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Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid Announces Season 2 Pass
SAN FRANCISCO – September 24, 2019 – Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, the popular fighting game by developer nWay in partnership with Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) (NYSE: LGF-A), today announced the release of Season 2, providing players with three new fan favorite warriors (Anubis 'Doggie' Cruger, Eric Myers, and Dai Shi), new arena (Space Patrol Delta base), new ultra (Delta Squad Megazord), and new character skin (Tommy Oliver / Mighty Morphin Power Rangers White Ranger).
Season 2 debuts on Xbox One and PC today, with access in the Americas for PlayStation 4 on September 25 and Nintendo Switch on September 27. PlayStation 4 and Switch players in Europe will have access during the first week of October.
nWay also announced today the launch of Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid on PC via Steam. The cult hit allows PC players to enjoy all the features and content that are currently available on the console version of the game on day one of the game's release including full story mode, voiceovers from the original cast, multi-platform crossplay and direct matches. The PC version of the game is available for $19.99 at https://store.steampowered.com/app/1110100/Power_Rangers_Battle_for_the_Grid/
"After the tremendous success of Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid on console, we are proud to launch the PC version to gamers and Power Rangers fans around the world," said Taehoon Kim, co-founder and CEO of nWay. "With our crossplay feature, the introduction of PC players to the matchmaking pool, along with players from Nintendo Switch and Xbox, will only add to the excitement of the community enjoying the fierce battles and incredibly fun action of Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid."
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid pits current and classic Power Rangers and villains from the multiverse's over 25 year history against one another in epic 3v3 tag team battles. The controls promote simplicity and fluidity, enabling beginners to enjoy the combat system and encouraging advanced players to delve into its gameplay mechanics, which include real-time assist takeover, dynamic defense through push blocking and aerial guard, customizable juggle combos, and a unique Megazord comeback mode.
Season 2 Content
Season 2 features a mix of free and paid downloadable content (DLC). Key details of the DLC include:
New Characters:
Anubis 'Doggie' Cruger - Power Rangers S.P.D. (Available Now | $5.99) Anubis 'Doggie' Cruger is the commander of Space Patrol Delta on Earth. Also known as the Shadow Ranger, he is a master swordsman who is able to use a variety of blade attacks from short and long range.
Eric Myers - Power Rangers Time Force (Available in October | $5.99). Eric Myers worked for the Silver Guardians as a simple soldier but eventually claimed the Quantum Ranger powers for himself and was able to travel back in time and claim the power of the Q-Rex Zord. Quantum Ranger is a long-range fighter that utilizes blaster shots and teleports to harass opponents from a distance. His offense greatly increases when his Quantum Defender is switched to blade mode.
Dai Shi - Power Rangers Jungle Fury (Available in November | $5.99). The evil spirit of an ancient eight-headed dragon, Dai Shi was imprisoned long ago until his seal was broken. Dai-Shi is a highly agile melee fighter that boasts unique movement options and attack angles unavailable to the rest of the cast. He is an effective fighter grounded or airborne.
New Character Skin: Tommy Oliver / Mighty Morphin White Ranger (Available in October | $1.99). Play as the first White Ranger with Saba on his side.
New Arena: Space Patrol Delta Base (Available Now | Free). Battle on the training grounds of the command post for S.P.D. Academy.
New Ultra: Delta Squad Megazord (Available Now | Free). S.P.D. Emergency! Call up the power of the Delta Squad Megazord to assist your team in battle.
New Banners (Available Now | Free). Unlock new banners featuring art from the new characters and Story Mode.
nWay is also releasing the Season 2 Pass today for $14.99 on all platforms including PC. This bundle includes all of Season 2's paid content, including three new characters – Anubis 'Doggie' Cruger, Eric Myers, and Dai Shi -- along with the White MMPR Ranger character skin. Players will be able to access Anubis 'Doggie' Cruger immediately, with Eric Myers and the Mighty Morphin White Ranger skin coming in October, and Dai Shi in November.
Key features of Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid on PC include:
An amazing roster of 12 starting characters to provide multiple fighting options. Characters include: Jason Lee Scott, Tommy Oliver, Gia Moran, Ranger Slayer, Magna Defender, Kat Manx, Mastodon Sentry, Goldar, Lord Drakkon, Udonna, Dragon Armor Trini and Cenozoic Blue Ranger.
Four Ultras to keep the action going: Dino Megazord, Dragonzord, Mega Goldar, and S.P.D. Megazord
Eight Arenas including Zordon's Training Room, Harwood County Warzone, Mystic Forest, Lord Drakkon's Throne Room, Command Center, Corinth, Planet Earth: Cenozoic Era, and Space Patrol Delta Base
Multiple online gameplay modes including:
Ranked Mode: Match up against players from across the world in online battles and fight to earn League Points.
Casual Mode: Similar to Ranked Mode, but without the pressure of losing League Points. This is the best place to practice with new characters or just to have fun.
Variety of Offline Modes including:
Versus Mode: Compete against another player or the computer.
Arcade Mode: Fight in a series of battles that ultimately ends against the final boss.
Training Mode: Hone your skills against training mode AI and utilize a variety of functions specifically tailored to training.
Tutorial: Learn how to play the game's core mechanics by playing in a series of step-by-step instructions.
Story Mode: The PC version of the game also includes the full story mode, with an epic storyline written and voice directed by writer/director Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid, Nightwing, Batman: Gates of Gotham).
Voiceovers by Original Cast: The game's story and combat voiceovers are performed by original Power Rangers cast members, including Jason David Frank (Tommy Oliver), Austin St. John (Jason Lee Scott), David J. Fielding (Zordon), Kerrigan Mahan (Goldar) and Meghan "Strawburry17" Camarena (Kimberly).
Direct Match: Friends or any two specific players can match up directly to compete against each other.
Crossplay & Cross-Progression: Players on PC can battle against players on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One in Ranked, Casual or Direct Matches.
Collectibles including 120 collectible banners.
In addition to the standard version mentioned above, a "Collector's Edition" will be available for PC for $39.99 and include the digital game download, Season One Pass, Lord Drakkon Evo II Skin and a Kimberly Hart/Pink Ranger skin. Season One Pass, which can be purchased separately for $14.99, includes three characters (Trey of Triforia, Jen Scotts and Lord Zedd), in addition to a Jason Lee Scott/Red Dragon Shield Skin. Players will also be able to purchase the new Season 2 Pass.
About nWay
nWay is a San Francisco based developer, publisher & tech platform for competitive multiplayer games across mobile, PC, and consoles. nWay's proprietary backend tech platform nWayPlay enables fast development, prototyping, and operations of cross-play, real-time multiplayer games. The company has a strong track record of developing AAA quality games on mobile and on console such as recently launched Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, Power Rangers: Legacy Wars, and ChronoBlade. nWay is comprised of leading developers and senior executives from Sony, Electronic Arts, WB Games, LucasArts, Kabam, Nexon and NCSoft. Collectively, the team has contributed to over a dozen hit mobile, console, and online games, including Marvel Contest of Champions, Injustice, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Dominations, FIFA, Battlefield Online, Lineage II, and Warhammer.
For more information about nWay visit http://nway.com.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. Through its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 13 on the 2019 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past eight years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
About Lionsgate
The first major new studio in decades, Lionsgate is a global content platform whose films, television series, digital products and linear and over-the-top platforms reach next-generation audiences around the world. In addition to its filmed entertainment leadership, Lionsgate content drives a growing presence in interactive and location-based entertainment, gaming, virtual reality and other new entertainment technologies. Lionsgate's content initiatives are backed by a 17,000-title film and television library and delivered through a global licensing infrastructure. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original, daring and ground-breaking content created with special emphasis on the evolving patterns and diverse composition of the Company's worldwide consumer base.
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Whoa!! I am loving your posts beyond Greenleaf!!! I love church dramas, because I believe these are drama's among God's people. The Bible is full of stories of believers vs. unbelievers and what should and should not be. That said, just offering my own personal witness. My pastor was married when he came to our church, got divorced and 20 years later (just nearly six months ago) he married again. I watched him during his marriage and during his single years. Was he a Romeo during his single years? In truth, I wouldn't doubt it – but the church never knew. We never saw him with anyone. Then, in the last few years, his health challenges began to get the better of him and I literally watched God's word on Adam, it was not good for man to be alone. Then we began to see him with the woman who is now our new First Lady. Since his marriage, his health has improved and he is almost back to his old self in terms of preaching, which I am loving. I believe two are better than one when it comes to God's ministry. It's a decision to remain single and a decision to overcome lust and lasciviousness. I pray if Jamal Bryant stays a single pastor, he can do that. Lust and lasciviousness can be his downfall.
This is extremely interesting! Dr. Bryant has a son too. These Atlanta churcbses have more drama than Greenleaf. Have you heard about Bishop William Murphy and Dr. E Dewey Smith?
Greenleaf was filmed at Dr. Smith's Atlanta church.
To the Bryant Gumble of NBC. CBS anchor Otis Livingston that i met told me scary story when he had secret privete contact with Gumble's spouse Otis Livingston also wants to destroy Gumble's spouse if she will open her mouth. Bryant Gumble and his famely must becareful of maniac named Otis Livingston!!!!!!!!!!!!
A divorced pastor should only be allowed to serve, if he has a Biblical divorce and the divorce was not as a result of his immoral behavior. Consequently, Jamal Bryant's divorce and numerous babies with women he was not married to, disqualifies him to serve as a pastor.
Unaccountable, unrepentant and unbiblically restored pastors are time bombs waiting to explode. He will most likely do it again! Jamal Bryant's behavior – regardless of the incessant national shame – has not changed. Like most – he likes the money, women and power.
Jamal Bryant should not be all0wed to serve as a pastor of any church. Presently – too many unaccountable pastors are serving throughout the country. Most who discount such pastors' behavior are clearly unbiblical. Given Jamal Bryant was not held accountable and does not seem to have any desire to change – he does not meet the criteria to be a pastor. He should find a job at Walmart, McDonalds or some job that does not require him to live a morally clean life.


