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table of contents how to plan the 04 perfect buddy

golf getaway

“art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”

2020 PGA 08 tour schedule

how custom golf clubs can improve your golf game

2020 LPGA 12 tour schedule

encouraging youth 22 sports & their benefits

easy ways to improve your home’s health

do you know how 26 to select a golf shoe? crossword 28 puzzle golf score 29 cards local business & 30 service directory

atlanta custom signs

7 steps to plan 16 a remodel

the smart home & our connected life

the story of the bardcode: past, present & future

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YOUR NEW H O ME I S WA I TI N G I help home Sellers and Buyers in the Brookhaven, Buckhead, Chamblee, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs areas sell or buy their home quickly for the best price with the least stress.

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How to Plan the Perfect B u d d y G o l f G e ta w a y

ustomization is trending in the world of golf-buddy trips and resorts are upping their game to accommodate groups who want to put their own unique stamp on an outing. While the pursuit of extraordinary golf remains at the core of this annual trek, the golf-buddy trip is expanding beyond tee times to include adventure-based activities, elevated culinary experiences, personalized amenities and more. Not sure where to start when creating that special buddy trip? The team at central Florida’s Streamsong Resort -- home to two nationally-ranked courses (with a third, designed by Rio Olympic course architect Gil Hanse, on the way) has some tips to make your next getaway memorable: •

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Location: Select a place that offers “memory makers” for everyone in your group. For example, Streamsong will up its “bucket list” status in 2017 with the addition of Streamsong Black, making it the only place in the world where guests can enjoy courses designed by the industry’s top minimalist architects -- Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Tom Doak and Gil Hanse. Engage with the Destination Early and Often: Communicate and build rapport with the golf pros and your event planner; nobody knows the destination and all that’s possible like these folks do. Challenge the staff to come up with new and creative ideas -- they love to personalize. Dining: Nothing pleases, delights and unites a golf-buddy trip like food. Most resorts have multiple restaurant options, so don’t dine in the same place every day -- mix it up, but be sure to make reservations in advance. Based on the size of the group, a private banquet room can be ideal for creating a memorable dining experience that’s complete with a customized menu and your favorite wines. Recreation: The time between rounds can be filled by more than pool time or a sports massage. For example, at Streamsong, groups can enjoy a variety of adventure-based experiences, including guided bass fishing excursions, sporting clays challenges and even archery. These signature experiences keep groups talking long after the last putts drop on the final round.

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Buckhead Northwest Office 4401 Northside Pkwy NW, # 250 Atlanta, GA 30327 • 404-261-2700 • Shea Zimmerman, Managing Broker • HarryNormn.com The above information is believed accurate, but is not warranted. This offer subject to errors, omissions, prior sale and withdrawals without notice. If your home is currently listed, this is not intended as a solicitation. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” -Pablo Picasso

n today’s busy world, we are bombarded with demands on our time and energy. It’s easy to come home exhausted, depleted and disconnected. Art can elevate you above the fray of everyday life. You don’t have to create artfor it to have this effect. Just being in a room where you’re surrounded with beauty, can lift your mood, shift your attitude, and ultimately elevate your experience of life in the moment. Art has you take a pause and be present to something greater and more timeless than the momentary circumstances of life. It lifts you up, yet, paradoxically, has you feel more grounded, at home and at peace. Research studies have shown that looking at something beautiful pulls us out of ourselves and our daily stressors. You experience being present in the moment. You transcend the everyday noise of life.

Imagine a life where beauty, love and inspiration are with you every day. Where you wake up each morning surrounded by what inspires and uplifts you. Where you return home each evening to a constant reminder of beauty which elevates you above the day’s challenges and gives you a sense of being restored and renewed. This is what I can bring to you with an original work of art. For nearly 20 years, I’ve worked as a professional artist, I’ve been leading a life of passion and purpose. I create paintings and sell them worldwide, teach adults to paint, and lead painting trips all over the world. I’ve led 17 painting trips to Italy, France, Spain and New Zealand. We travel to beautiful places and paint on location. I’ve also authored a book, “Bella Italia, Italy through the Eyes of an Artist”. As an artist, part of my role is to open your eyes to the beauty The Back Nine of ATLANTA ♦ advertising to move your business forward ♦ 06

