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Dr. Dean Toriumi: What to do for a Botched Nose Job

What’s worse than having a misshapen nose that takes away from your appearance? Going through surgery to have it corrected and several months later realizing you’re worse off than you were before. Unfortunately, not all nose surgeons are equal: The wrong one and the wrong situation can lead to a botched nose job, according to renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Dean Toriumi. That’s why picking the right surgeon from the start is so invaluable. Fortunately, you can take some steps to recover from a failed rhinoplasty by seeing a surgeon who specializes in revision rhinoplasty.

Why May a Nose Job Fail?

Nose jobs can end up taking a turn for the worse for a number of reasons

One question that may especially bug you when you look in the mirror is, “How could surgery on such a small part of my face be so hard to get right?”

A rhinoplasty gone bad can understandably be emotionally devastating, decreasing your self-esteem and thus keeping you from wanting to show your face to family and friends. Your social life and overall well-being can be negatively affected as a result, so it’s not something to take lightly.

Nose Jobs Are Complex

Because nose jobs remain a relatively popular and often successful surgery in the United States, it’s easy to take for granted how complex they really are. The truth is that many plastic surgeons view rhinoplasty as the hardest facial cosmetic procedure. It’s part of the reason why revision rhinoplasty — surgery done to correct a poorly done nose job — is on the rise.

With revision rhinoplasty, your surgeon will make changes and corrections that caused or failed to resolve functional or cosmetic problems., Some revision rhinoplasty involves complex surgery to correct problems such as breathing issues, noticeable deformities, and asymmetries.

Revision Rhinoplasty Can be Challenging, Too

Revision rhinoplasty may sound simple, but in reality, it can be more challenging than the initial surgery. Why? Because your surgeon has to tackle issues that may not have been present before the first procedure.

However, a competent surgeon can address these issues effectively. Sometimes the surgeon will take cartilage from another area of the body to use in the nose; in some cases, building a totally new framework beneath the skin in the nose area may be necessary.

In spite of the challenges nose surgeons may face when performing revision rhinoplasty, positive results are quite possible. However, having realistic expectations is critical when attempting to achieve an ideal result, just as with first-time surgery. You can consider yourself to be in the winner’s circle after corrective rhinoplasty if your surgeon was able to erase your malformations and make you look and feel respectable again.

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Tips to increase engagement on Instagram

Instagram is where the beautiful content of the internet lives. The page has become synonymous with visually spectacular work. No wonder that it’s the choice for travel, fashion and food influencers and marketers. Here are a few ways to increase your Instagram engagement.

  1. Sizing matters – images are lovely only when people can see it. The Instagram size for a picture is 612×612 pixels and it makes sense for you to keep within the number. You can use different tools to create picture collages, including Snapseed, Pic Stitchand Hipstamatic. Brighter colors work better for people, research has shown. So keep that in mind too. Look for more green, gray and blue, pastel and light tones for maximum effect.
  2. Use your words – while Instagram is known for visuals, it doesn’t make sense to not have text. Give the audience a sense of what you’re going for or why the visual has appeal for you. Put in a message, speak your heart and mind and then see the numbers increase. Among the many things you can do, do consider asking your audience to share your work or tag their friends. Humor goes a long way so keep that in mind. Appropriate humor is vital here, so make sure you don’t offend people.
  3. Stories – Instagram Stories are perfect – they are short-lived and disappear after 24 hours and you can post raw content and writing on the page. Since they appear on top of the news feed in circular form, and are interactive, they make for great opportunities to take the product further. Use a link for ease of access for users.
  4. Hashtag it – many people believe that hashtags are only for Twitter. They are not. When a marketer uses a hashtag and then a term to look for information on Instagram, he has more than a 10% chance of finding the information he needs. Influencers can bring more views to their page using the same. Do make sure that you don’t overuse the hashtag option. More than 10 is too much! Look for specific hashtags for maximum effect. If you think about it, most hashtags are about brands. What better way can you have for your own brand to gain mileage than the hashtag?
  5. Choose the right time – if you want your post to get noticed the most, post on a Monday. As the week progresses and the weekend beckons, the interest levels tend to peter out. Look to post late night or early morning, so it’s the first thing that users see when they log on. Or in the evening, when the day is winding down and the audience is in a better frame of mind to take information in.
  6. Give them something – engagement is the key in Instagram and when you offer something to the audience, they are more likely to get involved. Consider freebies, discounts and cash prizes. A contest is a great way to show the audience that you’re interested and involved in giving them what they like. In fact, if it’s a product launch, the product could be the prize that people compete for. Don’t forget to tell them to use a hashtag when they take part!

