Author: Maria

Miss Universe 2017 will be the 66th edition of the pageant show and as we all already know that the grand finale of Miss Universe 2017 will take place on Sunday, November 26 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. But how many of us know that Iris Mittenaere, Miss Universe 2016 from France will crown her successor at the end of the pageant? Probably very few knew that. In a pageant where 80+ countries are expected to join, definitely will only be decorated with the most beautiful and intellectual women from around the globe. There’s another interesting fact about the winner that Miss Universe winner will travel around the globe promoting the Miss Universe Organization alongside various brands and charities that they are associated with it. And not the end of it, it can just be called an inception as Miss Universe winner gets to stay in New York with the reigning Miss USA & Miss Teen USA winner. Being the face of the world, the feminine representative of beauty and intellectuality of the human kind is not easy at all. Though the winner will be gifted with life like a princess, every contestant’s story is no less than a fairy tale itself. Every Diva’s journey from her home to the Red Carpet is like a practical version of Cindrella. This journey which is so inspiring, so struggling and so unbelievable – is also known as “The Road to Miss Universe “.

No matter which contestant wears the crown, every one of them has a story so strong and powerful that made them who they are today and lead them to the stage of Miss  Universe 2017. But here today, we will particularly speak of two contestants whose road to Miss Universe is anything but an ordinary disney fairy tale. So, here we are!

# Miss Iraq, Sarah Idan and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman: Why choose Miss Iraq, Sarah Idan and Miss Israel Adar Gandelsman for the first place? Well, who else would have created such a big impact just by dropping a selfie on Social Media rather than Miss Iraq? Confused what I’m talking about? No clue?

Okay, let’s start from the beginning. The Iraq-born Idan, who moved to the United States to study music, is her home country’s first competitor in 45 years which is already something extraordinary. Now let’s see what she did. Those who has a little bit of interest in world politics, certainly knows that Israel and Iraq do not have diplomatic relations. But that merely could stop the two countries’ representatives in the Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant from taking a selfie that has drawn the attention of the whole world and still is the center point of criticism across social media.

Both Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman, and Miss Iraq, Sarah Idan who is also known as Eadan, posted the photo that she captured on November 14 in Las Vegas on their individual Instagram accounts 10 days earlier. And that was it. Without even any further conclusion, the joint selfie of the two forced thousands to comment on each post and literally, unleashed a havoc of user responses and media attention.

Most of the people who commented, praised the two young women for sending out a message of peace and hope. But not only the ordinary Facebook and Instagram user but also powerful politicians like Ofir Gendelman who is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesperson to the Arab media, praised to his heart’s content by commenting “a great message of hope for the region” and wished luck to both of them which is not a simple matter. For the records, this one simple selfie that has sparked the light of world peace and friendship has already earned 2,300 likes on Idan’s original selfie post and the number is increasing every minute.

The trends of men’s beard styles are grooming and becoming more pervasive than ever before. It’s so overrated that now beard styles are a peculiar category of fashion theme. More millennials than ever before are now influenced by the vastly changing beard styles and goatee styles like a matter of life and death. So, we will be introducing you to the best-rated beard styles of the year that you could not help but try yourself too.

Whether your style is a bit vintage or a modern classic one, we will be giving you ideas on what might suit you and what you might actually end up liking! Outfit trends have huge collection of beard styles

• The Balbo

So, the Balbo beard style is the beard style of the year adopted by none other than the flawless Robert Downey. It suits his features well enough that the beard look is known by his name. If you have a narrower chin then this fantastic Balbo look is for you too!

• Bandholz

The classy and rather unusual beard look Bandholz is basically inspired by Eric Bandholz himself. He put up the company called Beard brand to give tips to people who are enthusiastic about beards like himself. It is best suited for people with triangle, inverted triangle, oblong, oval or diamond face shapes and looks perfect beard without mustache.

