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June 24, 2019

Brazilians who Have Failed to Live up to Expectations

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Brazil is the most famous football nation on earth. The birthplace of samba football, Brazil is famed for churning out young footballers who burst onto the world stage. As the most successful country in the history of the World Cup, Brazil has not been shy of world-class talent over the years. But not every player tipped to be the next Ronaldo or Ronaldinho has reached that hype. Here a few names who failed to live up to expectations.

Anderson was the second Brazilian player to sign for Manchester United after Kleberson when he moved from Porto to Old Trafford for £20million in 2007. Anderson garnered so much excited because of his performances in the U-17 World Cup. The Gremio starlet drew comparisons to another club legend, Ronaldinho. This led him to secure a move to Porto and then Manchester United where he won the Golden boy award in his first season. Unfortunately, Anderson struggled for consistency and fitness during his time in England, before being granted a free transfer back to Brazil. He is now regarded as one of the Premier League’s most disappointing signings of all time.

“Robinho can surpass my own achievements and we have to thank God that another Pele has landed on Santos”, said Pele in the early 2000s. However, Robinho’s career didn’t come close to mirroring Pele’s. Fast, immensely skilful and ridiculous flair, Robinho was rightfully the next big thing. It was Real Madrid in 2005, who signed the then 21-year old for £27million gifting him Figo’s old no.10 shirt. However, his career never took off and shocked the Premier League when he signed for Manchester City in 2008 for £32.5m in a deal brokered by Chris Nathaniel, a football agent for NVA agency. This move effectively marked his downfall. He was shipped out from City after two seasons and will go down as one of the biggest flops in the Premier League.

Alexandre Pato was the name that was coming out of everybody’s mouths in the football world in 2007. He was the next big thing. In 2006 he helped his Internacional side win the Club World Cup aged just 16. The following year, he secured a high profile move to AC Milan for around £20m. His career at the San Siro started well. He won the Golden Boy award and Serie A Young Player of the Year in 2009. By 2011 he had won a Serie A title as Milan’s top goal-scorer that season. However, plagued with constant injuries in the following two seasons, Milan gave up on the young forward and moved him back to Brazil. Now his career consists of bouncing around from club to club.

March 29, 2019

How to Help Your Child Learn Guitar

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Many parents share and nurture their child’s dream of becoming a musician. Kudos to parents who sign their kids up for music classes, take them to lessons, help them choose a good instrument and motivate them to practice every day. It can be tough balancing music with chores, schoolwork, family life and social activities, so for parents to support their kids’ ambition is a big deal.

The guitar is one of the best instruments to get kids started on music and sharpen their cognitive skills. If your child has shown interest in learning to play guitar, here’s how you can help him or her do so.

Choose the right guitar

Guitars come in a variety of sizes so kids of any age would be sure to find one that they would find comfortable to play. In general, short-scale or 3/4 size guitars are recommended for children because these are smaller and would therefore be easier to hold. If the child is nearing his or her teen years, they can already give full-scale guitars a try.

There is a wide variety of acoustic and electric guitars for kids that are built well, easy to play and offer good value for money. These starter guitars for children would do nicely until it’s time for the child to move up to a guitar that would meet their advanced needs or preference for a particular genre of music.

Become their first teacher

Even if you have zero prior knowledge about guitars, you can easily learn the basics so you can be your child’s first teacher. This will ease the way to more formal music lessons in the future. Once your child knows the basics, he or she will become more confident when attending music lessons with a group or taking instructions from a guitar teacher.

Some of the guitar fundamentals you can learn and subsequently teach your child are the following:

  • The parts of the guitar
  • How a guitar works
  • How to take care of their guitar
  • How to hold the guitar properly
  • Developing a good rhythm
  • Basic guitar chords
  • Playing simple songs they are familiar with, such as nursery rhymes and some pop songs

Incorporate practice time in their daily routine

Children learning to play guitar need to understand the importance of practice, so make sure you help them set up a regular routine. Set aside 30 minutes to an hour every day for practice and give the child a quiet environment conducive to playing music.

Ask your child when he or she would like to practice guitar – before or after school? Before or after dinner? Let it be the child’s decision and they would be more willing to take up their guitar to practice.

Keep the music going at home

One way to inspire kids to learn music and improve their guitar playing skills is to give music a constant presence at home. Listening to and talking about classical or instrumental guitar music, folk tunes and other forms of music lets children know that music is appreciated at home. You can also attend concerts, watch videos of guitarists performing or documentaries about musicians or bands to inspire and motivate your child to learn.

Those are just some of the things you can do to help your child appreciate music, learn to play guitar and enjoy practicing. Support and encouragement are great motivating factors for children learning music, so we hope you keep these things in mind when helping your child become the best guitarist they can be.

December 11, 2018
Why You Shouldn’t Build an Attachment With Your Gadgets

Why You Shouldn’t Build an Attachment With Your Gadgets

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Many of us use technology all the time. Mobile gadgets and various other technological products have become a part of modern day life, and are commonly used in everyday life. Do you even think twice before picking up your phone and checking whether you have any messages or not? Most people spend the best part of their day glued to their computer screens, working away and not realizing the amount of harm that they end up causing their body. There are countless harmful effects of becoming excessively dependent on technology to the point that you feel that you’ve become addicted. Let me list a few.

