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Springfield, Mo. It's hard to miss the vacant industrial property on National Avenue just south of Chestnut Expressway. Once the site of an oil distributor, the land will soon be home to a church.
Calvary Chapel of Springfield, which has for years met at a location on Seminole St. and Lone Pine Avenue, purchased the former Saco Petroleum complex in July. Pastor Tom Humphrey says the congregation plans to renovate the buildings on the site and move into them by 2019.
Calvary Chapel isn't the only church to make plans for a downtown relocation in recent years. The move bucks the trend of recent years when many longtime churches in the center city have closed or relocated to other parts of the city.
Another congregation to put stakes downtown is The Well, which went into the College Station development a little more than one year ago. The church says it has more than doubled in attendance since opening.
Dylan Robinson, Co-Pastor, said," We have seen nothing but growth come from that and I think because we are downtown people are curious as to what the dynamics are here. We have a very young church but yet we are very well blended. We have multi generational churches here and a more upbeat modern church." He added, "The message has been the same and a lot of times that we go about it, those thing do evolve over time and so I think us coming downtown was a big thing."
Co-Pastor Selena Freeman said the church is starting several new ministries, including a recovery program, to serve the growing number of people coming to the services .
"Just the whole feel of downtown just, honestly, has a really awesome vibe and and people are really excited to be down here and I think it is just going to continue to grow," she stated. The downtown area is thriving and we are just thrilled to be a part of it."


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Meta's Saugato Bhowmik maps out the path forward for personalized and relevant advertising in the privacy-first age where user concerns and new systems such as Apple's ATT are on an upsurge.
Personalized advertising in the social media landscape is going through a reform with the rise in data protection laws, privacy-first systems, and user concerns increasing by the day. Saugato Bhowmik, Director (CPG, D2C, Auto), Meta, outlines the path paved through technologies such as machine learning and new advertising models built at Meta that show relevant advertising but not through any personal-level user data.
Saugato states, "All digital players are looking to ensure privacy-first performance play". Here he talks about building a system and new experiments that utilize data shared by advertisers, in a privacy-first way, whilst still showing relevant advertising, and helping advertisers deliver performance.
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He discusses building a system that gets better with every passing signal and adding multiple different features that businesses can use to ensure optimization is richer, even in the absence of personal-level data.
Also Read: Meta isn’t just where users discover brands & products, it’s where brands & products discover customers: Arun Srinivas
Meta is also building a lot more custom events based on what is valuable to the businesses. These custom events go deeper into the consumer journey and engage consumers who are already present in the funnel. These events would be generic in nature but built on industry-specific insights.
He shares an example of brands from the Media & OTT industry looking to increase subscriptions, the event would tap consumers who have stayed within the funnel and opted for a free trial.
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"Adtech industry grew during the unfortunate period of COVID-19 but is here to stay," says Sougato. He further outlines an ad tech tool that enables a post-conversion event that provides specialized support crop optimized support for consumers who already purchased a service or product. This is currently in the beta phase.
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HARTFORD — Police have identified the man who was shot and killed at a North End home Wednesday night as 26-year-old Stephen M. Payne.
Payne was found at 45 Alan Green Way, Apt. B, with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso, Deputy Chief Brian Foley said on Thursday.
The shooting appeared to have begun about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday outside the Nelton Courtpublic housing complex and continued inside, with five or six shots fired, Foley said. Police found shell casings and at least one spent shell on the second floor, where the victim was found, he said.
Medical personnel tried to save Payne, but he died of his injuries.
A group of at least 50 people formed along the police barrier at the shooting scene, including Payne's mother, sisters and aunt. At times, some family members yelled at the officers, who could not quickly confirm whether the victim was their relative because Payne had two identifications on him.
He was ultimately identified by fingerprints, Foley said.
Tensions spiked at the shooting after police separated the family from the rest of the crowd, allowing them to stand closer to the crime scene. At some point, at least one relative tried to go inside Payne's apartment and a fight broke out, with more people rushing under the police caution tape.
Officers, the Rev. Henry Brown and others in the crowd helped break up the brief fight. Officers ultimately brought the family to police headquarters.
No force was used and no arrests were made, police said.
No suspects were named Thursday. Payne's own criminal history includes convictions for stealing a firearm and carrying a pistol without a permit in Hartford. He pleaded guilty to those charges in 2014 and served 16 months, according to Department of Corrections spokesman Andrius Banevicius.
More recently, he apparently violated his probation, which was due to expire in May. An active arrest warrant for a violation was issued in August, according to state court records.
Payne was also incarcerated for several misdemeanors dating back to 2006, according to Banevicius and court records.
His slaying is the 7th homicide of the year in the capital city.
Hartford police were initially alerted to the shooting by the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, Foley said. Officers were dispatched to 2441 Main St., and when they arrived they were redirected across the road to Alan Green Way, located in the Nelton Court low-income housing development.
The new Nelton Court, a $20 million redevelopment of the old federally subsidized complex, opened in October 2015.
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Submission Number: AND-4-9-3
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SPECIES-SPECIFIC SPERM-EGG INTERACTION AFFECTS THE UTILITY OF A HETEROLOGOUS BOVINE IN VITRO FERTILIZATION SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING ENDANGERED ANTELOPE SPERM.
