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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Top 5 Streaming Platforms For Family Entertainment
The entertainment industry is on the boom, and is divorcing the old way of watching movies/TV shows – the cable television.
We are leaps forward by virtue of streaming platforms and how!
As a significant progress, these streaming platforms are no more a thing about entertainment anytime, anywhere, and have entered our drawing rooms for the big-screen leisure.
We've listed out 5 streaming platforms with all the information you'll ever need to make an informed choice.
Description: Netflix is a global streaming application with an unassailable lead over each of its counterparts in the industry. With a surfeit of movies and TV show content on Netflix, your family entertainment only knows the upswing. Netflix has an edge, as there are a number of record-spinning, well-acclaimed series, which are only exclusive to this streaming space. Besides the exhaustive list of content, Netflix is a lead-maker in terms of its easy build and sleek interface.
Supported Platforms: You just name it! Netflix is compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows. It works a breeze on various gaming consoles, including Xbox, PlayStation and Wii. Not just this, you can have Netflix content on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Tivo and lots more. Some devices, like that of Smart TVs, come pre-loaded with the Netflix app. In totality, there are thousands of devices on which Netflix works effortlessly and provides entertainment on a grand level.
- Available for use in over 190 countries. It like almost the globe.
- A standardized interface the looks and feels alike on every device.
- Equipped with storage content for future viewing.
- A separate kid section with content, suitable for children.
- Content relayed in 1080p HD with 5.1 surround sound.
- An active subscription is your only means of access to Netflix. You cannot access Netflix's library if your subscription ends.
- As Netflix needs an internet connection, it ends up eating the entire data sooner than you expect.
Website: netflix.com
Google Play Movies
Description: Google Play Movies is pretty much a go-to platform, having scores of movies and TV show choices, which you can either purchase, or watch on rent. At first, it is digital entertainment hub for Android, but there is even a Google Play version for the iDevice users as well. As Google Play provides HD content, and also comes with the feature of 4K Ultra 4D video play for the hand-picked titles, it is an ideal proposition for home theatre enthusiasts.
Supported Platforms: Being a product by Google, which is also the creator of Android, Google Play works seamlessly on all Android devices, including the smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes and more. Fortunately, there is a separate iOS Google Play app for free downloads. While the iOS users are restricted to buy the Google Play content through app, they can always access the content on PC or an Android device, and transfer the files to their iPhones and iPads.
- Offers ease of use; sleek and minimalistic interface.
- The iOS app is also very convenient to handle.
- Highly scalable and open to all the comers looking for good stuff to watch.
- HD content, with some flicks presented with 5.1 surround sound.
- Allows saving the content for offline watching.
- Expensive, as rentals are sometimes too much depending upon the movie/TV show you've chosen for viewing.
- No blanket subscription plan. The more you watch, the more you pay!
- A more bendable approach while putting forth the content, as there are many movies and TV shows you can't rent. Straight purchase is what you are compelled to do!
Website: play.google.com
Description: Comparisons, on all levels, stop at Showbox, for the reason that it's far, far better than its rivals by all measures. If there is any streaming pavement, capable of shaking up the Netflix's dominance in the markets, it's Showbox. With an extensive collection of movies/TV shows and excellent compatibility with different devices, it is certainly a choice to be made, losing no time at all. The content available is free, even the HD one.
Supported Platforms: Showbox ensures entertainment in full swing, for its ability to sync with a wide variety of devices, and deliver your favorite movies on your family couch. Apart from the iOS, Windows, and Android, Showbox APK is perfectly equipped to function on Blackberry, and with Kindle and Chromecast.
- User-friendly interface that makes you learn the ropes.
- Chromecast-friendly.
- Widest range of movies/TV shows, available for free.
- Support for HD content.
- Requires one-time installation only.
- Great download speeds.
- Instances when it crashed due to busy networks. But, that's just a rarity.
- A good portion of your data goes into making Showbox run.
Website: showboxappdownload.co
Hulu Plus
Description: Hulu Plus is synonymous to complete entertainment, with an expanded set of library, having complete episodes and original series. The steaming launcher makes a fantastic claim of having something for everyone, as it covers almost every genre under its ambit, be it the romance, thrill or kids. It's a common favorite for allowing subscriptions that are easy to join and cancel anytime. Hulu Plus has both limited-ads and no-ad plans available for its users.
Supported Platforms: Hulu, the streaming lodestar, is accessible by a choice of devices powered by iOS, Android and Windows. Besides these, you can easily cast Hulu's content using Xbox One, Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, PlayStation 4, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Kindle Fire, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U, PS Vita, Nook, Smart TVs and a raft of other devices as well.
- Simple to ease, easy to navigate.
- Brings all forms of entertainment under one umbrella, be it live, originals, on-demand or library content.
- Delivers remarkably a good mint of content – full-length episodes and original series.
- Both ad-supported and ad-prohibited content subscriptions.
- With a determined approach to bring the quality content on board, Hulu lacks the variety. It has less, but the best!
- Even ad-prohibited subscriptions have adverts. Not many, not coming in regularly, but there, to interrupt your viewing.
Website: hulu.com
Terrarium TV
Description: Terrarium TV can be rightly touted as a headway in the sphere of streaming cinema, offering movies/TV shows in massive numbers for no charge at all. Using Terrarium TV, the best of global cinema is at your fingertips, available on the move, in high definition even with suitable devices. If Terrarium maintains its streak the way it has been for a while, it can easily overthrow the likes of Showbox and Netflix – something that would be fun to watch.
Supported Platforms: Terrarium TV works consistently well on devices, powered by iOS, Android and Windows.
- A constellation of movie/TV content for anytime watching.
- Chromecast-friendly.
- Build a list of favorites and watch, even when offline.
- Offers ease of usage.
- Subtitles available in many languages.
- Loud ads can be muted.
- Sporadic occurrences when subtitles appeared had no sync with the visuals.
- Consumes much of your phone's memory.
- Slow downloads, but sometimes.
Website: terrariumtv.org


