Panthers’ RB Christian McCaffrey Has Just Been Taken Out For The Rest of The Season

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With Cam Newton’s performance quickly deteriorating, one of the Panthers’ last big play makers has just been taken out for the rest of the season.

The Carolina Panthers just announced that, due to an ankle injury suffered during Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins, star RB Christian McCaffrey has been placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.

According to a press release from the organization, “An MRI Monday morning revealed an injury severe enough to place him on injured reserve. Because of the time it would take to recover, and because it will be his second time on injured reserve this season, the news means McCaffrey will miss out on the Panthers’ final five regular season games after the bye week.”

Christian McCaffrey made a public statement this afternoon on his Instagram account, saying:

“I love playing football and have dedicated my entire life to what I believe to be the greatest sport in the world. Getting healthy and back on the field this season has been my focus everyday from the time I wake up until I go to bed. I’ve put family, friends, and all other interests on hold so I can fully concentrate my efforts on treatment, training, practicing, studying, preparing, and playing the game I love at the highest level which is why my season coming to an abrupt end today leaves me devastated. I am thankful to everyone who continue to help and support me through this difficult time and promise I will fight with everything I have to return bigger, stronger, faster, and better than ever. #KeepPounding!

James 1:12 – “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial””

What are your thoughts?

How do you feel the Panthers will do the rest of this season?

Top 10 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Amazon For 2021

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Post-Thanksgiving day savings continue today on what many economists think will be the biggest online shopping day of the year – Cyber Monday 2021.

Amazon is now, by far, the biggest online retailer for crazy Cyber Monday deals, but sometimes it’s hard to find quality products that truly are being sold at a deep discount today.

We’ve sifted through Amazon’s massive amount of Cyber Monday deals, and cherry-picked the top 10 deals of 2021;

#10 Armitron Diamond Watch, $20.99 (regular $37.50)

#9 55-inch Amazon Fire TV $379.99 (regular $519.99)

#8 Ashley Gel Foam Mattress, $545 (regular $1109)

#7 Shark IQ Robot Vacuum $299 (regular $699)

#6 Sofia Vintage Area Rug, $136 (regular $199)

#5 Cosco Folding Chair (4-pack black) $77 (regular $120)

#4 Beyove Winter Jacket, $61 (regular $139.99)

#3 Echo Look, Hands-Free Assistant with Alexa, $50 (regular $200)

#2 DJI Spark Camera Drone, $399 (regular $599)

#1 Sony A7IIK Camera W/ 28-70mm Lens, $998 (regular $1,739.33)

 

You can browse hundreds of other deals on Amazon’s Cyber Monday deal page here.

NC Zoo Receives Coveted Accreditation from Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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The North Carolina Zoo is pleased to announce it has once again received the honor of accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Every five years, the Zoo is required to go through the entire application process to retain its accreditation. The AZA awarded accreditation to the Zoo following a rigorous inspection visit earlier in the year.

Fewer than 10% of all zoos and aquariums worldwide meet the standards to earn accreditation from the AZA.

“The AZA has continuously accredited the North Carolina Zoo for more than 37 years, demonstrating the Zoo’s ongoing commitment to animal welfare and veterinary care, conservation, education, and guest experience,” said Deputy Secretary Jeff Michael of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. “We’re proud our state’s zoo is recognized as a leader in animal care and conservation.

“The North Carolina Zoo is a wonderful place to explore nature and with the AZA Accreditation, guests can be assured they are supporting a world-class operation that puts animal care and conservation as its highest priorities,” said Zoo Director and CEO Pat Simmons. “Congratulations to the entire staff for their dedication and excellent work and I’m so proud to be part of this remarkable team.”

The accreditation process includes a detailed application and a meticulous, on-site, multiple-day inspection by an independent team of trained zoological professionals. The inspecting team observes all aspects of the facility’s operation, including animal welfare and well-being; veterinary care; keeper training; safety for visitors, staff, and animals; educational programs; conservation efforts; financial stability; risk management; governance; and guest services.

“The process to receive AZA accreditation is rigorous and continues to include ever-increasing standards to ensure that the animals’ best interests are always first and foremost,” said AZA President and CEO, Dan Ashe.

There are currently 242 AZA-accredited facilities and 14 AZA-certified related facility members throughout the U.S. and in 12 other countries. For a complete list of currently accredited AZA facilities, please visit https://www.aza.org/current-accreditation-list.

Major Wildfire Spreading Across North Carolina’s Beloved Pilot Mountain

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A major wildfire is now spreading across North Carolina’s famed Pilot Mountain and its surrounding state park. It’s now burned several hundred acres and shows no signs of slowing down.

The fire was first discovered on Saturday afternoon from an unknown source.