around you to elevate your experience of life. I often create commissioned paintings for clients, perhaps capturing a favorite travel destination, home or other place with good memories. A specialty of mine is painting flowers and I have created many “Forever Bouquet Paintings”, custom paintings inspired by a brides bouquet as a meaningful keepsake of her wedding day. These are often given as a special wedding or anniversary gift by the parents of the bride or by the groom. Art opened my eyes to beauty and through that I learned Beauty has the power to restore us. Beauty awakens your sense of awe. It adds a richness to the quality of your life. You become energized and inspired. This is what I hope to bring to you in my work as an artist. Through art, I can elevate not only my life, but yours too, through presencing beauty and lifting you above the everyday fray of life. I’m clear that my mission is to create and share beauty, love and inspiration. This focus has me feel energized and alive. I strive to put that energetic life force and passion into each of my paintings and convey that, so you feel uplifted too. I’ve also learned that whatever you focus on expands. So, if you’re focusing on negative things, you’re going to have more of that. If you focus on beauty, you’re going to experience more of that. So why not choose beauty? Choose what makes you feel energized and alive! Let me help you find that sense of being restored by adding an uplifting piece of art to your life. I can help you select the perfect painting or create a commissioned piece of art, either for you or as a gift that is personally meaningful for someone you love. Ifyou live in the Atlanta area, we can set up a private studio visit to see which paintings might speak to you or if you live elsewhere, we can set up a design call. Simply email me at patfiorello@aol.com. Let’s get started! Pat Fiorello, Fine Artist To see more of my artwork, see my online gallery at: www.dailypaintworks.com/Artists/pat-fiorello-2105 patfiorello@aol.com (404) 531-4160 www.PatFiorello.com the back nine of ATLANTA ♦ backninepublishing.com ♦ 07

2020 PGA

TOUR SCHEDULE JAN 2-5 ♦ Sentry Tournament of Champions ♦ Plantation Course at Kapalua ♦ Maui, HI JAN 9-12 ♦ Sony Open in Hawaii ♦ Waialae CC ♦ Honolulu, HI JAN 16-19 ♦ The American Express ♦ Stadium Course ♦ La Quinta, CA JAN 23-26 ♦ Farmers Insurance Open ♦ Torrey Pines GC (South) ♦ San Diego, CA JAN 30-FEB 2 ♦ Waste Management Phoenix Open ♦ TPC Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ FEB 6-9 ♦ AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am ♦ Pebble Beach GL ♦ Pebble Beach, CA FEB 13-16 ♦ The Genesis Invitational ♦ Riviera CC ♦ Pacific Palisades, CA FEB 20-23 ♦ Puerto Rico Open ♦ Coco Beach Golf & CC ♦ Rio Grande, PUR FEB 20-23 ♦ World Golf Championships ♦ Club de Golf Chapultepec ♦ Mexico City, MEX FEB 27-MAR 1 ♦ The Honda Classic ♦ PGA National (Champion) ♦ Palm Beach Gardens, FL MAR 5-8 ♦ Arnold Palmer Invitational ♦ Bay Hill Club & Lodge ♦ Orlando, FL MAR 12-15 ♦ THE PLAYERS Championship ♦ TPC Sawgrass ♦ Ponte Vedra Beach, FL MAR 19-22 ♦ Valspar Championship ♦ Innisbrook Resort ♦ Palm Harbor, FL MAR 26-29 ♦ Corales Puntacana Resort & Club ♦ Corales Golf Club ♦ Punta Cana, DOM MAR 26-29 ♦ World Golf Championships ♦ Austin Country Club ♦ Austin, TX APR 2-5 ♦ Valero Texas Open ♦ TPC San Antonio - AT&T Oaks ♦ San Antonio, TX APR 9-12 ♦ Masters Tournament ♦ Augusta National GC ♦ Augusta, GA APR 16-19 ♦ RBC Heritage ♦ Harbour Town GL ♦ Hilton Head, SC APR 23-26 ♦ Zurich Classic of New Orleans ♦ TPC Louisiana ♦ Avondale, LA APR 30-MAY 3 ♦ Wells Fargo Championship ♦ Quail Hollow Club ♦ Charlotte, NC MAY 7-10 ♦ AT&T Byron Nelson ♦ Trinity Forest Golf Club ♦ Dallas, TX MAY 14-17 ♦ PGA Championship ♦ TPC Harding Park ♦ San Francisco, CA MAY 21-24 ♦ Charles Schwab Challenge ♦ Colonial CC ♦ Fort Worth, TX MAY 28-31 ♦ Rocket Mortgage Classic ♦ Detroit Golf Club ♦ Detroit, MI JUN 4-7 ♦ the Memorial Tournament ♦ Muirfield Village GC ♦ Dublin, OH JUN 11-14 ♦ RBC Canadian Open ♦ St. George’s G&CC ♦ Toronto, ON, CAN JUN 18-21 ♦ U.S. Open ♦ Winged Foot GC ♦ Mamaroneck, NY JUN 25-28 ♦ Travelers Championship ♦ TPC River Highlands ♦ Cromwell, CT JUL 2-5 ♦ Barracuda Championship ♦ TBD ♦ TBD JUL 2-5 ♦ World Golf Championships ♦ TPC Southwind ♦ Memphis, TN JUL 9-12 ♦ John Deere Classic ♦ TPC Deere Run ♦ Silvis, IL JUL 16-19 ♦ Barbasol Championship ♦ Keene Trace Golf Club ♦ Nicholasville, KY JUL 16-19 ♦ The Open Championship ♦ Royal St. George’s GC ♦ Sandwich, Kent, ENG JUL 23-26 ♦ 3M Open ♦ TPC Twin Cities ♦ Blaine, MN AUG 2 ♦ Olympic Men’s Golf Competition ♦ Kasumigaseki Country Club ♦ Saitama, JPN AUG 6-9 ♦ Wyndham Championship ♦ Sedgefield CC ♦ Greensboro, NC AUG 13-16 ♦ THE NORTHERN TRUST ♦ TPC Boston, Norton, MA AUG 20-23 ♦ BMW Championship ♦ Olympia Fields CC (North) ♦ Olympia Fields, IL AUG 27-30 ♦ TOUR Championship ♦ East Lake GC ♦ Atlanta, GA The Back Nine of ATLANTA ♦ advertising to move your business forward ♦ 08