The Blue Light

Every single screen that you look at emits a blue light. Back in 1979, scientists at NASA were looking for a way by which they could keep their astronauts awake for prolonged periods of time. They realized that methamphetamines were not a viable solution, as it affected astronauts greatly. As a result, they came up with another solution; the use of blue light. Our bodies, by default, are trained to wake up when you are exposed to blue light. This has been the case since forever, and it’s what our bodies are trained to. How many times have you gotten in bed with your mobile phone, and ended up spending a couple of hours simply browsing while you wait for your sleep? The reason for that is simple: the blue light emitting from the screen of your mobile phone can cause serious harm, and as long as you are looking for it, the brain receptors believe that it’s still day.

Silent Killers

Excessive exposure to mobile phone screens can cause serious harm to your body. These are silent killers that can have a major impact on your health and well-being. Continued exposure to your mobile phones can have a disastrous effect on your health and affect your focus greatly as well. Numerous studies have shown that excessive reliance on technology can affect your thinking capabilities as well.

So What Can You Do About It?

After prolonged use of mobile phones and gadgets, many people feel that they are completely dependent on their phones. If you have a phone that you’d like to get rid of or make a switch, you can do so by selling it online. Companies such as iGotOffer.com offer users the option of selling their mobile phones.

If you want top cash for your smartphone without having to go through a great deal of hassle, you can easily sell it online. All you have to do is to visit the company’s website and input the details of your device. The company will check the mobile phone and then give you an estimate for the prices. You can then decide whether it’s a suitable option for you or not. Selling off your mobile phone is quite easy now, and it doesn’t require as much of a hassle as it used to once.

December 10, 2018
Success Stories 101—Victory Studios

Success Stories 101—Victory Studios

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When it comes to production houses in LA or Seattle, one name stands out from the rest more than any other, Victory Studios. This venture started by the untiring and detailed efforts of Conrad and Laura Denke who created this company in pursuit of their lifelong dream and passion to create great productions in the filmmaking industry that entertain, educate and inspire. Victory Studios, formerly known as American Production Services, did not happen accidentally. Through careful planning and an ear to the ground on new technology, Conrad and Laura formed this prolific $20M organization.

Victory Studios in the making

Prior to modern affordable postproduction equipment and techniques of today, Laura and Conrad started their business in 16mm film production. Incredibly slow and time-consuming, Denke could see that video would eventually take over. As video production began to surface and frustrated with the lack of quality at other local video postproduction houses, the two decided to invest in their own video equipment and offer post-production services to other filmmakers. Emphasizing quality, affordability, speed, and easy access, American Production Services (APS) was born.

Conrad already had vast experience in documentaries and filmmaking. Not only had he worked at the local PBS station, and served in the Air Force documenting military operations in many different countries, he also worked at a commercial production house in Seattle performing all aspects of film production and post. There, winning national awards for his work, he fine-tuned his multiple skills. Taking a big leap in 1978, he left that company and started APS in a commercially zoned house that served both as a residence and headquarters for the new business. Barely making ends meet at the beginning, and unable to afford a receptionist, Denke saw a perfect opportunity to expand the business when a typesetting company closed next door. He and Laura acquired their equipment and client list. Having learned the typesetting and printing business as part of his previous employment, Denke hired and taught a new employee to run the typesetting business while also operating as the receptionist for American Production Services. He also built other parts to the business including audio and video duplication, production equipment rentals and all aspects of production services from writing to post-production. Once their video production business became steady, they sold off the typesetting business, bought another house next door for expansion, rented and renovated another building to serve as a large production studio which they named Studio One, and pioneered the beginning of computer graphics services (One of their first jobs in computer graphics was to provide background graphics for one of the first Star Trek movies). APS continued exponential growth and the company purchased a building near Microsoft to service their duplication and post-production needs, moved their operation in the two houses to the former Armed Forces Induction Services building in Seattle which they purchased to create the largest production services facility in the Northwest. American Production Services changed its name to Victory Studios and continued with innovation in digital production leading to a national role as one of the leaders in introducing High Definition Video production to the world. They purchased another building in Los Angeles where they ran their second HD editing facility which pioneered the implementation in Hollywood of HD technology. Victory performed post-production services working on the first HD films for Robert Rodriguez (Once Upon A Time in Mexico with Johnny Depp, Antonio Banderas, and Selma Hayek), ABC (Santa Who with Leslie Nielson), HBO (Boycott, the story of Martin Luther King) and many others.

Along the way, Victory Studios won many national and international awards for its work. A few notable achievements include National Emmy recognition for Mr. Warmth, The Don Rickles Project, Several regional Emmy awards, an award for Directing from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, US International Film Festival awards, IFPA awards, a Chris award from the Columbus film festival, New York International Film and TV Festival awards, International Television and Video Association awards, many Telly awards and several Cine Golden Eagle Awards. Denke has been personally awarded the Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award.

Conrad and Laura’s company, Victory Studios, continues today with the development of original programming. Victory Studios currently has a team of employees working on several different series like “Band in Seattle,” “Daredevils and Disasters”, “More than a President’s Mother, the story of Lillian Carter,” “Music for Young People,” and more.

The Victory Secret

Victory Studios made its name by ensuring that the company stays ahead of the game. As for continuing pioneers in production and post-production, the company is always looking for better and easier ways to produce great programming. From its international magazine, HighDef, to its continued development of exciting original programming, Victory Studios continues to lead the way.

About Conrad and Laura

The founders of Victory Studios, Conrad and Laura Denke, have two children Elisabeth Anne and Alexander Lee. More information about their history with American Production Services and Victory Studios can be found at www.VictoryStudios.com.

December 4, 2018
Why Rap Music Is Considered To Be an Expressive Form of Language

Why Rap Music Is Considered To Be an Expressive Form of Language

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There is no doubt that music is a language which can be used to communicate with people from all around the world. Each genre has its own unique methodology of communicating about an era, an idea, an influence or social issue that has to be addressed. However, out of all the genres present in the industry today, rap is considered to be one of the most expressive forms of music.