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Stretch Your Dollars: 5 Ways to Cut Business Costs

As a business owner, you know that keeping up with the constant changes to run a business can be financially challenging. The goal is to control costs while maximizing profits. Although today’s economy is recovering, it’s still unstable. Discover five ways business owners can cut costs and save money.

Optimize Your Office Space

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Take some time to analyze your workspace and evaluate whether you’re using that space efficiently. Can any area be used for dual purposes? For example, can the break room also be used to hold meetings? Equipment such as copiers waste space. If you have a storage closet that can fit the machine, use that space.

Another idea that can save you money is moving to an open floor plan design. Open floor plans not only promote collaboration, but the shared desk and worktable model also reduce square footage required which, in turn, reduces costs.

Hiring contractors can quickly help you get the job done, and you can still save money. Many contractors you hire may purchase at least some equipment, while others can save money by renting heavy-duty construction equipment when the time arrives for your company to expand and add space.

Embrace Virtual Offices

While an open floor plan saves you money, don’t forget about virtual offices and telecommuting. Having a brick-and-mortar space can be expensive, but virtual offices can significantly cut overhead. With no space to lease or buy, you also won’t need to pay for furniture to buy or additional items such as liability insurance coverage.

If your business model doesn’t support a virtual office, you can still minimize travel expenses by having virtual meetings.

Reduce Marketing Expenses

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Paid advertising is the cornerstone of your business, but you don’t want to cut what’s working. The good news is that you can find cheaper alternatives to reduce marketing expenses. You can build a customer email list and set up a referral program that offers incentives. Participate in business fairs and other networking events. These opportunities offer a great way to meet clients, and people are more likely to hire someone from a business with a familiar face.

Take advantage of advertising using social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter. Facebook is a cost-efficient way to advertise online, and creating a Facebook ad is easy.

Maximize Employee Potential

Analyze and evaluate employee skills and experience, and delegate responsibilities to those most qualified. For example, if you have an employee who is proficient in computer programming as a hobby, then use the individual’s skills. You could also invest in training courses to keep employees up-to-date with computer programming skills. When you do, you can avoid paying an outside business to manage or troubleshoot your software.

Consider Vendor Hunting to Cut Supply Costs

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Save money on office supplies using nontraditional vendors such as Walmart, Target, and Overstock.com. Nontraditional vendors can often give you a better deal than traditional office supply vendors. You’ll have to do a little price matching, but in the end, going this route could save you money.

Cutting costs doesn’t mean sacrificing your business and is easy if done correctly. Develop a plan, execute it, and ask for help when you need it.

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5 Rights You Have as an Airline Passenger

If something goes wrong with your flight, you should know that you have rights as an airline passenger. Both the United States and the European Economic Community have specific rights for air travelers. This is in addition to the agreement outlined in the contract between the airline and the passenger.

Passengers should know with their rights just in case their flights are affected by delays, overbooking or cancellations among other uncertainties. Here are some of the common fundamental airline-passenger rights in the United States and Europe.

Honest fares

When making your flight reservation, the price you see should be the price you pay. Airlines are supposed to display a total cost of the ticket price taking into account all airline charges, user fees, and governmental taxes as a directive by the U.S. Department of Transport (DOT) and the EEC. This is true whether the prices are posted online or in any other advertisement. Failure to honor this price would result in penalties.

U.S. Air-Passenger Rights

Bumping

The DOT has clear guidelines to what a passenger is entitled to should they be bumped involuntarily. This should be covered in the contracts between the airline and the passenger. In case you are bumped as a result of overbooking, your carrier should ensure that you get to your destination within one hour of your planned landing, and if they don’t, the airline should compensate you.

The compensation can be up to 400 percent of the airfare depending on the type of flight, and the time it takes the airline to arrange for your scheduled travel.