As of this morning, the fire has already consumed over 300 acres of dry forest and officials are now saying it could burn up to 600 more acres before firefighters will be able to stop or contain it.

We will update this article as the fire develops.

NYC Based Diggz Expanding Their Popular Roommate Finder App To Charlotte

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Diggz, a popular roommate finder app that was founded by a former UNC Charlotte Student, just announced plans to finally launch a roommate finder in Charlotte.

“I’ve been really excited to launch our app in Charlotte. I still remember driving to campus, plucking phone numbers from paper ads that were pinned to the bulletin board and finding my first apartment and  roommates that way. Definitely different times,”said Rany Burstein, Diggz’s Founder and CEO who spent his freshman and sophomore years at UNCC’s Belk College of Business.

Diggz uses an algorithm to help people find like-minded roommates that fit one’s lifestyle and preferences. Their algorithm provides personalized and relevant results of prospective roommates based on preferred neighborhoods, work schedule, cleanliness, smoking and drinking habits, mutual friends and more. Prospective roommates can interact with each other by ‘liking’ each other (Tinder style) or just by sending a message to their top prospects.

“There’s been a need for a service like ours across the country even more so since the  pandemic, and not just in the bigger cities. People are leaving expensive cities like New York and San Francisco in favor of more reasonably priced cities that have just as much to offer. Especially when you also have the option to work remotely,” said Burstein.

Diggz first launched in 2015, and has since become the go-to roommate finder app in 23 major metro areas nationwide and Canada.

What do you think about the concept? 

Stop Buying Expensive Printer Cartridges!

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Basic inkjet printers are impressively affordable, as you can get a Canon or HP machine for around $100. These bargains are misleading — the original printer ink is one of the most expensive liquids on earth! Fortunately, big brands can neither force customers to use their supplies nor punish them for saving money. 

Name-brand cartridges are always the priciest. By switching to “generic” or “aftermarket” products, you can save hundreds of dollars per year. For example, the Smart Ink store offers printer ink Canada with a money-back guarantee and certified quality. With a pack of compatible or remanufactured XL cartridges, you can save 20% or even more every time!  

How Compatible Cartridges Work

These products are created by independent brands, but they fit popular printers from famous manufacturers. They are perfectly legal thanks to design distinctions. Printing may be just as good, so you can make savings without sacrificing quality. Compliance with global standards, such as ISO, guarantees satisfaction.

No printer manufacturer can prohibit the use of cheaper supplies. If your equipment fails to recognize them, this may be due to memory issues, putting cartridges into wrong slots, or another simple malfunctioning. Trusted stores sell cartridges with the latest version of the chip, which guarantees recognition. Firmware updates may program their machines to reject non-OEM supplies, but you can switch them off. 

What Are “Remanufactured” Cartridges?

Original cartridges can be recycled, revamped and sold again. In this case, they become remanufactured products. This is another opportunity to save money. You get a fully functional cartridge that contains the original shell and fresh ink. Providers also replace any worn elements and test the items thoroughly before shipping.

A decade ago, consumers took their cartridges to refilling outlets. Today, there is a more convenient option — ordering remanufactured products online with free shipping and a money-back guarantee. Note that DIY refills are not only complicated but also risky. Cartridges are not designed to be tampered with. With the poor technique, you may damage sensitive elements, create air blockage, or inject too much ink, so your cartridge will leak.

Where to Buy

Stores with third-party products are easy to find, but quality varies. A faulty cartridge may cause clogging of the print heads, ink leakage, and other issues. Look for the following features to shop smartly:

  • Compliance with quality standards (CE, ISO 9001,ISO 14000, Reach, STMC);
  • The latest version of the chip;
  • A 2-year warranty;
  • Ink/toner level tracking;
  • Multi-layer packaging;
  • Free shipping;
  • 24/7 support;
  • Positive user feedback and high ratings on websites like Trustpilot.

Reliable stores provide all of these advantages. They test every item before shipping and offer a money-back guarantee covering product flaws and transportation damage. Find the ideal cartridge for your printer, and save money on ink every time! 

7 Factors to Consider Before Buying Led Lantern

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Lighting is one of the luxuries and basics you need to have in your living room. When travelling to a place you are not sure of is advisable to carry your lighting. Many led are available in the market, and choosing the right one is a challenge to many.  In this article, you will learn things you must know before buying a led lantern. Let get started below.

  • Budget and Brand

You need to consider your budget before purchasing a lantern. Do you have enough money for it? When you know your financial status, it helps you to negotiate with the seller and see if you will be able to buy. Pick up the lantern brand that you know or have experience of using it. Different companies are emerging, and if you don’t know, you may buy a fake one. Therefore, to avoid all those, try to check out the brand selling it.  A higher price does not mean good quality. Before settling on one cost, compare different brands and make a decision based on your budget. 

