In a genre that demands boldness and bravado, Drake turns his first full-length release into an inward-looking, slow-moving, psychedelic psychodrama ... it plays like an off-kilter dream by a reluctant rap star.
"Fireworks" references the divorce of Drake's parents and alludes to his brief fling with Rihanna.[27][31] "Karaoke" features background keyboards that add to the song's 1980s musical influence,[27] with lyrics about the difficulty of relationships.[23] In "The Resistance", Drake worries about fame changing him, with lyrics veering from his ailing grandmother to a one-night stand that resulted in an abortion.[23][32] "Over" incorporates an orchestral backdrop, and according to Michael Cragg of musicOMH, contains three hooks.[33] The artful song is about the elation and confusion that accompanies fame.[34] "Show Me a Good Time" opens and closes with a squeaky yelling sound.[27] On the song, Drake talks addresses hip hop listeners who find him inauthentic.[23] "Up All Night" has menacing strings,[32] and Drake boastfully rapping about his nightlife, while trading lines with Nicki Minaj.[25] The club song "Fancy" has a predominant hook, looped samples, and backwards strings.[23][27][33] It is an ode to women who spend hours primping in preparation for the nightlife.[32] The song features vocals by producer Swizz Beatz and T.I., with additional harmonies by Mary J. Blige at the song's conclusion.[35] "Shut It Down" is a progressive soul song,[36] in the manner of a piano ballad and slow jam.[24][35]
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Individuals who paid full COBRA premiums after their original 9-month subsidy period ended. Such individuals are entitled to have the excess refunded or credited against their future premiums, and resume the subsidized rate for a maximum of 15 months.
We detailed APFS earlier this year during our prep for the upgrade to iOS 10.3. Unlike iOS though, macOS is a more complex creature; due partly to its need to support third-party applications that are not as curated and carefully managed as those found in the app store on iOS.
It takes an average of 10 minutes for the mining network to validate a block and create the reward. The Bitcoin reward is 6.25 BTC per block. This works out to be about 100 seconds for 1 BTC to be mined."}},"@type": "Question","name": "Is Bitcoin a Good Investment?","acceptedAnswer": "@type": "Answer","text": "Bitcoin has a short investing history filled with very volatile prices. Whether it is a good investment depends on your financial profile, investing portfolio, risk tolerance, and investing goals. You should always consult a financial professional for advice before investing in cryptocurrency to ensure it is right for your circumstances.","@type": "Question","name": "How Does Bitcoin Make Money?","acceptedAnswer": "@type": "Answer","text": "The Bitcoin network of miners makes money from Bitcoin by successfully validating blocks and being rewarded. Bitcoins are exchangeable for fiat currency via cryptocurrency exchanges and can be used to make purchases from merchants and retailers that accept them. Investors and speculators can make money from buying and selling bitcoins.","@type": "Question","name": "How Much Is $1 Bitcoin in U.S. Dollars?","acceptedAnswer": "@type": "Answer","text": "As of Nov. 22, 2022, $1 Bitcoin is equal to $15,766 U.S. dollars.","@type": "Question","name": "How Many Bitcoins Are Left?","acceptedAnswer": "@type": "Answer","text": "The total number of Bitcoins in existence is 19,214,106.25. The number of Bitcoins left to be mined is 1,785,893.8 as of Nov. 22, 2022."]}]}] What Is Bitcoin? How to Mine, Buy, and Use ItEducationGeneralDictionaryEconomicsCorporate FinanceRoth IRAStocksMutual FundsETFs401(k)Investing/TradingInvesting EssentialsFundamental AnalysisPortfolio ManagementTrading EssentialsTechnical AnalysisRisk ManagementNewsCompany NewsMarkets NewsCryptocurrency NewsPersonal Finance NewsEconomic NewsGovernment NewsSimulatorYour MoneyPersonal FinanceWealth ManagementBudgeting/SavingBankingCredit CardsHome OwnershipRetirement PlanningTaxesInsuranceReviews & RatingsBest Online BrokersBest Savings AccountsBest Home WarrantiesBest Credit CardsBest Personal LoansBest Student LoansBest Life InsuranceBest Auto InsuranceAdvisorsYour PracticePractice