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NEW DELHI: Indian arm of Japanese car manufacturer Honda is celebrating the first anniversary of the third Generation Jazz. Launched in July 2015, the new Jazz accounted for 26 percent of total Honda Cars India sales during the past 12 months, and is now a strong volume model in the company's model line-up.
The Jazz registered sales of 47,335 units from July 2015 to June 2016 and is among the preferred car brands in India.
The Jazz CVT in Petrol, with paddle shift technology, has found a strong liking among the tech-savvy Indian customers, accounting for almost 25 percent of the total Jazz sales in the market.
To mark the first anniversary of the 3rd Generation Honda Jazz, Honda is welcoming customers at its dealerships across India, together with incredible offers for new Honda cars. To enhance customer delight, all Honda showrooms will be operated till 10 in the night from July 8 - July 10, 2016. The extended hours at the dealerships will feature several exciting activities to engage the customers with special offers and surprise gifts, which are exclusive for these three festive days.
Honda launched the premium hatchback in both Diesel and Petrol fuel options in India in 2015. The diesel variant made its debut with 1.5 L i-DTEC diesel engine exclusively for the Indian market. The model also introduced the segment-first advanced CVT with paddle shift technology for its petrol variant. The Honda Jazz is available in 5 grades offered in petrol and diesel variants- E, S, SV, V and VX with Manual Transmission. Additionally, the Jazz is also available in CVT in S and V petrol variants.


Things have been coming up roses in Las Vegas for quite some time. The last 16 months, though, have proven particularly telling in an athletic sense, as March 2017 saw NFL owners cast a 31-1 vote to approve the Oakland Raiders' relocation plan to Sin City, and this past season yielded a stunning storybook tale written by the Vegas Golden Knights, who, as an expansion team, advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals.
The hockey franchise has recently joined the news cycle again, but the pigskin organization has found itself enjoying headline-maker status, too, as the NFL recently elected not to permit the Raiders to sell apparel products that mention their future destination until they leave California. The league's decision has led to mixed reactions, but what one cannot dispute is that the anticipation that surrounds the eventual move to Nevada could inspire counterfeiters to hawk their bogus wares to eager fans.
Excluding the 2016 season that resulted in a 12-4 record and a playoff berth, the Oakland Raiders have not made many ripples since advancing to Super Bowl XXXVII following the 2002 campaign. Like in daily life, where people claim that a change of scenery can alter a person's outlook and fortune, perhaps leaving Oakland is what the Raiders need to achieve a nice run of solid seasons, but the present fan base might balk at that. Those supporters, however, have, at most, likely two seasons to cheer for their heroes as representatives of their fair city, as Las Vegas Stadium is slated to be ready for them come 2020.
Though that timeline might inspire some "Oh, that's not too long" reactions and could compel the public to want to secure merchandise that promotes the "new" team in Vegas, the NFL is having none of the latter, proclaiming that such apparel is only permissible when the Raiders say farewell to the Bay Area.
It is easy to see the logic behind this while also quite simple to find it puzzling. In the first sense, the Raiders, as NBC Sports posited, could be planning a rebranding to go along with their impending journey. That would obviously make putting present logos and designs on apparel a waste of resources and a misuse of consumers' cash. On the other hand, the restriction could sound odd since, as CBS Sports noted, fans can currently purchase personal seat licenses for when the action commences in the team's future $1.8 billion venue.
The constraint also opens the door for counterfeiters, as there will undoubtedly be excited fans who fall prey to opportunists eager to make a buck off unapproved apparel. However, the lack of official Las Vegas Raiders apparel until 2020 will make it far easier for authorities to spot any counterfeits. After all, 100 percent of items sold before 2020 will be counterfeit.
In its defense of letting the team sell Vegas-themed apparel before the move, CBS rejected the notion that the NFL is not marketing any goods ahead of the move as a sign of respect.
"Letting Vegas fans buy gear with their town's name on it isn't going to pour any more salt into the wounds," CBS Sports said.
The league is all about making money, so we also doubt that it is considering the team's devout backers, who around this time last year found themselves on an emotional roller-coaster, and their feelings on losing the team to Las Vegas.
Another why-are-they-waiting argument could surface if we return to the Golden Knights. For all the renown that they achieved in their first season, they were not without critics, or, we should say, their management team wasn't, as they squared off against the U.S. Army over trademark matters. Despite not even having legal permission to identify themselves as the Golden Knights, the Western Conference constituents sold gear before their first game in October. Yes, we are talking about different sports, and, yes, the Raiders have a long history, while the Golden Knights are newbies. But why did the hockey team have relative carte blanche while the football squad must bide its time?


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namespace SAPHRON
{
	// Class for particle deletion move.
	class DeleteParticleMove : public Move
	{
	private:
		Rand _rand;
		int _rejected;
		int _performed;
		std::vector<int> _species;
		bool _prefac;
		bool _multi_delete;
		unsigned _seed;

	public:
		DeleteParticleMove(const std::vector<int>& species,
						   bool multi_delete, unsigned seed = 45843) :
		_rand(seed), _rejected(0), _performed(0), _species(0),
		_prefac(true), _multi_delete(multi_delete), _seed(seed)
		{
			// Verify species list and add to local vector.
			auto& list = Particle::GetSpeciesList();
			for(auto& id : species)
			{
				if(id >= (int)list.size())
				{
					std::cerr << "Species ID \""
							  << id << "\" provided does not exist."
							  << std::endl;
					exit(-1);
				}
				_species.push_back(id);
			}
		}

		DeleteParticleMove(const std::vector<std::string>& species,
						   bool multi_delete, unsigned seed = 45843) :
		_rand(seed), _rejected(0), _performed(0), _species(0),
		_prefac(true), _multi_delete(multi_delete), _seed(seed)
		{
			// Verify species list and add to local vector.
			auto& list = Particle::GetSpeciesList();
			for(auto& id : species)
			{
				auto it = std::find(list.begin(), list.end(), id);
				if(it == list.end())
				{
					std::cerr << "Species ID \""
							  << id << "\" provided does not exist."
							  << std::endl;
					exit(-1);
				}
				_species.push_back(it - list.begin());
			}
		}

		virtual void Perform(WorldManager* wm,
							 ForceFieldManager* ffm,
							 const MoveOverride& override) override
		{
			// Get random world.
			World* w = wm->GetRandomWorld();

			Particle* plist[32];

			unsigned int NumberofParticles=1;

			// Unstash into particle list or single particle
			if(_multi_delete)
			{
				auto& comp = w->GetComposition();
				NumberofParticles = _species.size();
				for (unsigned int i = 0; i < _species.size(); i++)
				{
					if(comp[_species[i]] == 0)
						return;
					plist[i] = w->DrawRandomParticleBySpecies(_species[i]);
					if(plist[i] == nullptr) // Safety check.
						return;
				}
			}
			else
			{
				size_t n = _species.size();
				assert(n > 0);
				auto type = _rand.int32() % n;
				auto& comp = w->GetComposition();
				if(comp[type] == 0)
					return;
				plist[0] = w->DrawRandomParticleBySpecies(_species[type]);
				if(plist[0] == nullptr) // Safety check.
					return;
			}

			double Prefactor = 1;
			auto& sim = SimInfo::Instance();
			auto beta = 1.0/(sim.GetkB()*w->GetTemperature());
			auto V = w->GetVolume();
			EPTuple ei;
			auto& comp = w->GetComposition();

			// Get previous tail energy and pressure.
			auto wei = w->GetEnergy();
			auto wpi = w->GetPressure();

			for (unsigned int i = 0; i < NumberofParticles; i++)
			{

				auto id = plist[i]->GetSpeciesID();
				auto N = comp[id];
				auto mu = w->GetChemicalPotential(id);
				auto lambda = w->GetWavelength(id);

				Prefactor*=(lambda*lambda*lambda*N)/V*exp(-beta*mu);

				// Evaluate old energy. For multi deletion moves
				// Need to remove particle one by one so energy
				// is not double counted.
				ei += ffm->EvaluateEnergy(*plist[i]);
				w->RemoveParticle(plist[i]);
			}

			// Evaluate current tail energy and add diff to energy.
			auto wef = ffm->EvaluateTailEnergy(*w);
			ei.energy.tail = wei.tail - wef.energy.tail;
			ei.pressure.ptail = wpi.ptail - wef.pressure.ptail;

			++_performed;

			// The acceptance rule is from Frenkel & Smit Eq. 5.6.9.
			auto pacc = Prefactor*exp(beta*ei.energy.total());
			pacc = pacc > 1.0 ? 1.0 : pacc;

			if(!(override == ForceAccept) && (pacc < _rand.doub() || override == ForceReject))
			{
				// Add it back to the world.
				for (unsigned int i = 0; i < NumberofParticles; i++)
					w->AddParticle(plist[i]);
				++_rejected;
			}
			else
			{
				// Stash the particle which actually removes it from the world.
				for (unsigned int i = 0; i < NumberofParticles; i++)
					w->StashParticle(plist[i]);

				// Update energies and pressures.
				w->IncrementEnergy(-1.0*ei.energy);
				w->IncrementPressure(-1.0*ei.pressure);
			}
		}

		virtual void Perform(World* w,
							 ForceFieldManager* ffm,
							 DOSOrderParameter* op,
							 const MoveOverride& override) override
		{

			Particle* plist[32];

			unsigned int NumberofParticles=1;