This genre has been present for decades now and the world has witnessed the emergence of musicians who have taken rap to a whole different level. How can anyone forget the Tupac era? His music shed light on police brutality and other core social issues that were unaddressed by the media and society. During this era, the notorious B.I.G used his dark semibiographical lyrics to talk about violence and hardship. These musicians used their music to speak about social issues that needed to be addressed. Without their efforts, these issues would still be prevalent in our society today.

Furthermore, their music paved the way for artists all around the world to use their lyrics to support a positive agenda. Every year it seems that rappers are addressing social issues such as the Black Rights Movement. Artists such as Kendrick Lamar have used their music to voice how people are being treated differently because of their skin color, i.e. racism and color discrimination. Rap artists have continued to create audio symbols of liberation, resistance, and empowerment.

Rap Is Not Limited to Social Issues

Previously, rap was only used to speak about social issues such as gang violence, gun control, and other issues. However, now artists are even using rap to talk about religion. There are many artists such as Radikal Hughes, who has dedicated his music career to spreading Christianity. Radikal Hughes has used his music to talk to millions of people about the beautiful aspects of Christianity and has collaborated with renowned artist Viktory, who is another Christian rapper.

At the same time rappers, such as Kanye West, are using their music to support political agendas. He is not only using his lyrics to voice his ideology and political beliefs but is also using his social media presence to spread his message. It does not matter how controversial his beliefs might be, through his music he has the ability to speak to millions of people all around the world.

Furthermore, artists are also using their lyrics to battle with other artists using subliminal messages. For example, Nicki Minaj has been quite vocal with her lyrics as she continues to refer to Cardi B in her music. What makes these messages more effective is the fact that each artist mostly never name who the message is for.

So you might listen to a whole track without realizing that the song was dedicated to throwing shade on another artist. Due to the versatility that the rap genres provide, the artist will continue to speak through their music and will spread their message to millions of people.

October 31, 2018

Building Your Own Tennis Court

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Owning your own, private tennis court is not as niche as you might think. Having one was always considered to be luxurious and reserved for the wealthier or prominent athletes. Nowadays, it is not the case anymore. All you need today is the space required for your own court, a little bit of planning and knowledge. The best part is that these courts can be very versatile. Because of the similarities in dimensions, they can be used for other sports like basketball, futsal, badminton, etc. Thus, you will not be limited to one sports activity and will increase the overall value of the entire project. Here are the key steps and considerations that need to be considered when building your own tennis court.

1. The costs included

In order for us to start planning, we need to know all the costs involved with such an endeavour. When deciding on a foundation for our court we have two main options: asphalt and concrete. Roughly speaking, the latter will be about twice as expensive than the former, depending on the offer you get. Generally, concrete is considered to be better. The reason for it is a long-term one, the maintenance, and repair costs are much lower. Dents and cracks on a concrete surface are much more forgiving and can be fixed in a day or two. They are easier on the wallet, too. On the other side, the same problems on an asphalt surface will render it unusable for quite some time. That is a problem, especially if you own a club and are leasing out courts. The two most common types of concrete are the post-tensioned and the reinforced type. The first one provides the best performance according to the American Sports Builders Association. It is a reinforced grid of very strong steel tendons (cables). Basically, they constantly keep the concrete under tension, improving its strength. Moving away from the foundation, there are plenty of accessories that should be considered, such as spectator seats, night lighting, fencing, etc. These costs can vary greatly.

2. Personal preferences

There are many aspects to pay attention to when making your court truly yours. Pick the size you would you like, along with the orientation. When talking about the later, keep in mind to avoid shade and maximize daylight. This variable should be determined by the geographic location and the time of day you plan to use it. The previously mentioned ASBA recommends a north-south orientation as the best compromise for the sun angles throughout the day. As previously stated there is a choice between surfaces with their cost to benefit ratios. On top of that, you could also consider a soft surface coating which minimizes the chances for injuries. One of the last things to ponder on is the color. You can choose between a different array of colors, green just being the default one. Modern coloring options provide with plenty of choices to choose from. Here are some pointers. Dark surfaces provide better ball visibility. They contrast well against the yellow or white tennis balls, and also reduce sun glare. Two-tone color schemes are used to define the court boundaries more clearly. For activities during the night, low reflection surfaces will require more lighting for illumination. To maximize the time a court can be considered active, quality tennis court lighting will help out a great deal.

3. Construction basics

There is a lot more to constructing a tennis court than just digging a hole in your backyard. For starters, it involves site preparations, surface and subsurface drainage, etc. Everyone can agree that the preparation phase is the most important one. It is your literal foundation. Also, it is important to stress that taking shortcuts can lead to more spending in the future. The more you invest at the beginning, the more it will pay dividends in the long run. The ASBA has many guidelines, ranging from the water-to-cement ratio to the thickness of the base itself. It can get quite technical, specific, and overall, complicated. And that is precisely why we should always consider hiring a good tennis court contractor. Do your research beforehand, ask questions, and look around before hiring the first local contractor you come across. Be sure to ask them for references from past clients. Take it a step further and visit sites to witness the completed projects with your own eyes. Maybe everything is perfect technically speaking, but if you simply do not like it, then it is not worth it. But if you do, arrange a time to sit down with the contractors, lay out all the variables, and pick the best offer for you.

 

It has never been easier and more accessible to have your own space for recreation. With these guidelines, you can be sure of the process going along smoothly. So, follow them, add your personal touches to your project and make it your very own.