Many involuntary bumping incidences are given various offers, such as confirmed booking on the next available flight, vouchers that can amount to hundreds of dollars for future trips, and meals, among others. However, the passenger must have met the gate-arrival and check-in deadlines as outlined by the airline.

Delays and cancellations

If for one reason or another your flight is rescheduled, delayed or canceled, you have the right to compensation. It can be in the form of a reroute at no extra charges, a full refund, or a nonrefundable ticket.

However, the justification of a delay varies from one airline to another depending on their policies. It is a federal requirement that all airlines flying into the U.S., domestic and international alike, outline how to get compensated for a flight delay.

Some airlines promise to secure you a seat in the next available flight or transfer you to another airline that would ensure your arrival at your destination. The final decision to compensate passengers lies with the airline.

Tarmac Delays

The DOT mandates that during a lengthy tarmac delay upon departure or arrival, the airline may not keep passenger on the plane for more than three hours for domestic or four hours for international flights respectively without allowing them to get off at their wish.

However, this is subject to safety and security considerations.  After two hours of delay, you should get water and food from the airline, and get updates every 30 minutes. The airplane lavatories should be operable. Violation of this right would not lead to compensation, but the DOT will fine the airline.

Europe Air-passenger Rights: Enforcement

Studies conducted by the EEC have revealed that most airlines do not inform their passengers of their rights in case of any inconvenience caused either regarding delayed flights, cancellations or bumping. To address this issue, several online agencies offer legal assistance to passengers seeking compensation from reluctant airlines.

How to Complain to the Airlines to get Compensated

Regardless of the compensation that you are entitled to, you need to understand how to get the airline to honor them. Here are ways to complain the right way.

Be clear and courteous

There is no point in yelling your complaints to any airline official you meet. It is best to be courteous and precisely outline the issues that you have. Define your rights and clearly explain why you think you deserve to be compensated for the inconveniences caused by the airline.

Contact customer care

Sometimes the agent at the gate is not as cooperative as you would expect them to be or is just too overwhelmed by the increasing number of stranded passengers seeking compensation. The best thing to do in these circumstances is get in touch with customer service on the phone using their hotline. It will save you stress and time.

Use social media

When it is taking longer than expect to get the attention you want, it is best to use the airline’s social media platforms. Most of them respond promptly to concerns on their social media platforms since it is a public platform. Once you get their attention, be sure to define what you are concerned about clearly.

Seek further assistance

Filing and following up with complaints is not an easy thing, and if you think that your case was not well determined, you may want to seek additional help from organizations and online startups that support complainants.

In conclusion, you need to realize that as a traveler, you have rights, but unfortunately, the only person that will really fight for these rights is you. Make sure you know what you are entitled to.

How have you handled your flight compensation claims? Did you have any issues with filing the claim or receiving compensation? Tell us in the comments below.

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Traveling and Your Security

No matter what the reason you are traveling, whether it is for a vacation or for business, you need to be mindful of a number of things. No matter what your destination, whether that is in Australia or an International one, and why you are visiting somewhere else, taking into account your personal security and that of your possessions is a vital part of your trip planning.

Security and privacy are much different than they used to be, with the devices we carry and how open we are about where we are, and how public we are about what we are doing. This is especially true when traveling. To keep you and your possessions safe, follow these guidelines.

Get Travel Insurance

To safeguard your finances when you travel, having insurance for traveling is always a good idea, especially if you are traveling outside of Australia. This kind of insurance covers both if you have to cancel your trip, or if you should need medical assistance when you are away from home, especially overseas.

While having issues come up that cause you to have to cancel your trip or getting ill while on your trip are not pleasant, at least you can feel secure in knowing that your insurance will mitigate the financial impact.

Be Careful What You Share on Social Media

Sharing your location on social media, checking in, and other activities can reveal that your hotel room is empty and leave you susceptible to thieves. Be sure your privacy settings are up to date, and that you don’t necessarily share those updates real time. This will ensure both your privacy and security are preserved.

Don’t Use Debit Cards

Instead of using debit cards, use credit cards. While fraud can be reported on both, a person who gets your debit card has access to your personal finances, while your credit card has a limit and can be shut down quickly. Also, you will not be out money while the fraud charges are resolved.

