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Verge Motorcycles launches new high-performance model at CES in Las Vegas – highly anticipated Verge electric motorcycles are now available for preliminary reservations in the US
The new Verge TS Ultra model is one of the most advanced electric motorcycles of all time. Preliminary reservations are now being taken so US fans can be contacted as soon as US sales begin. Verge announced the start of series production of their other models, the Verge TS and Verge TS Pro, for select European markets in November.
Verge Motorcycles announced it will start sales in select US states during 2023. By making a preliminary reservation, US fans can indicate their interest to be contacted when sales of the long-awaited electric motorcycles begin in the US.
Verge is known for its unique design and innovative integration of the rim motor inside the rear wheel. This groundbreaking technology enables a larger battery, longer range and stunning performance. In addition, the center of gravity is lower, which provides a better riding experience compared to traditional electric motorcycles.
“We are currently working on entering the US market in select states and hope to start sales and deliveries in 2023. We see a lot of potential in the market, and the wait of bike enthusiasts will soon be rewarded with even more powerful and futuristic electric motorcycles,” says Tuomo Lehtimäki, CEO of Verge Motorcycles.
New TS Ultra model redefines performance standard for electric motorcycles
Verge Motorcycles is leading the way to the future of electric riding. The new Verge TS Ultra revealed at CES, the world’s largest annual consumer technology trade show, is a high-performance model designed from the ground up with electric drive in mind. The Verge TS and Verge TS Pro models already represent unprecedented innovation, but the performance of the new Ultra model is even more exceptional with its range of up to 233 miles and fast charging time of 25 minutes. With its 201 HP power output, the bike accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds.
Verge TS Ultra
Torque 1 200 Nm Power output 201 HP / 150 kW Top speed 124 mph
0-60 mph 2.5 sec Charging time 25 min Range up to 233 mi
Verge TS Pro
Torque 1 000 Nm Power output 102 kW Top speed 124 mph
0-60 mph 3.5 sec Charging time 35 min Range up to 217 mi
Verge TS
Torque 700 Nm Power output 80 kW Top speed 112 mph
0-60 mph 4.5 sec Charging time 55 min Range up to 155 mi
Verge Motorcycles develops and manufactures the world’s most advanced electric superbike. With its patented motor technology and innovative design, Verge challenges conventional ways of thinking with the clear goal of creating the world’s best electric motorcycle from the ground up – not a motorcycle that looks like yesterday, but a motorcycle that feels like the future.
The Christmas season is here, and we all have a good idea of what that means – lots of gift-giving, the opening of presents, and time spent with our loved ones and friends sharing a special meal (or two!). But as we all know, there’s more to Christmas than this. Although Christmas is a large part all about gift-giving and sharing a meal together, there’s more to it than that. So if you want to find the true meaning of Christmas and go beyond the giving and the cheer, here are some authentic and meaningful ways you can celebrate the Christmas season this year.
Pray or meditate
Since the season is about giving and sharing, where do the giving and sharing originate? Depending on your belief system, there’s no doubt that the Christmas season is about meditating or praying for the real reason for the season. It’s a good time to reflect on the year that was and to think about our goals for the coming year, but it’s also a good time to give thanks and be grateful for all that we have that matters – be it good health, love, family, and more. Spend an hour or two reflecting on your life and have an attitude of gratitude – it really goes a long way toward making the season extra special.
Spend a lot of time with important people
Since it’s Christmas, perhaps it’s a tradition in your family for everyone to gather together and spend time with each other, even if it’s just once a year. We all know that Christmastime is the perfect time to spend with our loved ones, to kind of ‘make up’ for the busyness of the rest of the year. So take the time to tell your family and loved ones how much you appreciate them for being a part of your life – and if you know of someone who is going through a rough patch or is all alone on Christmas day, perhaps you can invite them to your family gathering, too.
If you want, you can spend the whole day with your family, just enjoying each other’s company and making an entire day fun with some games and booths designed for the whole family. Https://www.wearetricycle.co.uk/ would be happy to set it all up for you, no matter what booth or ride you prefer – and you can have it in your own backyard or even indoors!
Start a family tradition
To make this year’s celebrations extra special, why not create a new tradition that you and your family could follow in the years ahead? For sure, each family has a well-loved tradition – be it opening gifts on Christmas morning, sharing a cup of cocoa once the clock strikes midnight, and so on. So why not create something that everyone will love and participate in for years to come? It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture – something simple but meaningful will do. For instance, your family can sing Christmas carols together, and each family can have their own Christmas presentation or concert. Or, each family member can read a Bible verse or perform a special segment.