Andy J Kouba* 1, Angela D Rowson 1, Mark D Atkinson 2, A Rae Gandolf 2 and Terri L Roth* 1
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The Wilds, Cumberland, OH 43732 USA. 2
The purpose of this study was to evaluate cryopreserved fringe-eared oryx (Oryx gazella) sperm function using a heterologous bovine in vitro fertilization (IVF) system previously developed to study scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) spermatozoa. Specific objectives were to: 1) characterize fringe-eared oryx sperm motility and acrosome integrity over time; 2) evaluate penetration, polyspermy and male pronuclear formation in cow oocytes after co-incubation with oryx sperm; 3) determine the cleavage rate of fringe-eared oryx-cow hybrid embryos; and 4) compare results to those from parallel studies with bull and scimitar-horned oryx spermatozoa. Cryopreserved spermatozoa were evaluated for motility, forward progression, and acrosomal status immediately post-thaw, after percoll-separation, and 1, 2, 3, and 8 h after culture in IVF medium (modified-Tyrode's solution). In vitro matured cow oocytes (n=924) were inseminated with bull, fringe-eared oryx, or scimitar-horned oryx spermatozoa (1x106 motile sperm/ml). After an 8 h co-incubation, half the oocytes were fixed and examined for sperm penetration, polyspermy, and male pronuclear formation. The remaining oocytes were cultured in modified-KSOM and evaluated for cleavage after 48 h. Overall, there were no between-species differences in sperm motility and acrosome integrity (P>0.05). At the time of insemination, > 85% of spermatozoa were motile, however sperm motility decreased (P<0.05) over time for all species. Acrosome integrity remained constant (P>0.05) for both oryx species, but decreased (P<0.05) over time for the bull. Penetration, male pronuclear formation and embryo cleavage were high (>90%, >85%, and >70%, respectively) for oocytes inseminated with bull and scimitar-horned oryx spermatozoa and did not differ (P>0.05) between species. In contrast, very few oocytes (2.8%, 4/141) inseminated with fringe-eared oryx sperm were penetrated and just a single oocyte contained a male pronuclei. Cleavage was rare (8.0%, 16/200) in oocytes inseminated with fringe-eared oryx spermatozoa and did not differ (P>0.05) from that in parthenogenetic controls (4.2%, 3/72). These results indicate that species-specific differences in gamete function may exist even between very closely related non-domestic bovids. .
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Also read…OnePlus Nord N300 will soon enter the market, features revealed, know when it will be launched
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Jane Masters MW is Opimian’s Master of Wine
It has been thirty years since Inniskillin was awarded the Grand Prix d’Honneur at Vinexpo in Bordeaux for its 1989 Vidal Icewine from Niagara. Over three decades since that award, Canadian wine production has grown and its international reputation expanded beyond Icewine.
It is difficult to quantify how much the Canadian wine industry has grown, as no consistent data is published and statistics are complicated by the fact that less than half the wine commonly referred to as Canadian wine is made from grapes grown in Canada. These are the international domestic blends (IDBs) produced from bulk wines imported from countries such as Australia, Chile and South Africa blended with Canadian wine (at times as little as 10%).
True Canadian wine is made from 100% grapes grown in Canada with the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA), a guarantee of provenance. It is an exciting time for these wines and I am fortunate to have been able to follow progress over the years, taking advantage during Opimian trips to Canada for winery visits in Ontario and British Columbia. Together these two provinces represent over 95% of certified Canadian wine production and both have seen increases in vineyard acreage and the number of licensed wineries. Similar trends are seen in Quebec and Nova Scotia.
Ontario has three principal regional Appellations and was the first to establish the Vintners Quality Alliance. A wide range of grape varieties are planted on diverse soils, often boasting a high concentration of limestone. Winter is hard and long in Ontario. Were it not for the tempering effect of Lakes Ontario, Erie and Huron, the cultivation of Vitis vinifera would be near impossible. As it is, after harvest, each vine must be protected from the cold as temperatures below -20˚C kill this European vine (Native American Labrusca and hybrid varieties are more resistant but generally lower in potential quality). This is done by “hilling” up, whereby soil mounds, which act as insulation, are built up around the base of the vines. The long winter means that the growing season is shorter than most other viticultural areas. Warm summer temperatures and sunshine allow vines to make up for a late start, but late spring or early autumn frosts can lead to quite a bit of variation between the years reflected in wines produced.
The largest region, the Niagara Peninsula, represents approximately 90% of Ontario’s production, followed by Lake Erie North Shore and the most recently recognized VQA Prince Edward County. Niagara Peninsula is a strip of land between Lake Ontario and the ridge that is the Niagara Escarpment, which rises up to 100 metres. Westerly breezes from the lake warm the air in winter and create convection currents as they hit the escarpment, preventing freezing. As one would suppose, terroir, which includes site location, plays a huge role and Niagara Peninsula is made up of two regional Appellations: Niagara Escarpment and Niagara-on-the Lake, with a further ten sub Appellations each with its own unique geographical conditions. Pearl Morissette winery, located in the Creek Shores Appellation, also has vineyards in the Twenty Mile Bench VQA. French Canadian François Morissette makes wines from organically grown grapes with minimal intervention, no fining or filtration, little use of sulphur and matures them in old oak, giving many of his wines a savoury edge. The impact of vintage conditions on style can be marked with the 2018 Dix-Neuvième Chardonnay, a whole 1.5% lower in alcohol at 12% than previous vintages at 13.5%.
The Prince Edward County Appellation on the north shore of Lake Ontario is Ontario’s most northern Appellation with vineyards on stony soils over limestone bedrock. In 2000, the region had no commercial wineries; today it is home to 29. One such winery is Karlo Estate at Hillier, set up by Sherry Karlo and her late husband Richard. Wines are made by Derek Barnett, previously at Lailey in Niagara and whom I met there back in 2014. Karlo Estate produces a broad range of 25 wines including some fortified wines. My particular favourites of those recently tasted are the 2018 Pinot Noir, Quintus 2018, a blend of five Bordeaux varietals, the white Three Witches 2018 made up of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Gewurztraminer, and Bubble – a sparkling wine made from Sauvignon and Semillon. Sherry Karlo is a diehard vegan, and all the wines are suitable for vegans, down to the vegetable inks used on wine labels and the glue used to stick them onto the bottles. But you certainly don’t have to be vegan to enjoy Karlo Estate’s offerings!
British Columbia is more diverse than Ontario and has its own set of difficulties to overcome. In particular the Okanagan Valley couldn’t be more different than conditions in Ontario. The south of the valley is arid desert due to the Coastal Mountain range to the west that acts as a rain shield. I was horrified to learn on a visit that there are rattlesnake nests in the vineyards. Lakes once again play a role with the glacial Okanagan Lake acting as a warming influence in winter to vineyards planted close by. Climate change, drought, water restrictions and wildfires are a reality as witnessed by particularly high temperatures recorded Western Canada this year. Yet British Columbia has seen a fivefold increase in its wineries from about 60 in 2000 to around 300 now, and there are some impressive wines.
Canadian winemakers, like winemakers all around the world, have to contend with the issues that Mother Nature throws at them, but here, these issues are more extreme than in many other regions. There are also man-made issues. Legislation, taxes and restrictions on selling of wines across provinces are barriers to getting wines to end consumers and a report published by VQA Ontario and Deloitte in 2020 found that 36% of small wineries in Ontario were not profitable. Canadian winemakers are on a learning curve, requiring not only resilience but ingenuity, determination and pioneering spirit.

