Transitioning from single to family home life requires making some tweaks to your home to make it child friendly. We all know what happens when children get a hold of things that they shouldn’t, and many accidents occur at home because not every home is suitable for kids. If you have small children at home and it is not yet safe for them, there are simple things you can do yourself to make sure that you can rest easy knowing that they are safe even if you don’t have your eyes on them.

The bathroom is one area that you have to child-proof, as you are dealing with water – both hot and cold – and fixtures that can pose a danger to children.

• Mats. You should place non-slip mats all over your bathroom. Shower pods are one of those areas that you should always have a non-slip mat in. Kids love to play during shower time, and during that time they can slip on the floor and hurt themselves. Mats will prevent their feet from slipping on the wet tile floor.
• Fixtures. Make the vanity a little taller, at a height that they will not easily reach, so that anything on the vanity is safe from your kids’ hands, especially cosmetics, chemicals and other stuff. The normal height of vanities is 30 inches, so you may want to get something taller than 30 inches.
• Toilet. A standard-sized toilet is the best size to get for your bathroom. It can still be a little higher for your kids, but using a non-slip stool for them to step on and a child-sized toilet seat will be appropriate for them. Make the toilet seat easily removable so you can put the standard seat for your use.
• Bars. Holding bars are no longer just for old people to help them get up from the toilet and hold on while taking a shower. They are useful for kids too. Install bars in the shower, on the wall by the toilet and one by the tub so they can get up and down quickly, without slipping.
• Storage. Besides your stuff, you can also place a basket for your kids’ toys, in an area and at a level that they can easily reach without having to step on a stool. It’s inevitable that toys will take up your entire house, even the bathroom. Placing a storage basket for their toys will make your bathroom more organised.
• Hot water. This is probably the most dangerous thing you can find in the bathroom. Some kids may not know how to control the temperature of the water in the shower or tap, so using an anti-scald device to place on taps and shower heads will control the amount of hot water that they release, thereby protecting your kids from getting burned.

You have to take into consideration everyone in the family when you build or remodel parts of your home. Kids tend to have accidents doing even the simplest things at home.

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Summer school is an invaluable way to increase knowledge and experience new ways of learning, and Cambridge summer schools offer all that and so much more

One of the most effective ways to prepare for university – and your life and career beyond – is to enrol in a summer school programme. No other method of revision or university preparation is as immersive, as intensive, or as rewarding as studying the subject you love at university level for the very first time. You will increase your knowledge, your confidence and social skills, while learning new ways of thinking and of improving your academic practices.

Of all summer school locations, Cambridge has to be the very best. Immerse Education summer school in Cambridge offers courses right in the heart of Cambridge University, one of the most prestigious and inspiring institutions in the world. Here are just a few ways in which Cambridge summer schools like Immerse Education are unrivalled.

The city

The city of Cambridge can trace its roots all the way back to Roman times, and the University was founded in 1209, making it one of the oldest in the world. Few other summer school locations can offer such rich sense of history. When you’re walking down the city streets, you’ll be following in the footsteps of greatness, as everyone from Charles Darwin and Alan Turing, to Christopher Marlowe and Sylvia Plath, as well as fifteen British Prime Ministers, at one time called the city and university home.

Modern life in the city isn’t so bad either. For many students, summer school is their first time living away from home, but the many cafes, restaurants, shops, museums, theatres, parks and music venues mean you’ll never be short of things to do outside the classroom.

The resources

As you might expect, being located within Cambridge University means that Immerse Education has access to a wealth of resources. Cambridge colleges are some of the best funded in the country, and this enables Immerse Education to offer its students a rounded educational experience. English literature and creative writing students will have access to some of the university’s 114 libraries, while medical and science students will be able to combine up-to-the-minute technology with their tutorials to get a real sense of what their future profession involves.

Immerse Education’s greatest resource however has to be the tutors. Our tutors hail from leading universities like Oxford, LSE, St Andrew’s, Harvard and (of course) Cambridge. The small class sizes mean you will get plenty of one-to-one interaction with them, so you can learn from their expertise and expand your knowledge and confidence under their guidance.

A taste of university life

Immerse Education summer school offers the very best taste of university life. All students are given their own room on the central college site, which are clean and secure, with high speed internet, and either an en-suite bathroom or one shared with just a few individuals of the same gender. You can explore the city, and take part in daily social activities, such as formal dining in the university’s medieval hall, a visit to the Shakespeare festival, lectures from famous guest speakers, and croquet or punting tournaments by the River Cam (two favourite summer pastimes of Cambridge students).

