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How to Prepare Potatoes For Baking: Peeling, Cutting, Boiling.

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Nnacheta Anulika

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February 22, 2023

How to Prepare Potatoes For Baking: Peeling, Cutting, Boiling.

Potatoes are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from mashed potatoes to french fries. But when it comes to baking potatoes, it’s important to prepare them properly to achieve the perfect texture and flavor. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about preparing potatoes for baking, including peeling, cutting, and boiling.

Peeling Potatoes for Baking

When peeling potatoes, it’s important to remove as little of the flesh as possible. This will help the potatoes hold their shape and prevent them from falling apart during baking. If you’re having trouble getting all the skin off, you can use a small knife to remove any stubborn bits.

Cutting Potatoes for Baking

When cutting potatoes, it’s important to try to make the pieces as uniform as possible. This will ensure that they cook evenly and prevent some pieces from being overcooked while others are undercooked. You can use a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer to achieve consistent slices.

Boiling Potatoes for Baking

After boiling the potatoes, it’s important to let them cool before baking. This will help prevent them from becoming too mushy during the baking process. You can cool the potatoes by running them under cold water or letting them sit in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Mashed Potatoes for Moisture

One of the benefits of using potatoes in baking is that they can add moisture to your baked goods. For example, if you’re making a cake or bread that tends to dry out easily, adding mashed potatoes to the recipe can help keep the texture moist and tender. You can make mashed potatoes specifically for baking, or use leftover mashed potatoes from a previous meal.

Use Potato Flour for Gluten-Free Baking

If you’re looking for a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour, potato flour is an excellent choice. Potato flour is made by grinding dried potatoes into a fine powder, and it can be used in a variety of baked goods, from bread to cakes to pancakes. It has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and is high in fiber, making it a healthy choice for gluten-free baking.

Use Potatoes as a Natural Leavening Agent

Potatoes contain natural enzymes that can act as a leavening agent in baked goods. For example, if you’re making a loaf of sourdough bread, you can add mashed potatoes to the recipe to help the dough rise naturally. This can help reduce the amount of commercial yeast you need to use, resulting in a more natural and flavoured loaf of bread.

Use Potato Starch to Thicken Sauces and Gravies

Potato starch is an excellent thickening agent for sauces and gravies. It’s gluten-free, and it thickens quickly and smoothly, without lumps or clumps. Simply whisk it into the liquid you want to thicken, and heat it over low heat until it reaches the desired consistency. Potato starch can also be used as a binder in meatloaf and meatballs.

Use Sweet Potatoes for a Nutritious Twist

Sweet potatoes are an excellent alternative to regular potatoes in baking. They’re high in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, and have a slightly sweet flavor that works well in pies, bread, and muffins. You can substitute sweet potatoes for regular potatoes in most recipes, or try some of the many sweet potato-based baking recipes available online.

Learning how to prepare potatoes for baking is a simple process that can make a big difference in the final dish. By peeling, cutting, and boiling the potatoes properly, you can achieve the perfect texture and flavor for your baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, or any other dish you choose to make. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, these tips will help you create delicious potato dishes that are sure to impress your family and friends.

Recession Prevention and Mitigation

Adenike Olatunbosun

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February 22, 2023

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The word recession is an economic term used to describe a slowdown in general economic activity. When there is a decrease in the economy’s performance, it is also declared that recession has occurred. Though recession is not usually predictable, there are ways to reduce the effects to the barest minimum. That is why in this article, we will be walking you through recession prevention and mitigation.

For recession to be officially declared, there are three criteria’s that are often used by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Though these criteria’s can be interchangeable when it comes to identifying a recession as long as each one is met to a degree: Depth, Diffusion, Duration.

How can you deal with an economic recession as an individual

There is a lot of information circulating about how severe the situation would be if a recession comes. However, we should know that not all of this circulating information can be digested raw. Even though recession is a scary occurrence, there should be proper education especially for the general public. Here are some ways you can deal with an economic recession

Paying your existing Debt

Companies and individuals with high levels of debt are especially vulnerable during a recession. If there are debts you still owe, it is a good time to start working towards paying them off. Try to be conservative about debt, especially debts incurred for consumptive purposes. Below 30% of your monthly expense is a healthy proportion of debt you can owe. However, since there is a need to prepare yourself for a recession, then it will be a good idea to change the proportion into a smaller one.

Save Money

One thing that is of utmost importance to you during a recession is your savings. Do not be wasteful. Try to ensure that you live within your means. Save money no matter how small. Buy only necessities that are of extreme importance. Also, try to meet basic needs properly. This is so that the remaining funds can be used for other things that are of more importance.

