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Passive Investing: 3 Reasons It’s the Best Stress-Free Strategy [2025]

Passive Investing: 3 Reasons It’s the Best Stress-Free Strategy [2025]

Imagine investing without the daily stress of stock market swings, breaking news, or timing the perfect trade. In 2025, passive portfolio management is gaining serious traction among investors—and for good reason.

Whether you're a first-time investor or someone looking to simplify your wealth-building journey, understanding passive portfolio management strategies can give you both peace of mind and long-term returns. Let’s explore why this approach is being embraced by financial experts and individuals alike.

Why is passive portfolio management considered a stress-free investment strategy? Because it requires minimal active decision-making, avoids emotional trading, and focuses on long-term wealth accumulation through diversified, low-cost assets.

Reason 1: It Cuts Through the Noise—Literally

We live in a world overflowing with financial advice, breaking news, and trending stock tips. While active investing constantly demands your attention, passive portfolio management asks for something much simpler: patience and trust in the market over time.

Instead of reacting to market volatility, passive investors stick to a structured plan—often through index funds or ETFs—which mirrors the market’s performance rather than trying to beat it.

Reason 2: Lower Costs, Higher Compounding

One of the biggest drags on long-term investment returns? Hidden fees. Active investing typically comes with fund manager fees, frequent trading costs, and potential tax inefficiencies.

Passive portfolio management strategies are designed to be cost-efficient. By investing in index funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), you minimize transaction costs and allow your money to compound more effectively.

Reason 3: Simplicity Means Sustainability

When you keep things simple, you’re more likely to stay consistent. And in investing, consistency beats intensity every single time. Passive portfolio management doesn’t rely on timing the market, picking the next unicorn stock, or beating inflation with complex trades.

Instead, it focuses on asset allocation, diversification, and risk tolerance. That makes it ideal not just for beginners but also for seasoned investors looking to protect their wealth while minimizing stress.

How to Get Started with Passive Portfolio Management

Define Your Goals: Retirement, wealth creation, or children’s education?

Pick the Right Mix: Choose between equity, debt, and hybrid index funds.

Automate Your Investments: Consider SIPs for consistency.

Review Annually, Not Daily: Avoid knee-jerk reactions to short-term market movements.

If you’re looking for professional Portfolio Management Services that prioritize stability, scalability, and stress-free growth, consider working with a firm that offers guidance rooted in long-term results—not just daily returns.

Why Passive Works So Well for Investors in Gurgaon

For those seeking Portfolio management in Gurgaon, the demand for simplified, goal-driven investing is growing. Urban professionals and business families alike are moving toward passive portfolio management because it allows them to focus on their careers and families, while their wealth works quietly in the background.

Moreover, digital adoption and fintech tools have made it easier than ever to track, automate, and optimize your portfolio—without ever needing to micromanage.

Final Thoughts

Passive doesn’t mean passive results. With the right approach, passive portfolio management can be a powerful, low-maintenance way to achieve your financial goals while staying calm through market chaos. In 2025 and beyond, it’s not just a trend—it’s a smart lifestyle shift for the modern investor.

 Ready to Build Your Passive Portfolio?

At BellWether, we believe that wealth creation should be smart, simple, and stress-free. Our expert team specializes in passive portfolio management strategies tailored to your financial goals—whether you're just starting out or seeking a structured transition from active investing.

FAQs

1. Is passive investing suitable for beginners? Absolutely. Passive investing is beginner-friendly because it doesn’t require constant monitoring or market expertise. Once set up, it runs with minimal changes over time.

2. Can passive investing help me beat inflation? While it may not always beat inflation year-to-year, over a long-term horizon, diversified passive investments typically outpace inflation due to market growth and compounding.

3. What’s the difference between active and passive portfolio management? Active investing involves frequent buying/selling to outperform the market. Passive investing tracks market indexes and focuses on long-term gains with fewer trades and lower fees.

4. How often should I check my passive portfolio? Once or twice a year is enough to rebalance your passive portfolio. Checking daily or weekly can lead to stress and impulsive decisions.

5. What kind of funds are best for passive investing? Index funds and ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) are the most common and effective options for passive investors. They offer broad market exposure and come with low fees.

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Disney Villain Bracket

basically how this works is we have brackets a, b, and c. c is a tricky one, hopefully ill explain right

it’s basically a bracket and a half, and the villains in the half bracket will go across and meet in the middle, and the winner of that goes against the two villains on the bracket above

once we get to the middle two in a and b and have that vote, and once the double elimination in bracket c happens, the three villains will all go head to head… to head. it’ll be the three winners of each bracket in one final poll

am i explaining correctly? oh well, y’all will see what i mean when we get there

im sure a lot of y’all have opinions on how this was put together but keep in mind ive never done this before and i did my best. so

also! voting criteria is you picking your favorite of the villains in each poll. not the movies or shows or whatever they’re from, im talking about the characters themselves

i will be posting the polls on the left side of bracket A first, on Monday, April 17 at 12 PM CST! after that, i will post the left side of bracket B the following day at the same time. then the left side of bracket C the next day. the day after that, i will post the right side of bracket A, then B, then C. you get it

hope y’all have fun with this poll!!!

here’s a breakdown of the brackets below the cut, with the names and fandoms of each villain:

Bracket A:

LOVEMUFFIN (Phineas and Ferb) VS Randall Boggs (Monsters Inc)

Derek (Milo Murphy’s Law) VS The Core/Darcy (Amphibia)

Dr. Drakken (Kim Possible) VS Lady Tremaine (Cinderella)

Magica de Spell (Ducktales) VS Malleus Draconia (Twisted Wonderland)

Bill Cipher (Gravity Falls) VS Prince John (Robin Hood)

Professor Z (Cars 2) VS Oogie Boogie (Nightmare Before Christmas)

Prince Hans (Frozen) VS Governor Ratcliffe (Pocahontas)

Professor Ratigan (The Great Mouse Detective) VS Shan Yu (Mulan)

The Sanderson Sisters (Hocus Pocus) VS The White Witch (Chronicles of Narnia)

Emperor Belos (The Owl House) VS Zira (The Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride)

Mother Gothel (Tangled) VS Assistant Mayor Bellwether (Zootopia)

Charles Muntz (Up) VS Constance Hatchaway (The Haunted Mansion - Disney Parks)

Due (PKNA) VS Kalabar (Halloweentown)

The Walt Disney Company VS The Fairy Godmother (Shrek 2)

Tusk (Club Penguin) VS Edgar Balthazar (The Aristocats)