The community

Aside from the knowledge and academic experience you’ll gain, perhaps the most rewarding part of Immerse Education summer school is the friendships you will forge during your time in Cambridge. Our students come from across the globe, from the UK, USA, Denmark, Germany, Nigeria, China, and over a hundred other countries. They have different backgrounds, religions and outlooks, but all have two things in common: they want to learn, and they want to make friends. Meeting such a varied group of people will only serve to broaden your horizons, challenge your perceptions, and ensure that your summer in Cambridge is one you’ll never forget.

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Ever since the first Roulette wheel was constructed in the 17th century, it has been one of the casino favorites, praised with the title of ‘the King of all casino games.’ We will not go into one of the hoax strategies on how to beat this king but have instead decided to present you with a few little-known roulette-related facts. Read on for more.

Fun Facts and Myths About Roulette

It is not that hard to understand the appeal of this game. Its rules are by far the easiest to understand, however, many different superstitions have crept into the principles of this game and caused many irrational playing habits. These myths have affected the modern culture and have even persuaded players from all parts of the world that they can affect the final outcome of every spin. So let’s get into some of these myths and exciting facts and try to either confirm or debunk them as deserved.

The Devil’s Game

This is a common nickname that players have been using to justify their inability to predict the game outcome. According to players, they tend to feel as if they are dancing with the Devil himself. Obviously, it has nothing to do with dark, evil forces and has a somewhat rational explanation. In both versions of this game, if you decide to add up all the available pockets on the wheel, you will find that there are 666 spots in total, or more commonly known — the number of the beast! It may seem like the right cue for the Iron Maiden track, but let’s be clear, there are no dark forces at work here.

17 — The Luckiest Number

This exciting game took a huge part in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series, bringing enormous excitement and anticipation to the plot while enhancing Bond’s high-class persona. During the Bond series, the number 17 seemed to be the number that brought 007 luck and victory. Namely, fans from all around the world began using this number for every spin, probably assuming that it would bring them that same amount of luck as it did Bond. However, the actual reason behind this superstition is rather simple and more logical. Players tend to choose this number for its location — the center of the roulette table. Either way, no matter what you believe in and for what reason, rest assured that every single spot on the roulette wheel will offer you the same chances of winning.

The Odds in the US and Europe

Even though there is a French version to this game, two of the most commonly known versions are the American and the European one. The main difference between these two is the zero slot. If you decide to play the American table, you will be able to find both a zero and a double zero slot, while the European offers only one.

This difference seems minor, but actually, it makes a huge difference, especially when it comes to the house edge. The double zero slots in the American version almost double the house edge when compared to the European table. Also, if the ball lands on one of the spots reserved for a zero, then all even money bets go to the house.

So if you are not able to enjoy the French version of this game, the European table should be your preferred choice. Or maybe try visiting the famous California roulette where you would need to use cards in order to pick the numbers, instead of slots. This version was invented as an adjustment to the peculiar gambling laws of California and has become popular since then.

Red or Black

As we all know, roulette has 36 spots for the numbers from 1–36 and depending on the variant, it can have one or two zero pockets. This game is fairly easy to win at since it provides you with the opportunity to make a huge number of bets, some of which even offer you around 50% chances of hitting the right slot. However, a lot of people tend to fall for the classic superstition, thinking that they can affect that final outcome and that the odds are not evenly split. In fact, the chances that you will be able to get the same color for ten consecutive times come to 1 in 1024.  The only known record of something like this happening was in Bristol, where an anonymous woman hit red 36 times in a row. No betting strategy can or will assure you’ll win, thus avoiding the house edge. So you should avoid using Martingale, D’Alembert, Fibonacci, or Paroli strategies since none of these have been conclusively proven to work.

Final Thoughts

The number of people who prefer this exciting game is growing bigger and bigger each day, so it is only a matter of time before a new superstition or a compelling roulette story comes up. This deceptively simple game brings a lot of excitement and uncertainty, and it has won the world. It became simply impossible to visit a casino venue without at least a dozen of roulette wheels.

Still, remaining a game of chance, it will continue to intrigue players and spark all kinds of superstitions and myths for years to come. So if you plan on beating the odds on the wheel anytime soon, remember Einstein’s words: ‘You cannot beat a roulette table unless you steal money from it!’