October 19, 2018

Future of Online Gambling

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What are the chances of going outside and seeing no mobile phones? Equal to zero, right? Wherever you go, you’ll notice that most people walk by with phones in their hands. Mobile statistics say that millennials spend 30+ hours per month using two dozen apps, and we even got to the point where we order all our monthly supply and conduct various businesses using mobiles only.

So, whatever needs you might have, the market will eventually fulfill them in the mobile world as well. This includes gambling of course. Gambling industry went a long way from shady places, and shinny halls of Las Vegas palaces, to a number of mobile casinos. Let’s take a look of how the whole thing works and what you can expect.

More and more casinos became available online as well as in mobile versions. The advantages are obvious – you can access your account and play anytime, anywhere.

How do you start?

You can either download the application, or use the “instant play”, depending on your preferences and options of that specific casino. So, visit the mobile casino website directly from your mobile phone browser, and if you choose the download option, click on a download link and directly get access to the games library.

Can I play for free?

Yes. You can sign up for free, and register for a free casino account. So you can spend some time learning how to play or checking how the whole thing works, or simply have some fun without risking any real cash.

Account creation

Registration is pretty much always free, and often you can choose to either play with real money or not. If you decide to play with real money, register for a real money account, you can use various deposit methods. Credit cards, debit cards, Bank Wire, Skrill and other payment options will do, and once you’ve made deposit – you can start playing. Once you want to withdraw your winnings, you will be able to use the same methods  we have mentioned.

What about safety?

Yes, you are probably wondering about the safety of your funds in the mobile account, or generally the fairness of the games. Well, as a matter of fact, mobile gambling turns out to be built on latest security measures – they are protecting personal information from third parties, and the finest security technology ensures all the transactions are safely conducted.

The additional safety measure you can take before choosing the mobile casino you want to play in, is checking the casino reviews and the full ranked list (from best to worst) on AskGamblers.

AskGamblers App

The list of mobile casinos is growing all the time, so it can be hard to decide for one of them, and be sure that you made the best and safest choice. AskGamblers now also has the easy-to-use AskGamblers App, which provides you with all the latest casino news, most reliable reviews, real player opinions and top bonus codes. Besides that, you will have the complaints service at your disposal. Definitely consider spending couple of minutes on downloading and checking this app, since it has been proven already as a time saver and money saver among the gamblers. You can download it on the App Store, or get the Android App, depending on your smartphone.

The app also has a live notification system, so you will be updated all the time. And if you feel that some information is missing, you can always find out more or get any kind of help from the customer support team.

September 27, 2018

Where to Order Custom Basketball Jerseys Online?

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Custom Basketball jerseys are the best way to represent your team both on and off the field. These do not only make for an excellent investment but also a grand branding opportunity, for you get to showcase your team as a brand and leave a lasting impression in the minds of the onlookers. This also comes to rescue when you are swarmed with people and want your fans to recognize you despite the crowd.

Besides branding opportunities, custom basketball jerseys are also excellent motivators. These help team members feel proud and excited about the game day.

There are two more reasons why customized basketball jerseys are great for your team.

First is representation. A personalized basketball jersey imbues a sense of belonging in the team members and is, therefore, a representation of your team’s unity.

The second reason is professionalism. Dressed in a team uniform, your team members will appear professional, groomed, and elegant.

Therefore, investing in a custom basketball jersey is an excellent decision which promises a wonderful ROI in the long run. This brings us to the question,

Where To Order Custom Basketball Jerseys Online?

There are various manufacturers who offer different options to customize your sportswear. There are some manufacturers who provide a helpline where you can call and discuss your requirements. Based on that discussion, the manufacturer will customize your basketball jerseys and deliver it to you. Then, there are other manufacturers who offer a free online 3D Kit designer using which you can design your own sportswear.

The best amongst these two options is the latter where you get to design your own sportswear using a free online 3D Kit Designer. Reason being, this tool enables you to choose any color under the sky for your basketball jersey. It also helps you add your team’s or club’s logo, your sponsor’s logo, and your team member’s names numbers and initials.

If you are wondering about the level of ease or difficulty attached to using a 3D Kit Designer, then we assure you that it is extremely easy to use. All you need is a stable internet connection.

There are many manufacturers who offer this tool. One of those manufacturers is Zapkam. The reason why we mentioned this particular manufacturer is that it offers plenty of additional benefits. One, it never discontinues a design, so you can come back each time, even after years, and order the same custom basketball jersey again. Two, you can set up your own club shop online and direct your team members and fans to Zapkam when they wish to buy a jersey. Three, you can create as many 3D mockups as you want, so you can freely play with colors and styles before ordering a particular design created by you.

Final Words

It is always better to back your decision to customize with research. Every manufacturer comes with its own set of services, offerings, and limitations. You should look into the details clearly before opting to design your own basketball jerseys.

September 18, 2018

Gain Insights into the Key Aspect of Golfing

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If you are someone who loves golf, then you must understand the fundamental principles of this game because it is not only about playing some great shots; in fact, it is also about the mental attitude, etiquettes and safety practices.

Since it demands adequate knowledge and skills, you need to improve your knowledge by reading golf blogs. Undoubtedly, the intellectual understanding of the game can help you in becoming a pro. Let’s have a look at the key golfing aspects.

Key Aspects

Mental attitude

Apparently, it is more about your state of mind than the skills. For instance, when you shot misses the target due to the wind, your mind starts to react because your mind is conditioned to respond to anger and challenges in a certain manner. Hence, it is important that you learn about your own psychological structure.

Behavior

You must learn to behave properly on the course. It is important to maintain relationships because it is extremely easy to get carried away by the aggressiveness of the competitive spirit just to discover that you have spoiled the relationship. By reading blogs, you can easily understand the culture and the fashion that golfers follow.

