Back in 2018, I took my 2012 Smart Fortwo off-roading for the first time. Taking that little car off-road wasn’t just fun, but it legitimately changed my life for the better. At the time, it seemed like taking a Smart off-road was a rare concept. Sure, there was (and still is) a lift kit available for the Fortwo, and I’ve seen a number of lifted Smarts. But I’ve never really seen a Smart actually get dirty off-road....

But what if you love anime so much that your dream is to open up your own anime store? Sounds too good to be possible, right? Wrong! In this article, we’ll give you an in-depth guide that you can use to make your dream of owning your own anime store a reality. We’ll tell you how to get started, how to run your business legally, and even what mistakes to avoid along the way....

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Whether you want to be able to control the light visibility to ensure a much-needed lie-in or you are looking for a climate-controlled option to help you manage the temperature of your room, smart blinds can be highly intuitive. Let’s take a look at some of our favourite options: Sizing for the blinds range from a small 60 x 195 cm up to 140 x 195 cm, giving you plenty of options for a variety of windows....

The iPhone is undoubtedly one of the most sophisticated smartphones in the world, and each new version brings even more delightful features and capabilities to Apple lovers worldwide. Unfortunately, the best device sometimes comes with the worst problems that can mar the user experience and be counterintuitive to Apple’s entire philosophy of product premiumization. What we’re talking about are those horrendous problems like the iPhone black screen of death, iPhone stuck in recovery mode, and such issues....

The good news is you can save hundreds of dollars on your kitchen appliances just by using this one simple trick. You need to buy your appliances at the right time of the year. Prices and sales fluctuate all year long based on the product, when new models come out, and when companies run their annual sales. To get the best deal on the new appliances you need, here is the best time of year to buy new kitchen appliances....

Recent technological advances have improved the recording and video quality of these security cameras and, more importantly, has made them much more affordable and easier to install. Many security cameras used outdoors are wireless, provide excellent images and are highly portable. They can be easily connected to your smartphone and allow you to monitor your home 24/7 from anywhere in the world. In terms of price, on the cheaper end, you can easily find a wireless security camera for about £70 to £100, however, the more well-known brands such as Arlo, Nest and Ring are usually upwards of £100 (sometimes up to £300) per camera....

How well a student scores on the tests will decide whether they: Are accepted onto their chosen courses Must enter a remedial class (adding an extra year to their course of study) Can reduce the length of their course due to a high score To avoid the added expense of an additional year in education and to enable a student to plan ahead, it is essential to prepare well in advance for the CUNY placement tests....

In case you would like a little visual refresher on the evolution of the hilariously-named Hi-Rider Revolutionary Vehicle, which is what Honda tells us HR-V stands for, I have you covered: Look how incredible that first-generation one is! It came in both two- and four-door versions, and was a wedgy little FWD or 4WD small SUV based on the Honda Logo hatchback. It had a really distinctive look with that taught, angular body and the high-riding stance....

Welcome to The Morning Dump, bite-sized stories corralled into a single article for your morning perusal. If your morning coffee’s working a little too well, pull up a throne and have a gander at the best of the rest of yesterday. The Chinese Are Ready For The Future I start today with this clip from “The West Wing” to make two points: We have fairly free trade, though it’s unequal (thus the rush to build EV battery plants in America)....

For about as long as there have been planes there have been entrepreneurs and engineers trying to make aviation more accessible to the masses. Today, there are companies promising to make the sky for everyone with electric VTOLs that are too expensive with far too many limitations to achieve that promise. Back in the 1960s and 1970s, there was another engineer promising to make aviation more accessible. As homebuilt plane publication Kitplanes wrote, Jim Bede was an aviation engineer with big dreams....

A committed employee understands the part they play in meeting those goals and has the dedication and motivation to work wholeheartedly towards achieving them. To test your commitment to career, interviewers will usually ask pertinent questions about: What you know about the role, organisation and wider industry Why you have applied for the role Your long-term career goals Your reasons for leaving past jobs This article explores in more detail how and why interviewers ask about commitment to career and the best way to approach this type of question....

It has an ergonomic design with the best feel that is very comfortable even if you use it for hours. Logitech G602 The mouse is sensitive that it reacts even with the slightest movement. Accuracy and timing are paramount this option is best in and is one of the best wireless picks for all gamers. 5. Logitech wireless gaming mouse G700 6. Microsoft Natural wireless laser mouse A cosy version available that doesn’t trouble your larger hands while playing games....

Early this morning a 2011 Black Audi A4 with Quebec licence plate X10 SNP smashed through Vaughan Mills. Two suspects committed a break and enter and fled. If you have any information on this vehicle or the suspects, please call police. pic.twitter.com/m358aeD3G3 — York Regional Police (@YRP) February 1, 2023 According to police, the incident took place at Vaughan Mills, just a few minutes north of Toronto. It’s the sort of sprawling suburban shopping center where you can find everything from Hot Topic to Kate Spade....

Who wants to do that? I’m sure you don’t. I’m also sure that you’re tired of walking around the house every day picking up clothes and putting on washes. It takes up a lot of free time that you can use to handle other tasks. So what can you do instead? You can use wash and fold laundry services. They’ll take care of your clothing for you, leaving you with one less chore to do around the house....

But, what is the reason for bleeding gums? Can you treat it yourself, or do you need a further examination? The answers to these questions are below. Too Little Vitamin C Vitamin C is essential for maintaining gum health. Without enough vitamin C, gums can become inflamed and bleed easily. Vitamin C helps build collagen, a critical structural component of gums. It also promotes healing and inhibits inflammation. The body needs vitamin C to absorb iron, essential for maintaining healthy red blood cells....

This could be an app developer, for example, requesting investment in return for the privilege of being one of the first to download and trial their app. The company will be in its very early phases so will use the funding for rental of premises, salary payments, software development and so on. The cryptocurrency version of this is the crowdsale. A start-up company trading in blockchain launches an Initial Coin Offering (ICO)....

What Is a Code of Conduct? A code of conduct is a set of behavior regulations. In the workplace, it is there to ensure employees follow the rules and behave in an appropriate way. A code of conduct is a standard that staff needs to meet to be efficient and successful at work. Some organizations, such as public companies, are legally mandated to have one, and many others choose to as they are an effective way of setting standards in the workplace....

Career development is an ongoing process that asks you to assess: Your personality, talents, needs and wants Careers that you are interested in, attracted to and/or suitable for Changes in your requirements, skills and interests over time Developments in your life status What educational and experiential changes you need to make to meet your goals The process requires a level of self-awareness and a willingness to regularly check back with both yourself and your progress....