This is an important distinction. Using cards linked to your bank account, whether personal or business when you travel puts your financial security at risk. A better option is to purchase prepaid credit cards and use those instead.

Convert Your Currency

If you are traveling from Australia to the United States because you are part of a digital marketing agency and visiting clients, you should convert your currency to US Dollars before you travel. The reason is simple: if you use your credit card, there may be fees for every transaction done in another country’s currency. If you convert your currency first, or talk to your bank, you can save yourself these fees.

Secondly, if you convert your currency and put it on prepaid travellers cards it will not only be more secure and mean a thief will have access to less money, but it also means that you will be better able to stay in budget if you only spend what you have converted.

Secure Your Possessions

On any trip, you have to take some things with you. If you are a part of a digital marketing agency and traveling to client meetings, you will need computers or tablets, your phone, and other technology. When you have to leave these somewhere, be sure that they are secured.

This not only means physical security. This means privacy settings, using a VPN, being careful about connecting to public WiFi, and using Bluetooth sparingly. Your device should not only be password protected, but so should your client files and any other personal information. That way if someone does manage to steal the device, your data is secured and your personal information is not at risk.

Only Take What You Need

It’s tempting when you travel to over pack in order to be prepared, however only taking what you need means there is less risk of loss. If you don’t have it with you, it can’t be stolen. That means that not only should you use prepaid cards or credit cards instead of your debit card, but you should leave your debit card at home.

This goes for anything else you want to keep secure as well. You should not take electronics you don’t need, jewelry you won’t wear, and other valuables. The safest place for them is not with you.

Take Advantage of Safes and Lockers

Most hotels, even those that are not extremely high end will have lockers and safes available for those who are staying there. Take advantage of these. Lock your possessions you do have with you in these safes or lockers if you don’t have to take them with you to a meeting or where you are going.

Also, take advantage of these places to lock up valuables, extra travel cards, and any cash you don’t need. While these safes are often not perfect, they are better than keeping all of your cash or money for the trip with you.

Conclusion

Security is a vital concern when you travel. Keeping yourself and your possessions safe is vital, and should be taken seriously. Follow these security steps and your travel will be more pleasant and secure.

How do you keep your possessions safe when you travel? Leave us a comment in the section below.

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How to forge a successful career as a contractor

Working as a freelance contractor is a great way to start your own business in a field that you love. As a contractor you’ll be your own boss, meaning you can decide when you work and what jobs you take on. You’ll also have the satisfaction of knowing that all the money you earn is going to support you and your family.

Decide if it’s the right path for you

There are pitfalls and obstacles to working as a contractor; being your own boss means no holiday pay, sick pay or other traditional in-work benefits. You have to constantly find work as well as do the job, and there’s no guarantee of a regular paycheck. All the stress and responsibility for keeping the business going will be on your shoulders, and not everyone has the right temperament to handle that.

Make sure you have some savings

Jobs aren’t going to fall into your lap immediately, and the first few months will be a struggle as you get yourself known, build up your client base and establish a reputation. It’s a good idea to have several months’ worth of income banked before you start out, in order to tide you over financially. There are several ways that you may be able to raise the necessary finances, including getting a bank loan, asking friends and family, or attracting outside investors, but every business needs some level of capital behind it.

Establish a business plan

There are many good reasons for having a realistic business plan in place, including the fact that investors will want to see one before they consider loaning you any money. A plan can also map out where you see your business going, and what you need to achieve to make it work. It should include a personal budget- what you need to earn to live on and cover your basic expenses- and a business budget that includes the tools, equipment and running costs you’ll need to make a go of your new career.

Structure your business

When you register as self-employed you need to decide how your business is going to be set up legally, for instance whether you operate as a sole trader or establish yourself as a limited company. The easiest route to take when first starting out as a contractor is to use an umbrella company to take care of invoices, taxes and contractor pay, as well as ensuring that you are IR35 compliant.

Brush up on your networking skills

In order to find work and grow your business you need to know how to network. This is a skill like any other and can be learnt through practice. You need to find clients who will give you regular work, and build up a collection of useful contacts within your industry. If your work is good, word of mouth will be your best friend, but you still need to help it along by making your presence known.