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Kate Welch sits in as co-host with Shelly this week and discusses her very first experience being a Dungeon Master! Later, we debut a new segment, How To DM! Shelly Mazzanoble interviews D&D game designer, as well...
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Compulsory liquidations of struggling businesses have increased by 76% from 139 to 245 in the last three months according to new research by Mazars.
The company predicts that there will be even more liquidations are expected in the next three months as the last temporary government measure to protect companies from insolvency during the pandemic expires tomorrow.
Creditors owed £750 or more will now be able to submit winding-up petitions against businesses – previously companies had to owe £10,000 or more to be liable for winding up by creditors.
Mazars says that many firms have been struggling with the impact of interest rate rises, inflation and supply chain issues, driving up the number of businesses going insolvent.
The decision not to extend the remaining pandemic insolvency measures means that the insolvency regime for England & Wales will return to its pre-pandemic system. Measures the government adopted to help shield struggling businesses from insolvency included additional hurdles to issue winding up petitions, a ban on commercial landlord evictions plus estrictions on exercising commercial rent arrears recovery.
Michael Pallott, Partner at Mazars sid “The end of the Covid-related insolvency protection measures comes at a very bad time for many businesses. Liquidations are already rising and many more are likely to be coming.”
“Some businesses have been kept alive for two years by furlough, CBILS and BBLS and the additional barriers put in place before their creditors could use the compulsory liquidation process. Some will reach the end of the road in the coming months.”
“With interest rates rising and inflation spiralling, a lot of businesses are looking at some very difficult months ahead. Pandemic-related insolvency measures could not be extended indefinitely and this now paves the way for creditors who are owed £750 or more to instigate insolvency proceedings against financially distressed businesses.”


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“You play to win the game. Hello? You PLAY to WIN the GAME! You don’t play it to just play it. That’s the great thing about sports. You play to win.” — Herm Edwards, October 30, 2002
Herm Edwards gets it.
And he should get it. In a career spanning nearly 40 years, Herm Edwards has held the job titles of NFL cornerback, NFL head coach of the New York Jets and the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. His current job is an ESPN analyst. But, like most men, he is also a husband and a dad.
He gets life.
“You come to Disney World, you can’t have a frown. I’ll yell at dads in Disney World – hey! There’s no frowning! That’s not allowed! I know the kids are cranky and gettin’ tired. Mickey is here! There’s no frowning!”
Herm doesn’t need to yell pep talks to people at Disney World. His presence will always receive welcome attention. So much so that Herm allows at least 30 extra minutes before he has to be somewhere. He knows he will be stopped for pictures and autographs. He will never say no to a fan because the one time he says no, his reputation is done. He becomes that celebrity.
Herm doesn’t see himself as a celebrity. He doesn’t even believe his current job as an ESPN analyst is a job at all.
“I don’t have a job. I’ve never had a job. We all have a talent. You see, when your talent matches your passion, you don’t have a job anymore. I’m on recess.”
We all know Herm Edwards can coach. There’s the talent. His passion might surprise you – it’s storytelling. Herm Edwards is a teacher. His classroom is a TV studio that reaches millions. Football from the perspective of a coach is a story to be told.
Herm cannot watch football as a fan because he has never been a fan. He’s never been to a tailgate. He’s never sat in a stadium. A fan sees the quarterback throw the football to a receiver’s hands in the end zone. Herm can only see why it happened.
“My eyes go directly to the line of scrimmage. Why are those guys going that way when we’re going that way? Now my play isn’t going to work. My job as a coach is to fix things. I never watch the ball. Fans get so hung up on watching the ball, they don’t see the game. As a fan, why do you keep your eyes on the ball? All the ball tells you is the play is going to start.”
Fans are in the position to watch the head coach too. They will always voice their opinion on how their team’s head coach fixes things on the field. Fans rarely see how the head coach fixes his team on days when it’s not game day. A coach and a teacher have the same job – to educate, to make people understand, to make people better. The majority of their behind-the-scenes work goes unnoticed. If they’re good at what they do, they will mostly listen.
“When you have the ability to talk to someone in person, talk to them. I’ve never had a cell phone as a head coach. I want to be able to listen to the person I’m speaking to.”
One of the job requirements as a coach is to build his players up. Coaching the Kansas City Chiefs was a team-building experience. He had a team composed of 11 starting rookies. That’s unheard of in the National Football League. Rookies make mistakes. Mistakes lose games. But that’s all Herm had. He had to teach his losing team to like football again. But first he had to teach them to like who they are as a person.
“At the end, coaching is about the players. You’re making them better men. Giving them opportunities. The wins are the wins. The losses are the losses. I get it. Here’s the hand I got dealt. You take the nonsense and just play.”
Coaching reaches far beyond the game of football. Herm has been thanked for saving one player’s life. He receives hugs from players when he walks in a room. His mentors include Tony Dungy, Dick Vermeil, Mother Theresa and the Pope. He gets calls from players in the league, begging him to come back to coaching.
His answer is always “nooo! No no no – you got the wrong number, man! I’m good.”
Herm has a couple reasons. Herm believes there is a window in life. His window was 30 years of coaching. If he went back to coaching, he would be denying a young guy a job. His second reason is actually two reasons – two little girls, named Gabrielle and Vivian Edwards, ages 7 and 8.
“I want to be around to raise my girls! Take them to Disney World!”

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Rachael Taylor, Minka Kelly and Annie Ilonzeh have stepped into the crime-fighting roles made iconic in the original series, which aired from 1976-1981.
The new show, which is set in present day, will feature the girls as reformed criminals who are brought together by Charlie to redeem themselves, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Former big-screen 'Angel' Drew Barrymore serves as executive producer for the show, which is one of the most buzzed about pilots for the upcoming 2011-12 season.
And as for Charlie? Robert Wagner will play the voice made famous by the late John Forsythe, as the show plans on keeping Charlie out of sight like the original.
'Battle Los Angeles' star Ramon Rodriguez is set to fill the role of Bosley, and dished to E! Online about his new gig.
