Family Programming at the 2018 Florida Film Festival


By Leslie C. Halpern

Held throughout Central Florida each April, Florida Film Festival presents more than 180 feature-length and short films from 40 countries, in addition to celebrity guests, special events, film forums, and parties. This year's Festival includes competing films in narrative features and documentary programs, plus special screenings of food films, music movies, experimental shorts, international films, midnight movies, and Florida films.

Though focused primarily on movies for adults, in keeping with its annual tradition, the Florida Film Festival also offers a family programming sidebar with unique new independently produced movies appropriate for youngsters. In addition, the Spotlight Films category contains another film that children will enjoy - a documentary about Fred Rogers and his long-running television series, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

Family Programming

The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales...

Making its Southeast premiere at The Florida Film Festival, this adaptation of the director's own graphic novel includes hand-drawn 2-D animation. The film is comprised of three separate tales presented as a stage play by the Honeysuckle Farm Theatre Company. Complete with non-stop action and quirky talking animals, each story has a farm setting with reappearing animals that includes a mother hen, a pig, a duck, a rabbit, and a fox. The film is in French with English subtitles, but the universal action depicted on the screen tells its own story of cooperation and understanding that goes beyond words. Directed by Benjamin Renner and Patrick Imbert (animator). Run Time: 83 minutes. MPAA Rating: G.

Lu Over the Wall

Set in a small Japanese fishing village, this animated feature tells the story of 14-year-old Kai, a child of recently divorced parents who withdraws into music to deal with his grief. When he joins a band that practices by Merfolk Island, Kai meets Lu, a high-spirited mermaid with an enchanting singing voice. When the suspicious villagers learn of Lu's existence, they are divided between wanting to exploit her to revive the fishing village and fearing her presence because of a legendary curse. The film, filled with lively music and fluid Japanese anime, looks at how the magical young mermaid not only changes one boy's life, but an entire village. Directed by Masaaki Yuasa. Stars the voices of Kanon Tani, Shota Shimoda, Shin'ichi Shinohara, Akira Emoto, Soma Saito, Minako Kotobuki. Run Time: 112 minutes. MPAA Rating: PG (for some peril and thematic elements).

Family Friendly Spotlight Film

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

This documentary examines television icon Fred Rogers, who helped children understand some of life's challenges and deal with their own emotions through his calm words of wisdom. His television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood ran for more than three decades, often using puppetry to deliver its messages. His inclusive idea that all of us belong to a global neighborhood was way ahead of its time. Directed by Academy Award-winner Morgan Neville. Stars Fred Rogers (in archival footage), Joanne Rogers, Francois Scarborough Clemmons, Yo-Yo Ma, Joe Negri, and David Newell. Run Time: 94 minutes. This film is unrated.

For more information about the Florida Film Festival, visit the official website at http://www.floridafilmfestival.com.

Leslie C. Halpern wrote the children's book, "Silly Sleepytime Poems" along with the Funny Children's Poems book series that includes "Rub, Scrub, Clean the Tub," "Shakes, Cakes, Frosted Flakes," and "Frogs, Hogs, Puppy Dogs." All available at Amazon.com. Learn more on her website: http://www.lesliehalpern.com or on Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/funnychildrenspoems.

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New Insight Into How Immune Cells Are Formed


By Richa Verma

After several attempts by various scientists and researchers, it is finally revealed that they have made a ground-breaking invention - The skin patch. It has the ability, not only to heal but also regrow damaged organs within a short span of time. The technology used to develop this is called (TNT) Tissue Nanotransfection. The technique is reprogramming of skin cells. Inducing pluripotent stem cells are the most common instances of reprogramming where the stem cells such as the blood or skin is converted to an embryonic stem cell by introducing it to some reprogramming genes to it. The method requires the path to be placed on the wound or target area and then removed. During this process, the chip injects a genetic code into the cells of the skin which helps restore the wounded/damaged blood vessels. The research team at Ohio State University were successful in restoring cognitive functions on lab mice with serious damage in its limbs.

The chip injects bits of DNA into the skin pores with just a shot of electricity. It is then, that the DNA drops its identity and reprograms itself to the certain cell type which can be further harvested to fix injured and severed organs. This technological advancement is likely to help in the reconstruction of damaged internal organs, restoration of old and aged tissues and in bringing relief in brain regeneration.

The Ohio team has built this device with silicone of the size of a stamp and it serves the purpose of a reservoir as well as an injector. It's as small as a penny. It is micro-etched with several nano channels that help in connecting with the microscopic dents.

Another path-changing aspect about this invention is that it does not involve expensive cell isolating methods nor does it warrant tedious manipulation in the laboratory. This technology would use the patient's skin itself for the conversion to take place and thus making the human skin a prolific bioreactor.

Researchers believe that if this technology is further bettered, it can help in a massive way in relieving and restoring cognitive functions and also help patients with Alzheimer, Parkinson disease as well as relieve brain tumors.

The team is now waiting for approval of human trials, as it uses the person's own skin cells and doesn't require external medication. This extensive research was led by Dr. Chandan Sen, Director of Centre of regenerative medicine and Cell-based Therapies and was funded by Leslie and Abigail Wexner, Ohio State's Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Cell-Based Therapies and Ohio State's Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centre.

This invention can not only instil hope and faith in a lot of people but also help them recover and heal completely without having to go through an invasive surgery, but instead use their own living cells to heal themselves. According to Dr. Chandan, it will take a little longer to get the approval of FDA to start their human trials, following to the success of which, is the possibility of this technology being available for the masses.

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The Reasons Why the Royalty Free Music Is Gaining Momentum


By Aman Tumukur Khanna

Music is the essence of the life and for the majority of the people, it is an enjoyable affair. There is so much variety in the music that sometimes one can get confused. The Music is more like a company to the ears and to oneself. People these days want to carry it wherever they go, be it a smartphone, iPod, iPad, laptop etc. It is not possible to keep downloading the music every now and then there are issues of the music being copyrighted or protected, not downloadable etc. One more type of music is the "royalty free music" which is a sort of music license which allows the buyer to pay once and enjoy the music until whatever time he wants.

Royalty free music streamlines the music license by eliminating the negotiation factor with the Performance rights organisation also knows as the PRO and also provides you with the access to use the copyrighted music by a one- time payment. It is a sort of license where a royalty is paid and is one of the major reasons for the companies to resort to this means.

Even though the meaning looks simple, yet many baffling ideas are in circulation regarding this concept as there is a word "free "associated with it. People often get confused due to this and it would be better if we take a brief look at what all "royalty free music "does not cover ".

• It can be compared to a duty -free product which does not come free of cost. So we pay the price for the product but no duties or taxes. Similarly, there is a royalty we pay for the music after which it is free.

• This music definitely has a copyright owner and protection, but since a royalty is paid for the license, it becomes free even though rights are with the other person.

• It is not limited to any specific genre of music and is not of an inferior quality.

• It is not always a very high royalty license charge that one has to pay. It could vary as per choices.

After a brief insight, let us also consider its importance and the benefits for a person to resort for royalty free music than free music if available, and some of the reasons are mentioned as under:

• The person who buys this music wishes to edit and bring it to some commercial use.

• They are looking for high- quality music without any omissions.

• The company or people who buy the music are trying to protect themselves against any problems and even get a legal support.

• It can be easily downloaded as there are many sites who offer this option at a very good speed.

So, we can say that royalty music is more like an achievement of a free and superb promotional method and is an ideal option for those who wish to work with hypermedia projects.

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Those French Quarter Specialties, Like Nowhere Else


By Dale Phillip

New Orleans foodies are very particular about the their favorite native foods, so don't confuse Cajun (which is "low country") with Creole, and well, we wouldn't dare mess with French cooking (say no more). Especially in the French Quarter these fine native dishes abound, so let's look at the most popular:

Jambalaya: a traditional French and Spanish combination of andouille sausage, shrimp, chicken and sometimes pork, with an emphasis on meats rather than shellfish, all in a spicy and flavorful stew which includes rice and vegetables, the Creole style is native to the famed French Quarter; Cajun version does not include tomatoes; it's your basic Spanish paella with a French Creole or Cajun twist;

Gumbo: Louisiana's official state food, similar to jambalaya but includes fil� powder (a spice from the sassafras tree) and okra, which are not common in jambalaya. Gumbo is also served separately over white rice; gumbos, �touff�es, and creoles dishes are considered more complex in preparation (remember, you're dealing with very specific versions here), and whether or not you are eating at a New Orleans restaurant or in other parts of the state; renowned chef Paul Prudhomme put gumbo on the map;

Crawfish Etouffee: another variation on gumbo and jambalaya which always includes crawfish or shrimp, and maybe crab, but does not have sausage or other meats; from the French word "smothered" and served over rice; considered a bit lighter than its two cousins;

(If you are planning on preparing any of the above dishes yourself, it would be wise to simply pick up a bottle of Paul Prudhomme's or Emeril Lagassi's blended spices to really do them justice.)