						// Unstash into particle list or single particle
			if(_multi_delete)
			{
				auto& comp = w->GetComposition();
				NumberofParticles=_species.size();
				for (unsigned int i = 0; i < _species.size(); i++)
				{
					if(comp[_species[i]] == 0)
						return;
					plist[i] = w->DrawRandomParticleBySpecies(_species[i]);
					if(plist[i] == nullptr) // Safety check.
						return;
				}
			}
			else
			{
				size_t n = _species.size();
				assert(n > 0);
				auto type = _rand.int32() % n;
				auto& comp = w->GetComposition();
				if(comp[type] == 0)
					return;
				plist[0] = w->DrawRandomParticleBySpecies(_species[type]);
				if(plist[0] == nullptr) // Safety check.
					return;
			}

			double Prefactor = 1;
			auto& sim = SimInfo::Instance();
			auto beta = 1.0/(sim.GetkB()*w->GetTemperature());
			auto V = w->GetVolume();
			auto& comp = w->GetComposition();

			auto opi = op->EvaluateOrderParameter(*w);
			EPTuple ei;

			for (unsigned int i = 0; i < NumberofParticles; i++)
			{
				auto id = plist[i]->GetSpeciesID();
				auto N = comp[id];
				auto mu = w->GetChemicalPotential(id);
				auto lambda = w->GetWavelength(id);

				if(_prefac)
					Prefactor*=(lambda*lambda*lambda*N)/V*exp(-beta*mu);

				// Evaluate old energy. For multi deletion moves
				// Need to remove particle one by one so energy
				// is not double counted.
				ei += ffm->EvaluateEnergy(*plist[i]);
				w->RemoveParticle(plist[i]);
			}

			++_performed;

			w->IncrementEnergy(-1.0*ei.energy);
			w->IncrementPressure(-1.0*ei.pressure);
			auto opf = op->EvaluateOrderParameter(*w);
			auto ef = w->GetEnergy();

			// Acceptance rule.
			double pacc = op->AcceptanceProbability(ei.energy, ef, opi, opf, *w);

			if(_prefac)
			{
				pacc *= Prefactor;
			}

			pacc = pacc > 1.0 ? 1.0 : pacc;

			if(!(override == ForceAccept) && (pacc < _rand.doub() || override == ForceReject))
			{
				// Add it back to the world.
				for (unsigned int i = 0; i < NumberofParticles; i++)
					w->AddParticle(plist[i]);

				w->IncrementEnergy(ei.energy);
				w->IncrementPressure(ei.pressure);
				++_rejected;
			}
			else
			{
				// Stash the particle which actually removes it from the world.
				for (unsigned int i = 0; i < NumberofParticles; i++)
					w->StashParticle(plist[i]);
			}
		}

		// Turn on or off the acceptance rule prefactor
		// for DOS order parameter.
		void SetOrderParameterPrefactor(bool flag) { _prefac = flag; }

		virtual double GetAcceptanceRatio() const override
		{
			return 1.0-(double)_rejected/_performed;
		};

		virtual void ResetAcceptanceRatio() override
		{
			_performed = 0;
			_rejected = 0;
		}

		// Serialize.
		virtual void Serialize(Json::Value& json) const override
		{
			json["type"] = "DeleteParticle";
			json["seed"] = _seed;
			json["op_prefactor"] = _prefac;
			json["multi_delte"] = _multi_delete;

			auto& species = Particle::GetSpeciesList();
			for(auto& s : _species)
				json["species"].append(species[s]);
		}

		virtual std::string GetName() const override { return "DeleteParticle"; }

		// Clone move.
		Move* Clone() const override
		{
			return new DeleteParticleMove(static_cast<const DeleteParticleMove&>(*this));
		}

		~DeleteParticleMove(){}
	};
}

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You may or may not remember that years ago Abigail and I were interviewed on Christ is Write by Tessa Emily Hall just after the publication of our books The Shadow Things and The Soldier's Cross. (There's a trip down memory-lane, oh my.) I am now happy to return the favour!
Selena's life isn't turning out to be the fairy tale she imagined as a kid. That hope seemed to vanish long ago when her dad kicked her and her mom out of the house. This summer might finally hold the chance of a new beginning for Selena ... but having to live with her snobby cousin in Lake Lure, NC while waiting for her mom to get out of rehab wasn't how Selena was planning on spending her summer. She soon begins to wonder why she committed to give up her "bad habits" for this.
Things don't seem too bad, though. Especially when Selena gains the attention of the cute neighbor next door. But when her best friend back home in Brooklyn desperately needs her, a secret that's been hidden from Selena for years is revealed, and when she becomes a target for one of her cousin's nasty pranks, she finds herself having to face the scars from her past and the memories that come along with them. Will she follow her mom's example in running away, or trust that God still has a fairy tale life written just for her?
What inspired you to write "Purple Moon"?
I wanted to write a character-driven story about a teenager who has fallen way from the relationship she once had with God after her dad kicked her and her mom out of the house. In the story, Selena is forced to leave her apartment in NY and stay with her snobby cousin in Lake Lure, NC while waiting for her mom to get out of rehab. It was initially inspired by the song "By Your Side" by Tenth Avenue North, as well as the skit that many churches have performed to the song "Everything" by Lifehouse.
In what ways can you relate to your protagonist, Selena?
Even though Selena has a completely different past and family situation, I did incorporate a little bit of "me" in her. For example: she's passionate, a dreamer, an artist, somewhat of an introvert, has the same style as I do, a romantic, and loves coffee a little too much. I've also given her some of my flaws. However, when I wrote "Purple Moon", I mainly tried crafting Selena in a way that I hoped many teenagers would be able to relate with—whether they share the same backstory as she does, possess many of the same qualities, or are experiencing some of the same struggles that Selena deals with in "Purple Moon".
When did you start writing Purple Moon, and how long did it take?
I started writing the first version of "Purple Moon" when I was fifteen. When I was sixteen, I completed the first draft and landed a publishing contract with Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. It's difficult to pinpoint how long it took to complete "Purple Moon"—the more I learned about the writing craft, the more I continued wanting to go back and rewrite the story or add a few changes. However, I have finally reached a point where I am happy with the story and can't wait to get it in the hands of my readers.
I just completed my second book, "Unwritten Melody", which is going to be a stand-alone novel. As of now, I am brainstorming and beginning to write the first draft of "Fallen Leaves", which will be the second book of the Purple Moon Series and a continuation of Selena's journey throughout the next season of her life. I am also going on a blog tour this fall and will continue to write the teen column for Whole Magazine.
What do you hope to accomplish in your writing career?
I hope to never stop writing, whether or not that includes having my work published or seeing my name on the best seller list. I hope to never stop encouraging people—especially teenagers—to follow their dreams. But more than anything, I hope that my stories will represent the power of God's unending love and His transforming grace. That's my number one goal, my number one reason for wanting to pursue writing for the rest of my life.
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Tessa Emily Hall is a 19-year-old author of Purple Moon, her YA Christian fiction novel to be published September 2013 by Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. She is also the editor over the faith department for Temperance Magazine, a column writer for Whole Magazine, a contributing writer for More To Be, as well as the PR for God of Moses Entertainment. Other than writing, Tessa enjoys acting, music, Starbucks, and her Teacup Shih Tzu—who is named Brewer after a character in her book, as well as her love for coffee.
This looks fantastic!! Are you putting it on Goodreads?


An article on the history of billiards covering the transformation years from 1800 to 1826. After the cue itself, the next radical change to the game of billiards was the invention of the cue tip by Captain Mingaud, an imprisoned French soldier, in the early 1800's. Prior to this invention, leather had been used at the end of cue sticks.
An article on the transformation years of billiards from 1674 to 1800. By the year 1674 the game of billiards was still very similar to the version played on the ground. The only significant change was moving the game itself to a table. However, in the next 100 years, changes to the game would come quickly which would make the game look more like the modern version that we play today.
In this article we'll be picking up our history of billiards from 1600 and working our way until 1674. It really wasn't until 1600 that billiards began to be noticed to a great extent. The first writings and references to billiards could be found in the works of Shakespeare such as Antony and Cleopatra. The most popular passage of this reference was when the Egyptian queen suggests to her handmaiden, Charmian, "Let's to Billiards." This was from Act II, Scene V.
In this article we are going to continue with the early history of billiards picking up from the late 1400s. The early table games of the late 1400s were very similar to the games played on the ground. They were also played with pegs, posts and arches. The differences were that the maces were smaller in order to accommodate the raised playing surface.
An article on the early history of billiards form 1100 through 1470. There are almost as many theories as to the origin of billiards as there are billiard players in the world, therefore you have to take what you will be reading in these articles with a grain of salt, at least as far as early history is concerned.
An article on billiard cue construction. Cue construction, even in the early days, was more an art than a science. Billiard cues, even going back to the early maces, were probably the most artistic of all the items associated with the game itself. Early maces were hand carved ivory and inlaid jewels and gold. They were probably worth as much as the whole table itself.
An interesting article on the most popular pool halls and billiard rooms in America. Playing billiards is an extremely popular pastime, both in America and abroad. Although the game has been with us for a very long time, there has been an incredible resurgence in interest surrounding the game in recent years. The pool halls of today are markedly different from those of yesteryear, due mainly to the increasing popularity of the game.
Pool Tables: Which Type Should You Choose?
A pool table is a rectangular table. It has six pockets and consists of cushions bounding the playing area. The standard size of a pool table is 4 1/2 x 9. Wood is the major element in the construction of a pool table. Oak and cherry wood tables are preferred for professional pool players, while plywood or pine is recommended for other customers. The quality of wood contributes to the strength of a pool table.
An article discussing the technology involved in the manufacturing process of Meucci's performance pool cue shafts, and comparing the technology to that of standard shafts on the market. The Black Dot Bullseye Shaft is the result of many years of research and development to bring to the player the optimum conditions necessary to play the extremely accuracy-demanding game of Billiards.
As anyone who owns a pool or billiards table can tell you, the decorative game table is usually considered a prized possession, as well as the focus of the room in which it is kept. Maintaining the beauty and functionality of the pool table means keeping it free of spills, stains and damage.