Insurance and Emergency Funds

Ideally, an emergency fund that needs to be prepared is between 3 to 6 months from the total of your monthly expenses. This is meant to help you prepare in case something bad happens during a recession. Insurance is also something you need to look into when it comes to withstanding the effect of recession. Insurance is very important, especially health insurance. This is to minimize disruption of financial cash when all of a sudden large amounts of funds are needed for health issues.

Having plenty of cash in a high interest insured account will make your money retain its full value in times of market turmoil. Not only that, your money will also be extremely liquid, giving you easy access to funds if you are laid off or are forced to take a pay cut.

Invest

When you invest in the face of a recession, you are on the right path to stand firm despite the storm. Saving and investing is important to strengthen your financial foundation. As you approach retirement age, make sure you have enough money in liquid, low-risk investments. It is equally important to invest and save especially for an emergency fund.

Look for Additional Income

Having more than one stream of income will definitely help you to withstand the effect of a recession no matter how severe. Once recession hits, if you lose one stream of income, you will still have the other one left. You can maintain a healthy financial condition through frugality. You won’t be caught unawares if there’s an emergency that needs to be met.

Apply for a productive loan

One of the above points states how important it is to look for additional sources of income. One of the ways you can do this is by opening your own business. You do not have to use a massive capital. You can simply start small and going forward, generate a reasonably decent monthly turnover. Applying for a loan can make this a reality.

How to prevent a recession

Recession is a situation that leads to abrupt downturn by interrupting economic growth. However, that does not mean that there are no measures that can be used to prevent recession. Here are effective ways to prevent a recession:

Massive Government Spending

This is one way to prevent a recession as it strengthens purchasing power. When the government spends massively, then there won’t be a stall in the economic cycle. This strategy will lead to the business world moving to be able to continue to invest.

Improve Investor Confidence

Another way to prevent recession is to put some effective policies in place to attract investors. This will boost their confidence to invest in the country’s economy. Thereafter, creating a better economic turnaround.

Assisting MSMEs

Recession can cause havoc in different sectors of the economy. MSME is one of the sectors that could suffer greatly from a recession. By channeling financial assistance to MSMEs in form of low interest loans and the likes, it is expected that the economy can withstand a downturn.

How to Find Information About Power Outages Near You

Adenike Olatunbosun

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February 22, 2023

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How to Find Information About Power Outages Near You

There are different factors that could cause power outages near you. The risk of power outages have risen in many areas. Disasters can occur without warning at anyplace, any time. This is why you should know how to find information about power outages near you. This will help you prepare adequately for any form of outbreak. In this article, we will touch on the reasons for power outages. We will also provide you with resources to determine your exposure possibility.

Purpose of a power outage

Power outages can happen as a result of damage or failure of some part of the system. It can also happen as a preventive measure to secure lives and ensure safety. Let’s look at these two headings.

Damage

Damage to electrical equipment can lead to power outages. In addition to this, failure of markets involved in the generation, distribution or transmission of electricity can cause power outages.

Equipment failure: When a tree branch comes in contact with the wires carrying electricity to a property, it may lead to damage. This is a potential source of a power outage and can affect operations and power supply to that property.
Generation: This is a very rare occurrence that happens when there are not enough electricity distributed to meet everyone’s expected needs. The causes of this type of outage can vary and can be difficult to access. The causes may include, but not limited to, the following: market manipulation, problem with fuel supply and extreme deviation from historical weather conditions. If not properly managed, this type of outage can pose a serious threat for grid stability.
Distribution: Distribution is used to explain the part of the electric grid that powers directly to your home. In general, distribution lines are those wires you see in front of your house on a pole. If these distribution lines are damaged, its impact is usually limited to a smaller area with fewer people. This kind of damage may be caused by animals, stray balloons, errant drivers or malfunctioning equipment.
Transmission: Transmission lines refers to lines that transports electricity generated in a distant place to places closer to where people live. If this is damaged, there is a higher tendency for disruptions across larger geographic areas than most of the other types.

Preventive

One of the most used ways to protect people and property from electrical risks is to shut off power. Examples of outages that are intended to provide safety:

Fire safety settings on protective equipment: This setting is done in order to shut off power in the event of a problem to prevent fire or electrocution. The settings can quickly cut off power to a line to avoid a spark that could lead to a wildfire.
Planned work: Power in a particular area may be temporarily shut off to safely perform planned maintenance or construction work.

How to find information about power outage near you

You can contact your local distributor network operator or the National Power Grid in your location. You can also check service numbers or visit their websites and social media pages for information.

How can I determine my exposure to Power Outage

Below is a list of various resources available for determining your exposure to different types of power outages:

Areas more prone to PSPS events

Although PSPS events can be called anywhere, different areas are more likely to be subject to them.

Distribution

You can review the annual electric reliability repost in the location where you are presently. This way you can know if you live in an area that has historically lower than average reliability. You can also ask for reliability information directly from your utility.

Generation and Transmission

You can check for available applications that are designed to give you an outage notification. This way you get alert to any current or likely issues with the bulk generation and transmission system.

