Year: 2021

Foot Care Tips for People

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  Your feet provide you with freedom and support and are your safest and simplest mode of transportation. You need to care for your feet in order to provide them with the gift of health and well-being. Feet First! You may not place a lot of emphasis on foot care in your daily life. Your feet take on countless challenges and are subject to a number of stressors on a day-to-day basis. That is why pampering your feet is so important. Foot health can be influenced by many factors including…

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Tips For Getting Cheap Last Minute Holiday Deals

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The thought of spending less on a vacation and bagging a last-minute deal and is one of the most satisfying things, especially if you have been looking forward to some time away from the daily hustle. So, if you are flexible and able to leave at the drop of a hat, last-minute deals are an excellent way to get a cheap vacation. Just think of all the extra money you will have to splurge on your getaway destination.  In this read, we are going to look at ten tips and…

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India’s Position in Online Gambling

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Gambling, especially online gambling, is a highly complex topic in India. However, it does not stop Indians from participating in different gambling activities, be it during a family gathering, formal gambling houses in states where gambling is legal, or online casino sites that accept Indian players. As the world has turned into a pandemic mode, people were confined in the comfort of their homes. One way of keeping themselves entertained is by participating in online gambling activities. It is the reason why online casino site is thriving in India amidst…

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Planning to Protect Special Needs Beneficiaries

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by Estate Planning Attorney Nydia Menendez In matters of Estate Planning, there is never a one-size-fits-all document. Every family is different, and each of its members have specific needs and concerns that must be met using various planning tools. When a person’s Estate Plan includes a beneficiary with special needs, mentally or physically disabled, the planning needs to include the right tools to implement a Special Needs Trust. Otherwise, if the distributions are done outright to the family member with special needs, this could jeopardize their eligibility for government benefits…

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Aguada Puerto Rico

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The western coastal valley region of Puerto Rico is home to the charming seaside city of Aguada. Officially founded in 1526, it has great historical significance as port for ships traveling from South America to Spain. Many rivers, including the Río Cañas, Río Culebra, Río Culebrinas, Río Grande, Río Guayabo, and Río Ingenio flow through its territory into the Mona Passage to the Atlantic Ocean. The city has seen nearly continuous population increases since its founding. Some of this has been attributed to the desertions of crew members and soldiers…

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“Cocobana” & “La Joya”: Puerto Rico’s best murals and street art

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Puerto Rico is a Latin American country that has plenty to offer visitors and citizens, as it has a number of appealing scenic locations as well as featuring some of the world’s most incredible natural beauty. However, it could be argued that there is nothing better than the street art scene and the murals that have since popped up all across the island in various places. Of course, there is no doubt that the art scene within Puerto Rico has managed to grow in the way that it has because…

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The Highest Paid NYC MLB Players

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The ten highest-paid Major League Baseball superstars have collectively doubled the overall yearly salary record in 2021. In 2020, $152 million was earned amongst the top-ten most significant contracts, but a considerable slew of contracts handed out has driven those salaries to an all-time high of $357 million. The New York Yankees and the New York Mets are responsible for some of these lavish contracts; let’s dig deeper into colossal paycheques New York’s finest are picking up. Francisco Lindor| New York Mets|$43.3 million Ahead of this season’s Opening Day, the…

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Puerto Ricans: Non-U.S. Persons With A Lower Tax Exemption

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by Estate Planning Attorney Nydia Menendez Our great forefather, Benjamin Franklin warned that “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” One good example is the Estate Tax. The Estate Tax is levied on the value of a person’s worldwide assets at the time of death. Currently the Estate Tax has a $10 million exemption; adjusted for inflation the exemption is $11.7 million in 2021 (which is set to be reduced to $5 million by 2026, if not sooner). But, as is the case with…

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Top 5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Emojis

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While sending an email or text, emojis are becoming an important part of our daily chats. It is best to express feelings in expressionless texts. However, these emojis are basically digital icons or pictures with different emotions. In this modern world, it is one of the vital ways to lead a marketing campaign and build customer relations. These tiny images have a significant role in human psychology. They have the power to turn a negative context into a positive one and affect the human mind. Through your digital devices and…

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Eco-Friendly Meetings

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This article first appeared on DiscoverPuertoRico.com Now more than ever, Discover Puerto Rico and its partners are committed to providing sustainable solutions that work for meeting professionals and the planet, too. Here are some smart ideas to help you lessen your meeting’s environmental footprint and benefit the local communities. Aerial view Puerto Rico’s Convention District. Book a Green Venue The lush rainforest isn’t the only thing that’s green: hotels and meeting venues around Puerto Rico are leading the industry in earth-friendly practices. Beyond being the most technologically advanced meeting venue…

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