• The Clean Shaven

Yes, the clean shaven look is a real hit these days. According to research, some women actually prefer men who shave. A lot of crazy beard styles might be at the top right now but the clean shaven look is never going to go out of style. And what is great about this beard look is it is going to suit all face shapes.

• The Razors Edge

This is the beard look that will not be going out of trend anytime soon. You want to know why? Because it looks fabulous on men and is very easy to achieve. All you have to do is fade your sideburns to give way to a fully grown beard. Let your mustache grow and let it curl on the upward side.

• The Extended Goatee

This unique beard look is basically a combination of a mustache and a goatee. This is actually very different from a usual beard look because you have to take off the sideburns in order to achieve this beard look. It is best suited on men with square and oval shaped faces. Just take the hair off your sideburns and leave the mustache.

• The Absolutely Full Beard

Probably the most preferred beard look by most of the men in 2017 and will surely make it to 2018 as well. Because it looks attractive on nearly all men with all face shapes and makes their features appear manlier and rather more handsome. The full beard suits best on the men with Diamond, Triangle or Inverted Triangle face shape but all men are encouraged to give it a try.

• The Imperial Beard

Best match for this unique imperial beard is rectangular or oblong faces. This beard look is known from the second empire. For this look, the mustache should be the highlight of your face.

Any person who is younger than 18 years old is a minor, according to the Canadian legislation. However, in order to enter the country, they will need to have some particular documents. These documents will prove that the parents are aware of the child’s departure in Canada. Canadian border officers treat these situations with extreme care, and they will inquire about a child who is traveling alone, or without parents. In the following, we will explain what documents does a child traveling to Canada without parents need, and tell you how to obtain them.

1) When The Child Travels Alone

If the child is unaccompanied by an adult person when he travels to Canada, some particular documents will be required. The child should bring:

?    A parent’s passport

?    His passport

?    Copy of his birth certificate

?     Letter of authorization written in French or English and signed by both parents. The letter should contain information like: parents’ phone number, address, and the address, phone number of the adult who will take care of the child in Canada.If the child is coming to Canada to visit one of his parents, this should be mentioned in the authorization letter.

2) When The Child Travels With a Legal Guardian

If the child is accompanied by a legal guardian, he should have the passport and the guardianship documents in original or copy. If required, the legal guardian should be able to prove the child’s identity, through an official document. Even though the child’s passport is enough, there are situations where the birth certificate is also required. That’s why, it’s better to bring both documents, to avoid any unpleasant events. Also, if the child is entering Canada as a tourist, he won’t need a visa, if the visit is shorter than 180 days.

3) When The Child Travels With Other PersonsThan His Legal Guardian or Parents

First of all, the adult who accompanies the child in Canada but it’s not his parent/legal guardian, should have a written permission from the child’s parents/tutors. This document should prove that they are aware of the child’s departure with the adult that accompanies him. The permission document should also contain the phone numbers and addresses of the parents. This document should be signed by the parents/ tutor, and it should also come with a copy of their passports or ID’s. Normally, these documents are not mandatory and most of the times, you are not required to present them. However, if you do and the border officer has suspicions, the child might not be allowed to enter Canada. For more information about eTA Canada and for a detailed presentation of the needed documents, please enter etacanadaonline.com.

Final Recommendations

Canada takes very seriously any suspicion of human trafficking or kidnapping. They can actually detain a child at the border if he/she doesn’t have all the necessary documentation. A child traveling to Canada without parents is a matter of suspicion for them, and they often perform double checks in that scenario.However, these papers can be obtained very simple from your Canadian embassy site, and you can fill them all in just a few minutes.

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Wondering how to find a good pediatrician for baby? Doctors and experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics discuss all aspects of your child's health and well-being. Follow the six guides:

1.   Encourage seriousness when driving: Many teenagers behave in ways responsible adults may judge as unserious. It comes with their level of maturity. Often teens assume they are invincible, overestimating their capabilities and underestimating the attendant risks in the things they do. This often shows up as inexperience especially on our roads when they are behind the wheels. Texting and driving, earphones and extra-loud music, playing with a passenger, helping a passenger with something while the vehicle is in motion, browsing and even playing Pokemon Go! Parents must set firm rules and enforce them for the safety of their child and the happiness of the family. Trying to be lax with rules can have dire consequences for teenagers behind wheels.