"I've been doing Bosley boot camp for the last two weeks," he told E! "It's fight training, gun training, hanging with the Angels, getting to know my girls, getting to know Charlie. It's been a really, really fun time in Miami."
"I get to put my imprint on a character that's been around for a long time, and I'm excited to kind of push the envelope with that. See what I can get away with," he added.
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Canada’s August pork/pork variety meat exports took a hit from Russia’s Aug. 7 import ban, declining 12 percent from a year ago to 77,220 metric tons (mt). August exports to Russia were down 66 percent to 2,401 mt, while shipments to Japan fell 5 percent to 13,248 mt. Exports to the United States were steady at 28,736 mt, while volumes were larger for China, Mexico, South Korea and Hong Kong. U.S. net imports of Canadian pork totaled 10,892 mt in August, up 21 percent from a year ago.
For the first eight months of the year, Canada’s pork/pvm exports were down 3 percent to 698,281 mt, though exports to the United States were slightly higher (218,176 mt, +1 percent). Exports also increased to Japan (118,757 mt, +6 percent), Mexico (50,774 mt, +18 percent) and Hong Kong (9,627 mt, +23 percent), and exports to Russia were still up 83 percent (to 94,648 mt) despite the August decline. This growth was offset, however, by lower shipments to China (88,188 mt, -22 percent), Korea (22,930 mt, -18 percent), the Philippines (20,130 mt, -41 percent), Taiwan (16,708 mt, -20 percent) and Australia (12,616 mt, -38 percent).
For Jan. 1 through Sept. 20, U.S. imports of Canadian hogs were down 6 percent year-over-year to 3.5 million head, including an 8 percent decline in feeder pig imports to 2.84 million head.
Canada’s beef/beef variety meat exports in August were up 14 percent from a year ago to 25,595 mt, with growth to the United States, Mexico, Japan and China. Bolstered by a recovery in Canada’s beef production and a weaker Canadian dollar, U.S. net imports of Canadian beef were 5,813 mt in August, up from just 524 mt a year ago.
For January through August, Canada’s beef/bvm exports were up 13 percent to 206,013 mt, with exports to the United States increasing 11 percent to 144,526 mt. Exports were steady to Hong Kong (16,845 mt) and higher to Mexico (15,246 mt, +49 percent) and Japan (12,582 mt, +10 percent).
Through Sept. 20, U.S. imports of Canadian cattle were up 11 percent from a year ago to 813,553 head. This included a significant increase in feeder cattle imports (277,996 head, +38 percent) and a more modest gain for direct slaughter fed cattle (274,312 head, +4 percent). Imports of slaughter cows declined 11 percent to 184,043 head.
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Negative Effects of Social Media on Teens
The prevalence of social media is shaping our culture in major ways. We talk to friends and strangers online instead of in person, order groceries from a website, solve technological problems via chatbots, and sort through potential romantic partners by joining dating sites.
Social media has become a huge part of our work lives too. Many working professionals know that attracting an audience requires a strong online presence. They often spend most of their waking hours updating, monitoring, and growing participation on their businesses’ social media sites. They feel like they can never leave social media, and that constant connection doesn’t leave a lot of time for personal interactions.
It’s not unusual to have thousands of “friends” on Facebook yet still feel alone. Looking at other social media posts and pictures constantly also leads to never-ending comparisons that whittle away our confidence and can lead to depression. Combined, these factors can lead to devastating levels of social disconnection. Read on to learn more.
Why do we need physical connection?
Humans gravitate to one another for several reasons, whether to create a family together or build a company focused on achieving a shared goal. Strong social bonds are not only critical to developing purpose and meaning in life, but they also keep us physically and mentally healthy.
"Being connected to others socially is widely considered a fundamental human need — crucial to both well-being and survival … Yet an increasing portion of the U.S. population now experiences isolation regularly," says Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Brigham Young University.
“There’s a growing body of evidence that our relationships have direct influence on health-relevant physiological processes including blood pressure, inflammation, cellular aging, and immune processes.”
Research also supports the idea that communicating with friends and loved ones strengthens mental health, and recent studies are underscoring the theory that this form of socialization is critical to a person’s overall health.
According to Alan Teo, M.D., M.S., assistant professor of psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University, “all forms of socialization aren’t equal. Phone calls and digital communication, with friends or family members, do not have the same power as face-to-face social interactions in helping to stave off depression.”
How does this relate to social media use?
Even if you aren’t actually disconnected from people, the feeling of being isolated from others can also cause damaging physiological changes.
A 2017 study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine evaluated the relationship between a sense of perceived isolation and the amount of time adults were active on social media. The results showed that those who spent more than two hours a day engaging online doubled their chances of feeling socially isolated, as compared to those who spent fewer than 30 minutes on social media daily.
Holly Shakya, an assistant professor from the University of California, San Diego, conducted a study that examined the correlation between a sense of well-being and Facebook use. She found using the social network negatively impacted factors such as physical and mental health and life satisfaction.
"What we know at this point is that we have evidence that replacing your real-world relationships with social media use is detrimental to your well-being," says Shakya.
How is technology solving this problem?
Social media developers are finding ways to use the same technology that can bring people together to help those who feel disconnected:
For people having thoughts of harming themselves — or for friends of those who are — Kik Messenger has created wellness bots offering peer support, inspirational quotes, or mindfulness techniques.
Crisis Text Line sidesteps the hesitancy that some might have about talking to a stranger on the phone by using text to connect individuals to counselors.
Facebook has developed artificial intelligence technology that uses a proactive approach to identifying risky posts and connecting those in distress to friends or organizations that can help. “In the future, A.I. (artificial intelligence) will be able to understand more of the subtle nuances of language … and identify different issues beyond suicide as well, including quickly spotting more kinds of bullying and hate,” says Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
What steps can you take to tackle isolation?
When staying plugged-in is keeping you cut off from meaningful interactions with others, try the following suggestions from Inc.:
Set limits. Limit personal and business activities on social media to certain times of day and stick with your set schedule. Committing to a regular routine leaves room for you to build other relationships in person instead of through social platforms.
Be accountable. You’ll be more likely to stick with your scheduled time on the phone or computer if you enlist a friend or family member to keep you accountable.
Manage your phone. It’s hard to keep away from email and social posts when you’re always notified of their arrival.
