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Monday, April 10, 2017

Top 5 Value for Money Investments

"An ideal investment is the one which reaps infinite returns for the generations to come!!"
Whenever the idea of investment comes, one of the first questions that pop in our mind is whether it would reap good returns or not. Then we proceed on to probe on the risks involved, investment tenure and other prerequisites before actually investing.
In this short piece, we explore interesting, easy to plan achieve investments that would make you feel content with the returns and have lesser risks in the market with the returns touching the sky and getting more and more with the time.
1. Investing for a Skill/Education: Education is one of the most expensive investment avenues these days. Acquiring a skill, implementing it, getting well versed in it consumes a lot of time, money and concentration. When worked hard and accomplished, the returns can be infinite. This means that you can find work and continue on it for as long as you want to. The gains are not only in terms of monetary returns, which are consistent and are usually on a rise, but also in terms of respect, experience and chance to invest more in your family and assets.
2. Real Estate/House: A lot of old and experienced people regard real estate as a pinnacle of investment or asset creation. Once someone starts transacting in terms of real estate, his outlook towards money is totally changed. An increase in the price of stocks, mutual funds is not as stable as that of a land or a house. Moreover, the emotional worth of an asset created in real estate is remarkable.

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Yes, undoubtedly, you need to have some net worth and status before venturing into this investment class, but the returns would make sure that the hard work you have put in to create wealth via real estate is all worth it.
3. People: For any manager or a business owner, the people working under him are his prime assets. Investing wise and well in the people will pay him off enormously, irrespective of the amount invested and time consumed over that investment.
Further, versatility makes it easier to find what kind of investment can suit your people. Complementary insurance, perks, bonuses, trips, education, skill trainings, assets, cheaper loans etc., there are numerous ways in which you can decide how do you want to invest. Investment is people earns you more loyalty (which can never have a price tag), better results, higher efficiency and several such fruits which would enhance your business or get you a promotion.
4. Creating a second income source: When you have multiple uses of the money earned, why can't there be multiple income sources. Often, a second income source seeks some amount of investment, which does annoy people as they fail to realise its need. It is quite simple to analyse it though. The current job or business you are doing has come to you at a cost, which has gradually paid off via income and other tangible/intangible returns. You can create a source such as part time tuitions, blogging, baby sitting, product research etc., which give you a stable income and keep on giving more and more returns once you gain good experience. Second income source gets a further boost when you invest in acquiring a skill that in turn gets you another income source.
5. Planting Trees: Promoting Greenery in your neighbourhood is again an invaluable investment. A seed that nurtures into a plant, and further to a tree has a lot to give for the sunlight, water and care it receives. Interestingly, apart from sowing a seed and occasionally putting a fence around it, you don't have to spend anything at all. The sunlight is free and water requirement, even though being initially crucial, is later managed by the plant itself. Multiple returns that a single fully fledged tree gives include fresh air, fruits, wood, temperature control, shade,

What Is The Difference: Investing VS Trading

Investing vs Trading: What is the difference?
This is a commonly asked question that beginners have when they want to start managing their own brokerage accounts. Since most people are interested in stocks, I will use equities to explain the difference between these two strategies. Realistically, this goes far beyond equities, and there are many investment or assets types that I could use as an example.
What is an Investor?
A simple explanation of an investor is someone who buys stock in a company to make money off the companies operations. You commonly hear the terms Dividend Investor or the Buy and Hold Forever Strategy. This is someone who buys a stock because they think the company has the potential to grow in the long run. In macroeconomics, the long run is defined as over a year or more than one operating cycle. An investor will have a long-term outlook and some investors like Warren Buffet will buy and hold the same company for a lifetime.
What Does A Winning Investment Look Like?
A smart investor will look at the accounting and the fundamentals of a company because that is the way to see how a company has done in the past. Then they can speculate on how this company will do in the future.
The fundamentals of a business can be anything that gives a business an edge over their competition. For some companies, this won't be things that directly show up in their financial statements. For example, I invested in a REIT because they had the best management team. This management team was more experienced than their competitions and this investment outperformed all the other REITS.
From an accounting perspective, a good investment will have an increasing net income, a balance sheet with improving assets, and a great looking cash flow. You don't need to go to school and learn everything about financial statements but knowing the basics will help you with making informed investment decisions.
When someone holds a stock they want to make a profit through growth or get paid through dividends. This makes fundamentals and accounting important because they will tell you that this company can increase in size, continue paying you a dividend, or have a growing dividend.
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A trader is someone who will buy and sell stock due to price volatility. Price volatility is the short-term price changes. This means that a trader will look at the short term trends instead of how well the company is doing over the long run. A trader will focus less on fundamentals and accounting. Instead, their focus is on Technical Analysis and other short-term price drivers.
The timing of a trade will be much shorter than an investor's time frame. There are a few basic types of traders. One is a scalper or Day Trader who has extremely short term trades. By definition, these are people who hold a trade for less than a day. Another example is a swing trader. These traders hold an investment more than one day but will sell the trade off the trend swing which is normally less than a week.
What does a Successful trade look like?
This is really simple. A successful trade is when someone's trade hits their intended price target or they hit their profit goal. Since traders are in a trade for less time they are in the market and out of the market as quickly as possible. A trader wants their trade to hit its price target as quickly as possible.
Another important thing is that they will set price goals. A trader will go for a small gain at a time. An equities day trader might want 1 percent gain a day where a swing trader might set a goal of 5 percent a week.
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10 Essential Investor Tips For Successful Investing