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Kayah Resort
A corner of blissful tranquility in a region rich in cultures and legends
If Kayah Resort was to be described in a single word it would be tranquil. Located at the edge of town in the state capital Loikaw, it is just 5 minutes drive from both the airport and the bus station. The tranquility of the resort is set off by the mature cedar trees shading the grounds and well-maintained gardens. Arriving under a tastefully-designed wooden porch, guests are struck by the remarkable view across the pool and beyond to the golf course, lake and rolling mountains on the horizon.
"We are the only resort in Loikaw. None of the other hotels can offer a beautiful swimming pool like ours," said U Nay Myo, Hotel Manager of Kayah Resort.
Located to the front of the hotel between the reception hall and road, the pool is surrounded by wooden decking and lounge chairs. The area is bordered with glass paneling so as not to obstruct the fantastic views beyond, though this means passers-by on the road below may catch glimpses of guests by the pool as they drive by. Soon, a poolside bar will be constructed to serve drinks and snacks to guests as they lounge and swim.
"Coming soon we plan to open a pool bar. We hope to start work on that next month," said U Nay Myo.
The architecture and design of the resort are strong points – subtle luxury is a theme throughout with the main building a low, wood-and-stone structure with wrap-around deck. Rooms are located in bungalows which are well spaced out maximizing privacy. These factors, along with generous verandas and leafy surrounds, evoke a log cabin-like experience.
The resort has two room types – deluxe rooms (some with a pool view) and executive suites. Deluxe rooms are a generous 320ft2, naturally bright and tastefully furnished, though the bathrooms are a bit of a squeeze. The executive suites are large (1250ft2) with two bedrooms accommodating up to 6 people. They feature well-equipped kitchens, dining and lounge areas which are well designed and comfortable opening onto a large wooden deck.
The restaurant and bar on site offer lunch and dinner at fair prices. The menu is made up of mostly European dishes with some Asian staples to satisfy all tastes. Breakfast served at Kayah Resort is a buffet of mostly western food – chicken sausage, crispy bacon, eggs and French toast. The chunky muesli with yoghurt deserves a thumbs up while cheesy pasta for breakfast was a little odd.
Hotel staff in Myanmar are always friendly and warm but those at Kayah Resort are particularly gracious and professional. According to U Nay Myo, all members of staff are Loikaw locals who receive on-the-job training as well as skill-building and language classes on an ongoing basis. He explains:
"New staff get training when they join but also regular language and service training monthly."
Apart from a small number of adventurous travellers, Kayah State wasn't popular as a destination until recently. This was due to area restrictions as well as a lack of facilities for visitors. Now however, travellers can fly to Loikaw from Yangon on a 50 minute fight with Myanmar National Airlines. There is now easy access to an abundance of activities and sights to keep every traveller busy as well as good-quality restaurants and hotels.
"Tourism in Kayah has only opened to international tourists very recently. In the last two or three years the number of travellers has increased. Depending on our guests' requests, we always try to assist them," said U Nay Myo adding that, "tours, car and driver hire and local guides can all be arranged by us."
The hotel provides bicycles and riding around the area is enjoyable and a good way to observe local life. Guests may also play a round of golf at the nearby course. Most guests come to the area to visit villages where Kayan women – famous for the brass coils they wear around their necks – live in their smoky wooden houses. These tours should be arranged through the local 'inclusive tourism' project (094 28017074/ 099 60107733) and are usually full day trips. There are a number of waterfalls, lakes, and a cave within driving distance of the Loikaw too.All in all, if you haven't already been, Kayah is a place to visit no matter what the season. Loikaw and its surrounds deserve at least a couple of days and Kayah Resort is an ideal place to stay while you are in the area.

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Phillip Pullman confirms His Dark Materials 'equal'/
To the delight of His Dark Materials fans, Phillip Pullman has confirmed that a "companion" trilogy to his HDM series is on the way - and that the first title in The Book of Dust is set for publication on October 19th! Needless to say we here at W&M are pretty chuffed about that, and we're sure we're not alone.
The new trilogy is being referred to as a 'companion' series by the author. But Pullman is also referring to them as an 'equal'. In speaking to American National Public Radio (NPR) Editor, Glen Weldon, Pullman explained his reasoning:
The story begins before His Dark Materials and continues after it...You don't have to read it before... this is another story that comes after it, so it's not a sequel, and it's not a prequel, it's an equal.
A little bit of semantic linguistics required, but the new trilogy will be set before and after the events of Northern Lights, The amber Spyglass and The Subtle Knife. We also know some additional details. Like, as The Book of Dust title suggests, that the bookswill explore the dust particle featured in His Dark Materials.
That's what I really wanted to explore in this new work. More about the nature of Dust, and consciousness, and what it means to be a human being.
Of course Pullman's series is in part so well-regarded because of the parallels we see between his narrative and the real world; because of the raw connection he conjures between readers and characters. We feel confident that will continue (indeed Lyra Belacqua and "an ordinary boy" will feature in the new series), but ultimately we're really looking forward to getting stuck into another Pullman trilogy!
Some additional thoughts to finish with:
- Hear from Pullman himself via this clip from BBC Radio 4 Today, and read a little more at NPR here.
- Not much reference to Pullman's 'other' His Dark Materials titles - Once Upon a Time in the North and Lyra's Oxford - doing the rounds. However, both are excellent extensions pf the HDM series and well worth your time!