While Shazier remains hopeful to resume his career after suffering a serious spinal injury Dec. 4 that required surgery two days later, the linebacker hasn't made enough progress in his recovery at this point for the Steelers to realistically consider activating him in 2018. Colbert indicated that Shazier, who is due $8.72 million next season after the Steelers exercised his fifth-year team option last April, will be around the organization in some capacity even while he remains unavailable to play. In addition to continuing his rehab under the supervision of team doctors, look for Shazier to act as a de facto assistant coach for the Steelers and provide an uplifting presence in the locker room.


Plenary Session 9: Environmental Winners and Losers – Where Will We Be?
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It's time to review our 2015 year-end ranking predictions and award the best predictor!
The WTA season-ending rankings have been finalized and the moment of truth has come. Let's see who were the most accurate predictors of the 2015 year-end rankings in an article published back in December 2014, created by our loyal reader and contributor John Bolan. The best predictor will receive a WTA autograph of choice from John's rich collection, while three more excellent predictors will receive autographs that we pick. Yes, John is generous, as always! 🙂 Let's give the word to John now!
You fans are getting so much better at making your year-end Top 10 picks. Four readers picked 7 out of the Top 10 players: Calin, Daffasm, Jean and James. Once again we had to determine which of the four fans had picked their seven winners closest to the final order. In a very close count, Calin claimed the No.1 spot in our contest! Congratulations to Calin, Daffasm, Jean, James and all who entered the contest!
Special shout-out and thank-you to James. James won the 2012 contest and tied with the most picks for 2013, 2014 and once again in 2015. He is by far the best and most consistent picker in the history of this contest.
Here are the final standings compared to my predictions:
BOLAN'S DECEMBER 2014 PREDICTIONS
1. Serena Williams
2. Maria Sharapova
3. Simona Halep
4. Agnieszka Radwanska
5. Caroline Wozniacki
6. Victoria Azarenka
7. Petra Kvitova
8. Andrea Petkovic
9. Ana Ivanovic
10. Jelena Jankovic
ACTUAL 2015 YEAR-END TOP 10 RANKING
3. Garbine Muguruza
7. Venus Williams
8. Flavia Pennetta
9. Lucie Safarova
10. Angelique Kerber
Five out of ten correct is my worst year. Fans using the comment section to submit their own picks did as well and mostly better than I did.
Back in December 2014, it seemed the Top 16 players of 2014, plus Azarenka and Muguruza, could be considered for inclusion in the Top 10 picks for 2015. Azarenka was injured, but had been a number one player. Muguruza was the best young player of 2014. From these 18 players, I chose my Top 10 players for 2015. Unfortunately, my final choices were not very good. I completely missed considering Venus Williams. No one, including me, chose Flavia Pennetta as a Top 10 player, although she was ranked 12 for 2014 and has been a fan favorite for years. Only five of you picked Venus Williams and only another five chose Lucie Safarova.
What happened in 2015?
1. Serena has been number 1 for the third year in a row.
2. Halep did better than ever building on her great 2014 season.
3. Muguruza is no longer a rising star. She has risen all the way to #3.
4. Sharapova missed 4 months and still finished 4th.
5. Radwanska was the WTA Finals champion and came on strong in Asia.
6. Kvitova dropped two ranks, but still is very good.
7. Venus played great in the fall despite age and illness.
8. Pennetta had the Cinderella story of the year – US Open, FF and done.
9. Safarova stepped up her game we all knew she had finishing ninth.
10. Kerber played consistently good tennis and retained her Top 10 ranking.
The three "ics" had disappointing years, especially Andrea Petkovic who may quit the tour. Azarenka improved her ranking up 9 to #22, while Wozniacki dropped 9 to #17.
A big thank you to all the fans who played this contest. We should all start thinking about what 2016 will bring! As for the competition winners, Marija will contact you shortly and we'll organize the delivery of autographs.
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Emman Damian November 19, 2015 At 10:55 pm
I had to be more careful for the 2016 picks!
Turkish MOmmy November 24, 2015 At 10:50 am
Andrea Petkovic who may quit the tour????
Marija November 24, 2015 At 3:54 pm
Turkish Mommy, read this: http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2015/11/petkovic-reveals-shes-thinking-about-quitting-tennis/56780/#.VlR5stKrTIU, it's from the first half of November. She's talking about how difficult the 2015 season was for her.
"It just felt like torture. Every minute of it. It's just been the past two or three months, I just sort of lost the passion for tennis. When I was at home I was feeling really happy. And the minute I went on tour I just sort of felt depressed. Really depressed in a way that I didn't want to get out of bed at all."
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Tv Sorrisi e Canzoni will be a protagonist of the Sanremo Festival
An opening party, three special issues, five days of non-stop interviews with all the competing artists and exclusive guests
Loads of original activities in Sorrisi's Sanremo lounge, among which the Webboh corner to further engage the Generation Z
Emotions, music and exclusive contents for Tv Sorrisi e Canzoni's great come back, finally face-to-face, in Sanremo,: the editorial staff of the Mondadori Group's brand will once again follow the Italian Song Festival live, thus the succession of 28 competing artists and many exceptional guests scheduled to perform on stage at the Ariston Theater under the guidance of Amadeus and Gianni Morandi and their co-hosts Chiara Ferragni, Francesca Fagnani, Paola Egonu and Chiara Francini.
This year, the brand will once more accompany readers throughout the five-day event, affirming itself as a point of reference for all fans of the entertainment world, but also for the festival's authors, singers, hosts and organisers, with the highly awaited and exclusive opening party at which Sorrisi will officially kick off the Sanremo week.
Tv Sorrisi e Canzoni, leader of the entertainment world with an audience consisting of 2,6 million readers (source: Audipress 2022/II) and 2,1 million monthly users (source: Audiweb 2022), will follow all the singing contest's events at the forefront to provide special contents and insights on its magazine, website and social networks.
The newsroom at the Royal Hotel Sanremo
Tv Sorrisi will be hosted in Hotel Royal's Palm Salon for the entire duration of the Sanremo event. A lounge will be divided into three areas in which the editorial staff will develop the magazine, interview the Festival's stars and meet with many exceptional personalities.
Finally, each morning, the magazine's director, Aldo Vitali, will start the day with a special breakfast in the company of one of the competing singers. Vitali will also be Sorrisi's leading host for the Aperitif with the Director appointment planned each day at 19.00 throughout the festival to chat with many friends of the TV world and to comment on the contest's developments in the early evening hours.
Webboh to conquer Generation Z
Webboh, the first Generation Z community with over 2 million followers between Instagram and TikTok and 3 million unique website users each month (source, Google Analytics), will also be part of the original contents aimed at animating Sorrisi's lounge in Sanremo. Together, they will speak about the Italian Song Festival from the younger generation's perspective. Part of the team will be transferred to the city of flowers for the entire duration of the event to create contents for its Tik Tok and Instagram profiles. A super teen area, the Webboh Room where Webboh will interview the Festival's Gen Z singers and creators, will be set up at Tv Sorrisi e Canzoni's headquarters together with Kit Room – the first Italian structure fully dedicated to the creation of digital contents. A series of "vox populi" style TikTok videos will be shot from the streets of Sanremo, while a daily account with Will and a daily column with Lda, both very popular songwriters of Webboh's community and contestants at the Festival, will be presented on Instagram.
The website and social coverage
The website Sorrisi.com will cover Sanremo with insights, reports, line-ups and feedback each evening. Not to mention exclusive news, interviews, backstage videos and tons of surprises.
The media coverage is further enhanced with contents on the brand's Instagram and Facebook accounts. Sorrisi will offer an interactive and engaging experience to viewers and users throughout the contest, but also throughout each day of the Festival: revelations about the singers and guests, non-stop interviews, real-time news from the press room and much more.
Let's not forget the daily appointment in the "Accounts of the Artists" format. This edition's leading personalities will keep the Instagram community informed about each minute of their day, from the moment their alarm rings up to their performance, by sharing their emotions, superstitious rituals, backstage stories and revelations of course.
Three newsstand issues dedicated to the Festival
The most widely read and purchased Italian weekly magazine will publish three special issues dedicated to the Sanremo Festival for readers to find on the newsstands, with an exceptional overall production of 1,5 million copies. The first will be released on January 31: the same will contain the traditional exclusive of the songs' lyrics. The cover will consists of an iconic shot of all the competing singers with Amadeus, the Festival's host and artistic director, and Gianni Morandi. On Tuesday, February 7, the cover's protagonists will instead be Amadeus and Gianni Morandi together with their co-hosts. Finally, Monday, January 13, readers will be able to enjoy the cover depicting San Remo's first three finalists, exclusively shot in the middle of the night at Sorrisi's newsroom immediately following the announcement, as well as a reportage of the event with intriguing revelations and interesting unpublished backstage stories.
Thanks to: DR Automobiles, who will accompany Sorrisi from Milan to Sanremo, allowing readers to admire the beauty of the Ligurian cities crossed, and Caffè Motta, who will offer relaxing moments to the editorial staff and guests for the entire duration of the Festival.
Tv Sorrisi e Canzoni
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Mondadori Media acquires "Power" Talent Agency
A few months following the launch of Zenzero, Mondadori Media further affirms itself in the creator economy
Power talent agency manages a roster of young talents who are both very popular on the social networks and active on TV, in films and on the radio.
Beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness are the focus of the project's branded content offer.
Mondadori Media is now an even greater key player of the creator economy and influencer marketing thanks to its acquisition of Power from the Human Vs. Machine group.
Power manages an exclusive roster of young talents of various artistic backgrounds and a very active social media community. This operation allows the Mondadori Group to further affirm itself in an increasingly more strategic and rapidly growing segment, thus strengthening the successful partnership developed over the years with both its media brands and the trendiest creators and influencers of the moment.
Thanks to Power Talent Agency, Mondadori Media becomes an even more important Italian point of reference of the social media and creator economy through a distinctive offer focused on the new generations, a segment in which the company has become a key player thanks to The Wom, the first fully inclusive social magazine, Zenzero, the talent agency of the best Italian food creators, and Webboh, the first recently acquired Italian GenZ community.
In 2022, the talent agency, which had already been operating for some years, achieved over 200 communication projects with a particular focus on the beauty, fashion and lifestyle segments. Today, Power Talent Agency is on the market with a renewed graphic communication and logo, but will also soon launch an even more complete and distinctive offer of talents and creators.
Power Talent Agency's team will work with the talents to offer branded content initiatives and effective communication campaigns to its partners companies on all online and offline channels. Projects will henceforth also be able to benefit from the opportunities arising from the integration of the Mondadori Media brands to implement very captivating contents in terms of communication, language and style. The goal is that of creating authentic stories for all target segments, especially for the genZ and young millennialZ public.
POWER TALENT AGENCY'S TEAM
Power Talent Agency is led by an all-female Board of Directors made up of: Alessandra Rigolio, CEO of both the new agency and Zenzero Talent Agency; Daniela Cerrato, Marketing Director of Mondadori Media, as President, and Jessica Piga who, as Head of Talent Manager, will rely on her experience to manage the talents and to implement influencer marketing projects. Luigi D'Alterio is also part of Power Talent Agency's team as the agency's Sales Director, a position he will carry out along with the one he holds as Sales Director of Zenzero Talent Agency and Hej!.
"Following Zenzero's recent launch, we will continue to pursue the strategy undertaken with Power Talent Agency in the creator economy and to further expand among other segments. We plan on developing innovative and unconventional communication initiatives together with the young professionals of our roster by focusing on the strength and uniqueness of each talent. The intention is to create engaging contents in line with the most recent trends and languages to put sponsor brands in touch with the public of reference and to create value," stated Alessandra Rigolio, CEO of Power Talent Agency.
THE AGENCY'S ROSTER
Power Talent Agency's leading face is 26-year old Ludovica Bizzaglia: actress, author and talent creator, she became a main figure on the social media for her commitment to women's empowerment, skin positivity and self-acceptance.
Alongside Ludovica, an ever-growing team made up of professionals capable of putting their talent at the service of initiatives in various segments to reach a total of 5 million followers and 12 million views each month with their projects: from Diletta Begali, a youtuber known for her storytimes in which she talks about travelling and her daily life, to Camilla Mangiapelo, who – following her début on TV – now shares her passion for make-up, skincare and fitness on the social networks, not to mention Giulia Bellu, actress from the age of 5 and current TikTok star, or even Miriam Candurro, a face of the popular TV series "Un posto al Sole" [A spot under the Sun].
The agency's exclusive roster is further made up of the young mother Nicole Pizzato, the actress Giulia Elettra Gorietti, the photographer Umberto Buglione, the anchorwoman Manola Moslehi and the personal trainers Mattia Valli and Chiara Dainese.
"Being part of Power Talent Agency means sharing values such as transparency, trust, determination and passion. For years now, we've been sharing every success and new challenge with our talents, and none of this would have been possible without the increasingly stronger work relationship developed between the artists and talent managers. Our roster is made up of one-of-a-kind professionals and such uniqueness allows us to offer increasingly more original, engaging and tailor-made projects full of values to our clients, thanks to the use of credible, spontaneous, direct and captivating stories," stated Jessica Piga, Talent Manager Director of Power Talent Agency.
The agency's team will work in full synergy with Mediamond and its Brand On Solutions structure with the intent of offering influencer marketing projects and branded content initiatives to the market and individual brands.
Power Talent Agency
Zenzero Talent Agency: new top food creators and innovative, creative and valuable branded content projects coming soon
The food talent agency pursues its development with original formats to bring creativity at the service of brands
One month after its launch, Zenzero, the talent agency of top Italian food creators, has already raised great interest among the influencer marketing segment thanks to a roster of quality talents and to the absolutely important numbers achieved through a one of a kind, dynamic and innovative formula.
Based on the experience of Giallozafferano, the leading Italian food media brand, One Shot Agency and five top food creators of the Italian digital scene – Daniele Rossi, Cooker Girl, Diletta Secco, Rosy Chin and Luisa Orizio – Zenzero now boasts over 25 million total followers, 450 million video views and 25 million interactions each month thanks to its growing hub of creators.
Its winning formula consists in working directly with the best food talents and in relying on their creativity for projects aimed at addressing brands' increasingly stronger need to intercept the passions, values and new languages of the Z Generation.
A first month full of initiatives
Zenzero is actively working on more than 70 new project opportunities with the brands. Moreover, the agency has been participating in the most important events of the industry, at which Zenzero's young faces and fresh and original spirit have already raised great interest within the first few weeks.
This from UPA's Influencer Marketing to the Digital Innovation Days, From Influence Day to the IAB Forum, and all the way up to Largo Consumo's and WomenX impact's "2023 Best Insignia" event. The new agency's talents were the protagonists of these events, at which they revealed their stories, experiences and ingredients used to successfully conquer the young generations.