2. Prevent tired or sleepy driving: Sleep deprivation in American has almost become a way of life. From pre-school all the way through AARP and to the retired seniors in their 70s. We are all sleep-deprived, somewhat. My son started fighting bedtime by the time he was 1 year old. He had very few words but was effective at communicating disagreement whenever it was bedtime. Teenagers are night owls. Not completely their fault though. Melatonin, the natural hormone that helps us step down as the sun goes down takes a bit longer to get teens to that state of “it’s a good idea to lay down”. Mobile device screens can be just as disruptive as an unruly teen. The stimulating effects of the screen on the eyes are believed to affect our brains in ways that send signals that it is still daytime. There are a few other factors that make it clearer why teens are likely to be drowsy behind the wheels. Parents have to remind their teen drivers of the dangers of being drowsy when they are at the wheels.

3. Prevent Negative Modeling: Our healthy children experience the world initially through us, the parents. They observe our every move and believe it or not they would absorb everything they see us do and in some uncanny way look for a way to repeat it down the road. Sometimes it is sooner (remember the swearing Youtube toddler) even before they are out of diapers. Parents can help teens become safer drivers by being safe also. Model those great behaviors that you want to see in your child. Keep your device away from you as far as possible when driving. That will help them understand that you do not use your device when at the wheels so they will be more likely to imbibe it.

4. Remind Them How Much You Value Them, Love Them: Teens do like to hear those words too. They like to know that you miss them, you love them and you would be a wreck if anything ever happened to them. I know that as soon as they turn 13, having a full discussion with them becomes a chore. “I don’t know” becomes their default response to most things and the good old forgotten “why” resurfaces. Never-the-less, find space to squeeze it in whenever you get that window of opportunity while in the same room with them, in a car or anywhere for that matter.

5.   Reward Them Frequently: Once your teen starts driving, you may not think stickers work but other forms of rewards still get to them. Thank them for driving safe this week with a treat that they did not see coming. Then do it again in a couple of weeks, or impromptu on a random Thursday evening. When they see the authenticity in the pleasure it gives you to see them safely home, again, it reinforces the need for them to be safe and soon they are going to be echoing your broad advice to their friends too.

6.   Engage The Pediatrician: Chances are that your child has been seeing a pediatrician from birth for their routine checks and immunizations. They often are used to these “parent figures” and will most likely take and act on advice from the doctor than they would from any parent. Thus engaging and making sure the pediatrician talks about safe driving at the next and subsequent doctors office visit may be a great addition to your child succeeding in becoming a safe driver. Engage a good local pediatrician and that teen driver is most likely going to be on their way to success.

Divorce rates are increasing daily and going through one is not an experience anyone relishes. The emotional, financial and other stress involved can be overwhelming, but there are ways you can simplify your divorce process.

Consider Divorce Mediation

Usually, the main ground for dissolving a marriage is irreconcilable differences between spouses. A divorce lawsuit can be lengthy and very expensive; opting for divorce  mediation could be the best decision you make in that aspect.

A neutral person respected by both parties is brought to handle talks and negotiation for both. The mediator assists in helping divorcing spouses reach an agreement that helps them avoid court and attorney’s time and expenses. Usually, some divorce mediation includes counseling that could end up resolving the couple’s conflict and holding off the divorce.

Get a Second Opinion on the review of Your Case

The first lawyer you see should not be just there for your consultation for a divorce, remember that it pays to get a second opinion from another lawyer. Theoretically, your first lawyer should not have a problem with talking to someone else as well, and is likely going to refer you to a other lawyer where you can get that second opinion. Even if all the second person tells you are that you are in good hands, that would be worth the extra attorney fees. Moreover, you can get fixed rates for your divorce proceedings.