When you start a tradition, the kids can get to know this tradition – and even appreciate it when they’re fully grown and have families of their own.
Integral to every successful hiring strategy is a well-thought-out onboarding plan. By developing and implementing a solid onboarding plan, you can help new employees adjust to your company’s culture and equip them with the tools they’ll need to do their jobs well.
You may improve the onboarding process’s effectiveness, engagement, and efficiency by using the correct onboarding software solutions. This blog will discuss many such tried and true onboarding methods to help you give your new employees the excellent start they deserve.
Automate Paperwork:
Employee onboarding relies heavily on paperwork and documentation, from the background check of the new hire through the new hire’s data and proof of expertise. Submitting all the necessary information and completing the required onboarding forms may be demanding and tedious for a new hire.
The new hire will spend the first few days of their employment learning the ropes of the job and getting a feel for the company culture. If a new hire is already anxiously filling out too many forms and piles of paperwork can be a significant confidence-buster.
By automating onboarding paperwork, businesses may put new hires at rest by letting them do the forms when it’s most convenient for them while simultaneously freeing up HR staff to have more one-on-one meetings with the employees. It has the potential to significantly enhance the working conditions of the company in the long run.
Assign Buddy Systems:
Employees cannot merely start working without anyone else being involved. Employee morale, productivity, and knowledge retention all improve when everyone has access to at least one peer mentor who isn’t a manager or supervisor.
Many businesses provide “buddies” or mentors to assist with the transition into work. They help incoming employees find their way around the office, whether to a meeting, the restrooms, or a specific person. The buddy’s formal availability lasts for the entire onboarding process, with less and less involvement from the buddy as time goes on.
Reboarding:
Assuming that the new hire’s onboarding goes smoothly, the employer can expect the worker to remain in the company for a period that will allow them to advance in rank. Employees will need to undergo a similar onboarding procedure, sometimes known as reboarding, if they are promoted or switch roles within the organization.
Although the reboarding process will differ slightly from that of a new hire, ensuring employees know their place in the firm and have the resources they need to succeed is the same.
Share A Team Video:
Acclimating a new hire to the existing staff is essential to a successful onboarding process. Videos have emerged as a viable alternative to in-person meetings and introductions as the office evolves into a hybrid setting.
A team film created and sent to the new hire is the quickest approach to get them involved and introduce them to the team. These films can be a montage of short clips in which current team members express their excitement at getting to know and working with the new hire. This remote work day, particularly when transferring an employee and conducting the onboarding process remotely, is an excellent approach to building a personal connection.
To streamline your operations, consider using employee onboarding software to produce and distribute films to new hires. As a bonus, the Human Resources department can rest easy knowing that these movies will help them ease the transition of new hires into their respective teams.
Conclusion
You should be better prepared to hire employees now that you know the essential onboarding procedures and activities and when to adopt them so that you can give them the best possible start to their professional path in your company.
Even if employees have started undertaking responsibilities, their onboarding is still ongoing. It will be finished in a week or a month. The procedure of orienting new workers should be continual.
Friday, March 30th, 1956, a light was given to the world. Though we may cry, heaven rejoices as on December 2, 2022, love and light returned home. LaJune Grant, affectionately nicknamed Junnie, made the transition to the tender age of 66.
She was a loving mother with three born children. Her daughter Aloma Shavon Greene and son-in-law Eric, and their three sons, Eric, Elijah, and Emanuel Greene, whom she wholeheartedly supported.
We are so grateful that she could meet and spend time with her first great-granddaughter, Emanuel’s daughter, Raelyn.
LaJune’s heart swelled with pride when her daughter Nyja Monique Grant pulled out of the Air Force. Nyja returned home safely from her overseas tour, joining her at her grandson Jayden’s recent National Honor Society induction award ceremony.
Her daughter LaJune Juliet Grant was her namesake and greatest treasure. Using her early education studies as her grandson Taj’s home school teacher and hype man, LaJune was born to Julian and Osceola Pixley, who preceded her in death. She leaves behind her siblings Eulalia, Debra, Rodrick, and Algiers.
LaJune was born in Augusta, Georgia, and grew up in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, N.Y. She went to Richmond Hill High School in Queens, NY, and Hunter College in Manhattan, NY.
When LaJune started her family, her ambition of a different environment to raise her children and her older sister took her to Poughkeepsie. Poughkeepsie is where she met and grew to love her Beulah Baptist Church family. She spent many years loving and laughing through many ministries and missions. LaJune enjoyed family, laughter, love, and stewardship. She was a serving woman who gave back in many ways, including a career with persons with mental disabilities to help them live their lives to the fullest.
