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The World Cup is fueling Netflix Inc. (NFLX)s global ambitions.

The dominant online-subscription service posted second-quarter customer gains that beat its own forecast, reaching more than 50 million subscribers worldwide, according to a statement yesterday. Soccer fans in Latin America snapped up Web-linked TVs for the World Cup and then signed up to stream shows like the hit series Orange Is the New Black.

Markets such as Brazil, one of the first targeted for growth by Los Gatos, California-based Netflix, are turning profitable and setting the stage for the companys next expansion -- in Germany, France and four other European countries starting in September. Chief Executive Officer Reed Hastings has made clear hes willing to sacrifice profitability to extend his lead in online television.

We hope its similar to our success in the past, where there are significant upfront losses that abate over the coming years, Hastings said yesterday in a telephone interview. Our long-term guidance is to run the company at breakeven as were engaging in this international expansion.

This quarter, Netflix forecasts profit of 89 cents a share, short of the $1.02 a share projected by analysts.

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The Netflix hit series Orange Is the New Black.

The outlook reflects foreign expansion costs, Hastings said in a letter to investors. Netflix sees a $42 million loss outside the U.S., almost triple the $15 million loss in the period just ended. The new European markets have more than 60 million households with fast Internet service, Hastings said.

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Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) July 22, 2014

E-M Air Systems Inc. (http://www.EMAir.ca), the leading provider of custom commercial, residential, and industrial air conditioning (A/C) and heating repair, maintenance, and installation services in the Greater Toronto Area, is weighing in on a recent report showing portable air conditioners are not very effective, as well as offering alternatives for keeping cool this summer.

Summers in the GTA can be hot, muggy, and uncomfortable, says Enzo Colosimo, founder of E-M Air Systems Inc. In 2013, the City of Toronto issued seven heat alerts and six extreme heat alerts. And it was even worse in 2012, when Torontonians were subject to 12 heat alerts and nine extreme alerts. (Source: Heat Alerts and Extreme Heat Alerts, City of Toronto web site; http://app.toronto.ca/tpha/heatStats.html, last accessed July 11, 2014.)

Colosimo explains that in an effort to keep cool and save on energy costs, many homeowners turn to portable air conditioners, believing they are just as effective as window air conditioners or stationary A/C units. A recent study shows that not only is this not the case, but that it could end up costing users more than expected.

A recent test was performed on eight portable air conditioners from major brands, all priced in a range from $250 to more than $500. Using a special chamber to test their cooling power and thermocouples throughout the room to record temperatures, the results were less than compelling. The outside temperature was kept at 32C with each portable air conditioner set to 23C, but in the end, none of the units could cool the test chamber below 26C, not even after being on for 100 minutes. This was true even for the most expensive unit, priced at $550, which promised to keep a 550-square-foot room cool, but struggled to keep the test chamber, which was half the size, cool. (Source: Are portable air conditioner claims a lot of hot air? Consumer Reports web site, June 12, 2014; http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/06/are-portableair-conditioner-claims-a-lot-of-hot-air/index.htm.)

When it comes to keeping comfortable in the summertime, its important to remember that air conditioning can use up to 70% of a summer electric bill, Colosimo adds. At the same time, issues can arise if an air conditioning unit is too small or too big for a space. If its too small, the space will not get cooled; if its too big, the air conditioning unit will cycle on and off too frequently, substantially impairing the systems efficiencyand the owners wallet.

When it comes to deciding what kind of air conditioning unit to install, its best to call a reputable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor like E-M Air Systems Inc., Colosimo concludes. At E-M Air Systems Inc., we carry high-quality, quiet, and energy-efficient air conditioning outdoor units designed to properly cool rooms of virtually any size. And assuming proper maintenance, the outdoor unit will also last an average of 15 years.

E-M Air Systems Inc. has been installing custom commercial, residential, and industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in the new construction and retrofit market in Southern Ontario since 1987. Because E-M Air Systems Inc. designs every HVAC system it installs and manufactures the duct work in its own sheet metal shop, clients do not have to rely on outside firms for costly blueprints or work; this translates into greater value and the industrys most competitive pricing. E-M Air Systems Inc. is a member of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), the Canadian Home Builders Association, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, the Technical Safety and Standards Authority (TSSA), and the Residential Heating Ventilation Contractors Association (RHVCA). To learn more about E-M Air Systems Inc, visit the companys web site at http://www.EMAir.ca or call E-M Air Systems Inc. toll-free 1-800-893-6793.

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RESERVE The Federal Emergency Management Agency has obligated the first funding negotiated under the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 for the repair of two St. John the Baptist Parish public schools flooded during Hurricane Isaac.