"You can really trick yourself into thinking no one is messaging, tagging, or liking your social media if you don't know about it," says social media specialist Aristotle Eliopoulos.
Turn off push notifications, put your phone in another room, or shut it off several times during the day to keep your focus on what’s happening in front of you instead of in the virtual world.
If you need more help
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 if you feel isolated or depressed. Reaching out for help and determining the cause of your isolation is the first step toward rebuilding those authentic, real-world experiences you might be missing out on now.

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In eighth grade, I read “To Kill A Mockingbird” as part of my language arts class and I was instantly taken. The characters worked so well, the story was strong and themes of morality and human nature were prevalent throughout. Just earlier this month, it was announced that Harper Lee, author of the world-famous “To Kill A Mockingbird,” was publishing a second book, a sequel entitled “Go Set A Watchman.”
Like so many others, “To Kill A Mockingbird” holds a special place on my list of favorite books. Atticus Finch, the father character who takes the role of a manly, moral and even righteous backbone to the story, stands as a role model for fighting a good fight. I even wrote my application essay for this school on this book!
So upon hearing “Watchman” is coming out this summer, I was instantly nervous. How do you top a work that was the seventh bestselling book in 2014, 50 years after its first publication? Not only that, but there have been statements from the publisher that the manuscript is getting published with no input from an editing standpoint. If the book comes out and it turns out to be garbage, what happens then? Part of the draw to Harper Lee as an author is her status as the recluse, as the author who published only the one influential book and then hid for 50 years. This second novel could reduce her to a one-hit wonder if it’s not as good.
According to different news sources, the story of “Watchman” will follow an older Scout and her interactions with her father, going through flashbacks on the events of “To Kill A Mockingbird.” Another question I ask, is there another story to tell? Or is “Watchman” just going to be an extended reflection on “Mockingbird”? Another thing to consider is Harper Lee herself. Lee is 88 years old and has been avoiding the public eye since she first published. The author also reportedly has been nearly blind and deaf since a stroke several years ago and was heavily reliant on her sister who died only recently. Is this publication the result of any outside pressure from publishers or people who would benefit from this?
My nervousness will not prevent me from reading the book; that’s for sure. I’m excited to read it, to hear more of the story. Who knows, “Watchman” could blow “Mockingbird” out of the water.
“Go Set A Watchman” is set to be released July 24, 2015 by HarperCollins.
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Blake Kaplan is the Executive Director of GP Sports Camps and oversees all summer program operations, curriculum development, and staff recruitment. Blake has over 10 years experience with summer camps in the DC area. He currently serves as the Director of Operations for Prep and JV lacrosse coach; in past years he has served as the Director of Strength and Conditioning. Blake has been involved with every aspect of Sports medicine including rehabilitation in-patient and out-patient, as well as trains athletes from the professional to adolescent level, certified by NSCA and continues to represent SPARQ, Nike’s elite trainer program. Blake has a strong commitment to the physical and mental development of adolescents, he continues to strive to create the most productive and innovative environment to develop athletes of the future.
Kristen Coleman is the Assistant Director at GP Sports Camps. She is involved in year round operations and is responsible for camper enrollment, staff recruitment/development, and team training. Kristen graduated from the Academy of the Holy Cross in 2007 and coaches Varsity Lacrosse for the Tartans. Kristen received her undergraduate degree from Fairfield University where she played four years of Division I Lacrosse. Immediately following college, Kristen was accepted into Georgetown University’s graduate program and received her Master’s in Sports Management. Kristen is also the Director of Potomac Power Lacrosse.
Originally from Princeton, NJ, Coach Begin graduated from Georgetown University in 2009, where he was an outfielder for the Hoyas baseball team. Coach Begin has been coaching the pitchers at Georgetown Prep since 2009 and is returning for his fourth year as camp director. A number of his pitchers have gone on to collegiate success and Georgetown Prep has won outright IAC championships in two of the four years he has been the pitching coach. He has held a number of other baseball camp positions, notably at Princeton and Georgetown Universities. He also teaches and works in the administration at Georgetown Prep.
Coach Richards started all 3 years as varsity QB during Prep’s 32-game unbeaten streak between 1986-1988, and all 3 years on the varsity basketball team as the point guard. He earned honorable mention All-Met as a sophomore, 2nd team All-Met as a Junior and Senior in football and All-IAC for two seasons as a football player and basketball player. He started at William & Mary as a defensive back and had the opportunity to play in several NCAA playoff series games and the Epson Ivy Bowl in Japan. Coach Richards is currently the Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach at Prep.
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Thursday, June 6, 2019
Tyler Waldman, WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5
Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young on Thursday walked back comments calling for Harborplace to be torn down, saying his remarks were "misconstrued" as saying the complex should be replaced with rides and entertainment.
"I was talking about tearing it down and rebuilding something similar to what we have here, but with more entertainment and with more local businesses here as well," Young said.
Young insisted that, as the owner of the ground on which Harborplace sits, the city has a say in the complex's future. A Baltimore City judge placed the development, a centerpiece of the Inner Harbor's revitalization in the 1980s, in receivership this week after owner Ashkenazy Acquisitions defaulted on a $75 million loan.
Young called for a broader re-branding and re-imagining of Harborplace, possibly including rides like a Ferris wheel or merry-go-round. A carousel operated between Rash Field and the Maryland Science Center for more than three decades. It was dismantled in 2017 after its operator failed to turn a profit.
Crime around the Inner Harbor is also a topic of discussion. Last month, several people were assaulted and six juveniles were arrested in a series of Saturday night disturbances.
"Baltimore is like any other city," Young said. "Can we forecast crime? No, just like we can't forecast the weather all the time."
He said he believes there is enough police protection around downtown. In response to the disturbance, police increased foot patrols around the harbor.
"We want to attract not only tourists, we want to attract our locals downtown too," Young said. "They have disposable cash as well. And sometimes people think that we don't want tourism here. And sometimes people in the community think we don't want them here. The harbor belongs to everyone."
Kirby Fowler, the president of the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, said Harborplace needs a retail mix that appeals to locals as well as tourists. He said that if Harborplace is sold or rebranded, the public needs to have a part in deciding the complex's future.
He also said that a second wind for Harborplace isn't out of the question. At other places along the city's waterfront, like Harbor East and Harborpoint, developers have created vibrant commercial and residential properties.