For your next chapter. Work with a trusted advisor for exceptional, authentic service and quality results •

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How Custom Golf Clubs Can Improve Your Golf Game

ustom Golf Clubs Improve Your Game. Do you love to play golf but are tired of having to visit the golf club repair shop on a regular basis? If this is the case then you are like many other golfers out there who have to deal with golf club repair on a regular basis just to enjoy the game you love so much. But, what if there was an option for you to avoid frequent trips to the repair shop? What if you could finally play a round of golf with a set of golf clubs that really fit your size and swing without worrying about repair? Well, you can and the way you can is with a set of custom golf clubs. Custom golf clubs may seem like a major expense up front, but if you sit down and consider the price of your current set of clubs in addition to all the club repair bills then you will see that when you do the math a custom golf club set really is not that expensive. And the benefits of having custom golf clubs is that you will play better golf than ever and will enjoy the game even more. But what are the benefits, and why should you choose custom golf clubs over others? The following information will guide you to all the benefits and information you need to know about custom golf clubs. Just to make a point about custom golf clubs, take a look around the next time you are out on the golf course. Is everyone the same height, weight, sex, and age or are there major differences in appearance? Now, check out everyone’s golf clubs. Are all of the clubs practically the same with standard grips, lengths, and the like? So, what does this observation mean? It means that standard golf clubs don’t fit the majority of golfers. So if you truly want to improve your game you will customize a set of custom golf clubs, just for you. Now, you are probably thinking that custom golf clubs are even more expensive than name brand golf clubs. However, that is not necessarily the case. Not to mention that the fitted custom golf clubs you hear about aren’t anything at all like custom golf clubs, they are made from scratch just for you. Don’t get confused between fitted custom clubs and custom golf clubs. The fitted custom golf clubs simply start out with the standard set of clubs from any golf manufacturer and then they proceed to make the clubs more suitable to your personal and playing traits. Although, the custom fitting doesn’t do too much other than cost you money because they are starting with a product that doesn’t fit you to begin with! Why would anyone anticipate that mass produced clubs would help them play golf at their best? The reason is because golfers want to be better and they believe the hype from the golf manufacturers that the “newest” technology will improve their game. Well, the real answer is not in buying mass produced clubs