Po' Boy and Muffaletta: New Orleans sandwiches, with very specific ingredients and breads (not to be found at any sub shop);

Red Beans 'n Rice: just what it sounds like, a spicy rice dish with red kidney beans;

Oysters abound and are plentiful in New Orleans, fresh from the salty waters of the Gulf of Mexico, served raw with red sauce, Rockefeller-style or in an oyster loaf, lightly breaded and fried, between two slices of "pullman loaf bread" and slathered with mayo, topped with tomato slices, (not on any low-fat diet, to be sure, but delicious); shake on a few drops of hot sauce, open a cold brew and you're eatin';

Shrimp Remoulade: a Creole favorite, from famed restaurants Galatoire's and Brennan's, Gulf shrimp in a spicy tomato-based sauce, served with hard-boiled egg, sliced cucumbers and maybe a few olives, it's a winner and don't skimp on the Tabasco;

Andouille sausage: smoked pork sausage, originally brought to Louisiana by French immigrants that has been eagerly incorporated into much of Creole cooking; if you can't find it, other sausage can be substituted but it just won't be the same, and for heaven sake don't use hot dogs;

Beignets and a strong cup of caf� au lait: high on any tourist's list, these light fried doughnuts accompanied by strong coffee is why Cafe du Monde in the French Quarter is always crowded;

Creole Bread Pudding: similar to mom's, but don't serve it without bourbon sauce;

Bananas Foster: created and still top drawer at famed Brennan's restaurant since 1951, this flaming dessert features a rich butter and brown sugar sauce, over vanilla ice cream;

Creme Brulee: legendary Commander's Palace in the French Quarter rocks with their basic dessert, a version of flan or Italian creme caramel, but with a burnt sugar topping, adopted from Parisian chefs and first popularized in New York City at well-known restaurant Le Cirque (don't tell that to any self-respecting New Orleans fan);

And of course, no article on New Orleans cuisine would be complete without two of their most popular (and potent) cocktails:

Hurricanes, made with two kinds of rum and fruit juice, don't leave home without aspirin or a designated driver; and

Ramos Gin Fizz, a delightful combination of gin, lemon and lime juice, cream, egg white and club soda, don't be fooled by its seemingly innocent frothy taste, it can be deadly if you drink a few; created by Henry Ramos, who operated the Imperial Cabinet Saloon in downtown New Orleans, sadly no longer in existence, but happily the drink is still immensely popular; this is not your basic gin and tonic;

Well, there you have it. The best New Orleans has to offer. No other place does it quite as well, and locals will be the first to tell you that. If you're fortunate enough to make your way to New Orleans, don't miss these incredible dishes. The Big Easy could well be called The Big Waistline. Enjoy.

Author Dale Phillip had the privilege of visiting New Orleans and ate her way through the French Quarter. s a huge fan of seafood, she reveled in the native dishes which were chock full of shrimp, crab and oysters, and the spicy combinations were not to be missed.
She resides in Southern California,where Cajun cooking is not exactly king, but she reminisces about native cuisines and looks forward to returning to The Big Easy someday. She invites you to view her many articles on Food and Drink, and her blog: http://myfriendlyu.blogspot.com/

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Why It Matters


By Delia Armstrong-Busby

WHY IT MATTERS: THOUGHTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN CAREER PLANNING

Communities grow its youth in numerous ways. As an award winning educator entering my forty seventh year of educational service; I am delighted with the youth programs I support through the El Pomar Foundation in Colorado Springs.

Over the years of my volunteerism I am aware of the educational engagement support to families and school districts which have a dynamic impact on the present and the future of urban culture. I have watched as youth of all backgrounds arrive at post-secondary informational events hosted on disparate college settings energized to learn about and find pathways for what can come next in their planning. It is a groundbreaking experience for now thousands of students. A preponderance of these students have a new vision quest because of the exposure offered by this careers program. Energy is a distinctive trait for why this program works for youth.

There are a plethora of volunteers who act as guides for the day and do outreach for inclusion. Judges, business leaders, self-defense trainers, military veterans, a delightful assemblage of American range and diversity people the ranks of volunteers and life-informed believers in helping these youngsters from the secondary school realize who there are and who they can be. Future Selfing is so very important. A subtlety is the culture of respect and positive regard for these students. They are very intuitive and appreciate the positive regard that permeates the intent and best hope that underpins the career pathways plan as realized here. The terminology does not communicate the superlative quality of this youth program or all of the merit that it deserves.

On a personal level, I can remember when graduating from high school cum laude, that my high school counselor called me into her office in my final year to inquire if I thought I might want to go to college. The way this portal operates sends the message: Of course you can go to college or to whatever next preparation best suits you. The inclusive culture and durability of this effort sends a message through action that is stereotype defying and powerful for the future of all communities.

Collateral benefits are captured from a young mentor for the students who choose this exposure... reflections resulting when asked to summarize her personal take on this experience.

I have gained a lot of experience working with youth, learned a variety of things while taking some of their workshops with them. I have met a ton of awesome ambassadors. Volunteering with the setup of the events, I've learned some project management skills, organizational skills and definitely leadership skills.

Other organizations offer similar benefit and have done so for decades. All are good villagers. I am happy to visit and review other good works for students.

Delia Armstrong Busby is the author of Absence Addiction Program, an award winning pathway to improved student achievement and retention. Absence Addiction Program is available on Amazon, Playster, Boko, Barnes and Noble and other popular sites.

Demystify why teens leave schools and understand a step by step approach to healthy school cultures. The contents of this book are based on practice and completion and outcomes many schools want but never achieve.
Email the author, Delia Armstrong Busby at  adventuresblissinc@gmail.com

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Importance of Maintaining Viewing Distance While Watching TV


By Khushnud Khan

Whenever we plan to watch a movie in the theatres, most of us will definitely prefer seats somewhere in the middle, rather than sitting right at the front or way back at the end of the theatre. While it is not exactly the same when it comes to watching TV, we will still search for that prime place which will make watching TV a good experience. What we exactly want to feel is the essence of a horror movie or an action movie, without straining our eyes or suffering a headache.

While this fact is not true that sitting too close and watching TV can cause permanent damage to eyes, it can definitely cause strain which leads to blurry vision. Most people try to squeeze the biggest screen in their homes; however if your room is small, then it is not a smart idea. One must maintain a proper viewing distance while watching TV based on the screen size. In general, it is recommended to maintain a distance almost 1.5 to 2.5 times the diagonal screen measurement away, with about a 30-degree viewing angle. For example, if you have a 40" TV, you should be sitting somewhere between 5 and 8.3 feet away from the screen.

So, why is it important to maintain a proper viewing distance while watching a TV?

The basic reason to maintain a proper viewing distance is to avoid eye strain and headache. Excessive eye strain can cause blurry vision which might cause some minor eye-sight problem in the future. Apart from maintaining a proper viewing distance, you must also watch TV in a proper lighted room. Watching TV in wrong lighting gives rise to unnecessary eye strain as the eyes have to work hard to see the image. Thus, the proper viewing distance should be combined with right lighting to avoid eye fatigue and strain.

Thus, how far should you sit while watching the TV?

Consider watching your TV from a distance of five times the width of the TV screen. So watch a 42" HDTV from 15' away. The 15' feet distance was a bit far. However, if you feel that too far, maintain a 10-12' distance on the 42" HDTV. Again, if you are watching a 52" TV, maintain a distance of 6.5' - 10.8' (2.0 m - 3.3 m) from the screen.

Hence, as a piece of advice use your sense and move away from the TV if your eyes start hurting. Make sure to watch TV from a distance that will enable you to read texts comfortably on screen without glaring or straining your eyes.

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Top 10 Bollywood Movies in 2018 Not To Miss


By Dip Shrestha

Padmaavat: Set in 1303 AD medieval India, Padmaavat is the narrative of respect, valor and fixation. Ruler Padmavati is known for her remarkable excellence alongside a solid feeling of equity and is the spouse of Maharawal Ratan Singh and pride of the Kingdom of Chittor, a prosperous kingdom in the north west of India. The legend of her magnificence achieves the authoritative sultan of Hindustan - Allaudin Khilji. The sultan who is a dictator, is focused with needing anything that is of remarkable excellence for himself. He lays attack on the secure post of Chittorgarh.

