install compared to temporary garages that are fully-covered. Assembling a carport can be as simple as preparing the foundation, mounting the frames, and then covering the roof, though those with more intricate designs may require professional assistance.

Garages come with more intricate installation requirements. You need to erect four walls fitted with windows and a door. This can take anywhere from a few days to many weeks to assemble, whereas carports can be assembled in just a matter of a few hours. 

Security and Protection

This is perhaps the starkest differences between temporary garages and carports. While both can provide adequate protection against extreme elements, carports are nowhere as safe as temporary garages. Carports are normally used to create an extra shelter to hold items in patios, outdoor workspaces, DIY pavilion, etc. However, an open-style structure like a carport cannot offer protection against threats like theft and the elements at the same level as fully-covered portable garages with lock and keys. 

Appearance

When it comes to style and aesthetics, you won’t run short of options for both carport and portable garage. Both usually come either in fabric or steel materials or a combination of both. You can even use bricks and stones to build either of them. As such, you can leverage on a wide breath of design options to help ensure your carport or temporary garage blends seamlessly with your property. You can also choose either to have them attached directly to your house or any existing structure or to erect them as a freestanding structure.

Ultimately, the type of carport or temporary garage that’s best-suited for you depends on your unique preferences, taste, security needs, and budget. If you’re just looking for an outdoor shelter for your car and other belongings in a highly secure environment, then carports will serve you well. But if you need to secure your car not just from the elements, but also from theft as well, you might want to consider a temporary garage instead.

Still not convinced about which of the two is best for you? You can reach out to us today for professional advice on how best to protect your car. We’ll help you choose and set up a carport or a temporary garage that’s right up the alley of your vehicle storage needs.

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Unusual Uses of Kratom

September 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Kratom is a versatile herbal supplement. You can use kratom for various purposes. Kratom grows in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. All these places have different regions where kratom grows. The people there use kratom for many purposes

If you would like to try out kratom, you can find it here https://www.authentickratom.com/. Different strains have different uses. Some are usual while some are unusual and not so common. Today, we will learn about the usual and unusual uses of kratom. So, let’s get started!

Unusual Uses of Kratom

Kratom is a drug that can be used for a lot of purposes. You can use the leaves, and powder of kratom to make a lot of things. To get the most out of your kratom powder, you should use it in every way possible.

Using kratom for pain relief and stress relief is common. But, using it for other purposes is relatively new. So, what are these purposes and how can you get the most out of kratom? Let’s find out!

Kratom Incense

You can make kratom incense using kratom powder. Incense is used for relaxing and so is kratom. So, why not combine the two things?

Many people make incense from kratom. You can find many vendors that sell kratom incense. You can also find incense kits to make kratom powder.

Why Make Kratom Incense?

Kratom incense gives a relaxing aroma. Using makko, you burn the kratom incense and it releases smoke. The smoke is what gives the effects of relaxation and calms your mind and body.

Many laborers in Southeast Asia use kratom as incense. It gives them energy, relieves body pain, and relaxes their mind.

The reason why you should make kratom incense is that it is one of the best materials for relaxation. Many kratom strains are best for relaxing purposes. The best strains for this purpose are the red and green vein kratom strains. If you use one of these strains to make your kratom incense, you will get the best experience from it.

How to Make Kratom Incense?

Making kratom incense is easy. Follow the steps mentioned below to make kratom incense from kratom powder:

  • Mix kratom powder, other herbs powder in a bowl. Add the makko powder in the bowl.
  • Add water in the mixture until it reaches a dough-like consistency.
  • Roll the dough on bamboo sticks to ¾ of the length. Wrap wax paper on the sticks.
  • Set the sticks aside for 12 hours. Turn the sticks so that every side of it gets dry.
  • When the sticks dry, light them up and use them.

Kratom Tincture

You can make kratom tincture at home using kratom powder. Kratom tincture is a new form of kratom. Many vendors sell kratom tincture. But what’s better than making it yourself?

If you have some extra kratom powder, making a tincture from it is its best use. Making kratom tincture is not hard; it is easy and fun. You can make kratom tincture in only a few hours.