After thirty years, LaJune retired from Taconic DDSO. She also spent many years caring for her mother, Osceola, and sister Jacqueline, together with her sister Eulalia. She was known to help anyone in need, from serving the sick and shut in to collecting personal care items to give to the homeless. There was never a moment when her door wasn’t open for those in need. The outpouring of love that she has received is the greatest testament to her legacy of service.
Anyone who knew LaJune experienced her zeal for life with her ever present and unforgettable smile. She touched the hearts and lives of countless people. LaJune had a means with people, which could only be a gift from God.
We will truly miss her.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are truc, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;if there be any yirtue, and ifthere be any praise, think on these things.
Australia’s pioneer of plant-based dining, Shannon Martinez, to join renowned mixologist, Andrea Gualdi, to helm newly refreshed Alibi Bar & Dining
Shannon Martinez, the powerhouse behind two of Australia’s most prolific plant-based businesses, Smith & Daughters and Lona Misa, will join renowned mixologist Andrea Gualdi, to lead the evolution of Alibi Bar & Dining, her first foray in Sydney.
Alibi Bar & Dining, located on Woolloomooloo’s famed Finger Wharf, will relaunch in late January with a brand new plant-based Mediterranean-inspired offering set inside a newly refurbished, ‘indoor-alfresco’ dining room.
Martinez said: “I’m thrilled to be part of Alibi’s new direction. This will be my first project in Sydney, and I look forward to bringing a taste of plant-based Latin cuisine to the bay side and giving Sydneysiders their own version of Smith & Daughters. I love working with Ovolo; our venture in Melbourne, Lona Misa, holds an extremely special place in my heart and I’m super excited to be able to continue this relationship in a new part of the country”.
Diners can expect a passionately crafted menu that leans heavily on Martinez’s Spanish heritage. To be implemented by award-winning, executive chef Jiwon Do (formerly Hippopotamus Restaurant & Bar, Wellington), the menu will include Martinez’s signature dishes.
Ovolo’s creative beverage director, renowned mixologist Andrea Gualdi (ex-Maybe Sammy), has curated a fresh and sustainable drinks menu that takes inspiration from the Mediterranean style of drinking. The extensive drinks list is set to include a collection of cocktails that pay homage to Mediterranean G&Ts and spritzes, high tea cocktails, zero proof options and a range of beers. The wine list will be sustainably sourced from smaller Australian producers using Mediterranean varieties, with around 30% of the wine list to be vegan friendly.
Designed by award-winning interior design and architecture studio, Luchetti Krelle, the enchanting glasshouse structure exudes a sense of natural theatre and brings the outdoors to an indoor environment with thriving greenery, patterned mosaics and rattan seating. It’s a magical setting for guests to enjoy world-class drinks alongside garden-fresh Mediterranean cuisine served with flair and finesse.
About Ovolo Hotels
Ovolo Hotels is an independent hospitality company that owns and operates a collection of individually designed hotels. Founded in 2002, this family-owned and privately-operated business now runs four hotels in Hong Kong, and six hotels across Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane. Ovolo also recently launched a new brand, Mojo Nomad, in Aberdeen Harbour Hong Kong. Mojo Nomad is a cohabitation concept for global nomads that combines travel, lifestyle and community at its core and will be entering the Australian market in the near future
SAHARA Las Vegas announces its roster of events and promotions for January, which includes New Year’s festivities, exclusive offers for CES attendees, winter specials at Amina Spa, as well as featured dishes. Meanwhile, players will want to ensure they enroll in SAHARA’s Infinity Rewards membership program to take advantage of the casino’s January gaming promotions.
Highlighted specials, promotions and events follow:
TWO-DAY NEW YEAR’S EXTRAVAGANZA
SAHARA Las Vegas invites guests to ring in 2023 with a two-day New Year’s extravaganza. On New Year’s Eve, attendees can celebrate with a select open bar, live music, DJs, go-go dancers, illusionists and other Instagrammable moments. The evening will conclude with a New Year’s countdown at AZILO Ultra Pool at midnight, and guests will be able to view fireworks launched from the surrounding area. On New Year’s Day, guests are invited to enjoy SAHARA Las Vegas’ recovery station at The Tangier with endless Bloody Marys and mimosas. The select open bar package is currently available for $115 plus taxes and fees. All guests must be 21 years or older with a valid I.D. to attend. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
NATIONAL BLOODY MARY DAY AT THE TANGIER
For guests looking to indulge with endless Bloody Marys, The Tangier will also offer a distinct unlimited Bloody Mary package for $30 per person. Guests can enjoy Bloody Marys from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1.
