When one suffers from multiple myeloma, this blood cancer forms in their healthy plasma cells. These white blood cells can produce antibodies that identify bacteria and fight them, helping prevent illness. In this disorder, the bone marrow produces too many cancerous plasma cells, which replace normal blood cells. In addition, an abnormal protein produced by these cancer cells can lead to complications. Here are early signs of multiple myeloma that one should know. Early signs of multiple myeloma While this condition may not cause symptoms in the early stages, it can lead to various severities. It is usually discovered during a routine blood test or, in some cases, a urine test. Some of the early signs of multiple myeloma include the following: Bone pain This condition can directly affect bone density and lead to pain in the back, ribs, and hip bones. Usually, people experience it as a dull, aching pain that gets worse with movement. Weak bone strength can also result in fractures of the spine and long bones like the arms and legs. It can also compress the spinal cord, causing numbness in the legs. Anemia Anemia interferes with blood cell production in the bone marrow, resulting in the body's lack of red blood cells. Such a problem occurs when plasma cells from myeloma suffocate or crowd out healthy red blood cells. Anemia could also be a side effect of myeloma treatment. Low red blood cell counts in the body cause fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. Repeated infections People with multiple myeloma are particularly vulnerable to infections because the condition disrupts the immune system. Low immunity can cause fever and infections, particularly in the upper respiratory tract and lungs. Such an issue makes fighting infections harder. Raised blood calcium levels Excess calcium released into the bloodstream from damaged bones can cause hypercalcemia. Its symptoms include intense thirst, stomach pain, frequent urination, constipation, and drowsiness. Unusual bleeding Cancerous cells in the bone marrow may prevent the production of platelets, i.e., blood-clotting cells. Those with multiple myeloma may develop bruises and bleed, including heavy menstrual cycles, nosebleeds, and bleeding gums. Thickened blood Excess proteins produced by myeloma cells may cause the blood to thicken more than usual. This disorder is known as hyperviscosity and can cause symptoms such as blurred vision, headaches, dizziness, and shortness of breath. One should report symptoms to a doctor to avoid complications and get prompt treatment.

Most carriers offer two primary types of cell phone plans: prepaid and postpaid. A prepaid plan is considered more affordable. You pay a fixed amount to activate the service for a specific period and recharge at the end of the plan period. The best part is that there are no unanticipated changes. However, there are many prepaid plans, and choosing one can get tricky. Here are the best options from top carriers.

Mint Mobile
Mint Mobile is known for the best overall value prepaid packages. You can choose from many monthly plans, ranging from $15 to $30. But the 20 GB plan at $20 per month strikes the ideal balance between data and cost. Besides 20 GB of 5G or 4G LTE data, you get unlimited talk and text. The price is applicable for the first three months. After that, you can renew with a three, six, or 12-month plan. You can also opt for Mint Mobile’s family plan, which costs $15 per month per line for more than two lines.

Verizon
This carrier provides some of the fastest internet speeds and the best coverage. Verizon’s 15 GB prepaid plan for $50 a month is the most cost-effective. It provides 5G coverage and the option to use your phone as a mobile hotspot. You can get a $5 discount for signing up for autopay. Additionally, Verizon will take $5 off the monthly fee if you stick with your plan for three months and another $5 after nine months. Thus, keeping with Verizon can reduce your monthly mobile bill to $35.

Visible
Visible offers the most affordable unlimited prepaid plan. You can use as much data, talk, and text as you like for $40 per month and enjoy free mobile hotspot access. However, opting for Visible’s Party Pay leads to a reduced price per line. Four unlimited data Visible lines cost just $25 per line per month. These offers will help you save money on your phone bill.

AT&T
The best carriers often do not offer many prepaid plans. But when they do, the benefits are like no other. AT&T offers 61 GB of data for $25 per month when you pay for an entire year in advance. It is an improvement from the carrier’s previous plans as it offers twice as much data. Hotspot internet, HD video streaming, and the ability to carry over unused data for a month are some features of AT&T’s plan. It is probably the best unlimited prepaid plan on the market.

T-Mobile
T-Mobile provides a range of exciting prepaid plans under its T-Mobile Connect brand. You currently get 3 GB of high-speed data and unlimited talk and text for $15 per month. If you want more data, consider the $25 monthly plan that offers 6 GB of internet. But if you can do with less data, the 1 GB plan will reduce your monthly cost to $10.

Tello
Tello has many prepaid plans, but its Economy package is probably the most cost-effective. It is a 1 GB plan with unlimited talk and text that costs just $10 per month. While this plan will appeal to those who do not need a lot of data, most people select the 5 GB Smart plan at $19 per month. Just $10 more gets you unlimited data.