Padman: Lakshmi is a recently hitched welder who drums up some excitement in his East Indian town when he tries to reform the assembling of sterile napkins for ladies.

Hichki: After a few meetings and various dismissals, a lady who has Tourette's disorder handles a vocation as an instructor at a first class school. She soon tries to do whatever she can to make her defiant and troublemaking understudies understand their maximum capacity.

Baaghi 2: Baaghi 2 is an up and coming Indian activity movie delivered by Sajid Nadiadwala under his standard Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and coordinated by Ahmed Khan. The film highlights Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani in lead parts.

Robot 2.0: Robot 2.0 is an up and coming Indian sci-fi movie composed and coordinated by S. Shankar, co-composed by B. Jeyamohan, and created by Subaskaran Allirajah, originator of Lyca Productions This is first Indian movie that is specifically shot in 3D.

Raid: Raid is an up and coming Indian wrongdoing dramatization movie composed by Ritesh Shah and coordinated by Raj Kumar Gupta. It highlights Ajay Devgn, Ileana D'Cruz, Saanand Verma and Saurabh Shukla.

Vodka Diaries: Vodka Diaries is a 2018 Indian spine chiller movie co-delivered and coordinated by Kushal Srivastava. Set in contemporary Manali, the story spins around a club called Vodka Diaries, where a few homicides happen and their examination.

Total Dhamaal: Total Dhamaal is a forthcoming Indian parody movie, coordinated by Indra Kumar. It is the continuation of 2011 film Double Dhamaal and the third portion of the Dhamaal film arrangement.

Students of the year 2: Student of the Year 2 is an up and coming Indian movie coordinated by Punit Malhotra. It is a continuation of the 2012 film, Student of the Year.

Hate Story 4: Hate Story 4 is an up and coming 2018 Indian bollywood suggestive spine chiller movie composed by Sammeer Arora and coordinated by Vishal Pandya. It highlights Urvashi Rautela, Karan Wahi, Vivan Bhatena and Ihana Dhillon in the number one spot parts.

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Clowns Are No Laughing Matter These Days


By Anthony Maguire

Once upon a time, clowns were benevolent figures of laughter and joy.

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, American children followed the animated antics of the Bozo the Clown on television each week. The cartoons were introduced by local presenters made up as the carrot-topped Bozo. One was Willard Scott, later to become weatherman with the NBC Today show. Willard Scott was also the first-ever Ronald McDonald, making his debut appearance in a 1963 TV ad for the burger franchise.

Flash forward ten years, to Cook County, Illinois (interestingly enough, the location of one of the first McDonald's restaurants). A character calling himself Pogo the Clown is a popular attraction at community events. Meanwhile, young men keep going missing...

Underneath the clown makeup and clothes is a psychopath named John Wayne Gacy. In between appearances as Pogo he strangles to death 34 victims. He doesn't wear the clown outfit when he kills, but his alter-ego of Pogo forever shifts the image of the clown in popular consciousness. Almost overnight, clowns become scary, with Gacy paving the way for numerous portrayals of bad clowns in literature and film, most notably Stephen King's It.

King's novel came out in 1986 and was a huge seller. In 1990, his nightmare creation, Pennywise the Clown, was brought to the small screen in a miniseries. Also in 1990, a Florida woman, Marlene Warren opened her front door to a brown-eyed clown bearing flowers and balloons. The clown shot her in the face and drove off in a white Chrysler. The clown's victim died two days later. The killer, a woman, eluded capture for over a quarter century, but now she's serving time for murder.

The nineties and noughties saw chilling portrayals of The Joker, the green-haired prankster in the Batman franchise, by the likes of Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger. Plus we met Krusty, the degenerate clown in The Simpsons.

But it wasn't until 2016 that Caulrophobia - the fear of clowns - reached truly fever pitch. In the latter part of that year, the world was gripped by a wave of 'scary clown' sightings. In the lead-up to Halloween, social media sites received numerous postings about sinister-looking clowns who were reported lurking first in forests, then in a host of urban locations in the US, UK, Australia and a number of other countries. It got so bad that the president of the World Clown Association, Randy Christensen took to YouTube to condemn people dressing up as clowns to frighten people. "Whoever is doing this crazy stuff is not a clown," stated Christensen, a Minnesota-based party clown. "This is someone who is using a good, clean, wholesome art form and distorting it.' Christensen added that members of his association had suffered job cancellations and felt under threat following coverage of scary clown sightings.

It all got too much for McDonald's. On October 11, 2016 the burger giant announced that its mascot would be keeping a lower profile as a result of the incidents. A spokesman said the hamburger clown was cutting back on appearances at community events as a result of the "current climate around clown sightings in communities."

There was a kneejerk reaction from other corporate entities like Target, which took clown masks from its website and stores. Schools as far apart as Ohio, USA, and Otago, New Zealand, banned clown outfits and masks.

Cut forward to Halloween night, Monday October 31, 2016. Caulrophobia had taken such a terrifying hold in the United States that large numbers of both householders and the parents of trick or treaters had firearms at the ready that night.

Fearing vigilante retribution, most clowns kept a low profile that witches' eve. Not so in Orange County, Florida, where two men needed medical treatment after being attacked by a group of 20 people in clown masks. But other than that, Halloween night 2016 seems to have been a bit of a fizzer in the scary clown department, given all the hype leading up to it.

Flashing forward now to May 2017. A bald, bespectacled man fronts a court in Nova Scotia, Canada. He is Dale Raincourt, aka Klutzy the Clown. He pleads guilty to the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl over a six week period. The judge jails him for two years and bans him from ever working as a children's entertainer again. Another nail in the coffin for bona fide clowns trying to earn an honest living.

Then in the fall of 2017 came the big budget cinema production of It. Pennywise was back, scarier than ever! The film proceeded to do very brisk business indeed at the box office, with the biggest attendances ever for a September-October release.

So where does that leave the benevolent, child-friendly clown of yesteryear? Well, a lot of them have hung up their clown outfits and wigs for good. Others have strategically re-aligned themselves in the marketplace, promoting themselves as "balloon artists" and avoiding all use of the "c" word.

And poor old Ronald McDonald has been put out to pasture in most parts of the world. On a recent trip to Thailand, I did encounter his life sized effigy outside a McDonald's in Bangkok. He had his palms pressed together in a "wei" greeting. Alternatively, he might have been praying, appealing for divine intervention as the clown joins the ranks of vampires, zombies and other denizens of our worst nightmares.

Author of this article, Anthony Maguire, has written a novel called True Madness, about a killer clown who terrorises a female TV reporter. Watch out for a blue-haired clown on the book stalls and websites!

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A Guide to Scheduling A Newborn Photography Shoot at Your Home


By Jermaine Amado

For a 33 year old that does not have any children, I sure do know a lot about babies! How, you ask? Baby photography! I have been a baby photographer for over 13 years. They are my specialty, my joy, and my life.

When I started newborn photography I had to learn how to hold a baby, soothe a baby, stay calm, and familiarize myself with facial expressions. I would often look at them and think, "I wonder why they are smiling like that". And then you hear a sound... from the diaper... a wet sound. I imagine parents, other photographers, and everyone who works with babies can relate to this.

After a few years of newborn photography, I decided to create a guide to help new parents and photographers alike to help prepare for the photo shoot if the photo shoot takes place at the clients home. All my newborn photo shoots are taken at my clients' homes because it's the most comfortable place for a growing family.

Without further ado, here is the guide born from my frequently asked questions about a newborn photography shoot...

1. When should we schedule the newborn photo shoot? Schedule your newborn photography shoot within the first two weeks of the due date. This is just a tentative date and will likely change depending on the baby's arrival. If you have a C-section then the date is pretty set unless the baby comes early.

It's best to capture babies around 5-14 days while they sleep and have the newborn look. Having said that, there are no guarantees with newborns. They do what they please. I have done photo shoots at 6 days. Some cooperate and some don't. I have done photo shoots at 4 weeks. Some cooperate and some don't. Either way, they're all wonderful!

2. What happens if my baby is late? Contact your photographer and play the date by ear. If the baby is early, don't worry about contacting your photographer right away. Enjoy the new member of your family! Contact them within the next couple of days and let them know that your baby is here.

3. What temperature should the house be? The day of the photo shoot I suggest to have the house at a good warm temperature. We will be sweating but the baby will be comfortable. You might not need the heat on during summer though. The little ones don't like to be too hot or too cold.