Areas where the fire safety settings may be activated

In general, it’s possible for utilities to activate fire safety settings in designated areas during situations that are more likely to lead to a catastrophic fire outbreak.

Maximizing Your Investment in Mines: Tips and Tricks

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Adenike Olatunbosun

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February 21, 2023

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Maximizing Your Investment in Mines: Tips and Tricks

Mining stocks are the investments in mining companies. Mining companies search for natural minerals such as uranium, silver, coal, copper and gold. When the economy is expanding, a major part of it depends on distribution of mined materials. This contributes to the numerous benefits of investing in mining stocks. However in order to fully lay hold on these benefits, there are steps you need to follow in maximizing your investment in mines. We will provide you with tips and tricks to maximize your investment in mines.

Categories of Mining Stocks

There are two major categories in which mining stocks can be broken into. These are

Majors: Majors generally describes companies that have been in the mining business for a long time. They often operate by producing mines on a global scale. Majors have consistent output over the years and have proven methods for exploration.
Juniors: Juniors are usually smaller companies and they take on risky mining operations and explorations. They may not necessarily have been around for as long as the major companies. If a junior successfully finds a mineable mineral deposit, it can lead to huge returns for investors.

Tips for Investing in Mining Stocks

When it comes to which sector to invest in, it is advised that investors choose investing in mining stocks of well established companies. Although Junior mining stocks have more attractive appeal, it is recommended that investors should cut risks in the volatile resource sector. These well established companies are known to have high quality reserves.

Well Financed Mines

Investors should look for mining stocks that are well financed with no immediate need to sell their shares at a much lower price.

Stable Political Regions

It is recommended to avoid investing in mining companies that are operating in insecure and politically unstable regions. For example the Congo and Venezuela regions. Also avoid investing in countries like Russia or Mongolia, who have little or no respect for property rights and the rule of law. Consider the fact that mining is a politically vulnerable business as it’s impossible for the mine to be moved to another country.

Dividend Yield

Investors should aim for a dividend yield. For example, copper stocks have higher dividend yield than gold stocks. This is because their prices are more stable and demand is more steady. Copper stocks are also usually cheaper than good stocks in relation to their cash flow and earnings. It’s safe to say copper stocks can be less risky than gold stocks.

Reserve Longevity

It is advisable for investors to aim for longevity in reserve. When you invest in mining stock, one of the important things to look out for is how long the company’s reserves are likely to last. If the reserves are low, the stocks need to have consistent success in their exploration in order to get the most out of the mine and the surrounding area.

Choose a Partner

The best Junior mines usually have a major partner who has agreed to cover the cost for drilling and other exploration processes and development activities. This partnership will be in exchange for an interest in the property.

Consider the Market Cap

The market cap of a mining stock should be considered before proceeding with your investment in mines. Sometimes companies drive their stock up too high because of the successful marketing efforts. The stock usually goes way higher in relation to the size of its orebody. For instance, a gold stock market cap should be no more than half the value of the gold itself. This is because it is assumed that the company will be able to expand its ore reserves. However there will be a margin of safety if the mineral reserves are double the mining stock’s market cap.

Choose the Right Location

When picking the right location for your mining stock, you have to consider location. For instance, the High Arctic is an example of a hostile environment for mining stocks to operate. Therefore, the strong mineral showings from extensive drill programs should be considered before investing.

Steady Production

Some of the highly promoted mining stocks are those that are yet to produce an ounce of minerals. A lot of mining companies still invest in mine feasibility studies and do not go into production until enough money is raised. They also need to work on adding more to their reserves.

Stocks with Broad Base Activity

Before investing in a mining stock, you should make sure that they have, at roast, a diversified reserve base. Even if the company has strong reserves, it will pose a greater risk to depend on a single mine production or political stability in any one country. Mining companies can leverage making acquisitions in order to increase their reserves.

Mining Stocks as a Hedge against Inflation

Majority of investors buy mining stocks to have a hedge against inflation- including gold stocks. However most mining stocks also provide an inflation edge. This means they rise directly with material prices and inflations.

Although investing in mining stock is capital-intensive, having a number of quality stocks to your portfolio will be the right move if you are comfortable with some volatility, and also if receiving dividends is equally important for you. We wish you all the best in maximizing your investment in mines and mining stocks.

The Different Types of Affiliate Marketing Websites and How to Choose The Right One

Adenike Olatunbosun

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February 21, 2023

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The Different Types of Affiliate Marketing Websites and How to Choose The Right One

According to Statista, the total revenue in the e-commerce market is projected to reach US$9.02bn in 2023. As a result, the revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate of 11.74%. Consequently, by 2027, the total market volume is projected to hit US$14.06bn. It is evident that the e-commerce market has evolved from just a simple approach of traditional business retailing to a shopping ecosystem that involves a wide range of devices and store concepts. Herein lies why you should know the different types of affiliate marketing websites and how to choose the right one.