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Join Dionne Brand & Project Bookmark Canada
at the Love Enough Bookmark
December 8, 2018
11 a.m.
Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, 1751 Lake Shore Blvd. West
(Between the Gzowski Monument and the mouth of the Humber River — see map.)
View the passage and plaque that mark the Toronto Lakeshore with a scene from Love Enough, our newest installation on the Canadian Literary Trail.
On the same day, we will launch an enhanced online exhibit for Love Enough, created by artist duo Accounts & Records, featuring an interview with and reading by author Dionne Brand.
Love Enough was published by Alfred A. Knopf Canada, a division of Random House Canada, in 2014.
Project Bookmark Canada invites you to travel the CanLit Trail —
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A Spotlight on Drip Email Campaigns: GrammarlyBy Elna Cain on April 26, 2017
Reading Time: 13 minutes
An Introduction to Grammarly
Grammarly is an online grammar checking tool used by countless students and writers to check their content for spelling mistakes, clarity, and consistency. It can also detect plagiarism and offers alternative word choices to improve the quality of your work.
As marketers, having proper grammar may not directly increase conversions on your landing pages, but having poor grammar and low-quality writing can certainly hurt your conversion rate.
A study by Global Lingo revealed 59% of people would not use a company that had obvious grammatical errors and spelling mistakes on its website or marketing materials.
Grammarly is a tool that gives autonomy to the small business owner and saves them money in the long run. If you can't afford a proofreader – or would prefer to remain self-sufficient – Grammarly makes for a great addition to anyone's toolbox.
[tweetthis]Using email campaigns to drive people to landing pages is a strong strategy to generate sales.[/tweetthis]
Defining Moments
Grammarly was founded in 2009 by Alex Shevchenko and Max Lytvyn and has grown to one of the most renowned proofreading services in the writing world. They reached number 55 of the Deloitte's Technology Fastest 500, fastest growing businesses in North America in 2014, and are still growing rapidly.
The company switched to a freemium model in 2015. Drew Price, Head of Product Marketing for the company said, "the company is focused on providing a sticky and powerful free version while making users aware of the expanded functionality available through Premium." This is reflected in their email marketing by using carefully selected statistics and adding value where they can without trying to shove their paid product in users' faces.
The company takes exactly the right approach to email marketing – not trying to go for the quick sell before forming lasting connections with users. This is summed up in Drew's advice to other marketers, "think long-term. Think of creating an optimal relationship."
Drip Campaign Email Examples
Nurture Campaign
Nurture campaigns are the most important drip campaigns you can run when it comes to the success of your business. Theses campaigns take potential leads and guide them towards parting with their cash and buying your product.
Every nurture campaign will be slightly different depending on your business model. Grammarly offers a free text editor which you can download, a browser extension and a premium service. If users only download the free text editor, Grammarly's first goal is to get them to download their browser extension and then they move onto nurturing their paid premium service.
Let's look at some of the emails from one of Grammarly's nurture campaigns.
Welcome Email
Welcome emails are the most important email in your nurture campaign and maybe your entire email strategy. They are your first point of contact with potential customers, and first impressions are crucial.
As Entrepreneur eloquently put it, "opportunity knocks once in an inbox." In a report by Return Path, their open rate was found to be 42% higher than other promotional emails. Make this exposure count!
Below is a welcome email you receive if you download the free text editor:
- According to Convince and Convert, 35% of readers will open an email based on subject line alone. Grammarly's line is effective – "Congratulations" emphasizes the value of the email as it makes the reader feel like they have gained something. It also adds scarcity as it implies they are getting access to something that is not available to everyone. The word "free" encourages the reader further to open as they know they are getting something for nothing and are not obliged to purchase anything.
- As part of a successful nurture campaign you must add value for your readers, show that you give formidable customer service and make the user experience smoother than silk. Grammarly enhances user experience from the start by giving the reader suggestions of features to try out in the very first email like Grammar Cards, Custom Dictionary, and more.
- Digital Branding Institute stresses the importance of a clear call-to-action in all of your emails. "An effective CTA helps to encourage your subscribers and increase conversions." Grammarly's call-to-action button is bold in red and does exactly as advertised – it takes you straight to the text editor.
- The number one rule of permission based marketing is that you add value for the reader before you ask the user to part with any money. Grammarly may drive away potential customers by offering the chance to "Go Premium" from the outset.
Newsletter Opt-In
- The subject line for this message is strong. It tells the reader exactly what they are going to get.
- A lot of companies add users to their newsletter lists without asking permission. But giving them an opt-in has its advantages, as pointed out by Vero, "If Grammarly added new users to the newsletter by default, they'd water down their own product by adding noise to the inbox. The opt-in request provides a cleaner experience and fosters a trusting relationship in the process."
- The best way to cultivate a relationship with readers is to use a conversational tone. The casual language "brand spankin' new" and "chock full" helps to connect with the reader.
- The call-to-action is clear, again highlighted with the red color. The phrase supporting the button, "click to get added to the list" has a handwritten font, which supports Grammarly's branding as a company that is all about improving your writing.
- I can't actually find anything wrong with this email – way to go Grammarly. Short and sweet with a clear subject line. If anything, the gray text on a dark background may be difficult for some readers to see. On the other hand, it does draw attention the red CTA button.
Browser Extension Download
Once Grammarly has added some value for the reader they start to try and influence their behavior.
- Although I blacked it out for example purposes, my name was included at the top of this email which contributes to the conversational tone of the message.
- Writing copy for the internet is a different beast to most other mediums because reader's attention spans are so short. Enchanting Marketing nails it by saying, "Web copy is scanned. Or glanced at. Not read." Using lots of sub-headings and short paragraphs helps to get around this. Grammarly follows the rules perfectly in this message. The reader can see the benefits of getting the browser extension – works across web, saves time, etc. – at a glance.
- The call-to-action is clear, emphasized by putting it twice.
- Repeating the call-to-action is a double-edged sword because shoving it in your reader's face too many times may be seen as pushy and could put them off.
[tweetthis]Grammarly takes the right approach to email marketing – they don't go for the quick sell before forming connections.[/tweetthis]
Re-engagement Campaign
Re-engagement campaigns can be the saving grace for users who are having second thoughts about your product. It's all about getting the campaign to the right people at the right time. Grammarly's re-engagements are triggered based on a number of factors including how much text has been checked by users, and which version of the product they are using.
Let's have a look at some emails from their re-engagement campaigns.
Re-engagement Email #1:
Below is an email sent to premium users who have not used Grammarly in the past week:
- This email is highly effective. Personalized statistics and writing hints and tips are a nice bribe of added value to get users to re-engage. If a user does not re-engage after receiving this message Grammarly can move the user along the funnel perhaps sending offers or more added value to tempt them back.
- Again, adding the reader's name adds to the conversational tone of the message.
- The concerned tone of the message helps to demonstrate excellent customer service. Grammarly wants to provide the best possible user experience to the reader with personalized statistics.
- The clever wordplay with, "welcome" and "welcomed" helps to intrigue the reader into clicking, learning more, and subscribing to Grammarly's newsletter.
- The "Where you're protected" section is a nice touch. Most people will notice the clever use of the on/off toggles. Some antivirus apps also use similar toggles. It shows how seriously Grammarly takes bad grammar and their commitment to helping users cut it out of their writing.
- It's only been a week and Grammarly is already marketing to their users. This carries the risk of putting users off their product, even if it's providing value at the same time.
Re-engagement Email #2
The next re-engagement email is sent to users at the start of the funnel. Those who are just using the free browser extension.
- Grammarly makes use of an interesting psychological phenomenon explored by Customer.io where people find it more painful to lose something than to gain it. Telling the user that they may miss around 36 mistakes a day if they choose not to reactivate their browser extension in bold, large text right at the start of the email helps to drive the message home. This opening statement is then supported with more stats, and one more to add to the loss aversion: an average of 210 minutes per week saved on proofreading. Then, social proof to coax the user back on board: 500000 people using Grammarly every day and over 10,000 sites.
- A short, simple summary at the end sets the reader up to click on the clear and concise call-to-action.
- I can't fault this email, it ticks all the boxes.
Compare and Contrast: WordRake
One of Grammarly's competitors in the proofreading sphere is WordRake. Let's take a look at some of their campaign emails in comparison to those already explored.
Welcome Email
And, as a reminder, here is Grammarly's welcome email campaign:
- The call-to-action coloring is not as clear as Grammarly's, but it does help with branding as it is one of WordRake's corporate colors.
- Social proof is a great persuading tool. WordRake capitalizes on this by including a testimonial. Since you can download a free trial of WordRake, users may not be fully committed to the product at this stage. Building trust early on can help to nurture leads.
- The tone of the email is very negative. In contrast to Grammarly's email where they talk about what you can do with the program, WordRake talks a lot about what you can't do.
- The call-to-action is trying to get readers to buy the paid version of the program. This is a very bad idea. At this stage users are unlikely to have used the app for enough time to make a decision about it. Plus, they are breaking the golden rule of marketing which is to add value before you try to make a sale.
- From a design perspective, there is little contrast to the fonts in Wordrake's message, and not much use of white space making it look busy and cramped compared to Grammarly's – where each section is clear and given room to breathe.
Writing Tips Opt-in
And Grammarly's
- The alliteration effect of the subject line keeps the tone light and fun. This is effective for selling proofreading as it can be a very dull subject!
- Again, WordRake makes good use of social proof with two testimonials in this message.
- The social sharing buttons in color makes them a lot more prominent than Grammarly's which is more conducive to sharing.
- Visually, Grammarly's email is a lot more appealing than WordRake's. Plain text emails have their place, but if you're a fan of well-designed emails, WordRake's could use some work.
- The main orange call-to-action is clear but the two hyperlinks add to the busyness of the email and aren't very clear at all.
Email Campaigns and Pagewiz
Using email campaigns to drive people to landing pages is a strong strategy to generate sales. But if your landing pages aren't fully optimized, you could be losing out on revenue. Pagewiz creates stunning landing pages that come with built-in A/B testing so that you can optimize them and keep them that way. They have many built-in integrations so that you can easily send your captured leads to email service providers such as Aweber, Salesforce and many more.
Wrapping It Up
Grammarly's freemium model means that they must tread lightly with email marketing. They execute this well with each campaign sensitive to the needs of the user. Drew Price, Head of Product Marketing sums up their ethos well, "there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Each campaign is created with a single goal in mind, based on the attributes of the target users."
They don't try to sell the user from the very first email, and they build well from their free product foundations.
For marketers, you can take a page out of Grammarly's book and rely on the user's experience of your product to gauge your marketing campaigns.
Over to you – have you picked up any new ideas after reading about Grammarly's drip campaigns? Maybe something you plan to implement in your own marketing funnels?
Also published on Medium.
Elna Cain is a professional writer living in Canada. She works closely with B2C and B2B businesses and has a background in marketing and psychology. She's been featured on OptinMonster, Social Media Today, Blogging Wizard and is a Huffington Post contributor.