Keep in mind that most of the poses will be of the baby in their diaper, naked, or whatever you discussed with your photographer. Walk around your home and think about the settings/backdrops that might work out best in terms of lighting. Usually, photographers like to setup in the room with the most natural light. But also important rooms like the nursery, your bedroom, the living room, and the yard if it's a nice day.

4. When should I feed my baby? Try and time it so that you are almost done with the feeding or completely done by the time the photographer arrives. A happy baby equals a sleepy baby. Sleepy babies are awesome! Also, bear in mind that we might feed the baby a little outside their schedule to keep them calm.

If you wanted your baby in a wrap, diaper cover, or possibly naked then I suggest to take their clothes off (but keep them in their diaper!), wrap them up in a blanket, then start to feed them. The less we move them around after they have a full belly, the better.

5. What do I do if my baby is sleepy right before the photo shoot? Sometimes your baby will be asleep before we arrive and before the feeding. Try to keep them up by changing them or maybe a nice bath. You want your baby to be tired during the photo shoot, not before

6. How long will the photo shoot last? The length of time would all depend on the photographer and the baby. I have completed newborn photo shoots in an hour and upwards of 4 hours. If the baby is awake during the photo shoot, it's OK! Photos of your baby alert and awake are magical!

7. What props should I have ready and does the photographer bring any? Most of the props and hats that I personally utilize in my photography shoots belong to the baby. The picture will hold a different meaning if you utilize your own hats, blankets, books, and/or other props. Also, don't forget all the gifts that you baby will receive. Using gifts from friends and families makes these photos extra special.

I hope this overview helped answer some of your questions. Good luck and have a great photo shot!

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What Makes Drupal 8 The Best Choice for Business Owners? Know The Reasons


By Prince N

A dynamic and powerful content management system is something that every website needs to satisfy the users and also to remain competitive in the market. Various organizations choose to use Drupal development and switch over to the latest version of the software while many others have converted from the competitor open source software like WordPress, Joomla and etc. because of the added functionalities that comes together with the Drupal 8 platform. However, there are various considerations related to upgrades, security features, requirements that you should know before selecting Drupal for your website.

Customizable and scalable:

The latest Drupal version and its modules can easily be customized and scaled as per the business requirements and this helps to contribute to the growth, improvement and innovation of the business. The RESTful API easily connects with other apps and helps the developers to use JSON or HTML for faster and secure data transfer. The latest version also supports multilingual capabilities on the back end and this enables to build sites that can quickly translate them into various other languages.

Authoring experience:

Earlier authoring in Drupal was extremely consistent and was entirely dependent on the efforts of the developer to make writing and editing easy. Out of the box, Drupal had nothing much to offer, but the wide range of modules can be put together to make a wonderful editing experience if the developers took initiatives. But Drupal 8 has come up with a good user experience right out of the box and the authoring environment has also been revamped and is based on extensive usability testing and has the capability to match or beat other CMSs in the market.

Mobile experience:

Drupal 8 has come up with various features that helps to easily manage the site from any smartphone. The responsive experience works well for a wide range of devices and so you don't have to create a separate mobile site. Drupal 8 development makes it a great platform to serve content to mobile apps, web apps or any other place where you want specific data. The "Headless Drupal" is supported and this means that whatever application the users use; it can pull data from Drupal without visiting the site itself.

High growth potential:

Another reason behind business owners choosing the Drupal development platform is that it has hidden strengths to change and help your organization grow. You can easily start developing your start up business with a very small or a basic brochure site and then gradually keep adding features, workflows, scheduling systems, ecommerce groups and etc. to make it feature rich and fulfil your specific business purpose. The latest version of Drupal now uses much more standard industry practice of dependency injection and object orientation and this ultimately makes the end results far more reliable and dependable with fewer conflicts.

Matured platform:

Drupal has been a popular CMs for creating arbitrary databases of content online and bigger organizations have always appreciated the strong group and role capabilities to manage permissions, workflows and access. It had some structural problems that made it difficult to troubleshoot conflicts, make any upgrades and even experience different ways to complete the same task. But with Drupal 8, things have changed and the core has been replaced with an object oriented system that has made upgrades easier. Today, it is a matured platform offering varied features and functionalities to both the users and the developers.

The Drupal 8.4 beta release:

The latest release has added additional improvements and stability giving the developers and site builders the chance to upgrade to the latest version. Drupal has come up with improved tools for content authoring, performance and scalability, site administration and developer experience. Drupal 8 had certain file usage tracking bugs and Drupal 8.4 has disabled the automatic deletion of files. In the earlier versions, data from draft revisions, books and menus could leak into the live site and this issue is fixed and also similar problems in the Content moderation module.

If you are looking for a website that offers strong features and functionalities, then    hiring a Drupal 8 expert developer can bring your business on track and offer better prosperity and growth.

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4 Reasons Why The Retail Industry Should Invest In Mobile App Development


By Deepal Bhatnagar

Smartphones are no more a luxury, and the traditional means of shopping are not the only means. Research reveals that in the US, sales that occurred via smartphones increased by 101 percent in 2016's first quarter. The purpose of any mobile app development company is to reconstruct the traditional shopping practices consequently improving the model of mobile marketing.

A mobile app, for now, is not just the future of e-commerce but also for retail. For clients to instantly get what they want, smartphone apps serve as a personal browsing and comparison tool in their hands. Mobile shopping is earning wider popularity, for the convenience it provides. As an outcome, mobile app development companies offer high-quality and cost-effective technology solutions.

It's more of m-commerce, not e-commerce.

As per a recently conducted survey, e-commerce accounts more of 30 percent of the entire e-commerce and will grow exponentially. Mobile usage is increasing at a lightning-speed rate than any of Google's internal forecasts.

The most significant benefit of m-commerce to users is that it demands less time in transacting. Also, users can do transactions from anywhere and at any time of the day. Users enjoy more in swiping the relevant curated images as retailers make several kinds of offers for the business promotion. This is all because mobile app developers recognize the end-user needs and create customized apps that fulfill user expectations.

Buyers spend more time on Mobiles Apps Than PCs.

The m-commerce is flourishing at an escape velocity that provides a platform for this kind of technology shift. As per stats, 90 percent of all buyers spent most of their time on mobile apps. Retail apps are remarkably convenient to use and user-friendly. Buyers get access to ample of information about the business products or services quickly. 63% of Americans today prefer a mobile app for the smooth convenience that it offers.

More engaging user experience

UI-UX are essential aspects of retail app development. Users appreciate using apps as each of them has their unique features, which often follow industry standards. Research reveals that most of the buyers give an app a chance once or twice.

Creating a feature-rich retail app by the developers is growing increasingly successful as it delivers an instant impact on the first-time users. Plenty of apps are available in the play store, but only a few of them make a difference.

Mobile App growth is flaming.

There is a regular shift from mobile web to mobile app-based buying, which means that apps are more accessible and acceptable. The growth is increasing day by day, inspired by a massive expansion in the number of mobile devices. Buyers use their smartphones to see what is around them, and retailers today needs to be smarter on efficient application of mobile app and satisfying the needs of mobile-empowered buyers. For a long time, success and prosperity, it is incredibly essential for the retail app developers to create applications that have a clear-cut visibility factor.

Conclusion

Building successful and high-traffic mobile apps is the end-purpose of the development companies. Numerous buyers still relish the in-store experience as they consider touch, see, and try products that they can't do online - but that's a pretty less number of users. Retail app development benefits buyers with up-to-date market trends. Shortly, mobile retail will entirely replace the traditional retail as the favored shopping means.

Deepal Bhatnagar is a techie, writer, & blogger. She is an avid reader, traveler, and foodie. Currently, she is associated with   ViitorCloud Technologies as Web Content Writer. She holds 3+ years of experience in her writing niche.

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How to Find the Best Software Testing Company


By Darshan T Thakkar

According to the statistics, the IT companies will be increasing their testing budget from 26% to 40% in upcoming years. This increase is because of the importance and necessity of delivering the best quality software in the market to bypass competitors and retaining customers' loyalty. However, the job of finding a good testing company is difficult. There is a shortage of well versed and skilled QA testing companies that can live up to your expectations and prove your suitable collaboration model for the software testing outsourcing project. This article shares the top tips to find the best quality Assurance testing company.