"Things are doing well, it's just you have to keep up with the times," Fowler said. "Some properties are [keeping up], some properties aren't."
Fowler said the city made the right move in stepping up police patrols.
Young was also asked about the proposal made in a Baltimore Sun op-ed that Baltimore City merge with Baltimore County.
"I don't think that could happen," Young said. "I believe in regionalism."
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Two Manitowoc men were arrested Sunday for allegedly beating a victim with baseball bats.
Manitowoc Police Department officers were called to the 500 block of N. Ninth St. at about 6:15 p.m. for a complaint of a man running down the street bleeding, according to a press release.
The injured man told police he was "assaulted by two acquaintances with baseball bats and one of them held a gun to his head" at a north-side residence.
The suspects reportedly left the scene in a blue Saturn, which police located in the 900 block of S. 11th St. A baseball bat, brass knuckles, knives and a small amount of marijuana was recovered and the suspects were taken into custody.
Police also found a handgun and additional baseball bats at the residence where the incident reportedly occurred.
A 19-year-old and a 21-year-old are facing numerous charges including recklessly endangering safety, false imprisonment, substantial battery and a probation violation.


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The sheer variety of a Bali holiday package means you’ll need to pack smart: swimmers should sit by summer dresses and smart shirts, while sunscreen and insect repellant is a must. That way, you’ll be ready for every adventure the island paradise throws your way.

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Sandi here with you today sharing an Autumn inspired, masculine layout created with the Scraps of Elegance September Kit "Falling Leaves."
This layout features sweet grandson Joseph at the petting zoo. It was in my "to scrap" pile and I thought it would be perfect for these bright orange tones. I love a good pop of orange although I tend to do more peach or coral. But this looks amazing on autumn-themed paper! And paired with golds and brown ... yummy, so perfect!
I went simple in design this time and only did a small amount of gesso splattering ... otherwise clean and simple on this one. I've paired Blue Fern Studios Amber and Apricot "Flora" and "Chapters" to complete my layers along with some of the co-ordinating chipboard pieces. I've also added the Blue Fern Studios Pretty Pumpkins chipboard which is found in the Chipboard add-on.
I doubled my floral add-on this month because I wanted to have plenty, plenty .. well, a surplus actually, lol. They look so beautiful used here with my sweet boy! And there is one of the Pretty Pumpkins peeking out there which was altered using the Brusho in Sandstone from the Color add-on.
My photo layers (and the florals) were from Prima's Amber Moon collection which pairs so nicely with the Blue Fern Studios products.
A few pieces of the co-ordinating chipboard goes a long way in creating a co-hesive page. You may recall that the amber stones by Prima were found in the Elements add-on Kit. And ... I love the silk leaves from the Main Kit ... so perfect for layering.
In reality, I am not quite ready for Fall just because it so quickly fades to Winter around here. And I am not a fan of Winter at all. But I have to admit I love looking at Fall colors and Fall decor.
This Busy as a Bee chipboard fits Joseph to a T. He's a busy boy!
That's it from me today. Here's a photo of the Kit and a LINK to the online store, so you can check out what's available!
Thanks for coming by!


Should we allow the fashion industry to use animals unethically, it is a controversial topic on the internet. Using animals’ skin or fur has been utilized in different ways by many cultures and a top trend for fashion for many years. From biomedical research to testing cosmetics, people claim that animal testing is necessary to benefit people in satiating their need for certain products as well as saving lives. There is an idea that animals’ skin or fur holds value to the economy and fashion world, but the treatment of animals is concerning due to the barbaric process causing pain and suffering; violating animals’ rights.
As this subject gets more and more attention from the media, the public feels more towards animals living free in the world as we do. The fashion world should not rely on animals for clothing or cosmetic. Instead, we should use alternative fashion methods and work toward making different lifestyle choices.
The avail oneself of animals plays an important role in our life, connected to our lifestyles such as for food, clothing, and medication.
For instants, people who live in cold environments will need the proper clothing that can protect them from harsh weather. An appropriate winter wardrobe will consist of fur, leather, or other animal products. In fact, the popular yet similar animal material that’s sustainable is wool, cashmere, and down which are viable alternatives when it comes to winter coats. Winter garments will usually combine fur, wool, but, since it comes from our beloved furry creatures, the animals’ rights activates, are against those.
They rely on fake fur and fake leather jackets; which, more probable, will be at the disposal area for a few years longer than the real items. Environmentalists could agree on buying sustainable products that go through a production process which does not cause any harm to the environment, long-lasting, and are biodegradable. (Which is what animal skins are) Under the perspective of style, the artificial product is not long-lasting. Meaning real leather and fur can last for decades, but the bogus alternative (fake fur and fake leather) do not. Not only does it worms out quicker, keeps waterproof qualities, it also doesn’t maintain warmth. Another important fact of dealing with sustainable products, it coins zero synthetic fiber; material made by humans through chemical synthesis. The material is in its natural state reducing bleaches and dyes. Therefore, how could utilizing animals for clothing be wrong?
Mesmerize by a fur coat on a store window or perhaps in online shopping, people don’t apprehend the cruel truth of how it was made. Animals were perhaps skinned alive, brutally beaten, or even electrocuted for an overprized jacket. Did you ever anticipate the horrific atrocity people do for the name of fashion? According to PETA studies, “Eighty-five percent of the fur industry’s skins come from animals living in captivity on fur factory farms.” It has been reported factory farms can contain up to thousands of animals and like other absolute labor animal farms, the methods practiced to maximize profits are at the expense of the animals. Animals live their lives in tiny cages driving them insane from the concentrated incarceration, commencing to cannibalism. Fur farm is mostly known for using unethical gruesome methods of killing causing animals to suffer; tactics such as decompression, electrocution, gassing, neck-breaking, and suffocation are common, painful methods of slaughter on fur factory farms.
