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Great Ways to Make Money Through Your Tradelines

It is easy when the right guidelines, as given by experts, are followed. One can also read more about this from insightful publications like this one.

Curious to know more?

Below are some of the best and greatest ways to make money through tradelines that you have worked hard to maintain. Read on to learn more.

How Do Tradelines Work?

Before making an attempt to earn from tradelines, it is highly recommended that you should understand how they work. For those without any experience, there are many ways of getting some insights. The best is through consultation with experts, but reading reliable websites can also help.

These accounts can bring the user some money in addition to improving their credit score. It the same way that lenders benefit from them through interest, users can benefit in a variety of ways as we are going to see below.

You Can Piggyback for a Fee

For a long time now, ”piggybacking,” which is adding someone onto your credit history, has been in use. A person with a poor credit history gets added as an authorized user to a credit report that is doing well. Usually, the benefitting person pays a fee to the other person. There are agents who connect these two parties so that they can process the deal. So, if you have an excellent credit history, it is time to take advantage of this and earn some money from it. However, those with the potential of doing things that will compromise your credit score should be avoided.

Have More Tradelines

You can have more tradelines for credit, which is a double benefit. For one, you will get a better credit score when these are maintained well, and two, you will earn money using one of the ways we have discussed. If you do this gradually rather than all at once, the benefits will be even greater. Do this cautiously to avoid getting overwhelmed by the many tradelines that you have just started.

Refer Others for a Commission

If your tradeline refers other people to open one, the lender will give you some commission. So it is up to the user of the account to decide how much they want to earn. Some have made this is a serious source of income, which eases the amount they pay on their tradeline every month because the commission reduces this balance. Consequently, this improves the credit score, which is one of the greatest things that can happen to an entrepreneur or even individual who wishes to borrow money in the future.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are a couple of ways in which someone can get passive income from a functioning tradeline. If it is struggling, you probably need to use some additional money and boost it. But for those whose tradelines are already in good shape, it is time to enjoy the benefits.

‘Conversations with Kiarostami’ Now on Bookshelves in US

Photo of deceased Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami (right), American film critic Godfrey Cheshire (centre), and Kiarostami's son Ahmad (left) / Photo released by Cheshire in a 2017 IndieWire article

The book “Conversations with Kiarostami” was unveiled in an event in New York which began on July 26th and will run through August 15. The event also offers the most comprehensive review of the works of Kiarostami.

The book has been published by Woodville Publishing and the director’s son Ahmad Kiarostami has written the book’s foreword.

Conducted during the 1990s, these in-depth conversations offer a film-by-film account of Kiarostami’s views of his artistic development from his first short “Bread and Alley” in 1970 to the 1999 feature “The Wind Will Carry Us”.

It also looks at his lesser known features and shorts along with the masterworks that made him known around the world, such as the Koker Trilogy – “Where Is the Friend’s House?”, “And Life Goes On”, “Through the Olive Trees”, “Close-Up” and “Taste of Cherry”.

‘Conversations with Kiarostami’ Now on Bookshelves in US“During Godfrey’s numerous visits to Iran within a decade, he formed a relationship with my father that I had hardly ever seen him having with other writers,” Ahmad Kiarostami writes in the foreword.

“I believe this is because of Godfrey’s ability to go beyond the surface; his unique attitudes and interpretation. It is well-known that Godfrey was one of the first people who introduced the Iranian cinema to the US and, yet, there is no trace of the usual ‘exotic’ approach… That is what you will find in this book: a stimulating conversation which is far from the clichés,” he noted.

Cheshire then explains why he tends to divide Kiarostami’s oeuvre into three periods. The first, the Kanoon (Institute) period, is related to the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) in Tehran, which produced all but a few of Kiarostami’s earliest films. Most of these have rarely been seen in the United States.

The second phase of Kiarostami’s filmmaking career, the Masterpieces period, begins with the 1989 documentary “Homework” and extends through “The Wind Will Carry Us”.

Kiarostami’s third, Experimental period doesn’t begin until the 2001 documentary “ABC Africa”. This final phase includes such landmarks as Ten (2002), Shirin (2008), Certified Copy (2010), Someone in Love (2012); and his final work, 24 Frames (2017).

Godfrey Cheshire, born in1951, is an American film critic, film writer and director. He was instrumental in the founding of Raleigh’s Spectator Magazine in 1978. He also served as the chairman of the New York Film Critics Circle.