ManagementFinancial Advisor CareersInvestopedia 100Wealth ManagementPortfolio ConstructionFinancial PlanningAcademyPopular CoursesInvesting for BeginnersBecome a Day TraderTrading for BeginnersTechnical AnalysisCourses by TopicAll CoursesTrading CoursesInvesting CoursesFinancial Professional CoursesSubmitTable of ContentsExpandTable of ContentsWhat Is Bitcoin?Understanding BitcoinBitcoin's Blockchain TechnologyHow to Mine BitcoinHow to Buy BitcoinHow Is Bitcoin Used?Risks of Investing in BitcoinRegulating BitcoinBitcoin FAQsThe Bottom LineSponsored byWhat's this?ByJake FrankenfieldUpdated November 22, 2022Reviewed byJulius MansaFact checked byAmanda Jackson Fact checked byAmanda JacksonFull Bio LinkedIn Amanda Jackson has expertise in personal finance, investing, and social services. She is a library professional, transcriptionist, editor, and fact-checker.Learn about our editorial policiesJulie Bang / Investopedia
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Interestingly, the amendment does not expressly provide for similar COBRA reinstatement rights for the next group of early AEIs exhausting their initial 9 months of COBRA discounts as of December 31, 2009. Because plan administrators are not required to provide general notices of the amendment changes before February 17, 2010, it is possible that some of these AEIs will fail to timely pay their COBRA premiums for January 2010 thinking they have to pay the full (unsubsidized) COBRA premiums. Given the general intent of the amendment, we anticipate that eligible AEIs who drop or lose COBRA coverage prior to having been informed of the change in the law and the ability to pay the subsidized rate will also be given an extended grace period to pay and have coverage reinstated. Plan administrators may wish to try and head off confusion in this area by sending general notices of the extended premium discounts before the end of the regular grace period for paying January 2010 COBRA premiums (typically at the end of January).
BOTTOM LINE: First Extended is a ripoff. They help the dealer and screw you. I jumped through 4 steps, waited two weeks, and lost over $350 on something that isn't specified in the contract! They won't authorize the repair if the dealer won't cover it - so how is that a warranty on a defective covered part? Read the contract very carefully if you have this contract - and be prepared for hours of calls! Mine are still being rejected/disconnected!
I'm hoping Blaise Alexander steps up and pays the warranty portion of my repair work, if so they will have restored my faith in their company. For now though, NEVER BUY A EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM First Extended Warranty Corporation. They will screw you, it's the same as theft by deception. I will update on the final outcome hopefully next week. Again, stay away from these people.
When we got the car back found out the rental car we had for three weeks would only be covered for one day because the actual repair only took 9 hours. Every attempt to reason with this company was met with an absolute unwillingness to bend or absorb any of our rental costs. I got the very distinct impression that since we had already paid for the warranty we were the last people they wanted to hear from. This was the most frustrating lack of customer service I have ever had the misfortune to deal with. If you are considering a extended warranty please read the fine print very very carefully. The loan officer/finance person is trying to sell you something very expensive, ask to read the contract.
To execute that strategy the Army expanded to 73 combat brigades (active and reserve); the Marine Corps grew to four fully manned divisions (active and reserve); the Air Force vastly expanded its ISR forces; and the Navy increased its littoral capabilities. But therein lies the problem: The long, irregular warfare that justifies such a transformed force is exactly the kind of conflict the public is now least willing to endorse. And where public opinion goes, political support follows. Military leaders thus face the same daunting task that loomed after the Vietnam War: Persuading a nation to support a large, expensive military when public backing for its rationale has soured. 2ff7e9595c
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