Next? The important partnership involving the co-founder of the Daniele Rossi Agency and the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Japan. On December 2, the Tuscan chef renowned for his modern and refined way of interpreting traditional culinary specialities will be the Executive Chef at the Gala Dinner planned in Tokyo for the association's 50th anniversary. This one of a kind setting filled with illustrious guests and prominent personalities will allow the chef to make a unique experience in the area and to learn more about the Japanese culture by experimenting with new flavours, techniques and ingredients. The chef will share these culinary encounters in detail with the community via his social profiles.
Such high-impact initiatives demonstrate the new agency's strength and how it's able to enhance both the originality and distinctive positioning of each individual talent and the vastness of the food world through transversal projects – achieved also thanks to its strong partnership with Giallozafferano and to its synergy with Mediamond – which are deemed to make its various facets, popularity and lifestyles stand out.
Last night, Zenzero decided to share such vibrant beginning with "Spice Up Your Night", an exclusive evening organised in the setting of the new Tripstillery club in the heart of Milan. The event was the first time the new agency was able to gather its numerous talents to celebrate together with brands, agencies and media centres.
Zenzero Talent Agency
Zenzero just keeps on going. Young talents, including international ones, of the food world capable of triggering a passion for cooking, even among the Z Generation – which represents an increasingly growing target of the industry – were recently added to the agency's roster of new creators.
Among the new faces, there is Evasfoodaddiction's Eva Andrini, a young economics and management student who conquered thousands of followers with her simplicity and passion in a very short time, and the seventeen-year-old Aisha Ben Thabet, known by all as The Avokiddo. Aisha learned how to cook through a video game, has been making her way around the kitchen since she was 5 and was a participant of Junior Masterchef.
There is also the young talent of Cooking With Bello, who went from being a dancer to a successful food creator. His passion for cooking was transmitted to him by both his mother and grandmother, a passion he combined with his technical skills to turn iconic Italian recipes into fun and ironic videos. Last but not least, there is Ivana Ester Marr, from "Studenti ai fornelli" (Students in the Kitchen), a creative, entrepreneurial talent always in search of the perfect ingredient.
Alcuni dei nuovi creator entrati nel roster di Zenzero Talent Agency. Da sinistra: Cooking With Bello, The Avokiddo e Evasfoodaddiction
Smartworld releases its Black Friday guide on the web and social media: growing numbers of videos to choose the ideal buy
With more than 645,000 followers on Tik Tok, exclusive content, offers and unboxing, Smartworld reaches record video views
This year once again, Smartworld, the leading tech information brand, is the star of Black Friday, the not-to-be-missed date for devotees of the latest trends in the world of technology: smartphones, notebooks, smart TVs, videogaming, domestic robots, virtual assistants, home automation, wearables and a host of other innovative digital products and services.
With the Smartworld guide, Black Friday is not simply the last Friday in November, but a packed series of tips and offers for all four weeks of the month: countless opportunities, special offers and discounts from the leading brands, flagged by the Smartworld team with daily updates, to help consumers take advantage of the year's best deals and make an early start with Christmas presents.
This is a retail occasion offering brands significant visibility at a time of great interest and traffic, with solutions including domination of the "Black Friday" keyword or Total Unboxing (videos and cards on the Smartworld social profiles, native posts on the website); all with Mediamond advertising support.
That the Mondadori Group brand is a top shopping guide is confirmed by a survey conducted (in collaboration with BVA-Doxa) among 800 users aged between 15 and 44, who explore a tech brand on the web and social media at least once a year. The survey found that:
64% of Smartworld users, especially women and millennials, greatly appreciate the brand's offer, attributing an outstanding quality score between 8 and 10, on a scale of 10, to its content;
62% of Smartworld users choose the brand to obtain detailed information before making a purchase online or in a store.
A success story that Smartworld has developed over time, to reach an audience totalling 1,650,000 followers on social channels, from Facebook, Telegram and Twitter to Instagram, YouTube and most recently TikTok, where it has immediately generated great interest.
In just a few months, Smartworld has built up a fanbase of more than 645,000 followers on the favourite platform of generation Z, establishing a distinctive positioning thanks to unboxing videos, product reviews and quick tips to help consumers make the best use of digital products and services on the market.
In September, thanks to content covering topics of particular interest such as the launch of the new iPhone, Smartworld secured fourth place in the TikTok scoreboard of the brands with the most video views in Italy (11 million, source Comscore/Shareable).
Smartworld is the Mondadori Group reference brand for all the latest entries in the tech world. Its website www.smartworld.it provides news, reviews, unboxing videos as well as purchasing guides with the best offers available online and in stores. On social networks, Smartworld has a total of 1,650,000 followers on TikTok, Facebook, Telegram, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube (Source, social insights, October 2022).
Grazia presents its special issue "We love Kate" dedicated to the Princess of Wales
Grazia, the magazine edited by Silvia Grilli, presents its special edition "We love Kate" dedicated to the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton.
An extraordinary issue, available at the news-stands and on the app, that talks about how the wife of Prince William, the future heir to the British throne, has become a new icon also for Italian women and explains the history and secrets of her style that is an inspiration to many women.
"Twenty-five years after the death of Lady Di, the world has a new Princess of Wales: Kate Middleton. We had identified ourselves with Diana Spencer, with her tears, the betrayals she suffered, her new loves, her humanity, even her glamour that was a bit daring during the last years. Now we see Middleton without any of the drama that overwhelmed us when following the life of Lady D. We love the solidity she demonstrates, her devotion to a role of sovereign that will be hers. In her we see Her Majesty Elizabeth as well as Diana, a royal ambassador that performs her tasks without drama, rather with a smile that is a declaration of relaxation", says the editor, Silvia Grilli, in her editorial. "This issue of Grazia is about Kate, about her personality and the clothes she wears in the same way as the recently departed Queen: as instruments of recognition and international diplomacy. This issue is for her because, in this age of social media, Kate has remained the last icon who still lets us dream", concludes the editor.
Born to a family without noble roots, the Princess of Wales did not become the wife to the future King of Great Britain by chance. Her Italian biographer Federica Brunini explains in the pages of the special issue of Grazia why Kate, due to her similarity with the Queen Elizabeth II, is already considered the "rock" of the monarchy of the future.
Kate entered into the hearts of British and Italians also due her style choices: elegant, environmental, never over the top.
The look of Prince William's wife inspires fashion, as explained in the pages of this issue of Grazia, as she has selected and reinterpreted clothing items that have become her distinctive trait and that the future Queen Consort is able to enhance, softening even the boldest looks. This issue also includes masterpieces of fine jewellery and costume jewellery inspired by the lines and colours that the Princess of Wales loves, as well as four of her iconic looks as well as secrets to a royal beauty look like hers.
The pages of Grazia also cover other members of the royal family. From "the environmentalist" King Charles III who inherited the throne from Elizabeth II, one of the worlds most well-loved sovereigns. Today many people are asking what type of monarch this man, who has little time to make himself loved by a country in crisis, will be. Then there is the different and free charm of Meghan Markle, the wife of Harry of Sussex, who has always fought, following her heart. Someone who has met her explains why she will also return to the limelight of the court.
One of Netflix's most famous cult series is dedicated to the closely followed affairs of the royal family, The Crown, which returns on 9 November with a new season dedicated to the most difficult years of Elizabeth II's reign. The issue also includes interviews with two of its stars. The actor Dominic West, who interprets the current English sovereign, explains to Grazia how he experienced the fragility of the prince who found his own fairy tale to be restrictive. Then the actress Olivia Williams explains to the readers of the magazine how she was transformed into Camilla Parker Bowles, the woman who fought to stay by the side of the man she loved.
This issue of Grazia also includes an article dedicated to all the actresses who have played the role of Queen Elizabeth and talk about this very difficult role: from Helen Mirren, who was the first to interpret the Queen at the cinema, winning an Oscar, to the young and dreamy version of Claire Foy, the carefree interpretation by Sarah Gadon and the more-mature version by Olivia Colman.
Icon launches its "Let me dream" issue, available on newsstands with four different cover stories
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Icon, the Mondadori Group's men's fashion and lifestyle brand, launches its "Let me dream" issue, dedicated to the need for and courage to keep on dreaming.
The magazine, edited by Andrea Tenerani, has chosen four stars to be on the cover of this special issue: four stories from the world of sport, cinema and fashion, which Icon wants to use to remind its readers to never stop pursuing their dreams.
It starts withMilanese footballer, Sandro Tonali, who achieved his childhood dreams: he wanted to be a footballer, play in Serie A, wear theMilan jersey and win the championship. "The next goal is to cement what we did last year, which is the most difficult thing: we all have to keep focused on our dream," he shared in an exclusive interview with Icon.
Actor Paul Wesley, who played the young Captain Kirk in the series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds last year, has become one of the most beloved faces on the small screen thanks to the global success of The Vampire Diaries Paul also fulfilled his dream of becoming a director.
The stars of the issue's other two cover stories, Oleg Zagorodnii and Jon Kortajarena, are two supermodels (the former Ukrainian, the latter Spanish) who, thanks to their talent and determination, have been able to achieve their dream of becoming actors.
Among the stories in the issue is that of Italian Umberto Guidoni, the first European to board the International Space Station, who tells Icon how his dream of being an astronaut as a child came true.
The theme of dreams also acts as the common thread in the Destination Future section, where readers will find names like Ester Viola and Saturnino.
The "Let me dream" issue – whose contents will also be expanded upon and gone into in depth on Icon's website and on the brand's social media channels – is also a place for fashion, which has always been at the heart of the Icon story, with an exclusive feature, along with an interview with the young Milanese actor, Matteo Oscar Giuggioli.
Fashion will be celebrated with a private event, created in collaboration with Fay, in which a special feature in this issue is dedicated. An exclusive evening that will take place in Rome on 27 October, during which the new issue of Icon will be presented, with special guest actor Paul Wesley, the face of one of the covers of "Let me dream".
The new Watches channel
This month Icon is also launching another new feature: starting this month, the website will be enhanced by the new Watches channel. The section is dedicated to watches that brings the Icon brand even closer to the key luxury sector, as well as its readers, with stories and daily insights into one of modern man's major passions, which is also the topic of the magazine's monthly column by watch editor, Paolo De Vecchi.
Let me dream
Grazia previews its special issue: "Fashion, design and the virtual world"
Giulio Cappellini is featured guest editor of this special edition of the magazine
Grazia, the magazine under the editorship of Silvia Grilli, is on the newsstands with a special issue: "Fashion, design and the virtual world", which sees Giulio Cappellini as featured guest editor.
The special edition of the magazine looks at the fusion of fashion and design and the new expressive opportunities introduced by the metaverse. A narration which, recounted through the eyes of famous designer, architect and entrepreneur, Giulio Cappellini, who recently received the Compasso d 'oro alla carriera – the oldest and most authoritative world design award – guides Grazia readers on a journey exploring how space and the way we live it has changed, suspended between the real and the virtual world.
"I asked a great architect like Giulio Cappellini to be guest editor of this issue of Grazia, focussing on the encounter between design and fashion and exploration of creative freedom that the metaverse can offer. We have thus created this collector's issue, where beauty becomes a life philosophy and the front cover a unique invention, "said Grazia editor, Silvia Grilli.
"It was a great pleasure and honour for me to have the chance to narrate the various facets of design for an attentive and wide audience, set against a contemporary and comprehensive view of our way of life", Giulio Cappellini, emphasised.
The architect is also the protagonist of an exclusive interview that opens this special edition of Grazia. From his beginnings in the family business, followed by trips abroad discovering talents that today are some the most brilliant creative minds on the scene, spanning his passion for the Far East, Cappellini talks about himself and explains why today the challenge is not only to design something beautiful and useful, but to have it tell a story.
In this issue of Grazia, the guest editor also meets two names from the world of design. In the encounter with British designer Jasper Morrison who, with his simple and functional masterpieces has revolutionised design, and who in his exchange with Cappellini looks at how the new frontier is imparting lessons in sustainability, and the designer, Francesca Lanzavecchia, who explains to Cappellini how the virtual dimension will endow everyone with new freedoms.
Guiding readers over the pages of this special edition will be the voices of archistar and established talents.
These include Marc Newson, who explains to Grazia that, in the new virtual world, it will be love for beauty that makes the difference, and Rodolfo Dordoni who brings readers into his world of empathy and poetry. And also, Paola Navone, who, in the pages of the issue, explains if you want to reinvent objects and environments, you must never stop being surprised; Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec who have revolutionised design, showing us that the real strength of an object lies in its grace, and Patricia Urquiola explains to Grazia how we will be able to build spaces in which objects and technology are linked to our emotions and, not overlooking contributions from designers Guglielmo Poletti, Keiji Takeuchi, Sebastian Herkner, Panter&Tourron and Chiara Andreatti.
To enrich this special issue of Grazia, an exclusive reportage has been given over to collectible furniture pieces that combine design and fashion, created by great designers and chosen by Cappellini for their power to transform spaces.
An alliance – that between design and fashion – was also the escort underpinning the selection of the guest editor's most iconic models of eyewear and bags, a leitmotif that continues in the fashion by Grazia pages, which has spawned a vibrant and colourful urban style in the hustle and bustle City of Milan that never sleeps – and beauty, which today is also virtual thanks to digital avatars that allow us to live unique experiences, all under the banner of freedom to dare.
The actress Coco Rebecca Edogamhe is the cover face of this special edition of Grazia and, by framing a QR code, her face will come alive, enabling readers to enter a three-dimensional reality. She has become a symbol for many young people with ethnic roots thanks to the series Summertime and she poses for Grazia in a fashion spread suspended between real and virtual worlds, like the one where her generation is trying to express its freedom.
The narrative of the encounter between fashion and design in the new issue of Grazia was enthusiastically embraced by the market and by numerous advertisers – managed by Mediamond – that opted to be part of this special issue, which can boast more than 100 pages in advertising sales.
Zenzero is here: the best italian food creators'talent agency
Giallozafferano, One Shot Agency and five top creators founded the new agency, or one of a kind reality specialised in the food sector with more than 20 million followers.
A hint of Zenzero, the talent agency of the top food creators of the Italian digital scene, has landed in the world of communications.
This one of a kind reality came to life thanks to the founding fathers of Giallozafferano's workforce – a leading Italian media food brand behind this initiative; practically the result of One Shot Agency's experience in social communications combined with the creativity, talent and success of five of the most renowned Italian food creators.