Define a clear collaboration model

Software testing is not a onetime process because even if you have a single software product, there will be version iterations of your product. Thus, the QA is an ongoing project. You need to collaborate with a testing company that can work in harmony with your team and organization to deliver expected outcomes in record time. Thus, before approaching software testing company, outline a collaboration model for the long term. If you think, you are not ready to go for a long-term collaboration model, then outline clear requirement and expected results from the QA testing company. This will help in speeding up discussions once you start finding the best company for software testing outsourcing.

Look references and testimonials

It is important to look at the past work and success stories of the company to assure you are hiring the best software testing company that has already proven itself. You can ask to provide some references to the clients with contact details so you can talk and cross check with them. You can also see the testimonials of the outsourcing testing company received from happy clients. This will give an idea of a company's professionalism and expertise.

Look around in the digital world

It is good to spend some time researching about the company online at different websites that talk about the company. You can see unbiased reviews about the company that will give an idea of how the company operates and what is the reputation of the company. It is always good to outsource your software testing work for the company that has strong and positive online reputation. Please be liberal to overlook some negative reviews as nobody can please everyone.

Ask about the complete proposal

It is always good to get a professional proposal from the company that has details of everything. The proposal must share the scope of work as well as what is not part of the work. The proposal will give a hint of their professionalism, work etiquettes as well as business standards. The proposal will also make things and cost transparent that will save you from any shocks coming your way later.

These are the top things you can do while hunting for the best software testing company. These steps will help you to find a good company that will work with you for years in the process of business growth and quality software delivery.

Darshan is a Technical specialist and author of the top technology blog. He has over more than 7 years of experience software, Web design, E-commerce and business development.

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Natural Language Processing


By Robert K Janis

It wasn't long after someone came up with the idea of a robot that people wanted it to understand human speech and text. It was a dream that could only be found in the pages of science fiction books and short stories, or observed in movies. Known as Natural Language Processing (NLP), the concept of a computer understanding human speech and text is now here.

It is not an easy task to achieve. First, there is the problem of human's speaking in a concise manner so that a machine can understand. Second, the problem of words that sound the same, but have different meanings like weigh and way, weight and wait, etc.

How Natural Language Processing Works

Processing the spoken or written word relies heavily on Big Data, large amounts of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data that can be mined for information. Computers can quickly go through the data, analyze it, and find patterns or trends. Initially, NLP relied on basic rules where machines using algorithms were told what words and phrases to look for in text and then taught specific responses when the phrases appeared. It has evolved into deep learning, a flexible, more instinctive method in which algorithms are used to teach a machine to identify a speaker's intent from a series of examples.

In the evolution of NLP, algorithms have been historically bad at interpreting. However, now with improvements in deep learning and AI, algorithms can now successfully interpret.

If you own an Amazon Echo or a Google Home, then you are interacting with artificial intelligence and NLP. Moreover, it is already being used in all sorts of business applications including manufacturing, business analytics, customer relations, human resources, and healthcare.

NLP, AI, And Businesses

In the coming years, Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence will influence five areas of healthcare.

Clinical Data and Administrative Assistants

Data Mining and Extraction

Market Analysis

Real-Time Translation Services

In customer service, the use of NLP can help determine customer attitudes for future sales. There will be no need for customer surveys. Instead, mining systems will offer deeper insights about a customer's feelings. Chatbots will allow human customer service personnel to concentrate on other types of calls.

NLP will help human resource departments to recruit job seekers, will make it easier to sort through resumes, attract more specific candidates, and hire more qualified workers. NLP in spam detection will keep unwanted emails out of an executive's inbox. It can also be used to "read" tweets and determine whether they are good or bad for a company so that customer concerns can be addressed.

NLP And Social Good

NLP and AI can help prevent school shootings. For example, Columbia University researchers have processed 2 million tweets posted by 9,000 at-risk youth to determine how language changes as a teen gets closer and closer to committing a violent act.

There are so many uses for NLP now and, no doubt, as the technology expands, more can be achieved.

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Create a Lifetime of Sweet Memories With the Professional Wedding Photographer


By Harikrishna Patel

It requires a great deal of imagination and lots of feeling to understand the value of family albums and the still photographs they contain! Whether monochrome or dazzling color, photographs are losing out in the battle with videography that is everywhere, echoing the television culture. Yet, we love our family pictures no matter what and some situations make it more convenient with the stills rather than the video. While films are far more complicated with equipment being required, they do capture live action magically indeed. Maybe you need both photographs and video for the appropriate occasions. Get the professional wedding photographer for those images frozen in time that will tell happy tales for an eternity.

Dramatic scenes would be recorded for posterity

Though the film medium may be a century old, still photographs came so much earlier. Sentiments are still better expressed casually in the hard copy photographs. Not everybody has access to films and screens, the digital world not having reached certain remote areas and sections of society. If you are lost in monochrome memories, think the grand color and all the latest software that apply equally to the video and photographic world too.

After the photography is carried out by the expert team that has a passion for it, the processing looks at the finer points. Embellishments are added and characters highlighted, weak points edited, borders and titles informing of salient points. As if reflected in an enchanted mirror is the history of the wedding occasion, capturing the series of events before, during and after the fateful day. Invest in the Luxury Leather Bound Album that would preserve the memories just as the events happened to touch the heart's core. This piece of family history would possess an immense significance, perhaps over generations, never going out of style!

Professional wedding photographer would show the way to some charming blow ups to decorate the wall like the film posters in the town. Those special effects with titles and ambiances added would take the society by storm. Transmitted over social media, they would rock the world. Though we live surrounded by video in all directions, there is a time meant for sober hard copy photographs. Otherwise, how would you explain the print industry and the books, the brochures and the leaflets? Along with those dainty copies meant for the grand family album, get some laminated enlargements made of the intimate moments that express a world of love.

The photographers will visit the most romantic wedding venues!

Being quite used to weddings arranged in remote locations like farmhouses and beaches, the forest and the mountain, the visuals would better express all the adventures and dreams of the married couple. Time passes quickly all right and those pictures contain a world of intimate moments, containing the essence of the grand occasion. Just imagine how many times the day would be revisited by every generation within the family and beyond.

The photographers know the secrets artistically and technically, customized agreements taking care of individual needs. Look at the portfolio and the testimonials to be convinced that we mean serious business with all the years in the profession that reaches deep into the heart and soul. The cameras and the software form an important part of the action. The team does the rest.

With all the involvement in the trade, the photographers will melt into the invitees at the function, weaving in and out without disturbing anybody. It is quite understandable that all the arrangements for the wedding would result in stress. As a result of discussions, the photographers will plan and execute all the lighting and filming arrangements. Getting a piece of the action and recording the natural expressions, movements, and behavior in all the glory would be the target. Formal photographs of family and guest groups too would be handled very skillfully.

Several high-quality cameras and photographers make sure that errors are minimized. By taking many more pictures than necessary, we have more pieces of the action to choose from. Many customers want some monochrome prints to remind of the previous generation, perhaps, with some color decorations. Indulge in a world of fancy regarding the prints, sizes, frames, and enlargements. It is an occasion of a lifetime. Professional wedding photographer brings the most satisfying results.

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Engage the Best Professional Videographers to Film Memorable Weddings!


By Harikrishna Patel

Filmmaking is no longer what it once used to be! Look around in the media and the wonders on celluloid are exactly what you would get. Cameras and dedicated software programs create dream-like sequences spruced up with all the technological gimmicks. The impact leaves you spellbound as often happens. Advertising films take it all too far with unlikely stories and sacrifice realism for the sake of an impact, to sell a product, like costumes perhaps. aspect. The professional videographers busy filming the wedding are not after commercial success. Let us call it an artistic pursuit to store memories that the families will return to in the remote future.

Building and storing wedding memories!

Just like a person, building or event, street or town has memories associated, the once in a lifetime wedding day means so much not only for the moment but generations. The two individuals and their families, the society around them, perhaps in distant cities, so many come together to celebrate that special occasion. The intensity of feeling and emotion, the ambiance, and the music, the intimate dreams and groups, everything deserves to be recorded.

Should we not be grateful that such a medium exists that effectively captures it all live! Photographs may be far older and still, pictures are best suited for family albums, though enlargements could be life-sized posters to decorate the walls. Video storage is different and possible on DVDs or thumb drives, conveniently copied and transmitted worldwide over social media.

Glance through the portfolio of wedding films by the professional videographers

Weddings are happening everywhere around us, both in the neighborhood and media reports of celebrity nuptials. Though they may be admired from a distance and gifts handed over, the real experience of your own wedding is intensely dramatic. So many visions come together on a day that goes down in the family and personal history, the dazzling moments repeated for an eternity of togetherness. While the future is unknown, we do pray for the best circumstances for the families and the future children.