Safety

You must follow safety protocols like staying away from swings, not crossing someone when he/she is attempting a shot and informing other golfers about the errant shots that might find its way to other golfers present in the course. So, how are you going to get that information? Undoubtedly, you need to search for online resources.

Finding The Right Resources

Research

You need to carry out research and investigation to find out the perfect blogs that can offer you timeless insights into game structure. You can run a Google search to find some of the best blogs; however, you have to be a bit analytical in your approach. In fact, it does not make sense to jump onto everything that you encounter.

Ensure that you verify the quality of the blog before reading or subscribing. Apparently, only the best quality blogs should be preferred over others.

Specialized

You should and must find resources that are highly targeted. For instance, a site that aims to offer the best quality content can only offer you the best quality blogs. Make sure that you verify the credibility of the writer. An article or a post written by a professional golfer will be of the highest quality because he would have penned down his own experience.

Verify

You must verify the content provider’s credibility by reading some reviews and testimonials. The subscribers of the site will be in a better position to tell you about the site’s quality and most of the times, they tell the truth.

Apparently, by learning about golfing, you can enhance your mental ability and skills. So, make sure that you follow the above-mentioned factors to find the best golf blogs that can offer you insights into the game and empower you with the adequate knowledge that you need in order to become a seasoned and skilful golfer.

September 14, 2018

What To Consider When Choosing The Best Audio Video Company in Dallas

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Whether you are responsible for the audio-visual needs of an educational organization’s or a that of a business’, you should have a reputable audio-visual company on your speed dial! Being in touch with an audio-video company can be beneficial in terms of renting, maintaining, and acquiring communications systems. It can also be helpful when you require audio-visual services immediately or need your system repaired with minimal downtime.

However, all that depends on your choosing the right company that will fulfill all your organization’s audio-visual needs. That means you should be looking for the following things:

Experience

It would be risky to hand over a job to just about any audio-visual firm. When choosing whom to hire, you should consider their experience in the field. Only an expert integrator will be able to identify the kind of equipment you’d need, based on factors, such as the needs of your company, available space, etc. Most experienced firms will be the ones that specialize in the field of audio-visual solutions. Choose them over a company that offers other services, as well. Remember that specialized firms are more likely to offer you customized solutions or put together a suite of services based on your budget.

Competitive Pricing

Expensive doesn’t always mean the best. Not only should you consider your budget when hiring an audio-video company but also what you are getting for the price you are paying them. Look around, ask several companies in the area for their rates. Then compare the services they are offering in the same price range. Don’t forget to check whether you will be receiving high-quality equipment if one of them quotes a lower-than-usual price!

Companies with great service records will be willing to sit down with you and work out solutions that fall within the price you can afford easily. Therefore, competitive pricing should also be a figure on your list when hiring a good firm.

Technical Certification

Don’t agree to hire a company if they don’t have the technical certifications for the services they will be providing to you. Trustworthy firms will be up to date on their licensing requirements.

Communication

If you are hiring an audio-video company, it means that you will need the equipment and their services on a particular date. This is where communication comes in. If the company doesn’t respond to your queries promptly, then it is better that you keep looking. A good audio-video service provider should also get back to you with satisfactory answers to your queries about technology pain points. They should know the importance of maintenance when it comes to the equipment, as well.

If you find that the company of your choice gives roundabout answers, then you may have to look elsewhere. Before you select a firm, you and the audio-visual specialist should be on the same page, regarding the equipment, availability, and other important details. Essentially, you should search for a company that is known for providing solutions, not just services. Think of it as a partnership rather than blindly trusting the company to determine and satisfy all your audio-visual needs.

Full Services

Good audio-visual companies will take their job seriously. They will be even sincerer when it comes to customer service. They would be involved in each step, from the setting up to offering takedown services. A company knows that recurring business is only possible if they provide good service. To them, it is a mixture of convenience and peace of mind for their customers.

It is true that most customers don’t have the time to understand the complexities of which equipment will be proper for their audio-visual needs. Choose the right firm specializing in these matters, and you won’t have to worry about these things. Only through technical knowledge, and considerable experience can such a firm apply their knowledge on a case-by-case basis. Otherwise, they will be stuck using a one-approach-fits-all strategy. Consider contracting with only legitimate audio-visual companies that have the skill and the manpower to make that happen.

Looking to hire an Audio Video Dallas company that knows the game, excels in customer satisfaction, and offers high-quality service? Then head to Showtech Production!

August 31, 2018

Choosing the Right Disc Brake Rotor for Your Car

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Disc brakes utilize calipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a disc, which generate friction and retard the revolving of the vehicle’s axle. Hydraulic disc brakes are ordinary brakes used in most vehicles. As the disc is more willingly cooled, disc brakes offer superior stopping performance than drum brakes.

Brake Pads or Shoes    

Brake pads, also recognized as friction liners or shoes, are fiery when they come in contact with the rotor. As a result, a little amount of friction is moved to the disc. Several vehicles have both front & rear brake pads, while there are others that have either front or rear pads.

The internet has made it simple to get both range and quality Brake Pads and parts online. This option is handy, particularly because you can order your auto parts at any time & from any locality. The only thing you need to care about is finding quality parts.

It might also take time to have the parts send, which might delay repair or maintenance of your vehicle. But, this is the most cost effectual way of getting best quality parts, even the rarest. So, how would you make sure that you are getting quality parts online?

Research before Buying

There are many websites offering car parts. Some are run by the company, others by dealers and even by junkyards. The deal you obtain will depend on the website you choose. A site that is operated by a company guarantees, feature products and all the specifications you require. You will get a range of options, such as ASIMCO brake pads catalog, etc. The auto spare parts distributors allow you to obtain the rarest parts at a reasonable price.