Trading and investing into the financial markets has never been more popular. More and more people are starting to see the benefits of taking a little time to, first invest in themselves through a trading and investing education, but also using that knowledge on the financial markets.
Whilst traders may take quicker positions and investor will most likely be holding positions for much longer, perhaps months or even years. So, if you fancy investing into the financial markets successfully, and profit from companies you already know about like Google, Facebook or Microsoft, then these are the ten essential things that an investor must do and know before they start. Let's take a look...
1. What are your goals?
It sounds simple but many people start investing into a trillion dollar market without any type of plan which, let's face it, is essentially a gamble. Whilst it can be very simple to invest profitably for the long-term you must define your goals as this will align your expectations correctly, so you don't kick yourself in the teeth if you don't hit a million dollars in one day. For example, knowing whether you are investing for the next five or twenty-five years can make a huge difference to how you decide to invest.
2. Start early for compound interest
The single biggest reason to the success of most billionaires is the power of 'compound interest'. Even Albert Einstein regarded this as the 'eighth wonder of the world'. It basically means that your money makes you money as all the gains you make you put back into an investment so it compounds and builds over time. Sounds good right? It definitely is! The earlier you start the better but no matter how old you are it's never too late to start but imperative that you do actually start!
3. Every little helps
No matter how little or how big you can invest, it is well worthwhile investing on a regular basis. It sounds so simple but most people don't see the point in investing just $10 per month. However, if you look to the future by the time you're very old that amounts to a lot especially if you parked it into some good investments over the years. Of course, most people have a 'spend today and save tomorrow' mentality and that's the trap folks. Save and invest regularly to reap the rewards in the long run - you'll be glad you did.
4. Diversify
It's imperative to spread your capital across a wide range of investments to reduce your risk and increase potential returns over the long-term. Whilst some investments are doing poorly some others may be doing great, thereby balancing it out. However, if you're fully invested into just one thing then it's either 100% right or wrong. There are thousands of markets across currencies, stocks, commodities and indices so the opportunity is there.
5. Educate yourself
By far the most important tip. You must educate yourself and learn your craft. After all if you're investing your hard-earned capital it makes sense to do your homework. Even if you read all the articles here and watched all the videos you'll be doing far better than the majority of investing wannabes who simply give away their money to the markets.
6. Have practical expectations
Of course, we all want that million dollar investment and for many it will come at some point. But you can't plan for that, if it happens great if not then you still need a plan to survive and to reach your goals as discussed in the first tip. Remember it's the journey that's the most beautiful part and what you do on a daily basis that makes the difference.
7. But don't limit yourself
It's important one must remain conservative in deciding which investment to take. However, that shouldn't limit you to just what you know. Be creative and find opportunities no matter how uncomfortable they may be. After all if it was that comfortable everyone would be doing it. Be adventurous in finding opportunities but be conservative in deciding which ones to take.
8. Manage your risk
Successful investing is all about managing risk. If you have $1,000 to invest then there's no point in putting all of that on just one investment. You're basically saying it has a 100% success rate... which of course is highly unlikely. If you follow the steps above, like making sure you diversify, then you'll be on the right path.
9. Review constantly
A very simple step to achieving more from what you are already doing is to review your investments constantly. However, this does not mean to look at your profit and loss of a five-year investment every single day - you'll never make it to the fifth year as markets move up and down. But it's important to review what investments have worked and have not worked. Concentrate on doing more of the stuff that has worked and find out where you're going wrong with the stuff that hasn't.
10. Have fun!
Sounds simple but most people forget that are best work comes from when we enjoy the process. Whilst investing is a serious process you are allowed to enjoy it too. In fact the buzz of finding an opportunity, researching it, investing into it and then seeing the result is exciting in itself.
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Investing In Yourself: Why You Should Start Investing In Yourself

The word "investment" is thrown around in so many ways. The word is even used where it doesn't exactly belong. So, why and how should you exactly invest in yourself? I am going to be explaining 3 great reasons why you should start investing in yourself and provide a couple ways to wisely invest in yourself as well as in your future! By the end, hopefully it will be clear how important it is to invest in yourself and to begin this investment today!
3 Great Reasons To Invest In Yourself
1. Confidence Building - Investing in yourself will give you a massive confidence boost. Knowing that you are growing yourself mentally or financially or any other way is an amazing and rewarding feeling. This can lead to being able to achieve personal goals, scout new ways to become better financially or romantically or whatever else, or even just advancing in your current career. This also allows an open door for you to have more respect and love for yourself because you realize the fact that you made a commitment to treat yourself with such things and are going to do so.
2. Higher Earnings - If you want to make the big bucks, you'll have to invest in yourself. Before someone is willing to invest in you, you must first invest in yourself. If you do this educationally, you will be able to achieve possible growth in almost any industry available. Education is something you should never stop growing, learn as much as you can and watch as you reach potential you didn't think was possible. Have you ever wanted to be rich?
3. You're Worth It - The main reason to invest in yourself is because You Are Worth It! I try to get this message planted in the mind of my children because it is a very valuable lesson. You should never settle for being less than your potential can actually reached. Everyday should be a rewarding challenge to grow your potential to new heights. If you have the mindset that you are worth more than you have regardless of the situation, you will see massive growth in everything you do. This reason to invest in yourself is hands down the most important one.
2 Great Ways To Invest In Yourself
1. Educationally - There are all types of different ways you can invest in yourself educationally and it's very recommended that you do so. Your brain can hold a bunch of information! Never fear education, accept and welcome it! Any seminars or work shops you've been invited to or heard about recently that you didn't think anything of, well start thinking about them! I am not a real estate professional, I don't even own a house paid in full at this time. However, I have been to countless real estate seminars just because I love being informed! If I ever do decide to grow a real estate career, I'm already prepared.
2. Financially - I understand that this one will be tricky especially if you have little available funds to begin with. However, if you want to grow your income level substantially then investing in yourself financially is an absolute must! You could do this with stocks, real estate, a business, or anything else that will bring you income. If you do this though, you need to look for Return on Investments! I personally don't do stocks because I don't see a good enough Return on Investment. Luckily, there's plenty of other ways to invest in yourself financially with fantastic Return on Investments such as real estate or direct selling.
A Couple Final Tips
1. Make a 5 Year Plan - Have you ever done this during college or high school or maybe even had to tell a potential employer this during an interview? Well, people do this for a reason. Writing things down in general makes it easier to retain the information as well as commit yourself to doing what it is you wrote. So make your five-year plan and put it somewhere in which you will be able to see it daily! When stress overwhelms you, this plan will generally calm you down a little being able to realize you are exactly where you want to be in your steps of achieving your ultimate potential and goals.
2. Get The Ball Rollin' - I'm a huge planner! I plan everything I do strategically. I plan exactly how I am going to make my coffee in the morning! Yes, it's that extreme but I enjoy it! Planning is great, however, you must learn to take action! I was one of those people in which would think and plan everything but not get a lot done! I had to Get The Ball Rollin' and after I was done planning, I had to start executing my plan!
Investing in yourself and in your future are very important if you are wanting to achieve big goals or dreams. Ask anybody who has achieved high success in anything and they will tell you how important it is and how much they've had to do it in order to get to where they are currently. Do not be afraid to put some money on the line for a potential reward later on. Just make sure that your money is going to something that will be rewarding and has a high Return on Investment!
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How to Plan Your Investments

