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5 Killer Tips for Argumentative Writing

 

Developing a concise, rich, and compelling argumentative paper –

takes a lot of effort for students not familiar with its major principles. The thing is, this tricky yet rewarding process relies on a number of fundamentals that define its quality and whether or not your paper will be highly evaluated in the end. For this reason, we have compiled the key guidelines of crafting a solid argumentative paper like they do at every professional essay writing service!

  1. Do Research

Before you get down to developing an argumentative paper, it’s essential to conduct in-depth research first. Be sure to check several credible sources, carefully singling out the pieces of information you need in them. The information you will gain from your research should be used in the paper in order to make it persuasive and trustworthy.

  1. Use Valid Statements

As the name of this type of academic writing suggests, it is intended to provide the reader with the statements arguing the paper’s main idea. That being said, in your argumentative paper, you are expected to employ solid statements that will support your main point.

  1. Create a Thesis Statement

This is one of the critical aspects of your writing. A thesis statement is the main point of your entire paper you’ll be arguing all throughout it. In your thesis statement, you have to be as specific as possible, providing an accurate summary of what you will be writing about further in your piece.

  1. Follow the Right Structure

As you proceed with your writing, it’s important to know when it’s better to include the arguments, thesis statement as well as how you should develop your piece. This is where structure gets in the game. Sticking to the proper structure in your paper will make coherent and comprehensible and enable you to present the important details in a professional way.

In a Nutshell

Now that you’ve taken a look at the key principles of argumentative writing, we bet you don’t view it as something challenging and time-consuming, do you? Well, we could say that it indeed is without being aware of what underlies a successful argumentative essay. And, given you are equipped with the weaponry we just covered in this article, you will be able to develop a great argumentative essay in no time!

 

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Lifestyle

Everything a Good Locksmiths Company should do for you

Everything a Good Locksmiths Company should do for you

There are very few things more important than locking up all your valuables. Whether they’re in your house, your car or in a safe somewhere secretive, you want to make sure that everything you own is always kept nice and secure. Not only that, but you’ll also want to ensure everyone that lives in your home is protected around the clock from any potential harm. The first line of defense for any of these potential incidents is a lock, and that’s why hiring a good locksmith is so important. If you don’t take enough care when having locks installed, they could be easily cracked or broken into- and we know the kind of damage that could occur after that. So what should a good locksmith offer? Read on to find out. 

First of all, you should be trying to find someone local. Of course, this might not be possible and you could have to venture a bit out of your comfort zone to find the best company for you, but keeping everything local will make it a lot easier in general. You won’t have to worry about traveling far for any consultations and there won’t be a chance of an extra fee for travelling from the company. Overall, it’ll just make things a lot easier. If you’re looking to check out a locksmith in New York, give https://www.cobralocksmiths.com/ a look. 

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Next, you should try and find a company that can be trusted. There are a lot of locksmiths out there, and some of them are a lot more reliable than others. I’ve heard a few shocking stories about companies that simply don’t seem capable of installing locks of any quality, and you’ll want to avoid that at all costs. There are a few ways to do this, but I’d recommend going online and reading as many reviews as you possibly can. People who have had locks installed aren’t exactly going to lie about the people who have done the job for them, so if you read the reviews you can generally trust them. Read up on as many companies as you can and look at their success rates- this will give you a good width of knowledge and therefore you can make the most well-informed decision possible. 
The cost you should also be crossing your mind. Living these days is expensive enough in general, and you don’t want to be spending a penny more than you have to. This will again require you to check out the rates of different companies but remember it’s not all about finding the cheapest company. You usually get what you pay for, so if you don’t spend enough you’ll get a shabby job done and have to pay more to have it fixed up. On the other hand, you don’t want to overspend when you could get the same job done for less, so again it’s up to you to do as much research as possible and find the most competitive locksmiths price to suit you.

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DOGPOUND Tips: Why the Jumprope Should Be Your Best Friend

DOGPOUND Tips: Why the Jumprope Should Be Your Best Friend

Written by Emily Samuels, a personal trainer at The DOGPOUND.