Why Make Kratom Tincture?

The purpose of kratom tincture is to enhance the effects of kratom. When you mix kratom powder in ethanol, the mixture becomes potent. You get more intense effects than any other form of kratom.

As kratom tincture is highly effective, you don’t need a high dosage of it. Even low doses of kratom tincture give you intense effects. It also works faster than other kratom forms. Moreover, the effects of kratom tincture last for 8 hours.

Even kratom extracts don’t give you such intense effects. So, if you want to experience the intense effects of kratom, you can make kratom tincture.

If you use kratom leaves and grind them at home, it will be more potent. But it is fine if you make a tincture with kratom powder too.

How to Make Kratom Tincture?

To make kratom tincture at home, follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Add 4 ounces of kratom powder and 1 liter of ethyl alcohol in a glass jar. Mix the two things thoroughly so that kratom powder is mixed with ethyl alcohol.
  • Add citric acid to the mixture. Use a pH strip to check the pH of the mixture. The pH of the mixture should be 4. Stop adding citric acid once the mixture’s pH has reached 4.
  • Seal the jar and put it in a dark and cold place. The temperature of the place should be very low to get the best quality kratom tincture.
  • After a week, take out the mixture. Strain it to get rid of the powder.
  • Put the liquid into a tincture bottle and your kratom tincture is ready to use.

How to Use Kratom Tincture?

You can use kratom tincture in various ways. It depends upon your preference. But the following ways are the most common ones to use kratom tincture:

  • Swallowing
  • Adding to Food and Drinks

Swallowing

There are two ways of swallowing kratom directly. The first one is simple; swallow the desired dosage of kratom tincture.

The other one is called sublingual dosing. In this method, you put the desired dosage under your tongue for 30-60 seconds. After that, you swallow the rest. This method is more efficient than swallowing without keeping under your tongue.

Adding to Food and Drinks

You can add a few drops of kratom tincture to food and drinks. Most commonly, people add kratom tincture in coffee and tea. You can also make brownies using kratom tincture. Check out some other kratom recipes here.

Common uses of kratom include:

Kratom is a great pain reliever.

  • It reduces the symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • You can use kratom for opioid withdrawal.
  • It improves your sleep quality. You can use kratom for insomnia.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to get the most out of your kratom powder, what are you planning to do with it? Do you think kratom tincture is good for you or will you make kratom incense?

If you have extra kratom, you should use it in any way possible.

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5 Practical Tips For Aspiring Parenting Bloggers

September 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Your parenting in sights, anecdotes and cautionary tales are well worth sharing with the world. Your insights are often moving, consistently witty and a joy to hear whenever you regale your friends at get-togethers. You’re great at capturing the little nuances that make the life of a parent and tell stories that resonate strongly with other Moms and Dads who are in the same boat.

As such, it’s only natural that you might be thinking about trying your hand as a parenting blogger. Someone who can provide parents all over the world with witty insights and a relaxing respite. Your posts can be something that parents can enjoy with their morning coffee and even help to make their parenting journeys a little easier. But while there are lots of sites out there that can help you get started as a blogger, there are fewer that can prepare you for the realities of blogging as a parent, for parents.  

Rather than provide a step-by-step guide (because nothing great was ever assembled by numbers). Here are 5 practical tips to help you find success as a parenting blogger…

Blog every day 

You’re one of many trying to make their presence known in the blogosphere. And in order to make your mark, you need a solid library of content behind you. That means taking the time to blog every day and improve your chances of getting noticed in online search results.  

Keep your audience and their needs in mind

As important as it is to keep blogging often, you also can’t sacrifice quality for quantity. Whatever you do, don’t copy and paste other people’s material for the sake of populating your website, as this can incur harsh penalties from search engines. Instead, try and focus your attention on your audience.

What to they want to read? What pain points, frustrations and anxieties can you address in your writing that can make your work more valuable to them? Not only can this make your work of consistently high quality, it can also ensure that parents keep coming back to you for daily insights, scroll through your blog and jump from page to page. All the behaviors that search engines love to see. 