Those wedding video samples are as good as the films you witness, perhaps better in terms of being real. Besides, the technical and artistic aspects are quite professional, up to date and incorporating the latest techniques. The machinery and the cameras, lighting and sound effects, graphics, you will get the stunning best.

The team would endeavor to create a striking story based on the wedding, complete with all the gear associated with the film industry. A lot of effort went into the accreditations and the training, and long stories of arduous experience brought us to the present stage as we strive to achieve even higher peaks in the search for perfection.

The short film that uses the preparation, the ceremonies and the parties associated with the wedding occasion promise to capture the happiness and love as it happens. Though such a joyous event, a wedding does involve a few tears. Kids enjoy the happening in their innocence. The services are out to make a profit. We capture all the facets, the music and the food, the furniture, and the costumes.

Fairytale wedding venues

Traditionally, the church is the honored venue for taking the vows and congregating to be blessed. In the designer age, farms and forests, beaches and mountains have become resort-like charming venues for the wedding adventure! And why ever not? If it is a once in a lifetime occasion, farfetched wedding venues stretch the imagination and provide an escape from the humdrum stressed-out and polluted urban background. Perhaps the time and the money would be greater for such a dream wedding for those who are interested and can afford the additional expense.

Our videography services are extremely budget friendly

Customized packages would suit every requirement. Though we assure of the finest quality, the charges are rather competitive. Compared to the expense of the food or hiring the venue, the videography cost would be only a fraction. Yet, it is the video that will endure through the years and decades when most of the other details are forgotten!

Professional videographers present the best option to breathe life and animation, interest and excitement into a film that will live for a lifetime. Translate all the wedding drama into live footage that will live to tell the tale many times over and warm the hearts forever.

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The Real Difference Between Marketing and Advertising


By Ramon Tarruella

They sound similar but in reality they are not.

Most people believe that Marketing and Advertising are the same thing. Fact is they're not. What is known as advertising, is just a part of the whole game, which is marketing. Marketing includes the complete development of a brand, starting from the research then continuing to designing, advertising, sale, etc. Advertising is considered a part of the whole marketing process, which sends the message using several mediums, in order to promote a product.

Advertising is one of the most important components.

Advertising is for sure, the most important component of the marketing strategy, at the same time is the most expensive. Advertising is about sending the message to a public regarding a company, services or products. At the same time, advertising represents the behind the scenes work process, which includes the development of several strategies and methods to finally capture the attention of a target audience. These strategies includes planning several actions like the following: purchasing ads, deciding where to buy the ad space, the media to be used the time, the frequency and several other factors. The mediums used to put the advertising are the following: mail, newspapers, television, internet, email, magazines flyers, billboards, etc. Television is considered the most popular one, although the internet is the one becoming popular faster.

Consider marketing as the whole cake.

One excellent approach to make a difference between marketing and advertising is seeing marketing as a whole cake and advertising as a piece of one cake. Some other pieces of the cake are: product designing, product pricing, customer satisfaction, market research, sales, etc. These pieces of the cake are expected to work independently, but at the same time as a whole, to achieve a much bigger goal. To illustrate this, we can think about the process of selling a specific process, and at the same time, build reputation of the company involved in a specific market. This is way marketing can be seen as a marathon process, which involves several tasks that take several hours or even days of research. This research, is the marketing process which requires more time. The reason of this, is related to the fact that it involves the deeply understating of the way people behave towards a specific product. Other two elements that also require a lot of time are: product design and developing an advertising strategy. The components that require much less time are: executing advertisements and sales. Similarly, marketing can be seen as a medium between the product consumers and the company.

Companies often make the mistake of confusing advertising with marketing.

Most of the times, companies, specially new ones, make the mistake of confusing both. What they do is compete with huge well-known companies in advertising, ignoring what's behind. To illustrate this, we can think about a logo. For several business owner, the logo represents the most important factor of the company in their advertisements. They have the believe that a better logo will bring more sales. True is, that the logo is good, only if the reputation behind a company is good, in other words, the reputation of a company makes the logo. It's imperative that the log, reflects the company's values. It's important to keep in mid, that these big companies invest a lot of capital on advertising, new companies can't afford to do the same. Based on this, the most important thing is to invest money and time in establishing a communication with the consumers. The message should tell the consumers, that the company understand their needs. It's about educating the consumers, it's about giving them an understanding that the company knows what is doing and that it's the best doing it.

Smart marketers are aggressive in approach rather than passive.

Smart marketers have the ability to really provoke reader's minds by suggesting the to perform certain actions, instead of just telling them the existence of the product. They also know how to bring to the company, contacts (including names, addresses and phone numbers), who are interested in using the services of the company. They do this, by using what is known as aggressive marketing. Here is the key of a good marketing campaign, it definitely speaks a lot about a specific company and the services and products it offers, then the advertising is what provides the special touch to that very hard work the marketing professionals did.

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5 Trends to Get Killer Logo Design in 2018


By Reddington Roy

In this increasingly noisy world, where every day a new brand or product launches every second of a day, what would it take to make people remember you as a business or as a brand? A stunning, creative and memorable logo design with impeccable marketing tactics. Logo Designs is all known for such hefty job when it comes to do it all. Therefore, keeping your branding strong, modern and based over latest trends will not only give your business a competitive edge but will also perform exceptionally to attract more customers to your door and help them to recognize you with to experience similar ambiance.

Keeping your logo design contemporary helps businesses in many ways. It projects impressions that help people to identify you as a well-run and relatable brand and not like the dated trademark that does not communicate effectively. To draw attention to brands, business or even towards an advertisement, graphics, creativity, skills and all above concepts together creates a buzz and help your business to achieve goals of marketing and branding. However, when it comes to opting for professional logo Design Company, customers usually forget about the trends and demanding pattern in the design market.

Remember, a quality logo design is not always about a high-quality graphics or hues. A creative concept for the logo is barely born easily, so the cost you pay to professionals is not only about acquiring a symbol that is unique or different than the previous ones. It should comprise all the element, however, opt for companies that offer affordable packages and provide optimal quality services to design a perfect logo that defines your company, utterly.

Therefore, this article is here to educate both designers and customers to stay updated with trends that are going to sneak peek throughout 2018.

Creative Typography
In design, concepts either can make your first impression amazing or just the opposite of it. Therefore, creative typography allows today's ventures to begin with something that has never done or seen before. In typographic logos, a designers' skill matters most, however, giving the soul to design is all that one must strive for. In typography, regardless of which mood you choose to play with, either serious or silly, it is one of the top adaptive styles drive to create engaging visuals to get attention. A quick example would FedEx without which we cannot complete the list of our examples. Mailchimp, Cutting Room, and NME logos are considered to speak how these giants indeed choose typographic logos to define their business identity.

Apart from all the benefits that come along with this popular medium for logo designing, creative typography gives large room to play around with concept to provide a personality to the logo. It helps designers to speak-up their creative minds and builds a unique logo that is futuristic and versatile. If you believe in artistic values, then considering typography for your business to get it done in with the latest design.

Colorful & Vivid Logos
Grabbing most attention with monotone can be difficult unless a brand is not proceeding with resilient marketing strategy namely Dior and, Nike. However, recent logo design news we received regarding Apple Inc. logo speak about how soon we are going to multi-color logos in this year. Moreover, many popular platforms such as Instagram and YouTube shifted to new designing while sticking to the same frame of work with color, i.e., using vivid and vibrant hues. These examples lead us to comprehend the scope of bright and colorful logo design in the upcoming trends in logo designs.

Geometric Shapes
Typography is not the only characteristic of logo design getting popularization simplification these days. The definite shapes used in logos have recently seen with an increased focus on minimal geometry shapes, or geometry fashioned with a less-is-more approach. When you look at some of the gains of this style like versatile branding, you obtain visibility and modern concepts and ideas-it certainly clarifies that we should be expecting more in 2018.

Metaphoric Logo Concepts
Metaphors amaze minds instantly; with the design, it turns the concept into more creative characters. However, since it has been in trends for last few year, we know metaphors are probably not something new to logo designs. Subsequently, these metaphors are now expected to illustrate greater depth with impactful creativity in designs. These extremely out-of-the-box concepts have leverage metaphoric logo trends back in 2018 to amuse minds with curiosity, thoughtful ideas and unique perspective of design for any name it is expected to mold.

Subtle Animations
Years back when animated came into being; its adaptability amused people. However, back in time lack of animation logo display centers companies preferred to scale with static ones. In this era, from Facebook to website, it is easier, more attention-grabbing and animated-friendly space we have to display some of the creative concepts. Thus, keeping subtle animation to logo design seems to amuse and inspire if the concepts and design collaborate with subtle animate bring more significant meaning to logo design.