The federal agency has authorized more than $17.5 million for repairs to East St. John High School in Reserve and Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School in LaPlace.

Work at the high school will include selective demolition, mold remediation and environmental cleaning of five campus buildings.

In addition, the school district will upgrade heating and cooling systems, re-insulate, re-waterproof and replace the exterior sheathings on two buildings, install ADA hardware and public restrooms, replace the gym bleachers and cafeteria equipment and relocate the concession stand from the cafeteria to the gym.

Much of the flooring, ceiling tiles and wall boards will also be replaced.

Work at the elementary school will include demolition of the old building and the construction of a new, elevated elementary school at the site.

The remaining projects repairs to the field house and the building of a combination earthen levee/sheet pile wall for flood protection at East St. John High will be authorized separately.

The fund obligation announcement was much needed after a year of working together as one to get our schools reopened, St. John Schools Superintendent Kevin R. George said. When we pull together and place children first, great things happen. Although this is good news, I will not rest nor will I be satisfied until our children are back where they belong.

The St. John the Baptist Parish School Board will consider awarding a contract for the repairs to East St. John High School when it meets for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at West St. John Elementary School in Edgard.

Once a contractor is selected, construction is expected to be complete by June, with the school reopening in time for the 2015-16 school year.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 21, 2014

Bathroom and kitchen remodelers in Los Angeles, Professional Builders Inc., is now offering kitchen and bathroom design services in addition to all phases of home remodeling. The kitchen and the bathroom are two of the most commonly used rooms in nearly every home. They are the two most common rooms to be remodeled in the home as well. It is especially important for homeowners to have these rooms updated if they wish to sell their homes, as improvements to these rooms will increase the overall value of the entire home. While renovations are important, many homeowners have no clue what changes are best suited to their homes and the needs of their families. Some homeowners look for cheap kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling services. Professional Builders Inc. offers complimentary in-home estimates and offers cost-effective services.

Professional Builders, provider of bathroom and kitchen remodeling in Orange County and Los Angeles, can update a kitchen or bathroom to suit the individual needs of the homeowner, or to improve the chances a home will sell for the homeowner's asking price. An updated kitchen and bathroom can increase the resale value of a house. Much of this kitchen and bathroom remodeling costs in Los Angeles can be recouped due to the increased sales price of the home, up to 90 percent of the remodeling costs. And now, Professional Builders can help homeowners with the design services to help take the guesswork out of what improvements need to be made and which will work the best together in order to increase the value of the home.

Hiring a design expert can help homeowners pull the features they desire together into a room that will not only be more functional but more visually appealing as well. Now, with Professional Builders offering design services in addition to their remodeling services, there is no need to hire multiple specialists or contractors to get the job done. All expert specialists are hired directly in-house, allowing for better continuity of service and smoother transitions between phases of the project. Accredited with the Better Business Bureau, Professional Builders offers quality service done right the first time and on time for customer satisfaction.

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By Chelsea Keenan, The Gazette

Mixed-use development The Fountains has completed two of the sites three retail buildings with construction underway for the final building.

When completed, the development will have more than 40,000 square feet of retail space.

The 19-acre development at the corner of Blairs Ferry and Edgewood roads NE, just north of Hy-Vee, also will house three office buildings, the first of which is under construction.

Kristina Schoell, project coordinator for Compass Commercial Services, said the majority of the bays are full in the first two retail buildings, with the exception of the end caps.

Were hoping for an upscale restaurant to go in each of those end caps, Schoell said. Thats what they were designed for.

Phase one opened in October and has attracted Sanctuary Spa, Salon Jude (formerly New Millennium) and Jimmy Johns. The second retail building has signed Red Wing Shoes, specialty grocery store Olives Oil, State Farm Insurance and fast casual restaurant PepperJax Grill.

Schoell said the shell is up on the final retail building and the development company hopes to have it completed by fall. It already has signed one tenant, Burst Cycle, a spinning studio, which plans to open Nov. 1.

Compass Commercial Services is in talks with several parties interested in office space, Schoell added, with one that could occupy an entire building.

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(UPDATED) The Makati officials are accused of overpricing a parking building contract by more than a billion pesos

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) Vice President Jejomar Binay has been accused of plunder in relation to an over-priced multi-million-peso New Makati City Parking building contract.

In a 9-page complaint filed with the Office of the Ombudsman, Renato L. Bondal and Nicolas "Ching" Enciso VI accused Binay of violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act in relation to the Anti-Plunder Law.

They said the contract for the parking building described in the complaint as the most expensive parking builidng in the entire country, if not the entire world was supposed to have amounted to only P245.56 million but was overpriced by more than P1.314 billion. The final contract price was pegged at P1.56 billion.