Cheshire is one of the leading experts and specialists of the Iranian cinema, especially that of Abbas Kiarostami. He has been featured in two documentaries “Abbas Kiarostami: Art of Living” by Pat Collins and Fergus Daly (2003), and “Abbas Kiarostami: A Report” by Bahman Maghsoudlou (2013). He has also written many articles about the Iranian cinema over these years.

He was first drawn to Kiarostami’s works in 1992, when Film Comment assigned him to cover a festival of post-revolution Iranian films. It was there and then, he notes in his introduction, that Close-up (1990) “struck me as one of the most extraordinary films I’d ever seen.”

A few years later, Cheshire, having struck up a friendship with the director, began traveling to Iran and recording these conversations in which Kiarostami discusses each and every one of his films.

This American critic has written for numerous national and international publications, including The New York Times, Variety, New York Press, Film Comment, the Independent Weekly and Rogerebert.com.

Iran Eyeing Stronger Presence at Russia’s MAKS Air Show 2019

The MAKS Air Show is held every two years to showcase the countries’ achievements in various fields including airplanes, public aviation, military aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, engineering, weapons and aircraft equipment.

MAKS exhibition is one of the most prestigious aerospace shows in the world. Knowledge-based companies that meet the infrastructural requirements for international communications (website, catalogues, and brochures in English) can register for participation in this event.

Companies that are interested to be part of the national pavilion of Iran can enjoy the support of the export corridor, and Iran National Innovation Fund to rent a booth.

Companies applying for participation in the B2B meeting can enjoy 50% discount for the flight tickets, hotels and visa issuance.

The exhibition will be held in Russia from August 27 till September 1, 2019.

MAKS is an international air show held at Zhukovsky International Airport, the home of the Gromov Flight Research Institute in Zhukovsky, southeast of Moscow, Russia.

For a brief review of Iran’s achievements in various fields of science and technology, check the book “Science and Technology in Iran: A Brief Review – 2019

The event used to be organised by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade until 2009.The first show, Mosaeroshow-92, was held in 1992. Since 1993, the air show was renamed as MAKS and is held biennially on odd years.

MAKS is an important event for the Russian aviation industry and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Although it started mainly as an entertainment event, the show soon became a marketplace where Russian aerospace companies could negotiate export contracts and Russian air carriers could make foreign contacts.

Ancient Coins, Antiquities Seized in Southern Iran

The antiquities, belonging to the Elymais who lived in the south-west of modern Iran during the Parthian era, were seized when two individuals were buying and selling them.

“In recent days, many historical coins as well as antique and cultural items were seized from two persons who were buying and selling them,” said Mohammad Saleh Sheikhalipour, the head of the Cultural Heritage Department of Ramshir.

He said the two individuals were arrested, too.

“The seized items include 48 coins belonging to the Parthian (Elymais) era, one Parthian drachma coin, two Islamic coins, 9 coins dating back to the era of the advent of Islam, one Islamic coin dating back to the 11th century, gold-plated silver buttons, 22 opal beads, metal bracelets, a gunmetal ring and different metal pieces, which were spotted by a metal detector and seized by police,” he said.

“After being confiscated, these objects were put at the disposal of cultural heritage experts, who confirmed their antiquity after examining them. After judicial proceedings, the discovered items were handed over to the provincial Cultural Heritage Department via the Justice Department,” he said.

He noted that the provincial cultural heritage department has filed a lawsuit against the two arrested individuals, and that the case is under investigation.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

19 Day:

  1. Tehran Heart of World’s Diplomacy
  2. Tabesh: Dollar Price May Fall to 10,000 Tomans

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28


 

Abrar:

  1. Erdogan: Turkey Opposes Supporters of Israel
  2. EU Economic Advisor: UK After Permanent Fleet in Persian Gulf
  3. Trump: Iran Waiting for Sleepy Joe Biden for Talks

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28


 

Aftab-e Yazd:

  1. Iran’s Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade: People Are Tired of Price Fluctuation
  2. Boris Johnson Watches Iranian Movies and Loves Iranians, Jubeir’s Confidential Letter Reveals

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28


 

Asrar:

  1. Omani Efforts at Mediation and De-Escalation of Regional Tensions

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28


 

Donya-e-Eghtesad

  1. Mediator Travels to Tehran from New Channel

* What Purposes Does Bin Alawi Pursue in Iran?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28


 

Ebtekar:

  1. Bin Alawi’s Mission in Tehran
  2. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas: We Do Not Follow US Policy of Maximum Pressure on Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28


 

E’temad:

  1. Diplomacy of Insult and Humiliation

* France, Sweden Plagued by Twitter Attacks

  1. Yusuf Bin Alawi Meets Mohammad Javad Zarif, Ali Shamkhani

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28


 

Ettela’at:

  1. Industry Ministry’s New Plan to Regulate Basic Commodities Market
  2. UN: Saudi Arabia, UAE Murdering Children in Yemen
  3. Shamkhani: Possibility of Crisis Management Challenged by Certain Regional Countries

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28


 

Javan:

  1. UK Oil Tanker A Material for Shaping US Talks

* US Ambassador to London: We Want Involvement in Oil Tanker Negotiations with Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28


 

Kayhan:

  1. Atlantic Council Think Tank Admits to Iran’s Increasing Regional Power, Influence Despite US Sanctions
  2. UN: Al Saud, Israel World’s Top Child-Murderers
  3. US Confesses to Killing 1,321 Innocent Civilians in Syria, Iraq in Mistake for ISIS at Formal Statement

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28


 

Sazandegi:

  1. Trump Becomes Nixon?

* US Democrats Have Moved Closer to Impeach POTUS after Investigator Mueller’s Testimony Against Trump. Will They Succeed?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28


 

Sharq:

  1. Trump Steals Budget

* Sadatian: Bipolar US Society Not in Trump’s Favor

* US President: We Reciprocate Macron’s Foolishness

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28


 

Vatan-e-Emrooz:

  1. Claims on Iranian Influence on Both Sides of Atlantic

* Following Johnson’s move to accuse UK Labour Party leader of links with Iran, the Washington Post has decoded Robert Mueller’s latest comments on foreign interference in the US presidential election.

  1. Strait Diplomacy

* Who Sent Omani Foreign Minister to Tehran?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28

Iran, EU Hold ‘Constructive’ Talks on JCPOA: Araqchi

Abbas Araqchi made the remarks following the JCPOA Joint Commission meeting attended by delegations from the remaining parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

“Today, we had an extraordinary meeting during which Iran and the EU expressed their complaints about the way the deal is currently implemented. We had good discussions and every side had its own good reasons,” he was quoted as saying in a report by Fars news agency.

He went on to say that there have been some changes in the implementation of the JCPOA over the past month. “We discussed both a reduction in Iran’s commitments and the Europeans’ shortcomings under the deal.”

The main issue is that all sides reaffirmed their commitments to the JCPOA, Araqchi noted, adding that Iran has reiterated that as long as its demands are not met, it will continue to reduce its JCPOA commitments.

“In overall, the atmosphere of the meeting was constructive and friendly but we still have serious problems which should be resolved,” he said.

Asked about the possibility of holding a ministerial meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission, Araqchi said the member states are determined to hold such a meeting.

“We need some preparations. During today’s meeting, we made some arrangements. More arrangements are to be made during the upcoming expert-level meetings to prepare the ground for the ministerial level meeting. Meanwhile, we decided to establish working groups in the economic area. The groups are to be focused on finding some practical solutions,” he said.

The JCPOA Joint Commission discussed the current state of affairs with a focus on nuclear and economic aspects of the Iran deal.

Representatives of Iran and the P4+1 (the UK, France, Russia and China plus Germany) held the meeting in Vienna to save the Iran nuclear deal within the framework of meetings of JCPOA joint commission.

Rouhani Congratulates Johnson, Hopes for Iran-UK Growing Ties

In a message released on Sunday, the Iranian president congratulated Johnson on being elected as the prime minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Rouhani also expressed the hope that Johnson’s familiarity with the issues concerning Iran-UK ties and his previous visit to Iran could greatly help remove the obstacles to the enhancement of bilateral relations.

The Iranian president further wished success for the incoming UK premier, hoping that Johnson’s tenure would mark the promotion of interaction between the two countries in the bilateral and multilateral fields.

Boris Johnson, 55, assumed the UK premiership on July 24 following the resignation of Theresa May.

His elevation to the UK’s highest political office was a formality after being announced as the winner of an internal ruling Conservative Party leadership contest involving a ballot of the party’s some 160,000 members.

Pompeo Can Have Interview with Iran’s State TV: Spokesman

“We are ready to watch the interview with Mr.

Pompeo conducted by Press TV’s anchor Marzieh Hashemi,” Rabiei told reporters on Sunday.

Hashemi had been jailed in the US without any charge for days and later freed amid public outcry.

Rabiei’s offer came days after US secretary of state said he would be willing to travel to Tehran to address the Iranian people about the US foreign policy as the Trump administration applies maximum pressure on the country to re-negotiate a nuclear accord.

