To help meet climate targets, the UK government had planned to ban the sale of new, pure petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030. Now, the plan is the ban will begin in 2035.
Even with an extra few years added – this is still a huge change for car owners and makers. Some manufacturers embraced electric earlier than others. Bentley wasn’t one of them.
Lara Lewington visits the car manufacturer, Bentley, to find out how it is making the shift to electric.
27 Ways to Get More Sh!t Done | Greatist.
Whether we’re overwhelmed by that never-ending to-do list or simply distracted (thanks, Facebook), sometimes it feels like we just can’t get enough out of the day. Until 30-hour days are invented, follow these easy, effective tips for getting more done in the 24 we have.
Productivity Hero—Your Action Plan
1. Get enough sleep. Whoever coined the phrase “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” didn’t have all the facts straight. Not getting enough Zzz’s could hinder productivity at work, so try to get those recommended seven to nine hours of snooze time [1]!
2. Create routines. Make a habit of, well, sticking to habits. Schedule actions like writing emails at a certain time or hitting the gym after work, and try to do them daily. Soon that routine will happen on autopilot.
3. Wake up earlier. As long as you’re still able to squeeze in enough sleep, try extending the day by getting up an hour earlier—when it’s still quiet and there are fewer distractions.
4. Step away from the inbox. Incoming emails can be a nuisance. Make a habit to only check the inbox at certain times of the day to avoid getting sidetracked with requests and responses.
5. Make a daily to-do list. Stay away from huge to-do lists. Instead, create a daily list of realistic jobs to tackle, like folding laundry, scheduling a doctor’s appointment, or paying the cable bill. Break up big goals into micro-tasks, like going to a yoga class over getting six-pack abs, or writing a page over completing a thesis. Soon, the small things will add up to big accomplishments.
Read the rest…. 27 Ways to Get More Sh!t Done | Greatist.
Owning Excess is Not the Same as Experiencing Success.
“When success is equated with excess, the ambition for excess wrecks us.” —Switchfoot, American Dream
We live in a complicated world—one that has confused excess with success.
We desire lasting significance and influence and impact, but spend most of our time chasing temporal possessions.
Consider how many of our resources are directed towards this accumulation of material goods. We spend our hours earning money. We spend our money buying products. We waste our energy caring for them. And then we punch the time clock on Monday to start the process again.
For an economy based on consumerism to thrive, goods must move. Money must be earned, money must be spent, and the demand for material possessions must continue to increase. Our economy must constantly create goods and manufacture needs.
The result is a world of excess. Even when basic physical needs are met (shelter, clothing, food), the cycle must continue. More goods must be created and more need must be manufactured.
Excess becomes the unintended goal of a consumeristic economy. (tweet that)
Somewhere, understandably, excess also became the goal of the individual. Whoever dies with the most toys wins became the reigning mantra of our culture.
This was an unfortunate turn.
Our souls long for greater accomplishments than the accumulation of material possessions. Nobody sits across the table from another human being and unequivocally declares their greatest goal is to own as much stuff as possible. We think and dream in much broader terms.
We long for something greater than material excess. Our hearts define success differently.
We desire significance. To be known as good fathers and mothers and husbands and wives and friends and citizens.
We desire influence. To use our gifts and make the world better. We want to know our lives mattered for something.
We desire freedom and opportunity. Not just for ourselves, but for others.
We desire love. To be fully known and fully accepted.
Unfortunately, too often, our unchecked pursuit of more stands in the way of this success. Excess material possessions steal our money, time, energy, and freedom. Our definition of true success gets lost in the noise.
Rediscover your greatest goals. Redefine your greatest pursuits. And refuse to equate material excess with lasting success.
via Serendipity and Spice: 8 Plants to Repel Bugs, Insects, and Pests.
I don’t know about you but I HATE bugs! They just freak me out! It really doesn’t matter what kind of bug- roaches, silverfish, spiders, mosquitoes fleas, beetles…. You name it and I HATE it! Especially bed bugs! I’ve never experienced bed bugs before but I was watching 20/20 awhile back and they were doing some kind of expose on bed bugs in hotels and I’ve been freaked out ever since! The mere thought of them makes my skin crawl!!!!
via Serendipity and Spice: 8 Plants to Repel Bugs, Insects, and Pests.
I have been thinking of doing a blog article on this, but then found this…
Gas Cubby FREE – Fuel Economy & Service Log
I discovered this app and I have been entering my fuel ever since. Very cool to see the cost per mile, see the gas mileage for each fill-up, and even interesting to see the graph of gas prices over time. This does everything my old mileage book did and more.
Features:
Tracks gas mileage and vehicle maintenance
Charts: MPG, stats, gas price, gas expenses, service expenses
Online Sync
Customizable service reminders
Supports multiple vehicles
Store vehicle data: VIN, License Plate, etc.
Excel compatible email reports (CSV attachment)
International Units: MPG (US), MPG (Canada), MPG (UK), MPG (Imperial), L/100km, gal/100mi (US), gal/100mi (Imperial), km/L, km/gal (US), km/gal (Imperial), and mi/L
via App Cubby • Hand Crafted iPhone Apps – Gas Cubby • Sensible Car Care.
Want to know more about getting a RRSP in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows or Mission?
Important financial information reblogged from Manion & Associates Financial Services
Want to save up for your retirement, for your education, or save for your first house? A Registered Retirement Savings Plan or the RRSP in Maple Ridge provides you with a flexible way to save while still having the potential for great returns and the added benefit of having tax-free growth. Contact me or my office Manion & Associates Financial Services to learn more.
The RRSP in Maple Ridge. Peace of mind for You.
If you are a Canadian resident age 18 and up, you can contribute up to 18% of your income to a RRSP in Maple Ridge. Any unused contribution room can be carried forward, but there are penalties for over-contributing to a RRSP in Maple Ridge. A RRSP in Maple Ridge is a powerful savings tool that will benefit adults of all ages, as well as both high and low wage earners.
When helping you with your RRSPs in Maple Ridge, as with all your financial planning in Maple Ridge needs will be individualized to meet your investment goals. With a Registered Retirement Savings Plan in Maple Ridge you pay no tax on investment growth, the RRSP in Maple Ridge is one of the best ways to save throughout your entire lifetime for retirement savings in Maple Ridge. Get the assistance you need, talk to me or one of my partners at Manion & Associates Financial Services.
When you save with a RRSP in Maple Ridge you can expect:
1.) No tax paid on earnings (interest, capital gains, dividends)
2.) Tax deduction for contributions made to your RRSP in Maple Ridge
3.) A wide section of insurance, deposit, and investments options to choose from.
Manion & Associates Financial Services has been an award winning leading provider of financial services in Maple Ridge since 1995.
Count on us for Service, Integrity, and Knowledge about the RRSP in Maple Ridge and more.
Before trading in your home for an even larger one, ask yourself if you are truly ready for the super-sized financial commitment and the sacrifices that often come with it.
via Wealth: A new way to look at “How much house can I afford?” | MoneySense.
There are two very different ways to answer this question. The first is the traditional way—the way the lenders and realtors answer it: Based on your down payment, income and expenses, how much can you afford to put to a mortgage each month, and therefore how much can you borrow? Lenders are incented to encourage debt because, provided you don’t default, the more you borrow, the more they make. Realtors have a similar motivation because the more house you buy, the higher the commission.
Allen LaRose 