The first impression is the best impression. An impression about a person, place, or even a thing is formed in the first 7 seconds of viewing and this 7 second decides the next course of action. Present oneself properly, introduce nicely, behave amicably are just a few of endless list of many things people say and listen to make their first and best mark. At times one might get a chance to redo things or change the first impressions by getting an opportunity to work together. But many a time first chances may be the last. So make it count.

A Trade show, trade fair, expo, locally known as Santhe is an exhibition of a specific industry where people from many companies participate showcasing their latest work, have a look at their competitor’s products as well and meet prospective clients and to expand their horizons. These are held quarterly, half-yearly or annual based on the market trend and requirements locally and nationally. Every participating company tries to make that first impression to get more business and value to their company.

An exhibition is built up of various stalls, shops, basically known as Trade Show Booth. There are so many factors associated with booths

• Count – based on the area the show is being held and number of companies participating
• Size – like the size of the booth increases so is the price for it
• Properties – These include lighting, hooks, rods, tables, chairs, etc., based on the type of expo being held.

Stand out to welcome people in:

The participating companies have to create an eye-catching booth to make sure they won’t leave the event empty-handed. Booth has to be modeled, designed and set up in a way that it should be creative as well as within the budget.

Creativity at its best:

Nothing beats creativity when designing a booth. Grab the chance to get creative by mixing and matching various elements of your company’s vision, products, services and put all that to create a unique style and way to express it.

Talk of the show:

Make the first 7 seconds count by highlighting the much-needed aspects of your company and showcase the best and latest things to offer using the latest and inspiring designs. All these she. Done one’s booth will be the talk of the show, well showstopper even.

Portable and eco-friendly:

For the booth to be sustainable and easily maintainable one must make it compact lightweight and put in environment-friendly materials so that it’s easy for transport.

Various displays of a Trade show booth are:

• Custom display
• Multimedia display
• Hanging display
• Modulate display
• Backlit display
• Designer Series
• 8*10 displays
• 10*20 displays
• Graffiti wall displays
• Pop up displays
• Many more…..

Some of the booths one can see are those of the sellers of SIM card, water purifier, internet plans, screen guard. Lifestyle Expo, Gold expo, furniture expo, Education fair, Handicraft expo and many more are a few of various expo that is being held regularly.

There are companies who design, produce and even rent the booths as per requirements of the companies. Some companies even. provide all the facilities to custom make the booth with their guidance throughout.

A booth in an expo is not just a part of the company one is representing but the company as a whole. So every aspect of booth should make an impression to the viewer to become a customer.

The image here represents a typical look of various booths in Handicraft Expo.

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You’ve done all of the research. You’ve been wanting a furry friend for a long time. And, now you’re finally ready to take the big step and adopt a pet. Here are some things to think about before bringing your new little buddy home.

Veterinarian
You’ll want to find one before you bring your new pet home. While most animal shelters and rescues have their own veterinarians, you still want to visit and get a check-up. Vet visits can be traumatic for the little guys. Setting up a regular schedule at the same office while they’re young will make the visits easier later.

Things You’ll Need

• Collar and Tags: You’ll want a collar for their ID tags, in case they get lost. The shelter or your vet will give you tags until you get some made with your personal information.
• Food: Keeping their diet the same is a good idea in the beginning. Your vet may have some food recommendations that you can gradually ease them into. Also, make sure that you have the right sized food and water bowls placed in locations where they will feel comfortable eating.
• Treats: The poor things eat the same food all day. Can you imagine? Have some treats on hand to reward them, or just because. They will also come in very handy when you start training.
• Leashes: Leashes are a must for dogs, not so much for cats, though. Dogs love to walk, and most communities have leash laws. Once they get used to the leash, it will help with training.
• Beds: They’ll need a little area that they can call their own. While they’ll probably want to be on top of you if you’re in the room, their own personal bed will be their safe haven when you’re away.
• Toys: Keeping them occupied with toys will divert them away from chewing and scratching your furniture. And, they help out with training.

Making The Transition
As much as you are looking forward to bringing your new companion home, it will take some time for both of you to be comfortable. Have everything ready for them, show them around, and stay as close as possible to them at first. They will be scared, and having you nearby will make them feel secure. You’ll also be able to keep those curious little paws safe.