If you are a smart business owner, running a lucrative business, you should know that there’s always more that you can do to make your business grow and one way to achieve this is by finding an alternative means of income. Sometimes, you do not even have a marketing team to promote your business. Affiliate marketing is more like the search engine strategies used in e-commerce. This article will not only cover the different types of affiliate marketing websites, we will also explain how you can choose the right one for your business.

What is Affiliate Marketing?

So as a small business, you offer financial incentives to other organizations to promote and sell your goods. It expands your business reach to a broader targeted audience, increasing brand awareness and improving conversion rates while saving cost as compared to the cost of advertising. Affiliate marketing programs allow you to earn for each time a visitor follows the link from your page and then completes a qualifying purchase. This is done by sharing direct links to products on their website . Some of the benefits of joining an affiliate network are ease of payments, rewards/incentives for as more products are sold or promoted, progress can be tracked easily , you have access to a wide range of reporting and analytics tools, also the choice of product to promote on the website. Some types of affiliate marketing website

Click bank
Shareasale
Cj affiliate
Amazon
Walmart
Hubspot
Elementor
Fiverr
eBay partner
Shopify

Why do I need an affiliate marketing website for my business

There is an exponential growth of e-commerce sites and opportunities are being created daily for them. You likely would have heard of some business marketing strategies that will boost sales by maximizing time and resources when used as a combination with each other, strategies like social media, email, pay per click, text sms, search engine optimization and more. Businesses from both online and offline retail are rapidly moving towards multi-channel strategies, thereby continuously re-inventing the way audiences shop online. As your customers discover more convenience, their expectations grow on all levels. With all of these mentioned, this is where Affiliate Marketing comes in. Affiliate marketing websites will help you circumvent up front cost and decrease risk while increasing sales. By choosing an affiliate program, you are gaining direct access and influence to a highly targeted and receptive audience who are most likely to buy from your business.

How to choose the right one just for you

To have a significant share in the total addressable market of the industry you have your business in, there is a need to check all these factors when choosing an affiliate marketing website for your business.

Requirements

First, Check their requirements to be an affiliate to ensure a successful relationship, how rigorous is the process, what are the terms and conditions for joining? Weigh the cost of joining and how much you can earn. Does the website provide other opportunities to earn commissions, for example, sales contests? or recurring commissions on renewals, upgrades) Check if the commission structured offered by the website is sustainable for your business(could be a startup, a small scale business).

Website Overview

Secondly, check the type of network being used, cookie duration, Product categories, payment schedule and options. How can you keep track of your sales and commissions? You must be able to know which touch point a visitor had with your website and converted into sales. There should be an easy to navigate interface where you can access daily reports that give you information including impressions, click throughs, orders, sales and the total commission earned. Does the dashboard provide links to lead pages, useful tools that you can use to grow your online business? Also check if the affiliate is ranking high for search items that relate to your product/services. See how to find your niche in business and career.

Program Type

Thirdly, check if it is a flexible program that will promote your business while still maintaining your brand. Are there earnings per referrals, are they available for my city, or are they open to affiliates around the world? Is there a transfer limit? Would the affiliate still get the commission if the customers purchases with a link other than the promoted one.

Choosing the right affiliate marketing website is key for you to grow your business and increase revenue. The above points need to be checked, If yes, then you are at the right place. This will put your mind at rest and you know you are choosing the best affiliate website for your business.

Maximizing Your Earnings With Affiliate Marketing Websites:Tips and Tricks

Adenike Olatunbosun

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February 21, 2023

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Maximizing Your Earnings With Affiliate Marketing Websites:Tips and Tricks

According to Glassdoor, the average salary of an affiliate marketer ranges from $60,000 to $102,000 per annum including additional pay options like tips, cash bonus, commission or profit sharing. Now how does that sound as an extra income for you? In today’s world, businesses are leveraging the world of Affiliate Marketing to boost the reach of their products and services. With affiliate marketing, businesses are able to increase brand awareness and business growth while marketing their product with a low budget time and effort. At the end of this article, you’d have learnt the tips and tricks of maximizing your earnings with affiliate marketing websites.

See the benefits of using affiliate marketing websites to monetize your business.

Affiliate marketing is a type of business model where affiliates promote the products and services of another business. There is a unique code through which the affiliate earns from every sale. This can also be called the unique sales tracking code or the referral code. Therefore, the more the sales generated through this code, the more the amount of money the affiliate earns.

According to statistics, 80% of brands and 84% of publishers make use of affiliate marketing websites. With all its huge benefits, it is no surprise that affiliate marketing has grown in popularity over the years and shows no sign of slowing down.

How do affiliate marketers get paid?