We hope that this article helped you acquire tips that will surely help you get started with unique and attractive identity. Therefore, if you are finding a team that help you get started not only with ideal logo design but, professional and eye-catchy branding then let us introduce our renowned firm Logo Design Valley.

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A Lamentable Truth: A Titanic Film Review


By Russel Rivera

A love deeper than any oceans and mightier than any waves; who would have thought that this is all going to end above waters on a calm and frigid night? Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater, an aristocrat and a proletariat, yet managed to fall deep in love with each other. The two characters proved how the social norms cannot hinder a genuine ardor. Although romantic they may seem, both suffered from the eminent trace of social discrimination. Their overall story just rendered a proof that loving someone can go beyond what is impossible.

Titanic, a movie that is considered as the best representation of a beautiful disaster: captured the hearts of many and illustrated the dark yet vulgar societal norms. The movie mocked the hierarchical system of the people; the rich can loll in luxury while the poor are trapped underneath (jail-like quarters). As the film proceeds, the classism becomes more apparent. People of the first-class are to be found on the upper deck and are lodged in lavish bedrooms. Whilst the lower-class fills up the lower deck with bedrooms supposed for one person yet is cramped by four people.

A disaster is yet to come to the "Unsinkable Ship of Dreams"; the mighty Titanic encountered its antagonist, the infamous 'iceberg', colliding with it and now the unsinkable ship has slowly began to be filled with ice-cold water. As the sinking becomes noticeable, the officers were asked to lock the destitute and workers below to drown, when as the too-few lifeboats are occupied by the moneyed. This certain scene just showed the unjustifiable and unreasonable logic of the officials. This whole action of inequality until the end became consistent, wherein the people that almost have lived are left to freeze in the vast waters of the Atlantic Ocean. A seen from these parts the irrational judgement of humans onto how almost the majority perceive the poor as worthless.

Apparently the movie is a mirror of our modern day society wherein the one with power and wealth are the only one that can enjoy life of pleasure while the poor can suffer and becomes poorer. First the poor are well-examined before proceeding to the ship, and then followed by their cramped setting and lastly the unjust approach to them until the end. What was supposed to be seen as a feeble attempt to capture the beauty of Titanic became an example of when a dream can turn into a catastrophe. The movie illustrated both the triumph and tragedy associated with the real story behind what happened in the historical event of RMS Titanic. It is like a beautiful painting concealed with a dark and tragic back story.

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Best Practices for Proper Headlight Maintenance


By Sarahbeth Kluzinski

Your vehicle's headlights are a vital safety component being that they are one of your first lines of defense while navigating the road at night. Without proper visibility, drivers have trouble seeing where they are going, putting them at risk of collision. It is critically important to regularly inspect your lights for any needed adjustments or repairs, and to follow the best practices for vehicular headlight safety.

Continue reading to learn what you should be doing to make sure your headlights stay in great condition, and where to get expert automotive advice you can trust.

Choose Quality Headlights

You can opt for basic headlights, but keep in mind that there is a whole market of higher-quality parts to choose from. Higher-grade headlights come with options such as whiter lights, enhanced visibility, extended depth perception, reduced glare, improved contrast, and more. Depending on your individual needs, you may be safer with a higher quality headlight set.

Don't Let Them Burn Out

Replace your headlights before they have a chance to burn out completely. Check them regularly, at night, for differences in brightness and color. If you notice a decrease in vibrancy, or simply cannot remember when the last time your headlights were replaced, get them replaced immediately.

Always Buy in Pairs

Even if only one headlight is burnt out or dim, it is important to always replace them both at the same time. This is more cost-effective and safer. A new bulb paired with an older bulb can produce uneven lighting on the road. This is not only dangerous for a driver and their passengers, but for other drivers on the road as well.

Install Headlights On Your Own

You don't necessarily need to spend extra money on professional headlight replacement services if you are a handy person. There are several online tutorials that will show you how to replace headlight bulbs with ease. However, if you are not a project-type or handyman-type person, it is not recommended to install headlights on your own.

Talk to a Mechanic

Even if you are a handy person, or know a thing or two about auto repair, it is best to talk to your trusted mechanic about proper automotive maintenance and care. They will guide you in the right direction, and recommend a maintenance schedule that you can do on your own.

Additional types of car maintenance that you should always keep up with include fluid changes, tire rotations, battery replacements, filter replacements, coolant flushes, engine tune ups, body waxing, windshield wiper replacements, and more.

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5 Reasons Why Every Church Must Buy a Used Shuttle Bus


By Charles Kaufman

If you are looking for a church bus, purchasing a new one might be very expensive. The best option may be going for a used shuttle bus. There are numerous used shuttle buses that are in good condition and affordable. When looking for a bus, it is essential to consider the condition, the size, and seating capacity among many other features. Below are some of the benefits of purchasing a used bus for churches

Benefits of buying a used shuttle bus for Churches

* Affordable - A secondhand bus offers both operators and passengers numerous benefits. For instance, you can get a nice bus at a lower cost without sacrificing the safety, amenities or seating capacity. Choosing a used shuttle is a great way to provide quality transport for the church members.

* Available in several configurations - Shuttle buses are available in various configurations and are made for different markets. Many of them are made to transport adults, seniors and handicapped. Others are designed to transport people to the airport and are equipped with luggage compartments. This means you can buy a minibus with all essential features.

* Operation cost - Shuttles need less operation cost than buying small vans for the church. Instead of buying three vans or more for your church, where the operating cost is high, a used shuttle bus offers better economy. Keep in mind that each van needs some repairs and maintenance. Happily, most used shuttle buses are in good condition especially if you purchase from a reliable dealer.

* Increases participation - Most senior members of the congregation are no longer using their cars. Some are unable to afford the expensive cost of fuel while others are not willing to drive in the dark. Purchasing a pre-owned bus is a great alternative to keep the senior adults active in the church especially during the evening services. Shuttle buses are also good to transport churchgoers during winter when driving is risky. In addition, senior citizens are more likely to participate in church retreats, distance events, and other social outings when transport is offered by the church.

* For Sunday school children - Taking children to Sunday school on a church minibus is an amazing experience for both children and the parents. It also motivates parents to take their children to church since transport is being provided.

Bottom-line

Church growth is normally delayed by large car parking. Due to this, most churches are overstretched to search for alternative locations with ample parking space for the members. The only best alternative is buying a church shuttle. Most church members will definitely love the idea of bringing them to church and taking them back home.

Buying the right bus for your church is very important. You need to consider other factors apart from the price when purchasing one. You can easily get a used shuttle bus in good condition for all church members. All factors into consideration, a bus can substantial value to your church. Furthermore, it makes a lot of sense to purchase a vehicle designed to transport people, instead of buying a cargo vehicle adapted to transport people.

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Event Planning Checklist - A Framework For Your Event Before Looking Ahead


By Gurpreet Singh

No matter, it's your first event or the hundredth one, planning for it and executing exactly the same, is a daunting task. Every event is unique in its own way and brings some challenges with it. And in an order to ensure its success, you need to go out-of-the-way to come with some out-of-the-box ideas that show your creativity and fulfill the need of the company you are organizing the event for. It is always good to start with the basics before moving on to any intricate details, hope this checklist helps you hit the goal like a pro.

Map Out A Strategy: A good and successful event starts with a good plan, thus, you should start with it. Create your strategy at first, so, you know what to do when to do, how to do without any confusion. Also, it will help you pay personalized attention to every single detail that further makes it convenient for you to handle things smoothly.

Choose The Right Venue: Selection of the right venue before it's too late is the very second step of any event planning. It is important not only to select a venue, which is convenient for the guests to reach, but also available on particular dates. It has to be spacious enough to accommodate audience conveniently.

Selection Of Beautiful Theme: After finalizing the venue, another challenging thing is the selection of a theme that goes well with your objectives. Thus, you have to be very particular about it. Play with colors or designs to create a theme that'll blow the mind of the audience and help you get a flurry of compliments.

Finalize The Audio and Video Arrangements: Make sure you book the Lighting, Digital Signage, Audience Response System, LED Walls, and Sound System to add life to your event. It will keep your audience alive and help them understand your objectives better.

Food To Fuel: Food must be on your checklist, as it may fuel up the guests and give them one more reason to love your event. Also, it will give a delegate and delightful experience for the participants.

