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With the slow-season of sports finally winding down in August, football season is going to be ramping up. The NFL preseason started earlier this month, early bets started to roll in, and as things develop, the lines will start to change. So, if you have any hunches on a long shot to win the Super Bowl, get your bets in now. If not, we’ve got your back. 5 Super Bowl Sleeper Picks To qualify as a sleeper for this list, a team had to be at least outside the top 5 in most sportsbooks. All of the picks below are...

If the most use you get out of a computer is writing an assignment on Microsoft word, you may not be familiar with a water-cooled PC. So what is it?  Before we answer this, you need to understand its purpose.  The Purpose of Cooling Systems in Computers Energy cannot be destroyed; instead, it will be converted to another energy form. When you clap your hands kinetic energy becomes sound energy, when a lightbulb is put on electrical energy becomes heat & light energy. It is the same with a computer, the processor, graphics card and circuits get hot because of...

What comes to mind when you hear the words "tax evasion"? Probably images of people sneaking around with briefcases full of cash, trying to avoid detection by the tax authorities. But what about "tax avoidance?" What's that all about? Aren't they just two different terms for the same thing? Actually, they're not - and understanding the difference is vital if you want to stay on the right side of the law. This blog post will take a closer look at tax evasion and tax avoidance and explain what makes them different. Stay tuned! Tax Evasion Tax evasion is the deliberate...

Ready for a day of clothes shopping in Richmond, VA and don’t want to bust your budget? Grab a cup of coffee from Whisk or Ironclad Coffee, and check out our shopping day trip guide to the three best clothing thrift stores in Richmond, Virginia. 1. Diversity Thrift Why we love it: Wide selection of clothing for some of the most affordable second-hand clothing prices in Richmond, Virginia, and they also offer household items and furniture. Diversity Thrift is structured around support for the LGBTIQ+ community and has also overhauled its policies to provide updated fair wages to its employees....

Vending machines; these “mini-shops,” have been making our lives easy for many decades. We’ve seen them in various locations- from schools, hospitals, and even corporate offices; adding a vending machine to your business is beneficial.  Why Do You Need a Vending Machine? It Brings Extra Income You might be thinking, “ I don't own a supermarket; why do I need a vending machine?” You don’t need to be in the business of selling goods to make extra cash from a vending machine. If you own a hair salon, chances are your staff and customers will get hungry or thirsty. Having...

The internet is buzzing with lawyers claiming they will get you the compensation you deserve for being pregnant and taking Tylenol because it is now linked to autism. Supposedly. Their wording is tricky. Tylenol does not cause autism; Tylenol can be linked to autism.

The Case For Free Tampons By Krista Pool There’s certain questions that run through a woman's head when it comes to bleeding uncontrollably every month and spending money to cease it. For instance why aren’t tampons a basic human right like a toilet or restroom use? Or why is there such a lack of awareness towards the topic of penniless tampons? Last but none the less important, what can we do to change this atonement issue in what seems like “A Man's World?”  Tampons Should Be A Basic Human Right A question women might have is, what even is the...

Football season is starting again soon, and with it, the start of another fantasy football season as well. Already a national pastime; it’s ok if this is your first fantasy season. Set your lineup, make sure players are healthy, and mainly just participate to any degree that looks like trying, and you’ll be ok in most leagues. NBC’s Matthew Berry, who may be the biggest name in fantasy football content, calls it the great equalizer — because everybody has a chance, and all kinds of people play. However, if you’re playing to win your fantasy league, here are a few...

Editor's Note: All investments come with risks. We in no way guarantee that following the below will ensure success. The below is not meant as investment advice and should not be taken as such. We have to give technology and human innovation the praise for Forex in 2022. In earlier times you’d have to enlist the help of a brokerage firm if you wanted to invest in the financial markets. Nowadays buying another country's currency is as easy as picking up your phone. This low barrier for entry has led to an increase in aspiring Forex traders. If you’re reading...

Magic brings to mind a sense of wonder and imagination but also suspicion. When we were little, we delighted in making up entire worlds in our minds and using the elements around us to make it all the more real.  Somehow, we lose that as adults leading busy lives in a concrete jungle. Experts tell us to put up nature posters, tend to our gardens, and walk our pets in neighborhood parks to get our dose of nature. But in truth, we need to practice a little more Earth magic to really understand what we have been missing. What Is...