Ursula (The Little Mermaid) VS Morgana (The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea)

Bracket B:

Cruella deVil (101 Dalmatians) VS Man/The Hunter (Bambi)

Turbo “King Candy” (Wreck it Ralph) VS Hopper (A Bug’s Life)

Queen Narissa (Enchanted) VS Clayton (Tarzan)

The Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland) VS Lotso Bear (Toy Story 3)

Madame Medusa (The Rescuers) VS Lord Hater (Wander over Yonder)

Maestro Forte (Beauty and the Beast: An Enchanted Christmas) VS The Horned King (The Black Cauldron)

Tamatoa (Moana) VS Second Dimension Doofenshmirtz (Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension)

Captain Hook (Peter Pan) VS Captain Hook (Hook)

Scar (The Lion King) VS Chick Hicks (Cars)

The Underminer (Incredibles 2) VS Gaston (Beauty and the Beast)

Hades (Hercules) VS Captain Gantu (Lilo and Stitch)

Madam Mim (Sword in the Stone) VS Dr. Facilier (Princess and the Frog)

Villain Recruiters (Disney Parks) VS Tina Harwood (Ice Princess)

Harrison Hightower III (Tower of Terror - Disney Parks) VS Professor Parenthesis (The OWCA Files)

The Sea Witches (Festival of Mystique - Disney Parks) VS Marina Del Ray (The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning)

Janet Smythe (Best Friends Whenever) VS Meredith Blake (The Parent Trap)

Bracket C:

The Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarves) VS Scroop (Treasure Planet)

Chernabog (Fantasia) VS Jafar (Aladdin)

Toffee (Star VS the Forces of Evil) VS The Blot (Epic Mickey)

Syndrome (The Incredibles) VS Stinky Pete (Toy Story 2)

Phantom Blot (Disney Comics) VS Sa’luk (Aladdin and the King of Thieves)

Trauma (PKNA) VS The Beagle Boys (Disney Comics)

Royal Pain (Sky High) VS Demona (Gargoyles)

Yzma (Emperor’s New Groove) VS Judge Claude Frollo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)

Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty) VS Ernesto de la Cruz (Coco)

Commander Rourke (Atlantis: The Lost Empire) VS The Headless Horseman (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad)

Emperor Zurg (Toy Story) VS Miles McDermott (The Even Stevens Movie)

Professor JT Wu (The Nightmare Experiment - Disney Parks) VS Henry Ravenswood (Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Disney Parks)

