GOLD! always believing

How a used a clothes business went

global.. Founded in 2008 as a website, where Lithuanian girls could swap their clothes, it has later grown, with a solid investment, into an international clothing business with 11 million members on a Vinted social networking service. In 2013, Vinted raised 6 million euros from Accel Partners, a major venture capital and growth equity firm, and another 24.8 million euros at the beginning of 2014 from Accel Partners and Insight Venture Partners. The latter being one of the largest rounds ever for a Baltic-based startup. Value-wise, Vinted remains the highest-valued startup in the Baltics. Aiming to make second hand clothing the first choice worldwide, Vinted has already made its name as an avid ecology-friendly business promoter. “Remembering myself in school – no, I could never have imagined being a business leader. It would have looked like something from a science-fiction book. To be honest, at the time, I didn’t have any skills to be successful in business. I was super shy, I was afraid of people, I was reactive, but not proactive in any area. But with time I noticed I needed to grow, especially after Vinted was launched. It was and still is quite challenging. But that’s the beauty of life, isn’t it?” The second big milestone was Vinted’s launch in Germany in 2009, a year after its Lithuanian launch. Before this we used to think of ourselves as a local business. But with our German launch our mindset changed – we started to see ourselves as a potential global player. Now more and more counrties are coming onboard you could definitely say that Vinted is here to stay!

Van Life.. Why has it become so popular?

T Van lifers come from all walks of life: there are older van lifers, young couples, singles, and families too. Although recreational vehicles have been around for about a century and many people have lived nomadic lives both in and out of vans, the lifestyle is increasing in popularity now largely because the internet makes it possible for people to work, go to school, and otherwise perform daily life tasks from anywhere which means they aren’t compelled to stay in one place. The call of the road still beckons, though. While the 1980s and 1990s were a period of economic growth and increased materialism, now many people, especially Millennials, are longing for a return to minimalism. Many employers’ flexibility to work-from-home or at least work from any place that has an internet connection is making that possible. Also, there is a good amount of people that prefer to work on their own in the gig economy, which also lends to the Vanlife demographic. So, many people are finding just about anything to convert into their personal Vanlife headquarters and ditching the mansions. While car camping has increased in popularity, smaller vehicles have their restrictions. Full-size vans offer more space and are seeing conversions starting to happen again, many into living quarters. Organisations have also been springing up to support Vanlife, such as the app makers. The MPV and camping industry has been creating apps that not only show free campsites but also indicate what locations have bathrooms or shower houses. Hit the road Jack!

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GBP/EUR exchange rate rocked by recession fears and political uncertainty

Over the past month the GBP/EUR exchange rate has traded in an extremely wide range, with the pairing striking both a one-year low of €1.14 and a two-month high of €1.18, while EUR/GBP fluctuated between £0.84 and £0.87. What’s been happening? Fears that Russia could cut off gas supplies to Europe have stoked Eurozone recession fears in recent weeks. Concerns over which have seen a dramatic reversal in the GBP/ EUR exchange rate, which rebounded from a one-year low to a two-month high. These recession fears curtailed EUR investor optimism over impending interest rate hikes from the European Central Bank (ECB) and opened a path for the pound to recover from the UK’s own economic concerns. Also injecting volatility into the GBP/EUR exchange rate was considerable political uncertainty in the UK, which culminated in the resignation of Boris Johnson in early July. What do you need to look out for? Looking ahead, so long as the threat of a European gas shortage remains, the upside potential of the euro looks extremely limited. Although an upcoming rate hike from the ECB may help to limit the single currency’s losses. Meanwhile the uncertainty which surrounds the Conservative leadership race could leave the pound on the back foot in the coming weeks. At Currencies Direct we’re here to talk currency whenever you need us, so get in touch if you want to know more about the latest news or how it could impact your currency transfers. Since 1996 we’ve helped more than 325,000 customers with their currency transfers, just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch or give us a call to find out more.

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The Málaga Fair...Attracts up to 1 million visitors in 8 days. It is very popular, exuberant and cosmopolitan. For example, entry to the casetas (areas of the night feria where people eat, drink and dance) is open to all and free. Malaga is also generally appreciated for its hospitality and openness to all. The Feria takes place in two different locations in Malaga: in the city centre, for the daytime Feria, which concentrates most of the events and in the Real del Cortijo de Torres for the night fair. The Malaga Feria 2022 has its origins in a historical date. It celebrates the reconquest of the city by the Catholic kings (Isabel of Castile and Fernando II of Aragon) on 18 August 1487. In the town centre many malaguenas will be wearing gypsy attire, usually a polka dot dress, with a flower in their hair and a manila shawl. Often, from 6pm onwards, young people arrive in large numbers to do “botellón” (which can be translated as “openair aperitif”), before going on to the night fair. Copious ammounts of Cartojal will be downed as the popular sweet wine is the drink of choice for the feria gowers. Enjoy dancing in the Plaza de la Constitucion during concerts or panda de verdiales (typical Malaga music and dance) in Calle de Larios. An ancestral fandango that is very much alive in the province of Malaga! Taste tapas or tapitas around the city..Enjoy!

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Solar panel pergola..Power from shade!