Whether you are an individual or a corporate body planning your investments ahead is of at most importance. As planning your investments means planning your future financial status and meeting unforeseen with ease and confidence it has become life blood that makes your path of hardships a bed of roses. Planning your finances involve planning your inflows and outflows i.e., In short managing the entire flow of funds during a certain course of time.
Thus, it is a must for anyone to plan your investments well in hand so; that your future will be safe and you can encounter any issue with ease and comfort. A proper investment planning would make your financial distress also a bliss as you always have a surplus reserve for different unforeseen of life. The reasons for financial distress could be multitudinous but the survival rate is higher and quicker for those who are financially planned when compared to those who are not. For having a proper investment planning you must follow few but regular steps which will save you at the eleventh hour. Let us look at few steps that you must follow to cushion yourself financially and to get a tag of well investment planner.
• The first and foremost step in investment planning is to assess your income. Asses all your inflows, which must include any sort of long term or annual cash inflows that you are expecting.
• Once you assessed your cash inflows, the next major step is to set a goal that could be any specific aspect that you would like to achieve with the money you are going to save from this year onwards.
• Once you set forth your goals and assess your inflows the next step is to plan your savings. The other way planning your investments. To plan your investments well you must know what your risk coefficient is and how much profits you want to make out of your little investments. To know this you must look at variety of financial and demographic and socio- economic factors that affect you and your family's lifestyle.
• Once you are done with the assessment of your risk coefficients and return expectations the next big leap is to set an investment strategy. Under this, you will choose among different investment alternatives that are available to you based on your risk and profit margins.
• Once you choose a basket of investment options, go with the ones that are convenient for you in terms of time horizon, maturity period and return margins and so on. Having a clear investment strategy would not only make you a good investment planner but also a supersaver to your own self and to your family at times of emergencies.
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Some Amazing Facts About Apple

With the release of every new iPhone begins the huge waiting lines to grab one. Quite obvious! Because of the range of smart features and apps iPhones offer, they are worth investing. While you might know a lot about the iPhone you are using, we are sure there are certain surprising and interesting facts about Apple you are unaware of.
We've compiled a few facts about iPhones and the top iOS app development company, Apple.
1. iPhone Before Apple's iPhone - You might feel amazed to know that before Apple ever released the iPhone, the name was already patented by the Cisco Systems. In fact, they litigated Apple for naming its smartphone as 'iPhone'. The first iPhone by Cisco was a VoIP phone, which allowed users to make Skype calls without using a computer. Ultimately, both the companies reached an agreement, and have kept their rights to the name.
2. iPhone was conceptualized in late 1980s - Back in 1983, the developer of Apple computer, Hartmut Esslinger idealized a landline phone that had features somewhat similar to today's iPhone and iPad with a stylus-controlled interface. Though, the design was never developed into a real iPhone, it's surprising that Apple had iPhone ideas years ago. Just imagine, how the iPhone landscape and custom iPhone app development would look if that old prototype in 1983 had been released.
3. Bono exist in every iPhone - If you look closely to your iPhone, you'll find that the artist's icon in your Music app is originally a silhouette of Bono Vertigo - the U2 singer.
4. The App Store was the first place to download an iOS app legally - One of the most astonishing facts about Apple was the App Store, which was the only place to download free or paid iOS apps legally.
5. Samsung Manufactures iPhone's Processors - Now this might surprise you greatly. While it is true that Samsung and Apple are arch rivals in the smartphone field, they both are partnered with each other. Apple has given Samsung the contract to make its computer chips.
6. 700 iPhones sold by far - Last year in March, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that Apple has sold nearly 700 million iPhones. Reports on Apple's earnings suggest that growing iPhone sales may soon touch 800 million.
7. Texting became the trend with iPhones - Over 22% of people believe that sending a SMS is far better than calling. It started when Apple presented SMS.
8. iPhone was the Invention of the Year - Seeing the popularity of Apple iPhone, the Time Magazine named it as the "Invention of the Year" in 2007. It was indeed a revolutionary development.
[ads-inner] 9. The iPhone was named Purple - In the early days when the iPhone was being engineered, the nickname for the new phone was named as "Purple". Even the iPhone section at the Apple headquarters was called "Purple Dorm" by the developers.
10. 2 Million iPhone apps - According to the reports, there are over 2 million iOS apps available in the Apple app store (as of June 2016). With this, the Apple app store becomes the second largest app store after Android, which has over 2. 2 million apps. This also makes Apple as the top iOS app development company.
11. iPhone 4 names Antennagate - The new metal design of iPhone 4 caused extensive problems among the users when it was found that calls were getting disconnected on holding the phone in a certain way. Because of its severity, it earned the name of Antennagate.
12. Steve Jobs pranked with Starbucks - It was in 2007 when Apple was introduced for the first time by CEO Steve Jobs. He made a prank call to Starbucks and ordered over 4,000 lattes and cancelled it immediately. This was certainly a good thing for the barista who took that call.

Simple Cleaning To Elongate The Life Of Your Tablet Or Device

Anticipation is one thing that carries over from the holiday season. It's in the air on Christmas Eve and lingers into the New Year. As the last notes of Old Lang Synge fade away, we take down the Christmas decorations and gear up for life after January 1st. The holidays may have come and gone, but there's still fun to be had; especially if you got a hot new tech device over the holidays.
A Tale Worthy of a Belated Christmas Present
If your family's anything like mine, the minute there's a new trendy toy to play with, everybody wants to try it out. My mom got a new laptop this Christmas. Like clockwork, the device made the rounds at our festive gatherings over the last week. Did I mention I have five nieces?
Fast forward to New Year's Day, and my mother's once pristine laptop is full of:
· Sticky spots
· Smudges
· Dirt
· Fingerprints
The screen looks passable when it's back lit, but as soon as the power goes off, you can see the evidence of all the grubby-fingered borrowers swathed across the screen. In an effort to restore the laptop's original glow, I went online to find a solution. I got more than I bargained for.
A Lesson in Post-Holiday Tech Accessories
After a little research I began looking for an all-inclusive cleaning product. The funny thing is people always ask for the latest iPod, iPad, laptop, or smartphone, but very few recipients think to ask for practical accessories to go with them. I looked at:
· Solutions
· Cloths
· Static clings
· Aerosol sprays
Nothing quite had the ease and portability that fit my mom's on-the-go lifestyle. It was then that I remembered seeing sticky screen wipes at a conference I'd attended several months before. To my relief, I found several companies that offer a full line of screen cleaning products.
They market currently supplies quality:
· Sticky clean stickers
· Microfiber cloths
· Sticky screen wipes
These silicone and microfiber products are the gift that keeps on giving. The silicone adhesion is residue-free and the microfiber square removes debris, is washable, and reusable. I got my mom the travel microfiber cloths so she always has them on hand wherever she goes.
Best of all, the products and packaging (where applicable) are customizable when you order in bulk. Not only did my mom get the scratch-free pristine clean she needed, she also discovered a unique way to advertise her small business.
You can follow in her footsteps. After all, it is the New Year. Why not make a resolution to give customers a piece of purposeful marketing? They gain the flawless beauty of a clean screen and you gain a potential customer. It's a win-win.

