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Crypto , SEC Coins, 2023 and Beyond

In 2023, If we were to believe the headlines, Crypto is dead. Sure. Major exchanges have gone by the wayside like FTX, Celsius, Three Arrows Capital, Gemini taking billions if not trillions in retail investors funds down with them but that's not the entire picture. Like an iceberg, the headlines only tell us a fraction of the story. Crypto is only in its infancy and it's use around the world is just getting started. Crypto is the next big thing. It will overtake everything including banking, currency exchange, sales of commodities, reaching the unbanked, digitization of all assets, fiat currency, social credit scoring, health and wellness, the creation of central bank digital coins or CBDCS, carbon credits, property and asset...

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Easy Curly Hair Growth and Length Retention Tips that Work

After the all the lawsuits against hair care companies recently, here are some tips that could really improve the condition and health of curly hair. 1. Try a semi-homemade pomade  Here's the recipe courtesy of Youtube's NewGrowthNaturals. With a blender, mix 4 oz of mango butter, 4 oz of your favorite leave-in conditioner, (Aunt Jackie's Quench), 2 oz olive oil, 2 Tablespoons Vitamin E oil (promotes growth), 15 drops Rosemary essential oil, 10 drops Cinnamon essential oil. Blend until creamy. Apply to wet or dry hair using as needed. Apply to the ends to prevent breakage. Daily use is fine.  After using the pomade, you can apply other styling products.   2,  Deep Conditioner before each shampoo.  3. Shower detangle with fingers...

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Classic is Always the Best Choice.

Recently I came across some Youtube videos of a popular designer on HGTV from the early 2000s. I remember loving the finished design as a teen but now years later, none of the designs had stood the test of time. They seemed garrish, over the top and unfortunately someone had paid good money to update these spaces.  During that same period my parents had redesigned their family room keeping the wood paneling but adding a mission style classic sofa in hunter green, matching mission dining table and chairs with a subtle stripe and chevron upholstery pattern in green, with red, beige and black accents  They chose drapes in matching hunter green and classic leather lounge chair in light beige leather...

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A Naturalista Defined.

As a young woman entering the world, being a Naturalista was tied up to how quickly I could get out the door with the least amount of effort.  Back in school, I would prioritized quality skin care over make-up because having clear, even-toned skin meant less time in front of a make-up mirror. Same with clothes.  An iron-free shirt and dark jeans and jacket with ballet flats and a tote became the uniform of choice because it was easy, classic and comfortable. I could wear it everywhere  Thus a Naturalista was born. No fuss or artifice for me. Nowadays, its all about feeling good in my skin and being confident. I've learnt to embrace habits and rituals that prioritize my...

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