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but rather customizing your own golf clubs. Anyone who has ever had a set of custom golf clubs can tell you that finally having a set of clubs that are the right length, with the right grip, will greatly impact what you shoot the next time you are out on the golf course. It is simply logical to buy custom golf clubs that are made to fit you or customize your own set of golf clubs. That means your golf swing is analyzed as well as your personal characteristics to create a custom golf club set that works with your golf style and not against it. A custom golf club set will allow you to have grips that are the right size for your hands, heads that reflect your skill, and shafts that are the right length and flex. When you have your first custom golf club set made you may see some big differences from your last set of clubs. Your custom golf clubs may be a different length or the grip may be smaller or bigger. The flex may be different and the head might be different as well. For some people who set out to play with their custom golf clubs the first day they see amazing results. Others will need to make some changes and practice because although the custom golf clubs really fit their personal characteristics it’s difficult to change after playing with clubs that don’t fit for so long. Just a little practice and patience is all that is needed to see the difference custom golf clubs provide. Not to mention that when you have a custom golf club set made you will have new clubs that won’t be in need of golf club repair any time soon! If you really love golf then a custom golf club set is really worth the investment.

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2020 LPGA

TOUR SCHEDULE jan 16-19 ♦ Diamond Resorts Tournament ♦ Four Seasons GC, Lake buena vista, FL Jan 23-26 ♦ Gainbridge LPGA ♦ Boca Rio GC ♦ BOCA RATON, FL Feb 6-9 ♦ ISPS Handa VIC OPEN ♦ 13th Beach gl ♦ barwon heads, Aus Feb 13-16 ♦ ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open ♦ ROYAL ADELAIDE ♦ Adelaide, Aus Feb 20-23 ♦ Honda LPGA Thailand ♦ Siam CC ♦ Chonburi, Thailand Feb 27-Mar 1 ♦ HSBC Women’s World Championship ♦ Sentosa GC ♦ Singapore Mar 5-8 ♦ Blue Bay LPGA ♦ Jian Lake Blue Bay GC ♦ Hainan Island, China Mar 19-22 ♦ Founders Cup ♦ Wildfire GC ♦ Phoenix, AZ Mar 26-29 ♦ Kia Classic ♦ Aviara GC ♦ Carlsbad, Ca Apr 2-5 ♦ ANA Inspiration ♦ Mission Hills CC ♦ Rancho Mirage, Ca Apr 15-18 ♦ Lotte Championship ♦ Ko Olina GC ♦ Kapolei, HI Apr 23-26 ♦ Hugel-Air Premia LA Open ♦ Wilshire GC ♦ Los Angeles, CA Apr 30-May 3 ♦ LPGA Mediheal Championship ♦ Lake Merced GC ♦ Daly City, Ca May 14-17 ♦ Pelican Women’s Championship ♦ Pelican GC ♦ Belleair, Fl May 21-24 ♦ Pure Silk Championship ♦ Kingsmill Resort ♦ Williamsburg, Va May 29-31 ♦ ShopRite LPGA Classic ♦ Sea View Dolce Hotel ♦ Galloway, NJ June 4-7 ♦ U.S. Women’s Open ♦ Champions GC ♦ Houston, TX June 11-14 ♦ Meijer LPGA Classic ♦ Blythefield GC ♦ Grand Rapids, Mi June 19-21 ♦ Walmart NW Arkansas Championship ♦ Pinnacle CC ♦ Rogers, Ak June 25-28 ♦ KPMG Women’s PGA Championship ♦ Aronimink GC ♦ Newtown Square, Pa July 9-12 ♦ Marathon LPGA Classic ♦ Highland Meadows GC ♦ Sylvania, Oh July 15-18 ♦ Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational ♦ Midland CC ♦ Midland, Mi July 23-26 ♦ The Evian Championship ♦ Evian Resort GC ♦ Evian-les-Bains, France. Aug 13-16 ♦ Ladies Scottish Open ♦ The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scot. Aug 20-23 ♦ AIG Women’s British Open ♦ Royal Troon GC ♦ Troon, Scot. Aug 27-30 ♦ UL International Crown ♦ Centurion Club ♦ St. Albans, England Sept 3-6 ♦ CP Women’s Open ♦ Shaughnessy Golf & CC ♦ Vancouver, Canada Sept 10-13 ♦ Cambia Portland Classic ♦ Columbia Edgewater CC ♦ Portland, Or Oct 1-4 ♦ Volunteers of America Classic ♦ Old American GC ♦ The Colony, TX Oct 15-18 ♦ Buick LPGA Shanghai ♦ Qizhong Garden GC ♦ Shanghai, CHINA Oct 22-25 ♦ BMW Ladies Championship ♦ LPGA INTL Busan ♦ Busan, South Korea OcT 29-Nov 1 ♦ Swinging Skirts LPGA ♦ Miramar Golf & CC ♦ New Taipei City, Tai. Nov 6-8 ♦ Toto Japan Classic ♦ Taiheyo Club (Minori Course) ♦ baraki, Japan Nov 19-22 ♦ CME Group Tour Championship ♦ Tiburon GC ♦ Naples, FL The Back Nine of ATLANTA ♦ advertising to move your business forward ♦ 12