Robotics: A Look at The Future Technology

What do you know about the future of the robotics? Well, we can't say anything for sure as technology is evolving at a rapid pace in all areas, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. However, one thing is obvious: Robots will have a great role in the life of a common man as well, not to mention that they will be used in the industries as well.
A research firm made 10 predictions for robotics that we are going to talk about in this article. The list has some really interesting forecasts that may have a great impact on our society and business.
Robots And the future of surgery
Nowadays, surgeons are using robotics in their surgical operations. As a matter of fact, technological development in AI, navigation, computer vision, MEMS sensor and other technologies have been making the robots consistently better.
Moreover, robotics will speed up the process of innovation, hence disrupting and modifying the paradigm of the future business operations. In addition, robotics can sharpen the competitive edge of a company by improving quality, and increasing productivity. Given below are some predictions that will help you get a glimpse of the future of robotics.
1. Growth of Robotics
In 2019, about 30% of the use of robotics in industries will be in the form of a RaaS model of business. This will help businesses cut down on the cost of robot deployment.
2. Robotics Officer
In 2019, about 30% of the major organizations of the world will use a chief robot officer in order to make their businesses better.
3. Evolving Competition
In 2020, large organizations will be able to choose from different vendors with the entrance of new players in the multi-billion dollar industry of information and communications in order to increase the deployment of robotics.
4. Talent Race
In 2020, the growth of robots will boost the talent race. As a result, about 35% of the jobs related to robotics will be vacant and the mean salary will go up by at least 60%.
5. Regulations
In 2019, the governments will introduce new regulations related to robots in order to preserve jobs and resolve privacy, safety and security concerns.
6. Software-defined robots
In 2020, about 60% of these machines will rely on cloud-based apps in order to introduce new skills, apps and cognitive capabilities. As a result, the world will see a robotic marketplace that will be cloud-based.
7. Collaborative robots
In 2018, about 30% of the robots will be smart collaborative machines that will be 300% faster than the robots of today. Plus, they will be safely work around humans.
8. RoboNet
In 2020, about 40% of the commercially available robots will be part of a net of shared intelligence. As a result, the overall operational efficiency of the robots will go up by 200%.
9. Automating of operations
Two years from now, around 35% of the big organizations, such as health, logistics, and utilities will use the robots for the purpose of automating operations.
10. E-commerce
In 2018, around 45% of the major international e-commerce companies will use robots in their delivery operations and fulfillment warehousing.
So, hopefully, this will give you a pretty good idea of how the robotics will shape the world in a few years from now.
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8 Things You Need To Do To Record Good Audio

Monitoring speakers are necessary when recording audio, especially if you want to achieve great results. However, studio speakers can't do the job by themselves, so if you already have a pair of high quality studio monitoring speakers yet are still making crappy audio, then maybe you're doing a few things wrong. Here are 8 things you can do to achieve the results you want:
Record with good-sounding instruments 
Before you start recording, you need to make sure that none of the instruments are faulty or out of tune. If an instrument needs new strings or heads, replace and tune it before the session. Old guitar strings also sound bad, so you might want to restring your guitars as well.
Avoid recording your guitar with reverb 
You should only record your guitar with reverb if it's absolutely necessary and if you're 100% sure that you're not going to change it during mixdown. Otherwise, you should record it dry, especially if you don't really think it'll fit with the arrangement. If the guitarist can't play without reverb, you can make up for it by adding some to his headphones from your software.
Avoid recording in the red 
Digital clipping makes a recording sound bad, and once you do that you can no longer go back and fix it. This is why you should avoid recording in the red as much as possible. You can just record at a lower volume, and just raise the volume in your mix. Again, you can't remove clipping, so you might as well just prevent it from happening.
Use the right microphone(s) 
Not using the right microphone can result in an awful vocal track, so make sure you are actually using the right one. Condenser microphones are what you'd normally see in studios, and probably what you should be using. Dynamic microphones work for some vocals and styles, but obviously not everything. Compare the two and use the one that fits your recording needs.
Record with good-quality cables 
If you want a high-quality recording, it's ideal to invest in high-quality equipment. Cables do matter even though they may not matter as much as the microphone you're using or the kind of pre-amp you have. They still have a say in the overall sound of the record, so don't go cheap.
Take your time 
Rushing is often a bad thing, and this also applies to recording audio. While some artists may work under pressure, the majority generally don't. Don't expect a vocalist to be able to produce all the vocal tracks to an album in just a short time. Perfection takes time.
Be in the correct position 
A good-sounding room and some acoustic treatment are definitely necessary for recording a great audio, but so does the position of the microphone. You can't just stand in the middle of your bedroom and sing into the microphone you're holding and still expect to record a good audio. Not all positions are ideal for achieving a great vocal performance, so determine where you should properly position yourself in the room before you start recording. The position of your monitoring speakers also matter, as they will sound different depending on where they are in the room.
Record at 24 bits instead of 16 
Now that we have 24 bits, it doesn't really make sense to record at 16 bits anymore, unless your computer is really slow. It gives you more range of possible volumes in your files and you won't have to worry about recording into the red. Plus, if you really need it to be 16 bits, you can always convert it to 16 from 24.
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Pros and Cons of Lithium Ion Batteries

The lithium-ion battery is very popular in a wide range of household electronics. They are common in items like MP3 players, phones, PDAs and laptops. Similar to other technologies, the lithium-ion battery has a wide range of pros and cons.
The pros:
High energy density - A major benefit is the high energy density of the lithium-ion battery. This gives the battery a high-power rating while still remaining at a relatively small size. The compact size makes it a popular choice in the mobile industry.
Low maintenance - There is no need to provide maintenance to the batteries to maintain their performance. Other types of batteries, such as the nickel-based units require a regular discharge to maintain optimal performance.
Quick charging - the lithium-ion battery is quick charging. The time-frame to fully charge is a lot less than alternatives in the market. This is a major reason why they are used in phones and tablets that are in need of the daily charging with regular use.
Light - They are relatively lightweight and small which makes them a practical choice in a wide-range of applications. In addition to small items like a phone, they are also a popular choice for electric cars and golf carts. Plus, they are commonly used in the aerospace industry.
Low self-discharge - The majority of batteries lose a certain amount of charge after disconnecting from a power source. But, the lithium-ion battery has a discharge rate that is much lower than other types of batteries. For instance, nickel-cadmium would lose its charge at a much faster rate even if the battery is left unused.
Longevity - This type of battery has great longevity and continues to give reliable performance over a very long period. Plus, they can receive a regular charge without seeing much of a difference in its capacity.
The cons:
Expensive - The process of making the lithium-ion battery is quite long and expensive. On average, this type of battery costs nearly 40 percent more to produce compared to the nickel-cadmium battery.
Transportation - It isn't the easiest type of battery to transport and has several restrictions in place. For instance, it isn't possible to transport the lithium-ion battery in high volume by air. However, it is still possible to fly with a few devices with the batteries in general luggage.
Circuit protection - The usable lifespan can be shortened if the battery is regularly overcharged. Also, these batteries have a built-in protection circuit to maintain the current and voltage and guarantee it is kept within safe limits.
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How To Play Video Games