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- Court Filings Sidney Powell’s Michigan Lawsuit Michigan Document 26/11/2020 11:35 AM Sidney Powell’s Georgia Lawsuit Georgia Document 26/11/2020 11:22 AM 1 - Voting Legislation 4 PA court rules against post-election vote curing Pennsylvania Court Ruling 12/11/2020 07:30 PM 4 2 Voting machine vendors are without regulation or security standards Nationwide Court Ruling 14/11/2020 04:51 PM 1 1 45 day after election, federal official assess if foreign governments had any effect Nationwide Document 16/11/2020 06:46 PM 4 2 - Illegal Votes 4! 2,689 fraudulent addresses used in GA and PA Wisconsin Material 24/11/2020 11:07 PM 4 4! 1093% more Indefinitely Confined granted (Covid not a qualification) than 2016 Wisconsin Material 24/11/2020 11:01 PM 4 4! 138,444 swing state votes were cast from voters with residence in another state Nationwide Material 24/11/2020 10:59 PM 4 4! 23.2% of absentee ballots returned by voters, were not received in swing states Nationwide Statistical 24/11/2020 10:56 PM 4 4! 27.4% of absentee ballots were likely fraudently requested in AZ, GA, MI, PA, WI Nationwide Statistical 24/11/2020 10:55 PM 4 4! 40,000 mail-in ballots were cast in the names of deceased voters in PA Pennsylvania Material 22/11/2020 07:59 AM 4 4 61% of signatures were found invalid after State Senator Obama initiated challenge Illinois Historical Context 23/11/2020 10:15 PM 4 4 Determining the legality of a ballot is "optional" for absentee counting boards Michigan Document 21/11/2020 12:54 PM 4 4 40,875+ ballots were cast in the name of another voter without their consent Pennsylvania Statistical 20/11/2020 04:09 AM 4 4 40 of CO's 64 counties have more voter registrations than voting-age citizens Colorado Material 19/11/2020 10:01 AM 4 4 353 counties in 29 states have more voter registrations than voting-age citizens Nationwide Material 19/11/2020 09:53 AM 4 4 834 counts of mail-in voter fraud prosecuted by OAG since 2004 Texas Court Ruling 19/11/2020 12:40 AM 4 4 9,500 dead people returned mail-in ballots Michigan Material 18/11/2020 10:17 PM 4 4 2,000 ballots found in single sweep, despite numerous prior sweeps Pennsylvania Material 18/11/2020 10:03 PM 4 4 Mail-in ballots were "returned" for counting before they were mailed Pennsylvania Material 18/11/2020 09:02 PM 4 4 223,000 intractable mail-in ballots sent to wrong addresses Nevada Material 18/11/2020 07:23 PM 4 4 8,000 voter application submitted by couple on behalf of homeless and the dead California Material 18/11/2020 06:33 PM 3 4 9,626 vote error discovered by recount monitor Georgia Witness 18/11/2020 03:29 PM 4 4 15,000 Nevada voters suspected to have also voted outside state Nevada Material 18/11/2020 11:36 AM 3 4 32.6% of 1706 sample received absentee ballots without their request Pennsylvania Material 17/11/2020 08:07 PM 3 4 6,000 illegal votes in NV, according to NV District Attorney Nevada Material 17/11/2020 05:11 AM 4 4 1,600+ voters born 1800 and 1900 voted by mail in NC North Carolina Document 17/11/2020 12:07 AM 4 4 Claim that Maiden name was used to vote in election Nationwide Witness 16/11/2020 11:21 PM 1 4 "X" used for signatures for in fraudulent voter registrations Pennsylvania Witness 16/11/2020 06:29 PM 3 4 132,000 "Change of Address" flags in single GA county Georgia Material 16/11/2020 02:03 PM 4 4 PA DoS removed signature verification from all mail-in ballots Pennsylvania Court Ruling 16/11/2020 01:49 PM 4 4 18,000 mail-in ballots didn't have a "Mailed Date" only a return date after Nov 3rd Pennsylvania Material 16/11/2020 12:40 PM 4 4 3,000 instances of alleged voter fraud filed with AG by Nevada GOP Nevada Witness 16/11/2020 11:14 AM 4 4 66% of dead registered voters, born between 1800 and 1899, voted Pennsylvania Material 15/11/2020 01:38 PM 4 4 Rejected absentee ballots: 3.5% in 2018 to 0.3% in 2020 despite 500% more votes Georgia Statistical 14/11/2020 07:08 PM 4 3 Upwards of 45% of Indefinitely Confined voters shown to not qualify Wisconsin Statistical 24/11/2020 11:05 PM 4 3 1.2% of newly moved voters had votes cast in their name without consent Nationwide Statistical 24/11/2020 10:58 PM 4 3 1.3% of newly registered voters had votes cast in their name without consent Nationwide Statistical 24/11/2020 10:57 PM 4 3 32,000 Michigan residents sign request for independed audit Michigan Document 23/11/2020 10:11 PM 4 3 149,772 vote batch is 96% for single canidate Michigan Statistical 23/11/2020 10:10 PM 4 3 143,379 vote dump at 3:42am had a 93% leaning towards single candidate Wisconsin Statistical 18/11/2020 11:44 PM 4 3 500 absentee ballots missing, never delivered by postal service Minnesota Document 17/11/2020 05:56 PM 4 3 1,298 proven instances of voter fraud with 1,121 criminal convictions Nationwide Historical Context 16/11/2020 12:11 PM 4 3 Jill Stein contested the results in 3 states 2016 for similar irregularities Nationwide Historical Context 16/11/2020 12:09 PM 4 3 95% registered voter turnout in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Statistical 15/11/2020 11:51 AM 4 3 1994: Judge rules Democrat stole State Senate election in Philadelphia scheme Pennsylvania Historical Context 14/11/2020 04:42 PM 4 2 Benford Analysis shows irregular Nationwide Statistical 19/11/2020 07:50 PM 2 2 139 unexplainable discrepancies in Clark County Commission race Georgia Material 19/11/2020 12:55 AM 3 2 Lowest recorded mail-in ballot rejection rate in swing states Nationwide Statistical 19/11/2020 12:50 AM 3 2 95% of Bellwether counties break voting pattern, creating statistical anomaly Nationwide Statistical 18/11/2020 11:56 PM 2 2 Statistical anomalies in multiple states have a time correlation Nationwide Statistical 16/11/2020 06:36 PM 2 2 Biden's Mail-in votes dramatically fail Benford Test Atlanta, all others pass. Georgia Statistical 16/11/2020 11:00 AM 2 2 782 more votes than than registered voters in Detroit from 2016 election Michigan Historical Context 14/11/2020 04:32 PM 4 2 NYT FLASHBACK: Error and fraud at issue as absentee voting rises (2012) Nationwide Historical Context 13/11/2020 08:31 AM 3 2 PA Auditors Warned of Dead People, Duplicates on State Voter Rolls Pennsylvania Historical Context 12/11/2020 10:34 PM 3 2 US decried Ukraine election due to expelled observers, mail-in ballots and 90% turnout Nationwide Historical Context 12/11/2020 10:14 PM 4 1 Former Texas ivoting official certified fictitious ballot for Lyndon Johnson Texas Historical Context 23/11/2020 11:18 PM 1 1 Campaign offical ask for volenteers to track down ballot in PA Wisconsin Photo/Audio/Video 20/11/2020 10:47 AM 2 1 GA Secretary of State withholds ballot image from public viewing Georgia Document 19/11/2020 12:02 AM 1 1 Double mail-in ballots received by serval dozen voters Virginia Document 16/11/2020 09:20 PM 3 1 Double mail-in ballot received by around 1000 voters Virginia Document 16/11/2020 09:18 PM 3 1 19,888 counterfeit U.S. driver's licenses from China seized by authorities Illinois Document 16/11/2020 02:14 PM 1 1 Joe Biden states he put together the most "extensive... voter fraud organization" Nationwide Photo/Audio/Video 16/11/2020 11:57 AM 1 1 FL precinct reports more than 100% voter turnout due to UCF Florida Material 12/11/2020 10:47 PM 1 3 - Polling Place Irregularities 4 9 witness videos from Precinct 13: Congressman, Senator, Dominion employee Michigan Photo/Audio/Video 24/11/2020 04:46 PM 4 4 Recount monitors unable to track multiple tables with constant recount errors Georgia Witness 19/11/2020 01:08 AM 3 4 Poll Challengers were kick out for challenging suspect ballots Michigan Photo/Audio/Video 18/11/2020 10:27 PM 3 4 Observers forced to stand 30 feet away from ballot counting, despite state laws Pennsylvania Witness 18/11/2020 09:42 PM 3 4 Polling place illegally handed out handed out gift cards for absentee ballots Nevada Photo/Audio/Video 18/11/2020 07:50 PM 3 4 200,000 mail-in ballots cast with the unverifyable "indefinitely confined" status Wisconsin Material 18/11/2020 06:48 PM 4 4 2,600 new votes found in county's recount Georgia Material 18/11/2020 04:43 PM 4 4 Recount protocol breached by workers silently passing on ballots Georgia Witness 18/11/2020 03:27 PM 4 4 39% of 1137 Republican ballots never arrived for counting, despite being mailed. Pennsylvania Material 17/11/2020 08:11 PM 3 4 72% of Detroit's absentee ballot counts were off, Canvassers discovers Michigan Digital (aka Glitch) 17/11/2020 07:44 PM 4 4 70% of Detroit's 134 absentee counting boards had unexplained counting errors Michigan Digital (aka Glitch) 17/11/2020 07:43 PM 4 4 Poll observers forced to use binoculars to watch voting process, despite court order Pennsylvania Photo/Audio/Video 16/11/2020 06:45 PM 3 4 Pre-canvassing ballots in some counties weeks early, violating election laws Pennsylvania Witness 14/11/2020 05:19 PM 4 4 234 pages of sworn affidavits for election irregularities from single county Michigan Witness 12/11/2020 10:26 PM 4 4 500 sworn affidavits and 11,000 reports of irregularities Nationwide Witness 12/11/2020 12:47 PM 4 3 GOP Reps certified election on as an attempted to protecting their families Michigan Witness 19/11/2020 09:38 AM 4 3 6 recount monitors witness batches of