Working as an independent operator you’ll be doing something you love and that you’re really good at. Often a good specialist contractor can command higher rates than an employee doing the same job. It can be hard work but the rewards are definitely worth it.

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How to create a modern kitchen

For most homeowners, the kitchen is more than just a place to cook and prepare food. In the right circumstances, a kitchen can be a hub of conversation, a place to bond with place and family, and a space that is perfect for personal creativity.

Of course, if you want to make the most out of your kitchen, then you’ll need to make sure that it’s properly styled, and protected. Just as it’s important to consider the matrix of what’s covered in home warranty plans to ensure your home is protected in the future, it’s also crucial to make sure that you have a kitchen design in place that’s capable of standing the test of time.


  1. Start by looking at colors

Perhaps the first, and simplest thing any homeowner should think about before they start creating a stunning modern kitchen, is what kind of colors they want to use to demonstrate their unique personality and sense of style. The power of color can transform your kitchen more quickly and easily than you might think. For instance, a drab white kitchen can be completely transformed with just some stylish patterned tiles on the backsplash, and a fresh lick of paint on the cabinets.

For a bold experience, try using contrasting colors like green and purple, or blue and orange. On the other hand, if you want a more subtle and homely effect, pastel shades are always a good bet.


  1. Choose practical accessories

While you want your new modern kitchen to look incredible, it’s important to remember that there’s more to a great home space than just aesthetics. Ideally, you’ll want to pack your kitchen full of tools and accessories that make it easier for you to get the most out of your space. For instance, hidden cabinets can give you extra room for storage, while ensuring that you don’t ruin the overall look of your kitchen.

Remember, when choosing accessories for your kitchen cabinets, it’s a good idea to pick colors and styles that fit seamlessly with the design you’re trying to achieve.


  1. Don’t forget the flooring

It’s easy to overlook the power of a beautiful floor when you’re creating a modern kitchen from scratch. However, a boring or dirty floor can easily draw attention from the designs you’ve spent so long perfecting.

Try to strike a balance between choosing a floor that looks incredible with your chosen color scheme, and something that you’re going to have an easy time of cleaning and maintaining. After all, the last thing you want is to end up spending all of your weekends scrubbing your kitchen jut so that it can continue to look it’s best.


  1. Get plenty of light

Light is an important feature in any kitchen and something that shouldn’t be overlooked at any cost. Not only does light ensure that you can be safe and confident in the kitchen when you’re cooking and preparing food, but it also helps to draw attention to all the modern design elements that you’ve implemented into the room.

Try and get a good blend of both natural and artificial lighting. That means investing in plenty of spotlights and LEDs, as well as ensuring you have a large open window space available too.


  1. Choose the perfect countertops

Finally, while everything from the paint on your walls, to the color of your cabinets can have an impact on the way your kitchen looks and feels, it’s important to remember that few things are more appealing in a kitchen than the perfect countertops.

Where possible, try to choose a material that you can trust to stand the test of time. You’ll want something that looks great, but also has the durability to withstand things like hot pans, and other forms of wear and tear throughout the years. Granite and marble are particularly good for these reasons, but there are plenty of options available.

Making your modern kitchen

The right modern kitchen has a lot to offer today’s homeowner. From a place to relax with your friends, to a location where you can enjoy exploring some new hobbies, a kitchen can be a fantastic area packed full of love and creativity. However, just like any space, a great design can help to make your kitchen really inspirational.

With a little care and attention, your modern kitchen could transform your entire home, and give you a focal selling point when it comes to getting on the real estate ladder.

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What happens to you when you don’t date for a long time?

Staying single for a while can be a nice break from the hectic life of a couple, you get plenty of time to yourself and with that comes plenty of freedom. However, staying alone for too long can start having some effects on you that are not always the most desirable. It’s a bit more than not riding a bike for a while, and it can certainly require more than a few days to get back up to speed with the whole dating gig. Today we look at the things that happen to you when you stay by yourself for too long, and we offer possible fixes for you to get back on track as soon as possible.

