Sustain Charlotte Hosting Virtual Conversation on Re-envisioning Streets

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On July 9 at 5 pm, Sustain Charlotte will host a free virtual conversation on Re-envisioning Streets as Equitable Public Spaces. What if public streets could do more than just moving and parking cars? What if they could become vibrant public places with room for people to walk, bike, dine, and celebrate equity? Join us as we talk with city leaders about how Charlotte’s streets are being transformed in creative ways including Shared Streets, the Outdoor Dining Program, the Black Lives Matter street mural and pedestrian plaza — and what might lie ahead! Speakers include Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Assistant City Manager and Planning Director, and Julie Eiselt, City Council Member At Large. Participants can register here. 

This event is part of Sustain Charlotte’s Grow Smart CLT event series. Launched in 2018, these fun yet informative events explore the multiple challenges that Charlotte faces due to our rapid increase in population and how these can be overcome through smarter growth.These fun yet informative events explore the multiple challenges that Charlotte faces due to our rapid increase in population and how these can be overcome through smarter growth. 

Sustain Charlotte is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping to advance a region-wide sustainability movement by serving as a catalyst for change. Our mission is to inspire choices that lead to healthy, equitable and vibrant communities across the Charlotte metro region for generations to come. 

For more info, check out sustaincharlotte.org 

9 Things You Should Know About Renting a Car in Dubai, UAE

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Dubai is one of the top ten tourist destinations in the world. From the high cost hotels to the very-expensive cars that are sold across the city, Dubai comes with so much luxury. Due to this factor, many citizens of Dubai rent a car on a daily and monthly basis at affordable rates as their means of transportation from car rental services like Rent a car Dubai. Car rental services like Rent a car Dubai offers most citizens the opportunity of making trips in rented cars that are much more comfortable than using the public transportation systems. 

Dubai has a fantastic road network and high quality highways for drivers to navigate the city and its surrounding. In addition to the fantastic road networks, Dubai possesses wonderful desert landscapes and serene avenues. To enjoy an exciting driving experience, it is advisable for both old and new citizens in Dubai to rent a car from car rental services like Rent a car Dubai. However, certain rules, regulations and legislations have been put in place by government and car rentals services to regulate and control car renting practices by people who want to rent a car in Dubai. The following factors are the 9 things you should know about renting a car in Dubai.

 

  • Terms and conditions

 

Most car rental services like Rent a car Dubai provides different terms and conditions for citizens of Dubai who want to rent a car. To rent a car in Dubai, you must be 21 years. Also, the age limit for some car rental companies is high with some car rental services placing the minimum age limit at 25 years. Reading the terms and conditions of the car rental company by an individual who wants to rent a car provides a better understanding of the company’s and customer’s obligations and responsibilities towards the rented car.

 

  • Documents required

 

To drive a rented car in Dubai, so many documents are required for the processing of the car rental papers by car rental companies. The documents include; Passport copy, Visa Page copy, Driver’s License copy, Emirates ID (Front and Back) copy. Also, in addition to the already stated documents a visiting tourist must submit; a Passport copy, Visit Visa copy and a Home Country Driving License/International Driving Permit before he/she can rent a car in Dubai.

 

  • Security deposit

 

Car rental services like Rent a car Dubai and car rental at Dubai airport accept security deposits from people who want to rent a car in Dubai. A security deposit ensures mutual understanding is created between the car rental company and the individual who wants to rent a car. Security deposits are collected by the car rental company to secure a certain amount of money if a fine appears late.  Every car rental company in Dubai and other cities in UAE ask for security deposits before issuing a rented car to citizens who want to rent a car.

 

  • Copy of agreement

 

Every car rental service in Dubai offers a document that shows the summary of deals between the car rental company and the individual that wants to rent a car. This summary is known as the “copy of agreement paper”. It is very essential for the copy of agreement of the rented car to be carried about in the car by residents of Dubai who have rented a car.

 

  • Insurance policy

 

Car rental companies in Dubai like Rent a car Dubai and Car Rental Dubai offer some insurance policies to residents of Dubai who want to rent a car. When you want to rent a car in Dubai, it is very important for you to ask of the insurance policy of the car rental company you are renting a car from. The insurance policy for renting a car varies from each car rental company to another. The insurance policy will provide you with a better understanding of the insurance rates, requirements and coverages of each car rental company. 

 

  • Salik and traffic fines

 

When renting a car from a car rental service like Car Rental Dubai, Salik and traffic fines are added as part of the general cost of renting a car. Most car rentals companies like Rent a car Dubai go further to provide charges for Salik and traffic fines. Salik and traffic fines collected by car rental companies cover all the fines incurred by the driver while using a rented car.