The obvious answer is no, you shouldn't, but at the same time it does raise questions about what we are doing as a society and what we are missing out on. Instead of going and achieving dreams and accomplishing goals we are sitting in front of a YouTube screen watching others enjoy themselves. A good example of this is a YouTube star that goes by the name of PewDiePie.
 PewDiePie is famous for his videos where he will play video games and make comments about them.
Sounds like a fun little hobby, but for him it is a full-time job where he raked in over $7 million dollars in 2014 himself and at one point was purchased by Disney. Now what does that say about a society when instead of playing video games we now watch other people have fun playing them. It is odd that we have the need to watch someone accomplish their goals or dreams and never actually accomplish any of ours. Another good example is how important celebrity gossip has become in our society (An easy pun on this article). Of course you must have heard of the Kardashians, or maybe a hundred other celebrities who you have heard of, but know nothing about. What is our strategy, why do we sit and eat up all of this information when it has nothing to do with us in our daily lives?
We want to accomplish something, but by talking about all of this nonsense nothing is actually being accomplished. Maybe we should stop talking, complaining, or making a mockery of things that do not pertain to us and start dealing with stuff that does. By doing this we may actually be accomplishing what we want to do instead of eyeing up what other people are accomplishing. At the same time, sure some people do like making jokes of other people that they do not know, or complain about them and they do receive benefits. Looking back at the Shia LeBeouf video, there are pun videos that have received tens of millions of views. "Shia LeBeouf - Just Do It" is a complete joke on itself. It is entertaining and funny with a bunch of stupid motions thrown in. That is what we need. We need something that is entertaining to watch, yet at the same time the video to be motivating. While it is a joke to itself he is doing what he wants and he is trying to get other people to do it too through the power of motivation. So instead of watching other people achieve what they want through YouTube and other means, go achieve yours. JUST DO IT!
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Reasons Why You Should Play Puzzle Games More

Games are generally entertaining, but you can get so much more than just entertainment when you choose puzzle games. The puzzles do entertain, but at the same time they exercise the brain, thus increasing intelligent growth and learning ability. They are not good only for children, but also adults because they improve the brain function. The problems are stimulating and they help you test ingenuity. There are so many reasons you should consider playing puzzle games more and they include the following.
1. Puzzles help improve intelligence quotient
As a player, your IQ level will be raised because the puzzles force you to reason and think beyond what is usual. You end up using memory, general knowledge, problem solving skills, logic and spatial imagery and they all work together in sharpening your intellect because you learn challenge overcoming.
2. The puzzles are educative
This can be said for puzzles because they employ research skills and you end up learning new words and proper spellings of the same hence you improve language and spelling skills. Creativity, concentration and reasoning are some of the other areas that puzzles work on making you a better leaner. Whether you are playing word find, letter games, jigsaw puzzles and others, you will reap educational benefits and have some fun while at it.
3. They play a role in enhancing motor skills
This is especially beneficial for children because they are at a stage where they are learning to hold a pencil. The puzzles can help speed up this learning process because they need to hold objects; other than pencil they would need to hold jigsaw puzzle pieces and move them from place to place till they find their rightful places. Peg-hole puzzles are just as helpful in improving motor skills and they all together develop and enhance eye-hand coordination.
4. Puzzles help in improving cognitive ability
They help in enhancing visualizing and understanding of whole part relationship in children. Kids get to learn lots when dealing with numbers, shapes and colors because they need to figure out where the objects belong. Advanced level puzzles on the other hand help adults in enhancing language skills. Puzzles like scrabble, Sudoku and mathematical puzzles as well as crosswords are all beneficial.
5. They help in improving social skills
Even though puzzles can be handled and enjoyed by an individual, they become even more fun when there is more than one player because they introduce some sense of competition hence every player gives best attempts. The players need to share, coordinate, follow and lead and this helps in improving social skills that are very important. They also offer a great platform to learn how to best deal with frustrations that are common with puzzles that prove to be difficult.
6. The puzzles help in increasing and improving productivity
This is because they offer a fun way of memorizing, grasping and learning content in a given subject area. Students have easy time learning because they do not feel too pressured to understand and they instead learn the concepts subconsciously while playing and enjoying the game.

Top Benefits of Playing Games

Games play a crucial part when it comes to maintaining a healthy body, mind and soul. The phrase "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" very well fits here. There are different types of games that children can participate in to increase their physical and mental skills and at the same time enjoying it thoroughly.
Know the different benefits of playing games
• Discipline- games will make children more patient, active and disciplined
• Competition- games will help in generating fair, strong and healthy spirit of competition. It will also help in conducting that positive competition indeed and is the most active and best way of competition especially in student life
• Unity- games teach children about unselfish play, sense of belonging and teamwork. Besides, it will encourage them in playing for the team instead of their personal accomplishment
• Confidence- games will boost morale when children perform and also when they excel towards specific skills. It will also improve body postures and self esteem which makes them feel determined and more confident
• Strength- games keep the body in shape and offer strength to one's physical fitness. Not only this game also tone up muscles as well as strengthen the bones of their body
• Building factor and energy- games will improve a child's immune system that gives them good body and health. It channelizes and upholds their mental and physical energy in a strong, positive and active way. The best part is it will energize the body and offer a lot of inspiration

Games provide encouragement to children for facing the tough challenges of life and offers physical strength that is required for doing their work. Without games, children become pessimistic, boring, dull and experience failure in life. Games are also a vital aspect of education and assist students in developing their minds and physique. In fact, games and studies should be balanced to develop a student's personality. The foundation for a successful and good life are always laid during the school days. The different games and the sport field teach different optimistic things in a student's life. Above all it will help develop a positive attitude, excellent sense of humor, cheerful nature, sportsmanship, valiant will power, team spirit and strong physique. A healthy mind always resides in a body that is healthy, hence games must be practiced on a day to day basis amid all the students. It is one of the important things to remember.
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4 Tips To Earn More Ultimate Team Coins In FUT 17