NATIONAL PEKING DUCK DAY AT THE NOODLE DEN
On Wednesday, Jan. 18, visitors are invited to celebrate National Peking Duck Day at The Noodle Den. As the national dish of China, The Noodle Den will offer Peking Duck Wraps to guests, featuring two pieces for $12.
NATIONAL BLUEBERRY PANCAKE DAY AT ZEFFER’S CAFÉ
Zeffer’s Café invites guests to savor their signature blueberry pancakes for $17 in celebration of National Blueberry Pancake Day on Saturday, Jan. 28.
MONTHLY SPECIALS
CASBAR Lounge Featured cocktails available in January for $13:
Classic ’23 Martini – Crown Royal Vanilla Whisky, Jägermeister Cold Brew, simple syrup and espresso.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Margarita – Teremana Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, smoked cherry syrup and lime juice.
Hipster’s High Ball – The Botanist Gin, rosemary syrup, peppermint bitters, Q Elderflower Tonic
The Tangier
Featured cocktails available in January for $13:
Gingerbread Old Fashioned – World Reserve Bourbon, gingerbread syrup and Angostura bitters.
Pineapple Punch – Mount Gay Barrel Rum, Cointreau, chipotle pineapple syrup and lemon juice.
Blueberry Mule – Stoli Blueberi Vodka, simple syrup, lime juice and hibiscus ginger beer.
Chickie’s and Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
Available from Sunday, Jan. 1 through Tuesday, Jan. 31, Chickie’s and Pete’s will offer the patty melt as its burger of the month. Including an 8-ounce smashed burger patty topped with Swiss cheese, diced onions, diced jalapenos and spicy aioli on toasted rye bread, this burger will be available for $20.
Available now through Tuesday, Jan. 31, Chickie’s & Pete’s will have a special Surf and Turf dinner featuring an 8-ounce prime flat iron steak with maître d’ butter and a 3-ounce Maine lobster tail with a side of crabfries.
WINTER SPECIALS AT AMINA SPA
Available now through Monday, Feb. 27, Amina Spa invites guests to relax and rejuvenate with a variety of winter-inspired services and specials. For $55, visitors can enjoy a 50-minute Peppermint Pedicure, including a soothing peppermint-infused foot soak, moisturizing scrub, trim, cuticle cleanup and polish of choice. To rejuvenate the skin’s natural radiance, Amina Spa features the Very Berry Chocolate Facial. This 50-minute treatment includes an antioxidant cranberry cleanser and moisture-rich chocolate mask for $125. Guests interested in indulging in a full body massage can partake in the 50-minute Warm Gingerbread Massage for $125. This treatment, perfect for relaxing this holiday season, includes warmed oils with hints of gingerbread to soothe tired muscles and nourish dry skin.
CASINO PROMOTIONS Birthday Kiosk Game
Infinity Rewards Members can swipe at the kiosk during their birthday month for a chance to receive prizes such as free slot play, point grants and dining credits.
Infinity Rewards New Member Kicker
Upon signing up for a new card, all new Infinity Rewards Members may earn points for additional prizes including up to $150 in free slot play.
Play to Earn Year of the Rabbit Coin
From Sunday, Jan. 1 through Tuesday, Jan. 31, Infinity Rewards Members can receive one Year of the Rabbit Coin by earning either 500 base slot points or 500 tier credits while supplies last. Members can also receive a second Year of the Rabbit Coin for earning either 1,000 base slot points or 1,000 tier credits. A maximum of two redemptions per Infinity Rewards account may be earned during January while supplies last.
$50,000 Press for Cash Drawing
All Infinity Rewards Members may earn entries daily from Sunday, Jan. 1 through Saturday, Feb. 25 for drawings each Saturday during the promotional period. Members can participate in the promotion by playing video poker, reel slots and table games. Players will receive 50 free electronic entries by swiping at the kiosk each day during the promotional period. Players must swipe on Saturdays between 5 p.m. and 7:55 p.m. to activate their entries for each Saturday drawing.
10x Multiplier on Reels on Mondays and Tuesdays Every Monday and Tuesday in January, Infinity Rewards Members can swipe at the Infinity Rewards kiosk from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. to redeem the slot reel machines multiplier.
January Diamonds Kiosk Game
Every Monday through Thursday in January, Infinity Rewards Members can earn 50 base slot points or 50 tier credits on table games. Guests can participate in the promotion once per day. Prizes include free slot play, point grants, dining credits and match play.
Play to Earn Gift Card Giveaway Every Thursday in January, Infinity Rewards Members can win one $50 Amazon gift card by earning 5,000 base slot points or 5,000 tier credits on table games. A maximum of one $50 Amazon gift card may be earned each Thursday while supplies last.
To find more great deals and promotions across the resort and learn more about Infinity Rewards, visit saharalasvegas.com.