DOGPOUND Tips: Why the Jumprope Should Be Your Best Friend

The jumprope is one of the most underrated fitness tools out there. It’s portable and affordable for all ages and fitness levels! I also love the jump rope because it’s something you can constantly practice to get better at! The number of jumprope variations is insane- and they get pretty creative! You see jumpropes being used by little kids on the playground or professional boxers as a warm-up drill! 

Benefits of jump roping – 

Coordination and Balance–  It’s a full-body workout that primarily uses your abs for stabilization, legs for jumping and arms for spinning the rope. Since it’s a full-body movement- it highly ameliorates coordination. Once you get that rhythm of listening to the tap before you jump, your muscle memory will kick in and it will start to become more natural and automatic- which ultimately will help you be lighter on your feet 

Burns Major Calories– jump roping is no doubt beneficial for cardiovascular health. HIIT training is one of the best ways to burn fat and jump roping is one of the best ways to do it since it can spike your heart level in a short amount of time. A great example of a HIIT jump rope workout would be ….: 30 seconds of high knees or double unders followed by 30 seconds of rest for anywhere between 10-20 rounds! For someone more advanced, they can try 30-40 seconds of double unders followed by a 30 second plank (active rest). Beginners can try 20 seconds of regular neutral jumps, followed by 40 seconds of rest!

Portable and Affordable– Jumprope is great for all ages and most of the time, they’re under $20! They’re perfect for when you need to travel because they can fit anywhere and they’re so light! 

Heart Health– since jumping rope is an aerobic exercise, it is excellent for cardiovascular health. Having a strong heart leads to lower blood pressure and lower resting heart rate. Having an efficient heart also pumps blood to your muscles which helps with physical performance and recovery!

It’s FUN!– There are TONS of variations that can be done with a jumprope! Once you get good at neutral jumps, you can then try single-leg, then jacks, then cross overs, the hip twists, then double unders- the list goes on and on!! It’s a skill you can constantly be improving and challenging yourself with! 

Check out more DOGPOUND Tips every Monday. Each week a DOGPOUND trainer will give advice on how to improve your workout and get in shape.

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How to Teach Your Kids About Finances with Greenlight’s Tim Sheehan

Financial literacy is among the most valuable gifts parents can give their children. Most schools do not teach personal finance, but with a touch of parental intervention, kids can learn to save and manage money through real-world experience. Kids who learn the importance of smart money management early on will be better equipped to make smart financial decisions in the future. Tim Sheehan, CEO + Co-Founder of Greenlight, a debit card and app that helps parents easily give kids spending money and allowance, gave us some tips on how to prepare your kids finances for the future.

Provide Hands-On Experience Managing Money

As soon as your child is old enough, start giving them real-world experience with managing money and making financial decisions. Kids learn a lot from managing their own money. When kids decide to spend or save their own money, they feel the consequences: a night out at the movies might delay the purchase of a game for which they are saving. Kids may decide to eat at home instead of going to a restaurant if they are saving for a school trip. The sooner kids realize the value of dollars spent, the quicker they’ll catch on to the importance of saving.

Greenlight offers a debit card for kids that parents manage through their app. Parents have the flexibility to choose controls that are right for each child and get real-time notifications of each transaction. This gives kids the freedom to spend safely while learning to make financially-smart decisions. The mobile app experience that comes with the card provides a simple and safe way for kids to manage a budget and naturally communicate with parents about money.

Teach Kids about Savings Accounts and Smart Saving Habits

As soon as your kids are old enough to spend money, you can start talking to them about saving it. Open your kids a savings account and talk to your kids about how much to deposit, when, how, and why they should do it. When they start earning some money of their own – whether from gifts, allowance, or chores –  encourage them to save some of it, even if it’s just for a big purchase down the road.

Greenlight provides a suite of tools that create these teachable moments for families. Kids can learn foundational lessons for a financially-smart future with Greenlight Savings and can set and track Savings Goals when saving for a specific item.  Greenlight offers Automated Allowances so Parents can instantly transfer payments to their kids. Parents can allocate portions of these payments to Giving or Savings, to instill smart money management. 

