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Becoming a Lyft or Uber Driver-Partner in Chicago

I’ve visited Chicago a few times, but it was before Uber and Lyft were a thing. I was faced with hailing a cab and paying a ridiculously high rate to go a short distance. I quickly learned that I preferred to walk the mile or two instead of spending all my money on rides. If Uber or Lyft were around when I visited, I would’ve definitely taken advantage of them. I’m not the only rider who feels this way either — many people are switching from cabs to ridesharing. Uber and Lyft have both seen vast increases in the number of drivers needed for Chi-Town…

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Lyft vs Uber for Passengers: Who Wins the Rideshare Race?

Tired of trying to hail a cab but need a ride on the fly? Don’t live in an area where it’s easy to catch a cab? Try Uber or Lyft, independent transportation/ride-sharing services that are excellent alternatives to the traditional taxi. The ease of using Uber and Lyft is almost too good to be true. But times are changing, folks — so much so that taxi services are feeling the market squeezed by these services. Uber and Lyft dominate the market for easy, on-demand rides. You simply beckon with a mere click on your smartphone. But which one is better? Here, we compare and review Lyft vs Uber, so you can decide which ridesharing provider is best for you…

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Wondering How Uber Ridesharing Works? Here’s the Scoop

Uber is an on-demand internet-based transportation system which has brought about a revolutionary change in the transit industry around the world. Convenience and simplicity have the key to success and massive growth for Uber. Advanced and secured features and technologies of Uber have made it possible for a rider to have a car at his/her location whenever needed by simply tapping his/her smartphone…

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Can I Get A Free Uber Ride?

Uber, the pioneer ridesharing company, has changed the way we think about taxi transportation. With great flexibility for both drivers and riders, this has turned out to be the most preferred transportation system around the world. Uber is currently operating in more than 400 major cities in the world and the number is increasing at an exponential rate. To attract new riders both from existing and new cities, Uber offers a free Promo Code (worth approx $20) which lets newly registered riders enjoy their free Uber ride!…

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A Complete Guide to Topaz: The November Birthstone

The most common traditional birthstone for those born in the month of November is topaz. Topaz is a silicate mineral that comes in a variety of colors and makes beautiful jewelry pieces. In this article we will discuss everything you ever wanted to know about this November birthstone including: geographical location, variety of color shades, natural formation, chemical composition and the history of this brilliant stone….

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Controversy and Unexplained Theories of Dropa Stones

Both the history and mystery of the Dropa stones dates back to 1938. Plenty of controversy and unexplained theories surround the stones. Found amidst the remains of a strange race, the stones continue to remain an unexplainable archaeological find. Because the stones belong to the Chinese, study of the stones has been rather limited.

It is imminently possible that the stones may simply be associated with the ancient beliefs of a tribe of small, dwarfish people. The race itself is as much a mystery as the stones….

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Get to Know Garnet: The January Birthstone

Of the four designated origins of birthstones, three point to the garnet as being the birthstone for the month of January. The traditional, modern and Ayurvedic birthstone systems all indicate this ancient stone as bringing the most luck to those born in the month of January. Used since the Bronze Age, this multi-color gem can be found in six individual “species” which are determined by the chemical makeup of each type. While most popularly this gem stone is recognized as a deep red gem, it actually comes in a variety of colors that have many uses that range from an industrial abrasive to water filtration…

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Secrets to the Hope Diamond Curse

Formed in the depths of the Earth more than 1.1 billion years ago, the Hope Diamond is a 45.52 carat diamond that has made history for many reasons. One of those reasons is the curse that is rumored to have attached itself to this $250 million gem. We will take a detailed look at the history of the Hope Diamond and just why it is believed to be cursed…

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Turquoise: December's Birthstone

A December Birthstone Guide to Turquoise

Unlike many other months, the month of December is somewhat confusing when it comes to identifying a birthstone. There are a number of stones that are linked with this festive month depending upon which culture you associate yourself with. For the purpose of this article we will focus on the gemstone turquoise; however, we will also touch upon other commonly referenced stones. Learn where turquoise comes from, the physical properties that identify it from other stones and the history of its use among various civilizations…

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Stonehenge

Where is Stonehenge and What’s Its Meaning?

Stonehenge has been described as everything from something built by aliens as a sort of marker, to a site of devil worship. No one knows about the origin of Stonehenge. Up until now the most plausible explanation seemed to be simply that it was a place of Pagan worship. A fresh idea has come about that suggests the possibility that Stonehenge may have been built by Britons based on how they visually interpret sounds, no matter what it may have been used for…

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