1 – Socializing issues

Problem – Okay so just because you’ve been single doesn’t mean you’ve retreated into a cave altogether; you still have friends and people you see on a regular basis. However, the one thing that isn’t so good is when you approach a person you are attracted to. You might find that you stutter a bit more, or you simply lose your words and end up spewing some sort of word salad when you’re trying to flirt with someone. Let’s face it, you’ve lost a bit of that old magic it it’s hitting you by surprise. Who thought those once-acquired skills would be gone?

Solution – It’s okay to be nervous, if anything you will be giving that person a sign that you like them. These days people are so sure that confidence is the best thing ever, but knowing how to express your lack of confidence can work just as well. Just be honest with that person, tell then that you’re a little nervous because it’s been a while since you’ve talked to someone that you like and fancy. Just come up with your own version of it, you’ll just be telling the truth and honesty is a quality most desired by people when it comes to choosing a partner. In fact it might well give you a charm that is lacking in today’s over sexualized world.

2 – Sex, or the lack of it for so long

Problem – Speaking of over-sexualisation, it’s been a long time since you’ve done…you know… anything sexual with another person. Even if you have the past of a stallion but you stop for too long, you will unavoidably get that fear of being a bit too early when it comes to the act. Premature ejaculation isn’t a joke, and if it’s been a while since you’ve has some skin contact then you might have the fear that things will work out like they did for your first time. That is unless you’ve been practicing tantric sex with yourself all that time, but not many people do that, let’s be honest.

Solution – There is truth to what we are saying there, and your next performance might not be the best. You can try to delay ejaculation, there are different techniques and they do work. Also you can try adult dating, it sounds silly but you’re better off finding someone just to have sex with and tell them you might need a couple of times to get going. You’re not the only one with issues, and you’ll most likely find quite a few forgiving people a free fuck site like My Sex Hookups or other no-strings dating platforms. Just find yourself a friend with benefits, you’ll get that sexual confidence back in no time.

3 – Personal hygiene

Problem – This is the less pleasant aspect, not to put you off but the issue needs to be addressed. It’s bad, but not the end of the world, and certainly not atypical just to single people. You know that when you’re dating you make a personal effort to look better, and this includes looking after yourself. Your lips, your nasal hair, your health… all seem to take a step down when you’re alone for too long. It’s only fair, after all it’s not like you have to impress anyone. The thing is that over time, those showers you miss and those things you leave untreated can accumulate to a point where you feel a bit scared to get it sorted. In terms of dating, this means that you can sometimes lose a lot of confidence as you’re not your best self. Physically speaking, you might even feel a little broken, and that’s when you realise that you do need someone in your daily life to look after you.

Solution – It’s simple: get a piece of paper and make a list of those physical problems you might have developed. Write down about that that itch that won’t go, that spot you’ve been meaning to get checked, or that tooth that is giving you that weird breath. Then take an appointment with your General Practitioner and just talk to them about putting a plan together to attack all those problems. It will take time and will cost some money, but once you put the mechanics in place things should roll nicely. Before you even know it, you will be a brand new you that you feel so much better about.

We hope this article comes useful to some of you who have been in the single boat for a long time. We cannot cover all the aspects of prolonged singledom in the one article, but those are the main ones most people will face in that situation. The key thing is this: just take some time to look at yourself, make a note of your issues. You will find that it is just a matter of meeting one problem with a solution, it’s a simple step-by-step approach rather than having to face everything head-on. We wish you all the best with your dating life, may you find that person that is right for you!

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Why You Need a GPS Tracker for Your Maintenance Records

Lots of businesses have finally found the best way to always know where their fleet is, how long it took a driver to get to their destination, which routes they took, and more. This way is the GPS tracker device, which is now fitted to almost every fleet vehicle. It enables them to automatically see where vehicles have been, how long they were there for, how they go there, and more. This means that logistics can be more automated and more accurate as well.

The Various Benefits of the GPS Tracker

By installing a GPS tracker in a company vehicle, the logistics department can monitor whether cars are used in a nonauthorized way. Furthermore, should a car be stolen, it can easily be found again. This ensures it is recovered straight away, hopefully without any substantial damage. This, in turn, helps to reduce insurance premiums.