If you are a football fan, then you definitely know about the FIFA ultimate team and FIFA coins. The FIFA coins also known as FUT coins make the currency in FIFA Ultimate Team and they make it possible for you to purchase consumables and players; you can also buy packs using the coins. The console you have selected to play on is what determines how you get to build up the coins. Creating your ultimate team must be your greatest aim when playing the game and the truth is that this can prove challenging if you do not have the FUT coins or enough coins for that matter.
You can decide to buy FUT packs using real money and selling of cards in the transfer market to earn the coins. The other simple way of making the coins is by buying players when they are cheap, especially when everyone seems to be low on coins only for you to sell them later at a profit. For the second approach to work perfectly for you, remember to choose highly ranked players with impressive ratings rather than players who have little to offer. Player auctions do work when you are right with your timings. Whichever way you choose to go, there are things important to remember if at all you want to make and earn more FUT 17 coins.
Tip 1 - Play on
If there is one simple way of gaining the valuable currency in the game, then it would be to play the fame. Earn more coins by engaging in online and offline matches, tournaments and even game against your playmates. You can take advantage of FUT champion mode to gather decent coins; you never know it might even fetch you a player pack or two in the process.
Tip - Do not ignore the catalogue
If there is one thing that most players miss out on is the coin boost that can be enjoyed from the catalogue. It has lots of items you can buy and by accessing the window and choosing to buy coin upgrades, you will end up enjoying the extra currency when you play a full match. Try out the catalogue and see where it gets you.
Tip 3 - Do not hold on to flops
Truth is you are likely to have lots of players in your squad that you never use at all. Instead of holding onto them for no reason at all, flog them to transfer market and make your cash. They may not be valuable to you, but they could mean something to others and their prices might even shock you. Alternatively, you can discard them for a few hundreds of coins depending on card quality they hold. Bronze and silver players may fetch you less, but may be more valuable on the market so do your research, then choose the best way to get rid of the flops.
Tip 4 - Go on a bargain hunt
If you are using the transfer market, then so not be afraid to use any available bargain deals. You can look for fixtures coming up and then try to evaluate which players will be in demand. Create a list of such players and then buy them cheap and hold on to them so you sell them at top price later.

Everything You Need to Know About Pokemon

Pokemon is a game by Nintendo, which can also be played on mobile devices around the world. Although Pokemon is targeted at children, it's been discovered that some adults love the game. It was first launched 20 years ago, and so many people have been keeping up with it since then. Pokémon Go is a new version of the game, which players can use for the first time on their mobile devices. Below are the things you need to know about the Pokemon.
Real Pronunciation
Most people pronounce the game as Pokey Man Or Poke-EE-mon, but its actual pronunciation is Poke-uh-mon. A kind of articulation that makes you feel as if you are speaking Jamaican language. Parents should note this, so they don't embarrass their kids in the presence of their friends when they pronounce the game.
Who to play Pokemon:
Pokemon is not meant for all children, so therefore it is not safe for children under the age of nine. It's a game designed for players to go around his surrounding to catch Pokemon; the players are warned to be vigilant at all times in their neighborhood. A body known as NSPCC who are into children's charity has warned children to be careful when playing it because Pokemon can appear from any angle so they should be watchful of dangerous places like near roads and the likes.
Don't go anywhere without telling your parent or guardian:
The NSPCC also warns that there may be other people in the neighborhood who are also finding Pokemon and could meet tell kids to travel with them to catch Pokemon, so children should always ensure they report to their parent or guardian before going for such journey and not decide for themselves, and some players can lure people to areas that could be dangerous, so every player has to be careful.
Restrict your financial information:
The NSPCC children charity body also warns that people should be careful of buying things with real money in the game and the information you let out through your phone in the process.
Why people talk about Pokemon
The game has millions of downloads and its topping game chart download in many of the countries it's released to, and it's the first time it is going to be played on mobile device no need for console to play it, It is more easily available for all those who wants to play, and it is also free to download. The updated version of the game is so familiar with virtual Pokemon seen in real life environment places like a living room, garden e.t.c using your mobile device.
Pokemon encourages calculations:
Pokémon card game supports math practice. The game involves card that are numbered with this figure coming from each other the kid is invited to calculate the numbers thereby infusing mathematical thought into the kid. The continuous calculating by playing the card will help the kid develop strong mathematical prowess.
Pokemon's Keywords:

  • Pokeball- What is use to capture Pokemon.
  • Gym-Place where players fight.
  • Pokemon-A virtual pocket monster.
  • Lures-An item used in the game to lure a Pokemon to a Pokestop.
  • Poker stop- A place where free item is giving to players
  • Team- A stage in the game when you can choose to be part of a team, red, yellow or blue.

Why Is Lego Still So Popular?

Lego has been a feature of many children's toy boxes for many years and more than just a few parents have discovered just how painful stepping on a stray brick can be! But, why has such a simple toy endured for so long?
Today, Lego sets come in many different types, as well as just the big box of standard bricks. Now you can get Star Wars sets and City sets, to mention but a few, and that's probably the first reason that this toy has managed to stay on top of its game.
Lego was first manufactured in 1949 and the now famous interlocking bricks were originally called "Automatic Binding Bricks". The first bricks were not very versatile, and they didn't lock together very well. The modern style of brick was first produced in 1958 and the basic design of the interlocking bricks hasn't changed since.
Despite that fact that the toy is now more than 50 years old, Lego has managed to keep the brand up to date and relevant by keeping up with the times. Many of the sets that are on sale today are branded around movies, like Star Wars or Batman. So, while the modest little plastic bricks will undoubtedly still end up loose in the toy box just as they always have done, they start life as a part of an exciting and up to date action figure set.
Unlike regular action figure sets, though, the bricks can be used to create anything. So, while a Harry Potter figure may be discarded once Wizards are no longer cool, a Harry Potter Lego set can still be morphed into Power Rangers, Transformers, or whatever else may be popular at the time.
In fact, most instructions for the sets are probably lost forever following the very first build. After that a child's imagination starts to run free and they begin to create their own robots, spacecraft, and jet planes. And, of course, the parents are just waiting for an excuse to get down on the carpet to lend a helping hand with the construction projects too.
Today Lego is a multibillion dollar enterprise that encompasses theme parks, retail stores, and movies like the recently released The Lego Batman Movie. All of which helps to keep the building blocks modern and relevant.
The other thing that helps keep Lego relevant is that is neither a boy's toy nor a girl's toy. Those little plastic blocks will work just as well as a doll house as they will a fortress or a tank. These blocks are durable too, so they can be handed down from one child to the next, or even one generation to the next.
Best of all, you can spend hours creating a masterpiece and then smash it all up and start all over again. There is no fiddling around with glue or paint and every single part can be reused in another model.
So, why is Lego still so popular? Because a set can start out as one thing and then become anything your imagination can come up with. While the sets may have become more complex and the figurines have become more detailed, the basic premise of Lego us that you put it together any way you like, over and over again. Who could ever get bored with that?
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Stunt Scooter Buying Guide