Giallozafferano – already renowned with 50 million followers in Italy and abroad – was the first editorial brand to actively work with young food creators and talents, well before the new market trends. Such relationship grew over time and is now consolidated thanks to the new top five creators selected to "co-create" the project. Zenzero Talent Agency.
A significant change of approach to the marketing influencer setting, where the creators are for the first time allowed not only to establish a commercial relationship with an agency, but to actively take part in its development as founding fathers.
The new agency, specialised in the food industry, boasts Daniele Rossi, the Tuscan chef with modern and refined culinary skills linked to local traditions, Cookergirl, the "red apron" girl with a passion for cooking and experimenting, Diletta Secco, the refined, cheerful and spontaneous storyteller always attentive to the environment and healthy eating, Rosy Chin, the chef and entrepreneur who blends traditions with innovations and Luisa Orizio, Giallozafferano's number one food blogger, among its co-founders.
The Agency's offer
Zenzero exclusively manages 20 exceptional talents: not only the co-founding creators themselves, but also some of the most renowned and original culinary talents, as well as several emerging figures of growing relevance in the field at different levels of engagement.
The new food agency is the point of contact of an extraordinary hub of creators – relying on a total of 20 million followers, 200 million video views and beyond 10 million interactions a month. The brand has a dual work objective, working on the growth of its talents to enhance their distinctive positioning on one hand and interpreting the needs of businesses to build communication strategies with effective languages bound to also reach the new generations on the other.
Zenzero will become a new point of reference for the food industry, also thanks to its name which is closely linked to GialloZafferano's. Zenzero, or ginger, is a fresh and original ingredient that is much appreciated by those who love to experiment in the kitchen or to add a crisp and natural touch to their preparations, just like the Agency's soul.
Alessandra Rigolio, a young manager with much experience in the media and already Mondadori's Marketing Director, will lead Zenzero as its CEO, and Gabriele Colasanto, Mondadori Media's Food Department Manager as its president. The two will be assisted by Luigi D'Alterio, Sales Director of both Zenzero and Hej, and Nicole Cavallo, the Head Talent Manager who will combine marketing and creative management strategies for the customised projects of each talent.
"We are proud to launch a one of a kind and innovative reality such as Zenzero, and to take one more step towards the continuous strategy of evolution that has always distinguished Giallozafferano. In recent years, our brand has always focused on the social media channels and creators, considering them both as essential elements of its success strategy, in particular on Instagram and Tik Tok. With Zenzero, we'll be able to provide our partners with both a new media solution and creators capable of satisfying their needs with projects bound to generate real value. Our trump card is the relationship we build with our talents: we work with them at every step of the way, invest in their growth and always provide the market with contents that are in line with the new trends and languages," stated Alessandra Rigoglio, Zenzero's CEO.
This turnkey offer and one of a kind strategy, consisting of many tricks of the communications world, along with the know-how of a partner such as One Shot Agency, an Italian agency operating in digital management and communications for years, will be supervised by the team's account manager Daniele Tozzi.
"As far as our group is concerned, Zenzero consolidates our experience in the management of talents and represents a new ambitious and specialised challenge bound to become a point of reference for the marketing influencer strategies of the food sector. The focal point lying in its ability to manage and develop creators of undisputed talent and who have a unique way of influencing the market," stated Matteo Maffucci, co-founder of One Shot Agency. "Together with Zenzero, we studied a formula intended to transform these projects into a brand experience through a story adapted to the brands and services of the food industry and to their values, talents and social audience."
Zenzero's creators
In addition to the five founders, Zenzero already has many creators and talents, among which: Chef Nerone, a young cook from the Campania region who combines his love for his land with spontaneity and improvisations: 2foodfitlovers, a social media couple with a passion for fitness and good food; Foodqood, third cooking tiktoker worldwide; Rossella pane e cioccolato, renowned for her exquisite contents; Valeria Ciccotti, of Vale cucina e fantasia, with her creative and simple recipes; Fernanda Michela Nicotra, of Il caldo sapore del sud, a native of Catania who loves traditional dishes and more; Monica Pannacci, of Ricette del cuore, promoter of simple, instinctive and zero waste type of cooking; Gessica Runcio, of Le ricette di Gessica, who alternates precious traditional family recipes to quick and easy to make dishes for all; Sebastian Fitarau, a refined chef with creative, light and tasty suggestions; Nonna Nella, the most social Italian grandma who conquered TikTok and the heart of food lovers; Cuori Veggie, with a simple and quick veggie-based cuisine; Aurora Cortopassi, Giovanni Castaldi and Manuel Saraceno,Giallozafferano's three renowned faces. These talents are capable of igniting a passion for cooking among all Italian generations, by covering all tastes and languages across the platforms.
Zenzero's seat will soon be inaugurated in Milan, right next to Giallozafferano's: a creative hub in the city centre with spaces entirely devoted to the production of food creator projects, recording studios, sets and equipped kitchens, but also a place for organising events.
Zenzero will have a special team to support the talents in the design and implementation of their projects. The go to the market section will be launched thanks to Mediamond's expertise and to its Brand on Solutions structure, to ensure the implementation of brand initiatives, contents and influencing.
Huge success for Mypersonaltrainer Days
A huge success with over 5.000 visitors over the two-day event organised by Mypersonaltrainer in the heart of Milan
The results were beyond all expectations, also in terms of the advertising outcomes, which will be the starting point of next year's edition
The first edition of the Mypersonaltrainer Days, the event in the name of wellness and sports organised by Mypersonaltrainer and which saw the participation of more than 5.000 visitors in just two days, was a huge success.
A weekend with more than 300 free appointments – ranging from training to presentations and medical consultations – that transformed Milan into the capital of wellness on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of October.
A territorial event that allowed the brand of the Mondadori Group, a leader in the world of health and wellness, to strengthen and expand its offer, thanks to which it reaches 13.5 million individual online users each month (source: Audiweb, July 2022) and almost 3 million social network fans.
The Mypersonaltrainer Days were Mypersonaltrainer 's first opportunity to really meet its community and the many fans of a healthy and active lifestyle who took part in the initiative.
Sports and wellness lovers were able to meet the brand's multidisciplinary staff and fitinfluencers and to listen to more than 100 exceptional speakers who animated the weekend's shows under the guidance of Edoardo Stoppa. Among the guests, the sports champions Filippo Tortu, Linda Cerruti, Matteo Giupponi, but also many personalities from the world of entertainment, such as Federica Panicucci and Michela Coppa.
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Mypersonaltrainer Days
The results of the initiative
The huge success achieved during the Mypersonaltrainer Days event is not only due to the public, but also to the amazing outcomes recorded on the website and social networks: more than 2 million people on the website and beyond 3 million on the brand's Facebook and Instagram channels.
These numbers are the result of a continuous sharing of stories, posts, articles and interviews exclusively prepared by Mypersonaltrainer's editorial, social and filming team.
A winning formula that contributed to yet another great result: a media impact of more than 25 million gross contacts, thanks to the communication campaign on all of the brand's touch points, an advertising campaign designed by Casiraghi Greco & for the social networks, website, press and radio, DOOH, OOH and influencer marketing and a spontaneous media coverage of great impact.
The results of the Mypersonaltrainer Days were beyond all expectations, also in terms of the advertising outcomes – handled by Mediamond – which allow Mypersonaltrainer to immediately lay the foundations for the second edition of the event, planned for next year.
The partners of the event
The success of the Mypersonaltrainer Days was also made possible thanks to the partnership with Brand On Solutions, a unit devoted to the special initiatives organised by Mediamond, and to the partners who believed in the initiative's holistic approach. During the Mypersonaltrainer Days, businesses of the wellness, sports and lifestyle industry had the opportunity to meet the public in customised experiential corners to promote a renewed and more powerful wellness experience: Zambon, Italian Diagnostic Centre, Eridania, Croatian Tourism Body, Ibsa, Giuliani, Gold's Gym, My Benefit, Tescoma.
The support of technical institutions and partners
Mypersonaltrainer's project was supported by the City of Milan, which sponsored the event and which was present at the inauguration with Emmanuel Conte, its Counsellor of the Budget and Real estate Heritage, and Francesco Caroli, its representative of the Welfare and Health Department.
The opening presentation was moderated by Lucia Blini, Deputy Director of Sport Mediaset, and Stefano Gobbi, territorial Head of the Sports and Health Affairs, also intervened.
Mypersonaltrainer Days was a Mondadori Media event organised together with Mediamond.
A huge thanks to MyEvents, Top Run, for the MYPT Urban walk, the partner companies and technical sponsors: Alpro, Esi, Foodspring, K-Well, Lete, Lycia, Yogaessential and Full Breathing.
Mypersonaltrainer Days: a weekend of fitness, nutrition, health and wellness for everyone
Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of October
For two days, Milan will turn into an outdoor gym full of activities absolutely free of charge: trendy workouts and training, stories of with great athletes and fitfluencers, medical consultations with specialists.
Among the special guests and renowned sports champions: Filippo Tortu, Federica Panicucci, Linda Cerruti, Arianna Talamona, Jill Cooper and many others.
The first edition of Mypersonaltrainer Days, two full free days of activities for everyone dedicated to fitness, nutrition and health, kicks off on Saturday, October 1, in Milan.
A weekend conceived to regenerate the balance and well-being of one's mind and body in the midst of the vegetation and nature of the Sempione Park. Additionally, the Customs Building of Levante will be entirely dedicated to the event to ensure a complete, immersive and fun experience bound to be extended to the adjacent outdoor areas.
On the agenda, a succession of 100 free appointments for all tastes, from the best workouts and trendy wellness practices, to stories with exclusive figures of the world of sports and wellness, not to mention a series of very useful and free medical consultations.
The entire weekend has been organised by the editorial staff and fitfluencer team of Mypersonaltrainer, a key reference for all lovers of a healthy and active lifestyle with an audience of over 11 million individual online users and 2,7 million fans on the social channels.
The event, under the patronage of the City of Milan, will also include the first MYPT Urban Walk, a fast walk over a 5 kilometres distance suitable for everyone and scheduled for Saturday, October 1, at 11:30, at the Arco della Pace. The same will be led by the Olympic athlete Matteo Giupponi, a race walking podium winner at the 2022 European Championships, and will comprise three moments of targeted training and tips developed by Mypersonaltrainer's trainers.
AN EXCEPTIONAL SETTING
Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of October, the setting of theMypersonaltrainer Days (Customs Building of Levante, ground floor) will be animated with encounters with great personalities and exceptional athletes under the guidance of Edoardo Stoppa, an anchor fond of sports, environment and sustainability, to speak about the importance of sports and physical exercise in view of a balanced and healthy life.
The first appointment is Saturday, at 11.30 with the very fast Olympic medal winner, Filippo Tortu, who will share his life story and successes with the audience of the Mypersonaltrainer Days: from his victory at the 2021 Olympic Games of Tokyo, with the 4×100 relay race, to the exceptional time achieved at the 2022 World Championships of Oregon, where he earned the title of second fastest Italian ever on the 200 metres race, just behind the European record holder, Pietro Mennea, and up to the bronze on the 200 metres race at the European Championships of Munich this summer.
At 12.00, Federica Panicucci, a renowned and beloved face of Italian television, will be the protagonist of a chat on daily well-being, during which she'll be providing tips on how to live well and to start loving oneself.
At 12.30, the American personal trainer, Jill Cooper, the queen of fitness, will take the stage to explain how to stay fit at any age and to provide small tips on how to live better. At 14.30 of the same day, Jill Cooper will lead a Freedom session, an outdoor silent fitness activity or tribute to exercise.
The soccer coach, Gaia Missaglia, will address the women's soccer revolution at 16.30. Since 2009, she's been working as a Soccer and Motility Instructor at the Milan Junior Campand is the co-author of the book written together with Francesca Maria Gargiulo "Voglio fare la calciatrice".
At 17.00, appointment with the freediver, Anna Sedone, creator of the "Fullbreathing" method, an integrated system of breathing techniques aimed at making the most of our breath. The author of the book "Il Respiro nell'Apnea" will go in-depth on the many ways used to train the body and mind through breathing techniques.
Among the Mypersonaltrainer Days' guests, the audience will enjoy the participation of Lamberto Bertolè, Welfare and Health Counsellor of the city of Milan, and of Stefano Gobbi, Head of the Sports Department of the Sports and Health Territories, who, together with Carlo Mandelli, Managing Director of Mondadori Media, Lucia Blini, Deputy Director Sport Mediaset, and Edoardo Stoppa will inaugurate the event on Saturday, October 1.
Sunday's event will start at 10.00 with Sabina Fasoli, a psychologist and sexologist who shares clear and comprehensible content on sexual education over the social channels to spread sexuality in the most gratifying, safe and conscientious way.
At 10.30, the soccer coach, Joanna Borella, known as Mister Jo, will speak about soccer as a resource of life and well-being. Then, an interview with the gynaecologist, Ambra Garretto, who will provide intimate answers to girls of all ages by addressing sexual topics and questions without taboos.
At 12.00, Iader Fabbri, a nutritionist biologist and scientific writer author of "L'indice di Equilibrio", will take the stage. He'll speak of nutrition and of a key concept of his book: "How, what and when to eat is more important that how much to eat."
At 14.00, appointment with Sara Compagni, the body coach and founder of the Instagram profile, Postura da Paura, who will go in-depth on the importance of a proper posture for the well-being of our entire body and beyond.
At 15.00, Arianna Talamona, the paralympic swimming champion, will take the stage. The discussion will cover the story of this great athlete and of her incredible career.
At 17.00, a meeting with Michela Coppa, the TV host and current yoga teacher, who will explain how to eat healthy and without depriving oneself.
To conclude the event, at 18.00, the synchronised swimming champion, Linda Cerruti, will speak of the values of sports and of her commitment to overcome prejudices, especially against women.
FREE FITNESS LESSONS FOR MORE THAN 1.500 PEOPLE
Over the two days, in the two areas of the Sempione Park adjacent to the Customs Building of the Arco della Pace, a programme of activities will be provided to sports lovers by Mypersonaltrainer's fitfluencers and by some of the most renowned personal trainers, among which Paolo Zotta.
Among the courses: postural gymnastics, breathing courses, yoga, total body, pilates, Legs, Abs and Glutes, functional training, couple revoring, zumba, AMRAP workout, total tone, stretching, silent fitness.
It's necessary to book the courses from the specific website https://www.my-personaltrainer.it/myptdays22 and from which it's possible to consult the entire programme.
MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS WITH EXPERTS
Mypersonaltrainer Days will devote great attention to the world of health and well-being, also through discussions on prevention and a proper lifestyle, in which sports play an essential role.
The Customs Building 1 of the Arco della Pace will in fact provide (2nd floor) an extended area where doctors and specialists will be available for 200 face-to-face consultations with the public: it will also be possible to make free appointments with experts of the Italian Diagnostic Centre specialised in dietetics, genetics, internal medicine, orthopaedics, physiatry and physiotherapy.
Moreover, experiential corners will be set up together with the most important brands of the world of wellness: Zambon, Italian Diagnostic Centre, Eridania, Croatian Tourism Body, Ibsa, Giuliani, Gold's Gym, My Benefit, Tescoma, Alpro, Esi, Foodspring, K-Well, Lete, Lycia, Yoga Essential.
Information and reservations on: https://www.my-personaltrainer.it/myptdays22