What are solar pergolas, and why are they so popular these days? The majority of homeowners that install a solar pergola are purely looking for an amazing unique entertaining area. Some homeowners want to customise the type of wood used and the pergola design to highlight features such as an outdoor bar and dining area. It really depends on the site of the system you want or need. Some homeowners like the idea of completely eliminating their power bill, while some would just like a large enough system to keep them from paying a higher tier usage cost. A solar panel pergola provides added benefits including a sure way of reducing your electricity costs by using the most precious power resource we have in Spain. A solar pergola is essentially just a custom racking system for tax purposes but it has the benefits of providing a sheltered entertaining area. Solar panels can be added to existing pergolas. Solar panels provide grade shade for outdoor areas and can fit on outdoor structures including carports, canopies, and pergolas. If you are looking to expand your current system or want to avoid panels on your roof, adding them to your pergola is a great way to still reap the benefits of solar.

Why should I try yoga?

Why should you try yoga? What is yoga, and why is it so popular? Yoga is a series of stretches and poses that you do with breathing techniques. It offers the powerful benefits of exercise. And since yoga is gentle, almost anyone can do it, regardless of your age or fitness level. Yoga can make you stronger and more flexible. It’s a great way to stay limber and energetic. You’ll also feel more focused and alert. And yoga can help you feel great and function better in your daily life. Yoga can also help improve these conditions: Reduce your risk for injury. Each yoga pose targets specific muscles. This helps you increase your flexibility and reduce your risk for injury. Reduce stress. Yoga can help soothe the mind and lower stress levels. It does this by focusing the mind on the moment and the movements.

Increase your concentration. A main part of yoga is rhythmic, focused breathing. This can help you focus. Understand the mind and body connection. Yoga requires you to focus all your energy on each movement or pose exactly. This can help you feel the mind and body work together.Gain strength and stamina. More vigorous styles of yoga promote strength and stamina. Improve balance and stability. Balancing poses require you to use your core muscles. This can help you improve your overall stability.Improve posture. Yoga poses strengthen and open tight areas of the body like the shoulders and muscles of the upper back. This can help you keep good posture.

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This months “Building the bum of your dreams” is easier than you think:

There’s one thing is for sure, that to form a well rounded and perfect looking bottom, you need to vary all glute exercises to encompass all parts of your anatomy. There are many muscles in the bum and you need to excersice them all. SIDE STEP SQUATS! How to Do Sidestep Squats Use a band with medium-light tension. Stand on it, holding both handles. Take a wide step out to the right into a squat,

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keeping tension on the band. Step your left foot in. Continue stepping out and squatting to the right, all the way across the room (or as far as you can). Repeat the other way or for about 1 to 3 sets of 8 to 16 steps.

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Menopause & Symtoms

How to tackle menopause symtoms...

Keep a diary to track what sets off your hot flushes. Caffeine? Alcohol? A hot room? Stress? All are common causes. When a flush starts, take slow, deep breaths, in your nose and out your mouth. They can be just part of an array of menopause indicators called vasomotor symptoms (VMS).For tough cases, talk to your doctor. At night, hot flushes can go on for 3 minutes or more, leaving you drenched in sweat and unable to sleep. But there are ways to keep your cool. Trade the heavy flannels for light PJs. Put a bag of frozen peas under your pillow. Flip the pillow through the night and put your face on the cool side. Choose layers of light blankets over one thick quilt. Use a bedside fan to keep air moving. Hormone changes leave the vagina thinner and dryer, which can make sex painful. Lucky for you, lots of products can help. Try nonprescription, water-based vaginal lubricants or vaginal moisturizer. You can also ask your doctor about prescription vaginal creams or rings, or prescription pills for dryness and painful sex. The more sex you’re able to have, the better for blood flow, which keeps things healthy down there. Make more time for sex. Try massage and foreplay, too. Use erotica and new-for-you sex routines as ways to build desire. Hormone changes are a main cause, but other things that zap your sex drive can strike at the same time. Ask your doctor about poor sleep, bladder trouble, or feeling depressed or stressed. A change in your sleep schedule may trigger headaches, so try to keep to the same schedule every night. Treatments vary and ome can prevent migraines so talk with your doctor for best options.

NAN

Cast: Catherine Tate. Catherine Tate’s iconic character Joannie Taylor AKA Nan hits the big screen as she goes on a wild road trip from London to Ireland with her long-suffering grandson Jamie to make amends with her estranged and dying sister Nell. Through a series of flashbacks, we see the young sisters fall in love with the same handsome GI during World War 2 and how the consequences of this love triangle shaped Nan into the cantankerous old b*****d she is today. Militant vegan arsonists, Australian rugby teams, all-night raves, and crazed cops on motorbikes all make for a proper day out. Hilarious, action-packed, and surprisingly moving, this film is a love letter to outrageous, outspoken old ladies everywhere.

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A programmer and his project manager board a train headed through the

mountains. They can find no other place to sit, except for two seats right across the aisle from a young woman and her grandmother. After a while, it becomes quite clear that the woman and the programmer are interested in each other, as they keep looking at each other. The young lady flirts and lifts her skirt flashing her panties at the handsome young programmer. Soon, the train passes into a tunnel and it is pitch black. There is the sound of a kiss followed by the sound of a slap. When the train finally emerges from the tunnel, the four sit there without saying a word. The grandmother thinks to herself, “It was very rude of that young man to kiss my granddaughter, but I am glad she slapped him.” The project manager thinks to himself, “I did not think the programmer was brave enough to kiss the woman, but I wish she hadn’t missed him when she slapped me.” The young woman thought to herself, “I am glad the guy kissed me, but I wish my grandmother had not slapped him.” The programmer has a satisfied smile on his face and thinks, “Life is good. How often does a guy have a chance to kiss a beautiful woman and slap his project manager at the same time.”