ballots appearing to be marked by machines Georgia Witness 18/11/2020 11:09 PM 4 3 9,000 ballot counting error caught by recount moderators Georgia Material 18/11/2020 10:53 PM 4 3 List of poll watchers being denied entry Pennsylvania Photo/Audio/Video 16/11/2020 10:56 PM 2 3 Dominion IT worker submits affidavit describing poll workers signing ballots Michigan Expert Witness 16/11/2020 11:15 AM 4 3 Dems receive new election after affidavits show an absentee ballot scheme North Carolina Historical Context 15/11/2020 01:06 PM 4 3 89% failure rate with verifying signatures in Clark county Nevada Statistical 14/11/2020 05:11 PM 3 3 NV whistleblower describes Biden van vote factory Nevada Witness 12/11/2020 10:03 PM 4 3 State and Election Officials acted against ballot curing Court Order Pennsylvania Witness 12/11/2020 09:32 PM 4 2 Clerk signals that non-party workers may be in party worker slots Michigan Photo/Audio/Video 23/11/2020 08:11 PM 4 2 200,000 ballots counted without human verification Nevada Witness 18/11/2020 07:56 PM 2 2 Email from Election Official Stressing Issues with Voters Using Sharpies Arizona Document 18/11/2020 02:44 PM 4 2 2,349 undated ballots counted after Board of Elections voted 2-1 against Elections Code Pennsylvania Material 17/11/2020 08:33 AM 4 2 Poll worker instructed to adjust the mailing date of absentee ballot packages Michigan Witness 16/11/2020 06:35 PM 4 2 Detroit contracted poll workers from firm owned by key figure in corruption case Michigan Material 14/11/2020 06:40 PM 2 2 1 monitor for 10 tables of counters in recount Georgia Document 14/11/2020 05:07 PM 2 2 Memory sticks used to program Philly’s voting machines, stolen from warehouse Pennsylvania Witness 14/11/2020 04:54 PM 4 2 MI state senators request a full audit of the election Michigan Expert Witness 12/11/2020 09:56 PM 4 2 FEC chair believes there may be fraud since observers banned Nationwide Expert Witness 12/11/2020 09:02 PM 2 4 - Discarded or Destroyed Ballots 2 Ballot envelopes visibly identify the voter's party affiliation Florida Material 19/11/2020 09:39 PM 2 1 1,314 pieces of mail discard in wood by USPS working New York Material 19/11/2020 09:33 PM 1 1 18 mail-in ballots stolen from mailboxes Arizona Material 16/11/2020 09:01 PM 3 1 Found Navy ballot envelopes in the dumpster. Georgia Material 11/11/2020 10:20 PM 1 1 Discarded Mail-in Ballots Found Outside ATM California Material 11/11/2020 10:16 PM 1 5 - Voting Machine Irregularities 4 2,755 ballots found on memory card by recount auditors Georgia Digital (aka Glitch) 18/11/2020 11:30 PM 4 4 Scanning results incorrect and officials unsure if it was hardware or software Georgia Digital (aka Glitch) 18/11/2020 10:08 PM 4 4 15,000 ballots found on flash drive after first being rejection by software filters Virginia Digital (aka Glitch) 16/11/2020 08:51 PM 4 4 ES&S misrepresented their machines as EAC Certified to US officials Nationwide Document 16/11/2020 11:10 AM 4 4 CISA only did a critical product evaluation (CPE) on some vendor supplied systems Nationwide Document 16/11/2020 10:55 AM 2 4 Electronic voting unprotected, has little accountability and not transparent Nationwide Expert Witness 14/11/2020 07:33 PM 1 4 Electronic voting systems rely on abandoned operating systems in PA counties Pennsylvania Digital (aka Glitch) 14/11/2020 07:00 PM 4 4 Computer scientist proves voting systems can be hacked to steal votes Nationwide Expert Witness 14/11/2020 06:35 PM 4 4 Dominion manual states high risk vulnerabilities, remedy is invalidate election Nationwide Document 14/11/2020 06:22 PM 4 3 Voting machine "glitches" in Toronto election in Canada Nationwide Historical Context 16/11/2020 11:08 AM 3 3 Litigation Smartmatic “glitches” alleges impacted in two Philippine elections Nationwide Historical Context 14/11/2020 06:56 PM 4 3 CIA expert explains how most electronic voting isn't secure Nationwide Expert Witness 14/11/2020 06:42 PM 3 3 TX Officials rejected Dominion due to security concerns Texas Expert Witness 12/11/2020 09:37 PM 4 3 6,000 unofficial votes incorrectly show as votes for other candidate Michigan Witness 11/11/2020 10:10 PM 3 2 Vulnerabilities give access to change the "Official" Databases Nationwide Expert Witness 18/11/2020 09:28 PM 2 2 Votes erased from memory card and story withheld from press Maryland Historical Context 18/11/2020 08:19 PM 3 2 Dominion and Smartmatic have had contracts outside of public knowledge Nationwide Historical Context 17/11/2020 12:14 PM 3 2 Dominion licenses it's software to Smartmatic Nationwide Photo/Audio/Video 17/11/2020 12:08 PM 4 2 1,127 ballots wrongly labeled through technical glitch Michigan Digital (aka Glitch) 16/11/2020 10:15 PM 2 2 93% of errors go unnoticed by users of ballot marking devices security Nationwide Statistical 16/11/2020 06:03 PM 2 2 Dominion Security Chief states he "made sure" Trump would not win Nationwide Witness 16/11/2020 11:47 AM 2 2 Confidential: Smartmatic is web of holding companies, suspected of fraud Nationwide Document 16/11/2020 10:27 AM 4 2 Voting machine firm states Venezuela election rigged "without any doubt" Nationwide Historical Context 14/11/2020 06:48 PM 3 2 PA DoS requested a function from Dominion to re-mark and re-scan ballots Pennsylvania Document 12/11/2020 10:20 PM 3 1 Chicago Election Board approved remote work for nonessenial employees Illinois Photo/Audio/Video 21/11/2020 05:16 PM 4 6 - General 4 30 times lower rejection rate for mail-in ballots than in 2016 Pennsylvania Statistical 16/11/2020 06:49 PM 2 3 MN disabled public verification of ballot status, despite official instructions Michigan Material 22/11/2020 03:32 PM 4 2 84,108 mail-in ballots were not counted or invalidated New York Material 18/11/2020 07:35 PM 2 2 Dem Rep intimidates GOP Rep by insinuating his kids will become a public target Michigan Photo/Audio/Video 18/11/2020 04:30 PM 3 2 20 seniors voted for a canidate under pressure from a care giver Wisconsin Witness 16/11/2020 09:23 PM 3 1 Zuckerberg-Funded ‘Safe Elections’ Project gave $18m to PA districts Pennsylvania Material 22/11/2020 11:10 AM 2 1 Google searches for ‘election fraud punishment,’ increased ahead of election Nationwide Statistical 16/11/2020 10:33 PM 1 1 2016: GA had evidence that DoHS IP address tried to hack voter database Georgia Historical Context 14/11/2020 06:12 PM 1 7 - Unverified (new submissions) Pollpad Wifi Available at Eaton Eletrical in Smyrna GA Georgia Photo/Audio/Video 29/11/2020 08:14 PM 139 unexplained discrepancies in Clark County Commission race Georgia Photo/Audio/Video 29/11/2020 05:41 PM Disavowed Smartmatic relationship with Dominion Voting systems is challenged California Historical Context 29/11/2020 05:31 PM Dominion employee (worked for Kamala Harris) worked at polls? Georgia Document 29/11/2020 05:16 PM PA Poll Worker Admits to Throwing All Donald Trump Ballots in Garbage Pennsylvania Photo/Audio/Video 29/11/2020 04:43 PM Voting machine found dumped in the woods in Fulton County, GA. Georgia Photo/Audio/Video 29/11/2020 04:35 PM I was kicked out of a polling station that wouldnt allow me to observe the count Georgia Photo/Audio/Video 29/11/2020 04:33 PM Real Time Vote Data shows Deduction from Trump and Addition to Biden in Florida Florida Photo/Audio/Video 29/11/2020 04:26 PM Macron has stolen the french election by using fraudulent voting systems Nationwide Digital (aka Glitch) 29/11/2020 04:22 PM Benny Smith expert on voting software fraud Michigan Expert Witness 29/11/2020 04:15 PM Software changing names, over 30+, no one voted as Rashad Texas Expert Witness 29/11/2020 03:55 PM Vote By Mail Fraud On Tape Texas Photo/Audio/Video 29/11/2020 03:42 PM NH Govornor Chris Sununu wins overwhelming majority but same votes go to Biden!? New Hampshire Statistical 29/11/2020 03:30 PM Roughly Same Rep votes for Vermont Phill scott went to Biden Vermont Statistical 29/11/2020 03:24 PM Software Changing Voters - Dallas, TX Texas Photo/Audio/Video 29/11/2020 03:16 PM Biden Campaign Operative, Texas State Senator Accused of Mail-in Ballot Fraud Texas Witness 29/11/2020 02:54 PM Service dog registered as human mail-in voter voted in election Nationwide Photo/Audio/Video 29/11/2020 02:36 PM WeChat Video of Chinese printing premade fraud ballots to ship to the US Nationwide Photo/Audio/Video 29/11/2020 02:30 PM Sequoia website w/hack videos & see Manufacturers Profile at bottom Arizona Historical Context 29/11/2020 02:24 PM X'S MARK 48 THEFT > 4% WORTH 5754 VOTES in Wayne County MI. SEE PNG,CSV,LOG. Michigan Statistical 29/11/2020 02:15 PM Nebraska Dist 2 Omaha "glitch" of 29,737 votes at 11-07 00:47:23Z per NYT Edison Nebraska Digital (aka Glitch) 29/11/2020 01:58 PM Michigan votes statistically suspect Michigan Statistical 29/11/2020 01:10 PM Host Steven Crowder registered in TWO DIFFERENT states. Someone else got ballot Nationwide Witness 29/11/2020 12:30 PM Detroit poll workers taught how to thwart poll watchers Michigan Witness 29/11/2020 11:41 AM Rigorous Statistical Analysis Points to Voter Fraud in Montgomery County Pennsylvania Statistical 29/11/2020 11:29 AM CA couple had ballots cast in their name California Document 29/11/2020 11:17 AM Anomalies in Vote Counts and Their Effect on Election 2020 Michigan