Yakkity Yak If you’re like me and love kayaking, I bet you’re hoping to get in a few more kayak trips before the weather changes. Kayaking is a sport and a means of relaxation. 2022 has been a rough year so far, and gas prices aren’t looking too friendly either. I hope this writeup helps you find some awesome spots near you to drop in and experience that magical peace that one can only find on the water in a remote location. Where to Begin We all need some help from time to time, and what better place than a...

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and healing the mind with psychedelics could very well be the new frontier of mental health treatment. In the U.S. alone, around a quarter of adults will suffer from a diagnosable mental illness in a given year. Compounding the issue is that we know shockingly little about how the brain works. New and more effective treatments are always in dire need. Disregarding novel treatments is ultimately shortsighted and needlessly puritanical. This article will discuss several ways psychedelics have shown great promise in treating mental illnesses. However, a complete discussion of the...

Mexico has a long history of drug cartels, and the Sinaloa cartel is one of the most notorious. Based in the northwestern state of Sinaloa, the cartel is known for its brutal violence and large-scale drug trafficking operations. Its origins can be traced to the Guadalajara cartel, one of Mexico's most prominent crime organizations in the early 1980s. In recent years, the Sinaloa cartel has been involved in a bloody turf war with another drug cartel, the Juarez cartel. This conflict has resulted in hundreds of deaths and shows no signs of stopping. Not familiar with the cartel? Here's a...

It’s no mystery that what is trending in fashion is usually just the latest style of our favorite, beloved celebrities. Hollywood’s elite has always driven the fashion Ferrari, if you will. But in the race to claim Hollywood for its own, will the same fast fashion trends of yesteryear win out or will we finally see sustainable fashion trends creep ahead?  Fast Fashion Trends What is fast fashion? Fashion is considered fast when it follows a seasonal calendar from runway to consumer in a rapid or trending cycle.  Consumer demand for instant gratification and the need to have what is...

Emotional numbness, whether it comes as a gnawing symptom or as a means of protection, is a state of mind where a person is apathetic to all experiences and emotions. They are too lost to act and can only go about their lives as “going through the motions.” It is a desolate and isolating way to live. However, does this mean they have to face it by themselves? This state of mind does not have to be faced alone—there are many ways that you can help a person rise above this stoic and solemn way of living. Ordeals of the...

Perfection, despite being an ideal that many aspire to obtain in themselves, is one of humanity’s greatest delusions. What can be seen as perfect to one, may not be so for another. This want can swiftly turn into an obsession, as desperate pairs of eyes search for the slightest perceived fault in their reflections. However, are there ways to stop this obsession with self-perfection? Stopping the obsession for self-perfection is possible, but not as swift or intangible as the obsession itself. The so-called imperfections to be found in the human form can be embraced without loathing. How to silence this...

Email marketing is widely considered to be one of the best forms of digital marketing out there. It is still one of the most reliable forms of marketing and is used by many businesses today. One of the reasons that email marketing is so appealing to businesses is because it allows you to communicate with your customers on your own terms. Email controls how and when you want to communicate with your customers. With companies like Mailchimp and Constant Contact making marketing through email so easy, there is no reason for you not to be trying to leverage the strengths...

As a person just entering adulthood, there are a few aspects of life that school doesn’t cover: taxes, healthcare, insurance, and, oddly enough, parties. You can have a college-style frat party with kegs, chips, and pizza rolls. However, events like children’s birthday parties, anniversaries, graduations, etc., are more difficult to traverse through. Details like decor, activities, and goodie bags can take up preparation time, leaving you with limited time to handle the most crucial aspect of a good party: the food. Food is the make or break of a good party, and trying to prep and cook everything can be...

More and more, we’re learning the importance of taking care of our teeth. Your mouth can be a source of disease and decay that spreads to your whole body, so if you’re thinking of putting it off or not getting dental work done altogether — don’t! The long term health and financial costs of letting your teeth decay could far outweigh what you might owe to get started now. Treating What’s Reversible at Home Letting your oral health fall to the wayside from time to time is nothing to be ashamed of, however, you should always be on the lookout...

A house can be a place of comfort and security, but it also means you’re tethered to one geographical location. Your work, relationship, and life, in general have to be around your home or it becomes inconvenient. While this works for most, others prefer a free-spirited approach.  Individuals like this often trade in their homes for a van, it helps if you work remotely. With the recent hike in real estate prices, more people are embracing the van life. We’ve heard of unfortunate incidents lately regarding nomads, which makes this subject important.  If you’ve been thinking of opting for a...