Explain the Importance of Earning Interest

Interest and compound interest are incredibly important for building wealth over time, yet can be hard to grasp conceptually. Explain these concepts to your kids and help them understand the exponential growth that will result from saving while earning interest.

With Greenlight’s “Parent-Paid Interest,” Parents can choose their own interest rate on savings – paid by the parents – to exaggerate the point of interest on savings. The money grows more quickly so kids learn about compound interest and the value of saving versus spending. Kids learn about compound interest from seeing their own savings grow meaningfully. With Greenlight’s Parent-Paid Interest kids learn by doing with just a touch of parental intervention to emphasize the point.

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Fitness Friday: Q&A with Tone It Up’s Katrina & Karena

For this week’s Fitness Friday, I set out to ask the popular trainers behind the Tone It Up program, Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn, some questions about the TIU community and its success. We also touched on tips for staying healthy while eating out and on the go, and of course we chatted a bit about the holidays and their newest challenge: The Holiday Hustle!

Since the company’s launch in 2009, Katrina & Karena have built a strong healthy living community for women everywhere. With a dedication to female empowerment and balance, the program is perfect for women of all ages — and the transformations speak for themselves. The programs are quite possibly some of the most encouraging and positive fitness programs I’ve ever come across, and the community they’ve created gives a sense of not being alone in the health and wellness jungle that exists today.

It’s clear that the duo is deeply committed to making healthy living fun and attainable, all the while building friendships and connecting women all over the world. This program is about more than just looking great. It’s about feeling great, too — mentally as well as physically. The programs never get boring, and their dedication to keeping it fun and upbeat means there are always new recipes, challenges, and videos to follow. In the sometimes confusing and unrealistic fitness world, these beach babes bring a perfect mix of motivation, acceptance and sunny, positive vibes.

 

 

Tone It Up has become quite the community. Did you ever imagine TIU would get this big?

Katrina: We truly believe in the power of visualization, and from the very beginning, we envisioned creating a community where women could come together to support, motivate, and uplift each other to achieve all their dreams — making fitness fun — and we feel very fortunate that we’ve been able to turn that dream into a reality.

What prompted you to create TIU?

Karena: We wanted to create a place where women from around the world could come together, bond through fitness and nutrition, and find positive girlfriends, just like we did! We met at the gym on a Friday and instantly connected over our passion for health and wellness. We wanted every girl to have that same opportunity and experience!

What are some of the key elements of its success?

Katrina: A key element has been creating an authentic community built on trust. Our community inspires us to work hard every day and is the reason we’ve never given up.  There have been so many moments where we failed and we almost gave up, but we didn’t. Hold on to what ignites you…everything will work out!

Over the summer, you did the TIU Tour and got to meet a lot of TIU’ers. What did you love most about this tour?

Karena: The most amazing part of the Tone It Up Tour was that we were able to connect directly with thousands of women! We worked out, danced, sipped rosé together and heard so many inspiring stories, which we’ll cherish forever.

Any plans on doing something similar next year?

Karena: We have some big plans for 2018!! We’re super excited to release them soon!

You’ve worked a lot with Jillian Michaels. How did you meet her? 

Karena: The first time we met her was actually at a small concert at Hotel Cafe when we first started Tone It Up. We were super excited and blurted out that we were starting a fitness community. She was really nice, but we were too scared to ask her for a pic! Years later we connected on Twitter and went out to dinner. We talked about our upcoming tour and in between some sushi, she goes “Count me in!” Never would we have imagined Jillian Michaels would come on tour with us!

You recently launched the Tone It Up app. How is it going so far?

Karena: The Studio Tone It Up app launch is going really well. What makes it so different and special is that you can take fitness classes with your girlfriends from anywhere and connect with women before and after class. You’re never alone working out in Studio Tone It Up. Plus, you can choose from so many different types of workouts like HIIT, yoga, toning, barre, dance, and strength training, track your workouts and goals, and receive texts and motivation from us! Download the app here for a free week pass!