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Moscow Gastronomic Festival in Maritozzo
From 1 to 31 October the annual Moscow Gastronomic Festival is held in the capital. Its main idea and philosophy is to tell as many guests as possible about the most interesting culinary projects in the city. To do so all the participating restaurants serve special tasting sets, which have the same price for all projects — 1900 rubles. Of course we also participate and we have prepared something special for our guests.
Our chef Andrea Impero is an Italian and he has been telling Muscovites about the true Italian cuisine and its flavors for almost a year. For the festival he has prepared a set of four courses that demonstrate the cuisine of the restaurant, but do not duplicate items from the main menu. It includes: literally rainbow grilled octopus (looks like suprematist painting), roasted rabbit with five sauces, tagliatelle of cuttlefish on tagliatelle pasta with cauliflower, and for dessert there is a refreshing cold soup of carrot and orange.


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Running Time: 128 min.
Release Date: November 23, 2005
DVD: June 20, 2006
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Cast: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Jeffrey Wright, Chris Cooper, William Hurt, Michelle Monaghan, Tim Blake Nelson, Amanda Peet, Christopher Plummer, Alex Siddig, Mazhar Munir, Said Amanis, Max Minghella
As a career CIA operative (George Clooney) begins to uncover the disturbing truth about the work he has devoted his life to, an up-and-coming oil broker (Matt Damon) faces an unimaginable family tragedy and finds redemption in his partnership with an idealistic Gulf prince (Alexander Siddig). A corporate lawyer (Jeffrey Wright) faces a moral dilemma as he finesses the questionable merger of two powerful U.S. oil companies, while across the globe, a disenfranchised Pakistani teenager (Mazhar Munir) falls prey to the recruiting efforts of a charismatic cleric. Each plays their small part in the vast and complex system that powers the industry, unaware of the explosive impact their lives will have upon the world.
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One of our affiliated coin, Viola is running a simple event today. Both Violet and Jamie have founded Lunch Actually 13 years ago, and they have grown to be leaders in this area in Southeast Asia.
Now they are going a step further, they are now launching Viola – the world's first AI driven platform for dating and relationships.
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Physical Therapy Covington, LA
STAR Physical Therapy Covington, LA, the original STAR clinic was our first location. When we opened the Covington clinic in 2001, we were initially located on the Hwy 190 Service Road, but as we grew and demand for our services increased, we needed a larger facility. In 2006 we finished construction at our present location, 340 Falconer Drive. This is a full-service, 11,500 square foot facility. It also contains STAR Fitness Center, which we created to provide fitness services to our patients as well as the community at large.
Our Physical Therapists are passionate about helping our patients return to their highest level of pain-free function. However, our biggest "win" is when we are also able to help a patient become engaged in an independent exercise program. We know it is only through a consistent, safe and effective exercise program, that individuals are able to reach and maintain their best health. To that end we have developed innovative approaches to exercise and coaching to help people of all levels of fitness succeed.
If you would like more information on our Fitness Coaching services, click here.
As of 2019, we have been voted Northshore's Best for 7 years!!
Jeff Reeves, MPT, Clinic Director
Jeff served in the United States Marine Corps from 1998-2002. He attended Misericordia University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and with his Masters of Physical Therapy in 2009. Jeff's treatment focus is Neck and Back Pain, Sports Injuries, Outpatient Orthopedics, Trigger Point Release, Integrated Dry Needling, Concussion Evaluation, Headaches and ALINE Orthotics.
Michael Parr, PTA
Mike received his undergraduate degree and Masters degree in Human Performance and Health Promotion with a minor in Exercise Physiology from University of New Orleans in 2002. He then went to Daytona State University to become a Physical Therapy Assistant in 2009. He loves taking care of patients, and helping them feel better. Mike is specially known for his caring manner and his willingness to spend as long as it takes to educate patients on their condition and how to get better.
Carol Becnel, PTA
Carol is one of our Physical Therapy Assistants in Covington. She loves helping our patients! Most patients remember her from her infectious laugh. If you are ever in the clinic when Carol is there, the chances are you will hear her laughing.
Carol really enjoys taking it slow with the senior patients. She loves working one-on-one with each patient for the whole session, making sure that every patient gets the most out of each visit.
In our Physical Therapy Covington, LA clinic we excel at treating the following types of conditions:
Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Problems
We utilize the Cervical and Lumbar spinal strength testing and spinal strengthening computerized equipment. This equipment allows us to measure an individual's spinal strength. It also allows us to safely and effectively strengthen the spinal muscles until normal levels have been achieved.
The vast majority of people who have suffered with neck and back pain for over 3 weeks have significant weakness in these areas. The MedX allows us to return many patients to normal spinal strength. We find that when this happens, there is a marked reduction of pain. In fact it is often the case that until a neck or back patient reaches normal strength, their pain remains very significant.
Additionally, we offer Speech Therapy services at our Covington location. Contact us for more information!
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Covington, LA 70433
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Tuesday 8 am – 5 pm
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I have blogged about this before but this issue is so ongoing! I feel I need to write something that will change the way all people think in the world (who don't act or present) about talking on camera. Very rarely do I meet someone who breaks the rule! Someone who, when I whip the camera out, says 'I bloody love being on camera. Get as close as you can. Don't worry about making me look thinner and give me as much harsh, unflattering light as you've got'. As a rule you probably don't want to do 'stuff' on camera. But WHY? We don't mind looking in the mirror and seeing ourselves – hmmmm, but we are in control of what we see, aren't we? We pull our mirror face and we know what works and what doesn't! Some people talk to themselves in the mirror and that's OK? We watch all of today's yoof nailing it on youtube with not a care in the world. So WHY do we fear the thought of seeing the person we spend every single second of every single day with – on camera??
Firstly, when I meet and greet companies and we talk about a film idea, I'm always overwhelmed by how interesting people's jobs are. How animated people are when they talk about wanting to show the world their brand; their ideas. I always come away from those meetings feeling really creative. They truly believe in their company. Wow! I'd think. So, it's my job to try and work with those ideas and creatively put them on screen. Often my main focus is to celebrate the work force – the real people behind the brand, to give their film lots of personality as well as identity. But AH OH! That means getting the beast out and filming folk, doesn't it? There's always a pattern when I meet my interviewee and we chat about life and what we're going to talk about and it goes like this (and if I was in their shoes I'd be exactly the same – I'm no Meryl). The thought of conveying the messages you so creatively talked about in that first meeting. That thought spirals out of control a little. You're worried you will say something stupid. You'll make a mistake. Will I get your best angle. You don't actually know what you're talking about. You have no control over the images that 'I' am seeing because you're not looking in the mirror. Your game face has turned to 'deer in headlights' face. You might start talking like the queen. You might sweat a little. You might use big words you've never used (in completely the wrong context). You might go blank. You might swear. You might look totally ridiculous. You might start talking in a painfully detailed real-time manner. You might faint and need to be air-lifted to the nearest hospital (you know what I mean). You have lost control of how you see yourself. You can't see those images and you don't feel comfortable.
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Manchester United invite Livingston wonderkid Matthew Knox for a third trial at Old Trafford
Striker has also visited Liverpool, Everton, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest while Rangers have had bids rejected
MANCHESTER UNITED have invited Livingston wonderkid Matthew Knox for a third trial next week, according to the East Lothian Courier.
The Red Devils are competing with a number of English clubs as well as Rangers for Knox's signature.
Livingston's 17-year-old striker last visited Carrington in August and has also paid visits to Liverpool, Tottenham, Everton and Nottingham Forest.
Keep up-to-date with all the latest transfer news and gossip ahead of the January window with SunSport's daily LIVE blog
He became the club's youngest ever player at 16 on Boxing Day last year and has made seven appearances for the Scottish third tier side this season.
During the summer Rangers had a number of paltry bids rejected, including one of just £75,000.
But United are now set to test Livingston's resolve with a bid of around £150,000.
It is thought that Sir Alex Ferguson could play a key role in persuading the biggest young talent north of the border to choose Man United over other suitors.
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Despite boss Jose Mourinho's less than impressive record in bringing through youth talent, United are actively looking to sign some of the biggest young stars in Europe.
They are competing with Chelsea and Arsenal for 20-year-old Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie and are set to enter the market for Genk's Jamaican winger Leon Bailey, who is also 20.