Training
While you can train a cat, it really isn’t necessary. Basically, show them the litter box and their food, and you’re good. Puppies need a little more training. Potty training will be the first challenge. Then, you will leash-train them, and teach them some basic commands. You can also find some great obedience classes almost anywhere.

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There are many events that your company will have to attend or may have a chance to attend in its years of functioning. One of these events is the popular trade shows. Now, a trade show is often construed as a great opportunity to make a splash and get great publicity from the world. However it can also be considered as a waste of money as well.

However, if utilized properly, trade shows can be very useful and beneficial to the company’s working. Here in this article, we shall discuss the pros and cons of setting up at trade shows and whether it is indeed worth it or not:-

Advantages of setting up in a trade show exhibition:-

1. Get the recognition

Most potential purchasers see organizations as genuine industry players when you have a public expo experience. This likewise enables potential purchasers to wind up familiar with your organization and what you bring to the table. A presentation in the expo often allows casual onlookers and potential clients to get to know about your company, and based on your presentation, might want to get involved with you later.

2. To make awesome deals

If you are feeling a slump, then a trade show display will definitely help to boost your business. Trade show booths are a great place to interact and discuss work related discussions. Expos additionally enable the group to organize and can go about for gathering good business for your staff. There are many frequent chances to allow your clients to interact directly with the company and get to sell the product at a more personal level.

3. Creating new opportunities

New potential customers are the primary reason organizations display at public exhibitions. Showing off a good display is important for attracting new clients and increase the exposure.

Disadvantages of trade shows:-

4. Cost

Public expos are normally the biggest spending cost for promoting. Notwithstanding exhibitor and support expenses, organizations bring about the related expense of movement, lodging, shipping, show development, insurance, special things, lead accumulation instruments, staffing, cleaning, association work, odds and ends, and then some. Trade show booths are expensive. A streamlined count to evaluate the expense of displaying at a public expo is the expense of the show space increased by two.

5. Leads aren’t qualified enough

If you want to make a good impression, you need a good speaker. Organizations don’t generally send key leaders to provincial public exhibitions. Littler provincial shows have to a greater extent the concept of learning with training wheels, which makes qualified leads hard to get. It’s critical to comprehend the statistic of the participants.

In the event that you do choose to display at a couple of public exhibitions, make the most of them. Go through how similar organizations have made their pitch and make sure you have your presentation tested and ready. Also, exploit the chance and couple it with an item dispatch or declaration of an honourable win. Organizations can ordinarily create more press by propelling items amid the public exhibition

 

The idea that feelings don’t belong in business is an old one whose time has passed. In the modern business world, the value of having empathy has never been higher. From customer service to sales to marketing, organizations are asking their personnel to “walk in their customer’s shoes” more than ever.

Any person within your organization that deals with customers, or even the public, has the ability to impact your company’s image and bottom line results. Empathy may not be something that everyone naturally possesses, but it is now considered an essential skill to enhance the customer experience.

What is Empathy?

Empathy is the ability to share and understand the feelings of another. It is the act of putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, usually the client, and seeing the issue from their point of view.

In a customer service scenario, empathy is the ability to take the interaction with a client to a more human level. Too many businesses believe that being empathetic equates to being agreeable. This isn’t necessarily the case. To have empathy means that you truly hear the other person while still representing your company’s values in the best way possible.

The Advantages of Empathizing in Business

Everyone has had a poor customer service experience at some point. What is true every time is that a person reaches out for help from a company is that they are looking to be heard and understood first. While a company can’t always provide the perfect solution, they can deliver empathy 100% of the time.

The benefits of doing this are enormous for both your clients and your business. Some of them include:

• You solve more problems. While it’s not always the case, the truth is that having a better understanding of people will improve your company’s ability to address their issues.
• Customers feel valued. Even if you have to say “no” to a customer, practicing empathy in every interaction is going to make them feel as if they’ve been heard and have value.
• Higher conversions and referral rates. Clients who feel listened to are more likely to give you their business and give a positive review.
• Greater innovation. A more open-minded approach to customer interactions also leads to more innovation within your business.

How to Teach the Critical Skill of Empathy

Empathy may come naturally to some, but not everyone has a background that emphasizes customer service or emotional intelligence. The good news is that this is a skill that can be taught.

Toast, a restaurant technology company, has a goal of employing people that have experience in the industry of its customer base. Even so, it also runs a “Toast in the Wild” program that takes sales and support staff into the field to experience its products working in a local restaurant. This is one way to build empathy with clients.