There are a few different ways through which affiliate marketers get paid. Although the standard practice is Pay per sale, let’s take a look at all three.

Pay per sale:

This is used by 80% of affiliate marketing programs hence is the most common way through which affiliate marketers earn. When a consumer proceeds to buy a product after clicking the affiliate link then the affiliate receives a percentage of the sales made.

Pay per lead:

This is a situation where the company pays the affiliate marketer to generate leads to their page rather than make sales. Though it is less common, it is still being used. The marketer must persuade the audience to complete actions like clicking on the follow button, opening an account, filling out a contract form or signing up with the company.

Pay per click:

This is another less common way affiliate marketers are paid. In this way, customers are asked to click on a link, regardless of whether they convert or make a purchase.

Tips and tricks to Maximize Your Earnings With Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is one of the best ways to increase your passive income. However it has its own challenges so you need to know the right tips and tricks to maximize your earnings and increase your affiliate sales.

Know your product

A good knowledge of your product can distinguish you from your competitors. As an affiliate marketer, your audience needs to see you as an expert for you to successfully recommend a product to them. In order to truly be what your audience wants to perceive you to be, you should have a vast knowledge of the product. Know how the products work and the benefits they can provide your audience with.

Start a mailing list

As an affiliate marketer, you must ensure your audience are engaged in your content. This is the tip to make them interested in what you have to say. Encourage their loyalty and have a direct line of communication with your audience by having them sign up to a mailing list. This way you are not only in total control of your audience, but are mitigating the risk of losing them on social media due to hacked, reported or deleted accounts.

Focus on providing information and help rather than sell

If you blatantly promote yourself and just put out content to make sales, you may never gain traction. You need to provide your viewers with quality information that is useful for them. This will make them keep coming back. Hence do you research, provide more useful details/information and see how your business will win.

Keep testing and improving

One thing you must never lose out on is how to constantly improve your website. Affiliate marketing is a progressive effort. You want to keep learning as you go so you do not fade out all of a sudden.

Share Discount codes

Ask your affiliate partner if they are running any discount or promotions that are redeemable on the product you are promoting. This will not only excite your potential customers, it will also concert people who are not even yet customers. You can add this discount to the meta description of your post or you can simply share on your social media pages.

Write a product review

Research shows that 9 out of 10 consumers search for product reviews before buying that product.

Disclose affiliate links

You just disclose any relationship you have with a company, this includes the product you are incentivized to sell. Your audience trust might fail in you if you do not let them know that you are earning commission for mentioning that product. Their trust in you fails if they discover this elsewhere and you stand the risk of losing them. You can add a disclaimer on your page to inform them before they take the action of making a purchase.

Set the right expectations

As an affiliate marketer, you need to set smart and realistic goals. You are not going to make a million bucks a month. It is better to keep building your site and commit to a smaller amount. No matter how big or small your site is, set smart goals and work towards achieving them.

Add CTAs to your articles

Engage them, if you have a website, allow comments, questions and reviews on your page. Ask them questions like, “how can this be improved?”, “what more information would you like to know about this topic?” These CTAs will help you foster a community interaction

The Benefits of Investing in Mines and Mining Companies

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Adenike Olatunbosun

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February 21, 2023

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The Benefits of Investing in Mines and Mining Companies

The mining sector consists of organizations that are focused on finding, extracting and processing deposits of naturally occurring mineral substances. These substances are valuable and crucial to the global economy because they are needed to manufacture major products and infrastructure. This is why we are going to understand in depth the various benefits of investing in mines.

The mining industry is global but five of the largest mining companies have their headquarters in China, which is the world’s largest economy. Other big mining industries are based in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Australia and Brazil. The mining industry can be one of the most volatile sectors to invest in, but this also comes with high reward. When the economy is expanding, a major part of it depends on the distribution of mined materials. This contributes to the many benefits of investing in mining stocks, but before we dive into the investment benefits of the mines, first let us quickly look into what a mine is.

What is a Mine?

A mine is a pit or excavation in the earth from which mineral substances are taken. An ore deposit. A rich source of supply (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). When you think of mine, what should come to mind is something hidden or beneath the surface, hence mining is extracting various useful materials from the earth. This materials includes

Liquid minerals- crude petroleum
Precious metals- gold, silver, palladium, platinum
Energy materials- coal, uranium, bitumen
Industrial metals- iron ore, copper, lithium, zinc, cobalt, aluminum
Construction materials- limestone, crushed stone, sand
Fertilizer- potash, phosphate, boron
Gases- natural gas