  • Check the Socket 

You need to ensure the led fits into your socket well. The manufacture made to fit into different sockets, although sometimes may have other variations.  When you purchase remember, the depth, position and type of socket. If you are replacing it, you should go with the model number to help you get the right one. 

  • Durability

Before you pay for a lighting tool like a led lantern, it is essential to consider its longevity. It is recommended to look out to the more minor moving parts to avoid breaking and check if it is shocked resistant. You have to check on the waterproof lantern and make sure it functions properly.

  • Size 

The size of the lantern matters a lot, especially when you purchase the one you are comfortable carrying. When you are travelling, ensure you get the one that is a lighter and smaller size. By implementing this will make your work easy because you don’t have luggage that stresses you. 

  • Consider the Colour 

The led lantern has different options in terms of colour for you to decide. If the black and white bring discomfort to your eyes, pick another one. You can choose based on the room, area and mood. 

You can also get a lantern with more than two colours, and your work is to switch on and off to change the one you need. 

  • Ease to Use 

The led you should be easy to operate. Additionally, don’t buy lanterns with many buttons to avoid confusion and complication when you use them. Go for the one with fewer buttons to make work easy. 

  • Battery life 

The most crucial factor to consider when buying a lantern is the battery life. Most of them available in the market uses a battery for power, and maybe you are required to charge it over electrical. Also, you need to check out how long the battery can sustain the power? Know how long it is required to be fully recharged. The above mentioned are essential factors to consider before buying lighting equipment, such as a led lantern for your use. There are many more, but those are the most important things to consider first.

What Is Ripple? How to Buy It? How to Convert to Any Cryptocurrency?

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Ripple (XRP) is a very peculiar digital coin created by Ripple to power the RippleNet network. This decentralized peer-to-peer platform is designed to simplify financial transactions between large financial institutions. The fast digital payment protocol provides the technical ability to transfer almost instantaneously any digital or fiat currency to any country in the world.

What is unusual about XRP

Unlike most successful cryptocurrency projects, Ripple did not plan to become an alternative to the existing financial system.

The team set itself a different goal: to improve the existing mechanisms for transferring value and bring them in line with the modern pace of life. Bank is reliable. This message is often played up in advertising slogans, but large transfers are carried out within a few days and are always associated with transaction costs. During the waiting time, the exchange rate of the sender and the recipient may change dramatically and this will entail additional losses.

The bank’s reliability, complemented by the high speed of transactions and the almost symbolic commission of RippleNet, is the ability to minimize all possible costs.

Ripple Coin (XRP) is used to transfer value on the RippleNet. In fact, it is an intermediary coin for mutual settlements between financial institutions, including tanks and exchanges. Ripple is in the TOP 10 cryptocurrencies with the largest market capitalization. Since the services of the company are used by more than 40 reputable organizations, the coin inspires confidence as a potential investment object.

How to buy XRP

Top 10 coins are available on almost all cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform where you buy XRP depends on the type of currency you hold. HitBTC Changelly and other large custodian cryptocurrency exchanges offer direct Bitcoin to Ripple exchange. If you do not have any bitcoin or other cryptocurrency yet, the exchange of fiat money for digital is available on custody platforms. Please note that you will first need to exchange your currency for Bitcoin or Tether, and only then can you buy Ripple.

It is important that registration with custody services is required, especially if you plan to try your hand at being a trader. Registration of an account is followed by a check, which is often quite lengthy. For verification, you will need to provide a scan of your ID, phone number and email.

If you already have a certain amount in Bitcoin, you can proceed easier and use the services of the non-custodial LetsExchange service. To buy Ripple, you just need to follow a few simple steps:

  • In the upper field of the exchange widget, indicate Bitcoin and the amount to be sold.
  • Select Ripple in the bottom field.
  • Indicate the wallet address for crediting purchased coins.
  • Deposit coins.
  • Press the “Exchange” button.

The smart search program will check all available offers, choose the best deal, and execute the exchange. The trading platform works without commissions and restrictions on the amount and number of transactions.

How to convert Ripple to other cryptocurrencies

300+ cryptocurrencies are available for exchange on the LetsExchange platform. Using the exchange widget of our online cryptocurrency exchange service, using the same algorithm, you can exchange Ripple for any cryptocurrency in a matter of seconds. Please note: when exchanging XRP, select it from the top field menu.

5 Tips for Making Your Moving Experience Easier

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Are you making plans to move? The best way to go about making your moving experience easier is to prep carefully! You should do a lot of research into your moving company and pack yourself up strategically. Similarly, in the unpacking process, you should be careful about what you unpack first so that you can stay organized as you settle into your new home! Read below for more moving tips to make your process go as smoothly as possible.