In their affidavit filed Tuesday, July 22, the complainants said Binay and his son, incumbent Mayor Erwin "Junjun" Binay, "violated every rule in construction manuals and government procedures in pushing for a project that was grossly overpriced and funded by various loans" which were irregularly passed through the City Council through supplemental budgets for 5 years.

An 11-story building with a roof deck, one-level basement parking and 5 floors of parking area with a total area of 31,928 square meters, the parking building, in effect, cost P48,859/sqm. An additional P350 million and P46.62 million were also appropriated for the transfer of Urban Development Department of Makati City to the new building, the complainants said.

Based on figures from the National Statistics Office, the average construction cost should have been only P7,691/sqm. This means that the Makati City Parking Building was over 6 times the official cost.

Mayor Binay rejected the complaint as fabricated and clearly connected to the 2016 elections but did not address the allegations raised against him and his father.

In a statement, the mayor only said that the Binays will face the complaint.

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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (PRWEB) July 22, 2014

A property for sale in Turks and Caicos was just announced on the RE/MAX Real Estate Group Turks & Caicos Islands website. The three bedroom townhouse is located in the upscale and exclusive Yacht Club near Grace Bay Beach in the Turtle Cove area of Providenciales. The townhouse was built in 2004, offers 2,300 square feet and is listed at USD$899,000.

The townhouse features three balconies overlooking the Turtle Cove Marina and private guest rooms on a separate level. The master suite is private and occupies the entire third level. The townhouse is fully furnished and also includes an additional 250 square foot sunroom. In addition, the property includes a boat slip that is just steps away from the townhouse.

Located near Grace Bay Beach and Smiths Reef, the Yacht Club has 52 units and offers a laid-back residential resort feel. Five-star restaurants are within walking distance and additional property amenities are available to buyers including full access to the more than two acres of lush, mature landscaping.

This property is an incredible investment and offers buyers a range of amenities and benefits, said Blair MacPherson, broker and co-owner of RE/MAX Real Estate Group Turks & Caicos. The large bank windows let in lots of natural light and offer stunning views of the Caribbean sunsets. It is close to one of the worlds best beaches, Grace Bay Beach, and Smiths Reef which is home to a vibrant coral reef and exotic fish, so theres no limit on activities.

About RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP TURK & CAICOS: The RE/MAX Real Estate Group Turks & Caicos offers unique, luxury real estate opportunities on the islands that are home to Grace Bay Beach, which has been named one of the world's best beaches numerous times. With breathtaking views, world-class spas and resorts, fine dining, local culture, and the awe-inspiring coral reefs, the Turks and Caicos Islands offer unique investment opportunities in that they are located in a tax-free jurisdiction. For more information about this resort development opportunity and RE/MAX Real Estate Group Turks and Caicos, please visit http://www.remax-realestategroup-tci.com/property/yacht-club-townhouse/.

Contact: Blair MacPherson Owner/Broker RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI Cell 649.432.5677 Vonage 239.344.9319 Toll Free 1.800.941.0465 Email blair(at)blairmacpherson(dot)com

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Kitchens in traditional and vintage homes often are dressed in conservative garb: neutral hues, stainless steel, white-on-white or beige-on-beige.

Historically, however, kitchens were actually pretty peppy, according to Deborah Baldwin, editor of This Old House magazine.

Pastel greens, blues, creams and peaches reigned until the early 1930s, when casual, built-in eating areas were painted Kelly green, red and even black, she said.

We have readers who are introducing brightly colored cabinets and appliances in tomato, pumpkin and daisy, she said.

At this springs Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York, manufacturers were showing lots of vibrantly hued kitchen equipment.

Bertazzonis Arancio range came in orange, burgundy and yellow. Big Chill displayed a wall full of paint-box hues including jadite (a milky green), cherry and pink.

AGAs Signature line of beefy, professional-grade ranges comes in intriguing colors like aubergine, duck-egg blue, heather, pistachio, claret and British racing green. (Go to http://www.bertazzoni.com; http://www.bigchill.com; http://www.aga-ranges.com.)

Fans of metallics might go for Blue Stars dramatic collection of ranges, wall ovens and hoods in copper, gold and a chocolatey ginger, as well as several hundred other colors and finishes. (Go to http://www.bluestarcooking.com.)

Kitchens of any vintage can look great with colorful walls. Pumpkin, cobalt and deep Prussian blue enhance all kinds of woods, whether youre working with 19th-Century pine, Craftsman-era oak or midcentury walnut.

Or consider the ceiling. In a small galley kitchen, bold color on the ceiling creates a jewel box effect.

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