Everything was ready for our Assembly, enthusiasm, content, services, organisation, sponsors, over 200 already registered. But unfortunately our region is trembling, even though Emilia Romagna is considered at low seismic risk and no significant earthquakes have occurred for 500 years.
The damage caused by the earthquake 10 days ago was not great and was localised but yesterday (May 29, 2012) there were two further strong shocks that have put Emilia Romagna into a state of emergency. Fortunately, in Novellara, Scandiano, Castelnovo ne' Monti and the other Cittaslow towns in the region, there have been no great problems nor anyone injured. Nevertheless, from yesterday morning, our communities, the public safety and health services, voluntary associations and citizens are all working flat out to bring help to the neighbouring villages struck by the quake.
In this spirit, and having spoken to Mayor Raul Daoli of Novellara, MayorAlessio Mammi of Scandiano and General Secretary Pier Giorgio Oliveti, as a mark of solidarity with the communities affected, we are going to move the date of our General Assembly to 20-21-22 October next. The Assembly will have the same location, the Province of Reggio Emilia, and the same programme in all its aspects that we have already sent out to you all. The new dates proposed have been chosen to coincide with the Salon of Taste / Terra Madre event inTurin (Italy) from 25 to 29 October 2012.
We apologise for the difficulties that this situation will cause you but force majeure has imposed this, the only responsible choice, on us. I thank everyone for their understanding and sympathy. The registration fees paid will be either reimbursed in full or retained if you choose to confirm your attendance on the new dates. Our Orvieto offices will be happy to provide you with any further information.


