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Mark Gilbert ATN – Top 5 Frontmen of All Time

December 18, 2019 by Annie

One of the best things about working for the Automotive Training Network is the team which we have, a great team which works in perfect synergy together to deliver maximum results. This is also a team which has a laugh and the main topics of conversation are generally music and cars. Last week I was with Mark Gilbert ATN founder and huge music fan and we were discussing the best frontmen of all time. Mark charged me with putting a top 5 together and this has taken me some time to come up with. For me a frontman should be a great singer, a great entertainer and work well with the rest of the band, and here are the 5 I think did it best.

Robert Plant

Robert Plant was the ultimate frontman and arguably one of the best of all time. Plant’s voice was frankly insane and he could reach notes that other singers could only dream of. Plant was in fact the full package, he was energetic, sexy, cool, and he complimented the band perfectly. Plant’s offstage antics have also become a thing of legend which cements his place in this list.

Liam Gallagher

Although Oasis never managed to quite crack the American market there is no doubt that in Liam Gallagher the band had one of the best frontmen of all time. Gallagher had swagger, an incredible voice and he spoke to an entire generation of young fans. Liam was the perfect frontman who had his own style and reached levels of cool that defined the band and those who followed Oasis.

Freddie Mercury

For me Freddie Mercury was the greatest frontman of all time and he excelled in all of the ingredients that you need to be an incredible frontman and those who have gone after him would love to have even 10% of what Freddie offered. His voice was incredible, his stage presence was immense and he had the ability to capture crowds and have them eating out of the palm of his hand. Watch the Live Aid performance if you needed any convincing.

Kurt Cobain

There is nobody in the world like Kurt Cobain and his raw energy and love of creating a spectacle is why he made this list. On top of everything Kurt’s voice was always on point and when you think of how difficult it is to sing those Nirvana songs, it makes it more impressive. When Kurt came on stage the world stopped, the mark of a great frontman.

Dave Grohl

This may not be a common choice but in the future Dave Grohl will be remembered as one of the greatest frontmen to ever do it. What Grohl brings to a performance is incredible, both in terms of his musical ability and his talent of getting the crowd going. Grohl may have learned how to be a great frontman from Cobain, but he has certainly got his own style and twist on how to do that makes him perfect for this list.

Top Tips to Increase The Value of Your Home

December 18, 2019 by Annie

Now I would buy no means consider myself one of the experts when it comes to selling your home, but having moved 4 times in California in the last 8 years alone, I feel that I am certainly qualified to offer you some tips on how to boost the value of your home, and increase its desirability to buyers. Putting your home on the market as it is right now is not a good idea and in doing so you may well find that you have to wait a long time for someone to be interested. To avoid this, try out these tips which will make your home more appealing and which could even add some value.

Home Warranty

When people want to move into a property they want protection against things going wrong such as household appliances and you can tap into that with a home warranty plan. Companies like First American Home Warranty allow you to transfer their plans from one person to another and research has shown that you are 16% more likely to sell your home if you can offer a home warranty. When you compare plans be sure that you get full protection, good customer service and that you read customer reviews to make sure that you can offer the buyer the very best cover.

Kitchen Upgrade

Updating your kitchen may seem like a big and expensive job but in doing so you can massively increase your chances of getting a sale. Not only this, you will also see your home rise in value for more than you have invested in the kitchen. We are seeing more and more that home buyers want a home that is ready to live in and they don’t want to have to think about taking on a major project such as the kitchen. Invest now and you’ll reap the rewards when you sell the property.

Curb Appeal

One of the easiest and most impactful changes which you can make to increase your chances of selling the home is called curb appeal. This is the first thing that the buyer will see when they roll up to your home and this first impression is really worth its weight in gold. To give a better first impression, update the front garden, buy a new door and garage door and you may even want to give the roofing a look over, and replace it if it looks tired. As they say, you only get one chance to make a good first impression, so be sure that the buyer is blown away when they arrive.

