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Online casino beginners usually get confused about choosing the best online casino because the industry is flooded with online casinos.

Moreover, new online casinos are going live almost every moment. Each casino stands in a class of its own when it comes to games, software, customer care, operator, payment methods, promotions, rewards for loyalty, bonus offers, and casino terms, making it very difficult for players to choose. We have therefore presented a list of five things a new online casino player should consider before signing up at an online casino.

While choosing an online casino, players should research details such as licensing and ownership. We recommend contacting a site’s customer care before signing up just to find out if they are prompt in responding and courteous in their dealings with customers.

Players should consider locality when they choose an online casino because gambling laws vary from one country to the other and reputed online casinos do not operate in countries that have either banned online gambling or haven’t legalized it. The best online casinos operate only in countries that have granted them a license to do so. So players should sign up only at online casinos that have obtained an Internet gambling license from their country of residence.

If they reside in a grey jurisdiction and the online casino accepts players from that locality, they should make sure that the casino has been licensed in a reputed licensing jurisdiction such as Isle of Man, Malta, Kahnawake, and Alderney. Players can easily find out if a certain casino will accept them by either reading the casino’s terms and conditions or contacting the casino’s customer care.

While choosing an online casino, players should consider the device they would be using. For example, if they want to play on the move, they will be disappointed if they register at an online casino that is compatible only with desktops. Fortunately, the best online casinos work with almost all browsers and devices and offer web-based as well as download apps for both iOS and Android devices.

Players who do not like cluttering their devices with software must take care to choose no download casinos that are compatible with multiple devices such as desktops, laptops, notebooks, tablets, phablets, and smartphones. The latest and best casinos use HTML5 technology to enable players to access the games across multiple devices without having to download any software. On the other hand, players who use only desktops or Mac computers may prefer to register at download casinos

If players plan to play on the move, they should also take care to choose online casinos that offer games developed exclusively for mobile devices as scrolling from one side to the other can be an annoying experience.

Since software is the very soul of an online casino, players should consider the online casino’s software providers or game vendors while selecting an online casino.

Online casinos can be powered by individual software providers such as Real Time Gaming (RTG), Rival, Microgaming, and Playtech. Alternatively, they may offer games from multiple providers such as Microgaming, Net Entertainment, Play N Go, NextGen, and BetSoft Gaming. Each provider has its own advantages and disadvantages. For example, Microgaming is known for the quantity of games it develops, BetSoft is widely acclaimed for its 3D slots, Rival is known for its interactive slots or iSlots, and Playtech is famous for its Marvel progressive slots.

Some software providers comply with gambling laws and do not accept players from gray jurisdictions or countries that have banned online gambling. For example, RTG and Rival Gaming accept players from grey jurisdictions such as the USA, while Microgaming, Net Entertainment, and Playtech operate only in countries that have legalized and regulated online gambling.

Online casinos offer several types of bonuses, most of which are associated with wagering requirements. Players should make sure that these wagering requirements are easy to clear while they choose an online casino to sign up at. A few casinos have zero wager free spin offers, enabling players to play the slots for free and withdraw their winnings without having to satisfy any wagering requirements.

If players do not like bonus offers, they can register at an online casino that gives players the option not to receive a bonus.

Nothing is more frustrating than choosing an online casino that does not offer a payment method one is most comfortable with. Players should therefore make a study of an online casino’s banking page before registering an account.

The best online casinos offer a variety of banking options such as credit/debit cards, prepaid cards, eWallets, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, bank transfer, electronic vouchers such as PaySafeCard, wire transfer, and checks. Some online casinos do not charge for deposits and withdrawals, while some do. Some online casinos take a long time to process payout requests while some process withdrawal requests within 24 hours. The exact time taken for the winnings to reflect in players’ accounts after the casino processes the payout request depends on the preferred withdrawal method.

Choosing an online casino that best suits one’s requirements is an art. It involves a lot of work and new players may find this overwhelming.

Players cannot just sign up at any online casino. They have to visit a few casinos, find out their licensing and ownership details, check out the software and game portfolio, contact the site’s customer care to check promptness of response, and thoroughly study the banking page. If they fail to do all this, they may end up registering at the wrong online casino.

We have compiled a huge list of reputed and licensed online casinos and provided honest and comprehensive casino reviews to help new players. Players can visit the casino section of our website to filter our recommended casinos according to locality, bonus offers, banking options, software, and compatibility with mobile devices. This will help them to quickly and easily choose the best online casino.

Throughout history, civilizations have treasured mushrooms as a source of strength and healing. Greeks believed eating mushrooms made warriors strong, while the Chinese culture has long considered them a medicinal food for healthy living. And today, Japan has an approved mushroom-based drug to treat cancer.

Mushrooms are popular in the United States as a flavorful, nutritious food. The average American eats nearly three pounds of mushrooms a year, according to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center. Many people also use mushrooms for medicinal purposes in dietary powders, liquids and supplements.