 

  • Driving a rented car outside the UAE

 

It is very much illegal for anybody to drive a rented car in a location that is not within United Arabs Emirates. Every car rental company in UAE like Rent a car Dubai and Car Rental Dubai provide recommendations for individuals who want to drive a rented car outside UAE. 

 

  • Vehicle status

 

Car rental companies in Dubai allow an individual who wants to rent a car to inspect the vehicle before use. This inspection that is normally recommended by the car rental company allows the client to drive the car to personal satisfaction before signing the agreements and making payments for the rented car.

 

  • Rented car accessories

 

Most car rental companies like Rent a car Dubai provides clients with rented car accessories like GPS to aid in driving, especially for new residents in Dubai and tourists. These rented car accessories come at an extra cost but helps to make the driving experience more exciting and fun.

In conclusion, Dubai is one of the top 10 tourist destinations in the world. If you are new to the city, probably as a resident or tourist and you cannot afford the expensive cars that are available in Dubai, car rental companies like Rent a car Dubai offer rented cars at affordable rates. Also, in addition to the 9 things you should know about renting a car in Dubai that have been stated in this article, Mileage limits is another thing you should know before you rent a car from a car rental company.

How Will Betting Affect Pro Sports and Fantasy Sports in the US?

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For many years, the major US sports leagues existed in a world where legalised betting was not possible in the country.

Now we are seeing things change, with US states beginning to approve sports betting one by one. It is expected that by the end of 2020 or beginning of 2021, over half of the US states will allow those inside to place a sporting wager.

But how will that affect the pro sports leagues? And what does this mean for fantasy games, something that has become a tradition for many who watch sports.

The sporting world is beginning to change, and it is all being caused by the betting industry.

How Big Will the US Betting Industry Become?

The best guess right now is that the US betting industry will become huge. There has been a thirst for betting over the past decade and now finally people are getting what they want.

To get a feel for how big things could grow, you only have to look at UK bookmakers such as those listed on Odds Manager and see how much focus, attention and money they are putting on the US market.

These are some of the biggest names in the world, and they are all wanting a piece of the US market.

The good news for people in the US is that these are some very experienced companies. They have been providing sports betting for many years to customers all over the world, so they know what is needed to give a good service.

This should mean that the US betting industry gets an advantage right from the start, because there is a lot of experience despite the market being brand new.

Will Bookmakers Pump Money into US Sports?

If you look at an established market such as the UK, bookmakers put a lot of money into big sporting events.

This comes in two main forms, either sponsorship or on advertisements ahead of games on TV. Both ways pump money into sports that are being shown, and we could see that happen in the USA over the coming years.

Positions such as official betting partner, TV advertising partner and any sponsorship deals that can be struck with individual teams will all be much sought after in leagues such as the NFL, NBA and NHL.

We are likely to see a big rush to get these signed up, with bookmakers having to pay more because of the competition on offer. As new states sign up and approve sports betting for their residents, look out for deals being made, either in terms of partnerships or general sponsorship.

Will Betting Overtake Fantasy Sports?

For decades, fantasy sports have played a huge part in people’s lives. From season-long leagues with work colleagues and family to daily fantasy sports games on events such as NFL Sunday, there is a large fantasy service.

This involves backing individual players for success, such as the newly announced New England quarterback Cam Newton.

However, the reason fantasy sports have thrived so much is because they had no competition, now they do.

The freedom of placing a wager and being able to bet on anything you want, put together any teams you want and potentially win a lot of money will no doubt be a big draw.

It seems highly unlikely that fantasy sports will go away, and if there is one specific area of fantasy sports that looks set to suffer then it is likely to be the daily games.

Rather than entering a team here, people can instead place a bet on a variety of teams to win their game. This is where betting is going to cut into fantasy gaming, and eventually that will help the betting industry overtake fantasy sports.

Centene Building Massive $1 Billion Headquarters in Charlotte – Adding 3,000 New Jobs

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Today NC Governor Cooper, Charlotte Mayor Lyles, and other community leaders made one of the biggest job announcements in our states’ history.

Centene, a multi-national healthcare enterprise, will be spending over $1 billion to build a massive new headquarters here in Charlotte, which will bring over 3,000 new jobs to our region.

“We chose Charlotte as the home to our East Coast headquarters because we believe it will enable us to continue our strong growth and our mission to serve the most vulnerable populations,” said Michael F. Neidorff, Chairman, President and CEO of Centene. “We look forward to our future in Charlotte and intend to be a strong part of the community, as we are in all of the places where we have business operations.”

Centene’s 3,237-job commitment makes the company’s new Mecklenburg County campus the largest job creation project in the 18-year history of the Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) program.

“Centene’s investment here is great for the Charlotte area and our whole state,” Governor Cooper said. “Centene knows that North Carolina has a resilient economy, ready workforce, livable communities and a host of other assets that make our state a leading destination for forward-thinking businesses.”