Fixings

Another easy thing to do in the how which will increase the speed at which you sell it is to look at the details and fixings around the home and replace them. Light switches, socket covers, skirting boards and handles are all small details which actually make a big difference to how people will feel in your home, update them and increase your chances of making a sale.

Simple tricks which have big benefits.

The importance of Continuing Your Education in Adulthood

December 17, 2019 by Annie

We recently had some training at work which was provided by AAIM Development and it was an experience which has really changed my mind about additional education for adults. Basically this was a 2 week intensive training course and it really dawned on me just how rusty I had become in terms of learning new things. This training session also inspired me to continue learning new things and so I have just enrolled in a distance learning degree which I can’t wait to start. If you have been out of education for a while, here is why it is important that you continue with some form of education in your adult life.

Career

Whilst I have chosen to go back to college to keep myself sharp, I am also looking to embark on a new career and the skills which Ill learn in my business and marketing degree are going to help me do that. I have so many friends who feel trapped in the career that they have chosen and are worried that they don’t have the skills to branch out and do something different. Studying for a new degree is always an option and it can help you to make that career change which you have been thinking about.

Keeps You Young

There are many scientific studies that have been done on the positive benefits of education in adults and the effects which this can have on the brain. Research has found that those who have never studied anything beyond college have brains that have closed up connections and areas of the brain which are no longer active. In those who have continued with the education of some form, they have found that their brains are much more dexterous and able, and they have even linked this to later life issues such as dementia and memory loss. Studying will keep your brain active and young.

New Challenge

I never liked school or college all that much and there was a feeling that it was being forced on me rather than through my own choice. This is the reason why I am excited about starting my new course because I am choosing to do it. We all need new challenges in our lives and taking on a course as an adult will do just that for you. Challenges keep us confident, they keep us hungry and they give us something to get up in the morning for.

Meeting People

Beyond the knowledge and the education that you will receive, this is also a great opportunity to meet new and interesting people. Meeting new people as an adult is not always easy and this is also something which I am really looking forward to when I start my new course.

It doesn’t matter if you take on a degree or a short course at night school, keeping your education going into adulthood can offer you a wide range of benefits.

How Home Security Monitoring Works – Know Before You Buy

December 17, 2019 by Annie

It may not come as a surprise to learn that not all home security systems are created alike. Basic systems might come with only a single video camera and a few window and door sensors while a comprehensive system provides everything you need to make your home as secure as Fort Knox. Above and beyond equipment, there is another significant difference: some come with professional monitoring while others do not.

Note that home security monitoring doesn’t have to be handled by professionals. You can monitor your own system if you like. If you don’t want monitoring at all, that’s fine too. You can install a basic home security system that does little more than make noise.

The Monitoring Concept

Before getting into how home security monitoring works, let us first discuss the concept behind it. Monitoring is about staying abreast of what’s going on at the monitored property. It is a given that monitoring allows for better surveillance and, if necessary, quicker response.

Let’s say you have a monitored home security system with both burglary and fire equipment. In the event of either home intrusion or fire, whoever is monitoring your system is instantly alerted. That means a response can be initiated right away. Responding might mean calling the fire department or alerting the police.

The second benefit of monitoring, at least where video cameras are concerned, is letting criminals know that their actions are being recorded. This is enough to send many of them packing. For the most part, criminals want nothing to do with video cameras.

How Professional Monitoring Works

Now let us talk about professional monitoring. Vivint Smart Home, a nationally known provider of home security and automation systems, says that some companies offering monitoring services also sell security systems. You get an all-in-one package that comes with a monthly monitoring agreement. Other monitoring companies provide individual monitoring packages to consumers.

Regardless of how it’s offered, professional monitoring works by connecting your home security system directly to a remote monitoring center. The center is staffed by professionally trained monitors who spring into action the minute an alert is received. They are trained to handle each potential emergency in a specific way.