“We’ve long known that mushrooms are good for you because of their bioactive compounds, and we’re learning more about their benefits every day,” says dietitian Joyce Prescott, RD. “There are so many varieties to enjoy in a wide variety of dishes, and we can also use them in many ways to supplement our diet and help keep us well.”

Mushrooms are a fungus. Scientists have identified thousands of species, but only about two dozen are widely accepted for use as food. Some mushrooms have psychedelic compounds (psilocybin) that cause hallucinations or an altered state of consciousness. Many others found in nature — like the “death cap mushroom” — can’t be safely consumed.

Unless you’re a mushroom expert, stick to your supermarket aisle to avoid poisoning or other side effects. You’ll still have plenty of options, though prices vary.

Some mushrooms have a rich umami (savory) taste, making them a good meat substitute. Others feature more delicate, earthy flavors. Button mushrooms, the most common mushrooms in the U.S., have a mild taste.

Other, widely available types include:

• Chanterelle, shaped like a trumpet.
• Cremini (baby bella), firm and dark.
• Enoki, small white stems with caps.
• Maitake, dimpled and spongy.
• Oyster, fan-shaped with a thin cap.
• Porcini, thick-stemmed with a reddish-brown cap.
• Portobello, brown with a thick, large cap.
• Shiitake, ivory-colored stem and a dark brown cap.

Mushrooms contain health-boosting vitamins and minerals, along with protein and fiber. For example, one cup of cremini mushrooms has only 15 calories, but 2 grams of protein and nearly 1 gram of fiber.

Mushrooms also contain compounds (including polysaccharides and sterols) that may help protect your health and prevent disease. Nutrients in mushrooms include:

• Selenium: Helps your body make antioxidants to prevent cell damage.
• Vitamin B6: Supports your nervous system and helps form red blood cells.
• Riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid: Help carry out several metabolic reactions and are involved in the production of energy
• Potassium: Identified in the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans as an underconsumed nutrient. Helps muscles contract, assists with fluid balance and maintains normal blood pressure
• Zinc: Supports your immune system and healthy growth in babies and children.

Prescott dives into the exciting world of mushroom research. While research hasn’t been extensive and more is certainly needed, some studies have shown that mushrooms may:

Chronic inflammation (long-term swelling) is associated with heart disease, cancer and other medical conditions. Mushrooms contain certain antioxidants that help protect your body from stress and prevent or slow cell damage.

Mushrooms also activate substances in your immune system that can enhance its ability to protect you against infection and disease, including the growth of tumor cells. Some research has found a potential link between higher mushroom consumption and lower cancer risk, especially breast cancer.

Potassium is a mineral and electrolyte that helps your body control blood pressure. Most Americans don’t get enough potassium. Because mushrooms are rich in this mineral, they may help lower high blood pressure (hypertension). They may also reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Research suggests that a mushroom-rich diet can help you safely lose weight when combined with exercise and healthy lifestyle habits. In one study, people who substituted 20% of their meat consumption with mushrooms showed improved weight loss results.

The flavor of mushrooms may reduce your need for added salt, too, which helps control your blood pressure. Researchers found that substituting mushrooms for half the meat in a ground beef recipe kept the taste but reduced sodium intake by 25%.  

Vitamin D2, a type of vitamin D, keeps your bones strong and muscles working properly. Most of our vitamin D comes from animal-based sources, dietary supplements and good old sunshine. And here’s a fun fact: Some mushrooms may have a label that reads “UV-treated” or “rich in vitamin D.” That’s because mushrooms contain ergosterol, which turns into vitamin D when exposed to ultraviolet light.

“These UV-treated mushrooms are enriched for your health,” explains Prescott. “When mushrooms are exposed to ultraviolet radiation or even sunlight, the ergosterol transforms into vitamin D. So, you get a high concentration of vitamin D when you eat them, potentially enough to meet 100% of your vitamin D needs for the day.”

You can buy UV-treated or vitamin D-enriched mushrooms at the store. Or try it at home:

1. Slice one portabella or three smaller, white button or cremini mushrooms.
2. Leave them in direct sunlight for as little as 15 minutes.

Sun and done!

The nutritional value of mushrooms may help protect your brain from mild cognitive impairment (MCI). In one study, participants 60 and older who ate more than two cups of mushrooms per week had a much lower risk of developing MCI. Other research suggests mushrooms rich in polyphenols and certain antioxidants may help protect against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

“This mushroom research is interesting because it could help with serious brain conditions that affect so many people,” says Prescott. “We need to know much more, but early studies are promising.”

Mushrooms are a boon for healthy heart lovers. Their nutrients and plant-based compounds can help prevent plaque buildup in your blood vessels. Substitute flavorful, low-sodium mushrooms for meat while keeping calories, fat and cholesterol levels low.

“Some mushrooms have taste and texture just like meat,” says Prescott. “And the benefits of substituting them for beef, lamb or other red meat can’t be beat. You get the nutrients and the low calories, sodium and cholesterol without sacrificing flavor.”