How do you know what your readers want to find out more about? Just ask them! Which brings us to… 

Become part of the community

You’ll find it much harder to build an audience in a vacuum. Become a part of a blogging community. Reach out to other relevant bloggers. Support and promote other blogs. This will all help readers to build a string relationship with you and your blog. 

Use free (or affordable) tools that will make your life easier

Blogging can become a time-consuming process. Fortunately, there are all kinds of tools to make your life easier. Need a hand choosing relevant keywords? Try Neil Patel’s Uber Suggest tool. Need to copy a stat from an infographic that you want to use in a post? Use a tool like Prizmo to copy text from image. Want to make your posts more search engine-friendly? Try using a free WordPress plugin like Yoast.  

Find an affiliate program that your readers can get behind

Finally, joining an affiliate program is a great way to monetize your blog while also providing greater value for your readers. But rather than choosing a program that gives you more money, find one that gives your readers access to products that they actually want. 

After all, an affiliate program can only work for you if readers click on your affiliate link!

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How can we make our older parents feel happy?

September 3, 2020 by 1 Comment

Old age can be the worst part of anyone’s life if they have no one to take care of them. If someone wants his parents to live longer, he must stay devoted to his parents’ mental health. Many times, teenagers and adults find it difficult to please their parents, but entertaining your parent is not hard. You only need to engage them in some productive activities. 

Mothers are easy to please, but fathers are a bit different. Especially those who have just retired from their job. It is not unnatural or strange; if anyone is asked to stay home after a long period, it will irritate him.

Do not forget to call them.

People feel insecure once they get old, to make them feel empowered, just like they did to make you strong; you should call them regularly. Especially if you have a mother, do not skip a day; even a 10-minute call can make her day. Staying away and unconcerned can break their heart, as no parent expects such an aloof behavior from their beloved child.

Empathize with them 

Think like a friend; you are now a grown-up. Being an adult, you can easily understand the problems and issues your parents must be facing. Do not try to force them to stay happy and positive; aging is a series of several losses, so negativity is a natural phenomenon.  

Plan the parties for them

Just like your kid, your parents also need to feel special once in a while. You can plan a retirement party and send the retirement party invites to your parents’ house to give them a surprise or plan your father’s 60th birthday. 

The same goes for the birthday, design a wonderful birthday invitation with a photograph of your parent when he was young, or you can simply pick up from the trending 60th birthday invites . Whatever you do, make sure that the invitation must go like a surprise; surprises can make them happy.   

Show them the world 

Do not let them feel as if they are useless and cannot understand the new world. Take them with you when you are out to explore some new things. Do not forget that they were the ones who taught you everything. 

Say, if your parents are not aware of social media, you must tell them what it is and how they can engage with it and politely teach them so that they may not feel left out. It will create a sense of reliability and self-confidence in them.

Help them find their potential 

Ask your parents what they wanted to become, say if someone’s parents wanted to become a swimmer, then you must admit them to a swimming school. Tell them that it is never too late. They can still explore their potentials, and it is the right time to fulfill their dreams. Always think that they left their ambitions only because they wanted you to succeed in life, and their old age is the time to repay.  

Let them join clubs 

Ask them to stay social and active, not be a bossy or authoritarian person; instead, tell them the benefits of joining certain groups. Show them some impressive examples and let them understand the effects. 

Plan the get-togethers

Most parents tend to leave their friends because they are unable to find time for the social circle. Now, when you are settled, and your parents are free, it is the perfect time to reconnect with their friends. You can organize meetings and surprise parties for your parents and invite all their friends. This way, they will meet the old people who will ultimately make them feel young at heart.

Do not discuss petty matters.

If you want your parents to stay healthy, do not share things that can stress them out. Only share those incidents that are serious, and you need their guidance to sort out the matter.

Help them deal with any pain

Older parents are prone to all sorts of chronically painful issues throughout the body. Typically, they suffer from arthritis – particularly in joints like the shoulders and hips. So, you can make them feel a lot happier if you help them deal and cope with these pains. Try to find out what is the best treatment for arthritis in the shoulder, hips, wrists, neck – wherever the pain may be! If you can come to them with solutions or ideas to ease the pain, it will make their lives so much better. They can do more things, feel more independent, and might become more active.