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Slipknot Release Official Music Video for 'Killpop'
"Summer's Last Stand" Headline Tour,
with Special Guests Lamb of God, Bullet for my Valentine and Motionless in White Kicks off July 24th in West Palm Beach, FL;
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Hard rock juggernauts Slipknot have released their official music video for their new single "Killpop." The clip, which was directed by the band's own Shawn "Clown" Crahan is streaming now over on the Slipknot's official YouTube channel. The new video arrives as Slipknot prepares to embark on their massive summer headline tour deemed the "Summer's Last Stand" tour. The coast-to-coast trek will see the GRAMMY® Award-winning group joined by a stellar line-up of special guests including Lamb Of God, Bullet For My Valentine and Motionless In White. The North American tour is set to kickoff July 24th at West Palm Beach, Florida's Cruzan Amphitheater and continue through early September where it will eventually wrap-up at Dallas, Texas' Gexa Energy Pavilion on September 5th (see attached itinerary). For full dates and ticket information please visit www.slipknot1.com.
Furthermore, Slipknot who recently completed the spring North American leg of their phenomenally successful "Prepare For Hell" are currently overseas for a series of headline festival appearances, with highlights including the United Kingdom's Download Festival, France's Hellfest, and many more. For complete details, please log on to www.slipknot1.com/events.
.5: The Gray Chapter, Slipknot's fifth studio album for Roadrunner Records and first since 2008's RIAA platinum certified chart-topper, All Hope Is Gone made a stunning chart debut upon its October arrival last year, entering the SoundScan/Billboard200 chart at #1 with sales in excess of 131,000 albums – the highest debut for a hard rock record in 2014. Furthermore, the album made an explosive chart impact around the globe, with #1 debuts in Japan, Australia, Canada, Russia, and Switzerland, alongside top 5 debuts in the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, Austria, New Zealand, Mexico, Denmark, and Finland. Furthermore, "Custer," the group's latest single from .5: The Gray Chapter is impacting now at rock radio outlets nationwide.
Along with its massive popular success, .5: The Gray Chapter has also proven one of 2014's most critically acclaimed releases, earning the group their eighth GRAMMY® nomination in the 'Best Metal Performance' category for their triumphant return with "The Negative One." The album was #1 on both Revolver's "20 Best Albums of 2014" and Guitar World's "50 Best Albums of 2014" rankings, while also earning inclusion on Rolling Stone and Loudwire's "20 Best Metal Albums of 2014" rankings. In addition, .5: The Gray Chapter was chosen as Metal Hammer's "Readers Album of 2014" and included on the "Critic's Choice: The Metal Hammer Top 50 Albums of 2014" tally. And as if all that weren't enough, Slipknot's return to rock action were also named by Rolling Stone as one of the "20 Biggest, Boldest Comebacks of 2014."
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Frost & Sullivan: Consumer Demand for Vehicle Stability and Safety Supports Market for All-wheel Drive Systems
17 Jun, 2014, 12:48 BST
-- OEM-supplier collaboration crucial to "rightsize" driveline components based on customer usage profiles in North America
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The growing demand for vehicle stability, safety, and enhanced driving dynamics is fueling the adoption of all-wheel drive (AWD) systems, particularly among the C (i.e. BMW X1 and Acura RDX) and D vehicle segments (i.e. Volvo S60 and Ford Fusion). AWD systems enable the secondary axles to engage before slippage occurs and ensure the active distribution of torque between axles when turning corners, thus lending the vehicle optimal power and stability on the road. On-demand AWD also improves fuel-efficiency allowing vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to counter the impact of soaring fuel prices on market growth.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Analysis of the North American All-wheel Drive Systems Market, finds that the market – comprising of part-time, full-time, on-demand, combination, and electric AWD (eAWD) systems – earned revenue of $11.66 billion in 2013 and is estimated to reach $14.98 billion in 2020. Market penetration of AWD systems is likely to be nominal over the forecast period – increasing from 32 percent in 2013 to 37 percent in 2020. On-demand and combination AWD systems are expected to contribute 45 to 50 percent of total revenue and hold a market share of 50 to 52 percent in 2020.
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"The Detroit-3 OEMs currently dominate the AWD market, followed by Asian and German OEMs – who respectively hold 35 percent and 10 percent of the revenue potential," said Frost & Sullivan Automotive & Transportation Research Analyst Vikram Chandrasekar. "The Detroit-3 will continue to command the most revenue from AWD system sales and are likely to hold 50 percent of the market share through 2020."
However, the cost of sourcing AWD systems is expected to fall by only 5 to 10 percent in the coming decade. This comes as bad news to most OEMs, as they consider the high cost of sourcing front wheel drive (FWD)-based disconnect AWD systems a major factor that is holding them back. Although the implementation of disconnects on to the transfer-case within a target cost range has been feasible, OEMs and suppliers are struggling to adopt similar cost strategies for power transfer units on FWD-based AWD systems. Manufacturers need to overcome this obstacle as FWD-based architecture will soon be used for almost all passenger vehicles in North America.
"Rightsizing the driveline and disconnect driveline systems will be critical to the future of conventional AWD technology, even though this might threaten the growth of eAWD systems and restrict their use to a limited range of hybrid vehicle models," stated Chandrasekar. "OEMs should partner with AWD system suppliers to ensure effective rightsizing of driveline components based on customer usage profiles and expand their share in the North American market."
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Each month St. Rita of Cascia High School honors one student from each class to be the Mustang of the Month. In order for a student to be considered for the Mustang of the Month Award, he must excel or stand out in at least two of the following areas: academics, activities, athletics, spirituality or community service projects or programs. Nominees for Mustang of the Month are those students who are vital elements to what St. Rita of Cascia High School is all about and whose efforts, accomplishments and contributions to our community sometimes go unnoticed.
Nominations are open to all faculty and staff and final selection is determined by members of Administration and Student Life & Ministry.
Freshman Mustang of the Month – Carson Vetor
The member of the Class of 2021 chosen to be our February Freshman Mustang of the Month is Carson Vetor. Carson comes to us from Liberty Junior High in New Lenox and he is a member of the Christ Lutheran Church community.
Carson has already been very active during his first year St. Rita as a member of the Football and Basketball Teams, and he is currently preparing to take the field with the Baseball Team. Outside of his time at St. Rita, Carson assists a local basketball league. In the future Carson plans to get even more involved as he intends to run for Student Government.
One member of our St. Rita staff said of Carson, "He is always so energetic. He is always participating in class and helping those around him. Carson is a respectful student and is respected by his classmates. He demonstrates the characteristics of a Ritaman."
When asked about his experience as a Ritaman, Carson replied, "St. Rita was definitely a tough choice considering how far away I live from school, but I am glad I made the decision to come to here because of all the opportunities and new friends I have made."
Sophomore Mustang of the Month – Julian Juarez-Butler
Representing the Class of 2020 as our February Sophomore Mustang of the Month is Julian Juarez-Butler. Julian is a graduate of St. Mary Star of the Sea School where he is also a member of the parish community.
Julian is active in a wide range of activities at St. Rita. He is a member of the Spanish Club, Knights of Augustine, Cooking Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Soccer Club, Soccer Team, Vocals Group, National Foreign Language Week Committee and he is currently working with the Theater Group as an Assistant Director of the Spring Play. Julian also helps out at his grammar school with soccer practices and is a part of their Mexican Ballet Folklorico. In the future Julian also hopes to be apply to be a Big Brother, audition for the Fall Play and be inducted into the National Honor Society.
The following was said of Julian, "Julian is a consistently kind, hard-working, and reliable Ritaman. He is both fun and focused in class and has a willingness to try new ideas and activities in a way that should be admired by his peers."
When asked to speak about his experience as a Ritaman, Julian replied, "My time at St. Rita has been amazing. Being the only kid from my grammar school class, I have made many new friends that will continue to be by my side for the next two years. I will make the next two years at St. Rita the best years of my life! Go Mustangs!"
Junior Mustang of the Month – Brendan Patton
Representing the Class of 2019 as our February Junior Mustang of the Month is Brendan Patton. Brendan attended St. Cajetan School and is also a member of St. Cajetan Parish.
Brendan is a key member of the St. Rita Golf Team and is also involved with the Knights of Augustine and Stock Club. Outside of St. Rita, he helps to feed the homeless and assists his parish with various events.
In his nomination the following was said of Brendan, "Brendan is a true Ritaman. He is a hard worker and is diligent and serious about his academic progress. He strives to do his best in the classroom and never settles for mediocrity. He is respectful of his teachers and his peers, and so in turn he is respected by his teachers and his peers. He is a quiet leader on the Golf Team and he represents us well."
Brendan spoke of his experience as a Ritaman by saying, "I have had the best three years of my life while at St. Rita. I cannot wait to spend the next year with my Rita brothers."
Senior Mustang of the Month – Oscar Norman
Leading the Class of 2018 as our February Senior Mustang of the Month is Oscar Norman. Oscar came to St. Rita from St. Sabina School.
Oscar has served as a manager for the Football Team and is currently a Big Brother. This past summer he took part in the Summer Service Trip to Asheboro, NC where he assisted in building a house for Habitat for Humanity.
One teacher said of Oscar, "Oscar is a person who is always friendly and kind. He would help anyone with or without being asked and not expect anything in return. He is also a good student."
Speaking about his experience as a Ritaman, Oscar said, "My time at St. Rita has been a great time. I love all the friends that I have made."