If you love skating parks and tricks, chances are you are looking into getting a Stunt Scooter also referred to as 'Stunts' or Freestyle Scooters.
Stunts are what you need if you are into bike tricks and want to make use out of your local skating park.
Don't worry if you aren't too sure what to look out for when buying one of these; we have you sorted with our stunts buying guide.
What is the Difference Between a Stunt Scooter and a Regular Scooter?
Before we delve into the stunts buying guide, it is important to know the difference between Stunt Scooters and regular Scooters.
A Freestyle Scooter is still a scooter nonetheless. A regular Scooter is designed to take you from one point to another. However, a stunt is designed for all the fun with its structure built for freestyle tricks.
Regular ones offer the following features:
They come with adjustable handlebars making them height-adjustable.
They feature springy decks that allow comfortable riding along pavements and other paths.
Freestyle Scooters also come with wheels in different sizes, and you would go for larger wheels for quicker speed.
Stunts on the other hand offer the following features:
They come with fixed handlebars for security when performing tricks.
The deck tends to be on the heavier side to withstand extra pressure.
Stunts typically come with smaller wheels structured for short speed bursts.
Who Should Use Stunt Scooters?
Anyone who loves Scooters and performing, or learning to show off, tricks at the skating rink can use a stunt.
However, when it comes to children, they are ideal for kids aged 5 and above. Remember that the Freestyle Scooter design factors tricks and jumps in mind; therefore, your child should already be conversant with riding scooters and ready to move to the more fun stuff.
If your child shows interest in trying stunts and goes the extra mile to learn them; it's time to get them a stunt.
A Buying Guide For Stunts
When buying Stunts, or any other gear for that matter, you want to make sure that you are making a worthwhile investment. That is where our simple stunt buying guide come in to help you find the right one.
Age-Appropriateness
The first important consideration will be if the Stunt is age-appropriate. For your kid, you want to get one specially constructed for use by children.
Deck and Handlebars
Once again, if you are buying one for your child, you want to get a Stunt with a shorter bridge, and shorter handlebars as well.
The shorter handlebars and deck ensures that it is right for your child's height and can comfortably accommodate their feet. Often, teenagers drive the construct and design of Freestyle Scooters.
Skill Level
Freestyle Scooters can accommodate beginners, but they might not cut it out for more skilled riders.
If you want one for a teenager, you ought to go for higher-end designs that are built to last. Look out for models that come with metalcore wheel and compression kits because they offer enhanced strength.
There you have it; with our simple Stunt Scooter buying guide, you are now ready to buy one for yourself or your child.

Easy Ways To Keep Playtime Safe And Fun For The Little Ones

Playgrounds are not only the means for kids to exhaust their pent up energies, but they are also the first learning workshops for their young minds and bodies. Commercial playground equipment is the perfect place to be on a sunny day. However playgrounds can also be a source of much worry for parents because of the playground related injuries. So if you are one of the parents who are always worried about the security of their kids on the playground, here are some tips for you to keep them safe and yourself free of worry.
Stay Mindful of The Temperature
If the commercial playground equipment is not in shade its temperature can rise and on a hot sunny day it can burn the little ones' skin. Slides and other equipment will absorb sun's heat so it would be advisable that you check the temperature of the surface of the equipment before letting your little ones climb on them.
Mind The Age When Choosing Playground Equipment
Even if there is foam padding for playground surfaces there is still danger for injuries by falling from height. Therefore an easy way out is to avoid injuries by sampling taking your kids to the commercial playground equipment that is age appropriate. If there is mixed equipment in the playground, then keep your children away from those that pose the threat of the injury. Likewise avoiding hard playground surfaces is also an added benefit for protecting from playground related injuries.
Keep Your Little Ones Hydrated
This is an important factor for the health of kids but it is especially relevant to the summer play time. Keep a water bottle handy or pack up their favorite juices for the time in commercial playgrounds. Make your little ones keep drinking a few sips every five or ten minutes so that they stay safe from the harmful effects of sun and heat.
While we are at the topic of heat, sun screen is equally relevant in this case. There is always a chance for skin burns if the weather is too hot. Therefore it is always advisable to dress the little ones in full sleeved clothes and pants and cover them sunscreen even if there is less exposed skin.
Stay Mindful of The Time of The Day
When you are making points to keep your kids safe, also add one to limit their play hours out of the peak times. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the temperature can get extremely high and can pose the easily avoidable risks. If there is no chance for your kids to play at another time, try choosing commercial playground equipment that is under the shade to keep the kids safe from excessive and direct exposure to sun.
Keep An Eye On Them
No matter how secure the equipment is or how safe the foam padding for playground surface is, it is always advisable that you keep an eye on your little ones. They can run and trip or fall off a piece of equipment even if it is not dangerous per see. Staying attentive to them will save them from injury and avoid tension and worry for you.
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School Bus Security: Ensure Your Kid&amp;#39;s Safety

Kids are notorious and they can't help, but play all over the bus. Be it parents or schools, safety has always been a big concern when it comes to kids. Though comparatively, school buses are a safer means of transportation for kids, however, the tension never leaves you when your children are on board. Transporting several children to & from school and ensuring their safety is a great responsibility. So, as many measure as possible should be taken in order to enhance the security of the kids. For instance, installing a video surveillance camera would prove to be quite resourceful and helpful in this regard.
Here are some steps that can be taken to augment the protection of kids in a school bus:
1) Record every Move: Install Surveillance Cameras.
A person performs as expected when he knows that he is being observed. Same implies to the driver, helper and each kid.
Whether it is about alert driving or treating little ones with kindness, the positioning of surveillance & security cameras would impel the driver to do anything and everything very cautiously. Cameras would not only work for the driver, but kids too. When they would know that everything is getting recorded, they are expected to behave in a better way.
Kids can be annoying at times and that could be quite distracting for the driver. For situations like this too, video surveillance cameras can prove to be of great help as they would remind the driver to concentrate more on the road rather than in the bus.
Furthermore, many cameras capture not only the video, but also the audio of the activities happening inside the bus. Thus, to keep a strict eye, it is advised to select these kinds of cameras. The ones with the wide angles would also prove to be beneficial.
Besides the above-stated points, such installations help the school administration to keep a check on various other things too, for example:
· Administration can get hold of students who try to steal things.
· Which students initiated the chaos, if happens, in the bus can be seen.
· Making sure whether the school norms are being followed or not.
· Activities like bullying or teasing other kids can be watched.
Furthermore, to substantiate any complaint, just play back the recording and confirm the facts.
2) Safety Guidelines
It is imperative to take the safety measures beforehand. One is that there should be certain rules that all students need to abide by. Anyone who does not adhere should be addressed.
Also, it is very crucial to inform everyone about the emergency exits so that if required, they can easily make their way out for themselves. The better the things are communicated; the better would be their safety.
Following are the guidelines that will assist you to enhance the safety of the riders:
· The driver should be restrained from drinking/eating while driving.
· No buffoonery.
· Whenever entering or leaving the bus, use handrails for support.
· Keep passages and emergency exits clear in case of emergency evacuation.
· Clearly instructing the riders about the guidelines and conveying do's & don'ts will allow the driver to drive in a preferred way without distractions.
3) Perform Timely Bus Maintenance
Again, maintenance is related to the safety of all the riders including students. Thus, it is always advisable to take preventive measures in order to minimize the breakdowns and keep the riders safe. With time and daily usage, wear and tear of the vehicle happens, which calls for timely evaluation and repair, especially of certain parts such as brakes, emergency exits, fuel tank, battery, seat-belts, lights, exhaust pipes, etc.
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5 Benefits of Arts and Crafts in Child Development