Keep your eyes on all the above things, so, you don't take the wrong turn. If you still feel stressed or don't have enough time to spend on all these arrangements, don't hesitate to hire an expert that puts their creativity and experience to come up with something that exceeds your expectations.

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Songs About The Music Business


By Doug Poe

Music is their business, so it was not surprising to hear the hosts of Sound Opinions dedicate an entire episode to the music business. Jim DeRogatisi and Greg Kot, who run the weekly program for National Public Radio, discussed on a recent show their favorite songs about the joys and pitfalls of the record industry.

Greg Kot picked "Nothing Is Good Enough" by Aimee Mann, "Mercury Poisoning" by Graham Parker, and "E.M.I" by the Sex Pistols as his favorite tunes about the music business, while co-host Jim DeRogatisi chose "Have a Cigar" by Pink Floyd, "So You Wanna Be a Rock and Roll Star" by Patti Smith, and "Caught Can I Get a Witness" by Public Enemy. All six were worthy selections, but there were many more they could have mentioned.

Here are ten other popular songs written about the grind or delight of a career in music.

Death On Two Legs by Queen

Although it never received the acclaim of "Bohemian Rhapsody" this opening track from A Night at the Opera has Freddie Mercury taking his best shots at underhanded deal makers in the industry.

Geno the Manager by Hall and Oates

Unlike many songs about those involved in the music business, this one actually shows appreciation for the guy watching over the duo.

The Entertainer by Billy Joel

It is a fickle career to enter, as the Piano Man so clearly points out in this jaunty acoustic number from Streetlife Serenade.

Paint a Vulgar Picture by the Smiths

As an artist lies dying, Morrissey blasts the fact that the record company is preparing to capitalize on the tragedy by repackaging her material.

Goon Squad by Elvis Costello

The title group in this Armed Forces track are industry executives, who Costello warns "have come to look you over and they're giving you the eye, they want you to come out to play but you better say goodbye."

Free Man In Paris by Joni Mitchell

Reflecting on his youthful days in France, this fed up record exec dreams of getting out of the hit making machinery on this single from Court and Spark.

Don't Call Us We'll Call You by Sugar Loaf

Most aspiring artists were already well acquainted with this response when the band made it a Top Ten single in 1974.

Keep the Customer Satisfied by Simon and Garfunkel

Here the customers are those buying their albums, and the title serve as the mantra the duo keeps receiving from their record company.

Thank You Very Much by the Kaiser Chiefs

"It should be a thrill but it feels like a drill" Ricky Wilson sings in the chorus on this track from Retirement, an album with several other references to the pitfalls of success.

Daily Records by the Who

Pete Townshend on this delighftul track from Face Dances emphasizes that he just wants to keep making songs, as he grows increasingly wary of the business side of the music world.

Article Source: Songs About The Music Business

How To Know When You Need A New Advertising Agency


By Morris Raymond

Even though many of us don't own or run our own businesses, we know that times can be pretty rough in the business world. In order to stand out and compete, businesses will take on the services of an advertising agency so that while the business focuses on having a solid product or service to offer, the advertising agency can focus on making the business a consumer juggernaut.

In practice, this sounds great. In fact, the argument can be made that this is the way to go for businesses looking to stay ahead of the game versus their competition. Far more often than you'd think, businesses will try to take on advertising internally, figuring that no one knows their business better than they do. The problem with this is that at some point, you're too close and drawing conclusions on advertising strategy is being done based on emotion rather than analysis & assessment. In the same way you can't really tickle yourself, it's hard to handle your own advertising.

But, sometimes the job isn't getting the job done. What was once an exciting partnership isn't quite as productive, and you wonder what the future holds. Moreover, you hope you see the signs of decline before it starts affecting your bottom line.

How can you tell it's time for a new advertising agency? Well, that be harder than you think. Here are a few tell-tale signs it's time to part ways:

You Encounter Nothing But "Yes" Men - A business owner may find the idea of uniform agreement pretty nice simply because it makes you feel as though you've got all of the answers. The problem is that an advertising agency needs to be able to challenge their client to think differently.

You Lose Track of the Numbers - How advertising dollars are spent weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly helps a business know where they stand financially, where they need to re-group, and how best to move forward. Transparency is key, but if an advertising agency isn't keeping communication about these numbers open, the business who hired them is flying blind.

Your Advertising Agency is Missing in Action - When things are new & exciting, the advertising agency you hired for your business is maintaining regularly scheduled communication, providing a breakdown of all that is happening with your account. Over time, though, the communication becomes less frequent, and the business starts feeling left out and less important. Tension can fester, making subsequent meetings with the agency feel forced and uncomfortable. Both sides may dread appointments. It's time for a change.

The one thing businesses need to keep in mind when working with an advertising agency is that in order for plans and strategies to play out, it takes time. Each side plays their part in achieving goals & milestones along the way. However, keep in mind that an advertising agency works for your business, and if they aren't cutting it anymore, you have to find an agency that will.

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Article Source:  How To Know When You Need A New Advertising Agency

Getting Ranked On Fiverr


By Richard Peck

Just like getting a #1 position in Google, achieving a high "rank" in Fiverr is one of the most effective ways to achieve traction with their service.

Regardless of what you're offering, being highly ranked on any of the "category" pages is what gives you the ability to determine exactly what you're trying to achieve in terms of growth with the service.

The point is that whilst offering a service (which actually generates results) is of the utmost importance, there are a number of things you can do to encourage the growth of your brand / account by utilizing a series of "tricks" / "tactics" to help improve your overall rank.

Before we begin, the most important thing to realize is that Fiverr doesn't really want you to "game" their system. You generally get more of what you don't need (not what you actually need), and as such if you're in "need" of getting ranked, you'll generally not feel the benefits of it.

You need to provide a service which actually works before even considering the rankings of your gigs...

With that out of the way, it's vital to first understand that Fiverr - like Google - uses a number of "factors" to determine which gigs show at the top of its category pages.

These factors are the ones you need to focus on in order to ensure that you're able to get the most effective ranks on the system. To this end, the factors are as follows:

Reviews (both number and rating)

Number of orders (including queued)

Completeness of profile (is your profile complete)

Quality of "Gig" (extra services, images etc)

Keywords

If you're able to effectively "optimize" your gigs to fulfil the requirements of the above, you'll stand a better chance of making progress. However, it does not guarantee success or buyers...

Reviews

Each time you "complete" an order, the buyer is prompted to leave a review. This typically means they will provide the user with feedback and a "star" rating to denote the quality of the work provided.

Obviously, having a healthy account with many 5-star orders means that Fiverr will value the input of the account, and thus be more disposed to ranking it higher.

There's no other way to get reviews than to provide good work. Whilst you may wish to create several smaller "gigs" ($5 article writing or something) to get some quick buyers, the overall way that Fiverr ranks the results is based on the number of reviews over a sustained period.

Number of Orders

Some "gigs" on Fiverr are being purchased at the rate of 40+ per day.

These orders tell Fiverr that the service provided by the account is not only in demand but of high quality. To this end, if you're looking at getting ranked highly, it's obviously going to be helpful to have a number of new orders coming in on a daily basis.

The only way to increase order velocity is to provide a VERY good service at a very inexpensive price. For example, if you have an SEO service - offer it at 50% the price you'd normally hope to achieve for the first 3 months. This will give you the ability to attract more ephemeral buyers whilst you build up the "gig" to something more substantive.

Completeness of Profile

Make sure you upload a good profile image, list your qualifications / achievements and generally provide people with the ability to identify your core strengths without you having to tell them.

They say that success leaves clues. Your profile should be a "tattoo" of your quality of work - meaning that if you are serious about getting your gigs ranked on their platform, you should ensure that each of your gigs has the most appropriate content in its description, quality images and you respond to any requests quickly and completely.

Quality Of "Gigs"

Next, the "quality" of any gigs posted on the system is also important.

Adding extra services, writing a complete "description" of the gig and generally having a system which allows people to provide users with the ability to see what they're buying before they pay for it - allows users to get the most out of the system in the most effective way.

It's generally a good idea to add multiple price-bands to your gig, as well as ensuring that you have any of the underlying copy written correctly.

Keywords

Finally, the "keywords" of your gig matter a lot.

If you add a number of keywords, keep them specific to the service you're looking to provide. This not only ensures that you're able to get the most out of the system, but that Fiverr is able to effectively provision the gig in the search results etc.

As mentioned, these are only guidelines. If you want more information about how to make money with Fiverr, you basically need to provide a service and present it in a way which focuses on specific results.

Article Source: Getting Ranked On Fiverr

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