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20% Time Blog Post #5 - Balisong

I'm getting a bit smoother with the twirl ladder. This is an extremely difficult move for me because I've mostly been doing rollovers, fans, aerials, etc. for the entirety of the time I've been flipping. I hardly do any ladders. I'm becoming unmotivated because it's cold in my house and flipping is much more difficult in winter. The only thing I can do is keep practicing over the break.
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20% Blog Post #4 - Balisong

I've learned the basics of the twirl ladder but I have yet to do it smoothly. This is normal as it can take months to master advanced moves. I've also done a few Chaplin Aerial Transfers (C.A.T.) successfully, which is another move I'm learning. There hasn't really been any outside challenges for learning moves, I only need to keep practicing. Once again I won't have a clip to post because it will take a long time to get the move down consistently.

eCommerce Blog #6 - Tesla Cybertruck

The Cybertruck is the newest vehicle from Tesla. This pickup boasts features that blow the competition out of the water. Link to the website:  https://www.tesla.com/cybertruck It has an extremely strong exoskeleton made from 30x cold rolled steel. The windows are made of Tesla's Armor Glass: "Ultra strong and a polymer-layered composite." The Cybertruck is very versatile with many attachment points, adaptive air suspension, and lockable storage. Their most expensive model (Tri motor AWD) features a 0-60 in 2.9 seconds, up to 500 mile range, and a 14,000 lb towing capacity. In conclusion I think this is the first truly innovative truck design in 150 years. There are many people who dislike the design but I think that will be its main selling point. Given that if the design was similar to an F-150, much less people would buy it.

20% Time Blog Post #3 - Balisong

I am going to learn the twirl ladder this weekend. I've been busy with school and haven't had much time to learn any new moves. One of the challenges being it's very hard to flip with cold hands. My dexterity is generally decreased when it's cold. The twirl ladder is an advanced maneuver that uses all fingers which is a big step for me. This is because I never use my pinky because I'm not that good yet. I'll have to put a lot of time and effort in to get this one down so it will probably be pretty sloppy still by the next blog post.

20% Time Blog Post #2 - Balisong

   Over the past few weeks unfortunately I haven't learned much of anything. One of the questions I have is if I will be able to learn these moves and be able to do them smoothly in a combo. One challenge I'm facing is that I'm hitting a plateau, meaning that I'm staying at the same skill level. I really hope to learn the twirl ladder by next week because I'm disappointing myself by putting it off. On the bright side, I got a Squidtrainer V3.5 on Monday November 4th. It cost $180 and it might be some of the best money I've ever spent. It has increased my smoothness in certain tricks and I feel a lot more confident with this trainer. I was originally going to get a live blade but plans changed so I got the V3.5. I'm very happy with my purchase but I am still hoping to get a live blade by the end of the year. Here's a picture of the Squidtrainer.

eCommerce Blog #5 - LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen

The new LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen smartphone isn't exactly what comes to mind when thinking "revolutionary folding smartphone," but its price is unbeatable. Here is the link to LG's website -  https://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones?cmpid=SEM_MU_Phone_G8X-NPI_Subcat_Google_MC-NPI-GGL-Srch-Brand-G8X-Only-BMM-+lg+g8x&gclid=CjwKCAiAwZTuBRAYEiwAcr67OVFWa3rIN4B8OUoHXVD5s4QUSqkn1bSca-fPV4Z2IFHdPxO-hkEvABoCZEkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds The LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen phone can be used primarily with dual screen capabilities, but the second screen can be detached when going minimalist. You can use two apps at once without constantly having to toggle between them. The second screen is pretty much identical to the phone's screen, it even has the same camera cutout - even though there is no camera. The 6.4" OLED Fullvision Displays allow you to multitask like never before. The phone itself has a 4000 mAh battery for insane battery life, before adding the second screen. It f...

eCommerce Blog #4 - Product Descriptions

To be able to sell your product in the eCommerce business, an interesting and effective product description can be very helpful. Here are some tips I found in this Shopify article by    Henneke Duistermaat :  https://www.shopify.ca/blog/8211159-9-simple-ways-to-write-product-descriptions-that-sell The first tip is to focus on the ideal buyer. Think about their interests, sense of humor, and what words they like or hate. Use the word "you" as if you're having a conversation with your buyer. Try to incorporate hypothetical face-to-face dialogue in your product description. Another tip is to avoid mundane and overused phrases such as "excellent product quality." These are called (by the author) "yeah, yeah" phrases, because people will see those phrases and think "yeah, yeah everyone says that." Saying "yeah, yeah" phrases can deter potential buyers and make your product seem bland. Instead, describe details and their given benefit...