Logic will take you from A to B,
Imagination will take you everywhere.
-Einstein-
As quoted by Einstein, rather than logic, it is the imagination that will take you everywhere. So, give your kid the wings to fly as far as possible with their imagination.
When your kids insist and you buy art and craft toys for them, you are actually helping them in their overall development. Later, when the kids experiment with their colors and paintbrush, they are simultaneously improving their motor skills as well as having fun time. The bottom line is that when you let your kids get completely engrossed in their art and craft with their imagination, your little one absolutely enjoys themselves in the process of drawing a sketch, coloring, or building blocks while enhancing their various other skills.
Stimulating creativity with arts and crafts will not only increase the chances of your little one becoming the next Steve Jobs, but will also help him in becoming intellectual and confident. So, let us discuss some more benefits of arts and crafts:
Here they are:
1) Improves Coordination
Conventionally, the movement of both hands is involved in art and craft activities. These movements help in the development of bilateral coordination and fine motor skills. The crafts like cutting, drawing or coloring, are where both hands are involved. Additionally, fine motor skills are involved when a child draw shapes and cut them into patterns. This skill is important in other areas of their lives as they continue to grow. Besides, these skills similarly translate to other aspect of their lives, such as eating, showering, dressing, tying shoes and performing other daily activities.
2) Development of various Skills
Building blocks, molding and drawing with clay are some of the games that develop visual-spatial skill. However, with the easy accessibility of the gadgets, nowadays-even toddlers are aware of how to operate a smart phone. This implies that next generation children are taking in all the visual information before they even start reading or writing. We can call this information as the cues that we get from three-dimensional objects from digital media, books and television.
This cognitive development is very essential in kids as it improves their visual processing skills. When you are helping your little princess in making paper flowers; besides reinforcing the names of primary colors and identifying objects, you are boosting your child's visual processing abilities too.
3) Art encourages Creativity
A child's imagination has no limit and parents should not try to limit them as well. Art and craft activities for kids are a great way to let your children explore their imagination, wherein parents should act as a motivation catalyst. Let your children travel through their fascination and turn it into something substantial.
Creativity is thinking out of the box, bringing the innovative side of your kids, which further nurtures other artistic talents later in their life.
4) Arts and Crafts - Mode of Expression
Arts and crafts are a great mode of expressing emotions, thoughts and feelings. When it comes to kids, they have a brilliant vision about the things that have happened in the past or happening around. Through these, they shape various stories in their heads, which comes out when they are involved in activities including art and craft ones. Parents should encourage those kids who are shy and quite to participate in the creative activities so that they can express their emotions and thoughts. This will give parents some insight into what their child is thinking, going through or feeling.
5) Open-ended Activity
These very versatile activities allow kids to play, whether they are alone or accompanied by someone. Arts and crafts can be quite helpful for kids in bonding with parents and friends. So, occasionally make sure to accompany your kid in their play. Moreover, it is a great source of entertainment for the little one as they can play these games on their own whenever they feel bored.
Education of arts teaches kids how to criticize, interpret, and use visual information and, consequently, how to make choices based on it. Children need to know more about the world rather than what they can learn through textbooks.
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Some Great Benefits Of Jumping On A Trampoline

More and more people are considering of visiting a trampoline park because of the many great benefits that this activity offers. Indeed, this is a great and fun way of getting healthy and fit. In fact, this activity is considered one of the most helpful methods of genuinely reducing cellulite.
It is also highly emphasized that this is a form of exercise that is far better than running and other forms of exercise. Hence, plenty of parents today are considering of building specially designed mini trampolines in their properties for their children.
Bouncing Vs. Jogging
Perhaps you noticed a lot of people running or jogging along the street for them to get healthy. As compared to jogging, bouncing can take up to 80% off the stress of your weight-bearing joints. This activity is even great for the elderly, physically-challenged, and even those recovering from injuries or accidents. Most importantly, this is a great exercise for people with sedentary lifestyle and those who want to adhere to an exercise programme.
Health And Wellbeing Benefits
Cardiovascular fitness - The use of trampolines will help increase your muscle's fitness and strength. With this, along with the increased pulse rate will ensure that oxygen is pumped around your body more efficiently. Hence, you can feel more alert and healthier. This is also an excellent way of keeping your weight down.
Stronger Bones - This activity involves the repetition of the jump action, putting the bones under repeated slight stress. In turn, this can help your musculoskeletal system to build up as well as enhance bone mineral content. Every time you land from a jump, this is somewhat equal to twice the force of gravity. And this can prevent the development of brittle bones. Be aware that your bones and joints are well-protected while being strengthened since the trampoline pad is bouncy, soaking most of the impact of your landing.
Low Impact To Joints - This activity has a low joint impact since your vertical acceleration and deceleration will be soaked up by the trampoline pad. In fact, this pad can take up more than 80% of the shock. This further means that jumping on a trampoline protects your joints while exercising your muscles.
Improved Mental Health - Aside from making you more alert, this physical activity will also make you feel happier, more self-confident and optimistic. The release of positive mood-enhancing natural chemicals will be triggered. Also, the mere fun factor of jumping up and down will make you laugh and smile.
A Boost In Metabolism - This form of exercise has already been proven to boost your metabolic rate. And this will help your body to process nutrients more effectively. Also, this will keep your weight down.