It’s time to think about putting all those winter clothes in storage and getting out our spring and summer wardrobes because warm weather is just around the corner. Unfortunately, we’re tired of all the same clothes we wore last year and there isn’t money left over after the holiday crunch to go out and buy more than a few odd pieces of clothing you can find on sale. It’s even gone so far that you’ve had to look for loans to pay off some of those charges you went over on when gift shopping. Well, the bad news is, you’ll need to pay those cards before your credit gets even worse. The good news is that there are several really cool ideas for updating your wardrobe without spending a small fortune. Here are just a few from Cielo Gonzalez Villa to get you started.

1. Begin by Getting Rid of What You Can’t Wear

This might sound odd when you are trying to update your wardrobe without spending a ton of money, but it’s an important step. If something doesn’t fit you or you absolutely hate it, why keep it around? Not only does it take up space but there’s nothing you can do with it anyway. The point is to start with a base wardrobe of clothes you do like and can work with. From there, the task isn’t quite so monumental.

2. Work with Separates

It’s a given that you’ll need to purchase at least a few items, so start with your separates. Bottoms are a good place to start. Look at all your skirts and pants to see which ones can gain a whole new look with different tops than you’ve always worn. Now you can look at what you have to see exactly how many blouses you have and what colours or prints they are. From there, you’ll have a place to begin shopping. By wearing a different top, you can achieve a whole new look.

3. Accessorise

You will never know just how effective accessories are for achieving a whole new look. Silk scarves, hats, statement jewellery and all kinds of little embellishments can turn a day outfit into something you would wear to the club, so don’t scrimp too much on accessories. They are cheaper than pants or blouses anyway, so you’ll be able to buy extra of those to give each outfit different looks.

Finally, once you’ve taken inventory you’ll know just what it is that you need. Now it’s time to go shopping. Look for coupons, voucher codes and deals online. Many merchants will offer great deals to first-time shoppers and others still have some stock left over from last year they are willing to let go for a song and a dance – in other words, really cheaply. If you take the time to scout around, you will find great bargains so that you can refresh that wardrobe affordably with just those few items you know you need. Just remember, only buy what you need, and you’ll do fine.

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Travis Cadman spent the last 25 years in real estate. He focuses on residential development, commercial property investment and land banking. He has participated in multiple real estate projects and investments since 1985.

He worked on an individual or joint venture basis, with a focus on properties and developments in Canada and the United States. He co-founded a single family and multi -family home development company in partnership with his brother Ron Cadman, providing innovative design and superior quality products to Alberta Investors.

In 2005, they launched CBI Group Investments. They offer a wide array of real estate investment products to investors across North America. It ranges from multi-family developments to foreclosed real estate to retail opportunities across Alberta and a land syndication opportunity less than two miles from the largest single-level shopping centre in Alberta.

When Ron and Travis realized the real estate investment opportunities during the US housing crisis, they used their Phoenix Arizona resources to compile the data and research required. Then they put together a team of individuals that could acquire foreclosed properties from the trustee sales. They were able to evaluate each home by neighborhood within Maricopa County by using the proprietary acquisitions system, and they began Arizona Investar.

Before being solely focused on real estate investment, Travis Cadman was a residential home builder. His experience and success in constructing more than 2,000 single and multifamily housing properties served as an excellent primer when he decided to shift towards real estate investment.

At the start of the economic downturn, he identified the markets that would be the most significantly affected, and made the move to Phoenix, Arizona – where the number of sub-prime mortgages was unusually high. He acquired a number of undervalued homes from diverse channels, including bank auctions and short sales.

Between 2008 and 2017, Travis Cadman renovated hundreds of properties and then installed them into the rental market, therefore achieving great profits even during the worst of the Great Recession.

Ron and Travis Cadman each have over 30 years of real estate experience with real estate holdings in a $100M commercial fund, mobile home communities, real estate management, mixed-use developments and other income producing real estate. Between 2008 and 2012, they deployed over $20M to acquire distressed assets in the Greater Phoenix market.

Over the last 30 years they have been able to provide consistent professional service to their tenants and customers by ensuring that they foster and grow their relationships in the industry. Investar USA prides itself on building good relationships with some of the industries finest service providers to ensure that our projects are completed in a timely professional manner while maintaining a high level of cost effective service for our tenants.

Be it property management, financial services or marketing, they align themselves with the best professionals in each market to ensure success. Some of their projects include Verve, The Avenue, and Donovan Village.

Travis Cadman is married and he has three children. He loves spending time outdoors with his wife and family, hiking, traveling. He has certainly found a healthy work-life balance throughout his years.