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All of the orangutans in the world would probably only fit into a university football stadium. Today, scientists are announcing that just one of the sections of that stadium is actually an entirely different species. And it's already in danger.
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The international team identified Pongo tapanuliensis based on skull shape and genetic data from an isolated population of 800 orangutans in the Sumatran Batang Toru ecosystem. This number was almost certainly much larger in the past. The scientists had few samples for their research, but the robust analysis convinced them of the differences in this tiny group.
"We realised that these guys were special," study author Michael Krützen from the University of Zürich told Gizmodo.
Hints to a new orangutan species began popping up in genetic data a few years ago, explained Krützen. P. tapanuliensis has genetic markers in its mitochondrial DNA, a special set of DNA passed only from mothers to children, that looked more similar to the Bornean orangutans' than the nearby Sumatran ones. The team also acquired a P. tapanuliensis skull, whose shape seemed to differ substantially from the skulls of the other species.
A genetic analysis revealed that the new species likely split from the rest of the Sumatran population around 3.4 million years ago. They intermingled with the other Sumatran species occasionally, but this seemed to stop completely between 10 and 20,000 years ago. Female orangutans typically stay put, so any genetic material flowing between the populations would have to come from intruding males.
Erin Vogel, an anthropology professor at Rutgers not involved in the study, found the results exciting. "The new model presented here reveals a deep evolutionary split between the Batang Toru population and other extant [that is, opposite of extinct] populations," she told Gizmodo in an email. She noted that so long as scientists are calling Sumatran and Bornean orangutans different species, "then indeed this population should be considered a different species."
But the study has its limitations. The scientists identified P. tapanuliensis based on only one physical specimen and two individual genomes, according to the paper published today in Current Biology. The skull also fell within the possible ranges of skull sizes for the other populations, notes Vogel. And it's important to note that the species probably could interbreed. Many scientists don't consider interbreeding important when it comes to new species - it's not about if they can, but whether they actually would in the wild.
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Others didn't find the scant number of specimens a problem for identifying the species. "I used to work in a museum and sometimes you have very limited material available," especially in the case of fossils, said anthropology professor Vincent Nijman from Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom, who also wasn't involved in the study.
If the greater scientific community accepts P. tapanuliensis as a new species, then it would be an incredibly rare group - 800 people would only be enough to fit into a party at a large ballroom or warehouse. That means there's conservation work to do. Nijman thought this work was the responsibility of Indonesian government, and pointed out that the population is almost certainly in decline.
Krützen agreed that there was impending conservation work. "There's much pressure on this habitat," he said. "There's mining, a hydroelectric dam [proposal] that would encroach on the habitat of these animals. People hunt orangutans in that area. It wasn't our motivation, but now we hope this research will trigger more awareness of this unique isolated population."