Run Separate Bank Accounts Please

One of the reasons why arguments ensue in marriage is how to divide the properties, especially those that were jointly obtained or jointly owned. Properties as houses or cars might be easy to sort out, simply sharing into two, however something like monies a bank account could become hard to share. It is possible the money could be shared, but what if the other spouse had squandered the money, you’d be left no choice than to wait until the spouse can pay back.

You can save yourself all these hassles by running separate Bank Accounts from the onset of the marriage. Most times some spouses hold a secret separate account. If you have to make yours secret, then you really need that separate account much more than you realize.

All Communications Must Be Censored

Succumbing to the feeling of guilt and wanting to explain your reasons for a divorce is one temptation you should avoid with all diligence. In addition, if you must write and send those heartfelt letters, have your lawyer censor them first before sending them out. Failure to adhere to this simple point could end up complicating your divorce suit when you suddenly find your spouse tendering the letter as an exhibit in court.

Do not try to get around this by getting a close friend to review the letter, while it would save you some temporary costs in attorney fees; it would only escalate your attorney fees if it ends up as an exhibit in court.

Involve Both Attorneys from Both Sides from  the Onset.

One smart way to simplify your divorce is to get the two lawyers of both spouses involved from the beginning. Such meetings could mean a settlement within a couple of weeks instead of some lengthy trial you have no control over the outcome. Both lawyers can effortlessly compromise on the best arrangements that satisfy both parties.

Serve the Judge a full meal of your divorce  petition and not in piece meals

Want to make a claim for alimony, child custody and others that are important to you? Incorporate every claim in one petition. If not, the judge hearing your divorce petition is likely to feel irritated. Make sure you consolidate all your claims and avoid getting the judge annoyed. Don’t come to the court every week with a different claim each time.

When you are having a hard time with your divorce process, refer to this list, which will simplify it for you.

If you have just had a baby, then you know that is one of the most exciting and exhausting times in your life. There is so much that is going to go on in your child’s life, and it is hard for any parent or parents to try to keep up with it all. It is truly an amazing time.

That time is at its most amazing early on. The first year of your boy or girl’s life is one that is totally unbelievable. Things happen so quickly, and you see so much change happen. From the first time he or she smiles, to their teething process, to the first time that they call you mom or dad, there are so many incredible things that you will get to experience during that teething time.

All those events seem to overshadow some that are equally important, but don’t get the same kind of attention as other events. One of the biggest of these is when your baby is able to roll over for him or herself.

When Do Babies Roll Over?

This is one of those very important events in the life of your child. When your child is able to start controlling his or her head, then you know you are getting close to the time when they are able to roll over onto their stomach. The control of the head is an important indicator, because this shows that they have built up a significantly larger amount of muscle. They are stronger and are then able to start doing more things with their body because they have the strength.

Your baby will most likely be able to push him or herself over onto his or her stomach by about four months. They will have the strength in the legs to be able to kick the leg against the floor and gain enough momentum to be able to get turned over.

Within about two months of that time they will be able to flip and flop back and forth with great regularity. The neck and arm muscles are much stronger by that point, so the maneuverability will be impressive enough to be able to flip over in either direction with ease.

How Your Baby Will Learn to Roll Over

Rolling over seems so easy to us now, but there is a lot of work to it when you are only a few weeks old. This is how you can do some things to help your baby to learn. They are practical and easy to do.

At about three months, it is a good idea to start to place your baby on his or her stomach. This helps the infant to learn how to lift the shoulders and head. As a note, if the baby is having real difficulty holding up his or her head do not start doing this yet. What you will find is your baby will likely keep hitting his or her head against the floor and this can lead to a serious injury, especially if it keeps occurring. Make sure that the baby is able to hold up his or her head.

Also, you want to make sure that the infant is using their arms as support. If not, try to guide them to show how it is done. It is a good idea to spend a lot of time on the floor with your baby. Children often learn by modeling, and if you are demonstrating what he or she needs to learn, you can count on the learning process going much quicker.