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ATLANTA CUSTOM SIGNS

anaging a business is tough anywhere and in a place like Atlanta, GA, it can be very competitive. You need every advantage you can get and that includes your signage. If you have high quality signs in your place of business, you can impress your customers and convey qualities of your brand identity. Whether you run a restaurant in Atlanta, a retail store in Vinings, or a non-profit organization in Marietta, you can really benefit from having custom signage.

Any sign you put up says something beyond the message it displays. Just like the words that come out of your mouth will be interpreted differently if you’re wearing a nice suit or ratty old jeans and a grease-stained t-shirt, the look of your signs matters. Atlanta Custom Signs will make your signs, and therefore your business, stand apart from the rest. Founded by Atlanta-born brothers, Michael and Patrick Pierce, Atlanta Custom Signs is a family run business that caters to our customers by providing every manner of high-quality, custom-designed signage. As your fullservice signage partner, we’ll handle everything from consultation and design to manufacture, installation and maintenance, so that you can concentrate on other aspects of your business.Whether you require channels letters, LED signs, banners, vehicle wraps, wall murals, window graphics, sign maintenance or trade show displays, we can help you. We guarantee our signage from design to installation. We stand behind our work 100%. If any of our products or services are not to a customer’s satisfaction, we will do The Back Nine of ATLANTA ♦ advertising to move your business forward ♦ 14

everything within reason to correct the situation. We’re fully committed to customer satisfaction and doing the right thing. Our approach to customer service is simple and straightforward: We listen to better understand our customers’ needs. We work hard to provide creative, practical solutions to build their brand. We value relationships based on mutual respect and integrity. And we never take a customer’s business for granted. We are a member of the SignWorld business partners’ organization which is an alliance of over 350 independent sign companies in the United States and Canada. This business alliance enables us to handle jobs across North America. Let Atlanta Custom Signs help you get Noticed! Family run, customer service oriented, eco-friendly business. One stop shop for all of your quality signage needs.

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7 Steps to Plan a Remodel

emodeling your home can be one of the most exciting projects to undertake. Whether you’re thinking about a bathroom update, kitchen overhaul or a new room addition, planning and setting realistic expectations are critical in ensuring your project goes as smoothly as possible. Consider these steps from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) before you get started: 1. Determine your goals and needs. Understand why you are undertaking the project, whether it’s for resale value or so you can enjoy your home more. If looking to increase resale value, consider the neighborhood and potential upgrades that can have the highest impact when going to market. If remodeling can make for a more comfortable space, create a list of “must-haves” and “nice-to-haves” then evaluate what’s feasible. Being realistic about needs and wants can help you create a budget. 2. Get inspired. Whether watching home improvement shows or browsing the internet, finding photos of styles and looks you admire can be beneficial when sharing your vision with a remodeling contractor. 3. Understand your budget. Setting a budget and staying within it is critical to the project’s success. Be sure to build in a contingency fund for unforeseen expenses. Project expenses should factor in the cost of products, labor and project management. There are also possible additional costs such as long-term maintenance, repairs, energy use and a dining out budget if undergoing a full kitchen remodel or hotel costs