Landline phones have come a long way from the days of electrical telegraphs to electromagnetic telegraphs to a phone available in every home. In the year 1804, Catalan polymath and scientist Francisco Salvá Campillo took the simple electrical telegraph to the next level by creating its electrochemical substitute in the form of the basic electromagnetic telegraph. This was followed by a more sophisticated electromagnetic telegraph created by Baron Schilling. Carl Friedrich Gauss and Wilhelm Weber soon followed suit. The first home phone came about in the year 1876 at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, when Alexander Graham Bell presented the telephone to the world. It was then a point to point system that was changed to a system that could call greater distances through the use of exchanges. The growing popularity of the home phone service came about after the 1930s when telephone lines were neatly connected between smaller towns and Metropolitans. The rotary dial up system was changed to the touch tone signaling system by the 1960s. The modern home phone features include a call display to display who is calling every time there is a phone call. Automatic with hold is another feature, where calls can be placed on hold indefinitely. The automatic anonymous caller rejecter helps turn on the feature where anonymous calls can be rejected automatically. Another advantage is the free calls to customer service departments that are available in a lot of numbers that otherwise require a premium to be paid when called from a mobile. Some add on features like three way calling, ring back, and call diversion is other facilities available. The future of the home phone service is reflected in smartphones, mobile broadband networks, Voice-Over-IP services, and tablets. The landline is still a favorite mode of communication in many nations. Some of the benefits offered by traditional landlines include saving money on calls to other landlines, options for free anytime calls, bundling international calls with line rental and other features that can help reduce the payment for additional mobile phone services. The future of home phone services seems compelling due to the advent of all these benefits.

COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the term for a group of lung diseases. Increasing breathlessness is a common characteristic of COPD. Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths involving COPD. Here are some facts about COPD that you should be aware of. These could help dispel some of the misconceived notions about this condition: Here are some facts about COPD that you should be aware of. These could help dispel some of the misconceived notions about this condition. Myth 1: COPD is caused by smoking. Fact: Most of the COPD information available states that the leading cause of COPD is smoking or the inhaling of secondary fumes. However, this is not the only cause of this condition. A genetic condition known as the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency could also lead to COPD. Exposure to harmful environmental pollutants on a long term basis can also increase the risks. Myth 2: Increasing breathlessness is the only symptom. Fact: Although COPD is characterized by a shortness of breath, according to COPD patient information, those diagnosed with COPD may experience frequent bouts of flu, pneumonia, and colds. Misdiagnosis of COPD as asthma due to shortness of breath is a common problem. Myth 3: COPD Is incurable. Fact: Although lung damage is irreversible, COPD information in various medical journals cite that COPD is treatable, but not reversible. The best way to treat COPD is by eliminating smoking, taking flu shots and vaccines, and leading a healthy lifestyle. Oxygen therapy is a common form of treatment for COPD. These treatment options can provide relief from the symptoms of this condition. Myth 4: COPD strikes the elderly. Fact: COPD symptoms can start showing in your early 20s or 30s. Since it is a progressive disease, symptoms of this condition according to COPD information widely available indicate that it is usually only diagnosed in the later stages. The best way to find out if you're at risk is to take a spirometer test. In this test, the individual would be required to breathe into a tube connected to the spirometer, a device used to assess the functioning of the lungs. Knowing the difference between myths and facts is what makes an effective treatment plan. If you've been diagnosed with COPD or aren't sure what to look for, then these facts highlighted in the above COPD information will help you take preventive measures.

The much-awaited iPhones of 2019 were released by Apple at their flagship event in California on September 10. While the iPhone 11 is an upgrade of the earlier iPhone XR, iPhone Pro has been called as the successor of the iPhone XS. The iPhone Pro Max is a slightly bigger version of iPhone Pro. The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max have been slated to deliver advanced performance to pro users and those who want the best from their smartphones. The new iPhones have a stunning display, powerful A13 Bionic chip, and cutting-edge three-camera system, a very first for the iPhone. Plus, the iPhones look quite sleek in a fresh palette of colors and are powered by longer battery life. The iPhones are available for pre-order from September 13, and available in stores from September 20. Here are some of the notable features of iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max you must know before you buy the latest smartphone from Apple. Display The iPhone 11 has a 6.1-inch LCD display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, True Tone, 1792x828 pixels, 1400:1 contrast ratio, 79.0% screen-to-body ratio, and Dolby Vision / HDR10. Comparatively, the iPhone 11 Pro has a slightly smaller screen size with 5.8-inch OLED display. Similar to iPhone 11, the Pro also has True Tone, Dolby Vision / HDR10, and the same aspect ratio. The screen resolution, however, is more at 2436 x 1125 pixels with 2,000000:1 contrast ratio. Thus, the Pro has double the aspect ratio with 15% more efficiency. Additionally, the screen-to-body ratio is 82.1%. The iPhone Pro Max is bigger than the other two with a display size of 6.5 inches. The resolution is also higher at 2688 x 1242 pixels with a screen-to-body ratio of 84.4%. With a larger screen size, the iPhone Pro Max will be a good choice for those who prefer a phablet. Design Compared to their earlier versions, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max are heavier. The iPhone 11 Pro measures 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm (5.67 x 2.81 x 0.32 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz). The earlier version, iPhone XS measured 5.7x2.79x0.3 in and weighed 174 g (6.14 oz). The Pro Max measures 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 inches) and weighs 226 grams (7.97 oz.). The earlier version iPhone XS Max measured nearly the same but at a lower weight of 7.3 oz. or 208 g. However, the iPhone 11 is nearly the same as iPhone XR at 5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz). Another difference between iPhone 11 and the Pro is that the former has an aluminum chassis and the latter has a stainless-steel chassis. Also, the iPhone 11 has retained the glass back of the earlier versions, while the Pro and Pro Max have a matte finish. Furthermore, the color palette of the finishes is far more interesting. The iPhone 11 is available in six colors— Product (Red), black, white, yellow, green, and purple. The iPhone Pro and Pro Max are available in sober shades of space grey, silver, midnight green, and gold. All the three phones have screens with a rating of IP68 for water resistance for up to 30 minutes to a depth of 4 meters. Camera With an ultra-new camera system, Apple has stepped up their game. Although the rectangular camera humps may look bulky, the phones promise to deliver high-definition and high-intensity photos whether they are shot in daylight or at night. Also, the phones have a brighter True Tone flash. On the back, the iPhone 11 sports a two-camera system with a primary camera and an ultrawide camera, while iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max has a three-camera system with primary, ultrawide, and telephoto camera. The specs of the cameras are as follows:

• Front Camera: 12MP 'TrueDepth' module, f/2.2 aperture
• Primary Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8 aperture, 26mm, 4K 60fps video
• Ultrawide Camera: 12 MP, f/2.4 aperture, 13mm
• Telephoto Camera : 12 MP, f/2.0 aperture, 52mm (telephoto), 2x optical zoom

A significant feature is the ability of the ultrawide camera to shoot action videos. What’s more, is that users can shoot 4K videos! Additionally, the phones have the feature of easily zooming between each of the cameras. Another first for the latest iPhones is that they let users record videos without switching out of Photo Mode with a simple feature known as QuickTake. Performance The new iPhones come loaded with Apple’s new A13 Bionic chipset. It has supposedly the fastest CPU and GPU ever in a smartphone making the iPhones powerfully efficient. Additionally, the A13 chip is far more efficient than the previous A12, at nearly 40%. This gives a big boost to battery life. Battery life One of the biggest USPs of Apple’s 2019 iPhones is their long-lasting battery. The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max reportedly last “4 hours” more than the previous version, that is iPhone XS, while the iPhone 11 runs 1 hour longer than the iPhone XS. The battery specs are as follows:

• iPhone 11 - 3110 mAh
• iPhone 11 Pro - 3190 mAh
• iPhone 11 Pro Max - 3500 mAh

Price

• iPhone 11 The 64GB model is priced at $699, the 128GB model is priced at ($749), and the 256GB ($849).
• iPhone 11 Pro The 64GB model is priced at $999, the 256GB model is priced at $1,149, and the 512GB model is priced at $1,349.
• iPhone 11 Pro Max The 64GB model is priced at $1,099, the 256GB model is priced at ($1,249), and the 512GB model is priced at $1,449.

Finding the best cash rewards credit card is a mix of research and intuition. That's because no card is better than another. If you use it wisely, any of them can serve the purpose that you want. But that's when you should be picky. Not everything will suit your needs. Therefore, you should understand the options you have and see what suits your needs best. What To Consider Opening a new credit card account with rewards is something we all want. It's a great way to get rewards for buying something. It's a wonderful way to get rewards for buying what you need. If you follow some simple tips, you can earn points for your hard earned money. You're free to use the points earned in shopping, redeemed in cash or used as travel vouchers. Select A Card Within Your Credit Range No matter which card you apply for, ensure that it's within your reach or within your credit score range. If your credit score is below 620, you'll have a hard time getting approved for high-end cash rewards credit cards. You have two ways to mitigate the problem. First, you can check the average score needed to get the card of your choice. That means you'll have to improve your credit score to get that. If you're in a hurry, you'll have to select the card that's approved against your individual credit score. Go For A Card With An Annual Fee If the charges for the card outweigh its benefits, then your cash rewards credit card is of no use to you. If you can do some research, you can get cards which are free of charges. Even though it may seem tempting, check whether it's an introductory offer or if the card is free for as long as you use it. Select A Card With A High Percentage Of Cash Back Note that all cash rewards programs aren't created equal. Some may come with a cashback of 1 percent while others can offer more. Read the terms and conditions closely before finalizing anything. Opt for The Card With Cashback And Sign-up Bonus Many cash rewards credit cards provide additional cash back if you spend a particular amount within the first three to six months of using the card. It's a great way to maximize your cash benefits without hassle. Even though the bonus offer changes continuously, you can rest assured that you'll get those specific benefits. Get A Card With Unlimited Cashback Even though cards with high cash rewards can be tempting, they tend to have capped amount of cash rewards for a year. That's why, you should pick cash rewards credit cards which let you to earn as much as you've purchased. These tips can help you get the best cash back rewards card available. Getting a card with rewards can be a great thing, but make sure that you pay the bills of on time.