ASIMCO brakes are highly recognized for their superior quality and functionality. These are excellent for improving the brake system of any car. You can buy them at many auto parts suppliers online as well as offline.  

Know What you are Buying

Get the full facts of the part you are purchasing. There are glaring similarities among parts and their images might mislead you. Slight variations in specifications might cause the vehicle to malfunction. Ask whether the part is latest or from a used car. The duration of the used parts is lower compared to new ones, though the price is high. The charge of shipping and dealership commission might also raise the cost. Consider these factors when ordering Brake Pads Online.

Buy Directly from Manufacturers

Buying auto parts from the top manufacturers is suggested since you can be assured of their exceptional functioning. Mechanics might also suggest new models or modified parts that are power efficient and lucrative. Make certain of buying genuine pads whenever you order from an auto parts exporter in Dubai. The problem with manufacturers is distance, which might enhance the cost of shipping.

A number of distributors carry the auto spare parts from the top manufacturers. You can compare the prices and product range of different companies, and can settle for the one providing you the finest quality products at the most competitive rates.

May 28, 2018
The Don’ts In Building A Hollywood Studio

The Don’ts In Building A Hollywood Studio

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Movie making and production is one very capital intensive process. Although the final piece looks all smooth and sophisticated, behind the scenes at any production studio involves a lot of tough decisions and sometimes a lot of tension between the production house and the director.

This, in turn, affects the budget, the manpower, the locations and various other elements of film-making.

And hence when a studio invests a huge amount of money they want to be able to recover it by making sure that the movie does good business. If it doesn’t that means a great loss not only for the studio but for all the stakeholders involved. This makes the studios a bit too possessive about their movies and they sometimes might go overboard to make the movie a hit.

Many such movies have borne the brunt of studio interference by meddling with an original plot which did not go well with the vision of the director and hence ended up ruining the movie.

So here we’ve summed up some don’ts for Hollywood movie studios:

  • Editing the director’s vision, altering the storyline will lead to an anti-climactic situation that disappoints the audience. Please let the directors have their creative liberty. Don’t suppress them in the name of studio laws and mandate
  • Recuts due to dark undertones and depressive plots in an attempt to make the movie more attractive to the audience and replacing it with out-of-line humor to make it more commercially successful. This totally messes up the entire experience for the audience leaving them disappointed
  • Trimming the film down to shorter lengths by deviating from the original storyline makes it look abrupt and again takes away all the fun and thrill
  • Using the film as a platform to build up for the forthcoming films and hence losing out on the character development of the current leads

Hence the need of the hour for studios are more economically feasible projects that are built around a solid storyline brought to life by a talented star cast.

STX entertainment a media and entertainment company has been founded by Bob Simonds to deal with such problems that hinder the progress of movie direction.

Bob Simonds having spent decades in Hollywood understands the problems faced by a studio. Under his productions banners, his movies have gathered billions at the box-office.

Through STX Entertainment he has put into action a very economical and sustainable business model that neither compromises on the quality nor on the end-business. Along with this his ambitious move also plans to further relations between the Chinese and American Entertainment industries and adopt the best practices to streamline production processes. We hope studios around the world learn from this example and we will continue to witness great movies that can do justice to the fame and recognition that Hollywood enjoys around the world.

May 17, 2018

Naamkaran Full Episode Star Plus Serial Cast and Main Characters

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Naamkaran started on Star and on 11 Sep 2016. It replaced Diya Aur Baati Humm at the nine pm slot. The show brings the story of a bit woman Avni and her robust struggles and fights for her legitimacy. Avni is that the girl of a Hindu father and a Muslim mother. She desires to achieve her lost identity. Avni’s anger, suppression, sorrow and plenty of emotions ar shown.Avni desires her parent to remain along. She aims to induce a standard family, and raises easy and innocent queries. Ashish and Asha haven’t married, and had Avni out of marital status. Asha is pregnant once more and hopes Ashish fulfills his promise of obtaining their tiny family accepted by his mother Dayavanti. Ashish fails to win over his mother for acceptive Asha. however Avni gets herself accepted by Dayavanti and gets her Naamkaran done are going to be shown.

Naamkaran Serial Main Characters:

Avni:

She is Ashish and Asha’s girl. Avni is extremely sturdy willed and sharp minded woman. She is good, caring and daring. She is nice observant and figures out that her family isn’t a standard one. Avni longs for her father. Avni desires Ashish stays with them invariably. Avni has very little temper and sometimes fights with the one she loves. She isn’t afraid to create any question. She has determination to seek out answers. Avni desires to induce her rights on her father.

Aisha/Asha:

Asha is Ashish’s lover. She may be a muslim and adjusted her name from Aisha to Asha. Asha may be a sweet, loving, caring and a adoring life partner. She has been keeping her relationship with Ashish solely on the idea of affection and religion. She respects Ashish plenty and doesn’t expect something reciprocally from him. Asha doesn’t worry the society’s taunts. She limits herself and Avni from society’s queries. Asha may be a happy soul and extremely a lot of happy along with her life. She simply longs for Ashish and needs to marry him presently so as to complete her family. Asha isn’t daring enough to assert her rights on Ashish.

Ashish:

Ashish may be a film maker by profession. he’s a sensible, handsome, sensible character, successful, and a chic guy. he’s conjointly a i and caring person. he’s known as a perfect son. He gets too involved for those whom he loves the foremost, and sometimes gets afraid to lose them. Asha, Avni and Dayavanti ar terribly near his heart. He fails to balance to chord between Dayavanti and Asha. Ashish isn’t a accountable person and is commonly seen limiting himself out of worry once it involves check with Dayavanti regarding his relationship with Asha. Ashish loves Asha from all-time low of his heart, however loses bravery once it involves giving name to their relation.

