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The Best Patio Umbrella and Stand

The Best Patio Umbrella and Stand

A patio umbrella is an invitation to laze and linger. Its shelter offers a cool respite from the sun and cheery cover from the errant summer drizzle. A good umbrella—and accompanying base—will ideally weather the elements for years to come and be mobile or adjustable as needed, without becoming a perennial source of frustration. After 30 hours of research and months of testing patio market-style umbrellas and bases, we’ve determined that the 9-foot-wide Treasure Garden Market Aluminum Push Button Tilt Umbrella and 55-pound Article Paima Umbrella Base are the best for most people, whether they're using one in a generous...

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Jeremy Pacatiw hopes to emulate Team Lakay peers as he signs with ONE

Jeremy Pacatiw hopes to emulate Team Lakay peers as he signs with ONE

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Jeremy "The Juggernaut" Pacatiw regarded his signing as perfect timing as he is the latest Team Lakay upstart to join ONE Championship."I know this is God's plan. This is the perfect time for me to join ONE," he said.The 25-year-old has been busy making a name for himself away from his Team Lakay stablemates for the past few years.His last fight came 18 months ago, with Pacatiw stopping Brazilian foe Felipe Efrain with an emphatic knockout victory to hike his record to a 10-4 win-loss slate back in December 2019.That long time of inactivity, however, surely makes anyone reflect...

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Q&A on Investments – Calculating ROI, Dollar-Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum, UTMA Accounts & TIPS – Podcast #215

Q&A on Investments – Calculating ROI, Dollar-Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum, UTMA Accounts & TIPS – Podcast #215

This podcast is all about you and what you want to talk about. Today it is investments. How do you calculate return on investment? What is the best way to use a UTMA account? Why shouldn't you go 100% TIPS? Which is better for investing, dollar cost averaging or lump sum? These are the topics we discuss in this episode. If you have questions you want answered on the podcast, record them here. We also dive into why you shouldn't get a car loan, how much malpractice coverage you should have as asset protection, and the challenges of lending money...

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Profoto Camera App Review: The Future of iPhone Photography?

Profoto Camera App Review: The Future of iPhone Photography?

Profoto recently announced a revamped version of its Camera App and with ample new features and a new file format, it certainly sounds promising for smartphone photography. I recently shot a swimwear editorial with it, both in-studio and on-location. Does the app live up to the descriptors? In short: yes. Phones are among the fastest-evolving technologies to ever exist. Naturally, various accessories tend to evolve with the device too. One of the main improvements that phones seem to have from generation to generation is the new camera, and many people have already asked if iPhones have a future in replacing...

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Realme GT review: In the flagship fast lane?

Realme GT review: In the flagship fast lane?

It's probably no surprise that the Realme GT's international reveal happened just one day after the OnePlus Nord CE hit the headlines. Because, while the GT isn't a direct competitor - it's actually more powerful than OnePlus' more budget offering - it's certainly a handset that wants to lead the young brand's charge on OnePlus' ongoing dominance in the alt-flagship space.It's even pulled the same old-hat promotional tagline - "flagship killer" - which is rather cheeky. But that gives Realme a platform upon which to stand. It is a bit cheeky. It has previously released phones with eye-slapping phrases plastered...

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