If you’d like to apply for a job with the company, you can browse all of Centene’s job listings here.

Charlotte Knights Announce Their 2020 Season Has Officially Been Canceled

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The Charlotte Knights have just officially announced their 2020 season has now been canceled.

In a statement, the Knights said; “We are extremely disappointed in this result for all of the fans, partners, and community stakeholders with the Charlotte Knights. The effects of the pandemic have been felt by all…”

The Knights still plan on holding other events throughout the summer in ‘Truist Park’ in Uptown Charlotte, including charity events, parties, and lesser league baseball games:

For more events you can check out the Knights website here.

F-16 Fighter Jet Goes Down In South Carolina – Pilot Declared Dead On Scene

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A United States Air Force fighter jet crashed last night in South Carolina during a routine training mission.

The incident took place at around 11:30 pm on Tuesday night at the Shaw Air Force Base, about 100 miles south of Charlotte. There was one pilot aboard the F-16 jet when it crashed.

Larry Sullivan, commander at the Shaw Air Force Base, confirmed on Facebook that the pilot is now deceased.

The Facebook post also added; “The name of the pilot is being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notification. Out of respect and consideration for the family, we ask for your patience and to avoid speculation until we release more information”.

The exact cause of the deadly crash is still under investigation.

Crave Charlotte Will Celebrate Charlotte’s Finest Culinary Cuisine Later This Month

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Today, Greystar Crave Charlotte announces the continuation of the city’s first annual food, wine and mixology festival. The food and drink festival will exhibit the finest culinary professionals, restaurants, mixologists and winemakers in the city of Charlotte from July 21-26, 2020. Presented by Angeline’s and Extreme Property Services, Greystar Crave Charlotte will offer culinary experiences across the city with top chefs and restaurant owners who faced restaurant closings and limited capacity operations to maintain health measures throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

“As the presenting sponsor, I believe it’s important to continue Crave Charlotte in a manner that will benefit our local restaurant owners and employees,” said Demetrius Townes, President of Extreme Property Services. “The festival strongly supports culture and diversity, and the participating chefs provide a peek into the local food culture. This is important to not only me, but also my business. This has been a tough time for the hospitality industry and Crave Charlotte provides an opportunity for all of us to support these deserving businesses.”

Crave Charlotte welcomes attendees to celebrate 15 plus culinary events over six days across eight Charlotte Neighborhoods. Participants will experience wine pairings, exceptional plates, cocktails and craft brews. The smaller-scaled dining experiences will accommodate up to 50 percent dining capacity with six foot distancing between parties based on guidelines by Mecklenburg County and North Carolina Health Departments. Attendees will also be required to wear masks when they are not seated at their assigned tables.

The first annual Crave Charlotte festival was announced in February 2020 with plans to hold events in May 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the festival was postponed and adjusted to continue to recognize Charlotte restaurants who now, more than ever, can use more acknowledgement and support. Proceeds from the events will benefit Rivendell Farms of the Carolinas.

The full schedule and more details for Greystar Crave Charlotte and tickets can be found at craveclt.org or facebook.com/craveclt. Event organizers will continue to monitor and adhere to Mecklenburg County and North Carolina health guidelines, which can be found here.

2 Of The Internet’s Most Famous People Live In Charlotte

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For decades Charlotte has been known as a banking hub…but our identity is now quickly expanding into the technology sector. Red Ventures, a Charlotte based digital marketing company was just valued at $1 billion. Tech startups are being formed and funded almost weekly here in the Queen city (Charlotte-based Socialtopias just raised $4.2 million), and now Time Magazine has ranked two local Charlotteans among the top 30 most influential people on the internet – making Charlotte the second most influential city on the internet.

charlotte technology fameBased on their social media networks and blog article followings, Charlotte locals Nash Grier and Vani Hari, have just been ranked along side Barack Obama, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, and Jimmy Fallon on Time Magazine’s ’30 Most Influential People on the Internet’.

17-year-old Nash Grier now is the #1 most followed person on Vine with 11 million followers. He has also amassed millions of followers and subscribers on his Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube profiles. Grier has truly become a generational celebrity, complete with a movie contract, appearances on Good Morning America, and major endorsement deals with Sonic and Virgin Mobile.

vani hari activismVani Hari now leads an army of nutritionists, chefs, and foodies who stay glued to her blog, Food Babe, to see which “unsafe” ingredients they should protest next. Last year she demanded that Subway stop using azodicarbonamide, a dough conditioner she branded the “yoga mat” ingredient. Within a day, her petition had 50,000 signatures; shortly thereafter, the sandwich chain jettisoned the compound. Her blog reached a record 54 million visitors last year, and she just released her first book, The Food Babe Way.

The once small city of Charlotte is now becoming an international leader in technology and social media influence.