Although investing in mining stock is capital-intensive, having a number of quality stocks to your portfolio will be the right move if you are comfortable with some volatility, and also if receiving dividends is equally important for you. As an investor, your attention should be driven towards mining stocks that can withstand future economic stocks as a result of the cyclical nature of the mining industry. You should focus on top mining companies that have proven their ability to generate profit regardless of upshot of inflation, based on the amount of debts companies often struggle with during economic downturns . The most profitable are companies with low production costs as they are least likely to heavily rely on debts to fund growth. Investopedia in September,2022 published a list of some of the biggest mining companies by 12-month trailing(TTM) revenue. See details below:

Biggest Mining Companies

Some of the biggest and popular mining companies are;

GLENCORE PLC (GLNCY)
BHP GROUP LIMITED
RIO TINTO PLC
JIANGXI COPPER CO
VALE SA (VALE)
ANGLO AMERICAN PLC (NGLOY)
ALUMINUM CORPORATION OF CHINA LTD (ACH)
YANZHOU COAL MINING CO. LTD (600188)

Benefits of Investing in the Mining Sector

A great percentage of all the products we use on a daily basis have elements that are gotten from mining. So the good news is, mining is here to stay. Now let me walk you through four benefits of investing in mines:

Well Established Industry

The mining industry is one of the MOST ESTABLISHED industries in the world, with industrial mining that originated over 10,000 years ago. This simply explains how the industry has developed patterns and trends that are well established. As a result, investors are able to get predictions of the potential profit of an orebody from juniors before they decide to live forward with investing.

Demand of Natural Resources

The mining industry provides NATURAL RESOURCES that humans can not live without. Natural resources serve as the backbone of every other possible industry that you can invest in on earth. Houses and even industries can not be built without steel. Health tech companies need these natural resources, the automobile industry is also producing electric vehicles that use battery metals as the need for a more sustainable future rises, and many others. All these other industries are built on natural resources and this makes demand to be on the high side as supply becomes scarce.

Offers Different Levels of Risk

There are different levels of risk that suit your plan. As an investor, you can choose to split your investment between the junior mining companies and the major mining companies. The major difference between these two is the market capitalization. The juniors tend to vary in risk and have a market capitalization sub $1billion, while the major companies tend to have their market capitalization over $1billion while offering a more stable and steady investment with smaller returns.

Simplified Investment Process

Investment process is SIMPLE to understand. All mining companies generally follow the same process through this life cycle. If you carry out your own research, though it may seem complicated at first, you will realize it is easy to understand and invest in the business.

Decreased Supply equals Increased Profit

The increase in the world’s population is causing an exponential increase in the demand for natural resources. As economies grow, the consumption of natural resources per capita also increases. A reduction in supply will automatically lead to more people demanding for the product. An increased demand will then lead to increased profit.

How to Use Bananas to Control Your Caloric Intake and Meet Your Health Goals

Samuel Orlu

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February 21, 2023

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How to Use Bananas to Control Your Caloric Intake and Meet Your Health Goals

Bananas are a delicious fruit that can help you manage your calorie intake and meet your health goals. The calories in bananas are low and sufficient, whether you want to maintain a healthy weight or simply add more nutrient-dense foods to your diet.

In this article, we’ll look at the benefits of eating bananas and how they can help you control your calorie intake, as well as some practical ways to incorporate them into your diet.

Benefits of Eating Bananas

Bananas offer important health benefits that go beyond simply controlling calories. Here are some of the significant health benefits of eating bananas and why you should consider making them a regular part of your diet.

Rich in nutrients

Bananas are a nutrient-dense fruit that contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium. Vitamin C contains antioxidants that help protect and boost the immune system. Vitamin B6 is essential for maintaining healthy brain function, while potassium helps to regulate fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions.

Improve the healthy state of your heart

Since bananas have potassium, they help to minimise the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc.

Enhances digestive health

Bananas promote digestive health. They are high in fibre, which helps regulate bowel movements, minimise constipation, improve overall gut health, and reduce the risk of digestive disorders. Moreover, bananas contain a compound called pectin, which can help alleviate symptoms of digestive conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and ulcerative colitis.

Aids in blood sugar regulation

Because of their high fibre content and low glycemic index (GI), bananas can help regulate blood sugar levels. GI gauges how rapidly a food will increase blood sugar levels. High-GI foods cause blood sugar levels to increase sharply, whereas low-GI foods cause a moderate increase in blood sugar. Due to their low GI, bananas moderately increase blood sugar levels.

Improves mood and relieves stress

Bananas can also help with mood and stress relief. They contain tryptophan, an amino acid that is used by the body to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood. Eating bananas may also help to increase serotonin levels in the brain, which can reduce stress and anxiety.

The calories in bananas are low

One of the benefits of eating bananas is their low calorie content. A medium-sized banana contains about 110 calories, making it an excellent option for those looking to limit their calorie intake. They are also low in fat and sodium, which contributes to a healthy weight.

High in fibre

Fibre is important for weight management because it can reduce your overall calorie intake. Also, it lowers your chance of developing heart disease, enhances digestion, and supports normal blood sugar levels.