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sometimes necessary with large-scale projects. To avoid any unpleasant surprises, be sure to get a written estimate and scope of work once you’ve selected a contractor. Determine timing. If there is a specific event driving your remodel, work backward through the various project stages to determine a realistic timeline. Build in additional time as a buffer for unexpected delays and recognize remodeling contractors typically have long lead times and may require flexibility to deliver optimal results. Find a contractor you trust. Home remodeling can be stressful no matter how well you plan, but a dependable partner can make the process go smoother. While some of the best references may come from neighbors, friends or family members, a trade association like NARI can help with its online “Find a Remodeler” tool. Make sure any contractor you’re considering has several years of relevant experience, as well as liability insurance. Check references. When it comes to remodeling your home, you can never be too careful when choosing who to work with. Be sure to follow up on references, read reviews online and even check out the work of any remodelers you’re considering hiring, if possible. Prepare for the process. Regardless of the size of the project, there will almost surely be inconvenience, noise, dust and potential delays. Your daily routine will most likely be disrupted. Because it can be especially stressful when redoing the kitchen or an essential bathroom, you’ll probably need to consider a backup plan or other arrangements throughout the duration of the project. Remember to also declutter the work area and protect or pack away any belongings that might be in the way during the renovation.

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The Smart Home & Our Connected Life

lmost everything today is digitally connected… whether at home or on the go. Connected technology saves you time with everything from smart phones to smart homes!

Tech Lifestyle Expert Carley Knobloch has partnered with KillerApps.com and four brands for a look at some great smart tech for 2019 that will help simplify your life. First up… a laptop is a must! Made for today’s mobile multi-taskers, the thin and light Yoga C630 combines the power and productivity of a Windows 10 laptop with the always-on, always-connected mobility of a smartphone thanks to integrated 4G LTE and Wi-Fi support. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 850 Mobile Compute Platform, the Yoga C630 gets up to 22 hours of local video playback and features a natural pen-on-paper experience on its vibrant 13.3-inch FHD IPS touchscreen display with optional Lenovo Pen and Windows Ink. Next, to stay connected at home, Orbi Voice is a smart speaker integrated with Amazon voice assistant, Alexa and uses the Qualcomm Wifi Mesh platform to create expansive whole home Wi-Fi coverage (up to 4500 square feet) to create an entire ecosystem of mesh Wi-Fi products. It also features premium audio technology, creating incredible room-filling sound from the audio experts at Harman Kardon. Alexa makes it easy to play music from the most The Back Nine of ATLANTA ♦ advertising to move your business forward ♦ 18

popular streaming services, control other devices, check traffic, weather, and so much more - without needing a separate device. It’s truly an innovative leap, and the start of a trend expected to accelerate in the 5G era. Smart products can also help keep families safe. Fire spreads quickly, but you can get ahead by installing Kidde Wire-Free Interconnect Smoke Alarms in your home. Kidde’s new interconnect alarm solution offers exceptional safety benefits without the hassle of hardwiring or a Wi-Fi connection. The interconnect technology helps alert you to a fire no matter where you are in your home. When one alarm senses a hazard, all interconnected alarms sound throughout the home. The alarm also comes with a sealed 10-year battery, which you don’t have to worry about changing alarms batteries. Simply replace the entire alarm after 10 years. Home security solutions are getting smarter and more convenient too. Schlage Encode is the newest connected device to enhance the brand’s portfolio of innovative smart locks. The deadbolt is easy to install, with a quick connection to in-home WiFi, making it even more convenient for homeowners to have secure, remote access control. The built-in Wi-Fi technology eliminates the need for an additional hub and allows users to set-up and manage the lock via the Schlage Home or Key by Amazon apps. This means users can lock and unlock their deadbolt, monitor the lock’s status, and send virtual keys to trusted friends and family, all from the convenience of their smartphone. Homeowners can create up to 100 unique guest access codes for temporary, recurring or permanent access. This information, along with the lock’s activity, can be tracked and monitored within the app, giving homeowners greater peace of mind. Through the Schlage Home app, users can also pair their deadbolt with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. When managing the lock via the Key app, users can enjoy compatibility with other platforms such as Amazon Cloud Cam, Ring video doorbell and cameras, and Alexa. the back nine of ATLANTA ♦ backninepublishing.com ♦ 19