Mushrooms contain substances you need to balance your microbiome (fungi, bacteria and viruses) in your gut and fuel the growth of good bacteria. By supporting your digestive system and immune system, mushrooms can help make sure that the nutritious food you eat keeps you healthy and strong.

Investing in cryptocurrency offers several potential benefits — along with some unique risks. Some of the key benefits include diversification, a potential for high returns, and 24/7 trading access.

Diversification is the concept of spreading out your investments across different asset classes — this reduces risk. Most investment experts agree that maintaining a diversified portfolio is key to long-term investing success.

To diversify a portfolio, investors should choose assets that move independently of one another. Having a mix of stocks, bonds, crypto, real estate, etc., can be beneficial.

Historically, cryptocurrency prices have moved fairly independently of the prices of other asset classes. Adding a small percentage of cryptocurrency to your overall portfolio can help you balance out long-term investing strategies.

Many crypto experts argue that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum may serve as a hedge against inflation.

The idea here is that there are a limited number of Bitcoins and Ether tokens in existence. As inflation increases, the value of a dollar decreases — making the price of one BTC or one ETH rise in dollar terms.

This is more theoretical than proven, however. Cryptocurrency has too short of a recorded history to really gauge whether or not it can be used as a long-term inflation hedge.

Cryptocurrency has delivered phenomenal returns in recent years. Whether this trend continues is difficult to predict, however.

The graph below shows the 5-year performance of Bitcoin (BTC) compared to the performance of the S&P 500 index fund (which is a collection of the 500 largest companies in America).

Over the last five years, Bitcoin has returned a massive 1,416%, compared to 67% for the S&P 500 index. That’s approximately 21x higher returns for BTC compared to the broad US stock market. And if you zoom out even further, the results are even more impressive for Bitcoin.

In other words, crypto has been a better investment than stocks over the past five years — although time will tell if this trend continues.

But cryptocurrency is also a highly volatile asset, and any potential returns will vary on market fluctuations, transaction costs, taxes, and other factors.

Cryptocurrencies are highly liquid, which means that they are easy to exchange for dollars or other cryptocurrencies. In fact, crypto markets operate 24/7/365. Liquidity gives investors options and helps them make trades when and how they want to.

Other assets tend to be less liquid. Stocks, for example, only trade five days a week during normal trading hours. Assets like real estate are far less liquid, and could take weeks or even months to sell.

Like any investment, the answer to this question depends on an individual’s plans, goals, and risk tolerance.

Looking at recent history, it’s very clear that some cryptocurrency tokens have been excellent investments at times. However, past returns do not predict future performance.

Ultimately, it’s up to each individual investor to decide whether cryptocurrency makes sense for their portfolio. If you have a small appetite for risk, you should keep crypto assets to a small percentage of your overall investment portfolio .

In other words, don’t just invest in crypto — invest in a variety of stocks, bonds, real estate, and maybe some cryptocurrency as well.

Machines have become a lot smarter in the last 50 years. Artificial intelligence (AI), once a radical concept among computer scientists in the 1950s, now has more practical applications in our day-to-day lives than some people realize. AI powered technologies now play a vital role in marketing, finance, data analysis, healthcare, and much more. 

AI systems predict what you’re typing into a search engine. They serve up personalized ads based on your purchase and browsing history. They recommend new albums and playlists curated from your favorite songs. Advanced AI systems can even help doctors more quickly diagnose and treat illnesses in patients.

Innovations in the AI space have yielded benefits across many industries. Processes are more efficient, forecasts are more accurate, and convenient technologies are more widely available than ever. In the first part of our series on the benefits and disadvantages of AI, we’ll explore a few of the advantages that artificial intelligence systems present and how they make our lives easier. 

One of the greatest advantages of AI systems is that they enable humans to be more efficient. AI can be leveraged to perform small, repetitive tasks faster, or it can be used to complete much larger, more complex tasks. Regardless of its application, AI systems are unbound by human limitations and will never get tired.

And despite what you’ve seen in the movies, AI isn’t always glamorous. In fact, it’s often used to perform mundane, monotonous, time-consuming tasks that humans wouldn’t find particularly enjoyable. For instance, insurance companies use AI to process claims faster and at a higher volume than a human could, freeing up time for humans to focus on more important matters. Programs can also read and mimic a user’s keystrokes to automate dull work like data entry. Conversely, when operating alongside other technologies, AI can also process large amounts of complicated data and deliver actionable insights efficiently and accurately.

While AI is frequently leveraged to automate entire tasks, it also has many practical applications for improving human workflows. Deep learning technologies like natural language processing (NLP) and automated speech recognition (ASR) have transformed the way people work in professions like education, media and entertainment, and law enforcement. By converting the spoken word to text, ASR technology can automatically produce transcripts of any audio and video. 

Speech recognition systems like Rev are already shockingly accurate, and you can expect that to continue as the science improves and the algorithms are trained further. ASR allows lawyers to get transcripts of a three-hour deposition almost instantly. Filmmakers and video producers leverage automated transcripts to manage their media assets and edit their content faster. Police officers can quickly find key evidence from body camera footage thanks to automated transcription. These are just a few of the ways AI can streamline workflows.