In further research, China, the world’s largest fur exporter, does not penalties people who conduct animal abuse in fur farms. Millions of dogs and cats are victims of animal cruelty for their fur every year in China. Their fur is often transported to unsuspecting buyers around the world. ”…LCA’s investigation reveals numerous incidents of animal suffering and neglect, among the 40,000 mink that live, and die, on the farm. According to LCA Founder and President Chris DeRose, who narrates the video expose, the footage shows ‘a blatant disregard for the animals’ health… and their endless suffering.'(Last Chance for Animals Undercover Investigation) Additionally, the article also says, “… incidents of animal suffering, the evidence shows animals with open, untreated wounds and infections, and documents a lack of adequate and sanitary mink shelters and food. During the course of the investigation, LCA’s investigator never saw a veterinarian on site.” PETA, the world’s largest animals’ right organization, orchestrated an investigation against Chinese’ s fur industry


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Don’t tell us y’all forgot about Young M.A already. Though Megan, Cardi and even Doja’s been tearing up the charts for the past minute, the Brooklyn rapper is still making noise and reminding everyone she’s a problem as well.
For her latest clip to “Off The Yak,” Young M.A hits the streets with her pistol-packin’ peoples who seem ready to ride for the young blood who rolls hard.
On the R&B tip the infamous donut violator, Ariana Grande links up with Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion to steam up the spot in their sultry visuals to “34+35” where lingerie is the name of the game because and Megan twerks like the master she is.
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Kevin Gates, Kevin Gates, Lucki featuring Lil Yachty and more.

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Convoy: The Return of Ben Bankas
Ben Bankas is fresh off his Texas Freedom adventure and returning to his homeland of Toronto Chinada to headline the Royal Comedy Theatre. Everyone welcome.
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Saturday, March 12, 2022
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The Royal Comedy Theatre
1051 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario M6H 1M4, CA


Swiss firm Forces Motrices Hongrin-Leman has started work to double the generating capacity of a 240-MW pumped-storage hydropower project in Veytaux, Switzerland, wire services reported.
FMHL is constructing a new underground cavern near the existing one and will be installing two additional pump-turbine groups with a total capacity of 240 MW.
By the end of 2014, the Veytaux facilities will have a total installed capacity of 480 MW, of which 420 MW will be used for operations, with the rest held in reserve.
In other news, Russian hydropower producer RusHydro plans to start building a pumped-storage hydropower plant in the Leningrad Region of Russia some time between September and November, wire services reported.
The pumped-storage hydropower plant is expected to have a capacity of 1,560 MW and is expected to annually produce 2.9 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of power, reports indicate.
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March 7, 2006
Over the weekend, the men's tennis team defeated Tennessee State 7-0. The men's record is 7-3.
Winners for Lipscomb were:
The Bisons will face Campbell on Wednesday (3/8) at 2:30 pm here at Lipscomb.
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What is the correct answer to the question, ”What is a good mobile app conversion rate?” The simple answer, you’ll say, is to divide app units by either impressions or product page views. The better answer is – it depends.
We promise that by the end of this article you’ll have everything you need to answer this question in the most scientific and logical way.
Let’s start breaking it down:
App Store Conversion Rates: Important Metrics
Before calculating your app store conversion rate, it’s important to understand the different metrics that make up the App Store Connect dashboard:
- App Store Impressions – this includes the total number of impressions your app listing had over a certain period of time. It includes not just visits to your full product page but also the number of times users viewed your search result listing, as well as your listing on the top charts and various featuring placements.
- App Store Product Page Views – this includes only the number of users who visited your full product page. They got there either from a deep link to your page (most likely from an ad) or from App Store search results, top charts, or features.
- App Units – This is the metric Apple uses to define first-time installers (users who hit the “Get” button). Please do not confuse this term with “installs,” which is a metric that only counts installations from users who chose to share data with Apple (20%- 25% or so of all users).
The Formula: How To Calculate App Store Conversion Rate
In order to calculate your App Store conversion rates, you’ll need to divide app units by either impressions or product page views as follows:
This will, in fact, yield two conversion rates, which brings us to the important distinction between traffic sources in the App Store.
Let’s define these as well:
App Store Browse – Users who view your listing on either the top charts, featuring placements, or the sections that appear at the bottom of an app’s product page.
App Store Search – Users who view your listing on the Apple search results page (counts also paid search).
App Store Referral (web and app) – Users who land directly on your app’s product page by tapping on a deep link. Apple separates the link sources from apps (for example, a link in the Facebook app) and the web (for example, a link in a mobile website that was accessed through the Safari browser).
So, after sorting this out, the right conversion rate to look at depends on the source. For example, for referral as a traffic source impressions, equal product page views because the user landed on your product page without seeing it anywhere else in the store.
For search or browse, users may install your app directly from the top chart, the featuring, or the search result listing. So, your impression of the app unit conversion rate reveals more than the product page to app unit conversion rate, which might be higher than 100% (if many users installed without going through the full App Store page but are still counted as an app unit).
Google Play Conversion Rates
In June 2020, Google Play announced that it is releasing a new version of its Google Play Developer Console (GCP) which will add more options and visibility to developers around conversion rates.
In the acquisition report, you can access the conversion rate for store listing acquisitions only, which means installs directly from the Google Play search result page or various editorial content won’t be counted.
Similar to App Store Connect, you can filter through different traffic sources, such as search, explore (what Apple calls “browse”), and third-party referrals.
Running the conversion rate calculation in the acquisition report will show the power of your store’s listing to convert after users land on the full page. It won’t cover the potential conversion rate power of your assets in the search results or in editorial content (on the ‘For You’ tab for example).
Now that we’ve untangled this, you can be sure you’re looking at the correct conversion rate.
Calculating your conversion rates in the wrong way and then trying to compare them with a different ASO team or different “benchmarks” will result in wrong conclusions and a lot of stress when there should be none.
Why should you care about app store conversion rate benchmarks?
Benchmarks are tricky. Many times, teams or entire companies aim to surpass the benchmark when the business value of doing so is very small.
Humans are driven by benchmarks. It’s why we’re always interested in the color of other people’s grass, the grading system in school, our salaries, height, weight, our score in probably every sport ever played, and so many more examples. We always compare ourselves to others.
Showing that you are “above the benchmark” usually elicits praise from colleagues and friends, but very rarely do people actually ask themselves, “What is this benchmark? What type of data is in it? Where did that data come from? Am I comparable to this data set?”
In ASO, there is no universal benchmark for you to use. The only companies in the world that have this data are Apple and Google. And before we go to the sources and the actual benchmarks, it’s important to make sure you’re comparing yourself to the right group of peers.