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This is my 2020 Election strategy. Florida is looking like a plausible bellwether, and if it goes for Biden, then things will look good. Polling indicates that it is likely to go for Biden (though less likely than Pennsylvania, 538′s most likely 270th vote.

But most importantly for definiteness, Florida is likely to be known tonight. Estimates are they’ve already counted about 80% or so of the expected vote, and the early/absentee numbers will come out shortly after polls close, with local counts in the next few hours. So we might know Florida by 10-11 PM Eastern.

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***Live Updates*** Trump Holds Georgia Rally for Sens. Loeffler, Perdu

President Donald Trump will hold a Saturday evening rally in Valdosta, Georgia, for GOP Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue ahead of next month’s critical run-off elections that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.

Stay tuned to Breitbart News for live updates.

All times Eastern.

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9:01 PM: Trump says our fight to drain the Washington Swamp and reclaim our destiny has just begun. “We will never, ever surrender,” Trump says.

8:58 PM: Trump says everything they have achieved is on the line on January 5th and talks about the right to bear arms and religious liberty.

8:55 PM: Trump says he has built the greatest political movement in history over the last four  years and he doesn’t want others to “rip it apart” after talking about his ally Ronna McDaniel being back at the RNC. Trump now listing off all of his accomplishments like he did during his campaign rallies. No new material.

8:50 PM: Trump asks supporters to vote in the runoff to show the radical left that they don’t surrender. Trump talks about winning back the White House in 2024 and says hopefully he won’t have to be a candidate again.

Trump now praises Doug Collins and asks if he wants to run for governor of Georgia in two years.

8:48 PM: Trump says Democrats are trying to take away the country and says “we’re going to be watching… every element of what they do” on January 5th and will watch the runoff election more closely than any election in history.

8:46 PM: Trump talking about glitches that went in favor of Biden. He says the left lies, cheats, and steals and are “ruthless” and “hellbent on getting power.” Trump says the left beats you down, shuts you up, and makes you retreat.

8:45 PM: Trump airing grievances about vote dumps in the middle of the night and wee hours in the morning in Midwestern states.

8:31 PM: Trump says Democrats can only win the Georgia runoff if they cheat. Trump says nobody cheats better than Democrats. Trump says “we have to hold the line” in Georgia and says Georgians need to register to vote before Monday.

He says Voter ID laws need to be passed after the runoff along with citizen confirmation.

8:30 PM: Trump asks Perder and Loeffler to come up and say a few words. Loeffler says Trump made America great again because he put America first. She says Trump created the strongest economy because he put the American worker first while standing up to cancel culture, Big Tech, China. Crowd chants “fight for Trump” as Perdue speaks.

Trump now talking about voter fraud in Georgia. He says he is deeply disturbed by the lying and cheating and he says Democrats will have dead people, illegal aliens, and people from out of state voting.