How to Calculate Calories in Bananas and Incorporate Them in Your Diet

Bananas are a versatile fruit that can be incorporated into different meals to aid your dieting process. They are a great choice for people trying to reduce their calorie intake without sacrificing flavour and enjoyment in their diet. You can also visit restaurants where such meals are made.

What is the Content of Calories in Bananas?

One medium-sized banana contains approximately 110 calories. Although the calories in bananas can vary depending on their size, it’s important to know the size of the banana you are consuming. For example, a small banana may contain around 90 calories, while a large banana can contain up to 150 calories.

How to Incorporate Bananas into Your Diet

Bananas can be a great addition to a healthy diet. Here are a few ways to incorporate them into your diet while keeping track of the calorie content:

Eat bananas as a snack

One of the easiest ways to incorporate bananas into your diet is to eat them as a snack. You can simply peel and eat the banana as it is or cut it into smaller pieces. To stay within your daily calorie limit, keep track of how many bananas you eat.

Add bananas to smoothies

Bananas can be a great complement to smoothies, as they add natural sweetness, flavour, and creaminess without the need for added sugar or dairy. You can blend your banana with some frozen berries and add some Greek yoghurt and almond milk for delicious and healthy smoothies. Again, be sure to keep track of the calorie content of the banana and other ingredients you add to your smoothie.

Use bananas in your baking

Bananas can also be used in baking as a natural sweetener. Mashed ripe bananas can be used as a replacement for sugar or butter in recipes such as banana bread or muffins. This is a great way to incorporate bananas into your diet while also enjoying tasty baked foods. However, be aware of your overall calorie intake because other baking recipes may also contain high calories.

Pair bananas with other foods

Bananas can be paired with other foods to create a more satisfying meal. For example, try pairing a sliced banana with some peanut butter or almond butter for a delicious and protein-rich snack. You can also mix sliced bananas with some plain Greek yoghurt and honey for a healthy breakfast or dessert.

Top your oatmeal with bananas

Oatmeal is a nutritious breakfast option that can be made even more delicious with the addition of bananas. Sliced bananas add natural sweetness and flavour to oatmeal without the need for sugar. You can also add some nuts for a more nutritious texture.

Use bananas as a natural sweetener

Bananas can be a great natural sweetener for baked foods, such as muffins, cakes, and bread. The natural sugars in bananas can replace some or all of the added sugars in your recipes, which can reduce your overall calorie intake while still satisfying you. Use ripe bananas for baking, as they are sweeter and easier to mash.

Final Thoughts
Eating bananas and incorporating them into your diet can provide many health benefits. However, if you are trying to control your caloric intake, it’s important to be mindful of the calorie content of bananas and any other ingredients you add to your meals or snacks. By following the above tips, you can easily incorporate bananas into your diet while keeping track of your caloric intake. Remember, a balanced and healthy diet is key to maintaining good health and well-being.

The Different Types of Power Outages and How to Respond to Each

Adenike Olatunbosun

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February 21, 2023

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Power outage is also known as power failure, power blackout or preferably, blackout. Most of the time, power outages don’t last very long and can be rectified within a short period of time. However some power outages can last very long spanning into several days and weeks. It is therefore important to know the different types of power outages and how to respond to each one of them

Types of power outages

Relating to the duration and effect of the outage, there are four main types of power outages:

Blackouts

Brownouts

Transient/Permanent Fault

Rolling Blackouts

Blackout

Blackout is the total loss of power to a particular area. It is the most severe form of power outage that can occur. The duration of outage depends on the nature of the blackout and the configuration of the electrical work. Power outages may last several days to weeks depending on these factors.

How to respond

“Undergrounding” can be used to mitigate the risk of this disruption . Undergrounding means placing electricity distribution lines underground. This will make the service more reliable in areas that are likely to be affected by the damage.

Brownout

A brownout occurs when there is a decrease in voltage in an electrical power supply system. It doesn’t necessarily mean a total loss of power. Just as the name implies, there is a dimming lightning experience as a result of sagging voltage. Brownout can cause significant issues too, especially on appliances that require a higher level of voltage to operate. Appliances like fridge, electric ovens and the likes will not be able to operate properly.

Intentional and unintentional brownout

Intentional brownouts are used to deliberately reduce load in an emergency. They are also used to prevent a total grid power outage due to high demand. Unintentional brownout can be as a result of excessive electrical demand or severe weather events. It can also be caused by a malfunction in error affecting electrical grid control or monitoring systems.

How to respond

Put off the equipment that requires a much higher voltage to function. This way you will be reducing the risk of damage to the barest minimum. You can also leave one light on to know when the voltage returns back to normal.

Transient/Permanent Fault

Transient fault is used to describe loss of power that is caused by a fault on a power line. As soon as the fault is rectified, power will be automatically restored. Permanent fault is used to describe a sudden loss of power caused when there is a fault in power lines.