As we’ve already mentioned, AI systems don’t have to deal with fatigue. Humans, on the other hand, get tired. The human brain can only focus on one task for so long before that focus starts to slip. When people get tired, they’re more likely to make poor decisions and become vulnerable to mistakes. Repetitive jobs can be particularly prone to human error — when a task is repetitive, it’s easier for humans to lose concentration. But AI systems don’t have to focus — they’re programmed for their function. And for those assigned tasks, AI systems eliminate the risk of human error, producing a more accurate result. 

Modern businesses are swimming in data, but are they getting the most out of it? While manual data analysis is a time consuming enterprise, AI systems can process and analyze massive amounts of data at remarkable speed. AI systems can quickly find relevant information, identify trends, make decisions, and offer recommendations based on your historical data. For instance, algorithms can quickly analyze the effectiveness of marketing materials, identify customer preferences, and offer actionable insights based on those customer behaviors. 

This bandwidth for deeper data analysis allows business leaders to make better, more informed decisions to benefit their operations. Take classification models, for instance. These machine learning algorithms attempt to draw a conclusion based on historical training data. After processing that training data, the model will then categorize, or “label,” new data. 

Businesses leverage classification models when analyzing customer attrition, assessing anticipated churn rate. These models can generate a list of customers at risk of churning, enabling a business to proactively take preventative actions. Classification models also help marketers with lead scoring, examining a customer’s compatibility with a given product or service.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans work an average of 8.8 hours a day. Whether we’re productive that whole time is an entirely different story. But machines don’t take breaks for coffee. They don’t step away from their desks to catch up with colleagues. And they definitely don’t pack up and go home at 5 p.m. Digital assistance solutions like chatbots are available to take customer inquiries no matter the time of day. 

Pros of Ingress

As we have already figured out above - with this game you will run around the city like a wounded beast - after all, the war of factions is going on right now (when you read this post too), even if you captured a portal, in half an hour the enemy can take it away . You will learn to walk faster and longer, and you may become slimmer and more energetic.

The game "Ingress" for me in the first place was an application that did not allow me to sit still. I visited places where, perhaps, I never would have been. I learned new people, by whom I would pass in everyday life. Many of them are responsive and kind people.

More Ingress develops strategic thinking, reaction speed, calm and balanced decision-making. At least because of these skills it is worth playing this game. Yes! And do not forget to choose the right faction =) Also a big con it is ingress shop, where you can buy a lot of items for this game. Doubt? You can personally check!

Surprisingly, Ingress is not just a game for young people. It is played by people of all ages. It is likely that your portal has just worn out that serious man with a beer belly, and not the schoolgirl you thought of. And since the older generation is playing quite actively - Ingress is much less trolling, mate and other dirt than in any other online game.

I ingress in existential pre-depressive periods. Well, the contacts are new, yes - you are here, for example;)

Ingress certainly broadens the mind. After all, portals are objects of art (beautiful buildings, architectural monuments, galleries / museums, urban graffiti). C Ingress to walk around the city is much more interesting, and exploring areas in which it was not - a separate pleasure, because each unique portal helps to collect the Explorer medal. Each player has a lot of medals, which must be "pumped" from bronze to onyx. These are the original goals that fuel interest in the game.

Because of the ingress, I developed and developed, finally, with several old Internet-acquaintances and in general expanded my social circle. Walking has become more, the habit of long walks has appeared

Ingress - can be both solo and team play. Be sure that as soon as you start actively playing in your city, you will be noticed and asked to install a Telegram in the game chat. Do not worry, they want to help you, so to speak, take it under your wing so that you can study and ask your questions in the district chat rooms of the faction. Some features are not available to single players, in particular, the creation of matryoshka-fields. I would say that Ingress is a game in which you will surely meet nice people, and they will help you in development, they will tell you how to play correctly. Do not be afraid to take someone else's help - in this game it is so customary.

Ingress - additional motivation for those who do not like to walk. How many couch potatoes this game has turned into active agents ... Tired of walking the same route from work? Or maybe you do not like just wandering around the parks on your day off and looking at the flowers in the company of friends / walking with your child? With Ingress, any routine walk will find new meaning.

With the emergence of such a game as Ingress in my phone, my interests abruptly changed - bike rides found meaningful routes, the seat behind the computer gave way to long walks in the fresh air and the excitement appeared. Now it does not seem to me crazy to break off at three in the morning and leave 120km from the house, which is to tear down the interfering portal or link from it, or to lay kilometer fields for the victory of the fraction in the cycle. Of course, Ingress made it more often and longer to spend time in the fresh air, which makes it stand out from all the games played in the past.

When I can't think of an occupation for myself - Ingress always comes to the rescue. It is worth a couple of hours for a walk in the district, beautifully linking everything ****, and somehow it’s good to feel your soul. And most importantly - there is a sense of accomplishment of an important business. And you are such a good fellow at once.