If the muscles are strong enough at this point, it is very likely that the infant will flip over on their own. Just as a quick note, it is often more common for a baby to learn to flip from their stomach to their back first, but if they learn the opposite way that is not an issue. He or she has done nothing wrong at all.

When the baby has reached about five months, he or she will be strong enough to lift the head without issue and will probably be able to get up on their arms in a modified pushup position. This will eventually lead to crawling, which is quite common at this age.

What you want to watch for is if the infant is kicking legs, much like in a swimming motion, and rocking on his and her stomach. This is a very important step toward the crawling stage.

What If My Baby Is Catching on to Rolling  Over?

This is not a problem. There are many things that you can do to help the baby to learn better. As was mentioned before, modeling is a great one. Get on the floor and lay on your stomach and roll to your back. Let your child see how you do it and have fun with it. If the baby sees you laughing and acting silly, he or she will likely do so as well.

Games are a great way to get the child to start doing an activity like this. Games are also a fun way to interact with your child, and help to form closer relationships. Both mom and dad should do this.

So Why Does My Baby Need to Learn to Roll  Over?

This is a good question. Now that you know when do  babies roll over, it is important to understand why they need to do so. This not only helps to teach balance and coordination, but it is a big step in the process toward being more independent. When the child is able to get onto his or her stomach or back on their own, it helps them prepare to start crawling and eventually start walking. If the child is unable to get from their back to their stomach this can cause some serious issues with their coordination in crawling.

You want to take the steps mentioned, if you find that your child is not learning to roll over on their own. Otherwise, this can hurt the child’s development.

It was not that long ago when children couldn’t wait to go out and play with their friends. Our parents (yes, I belong to a bit older generation) couldn’t make us get into the house when it was meal time. We loved being outdoors so much that we were ready to skip a meal (or school, but that’s a whole different issue). Today, the situation is different. While television and video games are becoming more popular, sports and exercising are losing popularity. However, sport is very important as it contributes to the development of both physical and mental health of children and students.

All experts agree that people who often engage in sports activities have a better quality of life than their counterparts who sit around doing nothing all day. People playing sports regularly are also more active in the other areas of life. They do their chores regularly and they make smart decisions because they have a balanced mental development. If you do not encourage your kids to play sports with their friends, it might cause them to become inactive and nervous once they make the transition into the adulthood. A fitter person usually performs better at school and, once it becomes an adult, he/she also excels at their workplace.

Let’s see how sports can positively influence our lives:

Strength and  Coordination

A person who regularly engages in sports and physical activities easily remains healthy and fit. Furthermore, as the time goes, he/she builds the body strength and becomes more confident about his/her body. Plus, sports help children develop better coordination, Improves HGH hormone which is responsible for the growth of  an individual that may prove to be useful later in their lives.

Strength and coordination aren’t the only physical benefits of sports. The most important one is actually perspiration. When you do sports or exercising, you are sweating which helps you get rid of the toxins in your body and boosts your immune system. On top of that, you increase your endurance. The chances are that both children and adults who are good as sports will get less tired compared to people that rarely engage in physical activities.

Another thing you should take into account is that athletes rarely have problems with obesity. There is no need to be a professional athlete, even occasionally playing sports will help you burn the extra calories, develop your muscles and keep your body fit.

Aside from keeping your body in shape and, therefore, making you feel better, sports have a great impact on your organism’s health. Active people rarely have issues with high blood pressure, cholesterol or diabetes. Sports also improve the function of your lungs and heart and help you lead a healthier life.

Sports Build  Character

Sports will help you build your muscles and become more endurable, but it will also help you to improve your character. Numerous studies confirmed that discipline and punctuality are two traits you can usually see in people doing sports. After all, they can’t allow themselves to be late for training and miss it altogether.