Transient and permanent faults are usually a fault within a mechanism instead of the power grid of a larger area. As a result of this, they are quite easy to fix. More often than not, they do not even have a wider impact on the general area.

How to respond

During this outage, ensure you keep yourself and your family secure. Turn off appliances that were on when the power went out. Also ensure you use food from the refrigerator or freezer first so they don’t get spoiled, pending when the fault will be rectified.

Rolling Blackouts

A rolling blackout is an electrical power shutdown that is intentionally engineered either for a long or short time. This way electricity is stopped for a non overlapping period of time over different parts of the region of distribution. Rolling blackouts happen when demand for electricity exceeds supply. This will now result in some customers getting power supply at the stated voltage while the others get no power at all.

Rolling blackout is a last resort measure used by electric utility companies to avoid a total outage of the power system. If the demand for electricity surpasses the power supply capability of the network, then rolling blackouts can be used as a measure of demand response. So, rolling blackouts are more of a precautionary and preventive measure.

Rolling blackouts are also referred to as rotational load shedding, rota, rotating outage or rota disconnection. Generally, there are two factors that could lead to rolling blackouts. They are insufficient generation capacity or inadequate transmission infrastructure.

How to respond

It is important to notify and remind people close to you about your blackout plan. Since rolling blackouts are necessary for the longevity of the power system, they need to have a clear understanding of this. This way, critical files can be backed and essential materials are not lost during that period.

The Different Types of Potatoes and How to Use The Right One For Baking

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Nnacheta Anulika

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February 21, 2023

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The Different Types of Potatoes and How to Use The Right One For Baking

Potatoes come in many different varieties, and each type has unique characteristics that make it more suitable for certain dishes. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of potatoes and how to choose the right one for baking. We’ll also provide some recipe ideas that highlight the flavour and texture of each type of potato.

Sweet Potatoes

These potatoes are a great addition to many baked goods, including sweet potato pie and sweet potato biscuits. They have a sweet, slightly nutty flavor and are rich in vitamins and minerals. Sweet potatoes can also be used to make sweet potato casserole and sweet potato muffins.

Russet Potatoes For Baking

Also known as Idaho or baking potatoes, are the most popular type of potato used for baking. They are large, starchy potatoes with a thick skin and a fluffy texture when cooked. The high starch content makes them ideal for making mashed potatoes, french fries, and baked potatoes. When baking with russet potatoes, it’s important to choose the ones that are large and uniform to ensure even cooking.

Yukon Gold Potatoes

Solanum tuberosum ‘Yukon Gold’ SKU 74017

Yukon Gold potatoes are medium-sized potatoes with a golden skin and a buttery, creamy flesh. They have a lower starch content than russet potatoes, making them ideal for making dishes like scalloped potatoes or potato gratin. Yukon Gold potatoes also hold their shape well when boiled, making them a great choice for potato salads.

Red Potatoes

They are small, waxy potatoes with thin skin and a firm texture. They have a low starch content, which makes them ideal for boiling, steaming, or roasting. Red potatoes are a great choice for making roasted potatoes or potato bruschetta, as they hold their shape well when cooked.

Fingerling Potatoes

This category of Red Potatoes is small, thin potatoes with a finger-like shape. They have a waxy texture and a nutty, earthy flavour. Fingerling potatoes are a great choice for roasting or grilling, as they hold their shape well when cooked. They are perfect for making roasted potatoes.

Choosing the Right Type of Potatoes for Baking

When it comes to baking with potatoes, choosing the right type of potato is key to achieving the perfect texture and flavor. Here are some tips on how to choose the right potato for your baking needs:

Consider the dish you are making

Different types of potatoes have different textures and starch contents, which make them better suited for different types of dishes. For example, if you’re making mashed potatoes, russet potatoes are the best choice because of their high starch content.

Pay attention to the skin

The skin of the potato can provide clues as to its texture and flavor. Russet potatoes have a thick, rough skin, while Yukon Gold potatoes have a thin, smooth skin.

Look for firm potatoes

When choosing potatoes for baking, it’s important to choose firm potatoes that are free of soft spots or blemishes. This will ensure even cooking and a consistent texture.

Don’t be afraid to mix and match

Mixing different types of potatoes can create a more complex and interesting flavor profile. For example, mixing russet and Yukon Gold potatoes in a potato gratin can create a rich and creamy texture.

Baking with potatoes can be a delicious and versatile way to add flavour and texture to your favourite dishes.

In conclusion, baking with potatoes can be a delicious and versatile way to add flavor and texture to your favorite dishes. By understanding the different types of potatoes and how to choose the right one for your baking needs, you can achieve perfect results every time. So go ahead and experiment with different types of potatoes, and discover the perfect potato for your next baking project!