1. Research Your Moving Company 

Your moving company will be responsible for transporting all of your belongings! So choosing the right movers in Murfreesboro, TN is imperative. Some of the most critical qualities to look for are: 

  • Background checks on all employees
  • Speedy turnaround times
  • Reliability

Ensuring that your movers and your drivers are trustworthy, responsible, and reliable improves the chances that your belongings will arrive at your next destination unscathed.

2. Label Everything

Packing up everything can be very disorienting and stressful, so it is in your own best interest to stay as organized as you can. We recommend using labels for everything you pack! If you have all of your boxes of items properly tabled and organized, then your process of unpacking will be much easier. 

Use all the packing supplies you need for a detailed labeling process. Labeling each box with a permanent marker and even listing every item inside it will make it very easy when you’re adjusting to your new home and need to find a specific item or figure out what goes where.

3. Keep a Box For Donations

Downsizing is always good before a big move, so it’s good to make it easier by setting up a separate box for items you don’t have space for or will not use or need in your new place. A good question to ask yourself if you cannot decide is, “Have I used this item in the last six months?” 

If the answer is no, most likely, you will not use it in the next six months, and you would be better off donating it to another person who might use it every day.  This method lets you clear out space for moving and new items in your new home and helps your community through thrift and resale donations. 

4. Plan Your Packing Ahead of Time

Because packing and unpacking can take many months, be careful to pack up items you don’t need every day first. That way, your daily life won’t be altered too much during the moving process, making your life less stressful. Going for items like decoration first in your packing is a good move. 

And conversely, packing clothing and cooking items last is also best. When you pack up those items needed for comfort and daily cooking, they will be much easier to access and use right away when you need them in your new location. 

5. Unpack Your Bedsheets and Bathroom First 

It may sound odd, but right when you get to your new location, unpack your bedding first. Figure out where you will sleep that night right away, so you have a comfortable spot to go to when you need a break from unpacking and getting everything sorted. 

And that night, you will have a place to crash without needing to worry about it when you are exhausted that night. 

Final Thoughts

Moving anywhere can be a stressful experience, but with a little extra planning and preparation, before you begin, it will be a much easier experience and less stressful for you. Above are some helpful details you can use to make your transition to a new place straightforward. 

4 Things To Know Before Moving From Charlotte To Georgia

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Looking for a change of pace? Here are a few things to know before you make your move.

Housing Market

In this economy, the housing market is through the roof. That being said, more and more people are moving to Georgia as the year goes on. When looking for a living space, keep an open mind and broaden your search to find a good deal. While a decent commute may be a priority to you, consider that it will cost you greatly. Instead, look for a home a little further out. The commute may be longer, but you will likely find yourself a better rate.

Once you find your new abode, you’ll need help transporting all of your belongings. Professional movers Roswell GA can assist you in relocating across the state. You’ll find the process of moving a lot easier when you don’t bear the load alone. Hiring professionals to help allows you to focus on the other aspects of moving.

Education

Georgia has excellent opportunities to further your education. Several state universities in Georgia rank among the highest in the United States when it comes to the level of quality in education. If your move is a result of a career change or the pursuit of a degree, you may want to consider looking into these universities to see if they would be the right fit for you.

The Georgia Institute of Technology nurtures creative minds in a research-intensive curriculum dedicated to developing next-generation inventions to shape the future. It could be the perfect place for you or a loved one interested in technological advancements to build a foundation surrounded by peers.

Job Opportunities

With job opportunities growing in Georgia, it attracts a lot of attention. Among these growing jobs are government jobs. They provide stability as you adjust to your new surroundings. There are other opportunities in health care that are growing as well. Nurse practitioners are in demand, as well as physical therapists and medical assistants.

Several Fortune 500 companies are in Georgia as well, providing ample opportunity for work and career growth. Among these companies are UPS, the Coca-Cola Company, and Delta Air Lines. There is a wide variety of available employment opportunities waiting to be explored, and you may find your next career among them.

Weather

It’s easy to forget that the weather plays a big part in your daily life. So close to Florida, Georgia is prone to experiencing hurricanes throughout the year. However, due to its location, Georgia also benefits from warmer weather year-round. That’s not to say that winter doesn’t pass through, but when it does, it is far less harsh than it is in northern states.

If you’re not a fan of the cold, but you still want the opportunity to see snow and the changing seasons, Georgia may be the perfect place for you to experience both. When the temperature starts to drop, you can always pack your bags and head south to Florida for a quick getaway that will be sure to lift your spirits.

Conclusion

No matter what your reason for moving is, it will benefit you to do your research beforehand. Get to know the area and look for work and other opportunities that will be beneficial for you and your family. Consider what challenges the weather will bring with it as you make your decision to move. Georgia is a beautiful state, thriving with opportunities you shouldn’t let slip by. The convenient location provides you with an impromptu vacation if you find yourself needing a break.