8:19 PM: Trump praises Loeffler for “standing up to the marxists” when law enforcement officials were attacked. He says she also introduced legislation to block gun-grabbing Democrats like Beto O’Rourke. Trump says Warnock has called police officers gangsters and wants to abolish cash bail.

“This is not for Georgia,” Trump says. He says Warnock should move to another state and try again. He hits Warnock for also being “anti-Israel.” Video plays of “dangerous” Warnock and his past statements, reminding voters he even defended Reverend “God Damn America” Wright.

8:15 PM: Trump says Ossoff is a “radical zealot” who supports “defunding the police” and the “Green New Deal” that Trump says will cost $100 trillion. He says Ossoff supports a government takeover of health care and nationwide lockdowns. He says Ossoff will be a “complete tool” of the radical left and their donors.

Trump then lets it slip that he raised $250 million dollars in the last couple of weeks.

8:07 PM: Trump talking up the brilliance of “America first” and he wonders how people can say they are opposed to “America first.” Trump now back to listing the accomplishments of Perdue and Loeffler.

8:06 PM: Trump says the happiest people right now are the Chinese and the Iranians because he lost.

8:03 PM: Trump says the “radical left” will win if Georgians don’t vote in protest.

“If you don’t vote, the socialists and the communists win,” Trump says.

8:02 PM: Trump now says he calls it “fake news” and “suppression news.” Trump says his attacks on Hunter Biden were hurting Joe Biden so Big Tech and the media decided, “under no circumstances will we ever talk about him again.”

He says it’s hard to have a scandal when nobody talks about it.

8:00 PM: Trump says Democrats want to take away borders and freedom and even Christmas as Melania looks on…. He says he has to be careful when he is “sarcastic.”

7:58 PM: Trump says the Georgia Senate seats are the “last line of defense” against all that his administration accomplished.

7:56 PM: Trump now talking about how experts said he was going to lose Texas and he won the state big. He says these are “suppression polls.”

7:53 PM: Trump talks up the Dow Jones and breaking “30,000, a number that was unthinkable.” Trump says states and cities should open up.

7:52 PM: Trump again warning Democrats will end the filibuster the first day they Chuck Schumer becomes majority leader. He now talks about the great justices he has appointed to the Supreme Court and the 300 judges he has appointed to the federal bench.

7:50 PM: Trump says the extreme left will pack the Supreme Court with “24 radical justices.” He says they want them to “revolve up and down the court system.” Trump says they want to “hurt the Supreme Court and they want to hurt it badly.”

7:45 PM: Trump says Democrats will open voters and give illegal immigrants free health care and welfare and allow them to vote so Republicans never win another election. He says they will also take down the wall, which Trump says he built despite…having Democrats oppose him. Trump says Democrats want sanctuary cities across the nation and release criminals and MS-13 gangsters. Trump says he has removed thousands out of the country.

Trump says Democrats will confiscate privately-owned firearms. He says they will also “cut up” the Second Amendment and will make D.C. a state. He says Democrats want six more senators and 40 House members from places you have never heard of. He says they will vote against Georgia and “cancel out your voice.”

7:42 PM: Trump rips “cryin’ Chuck Schumer” and says Democrats have been investigating him since he came down the escalator. Trump says if Democrats win Georgia, Democrats will take over farms and radical Democrats will abolish the Senate filibuster and ram through the most left-wing agenda while destroying our military through lack of funding. He says tell Senators to end Section 230. He says that’s the only thing Big Tech fears.

7:38 PM: Trump claims Georgia’s governor and secretary of state are afraid of Stacey Abrams. Trump now talking about getting to know a lot of legislators and having some in his “pocket” as he pulls out a list. Trump now asking for signature verification before name-checking more legislators.

7:37 PM: Trump says he won all over the place except in swing states. He claims the election was rigged and says we can’t let it happen to Loeffler, Perdue.  Trump now claiming “hundreds of thousands” of illegal votes were cast and poll watchers were thrown out.

7:35 PM: Trump talks about receiving the highest percentage of non-white votes for a Republican since the 1960s. He talks about winning 18 of 19 bellwether counties. Trump wonders how Joe Biden got 80 million votes but only gets 1,000 people online to watch his Thanksgiving address.

7:31 PM: Trump says he got the most votes for a sitting U.S. president and insists he didn’t lose. He says they found a lot more ballots. Trump says he received most votes than any other incumbent in history and “we lost.”

7:27 PM: Trump says he is here to ensure that Loeffer, Perdue win the most important election runoff in American history.

Trump says you have to make sure Georgia’s governor “gets a lot tougher” and he says people have to make sure votes are counted and ballots aren’t thrown away.

He talks about the importance of Senate committees and Georgians will decide whether their children will grow up under socialism or freedom. He says Democrats want to go further than socialism and usher in a “communistic” type of system.

He says Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the two most radical candidates. Trump says they rigged the presidential election and insists he is still going to win it. He says they are going to try and rig the runoff.

“We continue to fight,” Trump says. “We’ve had some great moments.”

7:25 PM: Melania introduces Trump. Crowd chants “four more years.” Trump claims he won Georgia and “lots of other places.” Trump talks about being five down in Florida and winning by “a lot.” Trump says this has to be the first time someone lost the election after winning Florida and Ohio before saying he’s still fighting. He talks about numbers coming out of “ceilings and leather bags” that makes you wonder what’s going on. He says he’s thrilled to be back in Georgia and wishes everyone “Merry Christmas.”

Trump sends along prayers to Loeffler’s staffer who passed away in a car accident yesterday.

He also expresses warmest wishes to people suffering from COVID before talking about the vaccine. He says even some of his “enemies” are calling it a “medical miracle.” He says his administration should “always get credit” for the vaccine.

7:20 PM: Melania Trump thanks the crowd for coming out to support Trump, and she says “we must keep our seats in the Senate.” She says it is more important than ever for Georgians to exercise their right to vote in the runoff.

7:15 PM: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump get off Air Force One. Rally about to get started. “Defund Democracy” signs in the crowd.

7:05 PM: Loud cheers for Air Force One. Rally should be starting shortly.

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OPINION: “He says Voter ID laws need to be passed after the runoff along with citizen confirmation.

Yes,  Americans agree with that statement from President Trump 1000%.

The President is teaching our Country to be proud and never allow anyone from the ‘inside’ or ‘outside’ of our country to destroy  our great country for the sake of power over American freedom of democracy and speech.