ABOUT SAHARA LAS VEGAS
SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,613 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers – including the AAA® Four Diamond Alexandria Tower, more than 85,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, AZILO Ultra Pool, two rooftop pools and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The inviting casino occupies 60,000 square feet and features approximately 600 of the latest slot and video poker machines, 50 classic table games, Infinity – a premium gaming lounge, The Poker Room at SAHARA Las Vegas and a sports book operated by global gaming leader, William Hill. An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Bazaar Meat by José Andrés™, named “Best Restaurant in Nevada” by Business Insider; famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie’s & Pete’s; The Noodle Den from renowned Chef Guoming “Sam” Xin; CASBAR Lounge; Uno Más; Prendi; The Tangier; Zeffer’s and James Beard award-winning Chef Shawn McClain’s Balla. SAHARA Las Vegas is also proud to serve as home to MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas presented by Channing Tatum. SAHARA Las Vegas players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between SAHARA and its sister property Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, which gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. SAHARA Las Vegas is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit saharalasvegas.com and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
SMCU PALACE@KWANGYA’ TO BE BROADCAST GLOBALLY FOR FREE ON NEW YEAR’S EVE
FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY NCT, aespa, Girls’ Generation, Red Velvet, EXO, SUPER JUNIOR
FIRST-EVER SM SUSTAINABILITY FORUM TO BE HELD PRIOR TO CONCERT
SM Entertainment will hold its annual online global concert ‘2023 SMTOWN LIVE : SMCU PALACE@KWANGYA’ on December 31 at 8 pm PT/11 pm ET. The event will be available to watch on SM’s YouTube, Beyond LIVE, TikTok, Instagram, and more platforms worldwide.
The concert will feature performances by artists including KANGTA, BoA, TVXQ!, SUPER JUNIOR, Girls’ Generation’s TAEYEON and HYOYEON, SHINee’s ONEW, KEY, and MINHO, EXO’s SUHO, XIUMIN, CHEN, CHANYEOL, D.O., KAI, and SEHUN, Red Velvet, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, aespa, GOT the beat, and more, along with exciting collaborations and DJ sets.
Opening the event, SM leaders and soloists will collaborate on “The Cure,” the new title track from the winter compilation album 2022 Winter SMTOWN : SMCU PALACE, released December 26, which features a positive message of sustainable solidarity.
‘SMTOWN LIVE’ is SM’s global concert series that has been held in major cities around the world since 2008, as well as SM’s massive virtual country ‘MUSIC NATION SMTOWN’ through the 2012 virtual national declaration ceremony.
Meanwhile, SM will hold the inaugural SM Sustainability Forum, which will discuss climate change issues faced by modern society and the role of K-Pop and Hallyu (Korean Wave) in the sustainable development of the world, speaking with experts in various fields including culture, environment, and society.
The forum is a first-of-its-kind event among Korean entertainment companies, and will feature SM’s founder and Chief Producer Soo-Man Lee, Professor Jae Chun Choe, Sam Richards, Laurie Mulvey, Dafna Zur, and EXO’s SUHO. The event will be held prior to the concert at 7 pm PT/10 pm ET on December 31, and broadcast live on various platforms including YouTube, Beyond LIVE, TikTok, Instagram, and more platforms worldwide. SM will also share plans to host a “Tree-planting K-pop Festival” presented by Lee, and release a campaign song project starting with SMTOWN winter album double title track “The Cure” with a message of sustainable solidarity.
Meanwhile, SM formed an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) working-level consultative body in May 2022, and is actively working on sustainability management by becoming the first Korean entertainment agency to join the U.N. Global Compact (UNGC) in June 2022, and publishing its first sustainability report in November 2022.
Could you tell me what THC-O is? This lesser-known cannabinoid delivers just as much punch as the more well-known cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It might be the key to unlocking more precise and powerful therapeutic benefits for consumers. Want to find out more about this fascinating molecule and its possible benefits? Read on to find out what THC-O is and why it’s gaining popularity in cannabis products!
THC-O Is a Potent Form of THC
Many cannabis enthusiasts may initially respond with astonishment or confusion upon hearing about a cannabinoid that is said to be three times as potent as THC. THC-O is a super-potent, almost psychedelic cannabis derivative that can be up to 300 percent more powerful than even interstellar THC. This compound is of interest to anybody interested in medicinal, alternative, or cutting-edge cannabinoids. When it comes to the psychoactivity of cannabis, THC-O is the most powerful type of THC. When THC is exposed to oxygen, a more powerful compound called THC-O is created. You should do some more research and read more about THC-O and reviews of the best THC-O carts on Nature & Bloom by the best experts on cannabis. THC-O can be used to treat medical conditions.