And Ingress really helped me. Right game of psychological help. I haven't been on the subway for 6 years. Just some fad was. Even when hell was uncomfortable, I moved by car. And then Ingress appeared and playing on foot is much easier than on cars. Now I go to work on the subway and I feel good.

Cons of Ingress

Did you have a good time management experience? Forget it. Now Ingress, not your diary, tells you how, where and when you will spend tonight.

-Farm ** in Konkovo? Tomorrow? Well, I will think...

Can you even imagine that you go to Konkovo? That is generally in principle? And it turns out you can and go. Saturday morning. What is most interesting is that you will not suffer from this, only your husband / mother / wife / children will twist a finger at their heads. But over time, stop.

C Ingress you should try to always be alert. And how, sorry, to be on the alert, when you have a whole bunch of eighth *** portals on your way from work and you have decided to do a lot. So what's in the park, so what's autumn and 9 pm and it's dark. Many agents also play behind the wheel of a car or cut through the city on a bicycle. Personally, I think it is very dangerous and I play only walking on foot. And that happens to please in a puddle, or a branch in the eye suddenly falls. And all because the game requires concentration.

The battery of your device can be discharged pretty quickly (all due to constantly included geodata), and then you will be more nervous than playing. Ingress is a game in which there is practically no donation and you do not spend money on game items, but almost every second agent has a power bank or a more powerful battery on the phone. You understand that this is an additional cost.

Ingress takes a fairly large amount of time in the warm season, forcing out other hobbies and passions from your life. Sometimes it is possible to combine - for example, a walk in the park and play. But if you go on nature, where there is no connection or portals - it can begin a real breaking.

Perhaps the cons of the game I exaggerated a bit, because not every agent is so much imbued with the game and finds time for it. But keep in mind that all of the above may well happen to you.

Whether you’re interested in learning a useful skill, trying to impress your partner or just tired of eating frozen meals all the time, now might be the time to learn to cook on your own. Besides being less expensive than dining out, cooking for yourself allows you to customize each of your dishes while having some fun in the kitchen.

If you get overwhelmed at the mere thought of turning the oven on, we’re here to help. This article gives beginner cooks 10 practical tips for learning to cook at home, along with a few easy recipes to get started. So tie on your apron and get ready to become a master chef!

Whether you’re learning to cook for yourself, your significant other or your whole family, keep these 10 tips in mind as you brave the kitchen:

Like anything, learning to cook well requires practice. If you really want to become a good cook, you have to commit to doing it regularly. Try to prepare all of your dinners on your own for one week to get yourself fully immersed in the kitchen. Simply approaching cooking with a positive mindset and a “can-do” attitude will make the process seem easier. You might even have some fun!

In the midst of your newfound passion for cooking, you might be tempted to tackle impressive dishes like a savory souffle or baked Alaska. But these dishes are only so impressive because they are quite challenging recipes that you should wait to attempt until you’ve developed your cooking skills a bit more. Instead, the best way to learn to cook is to begin with the basics, such as pasta or tacos.

Because you’re sticking with basic recipes, you can keep your cooking equipment simple, too. When you first start learning to cook at home, all you need is the bare minimum of cooking supplies. Spare yourself from purchasing a bunch of fancy kitchen gadgets and focus on mastering the cooking tools you already have instead.

To make flavorful dishes, you will need a sizable spice collection. Most notably, you will need to make sure always to have these essentials on hand:

• Sea salt
• Black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Paprika
• Basil
• Parsley

These base spices will help you create delicious, well-seasoned dishes. As you continue cooking, you will naturally acquire more spices for a wider range of cuisines.

Regardless of what you plan on cooking, a high-quality set of pans is a necessity. Purchasing pans from a reliable brand will prevent you from finding pieces of coating from cheap pans in your food. Typically, pans with a ceramic coating provide a dependable non-stick surface and are less susceptible to chips and scratches than other kinds of pans.

To start, make sure you have a frying pan, saute pan, stockpot and cast iron skillet in your cooking arsenal.

Just like a reliable set of pans is a must, well-made knives are crucial for good cooking. Using a high-quality, sharp knife in the kitchen can save you from frustration as well as potential injuries from trying to saw away at something with a dull or blunted knife. For beginners, a chef’s knife, a paring knife and a serrated bread knife are all the cutlery you’ll need.

Before you start cooking, get out all the supplies you’ll need and measure all of your ingredients. Doing this will make the entire cooking process go smoother by saving you from continually washing your hands to retrieve, measure and add in a new ingredient. You will also want to make sure you preheat the oven whenever necessary before diving into prepping a recipe.

Even if you fall in love with cooking throughout the learning process, there will be days you don’t have the time or motivation to whip up a full meal from scratch. Cooking some meals in bulk so you have enough leftovers to store in the freezer will provide you with a good back-up dinner plan for busy days.