In the event of a burglary alarm for example, monitoring personnel will first attempt to determine whether a crime is taking place. If they are not able to make that determination, they notify the police just to be safe. And of course, police are notified immediately if personnel determine crime is in progress.

Monitoring works the same way for fires, carbon monoxide leaks and, where applicable, flood and medical monitoring. The monitoring center acts as an advocate capable of responding to an emergency instantly.

How DIY Monitoring Works

DIY monitoring is similar to professional monitoring in some respects but completely different in others. Perhaps the biggest difference is that a DIY system is not directly connected to a monitoring center. Instead, you are monitoring your system through computer software, a mobile app, or both.

Whenever you connect to the internet, your internet service provider (ISP) assigns an IP address to your device. Every device in a DIY security system connects to a system hub which, itself, connects to the internet. The hub has an assigned IP address; your individual devices each have sub address as well. The end result is an entire system capable of communicating via the internet.

Let’s say you have your security system set up to send you alerts whenever your video doorbell is activated. Activation would mean the camera immediately starts recording video images. That data is also being sent, in real time, to your smartphone or tablet via the internet. If you have a computer involved, the data might go to it as well. It is up to you to determine whether an immediate response is required. If so, you call the police yourself.

It is hard to argue against the effectiveness of home security system monitoring. A monitored system is a more effective system hands down. The question is, do you want to pay for professional monitoring or are you content to monitor your own system? Only you can decide that.

Difference between regular plumbing and roof plumbing

December 12, 2019 by Annie

There’s no hiding the fact that plumbing is a necessity for our day to day lives. Whether your have clogged drainage system or water dripping out of taps, it is important to contact a plumber immediately. However, it isn’t that simple to get a plumber. Many people are under this denial that all plumbing jobs are the same; more like one glove fits all hands. This is not how it works. One just cannot handle a normal domestic plumber to carry out all the plumbing jobs. Different plumbers are hired to complete different jobs.

Regular or Roof Plumbing?

A domestic plumber is known to solve all the regular issues that the homeowners face. This may include laundry, kitchen, or bathroom issues. Even the hot water systems are catered by the domestic plumbers. However, in case you are facing some plumbing issues on the roof, then a normal plumber might not be the ideal option. Instead, you should look forward to a roof plumber. Make sure you visit our website in case you need assistance with roof plumbers at Northcote.

What is included in roof plumbing?

Whenever you hear the word, plumbing, the first thing that comes to your mind would be sinks, toilets, water taps, etc. And this is correct. However, this is not it. There are numerous other things included under the umbrella of plumbing too. Since there are no toilets or kitchen sinks on the roof, there are other things that the roof plumber addresses. Basically, roof plumbing is about helping to clean the rainwater off the top of the roof. They majorly work on;

Gutters
Rainwater tanks
Roof leaks
Down pipes

The prime function of a roof plumber is to ensure that there is no sources of water leakage at your place. In order to maintain the decent shape of your house, it is important to close up all the possible water leakage sources. A roof plumber has a different sets of skills than a normal one and hence will use his experience in cleaning up the roof water to ensure no seepage.

How do you know if you need a roof plumber?

Some people might address this as a stupid question, but it is not as bad as it may seem. Majority of the people look forward to calling up a roof plumber once their roof starts leaking. What they don’t usually focus on is why the roof is leaking? The best way to go about this is to hire a plumber who ensure that there will no leaking roof from the scratch. A plumber will examine the rood and catch out the possible problems that might shape out in the form of water leakages.

Having said that, one just cannot ignore a leaking roof. It is better to get the house roof treated immediately rather than waiting for the rain to pour down, and then taking actions. Hence, one should always be alert to checking their house roofs regularly. Although, it is up to the homeowner, but one should get their roof checked by a plumber after every six months.

What Qualities Are Needed In The Service Provider Or The Surgeon For Hair Transplant Repairs?