 

 

 

Patrick Dwyer Merrill Lynch financial advisor and a man who gives just about everything that he has to his career has something which he adores far more than his career, much like many of us do. That something special is of course pro-football and in particular the greatest team on the planet, the Miami Dolphins. Patrick and I have been going to games together for as long as I can remember and it is our opportunity to forget about our day-jobs, and let it all out. We were talking recently about our favorite Dolphins moments, take a look at our top picks and see what you think.

Breaking the Streak

In the 1985 season the Chicago Bears were looking to achieve the perfect season and they had the stomping offense and the brick wall-defense which they felt would be enough to get them over the line, that was until they came to Miami of course. The Bears would have been the first team to do this since a certain franchise had achieved it in 1972, but they would come unstuck when they visited the Dolphins, beating the Bears and keeping their record in tact.

Dan Marino

Marino may not have lifted the Vince Lombardi trophy for the Dolphins but on the two occasions when he broke the records for most passing TDs, one in a season and the other of all-time, the Dolphins fans celebrated like he had just won that ring which he coveted so much. The greatest player doing the very greatest of things, two of the greatest Dolphin moments.

Shula Breaking Records

Marino wasn’t the only one to smash records and in 1993 it was coach Don Shula who broke the record of most career wins by a head coach, as the Dolphins eased past the Philadelphia Eagles. Shula’s career winning percentage for the ‘Fins was an incredible .659, something which we won’t see surpassed for some time to come.

Repeat?

After that vintage season in 1972 the pressure was very much on the shoulders of all Dolphins players and fans to try and get somewhere close to what they had done the previous year. With everything to lose the Dolphins stepped up and managed to lose just 2 games on their was to their second Championship in as many years, the pressure only seemed to spur this team on to push harder and work smarter, and another Super Bowl was the prize.

Perfection

There is little more that can be said about the 1972 perfect season, a startling achievement which will live on forever in the annuls of history. No team had pulled off the perfect season until Don Shula decided that his roster would be the one to just that, watching Shula carried off the field on the player’s shoulders after that Super Bowl is one which will live long in the memory for every ‘Fins fan, including us.

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This article features a few hints on the most proficient method to contract and take full advantage of services offered by a stripper. It is fundamental to prepare. You should include things like:

• Will you go to the dancer or will he come to the booked venue?
• Is the venue big enough?
• Will you be responsible for transport?

First Things First

• What precisely would you like to see? Kindly don’t give the law a chance to cloud your judgment here. Infringing upon the law at a bachelorette party is not bad, but at the same time not enough to blow anyone’s mind.
• Ask Around – There will be that person who has the details on strippers more than they ought to know. Discover which of your companions spends time in strip clubs and discover how much they know. Be cautious though, staffs are changed frequently at strip clubs. The best strippers that were there a year ago could be filled with rookies now. This is also valid for companies like Majesty Male Strippers that offer home stripper services.
• Get Things in Writing – This written agreement is all you will have if the stripper doesn’t perform, is 4 hours late, doesn’t come, and so forth. Keep in mind, you are managing sketchy people here.
• Ask for Pictures – It is a good idea to ask for pictures to see whom you are requesting. But you might need to go to their office, however, it is worth it. You get to have 5 minutes to check out hot hunks.
• Be Tough When You Call – talking to an agency on phone is your one chance to negotiate the fees. Once the stripper is at your place and most of your friends are drunk, you won’t be able to negotiate. Then, you will have the option to contact another agency if you are not fine with their fees.
• Don’t pay 100% upfront – The easiest way for these agencies to scam you is to give you a cash advance on your card. Obviously, there will be additional charges. The final bill might end up higher than 1000 dollars. No one remembers budget when the dancers are strutting in their faces. Only go to the party with money that you can afford to spend. Keep an additional 20 bucks in your purse.
• Tattoos or No Tattoos – Do you like strippers with tattoos. If you have being in a strip club before, you will notice that people splurge on strippers with tattoos the most. Well, it is more of a personal choice, maybe they are just more fun and adventurous.

Possible Disappointments

• Late stripper. Though strippers are always late, you should expect him to be an hour late. It may be a smart thought to plan that he leaves your party in time for his next appointment.
• Bad seats. Call the strip bar early to get good seats. An opportunity to argue over seats isn’t possible once you are there already.
• Ugly stripper. If you live in remote areas, be prepared to mostly find unattractive strippers. Not every hot guy is eager to strip for cash.
• Boring routine. Ensure something interesting will occur to the bride. Most dancers have a “snare”. It could be the part where he drizzles tequila on her stomach and licks it off. Ensure it is something great.
• Stripper not focusing on the bride. Ensure the stripper knows who the lady of the night is.

