There are more youngsters interested in politics than ever before and political youth groups like Turning Point USA are reporting high figures when it comes to sign ups. Whilst this is of course wonderful news, it isn’t enough and we must work hard as a global community to get more and more young people interested in the world of politics and their role within it. Young people have always been important in terms of voting yet for a great many years we saw declining numbers of young voters. The recent figures are encouraging but here is why it still isn’t enough.

Almost Half

Young voters make up almost half of the entire electorate which of course is a huge proportion of the country. Unfortunately however older voters are still more likely than their younger counterparts to go and make their vote count when election days come around. For any young people who believe that their vote doesn’t make a difference, these are the figures which we need to show them, that in fact it does count and if they all came together then they really could make sure that their vote brings about change.

Diversity

There is a common misconception that the majority of younger voters are liberals but they are in fact the most diverse demographic here. Young voters are passionate about many different political themes and they have shown over the years that they are not unanimously on the right or the left, but rather they have opinions which span the entire political spectrum.

Planning Ahead

Something else which young people must understand is that they are not necessarily voting for now, but for the next four years. If a voter is 20 now then they will be 24 at the end of the Presidency, during that time their situation will change dramatically, they may start a career, they may start a family and their changing situation means a changing attitude and a changing of what is important to them.

Directly Impacted

Young people’s lives are heavily influenced by the government who decide on college fees, childcare support, medicaid, housing prices and job opportunities to name just a few. In fact the reason why we often see so many young people disaffected by politics is because the government doesn’t represent them yet they are still making decisions about their futures. Young people can put an end to this and make their voices heard when it comes to issues which will directly impact them.

It is our responsibility as teachers, tutors and parents, to properly educate our children and young adults on politics and what their role is within it. We must also encourage the youth to form opinions based on what is important to them, and not what they see their fave celeb supporting on social media. If we can politically charge this next generation then we could see some very positive change ahead of us.

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There is an eye doctor near me who always seems to have the most beautiful cars, cars which he seems to change every 6 months. At the beginning of this year my neighbor came home in a beautiful Mazda 6 and we spoke at length about the behicle, as I am a huge fan of the Mazda. After taking it for a quick spin I knew it was the one for me, and thanks to him I am now the proud owner of one.

Following many years where it looked like SUVs were going to become the most popular car model on the market, the sedan is very much back with a vengeance and is once again the most popular car type. One sedan which is leading the way is of course, the 2018 Mazda 6, a beautiful car which has found immense popularity since it was launched. I have always loved Mazdas and I usually get a pre-owned Mazda when the time comes to upgrade my car. The first new car I have ever bought however was when this year’s Mazda 6 thanks to some help from my good neighbor.

Race Car

I may have never driven a race car but I can imagine that they drive much like my Mazda 6 does. The car is paced, sharp, powerful at both ends and the handling is simply a dream, eating corners as though they were mere bends in the road. When you drive the car you really feel like a part of it and that the car is really driving you rather than the other way around.

Beauty

In my view Mazda have always produced beautiful cars but the Mazda 6 has got to be their masterpiece. The car is simply gorgeous inside with white leather and intricate piping around the seats and the dash making it look very classy and very chic. The exterior is also a thing of beauty with its aerodynamic curves, swooping light display and minor touches such as the subtle grill, all of which exhibit the finest in Mazda design.

Affordable

The Mazda 6 may look like a concept car and drive like a race car, but it has the price of an everyday sedan. The standard model sells for just over $20,000 and the full loaded offering retails at just under $30,000 making the price very competitive within the sedan market.

Safety

Make no mistake, this is a sedan which is not only great for the boys who never grew up, it is also wonderful for families and even has a 5-star safety rating. There are lots of safety features in the car such as blind-side monitoring, an emergency brake and adaptive cruise control, all great features that will keep you and the passengers safe.

Gas Guzzling

For all its torque and horsepower the Mazda 6 is actually very economical and I can often last more than a week from a single fill up. Long distance driving sees the car switch to fuel efficient mode and even doing errands about town won’t see you gas consumption rise very high.  Which means you can save money when filling it up. Officially speaking the gas consumption sits at between 26 and 38 MPG, which is very good in terms of what other sedans are offering.

Simply put the Mazda 6 is one of the best sedans that the manufacturer has ever made, it looks beautiful, it drives with ease and it simply oozes with style. Any budget conscious car buyers will also love this sedan as it is cost effective and cheap to maintain.

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When your house starts to appear old fashioned and out of touch, then you have 2 options, you can either renovate your house or completely move into a new house. Many individuals will choose to renovate as they believe it to be cheaper than moving home, however the costs of renovating a house all add up and it becomes a very expensive job. There are ways that you can upgrade your house at low cost, you just need to know the correct products to use in order to save you both time and money.

The first element of renovating your house that you can save money on is your floor. A floor can completely transform your room and due to the materials and installation costs, it can be an expensive job. However, there is a certain process when selecting new flooring that all consumers should abide by. To make things simple we are going to disregard carpet, but if you are looking for carpet then certainly ask for any discontinued products or carpet remnants as it works out a lot cheaper.

If we move on to sturdier flooring such as real wood flooring, then there are a few easy ways to save yourself time and money. Solid wood flooring is an old traditional trend that is making a comeback, however it can be expensive, and the cost of installation can also be high. Therefore, a great alternative is engineered wood flooring as it is cheaper, and it is surprisingly more stable once installed. Engineered flooring is manufactured using multiple layers of plywood and then topped with a lamella of solid wood, also known as the wear layer, to replicate the appearance of solid wood flooring. By installing engineered flooring rather than solid wood flooring, you can save yourself up to £10 per square meter and achieve the same final appearance.

The kitchen is a room where manufacturers will try make as much money as possible and many individuals will now spend anywhere between £3,000 – £30,000 on a new kitchen. Now it is difficult to save money on the materials and utilities, however you are able to save on the installation costs. Many kitchen suppliers will offer the products only or the products alongside an installation service that can usually cost around £1,750 extra. You will be able to save around £500 by paying an external fitter for the installation as you will find that specialist kitchen companies will charge a premium installation cost. This theory may also be evident for bathroom suppliers, however most individuals will use a private bathroom installer anyway as they will have to be a fully licensed plumber.

The main piece of advice when renovating your house is to shop around. Most retailers of raw materials or utilities will all use the same supplier and then set their prices to be competitive on the market. Even if the website price is fixed, you will find that most of the time they are willing to beat any quote by a set amount.