These trackers can be installed in about any type of vehicle. It monitors its location, its route, and its speed. This information is sent to a central computer, where information can be printed out to determine whether employees have been productive. Employees also don’t have to monitor their mileage anymore, as this is all done automatically. Last but not least, it ensures customer service is improved because businesses can always tell their customers where their deliveries are.

Accident Investigations, Law Enforcement, and More

If an accident has occurred, a GPS tracker can function almost like a black box. It shows which direction the vehicle was traveling in and at what speed. This enables accident investigators to paint a picture of what happened during the accident, even designating fault to the responsible party. This is another reason why insurance companies now offer discounts to those who have one fitted.

GPS tracking technology is also used by law enforcement, private investigators, and others. They use it in covert manners, keeping tabs on people they are investigating. This means that they no longer have to follow them in cars, reducing the chances of being spotted while at the same time saving money and leaving law enforcement professionals safer.

Trucking companies, meanwhile, use these devices to make sure they always know where their shipments are. Trucks are fitted with GPS systems and can be monitored all over the world. This means that they can estimate at what time a truck is due to arrive with great accuracy. Should a shipment be late, lost, or missing, this can greatly improve productivity.

Then, there is the fact that these devices can track valuable cargo. Simply placing a tracker somewhere on, in, or near the cargo will ensure that it can never be stolen again. This does not show distrust of the shipping operators, but rather acceptance of the fact that heists happen, particularly for high value items. With a GPS system in place, insurance can once again drop, therefore, as well as there being more security that items will actually arrive where they are supposed to.

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Why More People Are Opting to Travel to Barbados

When you’ve achieved success in life, it’s natural to splurge every now and then. That’s why an increasing number of people are choosing to enjoy the perks of renting luxury villas rather than staying at traditional hotels. But where should you go? Here’s one tip: choose among the luxury villa rentals in Barbados.

The word is spreading very quickly about how fabulous a holiday in Barbados can be, and that’s why in recent years the tourists are arriving in record numbers. In 2015, there were 592,000 visitors here, and that was a record broken by 2016s 610,000 tourists. The latest data shows that 2017 i on track to shatter the 2016 records, and local hoteliers are excited over the likelihood that 2018 will result in even greater numbers.

So why exactly are so many people flocking to this tourist destination? Here are some of the top reasons:

  1. The beaches. There are 60 beaches in Barbados, and they’re all open to the public. All the beaches seem to have white pristine sand, and the waters are all clear due to the corals. The west coast is also known as the Platinum coast, and this faces the Caribbean Sea. The waters are gentler here, and it’s a great place for kayaking, snorkeling, and jet skiing. Try your hand at sailing—the whole island of Barbados is so small at you can go around it in a sailing boat in just a few hours!

The east coast faces the Atlantic Ocean, and here the waves are livelier so the surfing is fantastic.

  1. The weather.No matter the time of the year, the weather in Barbados doesn’t seem to change all that much. The warmest months are August and September, as the temperature can range from 78 to 86 degrees F. The coolest months are January and February, with temperature ranges of 74 to 82 degrees F. It’s like being in heaven all year long.

Also, it’s not as humid in Barbados compared to other nearby countries in the Caribbean. Those countries can generally become a bit too humid, but in Barbados you can enjoy a constant breeze and brief showers to counteract the heat.

  1. The fresh seafood. You can’t go anywhere in Barbados (or even read anything about the country) without you hearing about Oistins Fish Fry. This is the place to visit on Fridays and Saturdays, as you can enjoy fresh seafood along with rum concoctions.

But the truth of the matter is that plenty of places here offer fried or grilled fresh fish, with a rum drink that somehow goes perfectly with your meal. Try the flying fish and the mahi mahi (known locally as “dolphin”).

  1. Exhilarating nightlife.You can have a wide range of options for your nightlife entertainment. You can enter a cool trendy club, go bar hopping along St. Lawrence Gap, or even enjoy a quiet night at a rum shack with Mount Gay XO rum for company.
  2. The people. Everyone’s friendly. If you’re looking for new places to visit, just ask anyone you meet on the street and they’ll share their favorite spots.

It also helps that when you rent a luxury villa, you enjoy more space and certainly much more privacy. Add the concierge services that can provide gourmet meals and live music for pool parties, and you’re certainly in for one of the best holiday experiences in your life!

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