What Are App Conversion Rates Affected By?
- Traffic mix – blended conversion rates (without segmenting to traffic type) mean very little. An app that does a lot of paid UA from Facebook won’t be comparable to an app that gets organic traffic.
- UA quality – extremely targeted traffic from Facebook ads will convert at a higher rate than a low-quality ad network, for example.
- Category – a mobile game and a utility app aren’t comparable as the user’s intent is completely different. A ridesharing app that people need to install to get a ride will probably have a higher conversion rate than other apps.
So, when using benchmarks, ensure that the apps you’re using have similar characteristics to your own app and only then proceed. Of course, as this isn’t really scientific, getting a “feel” of how your conversion rates compare to those of close-enough peer groups would also be valuable.
First and foremost, you need to make sure you’re improving compared to yourself. It’s very unlikely that you’re at “peak conversion,” as there is no such thing. The app store creatives (and all ad creatives) are plagued by the phenomena we call “conversion rate decay.” This means that over time, your audience will grow used to your creatives, which will start to lose their power to convert. This will materialize in the form of gradually decreasing conversion rates.
That being said, conversion rates are a competitive edge. If your competitor is converting higher than you for the same paid Facebook audience, it means it’s able to acquire these users for a lower cost and “steal” your installs and growth.
Armed with this knowledge, let’s look at what you can do to understand if your conversion rate is good by triangulating several data sources.
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Mobile App Conversion Rate Benchmarks by Category for App Store & Google Play
Thanks to our friends at AppFollow who publish a dynamic dashboard with conversion rates from a large sample of more than one billion impressions in the App Store, we can get a great view of conversion rates per category. It’s not a complete picture, but it gives you some idea of where you stand at a category level. It still doesn’t help you understand your true peer group: a puzzle game isn’t comparable to a strategy game.
What is a Good App Store Conversion Rate?
As you may guess, app store conversion rate varies by industry. Therefore, we have put together some tables of data so you can get a general idea of the best App Store conversion rates for your particular industry.
The data below showing Apple App Store conversion rate benchmarks per industry is from March 2020 and is based on the US only.
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Google Play Conversion Rate Benchmarks
The Google Play Developer Console released conversion rate benchmarks in 2019 and started giving developers access to their peer groups.
Within acquisition reports in the Google Developer Console, you’ll also see an option to view conversion rate benchmarks based on pre-curated lists of apps and games (for example, adventure games or ridesharing apps).
You’ll also be able to choose monetization peer groups showing you a peer group that includes apps with the same monetization mechanic as your own app (free, paid, or in-app purchases/subscriptions).
But remember, this does not show which apps are in that peer group or the traffic mix they’re getting, so this number might include apps that you’re not comparable to (for example, an app that does significant Facebook UA as opposed to your app that relies on ad network traffic for growth).
What is a Good Google Play Conversion Rate?
The chart below shows conversion rate benchmarks per industry for Google Play. The data is from March 2020 and is based on the US only.
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Next Steps: Monitor & Benchmark Your App’s Conversion Rates
After untangling conversion rates and diving deep into what app store conversion rates are, you now know that the type of data they show is only directional. They can’t be taken at face value because you don’t know if the apps that make up the benchmarks represent your own reality.
Our recommendations are:
- Focus on correctly monitoring your own conversion rates and benchmarking them to your past, while taking into account changes in your traffic or UA mix. You’ll rarely conclude that your conversion rates can’t be improved. But by benchmarking to yourself, you’ll be able to show a gradual improvement in conversion rates over time, which is the only correct benchmark to look at.
- Use external benchmarks with caution. Take them as an anecdotal data point that shows you if you’re significantly below all available benchmarks. Being lower than the benchmark can be explained in many ways that don’t necessarily mean you have a problematic App Store or Google Play creatives.
How to increase your app’s conversion rate?
Once you’re monitoring your conversion rates properly, it’s time to improve on your own benchmark.
The only scientific and proven way to improve your app conversion rate, be it your paid or organic conversion rate, is through an in-depth process of testing and experimenting with different creatives and messaging directions.
This process goes through four main stages:
- Create hypotheses. Creating hypotheses for creatives and messaging that’ll improve conversion rates based on in-depth research around your users, competitive landscape, and more.
- Design creative assets. Designing creative assets that fit with the way users make decisions in the app stores.
- Test your creatives. Running a scientific experiment to test which creatives drive more users to install.
- Analyze results. Analyzing the results to understand exactly why certain creatives worked better and then re-hypothesizing to continue testing and improving.
Storemaven has developed the technology and methodology to help you do just that: feel free to check out our Product Page A/B testing.
I hope that you enjoyed tearing down the app store conversion benchmarks for the App Store and Google Play and that you’re now equipped with everything you need to understand how to use them and, more importantly, how to improve your conversion rates compared to your own true benchmark.
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|UNDER THE SPELL OF THE SHADOW MOON Under certain phases of the moon some of us get a little crazy. To celebrate this insanity I combined various textures of both hand and machine made glass with hand beveled pieces and faceted glass jewels. The orange/red disc is a cylinder bottom, a by product of hand made sheet glass. Difficult to see in the photo is the black 'moon' appearing from the corner above the orange/red moon.
This screen was originally framed in the oak frame shown in the photo. I commissioned this frame from George Righter, a master wood worker. This new frame features exquisite mortise and tenon and saddle joints and the rich, natural color of the purpleheart with coca bolo panels really compliment the glass and bring out its colors. There were no stains used.
This is one of a kind.


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Fenton pub The Musician damaged in car crash
A car has crashed into the front of a pub in Stoke-on-Trent.
It hit The Musician, on City Road, in Fenton, shortly before 08:00 GMT, sending bricks inside the building.
The driver, a 63-year-old man, had to be cut free from the car and was taken to hospital, but suffered only minor injuries, West Midlands Ambulance Service said.
Diane Cawley, whose partner owns the pub, said it was not clear how long it would remain closed.
"We still don't know the extent of the damage yet to the building," she said.
"The building's in a hell of a mess. We've just decorated all the way through, the windows were all replaced three or four months ago."
Despite the damage, Ms Cawley said it could have been much worse if the car had hit an hour later, when children would have been walking to the nearby school.
She said there had been a number of crashes on the road and called for railings to be put up along the pavement.