[nwbeerguide]

Benefiting Bellwether Housing, Ballard Brewed Winter Beer Festival is this Saturday.

Press Release

SEATTLE --- What better way to launch the holiday season than with local Ballard breweries and ten tastes of winter brews at the Ballard Brewed Winter Beer Festival at Hales Palladium! And even better, all proceeds go to benefit Bellwether Housing, Seattle’s largest nonprofit provider of affordable housing.

On Saturday, November 2nd, Bad Jimmy’s, Hales Ales Brewery, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Lucky Envelope Brewing, Maritime Pacific Brewing Company, NW Peaks Brewery, Obec Brewing, Peddler Brewing, Populuxe Brewing, Reuben’s Brews and Stoup Brewing will come together under one roof, Hale’s Palladium, to pour tastings of their Winter beers and ales.  Each will bring two beers, one of which will be released for the first time that day.

Their will be two sessions for this event to accommodate demand.

Session one will run from 2 – 4:30 PM and feature music by Ranger and the Re-Arrangers.

Session two will run from 5 – 7:30 PM and feature music by Pickled Okra.

Food will be available for purchase at both sessions from Frelard Tamales.

“We are so thankful to the Ballard Brewery District,” says Amy Besunder, Director of Fund Development and Communications, Bellwether Housing. “To date, they have raised over $30,000 through events to support affordable housing in the Seattle area. We are happy to have their partnership in this critical effort.”

When:  Saturday November 2nd, 2019 Session One -  2 – 4:30 PM Session Two – 5 – 7:30 PM

Location: Hale's Ales Palladium 4301 Leary Way NW

ADMISSION Advance tickets now available at Eventbrite. $30 advance/$40 advance with commemorative t-shirt $35 at the door Admission includes a tasting glass and eleven 4 ounce pours

About Bellwether Housing:

Bellwether Housing builds and manages affordable housing that makes opportunity accessible to people of diverse backgrounds. We envision communities where people of all incomes and backgrounds share in the opportunity and prosperity of our region.  Bellwether has developed, owned and operated housing for low-income individuals, families, seniors and households transitioning out of homelessness since 1980 --in total, 2,100 units in 32 buildings throughout Seattle serving 3200 people.

About the Ballard Brewery District:

The Ballard Brewery District in Seattle is home to eleven craft brewing establishments all within walking distance to one another. Each brewery has a unique and eclectic vibe. From IPA’s to saisons, cask brews to pale ales, blondes to browns, the District has a beer bounty sure to appeal to every beer lover.

from Northwest Beer Guide - News - The Northwest Beer Guide http://bit.ly/2WsbcbJ

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So my local MP, Wayne Long of Saint John-Rothesay, announced on his Facebook page that he will not seek re-election at the next election.

He was first elected as Liberal in 2015 when Justin Trudeau led his party to a majority government.

My riding tends to be a bellwether in that it usually votes with the majority party so I’m a little concerned that between my MP and Marc Garneau announcing his retirement, there’s a sense among the Liberals that they’re going to get turfed in the next election.

Which means Dollarama Ron deSantis has a clear shot at becoming our next PM.

Because Kahless forbid we give Jagmeet Singh a shot.

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The key county for Wisconsin Democrats#key #county #Wisconsin #Democrats

The key county for Wisconsin Democrats#key #county #Wisconsin #Democrats

Dec. 29, 2022, 4:00 PM UTC By Shaquille Brewster and Kailani Koenig NBC News reporters tracked seven bellwether counties as part of the “County to County” project for the 2022 midterm elections. Here’s some of what they learned. Home to the University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin’s state capital of Madison, Dane County provided a clear measure of Democratic enthusiasm in the battleground state…

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Addictions and Other Vices 897 - Fix Mix Nov 9

Addictions and Other Vices Today *3pm Repeats Saturday 2 pm EST bombshellradio.com Thanks to all the artists, labels and PR companies that submitted tracks. Fix Mix 897 - Simpier Things / James Wood - Head Shrinker / S D Charlton - Rumours (Radio Edit) / Jasmine Rose - Amazon / Rob Munk - Be Your Lover / Yumi And The Weather - Explode / Michele Ari - The Bell / Emily Breeze - Dystopian Mirror / The Bellwether Syndicate - Forever's Where You Are / Keeley - Magiclands / Blackbirds FC - A Bite Without A Mark / SICKY - Lost in this Moment / Paul McCann - Parallel Lines / Crossword Smiles - Papercuts / Indigo Bay - Time Flies / Karmacoda - A Moment / Magic Seas Addictions and Other Vices  -      Read the full article

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Top 5 Portfolio Strategies for 2025: Maximize Your Returns [Expert Picks]

The financial landscape is evolving fast — and if your portfolio management strategies are still stuck in 2020, you’re likely missing out on real growth opportunities. With 2025 just around the corner, investors must rethink and realign their portfolios based on current data, emerging risks, and new technologies. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just beginning your wealth-building journey, strategic portfolio management in Gurgaon and other financial hubs across India is becoming increasingly vital. Here are five powerful strategies to guide your next move.

1. Dynamic Asset Allocation Based on Life Goals

Gone are the days of static investing. One of the strongest portfolio management strategies for 2025 is goal-based allocation. Whether you're saving for retirement, a second home, or your child's education — your investments must align with specific, measurable outcomes.

How to implement:

Map your goals across time horizons: short (1-3 years), medium (3-7 years), and long term (7+ years).

Allocate risk accordingly — equities for long-term goals, fixed income for short-term.

Review your portfolio every six months.

Pro Tip: Use digital tools or professional Portfolio Management Services to automate and optimize your allocations.

2. Embrace Thematic and Sectoral Trends

According to recent portfolio management trends published in 2024 by BlackRock and Morningstar, sectors like clean energy, health tech, and AI-based businesses are projected to outperform broader indices.

Why it works:

Thematic investing helps you ride long-term macroeconomic and technological trends.

You can gain exposure through mutual funds, ETFs, or PMS.

Be Cautious: This approach carries higher risk — balancing it with core holdings is essential.

3. Risk Parity and Tactical Rebalancing

Traditional 60:40 equity-debt models are now outdated. In 2025, successful investors are adopting risk parity models — where risk is evenly distributed across asset classes instead of capital.

Steps to apply this strategy:

Measure volatility of each asset in your portfolio.

Reallocate funds to ensure no single asset dominates your risk profile.

Consider rebalancing quarterly based on market shifts.

For investors in rapidly growing cities like Gurgaon, where HNIs and professionals are increasingly seeking sophisticated models, Portfolio Management in Gurgaon is seeing rising demand for such dynamic strategies.