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Member Spotlight: Aaron & Lisa
Aaron's Journey
My fitness journey started later in my life than I would like to admit. After college I found myself at 250 lbs and hated it. I ended up joining weight watchers and had great success with it, hitting as low as 163 lbs, but I did not incorporate any kind of physical activity. So, once I stopped watching what I ate I would balloon right back up. This went on for over a decade - gain weight, lose weight, then gain it all back. Craft beer and pizza were my priorities, health often didn't even factor in.
Fast forward to 2014 - I was 230 lbs (again), most of my clothes were tight and I hated the way I looked. Then, Lisa and I met a 50-year old amateur bodybuilder with a passion for helping others get into shape. We started working out with him at the Hoover Reservoir that spring, and by the fall we had both noticed significant changes. The workouts were grueling - the first one lasting only 20 minutes before we had to stop. That next week I could barely move. But, we were determined to make a change and kept going back. After a few weeks he added in a nutrition challenge. He gave us a new diet to follow for 6 weeks. It was bland and repetitive, but it worked. By that fall I was down 20 lbs!
Over the next three years we continued to workout at Hoover, joined a gym, did two Tough Mudders, ran four 5Ks, a 10K and a half-marathon. While I enjoyed lifting and running things always seemed to go stale after a while. I would feel like my progress was plateauing and I could never quite get down to the weight I wanted to be at.
Lisa had said she wanted to try CrossFit a number of times over the last few years. I wasn't enthused by the idea. I watched some videos and thought there was no way I was going to do that. Snatches looked impossible, the pace was ridiculous, and I had no idea what was up with those kipping pull-ups. We watched some of the 2017 CrossFit Games - I had to admit I like watching the athletes compete, but still never thought it was something that I would want to do. Then, Lisa told me she was going to sign up for a 101 class at CrossFit Clintonville. It was March and my weight had actually increased (not it a good way) despite my focus on HIIT training and attempting to lose weight since January. I was also getting tired of doing the same things over and over again. So, I reluctantly told her I would do the 101 class, but wasn't promising her that I would join the gym after that.
My mind was changed after the first class. I was surprised by how much I actually enjoyed the workout. It was refreshing to be doing something new and different. I also liked the competitive, yet encouraging nature of the WOD's (I pushed myself to the brink of hyperventilation just to win the first min-WOD). Sam and Ali were the coaches for the 101 series and made me feel like I could do the movements and WOD's (even if my kipping looked more like full body dry heaves).
Since joining I find it hard to sleep at night if I don't know what the next day's WOD is going to be, I get upset if I know that I'm going to miss a day, and I have even declined meetings at work if it would make me late to a class. I continue to see changes and improvements in my body and performance also. Since joining I have lost over 25 lbs and have actually RX'd several workouts. The staff and members at CFC have been great - everyone is welcoming and supportive - even when you are the last one trying to finish a workout! I look forward to the hero WOD's (Murph!) and have had my enthusiasm for working out renewed again (I have the urge to do some power cleans as I write this). I have gone from not being able to imagine myself doing CrossFit to not wanting to even think about not doing it. I look forward to every workout and can't wait for the next one…unless it involves wall balls - they are the worst (seriously, stop with the wall balls…please?!).
Lisa's Journey
I'll just say it. I was getting fat. No excuse really. I kept rolling through my 20's and 30's shoveling whatever I wanted into my face hole. In my late 30's I hated how my body had plumped up into someone I no longer recognized.
Aaron mentioned that fateful day at Hoover in 2014. It was 20 minutes of hell on the stairs—I didn't know if I'd puke or pass out. I'm pretty sure I remember making Aaron go get the car and pick me up as close as he could to the bottom of the stairs. Our trainer friend met us at Hoover every single Saturday and Sunday at 6am for a year. I loved the grueling work and the fast pace. It was intense and I started craving it. My mentality, physical ability, strength, and overall lifestyle changed drastically that year.
Since then I've continued working out six days a week with nutrition being a high priority. I can enjoy the occasional pizza now without falling off the wagon and being run over by it. The types of workouts I do vary based on what I'm training for. I love high intensity workouts and get bored pretty quickly just going to the gym to lift weights. I'm usually the one to find the next thing Aaron and I train for. He loves hearing me say, "Hey, I have a great idea, let's try…" and then he hesitantly agrees. I'm working us towards a Spartan race and another half marathon some day—he doesn't know it yet!
So how did we end up at CrossFit Clintonville? My love for weekend workouts on the stairs at Hoover and the need for the same intensity during the week. I was also hoping to find other people with a common interest, a genuine consideration for others, and a positive vibe. All roads kept leading to CrossFit. I resisted the urge for a long time because I didn't want to succumb to the fad. Earlier this year, I decided to give it a try and see how it would go. My only regret is having not joined sooner.
We checked out the websites of some of the local CrossFit gyms and are so glad we chose Clintonville. The coaches are supportive and each has a unique style that makes it worth showing up. The people in class are welcoming and encouraging.
I'm five months in and already trying to find some sort of newbie competition. I love it. I admit to frequently being the last person to finish a WOD and my brain can't comprehend snatches and jerks, for some reason. And don't get me started on the math! Nonetheless, every day I look forward to the sweat, hard work, and the fist bumps at the end when bodies are spread out all over the floor. Those are the best days.


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Saturday, November 12, 2011
October Totals for Springfield-Greene County
Total books read: 95
Total pages read: 26,304
Participants: 7
We might have slipped, but we're ready to rally!
Monday, November 7, 2011
October Totals for Marshall Libraries United
Books: 14
Pages, 4,313
Time: 4 hours
Pages, 4,313
Time: 4 hours
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
October Totals for U City
Total books: 96
Total pages: 24,605
Participants: 12
We may have been knocked off our throne this month, but we're already plotting our retaliation. *cue maniacal laughter*
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
SCCCLD is still kickin it!
SCCCLD is Always smooth like Keith Stone.......Oh Yeah!
October Stats:
113 Books
35,189 Pages
15 Participants
October Stats:
113 Books
35,189 Pages
15 Participants
October's Totals for Joplin Public Library
Missouri State Library October Stats
SCC Library October Totals
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MVC; the age old architectural pattern; has been trusted by developers around the world to separate responsibilities of a software program regardless of language and platform. Anyone working in iOS applications starts with this pattern and gets comfortable with it in a really short amount of time. But an iOS developer who has been in the industry for a while would be at least getting started to familiarize with the notorious Massive View Controller paradigm by now. This problem has been here like always, and there are a lot of great articles to understand the problem and how to reduce them. I'll list some of them which I found really helpful at the end of this blog post.
Memory management in Swift: Strong Reference & Retain CycleStandard
Swift uses ARC (Automatic Reference Counting) similar to Objective-C to track and manage application memory. In most cases, we don't need to bother about memory management by ourselves, the swift compiler will take care of it. But there are some cases where we need to deal with it by ourselves. I am going to discuss some of the common cases from those.
Dealing with Telescopic Constructors: Anti-PatternStandard
We all have been through situations, where we had to create classes with multiple constructors or constructor with a lot of dependencies (parameters). These classes tend to get bloated quickly with the over used constructor methods and too many parameters and starts messing with the default properties values. Whenever you find yourself into this situation you; my friend; have been trapped by a notorious anti-pattern called Telescopic Constructors or, Telescopic Initializers. The initial intention of this pattern was to simplify the process of working with classes with a lot of initializer parameters.
UITextView similar to rounded UITextField with dynamic heightStandard
Ever wanted to use an UITextView that looks like a rounded UITextFiled? Also, wished it will grow it's height as you type your text? Well, you are in luck! Here is the swift file you will need.
Strong vs Weak Reference in CocoaStandard
In iOS we always end up defining our instance variables as
@property (strong) or
@property(weak). But what does strong and weak mean, and when to use which one?
In cocoa, an objects memory is managed via a system called retain count. When an object is initialized, its retain count is increased by 1 from zero. And each time it is strongly referenced by someone, the retain count keeps increasing by 1. In ARC (a compile time feature of Apple's version of automated memory management, acronym of Automatic Reference Counting), it only frees up memory for objects when there are zero strong references to them, or simply put, the retain count is zero.
Creating your own COCOAPODStandard
Now a days it is fairly common to use CocoaPods to your project as the dependency manager for your iOS and MacOs projects. I have been using it for quite some time now; and to my utter delight, oh boy, I am glad I got to know how to use this masterpiece!
Now to a fairly uncommon scenario, what if you want to create your own pod?


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The Worldwide Business major, within the McDonough School of Business, offers glorious preparation for students involved in careers involving the coordination of human and materials resources towards the achievement of the international goals of the group. Account Administration – Inside an promoting agency the account supervisor or account government is tasked with dealing with all major decisions associated to a particular shopper. This can be extremely advantageous for a company as there isn't any sole duty on the company's facet as all risks, prices, duties and earnings of the business are shared by all involved.
Within the last yr, as well as core subjects taking the worldwide dimension to extra depth, you may specialise within the administration operate of your choice and choose different enterprise matters for detailed study. MATH128 prepares college students for MATH119, which is a required course for most School of Business Diploma programs.
Small companies are additionally increasingly participating in worldwide business: exporting, licensing, and negotiating strategic alliances with overseas partners. Internationalisation is a major driving power in todays business for sourcing as well as selling.
The influence on efficient worldwide management of the altering nature of business interactions between countries is also examined. Students may select to use a 3XXX enterprise stage language course taken at the College of Minnesota or overseas as one in all their depth lessons.
Tielman is a Licensed Provide Chain Professional (CSCP APICS) and has a Bachelors diploma in Advertising and marketing (SA) and a MBA in Worldwide Enterprise from the College of Edinburgh in Scotland. One of our workers members will keep up a correspondence throughout the next three enterprise days.


