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Megan Fiona posted: " Want more than Hollywood, glamor, and palm trees? I got you covered. When most people think of Los Angeles, images of sunshine, beaches, and Hollywood often come to mind. And while LA has its fair share of celebrities and beautiful weather, there is m"
Want more than Hollywood, glamor, and palm trees? I got you covered.
When most people think of Los Angeles, images of sunshine, beaches, and Hollywood often come to mind. And while LA has its fair share of celebrities and beautiful weather, there is much more to this city than many non-natives realize.
The City of Angels is often depicted in movies and TV quite stereotypically — essentially what I described above. This gives viewers a false impression of the city, and social media hasn't helped. With the influx of influencers and celebrity hopefuls over the past decade, the city has become known for its fake and flakey people who are in search of being the next big thing.
I'm here to tell you that while some of these stereotypes may be true (they're stereotypes for a reason), LA has much more to offer.
After living here for over a year now, I'm here to give you the rundown on all of LA's hidden gems and less Instagrammed spots. Enjoy!
Little Tokyo is a spot near Downtown LA where you can experience a taste of Japanese culture. The center is brimming with shops and restaurants — plus, it's right next to the Japanese American National Museum!
While LA has many affluent residents, the city also ranks fourth highest in homelessness rate in the U.S. At the Midnight Mission, volunteers get to interact with and serve meals to individuals experiencing homelessness.
The Dream Center, while they work with the homeless, has a wider array of services they provide for lower-income communities in Los Angeles. These include but are not limited to providing food and clothing, spiritual guidance, and childcare.
Having served with both of these centers, I recommend making time to serve alongside them and be a part of something bigger during your time in LA.
Book nerd or not, The Last Bookstore has something for everyone. Besides the store's incredible design and structure, it also showcases art and is a fun spot to explore because of its many rooms.
The store is spacious and full of all kinds of genres (at low prices, I might add), so you're sure to walk away with a new favorite before you leave.
City Hall is not only a beautiful building to behold, there is also a free lookout on top! The lookout provides a 360° view of the city, including the Hollywood sign, downtown LA, and much, much more.
The El Pueblo Historical Monument is much more than a monument. The center provides tourists with a wide variety of places to explore — such as Olvera Street, which is the main hub of El Pueblo. Olvera Street is full of vendors selling delicious Mexican food and other products.
There are also several museums around El Pueblo, such as the Chinese American Museum, the Plaza Firehouse, the Sepulveda House Museum, and more. All are within walking distance of Olvera Street!
If you find yourself in Los Angeles anytime soon, consider visiting some of these less explored spots and broaden your perspective on what makes this city truly unique.
Frankie Benvenuti posted: " On Monday afternoon, the Canadian Elite Basketball League announced that starting in the 2022 season, teams will have to have one player on their 10-man roster be an import player, or in other words, a non-American import player. Any player who has Canad"
On Monday afternoon, the Canadian Elite Basketball League announced that starting in the 2022 season, teams will have to have one player on their 10-man roster be an import player, or in other words, a non-American import player. Any player who has Canadian or American citizenship, even if they also have citizenship in another country, will be counted as domestic players and will not qualify as non-American imports.
"Basketball is a global game," said CEBL Commissioner Mike Morreale. "If you look at the top European leagues, Asian leagues, what have you, they are proud domestic leagues that have import spots, generally reserved for Americans or Canadians. So, we kind of took that same approach, but tweaked it around."
"We're creating jobs. Our number one goal is to make our domestic talent better."
CEBL commissioner Mike Morreale (CEBL)
It isn't the first time a Canadian league has added a global initiative. The Canadian Football League does something similar, but it hasn't been popular with the fans, at least not yet. Basketball could be a different story, however. Where Canada might be ahead of European or Asian countries in producing football players, those regions have historically been good at basketball and this new rule could allow for more impact players to be added to the league.
"These players are a different kind of talented," said Hamilton Honey Badgers head coach Ryan Schmidt. "A lot of North American players are used to the athleticism and the physicality versus over in Europe you're going to see more tactically sound basketball. We see big guys out hammering the ball a lot more and shooting three-pointers. I think that this addition by the CEBL going to be able to showcase another side of the international game that maybe a lot of players and even some coaches haven't got the chance to experience."
Clippers guard Xavier Moon gestures during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Jan. 3.(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
The CEBL's structure allows players from other leagues around the world to play during the offseason. That could allow for some players to get some extra games in while their teammates are off the floor for the offseason and it could allow young players some playing time. Alternatively, it could allow players one more chance to make an impact on NBA or G League teams in hopes of playing full-time in North America.
"It's a very unique situation because now you're allowing this international player to come in and learn the Canadian culture," said Ottawa BlackJacks general manager Jevohn Shepherd. "For the longest time, all these Canadian guys that are playing in the league, and even some individuals in front offices like myself and Jermaine Anderson, have been the international player, the 'import', when we've played abroad. We were the ones before who were assimilating to the culture, the language, the food while playing basketball. We gained exposure and now we're able to offer that opportunity for our international counterparts."
"But the fact still remains that once you toss that ball up, everybody's going to compete to win."
This move could be a great chance for young Canadian talent to go up against players who have been around in basketball, but it could also serve as another route for international players to find NBA homes. It should make the league more competitive, and it should give teams some options when it comes to building their roster.
Stephanie Ross posted: " When you experience difficulties in repaying your debts, debt consolidation can be a good solution. By accumulating your loans into a group loan, you have fewer repayment plans to keep track of, and the interest rate gradually drops. At the same time,"
When you experience difficulties in repaying your debts, debt consolidation can be a good solution. By accumulating your loans into a group loan, you have fewer repayment plans to keep track of, and the interest rate gradually drops. At the same time, there are always some risks involved in borrowing money, even if you borrow them to repay your previous debts. If you are considering accumulating your loans on a larger loan, for example through Australian Lending Centre, it's important that you understand the pros and cons before applying for one.
What is debt consolidation?
It is important to get a proper understanding of what debt consolidation actually is, before applying for one. It means that you combine all your current debts, whether it is a larger loan or a smaller credit. These are summed up and replaced with a new loan that covers all these expenses. With a group loan, you thus get a loan that covers all your current debts and therefore has everything in one place.
Benefits of debt consolidation
With debt consolidation, there are multiple benefits that can improve your finances in the lung run. To begin with, it gives you a better overview of your debts which lowers the risk of forgetting to pay off your loans. It also tends to decrease your interest rate which will save you money in the long run. This can also help you pay off your loans faster and also decrease the risk of a negative credit rating.
Cautions with debt consolidation
Debt consolidation means taking out a new loan, and as we all know, there are risks involved in borrowing money. While the benefits can be great, there are other aspects to be cautious about. Firstly, it can lead to you being put in a deeper debt cycle, meaning that continual borrowing can lead to increased cost and debts. Secondly, if the interest rate is high or if there are many fees connected to the group loan, it might get a lot more expensive than intended which can take away the benefits from having a group loan.
Debt consolidation therefore has its advantages and disadvantages. If you have problems repaying your debts at the moment, a group loan can be a solution, but it is not the only option and might not be the solution for some people. Remember that collecting your loans in a larger loan comes with its risks, so borrow with care.
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