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This post is linked up to the Not-Back-To-School Blog Hop. Hoping to meet a few new homeschool friends this way--I am still very much building my homeschool tribe!
In March, I reacted. Pulled my 9 year old treasure (an amazing gift, who stretches me more than I thought possible) out of the world I had misgivings about sending her to in the first place, and declared I would homeschool this one while we decided what to do next.
Now, I purpose. This week I become the full time teacher of the 9 year old and of her 6 year old brother. We will study the Mystery of History together, beginning at the beginning and working our way through the Resurrection of Christ. 2 year old baby will be coloring a lot of printables this year, I think.
We will study biology together, using a handful of books and a house full of odds and ends for experimenting and learning about classification of living things; move into the human body after Christmas; and finish with botany and ecology by the end of the year.
The 4th grader will work her way through Teaching Textbooks for math, while I play counting, calendar, money, and other math games with the 1st grader. What math does a 6 year old need to know, anyway? Adding? Story problems? Parts of a pie? I think we'll do okay.
We will all do a little First Language Lessons and Spelling Power, and I intend to get my writing-resistant daughter to develop handwriting and composition skills by narrating and documenting the things we study in all the other areas.
If I am totally awesome, we will listen to classical music each Thursday while alternating art studies between drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and collage. And studying art styles & artists, musicians & music history. We might even learn a Latin prayer by the end of the year.
Oh, and I have a subject this year, too: Cleaning the house, 5 days a week. I'll be using Sarah Mae's 31 Days to Clean. Best $5 investment I have made in a long time. I hope it helps bring some peace to our home, because summer has been way too chaotic and disorganized.
I honestly don't know how I will be able to accomplish an entire year of homeschool to my personal satisfaction. But I do know that the discipleship of my children is my primary responsibility, and this is the way I choose to do it right now.
I also know I don't do it alone. Jehovah Shammah, The Lord my companion, stands by my side.
What are you attempting this week, that can only happen with the Lord Your Companion?
When I write curriculum for Spanish K-6, it has to tie in with all the other subjects, so I am basing my next paragraph off what we do in Massachusetts in first grade math.
All the things you listed are right on (especially games!), plus telling time (analog), addition and subtraction facts (think flashcards and memorizing, so math problems go faster in the future) through 20, and those operations through all the double digits. There is also skip counting by 2s, 5s and 10s, estimating, sorting by type and pattern-making, and ordering groups of objects and numbers themselves by size. I think they also introduce the number line. Also, bar graphs of data and drawing conclusions from them. Our kids took a bunch of polls about favorites, etc.
Definite yes on the story problems--solving and writing. They'll be simple and related to your other subjects, but the important part is making the connection that words match up to operation symbols. We encourage drawing pictures first to show the thinking, then writing the "math sentence."
I was never into math as a student or a teacher at first, but going through the K-6 curriculum really opened my eyes to how much you can do, and how easy math skills are to mix in with everything else.
Hmm...this had made me think about work, so I will stop now. I still have 32 days of summer to go!