Neela:

Neela is Hemant’s girl. Hemant may be a Godly figure for Dayavanti. Neela may be a positive and cheerful woman. She is often jam-packed with life and fun. She spreads happiness around. Neela desires to ascertain everybody happy. She loves Ashish since childhood. She desires to marry Ashish, however not at the value of sacrificing his happiness. Neela is altruistic soul, similar to Asha. Neela desires to fill some colours in Ashish’s life. She is daring and trendy, nevertheless easy and homely.

Dayavanti:

She is Ashish’s mother. She may be a sturdy girl United Nations agency raised all her youngsters alone. She has seen several unhealthy days in her life. Dayavanti’s life has been jam-packed with struggles once her husband died. She may be a caring and i mother. She is additionally a dictator and is simply too rigid regarding few customs. She believes in loyalty and doesn’t go against her guarantees. She is indebted to Hemant Bhai, United Nations agency has radio-controlled her and reworked her life. Dayavanti loves Neela and has chosen her as her girl in law. Dayavanti’s life experiences ar the rationale for her resolve.

Naamkaran Star Plus Serial Cast:

Arsheen Namdaar are playing the role as Avni
Barkha Bisht Sengupta are playing the role as Asha
Viraf Patel are playing the role as Ashish Mehta
Sayantani Ghosh are playing the role as Neela
Reema Lagoo are playing the role as Dayavanti Mehta
Puru Chibber are playing the role as Ketan
Pooja Verma are playing the role as Hetal

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May 16, 2018
How To Build An Indoor Sports Facility?

How To Build An Indoor Sports Facility?

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A recent article in Forbes hit the spotlight on the fact that youth sports is a $9 billion industry in the US. The popularity of sports has reached a new high among kids and young adults alike. This has led to many major and minor league sports teams to hunt for top-notch indoor sports facilities that offer space for training and league play.

So, if you are an investor there is no better way to generate steady income than building an indoor sports facility. Not only will you be providing a platform for healthy entertainment for your community but it can also increase overall property values in your area.

Many investors are often skeptical about building indoor sports facilities, as they are a huge investment and start-up costs are really high. But instead of going for traditional building techniques, it is recommended to opt for new materials that can save you a lot of time and money in the long run. Here are some tips that can help you come up with money saving ideas while building an indoor sports facility:

1- Go for a Prefabricated Steel Structure

An indoor sports facility has to withstand rough weather conditions throughout the year. This is why you should choose steel as the primary building material. It’s a cost-effective material, and that has minimal future maintenance. An indoor sports facility constructed out of metal will prove to be durable and versatile while being affordable and easy to maintain at the same time.

If you’re still doubtful about using steel as a material, take a look around. Many skating rinks, indoor theme parks, and family recreational centers have relied on steel for many years to reduce the initial investment. Needless to say, they are still running strong after years. After all who doesn’t want to save money while starting a new project. Take a look at how steel can help minimize your initial investment:

  • There is no need for cutting to fit on the construction site
  • Almost no waste material
  • All materials are included in the prefabricated kit
  • The structure is quick to erect
  • Offers the highest levels of quality assurance and control

Indoor sports facilities built with steel have three major benefits. They prove to be versatile spaces and are durable and affordable. What could be better than a structure that can be constructed in a short period of time, has a long service life and can be changed whenever it’s needed. Steel structures will make your sports facility an attractive space for public entertainment that can generate revenue both for you and the surrounding businesses.

2- Look up Tension Fabrics

Another material that is great for the indoor sports complex is tension fabric. Tension fabric or tensile structures are created by stretching a translucent fabric cover over an aluminum frame or by using cables. The fabric is specially designed to be weather resistant and allows natural light to enter.

In short, it is the perfect material that gives the impression of training outdoors and also saves electricity. Tension fabric is weather resistant so your training sessions can be held all year round! They’re highly customizable and can be designed to meet specific needs of the building’s structure. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t opt for this efficient and cost-effective material for your indoor sports facility.

 3- Use Every Inch of Space

Now that we’ve discussed building materials, it’s time to see how you can maximize your profits. Running a successful sports facility depends on strategic programming and repeat customers. You should keep an eye on usage reports. Think about ways in which you can get people to come in during the off-hours. Don’t let any facility sit empty.

Read more about KEVA sports center where they have youth programs for toddlers as young as 18 months and all the way up till 18-years. They offer a range of activities such as parent-toddler sessions, skill-building classes, birthday parties, summer camps, leagues and so much more. Any extra space is lent out to renters. Take inspiration from programs of other sports facilities and then develop yours.

Serve your Community

Sports facilities are fast becoming the most popular ventures for investors. Build a great space that attracts people of all age groups and is functional enough to host many activities. So, get started on your future as a successful entrepreneur by building an indoor sports facility in your neighborhood.

May 8, 2018
5 Awesome Ideas For Hosting A Guys' Night In

5 Awesome Ideas For Hosting A Guys’ Night In

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Once you’ve finished setting up your man cave, a relaxing guy’s night is inevitable. Here are five awesome guy-centric ideas that you can use for hosting a guys’ night in.

1. Poker Night

Poker night is a great way to get out your competitive juices without a need for a whole lot of extra hardware. All that you really need is a table, a deck of cards and a few drinks. Make sure your friends understand the basic rules of poker, or you will have a slow night trying to teach the one guy who does not know how to play how to catch up.