THC-O is effective in treating a variety of medical conditions, including pain, inflammation, and nausea. The range of medical ailments recognized by individual states as being treatable with THC is wide. THC-O can treat various medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cancer, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, seizures, stress disorder, or even chronic pain. Consuming THC-O will relieve anxiety and stress.
THC-O Is Non-Addictive
THC-O, in contrast to other THC compounds, does not cause addiction or negative side effects. There is still much discussion over whether or not marijuana has any therapeutic value. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has only approved a small number of THC drugs for the treatment of nausea in chemotherapy patients. Medicines using isolated and purified compounds from the marijuana plant were seen as more promising by researchers than using the plant itself. Neither medical marijuana nor marijuana used for fun is thought to cause physical dependence, but psychological dependence is a real possibility.
THC-O Is Legal in Many States.
In a strictly legal sense, THC-o is allowed in the US. Because of its strong hallucinogenic effects, THC-O has been dubbed “the psychedelic cannabinoid” by its devotees. But in essence, it’s produced from hemp that is allowed to be cultivated and sold in the United States under the 2018 Farm Bill. To that end, THC-O-containing products have entered the market as recreational drugs and are now seeing explosive growth in places where cannabis is prohibited.
Similar to the situation with other cannabinoids, it appears that many people have been advocating for a regulatory framework that would not only make cannabis available to the public legally but also establish standards for the quality and safety of cannabis products, thereby eliminating the market for any potentially harmful or illegal substances. Even though our knowledge of cannabis and its parts has grown, the plant’s potential as a medicine is still not widely known.
THC-O Is Available in a Variety of Forms
There are numerous ways to consume THC-O, including oils, tinctures, capsules, and edibles. Edibles, also known as “medibles,” range from the well-known “pot brownie” to THC-infused gummies and lemonades. They are a potent and effective alternative to smoking cannabis. Find out more about producing edibles. Just be sure to move slowly and start slowly!
Unlike edibles, which require weighing and measuring, dosing accurately with medical cannabis pills, capsules, and tablets is simple and quick. People who aren’t sure about medical marijuana or just don’t like the idea of smoking it might like this better because it’s a more traditional way to take medicine.
THC-O is heated to a point where the cannabinoids and other components are released into the air, creating a vapor that is then breathed. Since it doesn’t produce smoke, it’s less obvious to onlookers, safer for your lungs, and can be used with a variety of materials, including oils, resin, and concentrates.
There has been a rise in the use of THC-O among cannabis consumers, although it is still not widely available. In the past few years, several companies have put products on the market that contain THC-O. However, consult your doctor before purchasing any of the THC products.
There are a few things to consider when purchasing branded products online. As a customer, there is always a risk and danger when it comes to buying online. But if you protect yourself and get as much information as possible, the risks are very low.
Let’s take a look at the risks to be aware of when buying branded products from an online store.
Delivery Times
Will my order arrive much later? Will my order (or the present I ordered) arrive before Christmas? These are the most common questions that are being asked by millions of people, especially during the Christmas holidays. Everyone wants to get their orders on time, but most people prefer to shop at the last minute. That is why it is beneficial to use shipping services like MyUS. In addition to the top brand shopping opportunities it offers, MyUS also provides a fast shipping service, regardless if you need your items delivered to the UK or any other country. MyUS has been in business for many years, and during that time it has developed a sterling reputation for fast and efficient delivery. Customers need not worry about their items arriving late when MyUS is handling the delivery. They will receive their orders promptly and on time.
Shopping for top brands can give you the best shopping experience, but having your items delivered on time is an entirely different story. Timely delivery remains one of the most important aspects of shopping today, so it’s integral that you make sure yours arrive on time.
What You See Vs. What You Get
When making an online purchase, the customer has no control over the product’s operation or quality.
Many internet users are not aware of how much time, money, and effort are invested in marketing campaigns, product photography, and marketing itself.
Simply search “online shopping fail” or “Aliexpress fail” to show how drastically the advertised and delivered products might differ. The good news is that this risk can be mitigated using a variety of strategies.
For instance, there are online stores that give customers a free return policy and a 6-month warranty on all items, proactively reducing the risk.
These businesses even go one step further and provide a guarantee for your purchases.
To reduce this risk, significant corporations and premium brands have increased the statutory right of cancellation from 14 to 30 days. Such precautions are willingly taken because they increase the customer’s sense of security when making a purchase.
Data Safety
Personal risk mostly refers to the improper use of personal information, such as the unintentional exposure of an email address.