With both LA and New York being cities where you dine out and eat on the go a lot, what are your best tips for staying healthy?

Katrina: Ironically, whenever we’re traveling, we have to be on our ‘A-game’ and feel our best for photo shoots, interviews, or workout video segments. No matter where we are, we keep it Lean, Clean, ‘N Green and follow the guidelines of the Tone It Up Nutrition Plan. When we’re following the Nutrition Plan, we look and feel our best and most confident.

Karena: When you’re dining out, our best tip is not to be afraid to ask for substitutions! Ask for grilled or steamed options instead of fried. Even veggies like Brussels sprouts are often fried. At Italian restaurants, I like to order chicken cacciatore. At Japanese restaurants, sashimi is always a great lean protein option.

The holidays are upon us… what are some of your best holiday tips for sticking to a healthy lifestyle while not depriving yourself of the fun of spending time with loved ones and enjoying yourself?

Karena: My best tip is to stick to a healthy daily routine and make some time to prioritize yourself first thing. I wake up earlier every morning so I have time for coffee, a workout, and a few minutes of meditation. That way, no matter what else happens that day, I feel balanced and centered.

What are some of your favorite holiday recipes?

Katrina: I love holiday cookies! We have some delicious and simple treats here!

And what are you most excited about for the upcoming holidays?

Karena: Spending time with our loved ones and celebrating with the beautiful Tone It Up community!

The TIU21 just ended & The Holiday Hustle Challenge launched this week. Tell us more!

Katrina: The Holiday Hustle Challenge is all about enjoying the holiday season while staying healthy and balanced. It’s about taking care of YOU. It features daily workouts, lifestyle challenges, and lots of delicious holiday recipes like cookies and cocktails! Join us for the Holiday Hustle here!

What’s the next challenge for the TIU community?

Karena: We have a new challenge coming up for the New Year. There are weekly workouts, daily classes in the studio, nutrition plans, lifestyle challenges, and so many tips and tricks to feel your absolute best in 2018. Be on the lookout for more details on our website soon!

 

You can find out more, get great tips and tricks and see the incredible transformations on their website and follow them on Instagram @toneitup as well as individually @karendawn and @katrinaascott.

 

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Looking Gorgeous in Glasses

Photo Courtesy of fashionmio.com
Photo Courtesy of fashionmio.com

Applying your makeup has become more than your day to day beauty regimen, it’s a part of your image and self-expression. Have you ever felt like once your specs go on, all of that disappears? Here are 8 beauty tips for you to flawlessly  express yourself while rocking your frames.

1. It’s all about your eye makeup: Use bold eyeshadow colors like gold, red, blues, greens, and pink. If you’re a pastele color type of gal, apply concealer under your eyeshadow for that extra pop!

2. Lashes: Add volume and length or go for some fake lashes.

3.  Eyeliners: You can’t go wrong with eyeliners. This may be the best tool, you have so many options of the fierce wing or double wing. You can apply a thick full line across the eye and switch it up with colors: gold, silver, purple, and greens.

4. Eyebrows: Keep your eyebrows neat, there is nothing more alluring than a well arch shaped brow, fill in as much as you need too with a brow pencil. Be sure to align your brows properly for the best results!

5. Add concealer: Concealer is like your highlighter, apply it under and above your brow for that extra pop!

6. Foundation: If you wear foundation, avoid any that’ll smudge and leave your glasses’ imprint on your face. Once you take your glasses off, everyone will see your the mark they’ve left when they come off! You certainly don’t want that!

7. Bronzer: Add a shimmery bronzer on your cheeks for an extra cute glow which will compliment your frames.

8. Lipstick: A lip is definitely necessary. Go for a color that best compliments the rest of your makeup, if you prefer softer colors you can always apply a liner and concealer for an extra pop of color, otherwise go bold!

With these eight makeup tips you and your glasses are now ready to show off your new makeup styles.

-by Krissy Lewis