Article: Due diligence means researching the specific nature of an investment to determine how much it should yield over time in the form of gains, and how much risk you face in terms of potential losses. Due diligence also means educating yourself on investments, asking questions about past gains, expenses and more before buying.  Sources for information include Money and Forbes magazines, a prospectus of an investment you are considering, or numerous articles online such as Investopedia or Investment News. It would also be helpful to speak with a financial advisor. Certified financial planners charge either by the hour or a percentage of the investments they make for you. " The maximum that you'll want to put into inflation-beating investments is the money that you can spare from your household budget. Money that goes into long-term investments is generally money that you will not need in the immediate future.  You should always have on hand at least 6 months worth of living expenses. You don't want a lot of cash sitting around, but if you get into an emergency situation, you don't want it to be all tied up in long-term investments, either. Find a good middle ground for your investing strategy. In order to hedge against inflation, you'll be moving your money from other savings accounts, where the money isn't growing very fast, into other places where it can keep up with or even outpace inflation. You want to be able to move your money quickly once you find good investment opportunities.
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Pursue due diligence on investment options. Look at your maximum contribution as an "inflation hedge. Collect all of your investment cash in one easy account.
Article: Feeling drunk can definitely affect your mood. Some of these changes are positive, and some you would probably rather avoid. Alcohol causes chemical reactions in the brain, and these reactions can also be caused by other activities. That is why you might be able to feel the effects of drinking without ever taking a sip. Some changes in your mood might include an increased feeling of happiness, giddiness, or excitement. Alternatively, your mood might grow darker, and you could experience feelings of loneliness or anxiety. The feeling of being drunk can cause people to start acting differently. When the chemicals in your brain are having new reactions, it is reasonable to expect some changes in your behavior. For example, when you feel drunk you might become more social and talkative. These side effects are likely because you feel a little more relaxed and confident. In other cases, you might become withdrawn and even a little angry. When you feel like you've been drinking, you will likely notice some changes in how you physically feel. You might start feeling sleepy or groggy, as if you really want to fall asleep. Dizziness is something else that people regularly experience while they're drunk. Your vision could blur, and you could find yourself having some trouble balancing when you try to walk. People usually also have much slower physical reactions when they're feeling drunk. People like to feel a buzz because it feels new and interesting. It can feel exciting, the same as trying any new experience. Experimenting with these new feelings and effects can be really fun, as long as you are careful. Just make sure to know your limits and be aware of your surroundings when you're trying to capture a buzz.
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Change your mood. Alter your behavior. Feel physically different. Enjoy new sensations.
Article: It's best if frozen. As long as it's ripe, it'll be fine. When it's frozen, it's colder and it eliminates the need for more ice. This is where your creativity can take over. Vanilla is standard and will let the banana shine, but the world is your Baskin Robbins right now. If you wanted 31 different flavors in your milkshake, it could happen. What are you hankering for? Some recommendations? Peanut butter, chocolate, peanut butter chocolate, strawberry, coconut, mango, or coffee. And if you can handle it, banana. At last, this is an excuse for a taste test! Try a spoonful and gauge how much sugar it needs, if any. Honey is a good natural alternative, and a sugar substitute (such as Splenda) is good, too. A teaspoon or two ought to be enough.
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Put a sliced banana or two into the blender. Add a scoop of ice cream. Add sugar to taste.