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Tales of The Cocktail Day 4 with Bacardi at the Beach on Bourbon st, Hendrick's Gin Tini Martini at Brennan's, Suntory at Pirates Alley, Diageo Jazz Feast at the CAC and Milagro at the Board of Trade on Friday, July 19, 2019.
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Enforcer And Warbringer Rock NOLA
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Forty-one days: that's how long these guys had been on the road before they reached their fans in New Orleans at Southport Hall. These road warriors don't tire easily, and they put their all into this show. Hailing from sunny, cheerful California, Warbringer brought the pain....
DomCon Gives It To New Orleans
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New Orleans has a certain flair for the decadent, and that includes all manner of adult fun. Consenting adults who enjoy taking things to the extreme descended upon the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel for DomCon, a convention featuring all things kink. In between the socials, contests, and play parties, people were invited to peruse wares that are made to entice your partner through pain.
Abita Brewing Debuts Abita 99
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Everyone loves beer, but they don't necessarily love all of the calories that come with it. As the craft beer industry grows around the state, so do the waistlines of those who love imbibing it. To help shave some of those empty calories off of your love of local beer without sacrificing flavor, Abita Brewery created Hop 99, a 99 calorie mild IPA with less than three carbs per 12 oz can!


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From our heart to yours...
It's taken me a while... but I finally feel like I am BACK!
I can't tell you how much your support means to me!
I'm taking some time this summer to get our Little Green Meal service to where we want it to be. I'm so excited to soon offer a London Pick Up Location, new recipes and packaging and some exciting new menu items.
We will be launching the new site in late September... stay tuned and thank you for your patience!


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Where are the needles and vodka bottles?
Would have appreciated mention of her coach, Kevin Branford.
Phil, your letter is all about Pit Bulls. An aggressive pit bull charging toward me? Yes, I'd fight it off/kill it if I could. Same with a Rottweiler and German Shepard, I suppose. Maybe Cujo too, if he was foaming at the mouth. But some of the shootings were little doggies, not charging, not being aggressive and the shooter just took off.
I ate there this summer. It was very expensive and all three burgers were RAW. I asked at least 5 different employees for 'help'. I finally walked up to the cashier area and asked for a manager of mangers. All the other 'managers' would grimace at the bloody meat and the raw, like oatmeal, veggie burger and say "sorry". The manager of managers kept telling me she was trying to meet me "half way". Half way to being cooked? I finally got my money back and went else to eat. Really sad. It will close sooner or later.
So we get to see a pretty gross pic of Tiffany Huntz but none of Dorene (Billek) Cardarelle because of safety concerns? Like the soldier commented on his career and the lack of money, I have two graduate degrees, speak multiple languages, and will NEVER make this much as a teacher, and Dorene was quite young (did it say 31?), without the proper degree and clears 80k to 90k?


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A former IBM campus in Somers, N.Y. may become a coed private high school that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning.
The Rockland/Westchester Journal News reports that the 723-acre office park would be transformed into a "world -class STEM, arts and design boarding and day‐school academy," according to a presentation made to the Town Board.
The school would be a for-profit entity, and the campus would serve up to 1,800 students in grades nine to 12. About 85 percent of those students are expected to live on campus, says Tim DiScipio, the head of Evergreen Ridge, the company seeking to develop the project.
The property is owned by 294 Route 100 LLC, which bought the site from IBM in 2017 for $31.75 million. The school, which is tentatively called Somers Academy, would lease the property from the landlord.
The parent company is a family-owned business based in Mexico that also bought the former PepsiCo campus in Somers.
The IBM property is currently zoned for office or college, and as a result, Evergreen Ridge will have to seek a zone change from the Town Board to move forward.
The exterior of five existing buildings, designed by architect I.M. Pei, would be maintained, and the interior would be converted to accommodate classrooms and student housing. The 3,200 parking spots on campus would be reduced to 600 to create facilities such as athletic fields.
The annual tuition is expected to be about $49,000 for residential students and $37,000 for commuting students.
The conversion of 1.2 million square feet of vacant office space into a school would significantly improve Westchester county's office market vacancy rate.


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Class Descriptions
Ballet, Tap, Jazz and more... Melrose Dance Academy has it all! See below for a full list of classes which are designed to increase your dancer's desire to learn and grow.
Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms and will maximize technique and longevity in a career of dance. It provides grace, poise, and technique needed to be proficient in all other areas of dance. Ballet classes will help dancers with posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Students are taught proper body placement, body alignment, barre and center floor work, along with across the floor combinations.
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun.
Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz to help develop a well rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations.
Musical Theater
A class blending the three key components of musical theater: dancing, singing and acting. Students will focus on each individual component before collaboratively fusing the three techniques together to form a full musical theater performance piece to songs from today's best, well-known musicals. This class includes a proper warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions.
This class is a combination of ballet and jazz that challenges dancers to use choreography and movement to interpret music and express emotion. Dancers learn to express emotions derived from lyrics to convey the dance's meaning. It emphasizes interpretation of music lyrics while telling a story with movement that can be fluid or abstract. This class is designed for intermediate to advanced students with previous training in ballet.
Hip Hop
Hip hop is a high-energy class that will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
Acro focuses on flexibility, muscle control, balance, tumbling technique, and strength. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique, teaching such skills as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance and contortion tricks. This class is designed to allow each student to grow and develop at their own rate.
PreSchool/Kinder AcroDance: Ages 3 to 5 yrs, no tricks required
Beginner Acro: No tricks required.
Intermediate Acro I: Forward roll, Cartwheel (two hands and one handed), Bridge from laying down, Round off, handstand.
Intermediate Acro II: Forward roll, Cartwheel (two hands and one handed), Bridge from standing up and laying down, Round off, Back walkover/limber, Front walkover/limber, handstand.
Advanced Acro: Forward roll, Cartwheel (two hands and one handed), Bridge from standing up and laying down, Round off, Back walkover/limber, Front walkover/limber, handstand, Aerial or dive cartwheel, Front Handspring, strong enough to start spotting for back hand spring.
Preschool AcroDance
This class is designed to introduce physical literacy, coordination, creative movement and basic acrobatic skills to students aged three to five years.
Creative Movement
A 30 minute class for 2 year olds. This class uses props and exciting music to emphasize the creative art of dance. Some of the skills learned and carried beyond the dance classes include communication skills, memory development, and social involvement.
A free flowing form of dance with elements of modern, jazz, ballet, lyrical and styles unique to itself. This class encourages natural movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self-expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and body alignment.
3-4 Yrs Ballet/Tap Combo
This is an introductory class for our 3 & 4 year olds containing ballet, creative movement, and tap. Young dancers will learn the basic ballet steps while learning how to follow direction and imitate movement and gross motor skill development games in a positive and fun environment. Engaging music is used to get these little ones inspired to dance.
This class is for members of our Performance Team only. In this class, dancers will learn a large dance number consisting of a variety of styles. This class focuses on one theme to create a fun and exciting piece for our recital and competitions.
Pointe class can be taken on flat or in pointe shoes at the instructors discretion. All pointe classes are designed for students with previous ballet training. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles. Dancers must have instructor approval for this class.
Hip Hop & Tumble
A fun-filled class perfect for kids that want to learn to dance and tumble! Each class will consist of part dance instruction followed by part tumble lesson. Students will learn hip hop moves and combinations to enhance and develop coordination followed by tumbling that will cover basic fundamentals and challenge each student at their individual skill levels. Dancers will learn hip hop steps to appropriate and motivating music while becoming aware of all the creative ways their body can move. This class will help develop confidence and self esteem, all while the kids are learning and having a great time!
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