In general, it’s best to wait to go off-recipe until you’ve become more confident in the kitchen. As you keep following recipe ingredients, measurements and instructions exactly, you’ll start to learn how different components work together and what can be substituted for certain ingredients. Eventually, you’ll be able to modify recipes on your own to create custom variations.

Even for experienced chefs, unexpected things can still pop up out of nowhere and ruin a meal. Although it can be frustrating to see all that time and energy go down the drain, keep in mind that cooking is a learning process and don’t give up. Instead, focus on learning something each time you cook by figuring out what worked and what didn’t, which will make you into a better chef for the future.

One of the most effective ways to market a new fitness program is with pre-recorded exercise videos.

These videos can be used on the website, in the studio and posted to social media sites and on YouTube as well.

Pre-recorded videos can help potential clients and present clients visualize themselves completing certain moves and almost see their bodies change before they actually begin a class.

A great way to use these pre-recorded exercise videos is by having them available right on your homepage so that when people come to your site they instantly have something.

Pre Recorded video allows you to target viewers depending on their time zones to make sure they are able to watch your videos. This will give you access to a much broader audience which you might miss out on when doing live streams and will help you maximize your reach.

Bonus tip: You can also live stream during your local peak audience time and then upload the pre-recorded version later to cover other time zones.

If there are people who still can’t make it at the designated stream time, simply make your virtual event on-demand.

Pre-recorded videos will be cost-effective if you already have the tools to record the workout sessions. Live sessions are usually always more expensive than pre-recorded ones. If you're short on time or on a budget, pre-recorded sessions can save you a lot of money.

Your client even if living in Antarctica can view pre-recorded workout sessions at any time. Your clients will now no longer have an excuse to skip a workout by saying that they forgot which exercise they needed to do or that they didn't know how to do a specific exercise.

The pre-recorded exercise videos will make your client feel more comfortable when performing the exercise – and can even encourage them – because it’s possible to watch and re-watch the videos.

They can learn how to properly do the exercises without your actual presence which can save you a lot of time

Pre-recorded videos are exploding on social media, and many people like to see and hear people talking about workouts done practically.

Approximately 81% of consumer internet traffic is through video content, with much of it being transferred from platform to platform. One of your goals as a fitness trainer can be to deliver and maintain services and this is just another reason why pre-recorded videos should be a part of your marketing strategy.

Pre-recorded video content is a quick and easy approach to elevate your personal brand. You can now create perfect video content just the way you want it to be and no longer have to be concerned over the flaws and mistakes that happen during live sessions.

When you pre-record a workout video, you have complete control over the video. You simply need to record and then stream when you're ready to go live. You can use the pre-recorded workout video and also create personalized content and ads from it.

With FitBudd you can upload your workout videos for your clients with unlimited video uploads along with access to the pre-bundled exercise library.

While there are different ways to promote an online casino, affiliate marketing has deserved its status of the most effective. Of course, SEO, PPC, media advertising, exhibitions, and other offline activities should also be part of the bigger strategy (after all diversity always increases your chances of success) — but if we compare investments and outcome, affiliate marketing often wins the ROI competition. Let’s have a deeper insight into who affiliates are, what benefits they bring to an online gaming business, and how to find the right affiliate marketing software.

Affiliates are people who use their websites to bring traffic to your online casino. While for other industries it may differ, in online gaming affiliates are quite often players themselves. They usually have vast experience as online casino users and run blogs or do live streaming to share their gaming experience with other players. Sometimes casino affiliates have experience in online casino operation and know the other side of the business, too. In any case affiliates (or professional affiliate companies) are not strangers in the world of iGaming and know its ins and outs.

By providing truthful information on various online casinos available on the market and sharing gambling tips and tricks, affiliates gain trust among players and manage to attract a significant audience to their websites. With skillful SEO, link building, and use of online forums, they manage to achieve high rankings in search engines. Once that’s done, affiliate websites are ready for monetization: they start referring traffic to online casino operators.

Affiliates deliver referral traffic to online casinos by placing links and banners on their own websites. Sometimes they use banners that call for direct action, e.g. to register or make a deposit in a particular casino. The important thing is that casino affiliates bring super relevant traffic with higher rates of conversion into depositing players.

Affiliate websites have one thing in common: they all contain really useful information, such as iGaming guides and online casino rankings, so they attract users who search for the best casino to play at and actually do play after following the link. However, they may differ in general approach. There are portal-like affiliate websites such as AskGamblers or LCB that target a wide audience and cover everything related to online gambling. Then there are more niche websites that specialize, for instance, in casinos licensed in the UK or Bitcoin-focused casinos — like BitcoinBuster or Bitcoin Chaser.

Affiliates get paid for the traffic they bring to casino websites. There are several different models of rewarding the affiliates.

1) Revenue-share.

With this model, affiliates get a percentage of the casino’s net revenue generated by referred players. Many affiliates prefer this model because it means long-time (often life-long) income. For operators it is also a good option because affiliates are motivated to bring quality players who would constantly generate revenue for the casino. The percentage that you pay to an affiliate varies. Most casino operators use an individual approach. Some appreciated and trusted partners get up to 50% commission with no negative carryover.