December 12, 2019 by Annie

The old hair restoration methods would use large grafts that produced a doll’s head look; that is why this result is considered a very bad hair transplant. Such types of bad hair transplants have been solved with today’s modern technology and the implementation of the Hair Transplant Toronto process. Bad hair restoration repair requires a lot of expertise as well as the surgeon’s creativity. Do you have a bad hair transplant? No worries, our team is here to help: here we rationalized the strengths which should be in your service provider or the surgeon to restore hair transplants:

A thorough and detailed evaluation of the scalp and its impacted area which needs to be repaired and an analysis of the donor area.
Choice of hair implantation technique that will be suitable for the candidate to achieve the best results, because the wrong selection of methods for hair recovery can make the result worse than before.
Hair transplant repairs require a great deal of skill and creativity on the surgeon, as the surgery is different from standard hair restoration procedures.
The hair transplant repair is quite a challenging job and issues need to be addressed quickly and effectively.
Awareness of shortcomings of cosmetic deficiencies of the previous treatment.
Capacity to examine the defects of previous hair restoration procedures and to establish a clear aim for the repair procedure to produce the best possible and most natural results.
Completely understand the patient’s emotional state and their need for hair restoration. The patient may be skeptical about a new restoration method and may have numerous queries or doubts before the procedure. So the surgeon should have patience and skills to listen to such queries and answer them.
The practitioner will find it difficult to maintain trust and restore confidence in the patient, and sometimes they unable to convince the client that the repair surgery will be a corrective one.

This is the case of a plug repair case handled at the Toronto Hair Transplant Centre, by Dr. Jones. The following pictures were taken before and 2 years after the procedure.

For the plug repair process, Dr. Jones used 2700 grafts. Our surgeons are using effective methods to repair hair plugs issues and they have treated many patients who had experienced undesirable results from hair plugs. Moreover, they have given the patients denser and fairly look. Do you have any questions? Get in touch with us today for help in restoring your hairline!

A Few Cost Factors That You Need To Know About Rhinoplasty Toronto

December 12, 2019 by Annie

Costs need to be carefully considered when preparing for your rhinoplasty in Toronto. Not all surgeries are the same and the cost of each surgeon varies according to their skills and experience. Dr. Torgerson’s, a rhinoplasty expert gives a free consultation to his patients. He helps his patients in finding out what is involved in nose job planning, customized nose job, and the costs. Apart from the accurate shape, proportion, and features of your new nose, he ensures you understand that what you are investing in.

The Rhinoplasty Toronto cost usually starts from $9,000 and may reach up to $14,000 + HST, it depends on factors such as rhinoplasty techniques and expertise of surgeons. Facial surgery is never a small investment. Rhinoplasty is a complex procedure that involves the huge attention and skills of a diligent nose surgeon. We have rationalized here a few factors that are responsible for rhinoplasty cost to help prospective patients understand the rhinoplastic price of Toronto and, ensure that they will get amazing outcomes for their investments.

The Type of Rhinoplasty Surgery

Your desires and your surgeon’s assessment decide the nature and complexity of your nose surgery. If the surgery method is more complex, the operation may be longer and more costly. Here are several examples that affect the price of various types of rhinoplasty:

Amount of the Alteration you need
Post-traumatic
Augmentation
Revision
Non-cosmetic
Non-surgical

Your Rhinoplasty Surgeon’s Fee

Here are a few key queries that should be asked from yourself and your face surgeon to find out the procedure cost:

Does the surgeon receive accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada?
Is your surgeon a general plastic surgeon or a facial surgery specialist?
What types of result records they have? Search for their rhinoplasty before and after images, and they should be taken from the same angle.
Does their plan match with your desires? How many alternatives they are presenting including non-surgical solutions?
Do they patiently listen to your concerns or not? And are they willing to answer questions? How much are you comfortable with them while cross-questioning?
Is the surgeon apparent while taking about risk and probable side effects?
How about their comprehensive plan for your follow-ups and post-procedure care?