This may be an idea for only a certain number of friends as well, because you may have space constraints in the room. If so, you may consider having two tables and running a small tournament. There is definitely nothing wrong with this as long as you have the floor plan and enough chairs to accommodate everyone.

2. Liquor Tasting Night

Tasting liquor is one of the best ways to bond on a guy’s night out. If you have two groups of friends with different sets of tastes in alcohol, then you can run two separate nights if you need to.

On the same token, if you have two separate sets of friends that you want to see at the same time, you can have a liquor tasting night in one area of the house and a poker tournament in another area of the house. Since the entire concept of the evening is guys bonding, you are actually getting yourself closer to the goal without having to spend time wondering if one group of friends will like this activity or that activity.

3. Game Night

Game night is another way to get out your competitive juices without a need for a whole lot of new hardware. If you happen to have games stored in your cabinet, then you can be the one to break them out. You can also have your friends bring games if you have something that everyone loves to play. One of the best ways to make sure that everyone participates is to have a game that everyone played as a child. Skill-based games are best with guys, because you can build a bit of competition around it.

However, a new age game night with video games is perhaps the best way to make sure that everyone in your social circle can participate. Everyone loves video games these days, and as long as you have a setup that can accommodate everyone, you are guaranteed to have a great night. Make sure that you upgrade your own set up before the game night occurs. You want to be sure that you have the hardware for the evening as well as a game that everyone can get into.

4. Sports Night

Sports is something that most guys are into, and you can have one hell of a night if you have a big-screen TV in your living area. You can switch between games or center the night around one particular game if there is an exceptionally important or entertaining match upcoming.

This is also a way to get people involved in a competitive way. You can take bets before the meet up, or you can have a small betting pool once everyone gets there. Money is not required to have fun. You can bet on beer, or have the loser clean up the space after the party is over.

5. Grilling and Chilling Night

Guys love to grill. This is great if you are in the summer months. You do not have to bring everything yourself – plan ahead and have each of your friends contribute something.

Make sure that you take requests so that you can see if people have food allergies before you start grilling and chilling. Although you are definitely not looking to run a health spa, you do not want anyone to be left out by accident because they cannot eat the food that you are grilling.

Take the following ideas to have the best guy’s night in. You do not have to get overly complex – just get the basics down and the theme centralized using one of the ideas above!

April 5, 2018
Tu Aashiqui Colors TV New Serial Wiki Story and Release Date

Tu Aashiqui Colors TV New Serial Wiki Story and Release Date

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Tu Aashiqui is a new Drama serial on Colors Tv channel and will be produced by Mahesh Bhatt. The show will see actress Jannat Zubair Rahmani in a leading role of Pankti sharma. The delightful and attractive actress was seen as child actress in Colors show Phulwa. She will be paired opposite new comer In the show Tu Aashiqui and Ritik will be the male lead of the show Tu Aashiqui. Ritik will play the role of a musician Ahaan Dhanrajgir In Tu Aashiqui serial. Ahaan Dhanrajgir character is outstanding from Aditya Roy Kapur’s in ‘Aashiqui 2’. Both of them have similar personalities and both play are very amazing and we also hope that this show Tu Aashiqui will be most popular show of colors Tv. The show’s producers and directors said That serial Tu Aashiqui is inspired by the Hollywood film “Endless Love” and Hindi movie “Aashiqui 2”

Full Story/Plot Wiki

It is a story of female Star Pankti who lives like a powerless victim because she is a girlfriend of rich man Pran DhanRaj. Pankti has grownvup seeing Pran in her house as her own sister Anaaya was Pran’s mistress before her. it’s same that a mother has power to avoid wasting her kid from any danger however what if mother herself has sold her female family. That’s the case with Pankti, her own mother Anita- who is the failed actress in the film industry and sold her daughter to JD Pran so that she can live her life with all the luxuries and also full fill her wishes. Every loss has a deliverer, we hope that this show will become most romantic serial of colors tv.

In Tu Aashiqui Ahaan Dhanrajgir is a singer and sings very good songs in the show and the most popular singer in this serial. Ahaan lives an goalless life but when Pankti comes in his life he gets his aim and he feels that he becomes loves with pankti sharma. In this serial you see that Ahaan and his father do not share a good relationship but he has good relations an with his uncle and consider him as a friend and share every thing with his uncle.

Ahaan who respects his Uncle (Bade papa) a lot and one day Ahaan get to know that his bade papa kept his love Pankti sharma as girlfriend. Ahaan come face to face with him and tells him that he loves pankti. JD Pran tells him that I bought Pankti in 10 crore and you give me my money I will leave your love. After that Ahaan works very hard to earn money to get his love. In this show you also see that Pran kills his wife during journey when his wife knows about his secrets then Ahaan also releases that Pankti that Pankti is in serious problem and he struggle more to gets pankti freedom.

Pankti sharma has also one dream, She wants to have a house where she can live happy life with her lover Ahaan. In Tu Aaashiqui We show pankti becomes a big singer with the help of Ahaan and she also receives flatter from the audiences. Pankti and Ahaan’s love story gets more popularity in the show.

Pankti feels bad because she thought that she has everything but does not have any time to spend with her love Ahaan.One day Anita makes Pankti recognize that she has made Ahaan a bondsman of her, Pankti tells Ahaan to join the work again but Ahaan says her that it’s not possible for him to start work again and he said he will try but its not possible for him.

So this colors Tv serial is full of thrill and love and if you need and information and daily news update then please don’t forget to visit our site TuAashiqui.com. Our site is good entertainment portal where you can watch and download all epsiodes of Tu Aashiqui in all video quality.

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