2) CPA (cost per action).

This is a model where a casino offers a fixed rate for every player. It can be a reward just for registration, but most often the player needs to deposit and/or wager a certain amount for the affiliate to be paid. Casino operators can be flexible about the rate, increasing it while the number of players referred by the affiliate grows.

3) Mixed models.

As already mentioned, casino operators often apply customized approaches to high-profile affiliates. For example, they can offer a combination of revenue share model and CPA, or even negotiate certain upfront payments together with long-term participation in the casino revenue. The more flexible you get in your relationship with the affiliates, the better network you will be able to grow and the more chances you will have to profit from these win-win partnerships.

There are several unarguable advantages that affiliate marketing has over other methods of online casino promotion:

Payment based on performance. It is always easier to pay for something that you already have rather than make an upfront investment without any guarantees on the result. Affiliate marketing is totally focused on performance and therefore guarantees high ROI. Even when the CPA or commission paid to an affiliate is high, you know that your revenue is higher. You get 100% relevant traffic that is converted into real sales.

Measurable progress. “When I’m investing a significant amount into certain marketing activities, how do I know which one is effective?” You can build a posh stand and bring half of your company to a gaming conference or you can buy heaps of advertising articles in the media, but how do you know exactly how many players come to your casino as a result? With affiliate marketing, you can calculate and compare the amount invested and the amount earned up to a single cent, thus getting a clear picture of your returns.

Simple tracking. If you are using an effective affiliate system (online casino software usually has an affiliate module that facilitates easy management of their affiliate programs), it allows evaluating the performance of different affiliates. You can even see how your casino is doing on different affiliate websites. You can use this info for a better analysis of what ads and banners work best for you and adjust your affiliate program accordingly.

Reputation and online presence. Since successful affiliates usually have a good reputation in the world of iGaming, being advertised on their websites adds to your casino fame and credibility. It helps to strengthen the brand and make a long-lasting impression on the people in your industry.

Many software download sites are loaded with malware. Here are the safest sites you can trust when looking for free software downloads.

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While there are many places on the internet to download free software, they're not all safe. Lots of sites take advantage of people looking for free downloads to hit you with malicious ads, fake virus warnings, or even tampered files.

While good antivirus software will protect you from the worst sites, it's better to avoid shady free download sites altogether and stick to trustworthy freeware resources. Let's look at some of the best and safest sites for downloading Windows software.

In addition to general reputation and personal experience, we used URLVoid to check website safety. This tool checks sites against dozens of security software blacklists. Every website here scored at least a 41/43 (meaning that all but one or two scanners found the site to be clean).

Before we get into the sites that offer lots of different Windows software, it's worth remembering that the safest place to download most popular software is often right from its official website. If you're looking to download a browser, security suite, media app, or similar, you can't get much more secure than its homepage.

Some software may still try to foist unwanted bundled junk on you from its official website, but you can be pretty sure it's free of malware. If you don't know an app's download page, a quick Google search for "download Spotify" or similar will bring up a box that takes you right to it. Just make sure you're on the official page.

Ninite is simple. The website presents you with a list of popular programs to select, and you check the boxes for all the apps you want. Then, clicking the download button will give you a custom installer file that bundles all the selected programs together, allowing you to install them in bulk.

Ninite is known for its safety and security. It automatically declines toolbars and extra junk, runs in the background, and doesn't require you to click Next over and over. Thus, there's no risk of malware or bundled garbage. Running the same installer file later will cause Ninite to automatically update everything you downloaded originally.

While there are only a few dozen apps on Ninite, it has a lot of the most popular Windows software like Chrome, VLC, Zoom, LibreOffice, and more. Keep in it mind next time you're setting up a new computer.

Softpedia is one of the largest download sites around; it's delivered over three billion downloads over the years. The most popular apps are updated every day, allowing you to get clean and malware-free software that's also as recent as possible.

On top of this, it has an easy-to-use interface that makes it painless to browse for programs on any platform. You can browse what's been updated recently, or search using filters like categories, last updated, and cost. In addition to Windows, you'll find Mac, Linux, and Android apps too.

Even though the site looks like it hasn't been updated since the 1990s, MajorGeeks has been one of the most reputable software download sites for some time.

Its list of Top Freeware Picks is a great place to start, but don't be afraid to browse the left sidebar and look through all kinds of highly-rated programs that you might find handy. Otherwise, searching will help find what you're looking for.

FileHippo is a well-known site with tons of active programs broken down into categories. It also has a repository of web apps, if you aren't set on just downloading desktop software.

The site will occasionally prompt you to download another app (such as Opera) before the one you asked for. But this is clearly labeled, easy to skip, and doesn't push shady software.

FileHippo goes further by also offering older versions of software. While you generally shouldn't install outdated software for security reasons, it's a useful option to have in case you run into issues with the latest version.