Aside from having staff use the product and immersing them in the industry, you can also teach empathy through stories. Keep a running catalog of your company’s greatest customer service success stories as well as some teachable moments. Be sure to paint a complete picture of the customer’s situation and the way that it was handled, good or bad.

When it comes to empathy in sales, it’s more important than ever that sales staff spend more time on customer homework. This means taking an empathetic approach to every interaction with each member of the client’s team, even if they aren’t the final decision-maker. This begins with the first contact through the close.

Where has the bar been set for your organization and its employee’s response to client issues? When a customer receives a human response to their problems instead of an uncaring or even hostile comeback, they are so appreciative that they will not only generating business, but they will also tell others about their exceptional experience.

Many new guitarists often have a difficult time practicing. It may be that they’re overwhelmed with the number of chords they need to master or are simply feeling doubtful of themselves because of the lack of progress.

Having a great beginner-friendly guitar certainly does help in making practice sessions more productive and fun. In fact, it can even motivate you to pick it up even on days when you don’t feel like practicing at all.

If you’ve just started to learn to play the guitar, you can make your practice sessions more efficient and fulfilling by following these tips.

Make a schedule and stick to it.

Even if you have school, work or other commitments, you can surely allot at least 10 minutes for guitar practice. Take a look at your daily schedule and find time you can dedicate specifically for practice sessions. Be realistic about the time you have. Here’s a tip when making your practice schedule: A 10-minute daily practice is better than a 3-hour session on just one day of the week.

Have a mini goal for every practice session.

Every major goal has a set of mini goals you need to achieve. Mini goals for practice sessions can include something like ‘learning the E chord’ or ‘switching from the D chord to the A chord easily.’ Set your mini goals according to the amount of time you have for practice.

When you set smaller goals for your practice sessions, you will feel more accomplished at the end of the day. You will then become more motivated to practice so you can achieve other mini goals that add up to reaching your major goal.

You can monitor your progress by keeping a journal and writing down what you’ve accomplished for the day and how (like what exercises you did and if you used a metronome) and what you still need to work on. You can even make a more detailed practice log where you list down the number of sets and repetitions you made for each exercise and at what tempo. If you’re feeling down or doubtful, take a look at your journal or practice log and see how far you’ve come from Day 1.

Take slow baby steps.

We know you’re probably raring to go and memorize as many chords as you can in a day, but it’s more important to take things slow when you’re a beginner. Focus on getting things right the first time, because it can be harder to correct things like poor posture or grip later on. Concentrate on developing good technique when fretting and picking.

Starting slow also allows your fingers to develop the muscle memory needed to perform more complex drills and exercises. Again, focus on technique, not speed.

Take breaks.

Taking a breather every now and then is also important when learning to play the guitar. Let your fingers rest, stretch your back and arm muscles and listen to your favorite songs or a music podcast. Listening to music is a great motivator, giving you the drive to improve as you go on your journey toward becoming a truly skilled guitarist. Have fun practicing!

Oh, Cellulite. Don’t take it personally, but you’re among the things women hate the most. Still, you keep showing up in places you’re not welcome. Finally, though, there are cosmetic treatments specifically designed to get you evicted — they’re called Venus Freeze and Legacy. And these treatments, offered by companies such as Sono Bello — which highlights them on LinkedIn and other social media platforms — have received rave results so far.

Be warned.

If you’re tired of battling cellulite, you may want to take advantage of Venus Freeze and Venus Legacy, advanced non-invasive treatments specifically designed to boost your natural figure’s appearance. They combine magnetic pulses and radio frequency to decrease cellulite and to tighten and smooth your skin. The best part? You can effortlessly, tighten, shape, and trim your body’s problem areas in just five sessions.

When you get to your cosmetic surgeon’s office, you can make yourself comfortable on a deluxe treatment bed. Then, the provider of your treatment will glide a Venus applicator over your target area. That’s it. The treatment will cause new elastin and collagen to develop, thus helping to further shape the target area and give you the suppler skin you desire.

With a little boost from Venus, you can feel good about your figure for the first time in a while — or maybe the first time in forever. You can walk away from the procedure with natural-looking results that make you feel proud of your body and comfortable with wearing clothes you would never have gone near before the procedure.

A cosmetic surgeon can give you more information about what these advanced treatments involve and why they have become so in demand in recent years. Finally, the battle with cellulite is coming to an end for many women, and you could be included in this number, too.