“Sure, if that’s the call, happily go there,” Pompeo said in a TV interview.

Later on Sunday, Press TV Chief and the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) World Service’s Director Peyman Jebelli said the TV channel has not called for conducting any interview with the US top diplomat.

“We have not yet made any demand in this regard and there is no plan for such an interview,” he was quoted as saying.

Pompeo’s calls for an interview with Iranian media seem to be caused by his outrage over Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s illuminating interviews with the US media.

In his Sunday comments, Rabiei said such interviews by Iranian diplomats, particularly FM Zarif, have thwarted the US’ efforts to isolate the Islamic Republic.

Rabiei was referring to Zarif’s recent visits to the US and four other countries in Latin America and Africa and the interviews he had with a number of mainstream media outlets including CNN and NBC News.

“The initiatives of Iran’s top diplomat have led the US secretary of state to call for interviews with Iranian media outlets,” the spokesman said.

5 Reasons to Enrol on Distance Learning Course

This is where distance learning comes in– it allows you to study remotely using online resources and is therefore ideal for people with busy lives and those who don’t fancy the campus-based learning experience.

Let’s delve deeper by looking at five fantastic reasons to enrol on a distance learning course.

  1. Flexibility

One of the biggest benefits of enrolling on a distance learning course is that there’s no set timetable. You’ll still have deadlines, but how and when you work towards them is entirely up to you.

This added flexibility means you can fit study more easily around other obligations such as work and earn while you learn. It’s therefore a great option for workers looking to advance their careers, but who can’t afford to leave their current role.

  1. Home study

With all of your learning materials readily available online, distance learners have the luxury of being able to study from home.

This means there’ll be no chaotic campus commute or time spent worrying about being late for class. Instead, you can focus firmly on the things that matter most – your studies.

If you’ve not had much experience in home studying, this article from news site HuffPost has some great productivity tips.

  1. Learn something new

Distance learning is your chance to fuel your enthusiasm for something you’re passionate about by delving deeper into the discipline.

Plus, not only do you get to learn new and interesting things, you get to experience a modern and innovative way of learning whilst attaining a qualification with the same value as a campus-based course.

  1. Freedom

One of the most daunting aspects of signing up for formal study is the commitment required. You’re signing away years of your life to attending a single learning institution, which can seriously limit what you can do outside of your studies.

However, you’re less tied down on a distance learning course because campus attendance is rarely (if at all) required. So you can move house or change job and in most cases it will have a minimal impact on your studies.

  1. Online learning platform

If you choose to enrol with an online course provider such as Anglia Ruskin Distance Learning, you’ll have access to a high tech online learning platform like Canvas.

Here, you’ll be able to work your way through fun and interactive study activities, engage with fellow students through discussion boards and get support and feedback from tutors.

Canvas is available on mobile devices too, so you can take your studies wherever you go and maximise your study time.

The benefits of distance learning are far-reaching and while there’s nothing wrong with a campus-based education, there’s no denying that the perks of distance learning make it an exciting alternative.

That’s our list! Share your thoughts on distance learning in the comments section.

Iran Raps Europe’s ‘Hostile’ Deployment of Force to PG

Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Ali Rabiei, the spokesman for the Iranian administration, said Iran believed that security in the region should be provided by the countries of the region and that the Islamic Republic would be “the main advocate” of such security action.

“A while ago, we heard that they intend to bring a European fleet to the Persian Gulf. It is believed that such measures are menacing under the current circumstances, carry a hostile message, and would stir tensions,” Rabiei said.

On Monday, former British foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt unveiled plans for a European-led naval mission in what he claimed would be aimed at ensuring safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. He also said that the planned European mission was not part of the US policy of exerting “maximum pressure” on Iran.

It came a few days after Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) impounded a British-flagged tanker because it failed to stop after hitting an Iranian fishing boat — as is required by international law — in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian capture came 15 days after British naval forces seized an Iranian-owned supertanker and its cargo of 2.1 million barrels of oil in the Strait of Gibraltar, claiming that was carrying the oil to Syria in violation of the European Union (EU)’s unilateral sanctions on the Arab country.

While Tehran denied that the supertanker was bound for Syria, it warned that the move would not go unanswered.

Tehran also condemned the confiscation as “maritime piracy,” which reportedly took place at the request of the US.

“They should stop the robbery and release the ship,” Rabiei said in his Sunday remarks. “Definitely, we, too, would make a decision based on goodwill.”