Download Crew's website stands out thanks to its short but informative descriptions on each app page. These are written by real users, not just copied and pasted from the vendor's website. You'll learn what each app does, its perks, and any flaws.

The top section has Featured Downloads, making it a good place to get started. It also has a robust list of options for the software licenses, including Open Source, Trialware, and more. This lets you drill down into exactly what kind of free software you're getting.

FileHorse doesn't have a massive repository of software. Instead, this site focuses on stocking the best and most useful programs. Each product page has screenshots so you know what to expect, plus version compatibility, a changelog, links to old versions, and more.

Because the homepage is broken into a relatively small number of categories like Video Software and Cleaning and Tweaking, it's also a good place to find trusted alternatives to popular software.

FilePuma has a pretty basic interface and focuses on simplicity. Search for the software you're interested in, or browse its categories to find something new. Since the categories have the most popular tools right on the homepage, it's easy to see what's on offer.

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Aside from old versions and screenshots, there's not much more on the product download page. The only other standout feature is FilePuma's Update Detector, which makes it easy to check for and install updates for software on your PC.

SnapFiles looks like a lot of the other download sites we've featured, but it has a few cool functions that make it worth a look. One of these is the Freeware Pick on the homepage, which highlights a piece of software you might not have known about. And under More at the top of the page, you'll find a Random Pick, which is also great for discovering new software to download.

There's also a dedicated page for Portable Apps, handy if you want to run apps without installing them. SnapFiles also features user reviews on software download pages, plus warnings on apps that try to install bundled software.

It's easy to ignore the Microsoft Store, which is the home for Modern apps on Windows 10 and Windows 11. And while a lot of its offerings aren't particularly great, you can still find some solid apps on the Store.

Using Store apps also has some benefits compared to their traditional counterparts. Store apps update automatically update themselves. And more importantly, they are sandboxed, so they can't intrude on other areas of your system. Have a look to see if your favorite apps are on the Microsoft Store and you might be pleasantly surprised with what else you dig up.

The USD Coin (USDC) protocol, which was introduced in 2018 by a joint venture between Coinbase and Circle called Centre, was developed to give cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors the option of transacting using its native coin, which is indexed to the US Dollar.

Stablecoins, or cryptocurrency tokens like USDC, serve as a bridge between somewhat volatile cryptocurrencies and stable fiat currencies in the real world.

They are quickly becoming the preferred method of seamless global commerce.

Although stablecoins may be anchored to any fiat currency or even to other assets like gold, the designers of USDC chose to algorithmically tie the stablecoin's value to the US dollar because it is the chosen unit of account for the majority of international transactions so as to encourage uptake more quickly.

As a result, USDC basically functions as a digital version of the US Dollar and enables its owners to make cryptocurrency payments for products and services without having to worry about market fluctuations depreciating their fiat wealth when they convert it to cryptocurrency.

The USD Coin protocol, developed with the goal of giving everyone simple access to cryptocurrencies, provides an open-source smart contract for other blockchain projects to use in the creation of distinctive goods like wallets and exchanges.

Using USDC's Payouts solution, organisations and individuals may utilise the USDC token as a payment or reward system for internal consumption or even to reward staff members, partners, or other affiliates.

USDC tokens may be acquired with any fiat currency and changed back into it in a few easy steps. They are offered at a price that is constant with the value of the US dollar.

Users only need to create an account with any partner exchange that accepts USDC and send fiat funds equal to the quantity of tokens they wish to buy.

Instead of using these partner exchanges, investors and companies may buy the stablecoin directly by creating a Circle account.

Credit cards and bank account transfers are only two of the numerous ways that fiat money may be transferred.

Withdrawals are triggered when the exchange makes a request to the USDC smart contract, which transforms the stablecoin back into fiat money.

An equivalent amount of USDC tokens are burned for every liquidation of USDC tokens, keeping the system in the proper balance for perfect operation.

The USDC has consistently kept the highest standards of trust and openness by providing a quicker, more effective, and safer means to transfer or exchange money on a worldwide scale.

Long-term benefits include the stablecoin surviving the Luna fiasco and promptly regaining its dollar peg in the wake of Terra's catastrophic meltdown.

The USDC reserves, which as of last week totaled roughly $56 billion, are actually kept in separate accounts with authorised US financial institutions and are kept fully distinct from Circle's operating accounts.

These funds are maintained in the form of cash and short-term US Treasury bonds.

The company has even announced that it plans to disclose the stablecoin’s reserves on a daily basis, a move that will further bolster its rise up the stablecoin rankings table.

The fact that Circle, one of the world's top bitcoin financial services companies, has repeatedly stated that it intends to go public by the end of 2022 is further evidence of the company's superior financial standing in comparison to its competitors.

In established economies like the USA, USDC is quickly displacing traditional banking systems since users only pay small transfer costs for transactions.

Contrary to certain other stablecoins like Terra, the USDC developer team has kept its word and provided 100% collateral to ensure that the stablecoin is always redeemable.

As a result, USDC has won the hearts of numerous investors all over the world.