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What Can CBD Do for You?

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Lots of people have come to hear about CBD over the past couple of years, and this is for a variety of reasons. There has been a lot more press coverage about CBD and its benefits of late. In addition, there has been increased research into the benefits of CBD. Most notably, there have also been changes in legislation that have made it easier for people to access and purchase CBD products.

If you have heard about CBD and are toying with the idea of trying it for yourself, you may be wondering how it can help. Well, it is worth noting that CBD can offer a wide range of benefits, which means that it can help a huge number of people with a variety of different things. It is well worth finding out how CBD oil can help you if you have never used it before. In this article, we will look at what CBD can do for you.

How it Can Help

In this short guide to CBD oil and its benefits, you can learn about some of the key ways in which the use of CBD products can help you. Some of the main ones are:

Helps with Sleep

Many people struggle to get to sleep, and this can eventually take its toll on their health, mental wellbeing, and quality of life. You need to sleep properly and regularly in order to function properly, and CBD melatonin gummies can help you to do this. By boosting the release of serotonin, it can help to regulate your sleep patterns, which means you can get the rest you need to recharge your body and your mind.

Aids Relaxation

If switching off and unwinding is something you struggle to do, you could find CBD is a great solution. Many people find it very hard to relax, and this can make life on a daily basis very stressful and difficult. CBD can help to aid relaxation so that you get time to give your mind a break from constantly dwelling on issues. This can help to boost your mental wellbeing.

Reduces Pain and Inflammation

Pain and inflammation can arise for a variety of reasons, such as injuries and certain health conditions. When you suffer from pain and inflammation, it can have a profound impact on your quality of life and your ability to do even the most basic day to day tasks. CBD is a very powerful painkiller and anti-inflammatory, which makes it ideal for those that want a convenient solution to combat pain and inflammation.

Improves Your Mood

If you find that you are in a low mood more often than not, you may benefit from using CBD. This is because CBD can boost your serotonin levels, which then helps to improve your mood. This can make a big difference to your mental wellbeing and your quality of life.

As you can see there are many ways in which CBD can help you, so you can look forward to a wide range of benefits.

 

Common Foot Injuries On Athletes and How To Prevent Them

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Playing sports is a good way of maintaining good health. However, participants are likely to suffer from one form of injury to another, regardless of their age. This is especially true for professional athletes. Foot and head injuries are some of the most common injuries recorded in emergency rooms worldwide. While head injuries may take some time to manifest, foot injuries present themselves almost instantaneously. If ignored, they can cause long-term irreparable damage.

Mod Pod Sports Podiatry is a reputable Australian-based clinic that is dedicated to diagnosing and treatment of foot and ankle disorders. Here are three common foot injuries being treated by the professionals at Mod Pod.

  1. Plantar Fasciitis

Commonly known as heel pain, Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of pain in the heel region. Particularly, it is the most common foot injury among runners. Heel pain occurs when there is an inflammation on the tissue that connects the toes with the heel bone. Athletes who suffer from heel pain feel a sharp stabbing pain when they take their first step in the morning but the pain reduces as they continue to walk. However, the pain resumes when they begin running and gets worse from there.

Prevention

  • Relax – Avoid prolonged strenuous activities. Learn to take breaks by taking the weight off your feet. Built-up tension on your feet can cause the Plantar tendon to pull while running or walking.
  • Avoid landing on your heel – Learn how to land with you midfoot to avoid putting excessive pressure on your heel.
  • Stretch gently after training.
  1. Achilles Tendinopathy

Achilles Tendinopathy, much like heel pain, occurs when there is an inflammation on the Achilles tendon, which is located around the Achilles heels, behind the lower leg. Common symptoms include swelling and pain while walking. Common causes include overtraining, running with worn-out shoes, and excessive pronation.

Prevention

  • Replace running shoes after every 250 miles.
  • Cross-train – alternate your training every few days to reduce over stressing the Achilles tendon.
  • Strengthen your calf muscles with targeted workouts.
  1. Bunions

Also called Old Lady Toe, Bunions is a very common foot injury that athletes suffer from. Bunions occur when the big toe bends at the joint, causing constant uncomfortable pain. It could lead to arthritis if not treated. While it is possible to inherit Bunions from your parents, it can be caused by leaving a foot injury untreated. It is also caused by wearing shoes that are either too tight or too narrow at the toe region.

Prevention

  • Choose comfortable fitted shoes that are appropriate for your sport.
  • If inherited, keep track of the shape of your feet. Bunions can sometimes grow slowly over time.

Foot injuries should be treated immediately to prevent any complications that could potentially ruin a sports career. The professionals at Mod Pod use PodPhysio, a combination of podiatry and physiotherapy, to help athletes in the treatment of common foot injuries as fast as possible. Book a consultation today and get up to $25 off your first session.