As for the children, it is incredibly important to let them participate in different sports and outdoor games with their friends. That will encourage them to build and cultivate social relationships and, therefore, make more friends. All that will prepare the kids to perform better in social situations once they move into the adulthood. Many friendships develop from playing sports together. Training with your team and participating in various competitions leads to opportunities to meet new people. On top of that, sports are not connected to the social status. You don’t have to worry if you don’t have a high income because sports are the perfect opportunity for all social groups to socialize.

Teamwork and Fair  Play

Another important thing that your child can learn from playing sports is the value of teamwork. Not only it will be used to being around other people, it will also learn how to work with them in order to achieve a joint goal. Respecting opponents, as well as teammates, is another important aspect where sports impact the life of your child. He/she learns to follow the rules of the game and accept the results whether they won or lost the game. Sports teach children not only to be graceful winners but to accept defeats as something that is also a part of life.

Sports as a Career

Sports can actually be a career path for your child. Thanks to the modern times, there are plenty of opportunities to choose a fitting sports career. Football (soccer), for example, is extremely popular throughout the entire world and professionals make millions playing it. On the other hand, if you want to be a top player, it requires strong physical fitness, enthusiasm and mental strength. Basketball, volleyball, cricket and tennis are also very popular worldwide. Whichever sports you choose for your career, it’s important to know that you have to be persistent and train on a regular basis. You should have the talent, too, but hard work will take you to success.

Final Words

Whether you choose to be a professional athlete or you just want to play with your friends, sports should be an integral part of your life. It offers multiple benefits, including numerous advantages for your physical and mental health, and they offer many opportunities for socializing.

When it comes to children, an important thing to note is that you should motivate your child to play sports from the early age. Parents should make sure to set a proper example and encourage their children to be active and spend time outdoors. That is a sure way of raising a healthy child that will be ready for all challenges that adulthood brings.

If you are already an adult, don’t worry. Regardless of your age, sports can contribute to your overall health. Not only sports can help you get rid of those extra pounds and get your body in order, but being more active also makes you feel much better. So, what are you waiting for? Call your friends and head out for a game of your favorite sport!

I cannot count how many times have had to explain to businesses that their website is an extension of their brand. In this internet age, a company without a website can easily be passed off as “non-existent”, thinking things cannot even get worse, a company with a poor website can easily be termed “not-serious”.

This is something big brands are aware of and that is why they invest so much in their online presence. Although I said; “invest so much”, websites can be a cost effective way of creating a distinctive brand for yourself as an entrepreneur or a small business owner. Getting a kick ass website in this day and age isn’t as hard or expensive as it used to be but it is important to understand that in the website design world these days – what you pay for is what you get! So, stop looking for the cheapest options or designers in third world countries. Instead, think like a strategic hustler / entrepreneur, try get someone who you can create a strategic relationship with to get a modern and clean website at an affordable price where you both are happy. (Also, please DO NOT be tempted to design your website yourself if you are not a seasoned designer) .

I remember the time I worked with a startup business in London who makes close to £1,000,000 in revenue every year. They had a website which they had someone design when they started the company about 4-5years ago. The website was poor. They started to get complains and started to loose e-trust (when potential  clients begin to mis-trust your business based on their view and perception of  your online presence), their clients complaints was nothing far from “You  claim to be a top London firm in X industry, how can you expect me to spend X  amount of pounds with you if you cannot spend a couple pounds on a clean website“. Not trying to be funny but their website looked like a kid’s first HTML project.

A simple switch in employing my service to re-design and revamp their online presence made them look bigger than they are, feel proud to send potential clients to their website and increase the user’s experience of their website. In simple terms, their website became on par with their brand.

With a website, an hustler can look like a small business, a small business can look medium and a medium business can look BIG! It’s called “e-Branding” (I literally just formulated that word). With that been said, no matter what your hustle is, if you are trying to make it bigger than it is now, get yourself a clean website. It doesn’t have to be too fancy, it should be modern, clean, easy to navigate, easy to contact you and the most importantly – mobile friendly.

This very little and cost effective gesture of getting your website right will strengthen your brand’s online presence.