Besides these, there are many factors that decide your overall cost, but you can exact estimation by getting in touch with Dr. Torgerson.

Fun Crafts For the Whole Family

December 11, 2019 by Annie

If you fondly recall spending weekend afternoons with your family creating a wide variety of fun arts and crafts, it’s well worth creating memories crafting with your own children. If you’re on the hunt for some fun crafts that your whole family will enjoy making, you’ve come to the right place. Simply continue reading to discover a list of fun family friendly crafts that are well worth experimenting with.

Fun Crafts For the Whole Family:

Iron-on transfers and custom stickers:

Your kids will love using iron-on transfers in order to create their very own, one of a kind t-shirts. Although you can also use iron-on transfers to decorate sweatshirts, caps and aprons. If your kids are particularly creative they’ll also enjoy getting to make or use their very own custom stickers. Which they’ll enjoy showing off to all of their school friends.

Scrapbooking:

Scrapbooking is a great craft for the whole family to enjoy together as you’ll be able to create special scrapbooks such as a vacation scrapbook which you’ll be able to decorate as a family and use to display all of your favorite vacation photos. As an example, you may want to use stickers and stamps in order to decorate the pages of a scrapbook. Especially as your kids will have a lot of fun choosing which stickers they’d like to use and where they’d like to place them on your scrapbook pages.

Other examples of items which you may want to use in order to decorate your scrapbooks include ribbons, glitter, paint and small decorative embellishments. Remember when it comes to scrapbooking you’re only limited by your own imagination.

Tie dying:

Imagine how much fun your kids will have creating homemade tie dye t-shirts, sneakers, mugs and plates. Simply create your tie dye mixture in a large bucket which you’ll be able to dip different types of white items into. Make sure to gently slide each item into your tie dye mixture and to hold each item in your tie dye mixture for 10 seconds. Before pulling your items out of your bucket and letting them dry for several hours.

Paper Mache:

Do you remember using a balloon, glue, water and strips of old newspapers in order to create paper mâché creatures as a kid? If you don’t know where to start you can never go wrong creating a piggy bank using a paper mâché technique. Just be sure to purchase some pink paint so that you’ll be able to paint your completed project pink.

However, if your kids have their own favorite animals you can turn a paper mâché circle into just about any animal. By placing a tail or some well positioned ears on your paper mâché creature. Alternatively you can even paint a globe onto your paper mâché base.

Fabric stamping:

Did you know that your kids will be able to create their very own homemade stamps out of potatoes? One of the reasons why stamping is such a fun family friendly craft is that you’ll be able to use stamps to decorate fabrics such as empty cushion covers. Which you’ll then be able to use to decorate your favorite sofa. Your kids may even want to design their very own custom pillow cushions to put on their beds.

So if you love the idea of experimenting with a few of the craft styles which are listed above, it’s definitely worth visiting your local arts and craft store in order to pick up the necessary supplies to get started.

Reclaimed wood flooring combine the old with modern

December 9, 2019 by Annie

You may be wanting to add character to your present-day house or ancestral house an ancient look reclaimed wood makes a befitting choice. Environment conscious population reuse natural material taken out from ancient building. Others with historical outlook feels reclaimed wood will add beauty, charm and era stories to their house.

It is true that reclaimed wood has durability and strength. The reclaimed wood is taken from old barns, retired ships, factories, warehouses, wine casts, stock farms etc. Several structures built from virgin wood in the above cited places are removed or demolished. This is how air-dried wood is procured. This wood is recycled by reclaimed wood flooring company and sold in the market. You can match with the existing floorboards of your house or replace flawed original boards. The reclaimed lumber gets a new purpose.