The personal danger was more significant before the Privacy Regulation went into effect, but it shouldn’t be dismissed in the age of cookies and marketing emails.
However, customers should think about the vendor’s credibility and whether their personal information is indeed secure before purchasing from an unidentified seller.
Risks and Dangers
In either event (pandemic or not), speak with your shippers and estimate a delivery date.
Additionally, it is excellent to always obtain a tracking ID once you place an order so you can follow the product’s delivery virtually in real-time.
Time lost in the event of a dispute should also be taken into consideration. Here, a reputable company should give you prompt attention and avoid ignoring you.
Financials
Potential purchasers view financial risk as the risk that has the biggest impact on their decision to buy. All of the customer’s worries and considerations regarding what will happen to the money paid in the event of a return or claim fall under the category of financial risk.
Return Policy
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Think about all the internet purchases you made from merchants you may not have known all that well. But the price in that online store was just the best, and you truly wanted the item that was being sold there. Regardless of that, make sure to check their return policy and make sure that you will be able to get your money back if you are not satisfied with the product or it doesn’t show up at all. You need to read all the information available on the site because branded products tend to be more specific. You don’t want to waste money on fake sites.
In its fifth generation, the original hybrid boss redefines sustainability with style and grace in large part because of its lower center of gravity and longer wheelbase.
Even in its prime, the 2023 Toyota Prius paints the perfect picture at a precise price. With six USB-C, wireless Apple CarPlay × Android Auto in tandem with 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, it is probably the most attentive as well as an intuitive vehicle in its category.
2023 Toyota Prius first drive via Kathy Dyess and 360 MAGAZINE. 360 MAGAZINE reviews the 2023 Toyota Prius. Photo: Kathy Dyess
The cockpit is more contemporary than its predecessor: digital cluster above the steering wheel, 12.5″ multimedia display, and overall functional design.
Arriving at 57 mpg with a bigger 2.0 L in-line engine offering 60% more power, the vehicle has more torque, thanks to the constantly changing E-CVT. Dial in different distributions for a stiffer steering alongside AWD is more than conducive for pinching into corners.
With UFOish skin and tons of trailing technology, perhaps this is the Gen Z dream car?!
Ergonomics, coupled with an eco-architectural skeleton, it will no longer be alien to an urban environment.
The Legacy Continues
When the Toyota Prius made its groundbreaking debut in 2000, it changed the automotive industry forever. The high-tech sedan ushered in a new generation of vehicles that combined an electric motor with a high-efficiency engine. That unmatched legacy continues with the recent reveals of the all-new 2023 Prius and 2023 Prius Prime.
As the most fuel-efficient Prius to date, the 2023 Prius has a EPA-estimated 57 miles per gallon combined fuel economy rating (LE FWD model), bringing accessible electrification to drivers everywhere. The 2023 Prius Prime also adds to the innovative nameplate. Now after a decade in production, this plug-in hybrid model continues to offer customers the flexibility of getting around town on zero-emission battery power or hybrid mode for fuel-efficient road tripping. What’s more, it also offers extra performance and technology, enhancing an already enticing package.
Without question, both the 2023 Prius and 2023 Prius Prime are key vehicles in Toyota’s diverse electrified portfolio as the company works to achieve carbon neutrality. Available in a variety of grades to complement customers’ personal tastes and lifestyles, both vehicles are ready to uphold Prius’ legacy as a respected and sought-after global nameplate.
Read on to learn about the top five things that make the 2023 Prius and 2023 Prius Prime innovative additions to the eco-sensitive Prius family.
Modern and Mindful Design
Built on the second-generation TNGA-C platform, both vehicles offer a low center of gravity and increased rigidity compared to the previous generations. The result? A wider stance and lower driving position that feels nimble yet comfortable. The 2023 Prius will be available in LE, XLE and Limited grades, and the 2023 Prius Prime will be available in SE, XSE and XSE Premium grades, respectively. No matter the grade, they all provide a smooth ride.
The attractive features don’t stop there. Both vehicles’ exteriors boast modern, polished designs. Each possesses a piercing silhouette with sporty yet sleek exterior styling. With an aerodynamic flair, the 2023 Prius and Prius Prime feature a roofline 2 inches lower compared to the prior generation for a more athletic look. The vehicles are 1 inch longer and nearly 1 inch wider in the rear, adding to the aesthetic appeal.
For both the 2023 Prius and Prius Prime, the position of the battery is also optimized, with placement under the rear seat for enhanced luggage capacity.
The Prius Prime also blends its cool aesthetic with a bit of star-powered tech: a solar roof. This on-board charging feature uses roof-mounted solar panels to recharge the Prius Prime’s battery when parked. The panels deliver supplemental power to accessory functions, like air conditioning, when driving. A clever design conceals the electrodes for a seamless, glossy appearance.