4. Sustainable and ESG Investing

Sustainability is no longer a buzzword — it's a performance metric. MSCI’s 2024 report shows that ESG-focused funds delivered higher risk-adjusted returns than traditional ones.

Why ESG works:

Companies with strong governance and ethical practices outperform during downturns.

Investors are rewarded with stability and long-term value creation.

Add ESG screening to your portfolio management strategies to align your investments with your values and maximize returns.

5. Leverage AI for Predictive Rebalancing

AI isn’t just changing how we work — it's transforming how we invest. AI-powered tools use algorithms to:

Predict market corrections

Suggest ideal buy/sell timing

Personalize asset allocation based on your risk appetite

2024 saw the rise of AI-based Portfolio Management Services across India, especially in fintech-forward cities like Bangalore and Gurgaon.

Final Thoughts

Adapting your portfolio management strategies to reflect 2025’s realities is no longer optional — it’s the only way to stay ahead. Diversification, goal alignment, risk mitigation, sustainable investing, and AI-backed insights are the tools modern investors need to win.

Take the Next Step with BellWether

At BellWether, we don’t just manage portfolios — we help build financial legacies. Whether you're a growth-focused investor or looking for long-term wealth preservation, our tailored Portfolio Management Services combine the best of market intelligence, trend analysis, and personalized strategy. Based in India, we also offer specialized Portfolio Management in Gurgaon for professionals and HNIs.

What are the best portfolio management strategies for 2025?

The top strategies include diversification across asset classes, goal-based investing, risk-managed tactical allocation, sustainable investing, and AI-driven rebalancing. These approaches help investors stay agile and maximize returns in 2025.

FAQs

1. How often should I update my portfolio management strategy? Ideally, review your portfolio every 6 months. However, if there's a major life event or market disruption, adjust your strategy accordingly.

2. Are Portfolio Management Services suitable for first-time investors? Yes. Modern PMS platforms now offer entry-level options, and professional guidance helps beginners avoid costly mistakes while maximizing early gains.

3. What’s the minimum investment for portfolio management in Gurgaon? While it varies, most PMS providers in Gurgaon offer services starting at ₹25 lakhs. However, some firms have bespoke solutions for smaller portfolios.

4. How is ESG investing different from regular investing? ESG investing filters companies based on environmental, social, and governance criteria. It focuses on long-term ethical returns rather than short-term profits.

5. Is AI reliable for managing portfolios? AI enhances data analysis and decision-making but should complement, not replace, human judgment. At BellWether, we blend both for smarter portfolio outcomes.

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Most PMS schemes beat Nifty50 in September, shows data

Most PMS schemes beat Nifty50 in September, shows data

Fifty-five per cent, or 140 out of 253 PMS schemes under consideration, outperformed the Nifty50 in September. The schemes returned 3.3 per cent, on average, better than the 2.8 per cent generated by the benchmark. The top performing strategies for the month included Invesco’s Caterpillar (9.97 per cent), followed by Green Portfolio’s Dividend Yield (9.93 per cent) and Bellwether Capital’s…

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Stay vigilant — Michigan's increases in cases, hospitalizations, deaths may be bellwether for country. Beth Mole - Apr 8, 2021 11:20 pm UTC Enlarge / A sign requiring protective face masks in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Even as the pace of vaccination in the US nears a heartening 3 million per day,…

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Stay vigilant — Michigan's increases in cases, hospitalizations, deaths may be bellwether for country. Beth Mole - Apr 8, 2021 11:20 pm UTC Enlarge / A sign requiring protective face masks in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Even as the pace of vaccination in the US nears a heartening 3 million per day,…

[nwbeerguide]

Register for this year's Ballard Putt Putt & Brew Crawl to benefit Bellwether Housing

Press Release

Lucky Envelope Brewing, Populuxe Brewing, Reuben’s Brews and Stoup Brewing are hosting the 3rd Annual Ballard Putt Putt & Brew Crawl to benefit Bellwether Housing, on Sunday, June 2nd.  Proceeds will support Bellwether Housing’s Resident Services Coordination Program, which connects Bellwether residents in need of support to community resources and services.

 The entry fee of $40 per foursome includes a souvenir for each player, access to the awards ceremony and great prizes. Registration is currently open and available on a first-come, first-served basis at each of the breweries. Teams must register in person at one of the four breweries. Each participating brewery can sign up a maximum of 15 teams.

 Tee time begins at 1 PM, and teams should start at the brewery at which they registered. Holes of varying design and difficulty will be set up at each brewery. Reuben’s Brews will host the awards ceremony at 5 PM at their Taproom (5010 14th Ave NW). All score cards must be turned in by 4:30 PM. to the scorekeeper at Reuben’s Brews.

 Awards and trophies will be presented for 1st Place Team, 2nd Place Team, 3rd Place Team and Best Team Costume. 

Attendees can also participate in a 50/50 raffle conducted by Bellwether Housing. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 at each brewery. The proceeds will be collected, counted and brought to the awards ceremony at Reuben’s Brews. The winner of the ticket drawing will receive 50% of the jackpot and 50% will benefit Bellwether Housing.  Winners must be present to collect their prizes.

Entry fees, raffle proceeds, direct and in-kind donations will benefit Bellwether Housing. Bellwether Housing builds and manages affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, adults with disabilities, young people starting out, and people transitioning out of homelessness. Founded in 1980, Bellwether provides over 2,200 affordable homes in 32 buildings throughout Seattle. Our Resident Services Coordination team supports residents to lead stable, healthy, and fulfilling lives in their Bellwether homes by connecting them to services, resources, and enrichment programs.

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Sunday, June 2nd, 2019

1 to 4:30 PM - Putting at the four breweries

5 PM - Awards Ceremony at Reuben’s Brews’ Taproom

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Lucky Envelope Brewing, 907 NW 50th Street, Seattle, WA 98107 Populuxe Brewing, 826 NW 49th Street, Seattle WA 98107 Reuben’s Brews’ Taproom, 5010 14th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98107 Stoup Brewing, 1108 NW 52nd St., Seattle, WA 98107

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from News - The Northwest Beer Guide http://bit.ly/2Y6Z9Qm

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Stay vigilant — Michigan's increases in cases, hospitalizations, deaths may be bellwether for country. Beth Mole - Apr 8, 2021 11:20 pm UTC Enlarge / A sign requiring protective face masks in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Even as the pace of vaccination in the US nears a heartening 3 million per day,…