Reclaimed wood is limited in supply but is popularly in demand. So, getting the right type of wood that is applicable to your space is a tedious work. Not every type of wood can be reused. Newly sourced old growth wood species are regulated against harvesting. So, plan wisely for your house after knowing the laws. Reclaimed oak is quality material for flooring. Being a hardwood, it is heavy durable and strong even when under pressure. Oak characteristic is coarse texture and definite grain.

Maple has good colour and grain. Reclaimed Mahogany is very sturdy and can hold well when under pressure. It is not easy to cut and shape it. Thus, its processing for flooring is a tedious work. Walnut is uncomplicated to work with. This wood is lasting and sturdy. Walnut is taken into consideration for non-loading beams and not for flooring. Other noteworthy choices are chestnut, cedar, fir, and pine. If you happen to come across redwood use it in your home.

Reclaimed wood is adaptable to underfloor heating and in kitchens where range cookers are placed. The stability can be gauged by the age of the wood. It accommodates heat. As a user you should be aware that solid wood is not good conductor of heat and a few categories of softwoods initiate a thermal barrier. In dense wood pick a thin board.

Use reclaimed wood in living room, dining room, hallways or bedrooms but not in kitchen and bathroom. Humidity and moisture may swell or crack the timber. Keep the rooms well ventilated. Timber flooring tend to amplify the sounds of footsteps. If the house has floors use a rug to curtail the sounds.

Rubber floor tiles can be used with reclaimed wood in the room. These are lasting, easy to lay and come in a range of colours to suit the décor of the room. If you are ordering online colour samples can be sent at a minimum cost. Friendly advice is free of charge. There is no concept of minimum order. The prices are at par with physical shops in your town or city. Deal prices at factory rates are lucrative and payment on delivery is acceptable. Rubber floor tiles price is affordable.

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Should You Fund Your Startup With a Cash Loan

December 9, 2019 by Annie

Part of running a business is making tough financial decisions. When your business is in need of cash, you will have to decide the best place to get that cash. A cash loan is definitely a good option and something most businesses are likely to consider when they need money. So, the question is, should you fund our startup with a cash loan? Before you answer that, consider these other questions that will lead you in the right direction.

What do You Need Money For?

Before you take out any kind of loan, think about what you need money for. Are you looking to pay employee salaries with a loan or put a down payment on office space? Or maybe you just need cash in general for a whole variety of expenses. If this is the cash, a cash loan can be the right fit as it enables you to spend as needed. You will get cash from a lender deposited into your bank account to use at your will. Flexibility can be very beneficial to a start up! However, if you need money for something like equipment financing or a business vehicle, you may want to look into other types of loans.

When Do You Need Cash?

If your start up needs money right away, quick loans are perfect for you. There are a wide variety of quick loans that can give you money for your business in a hurry. These loans may have higher interest rates or shorter terms but, sometimes, you just can’t afford to wait! It can be worth the extra price to get cash quickly. However, if you don’t need money immediately, shop around for different cash loans. There are a lot of various types of loans out there and the longer look, the better loan you will be able to find.

How Much Money Do You need?

Maybe you need a million dollars to fund your start up or perhaps you only need one thousand dollars. Either way, think about exactly how much you would need, in real terms. Write it down and plan every dollar so you know exactly how much of a loan to apply for. Be sure that you do not undersell how much you need or overestimate either. A lender may really assess your business plan and decide to approve your loan based on the feasibility of your start up. So, if you only need one thousand dollars, don’t ask for a million!

Can You Afford It?

When you take out a loan, you will have to repay it. This is always the case! Think about how much the monthly payment will be on the loan and really think about if your startup can make that payment on time. If the repayment work with your startup budget, go ahead and apply! If you aren’t sure you can afford it, assess your budget and reconsider the loan.

Do You Have Other Options?

Before you take out a cash loan, consider other options you may have to help you fund your start up. Would someone in your family be able to offer quick loans to your business when needed? Or maybe you can sell some of your equipment or offer your services as collateral for cash. Take a look at all your options and see if a loan is the best one for your business!