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Tips for Balancing Remote Work and Full-Time Parenting During COVID-19

August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment

The following is a guest post. All opinions are those of the author and not necessarily those of us here at HSWT. Thank you!

By: Sheyla Scaffo, People Experience Associate & Executive Business Administrator at Bunny Studio

Many parents are currently navigating an entirely new normal: Working from home while taking care of their kids full-time. As school picks back up and many kids remain at home for remote learning, figuring out how to balance their schedule and a full-time job sometimes feels totally unmanageable.

Most parents have had experience working remotely in one-off, unplanned situations. However, working at home day in and day out for the foreseeable future while also caring for (and in some cases, teaching) kids at home proves to be a major struggle without careful planning where needed and flexibility when possible.

Read on to learn how to create better routines and habits that can help parents maintain a healthy work-life integration:

1. When possible, keep things flexible
This is often easier said than done. However, when you do have the ability, consider getting creative with your work schedule to base your hours around your kids’ schedules. Giving yourself the flexibility to work differently during this time is crucial to maintaining work-life balance.

This can work in a variety of ways. For example, if you’re an early morning person or a night owl, or you are used to commuting a long way, consider working on projects during these times when kids are usually sleeping. Of course, there will always be vital tasks and meetings that require collaboration with your colleagues during regular work hours, but finding ways to give yourself time for small breaks during the day will help you and your kids stay on track.

2. Establish a kid-free zone
There will be times when you need to hunker down and complete work items free from distractions, which is why it is important to establish an area of the house where you can separate yourself from your family.

Not only is it important for this space to be free from other people, but it also needs to be free from other distractions such as dirty laundry and other messes. Keeping the area clean and organized will keep you from wanting to disengage from work to complete other tasks.

3. Clearly communicate with your family
If you have a partner who is also working from home and sharing kid duties with you, it is crucial to communicate the times you can and cannot help out during the day. Setting these expectations will allow for a much smoother daily routine.

It is also important to communicate with your children if they are old enough. Set expectations for when there will be breaks in your day that you can check-in, whether it be a quick snack break, lunch, or even hourly check-ins.

4. Utilize special toys and screen time during work hours
Set aside designated toys and other gadgets, as well as movies or TV shows, to be used when you need to focus-in during the day. This will give your kids something to look forward to and will allow for some distraction-free work time.
 
5. Don’t overwork
During this time, it can be easy to feel like we need to push ourselves to work extra hours, but the reality is that taking the time to unplug and reset each day is critical to success as a parent and an employee.

With schools and offices closed, parents are likely finding themselves faced with a to-do list that has only grown. Although many of us have now had a few months to settle into fully-remote work, that does not mean keeping up with distance-learning while figuring out the best way to accomplish your work has gotten any easier. Designing a schedule that fits your needs is easier said than done, but following the above tips should help ensure you are on the right track.

Should you find yourself out of work during this time, consider that there are other work options out there, such as freelance and contract work, that may help you meet your scheduling and finance needs. Freelancing is also a great source of supplemental income for people while they look for new full-time employment.

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4 Effective Ways To Earn Money While Traveling

August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Adventuring to new places, experiencing new cultures, meeting new people sounds all fun when we see other people doing it. It turns out many of us would have loved an opportunity to take on one of these voyages, but unfortunately, one thing holds us back; money! We often admire all these travelers but wonder how they financially support such an expensive, if not a glitzy lifestyle. Well, here is the catch – most travelers don’t depend on just one source of income. Revenue from different sources adds up to sustain such a way of life. If you are reading this post, then more likely you want to start your own travel-work lifestyle. So, here are four practical ways to earn money while living your dream.

 

  • Sell products online

 

As a traveler, it is likely you would visit a state or country with relatively cheap products and items. It presents an opportunity to buy these items from shops or market places and sell them online. There is always a demand for hand-made products, so it is worthwhile picking such products and offering them online for sale. There are several virtual platforms to market your craft with ease and comfort while generating money on-the-go.