Tips for when you are at the party

• Leave the thong alone. Male strippers, for the most part, utilize a cock ring or “tie it off” to stay erect. Let’s be honest, moving before drunk ladies isn’t a turn on after the initial multiple times. So you should probably stay away from his thong if you don’t want to see the necessary device he is using.
• Don’t throw money at him. The stripper can’t tell if you have a fiver or not from afar.
• Keep the cash close by instead of wasting it by throwing it at the stripper. Rather ask for a favor and tip them
• Roll the cash and put in the bride’s cleavage.
• Or put it in the jean pocket of the brie or another friend and yell come get it.
• You can also choose to put the money behind the bride’s ear.
• Get lap dances in reserved areas – That way no one else can tell what occurred. Who needs to state that you squandered twenty bucks just for a feel? Plus, you will be able to lewd stories to friends the next day.

• Gigolos – not really advisable. Regardless of whether you have believed that it is fun, have you thought about these variables:
• Your friends might all want a share of the pie
• You may not be the only one he will serve. Hell, you probably won’t be in the initial ten.
• They fake everything.
• You truly aren’t that great.
• You are an inch away from possibly getting STDs. Read article for more info: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3154252/
• Spin Stories – Always do 2 things when recounting the night event to your better half or sweetheart:
• Include one more clothing to what the dancer was wearing. State that he had a thong if he was naked but say they had a trouser on if they had just a thong.
• Never mention anything naughty, rather accentuate the cute things that happened.
• Dodge Upsells – Do not purchase anything for the dancers. Upselling means using skills to get clients to go out of their budget once they step into the club. First, you pay for the entrance fee, then a cold large beer, followed by a lap dance for 10 dollars, private dance for 20 dollars, and a 10-dollar drink for the stripper. If you want to get into a shower with 2 hot dancers, you will be charged a minimum of 100 dollars. Before you know it, your card is maxed.

If you haven’t considered hiring a stripper for the party. Just think about when next will you be able to touch a half-naked guy with a banging body. Exactly, just go for it and have fun. The good part is that anything that happens at such a party stays there.

The American Society of Addiction Medicine estimates that around 2 million people experience painkiller addiction. While a less obvious threat than meth addiction or cocaine addiction, it can still cost someone their life through an overdose.

If a doctor prescribes you pain pills, it can feel safe. Unfortunately, you can develop an addiction even when taking a legitimate prescription. That’s why it’s critical that you know the signs of pain pill addiction.

Keep reading and we’ll cover some of the big signs.

Ignore Dosage Instructions

Doctors typically work hard at giving you a dosage that’s only high enough for pain control. They don’t want you to develop an addiction.

If you start ignoring the dosage instructions or regularly take more than one pill, it’s usually a solid sign of pain pill addiction. Unless your doctor drastically underestimated your pain level, it shouldn’t take an extra dose to control your pain.

If you do need the extra does just for pain control, you should speak with your doctor about adjusting the dose.

Unusual Mood Swings

Everyone experiences a certain amount of mood change from one day to the next. If you find that your mood changes dramatically around the same time your pill wears off, it often indicates withdrawal. Withdrawal is another sign of painkiller addiction.

Abandon Hobbies

As pain pills become more and more important in your life, you may abandon a hobby you love.

Let’s say you record HD videos for your YouTube channel. As you spent more time seeking out pain pills, you spend less and less time on your videos. You’ll simply stop making them if the addiction goes on long enough.

Doctor Shopping

In the context of addiction, doctor shopping means that you visit several doctors looking for a prescription. Some people take extreme measures in their doctor shopping, such as driving to another city.

Treatment

Treatment for pain pill addiction usually takes two or three major stages.

In the first stage, you go into a detox program. The detox program gives your body time to purge the medication from your system.

The second stage is a rehab program. For moderate or severe addiction, you’ll likely spend a month or more in a residential rehab program. While there, you’ll receive a variety of therapies and addiction education.

Some people also participate in outpatient programs after residential rehab. These programs provide more therapy and support while you resume your life as someone in recovery.

Parting Thoughts on Signs of Painkiller Addiction

Painkiller addiction is as serious as any other addiction. There’s a real possibility of overdose. Spotting the signs of addiction early gives you the best chance at recovery.

A few of the more common signs include doctor shopping, abandoning hobbies, and ignoring dosage instructions. Abrupt mood swings when your pill wears off is another good sign of addiction since it’s a sign of withdrawal.

If you notice these signs in yourself or someone you care about, talk with a medical professional about getting help.

After you finish rehab, you may find yourself looking for hobbies to fill the hours. If that’s where you are, you may want to check out our tips for film enthusiasts.