Premium Performance
Drivers can expect enhanced acceleration and effortless handling when they get behind the wheel of both the 2023 Prius and 2023 Prius Prime. Both have larger 2.0L engines and newly developed lithium-ion batteries. New for 2023 Prius, the battery pack is smaller and lighter and achieves a 15% increase in output compared to the previous-generation nickel metal battery.
The 2023 Prius Prime’s battery has been improved as well. The new, larger lithium-ion battery is projected an all-electric estimated range increase of more than 50% over the previous estimated range of 25 miles. The EPA figures are expected to be available in Spring 2023.
Superb dynamic performance is a key benefit of the 2023 Prius all-wheel-drive (AWD)-equipped vehicles due to the capable Electronic On-Demand AWD system. It uses a motor to drive the rear wheels, enabling stable driving performance when starting off and when driving on slippery road surfaces such as snow. What’s more, the 2023 Prius has three drive modes: NORMAL, ECO and SPORT. In ECO mode, the drive force response to accelerator operation is suppressed slightly to modulate the throttle and enhance fuel economy. In POWER mode or SPORT mode, the drive force in the low to mid-accelerator operation is increased to help enhance throttle responsiveness.
Top-Notch Tech Capabilities
The 2023 Prius and 2023 Prius Prime are designed and equipped with the tools to make life easier and more convenient — thanks to the available 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system feature. The drivers of both vehicles will also have the opportunity to access a wide range of enhanced connectivity and convenience features. The system is capable of Over-the-Air (OTA) updates to keep things up-to-date.
Users can interact with the system through intuitive touch and voice activation controls. With the available Connected Service Drive Connect, drivers and passengers have access to Intelligent Assistant, Cloud Navigation and Destination Assist. With Intelligent Assistant, simple phrases like “Hey Toyota” awaken the system for voice-activated commands to search for directions, find points of interest (POI), adjust audio controls, change the cabin temperatures and more — all hands-free.
To sonically elevate the journey, the eight-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system comes standard only on the 2023 Prius Limited grade and the 2023 Prius Prime XSE Premium grade. With the use of Clari-Fi® technology, the system is also able to breathe life into compressed digital music formats, enhancing the audio experience.
Safety and Convenience Features
Safety is one of Toyota’s priorities. The Toyota Safety Sense generation, TSS 3.0, which comes standard, helps the 2023 Prius and 2023 Prius Prime uphold those high-quality standards. This suite offers an array of active safety systems that include the existing systems available on the prior generation Prius; but they also include some additional enhancements and capabilities, all of which are designed to help keep drivers, passengers and pedestrians safe.
To help drivers prevent collisions, the Safety Sense comes with Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection. The system is designed to detect preceding vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists while providing audio and visual alerts. Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is a feature that works in collaboration with the Pre-Collision system. It can help detect and warn drivers of vehicles that are approaching or positioned near or in adjacent lanes.
Another noteworthy feature is the Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, which adds a fourth following distance setting to the previously available three. Enhanced vehicle detection allows for the ability to detect more than one preceding vehicle, as well as vehicles in adjacent lanes. This is designed to help the system provide smoother, more natural speed adjustments, especially when the driver changes lanes.
There have also been enhancements to Lane Tracing Assist. This system now helps provide more space between vehicles being passed by cars in adjacent lanes. It works by offsetting the vehicles’ driving paths with minor steering adjustments while helping to keep the vehicle within its lane.
Another feature that’s been enhanced is Road Sign Assist. It has expanded sign detection capabilities that now include certain intersection signs and warning signs, like pedestrian crossings.
Proactive Driving Assist is new to Prius and the Toyota Safety Sense suite of technologies. When system operating conditions are met, the vehicle’s camera and radar are designed to provide gentle braking into curves or braking and steering to help support driving tasks such as distance control between a preceding vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert is designed to help detect vehicles that are approaching from either side while pulling out and alerting drivers with a visual and audible warning.
Collectively, all these features and amenities work to help create a dynamic driving experience that’s stylish, convenient and, most importantly, designed to help with safety.
As Toyota continues its commitment to finding highly efficient and zero emission solutions that fit customers lifestyles across the U.S., the 2023 Toyota Prius and 2023 Prius Prime will be a part of a lineup that looks to move “beyond zero.” As a symbol of that commitment, the 2023 Prius will be the first Toyota vehicle to wear a new “Beyond Zero” badge, a global effort to achieve carbon neutrality in Toyota products, manufacturing and beyond.
For more information on the Prius and Prius Prime, please see the vehicle press kits.