 

  • Lease your home

 

For regular travelers who are always on the road, a home may be just like a car parked in a garage without being used. It turns out to be a place you crash for a few days and head out yet again. Sometimes you return to see your home broken into just because there was no one around. So how about you fix this headache while earning some cash in your absence? You probably spend the most of life on an adventure, so why not put your home up for rent for the period that you’re away? There are platforms to help you do this with ease.  

 

  • Create an online course

 

What is your expertise? Well, fortunately, you don’t have to be an expert to teach. So long as there is something you are good at or have sufficient knowledge about, there are people out there ready to learn. So long as you are proficient in the language you want to be teaching in, you are good to go. You’d have to advertise your course for it to be successful, and you can consider this free eLearning content providers directory listing to help you out.

 

  • Freelancing

 

Various industry experts have praised the idea of freelancing due to its flexibility. All it requires is your skill and equipment to perform the job. With freelancing, earnings are mostly based on the amount of time spent on the job and your output level, which may come in handy for road travelers. Several successful digital travelers have commended freelancing to help generate extra income. All you have to do is to create a profile on the available freelancing platforms, indicate your skills, and be ready for a job offer. It doesn’t get any better than this.

For a traveler, there should be a way to diversify your income. Don’t focus on just one stream of income when you can have multiple while still doing what you love, traveling. These few tips should help you kick-start the journey.

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Maintaining Your Mental Health as a Mom

August 10, 2020 by 2 Comments

When you go through pregnancy your doctor or midwife will take so many things into account, from your blood pressure to your weight, heart rate, and other physical elements. But how many times is mental health addressed? Becoming a new mom is something that can change your life completely, and so it makes complete sense that it can have an impact on your mental health. You could experience some anxieties around labor, stress over health, money, or situations out of your control, and you can be more tired than normal, which can all add up. 

It is important to not ignore your mental health when you are a new mom. So here are some of the things that you can do to help, from taking steps to decrease your stress levels, as well as things that can calm you or increase your energy levels. You and your baby will thank you for taking some steps for change.

Self-care is something that is so important for mental health, and important at any time, but especially when you are a new mom. It doesn’t mean that you have to go on spa trips each week, as with a baby that can be nearly impossible (and expensive). However, it is about taking some time to do something for you, to look after yourself. If you just need to take a nap when the baby naps, then do that; the household chores can wait. You’ll be able to do much more as your baby gets older.

Natural Remedies

There are a number of natural ways that you can help your mental health, according to https://www.mind.org.uk/. Sometimes medication from a doctor will be required for mental health, but sometimes there will be things that you can do for yourself, such as using CBD oils or taking St. John’s wort supplements when you’re feeling low. You could even look into the kinds of things that a site like https://fatbuddhaglass.com/ has. It can be some trial and error to find what works for you, but being proactive about how you are feeling is something that is so important. Talk to your doctor too, as they can advise what will be best if you don’t want to go down the medical route.

Treatments

One of the solutions for looking after your mental health would be to seek a treatment option. Typically, this involves speaking to your family doctor and then getting some kind of referral to see a specialist. Depending on your evaluation, you may be offered therapy sessions or even medication. However, not all of these treatments are suitable and it’s worth getting multiple opinions from different doctors if you have the ability to.

You’ll also find that there are many alternative treatments available for conditions like depression and your doctor may recommend them as a starting point, or if you’re showing signs of being treatment-resistant. For instance, your doctor may suggest Spravato providers like Andala. This is a nasal spray product that can be used together with antidepressants, but it could also be used on its own as a treatment option. In short, don’t be afraid to speak with a professional about your mental health.

Positive Self-Talk

When you are a new mom you are faced with so many exciting things, but also a lot of challenges. Some days will go well and you’ll feel like you’ve got a lot done. Other times you’ll feel like you don’t know what you’re doing and you will barely get dressed that day. Being a mom is something that you learn on the job, so it is important to not speak negatively towards yourself. You’re a beginner at this, and things will get better! Speak kindly to yourself and remember that you’ve got this!

Is there anything else that you would add to the list? It would be great to hear what you think.

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