The Story of the Barcode: P ast , P r e s e nt & F u t u r e

ame-day delivery. Self-checkout. Buy online, pick-up in store. Countless modern shopping conveniences that are currently available can be traced back to the debut of a seemingly simple technology with a powerful impact on global commerce – the barcode. Today, the barcode is used by millions of people everywhere, every day. However, its creation required decades of collaboration with grocery industry leaders to establish its design, use, and ultimately cement its place in retail. This year, we celebrate the definitive moment in history when 45 years ago, the first Universal Product Code (UPC) was scanned – a milestone that led to unprecedented economic opportunities and the variety of shopping options we enjoy today. The Barcode’s Origins Few shoppers today remember a time when product prices were manually entered at a cash register. Before checkouts featured barcodes and scanners, long lines snaked throughout the supermarket and shoppers waited impatiently. Grocery stores were desperately searching for a way to improve efficiency and profits. Inventor Norman Joseph Woodland and his research partner, Bernard Silver, began work on a solution to the grocers’ problem in the late 1940s. Woodland’s inspiration for the first barcode occurred when he drew a circular, bullseye-shaped design with a bar and space pattern in the sand while living in Miami Beach. However, it took more than 20 years for the idea to be fully realized. Advances in laser scanning technology created renewed interest in barcode development in the early 1970s. Woodland was The Back Nine of ATLANTA ♦ advertising to move your business forward ♦ 20

working at IBM, when his colleague, George Laurer, created the linear UPC barcode – that version was ultimately selected by the grocery industry in 1973 and continues to be printed on products. The Uniform Product Code Council (later rebranded GS1) was named the barcode administrator in 1974 to issue product identification numbers to be encoded into barcodes, known today as the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN). The organization set guidelines for its use and began testing it.On June 26, 1974, the UPC barcode made its debut at the checkout counter of the Troy, Ohio Marsh Supermarket. The first item scanned was a ten-pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum, priced at 67 cents. The local newspaper headline read: “Local Marsh Store Features Computerized Checkout System.” Today, the barcode is scanned more than six billion times a day globally. Multiple versions and uses of the barcode have emerged over the past few decades. QR codes, for example, provide consumers with detailed product information with the scan of a smartphone. Barcodes and their associated numbers have also become an important part of e-commerce by helping to make products easier to find online and that the right product arrives at the consumer’s doorstep.While barcodes have improved the consumer experience, they have also transformed businesses. For example, barcodes help manufacturers and retailers track products in the supply chain and play a major role in inventory management. Advanced barcodes can help manufacturers and retailers pinpoint products during a recall, or identify counterfeit goods so that they can be removed from stock. Looking to the future, business leaders are evaluating how the barcode can evolve to meet the changing needs of consumers and industries. Future barcode uses will focus on empowering consumers with more information, as the smartphone continues to be an essential shopping assistant. For example, web-enabled barcodes will expand on what’s already been made possible through QR code or barcode scanning to connect the shopper to more trustworthy information, such as how-to videos, discount offers, and shopper reviews.Also, future shopping experiences are likely to include many more internetconnected devices – for example, a dressing room mirror that can automatically suggest another style or size. As these innovations become mainstream, the identification standards that power the barcode are critical to ensuring that the products offered match the personalized needs of the shopper. the back nine of ATLANTA ♦ backninepublishing.com ♦ 21

Encouraging Youth S p o r t s & T h e i r B e n e f i ts

ports help shape kids’ lives, but due to funding shortages, some school sports programs are at risk.

Most experts agree physical activity is an essential aspect of youth development that teaches teamwork, builds confidence and fuels academic potential. However, according to a survey of middle school educators engaged with DonorsChoose.org, 6 in 10 feel their middle school athletic programs are barely funded or underfunded. In fact, a lack of funding accounts for 47% of cuts to middle school sports programs, the survey revealed. A multiyear program known as “Mission Tiger,” launched by Kellogg, is committed to helping save middle school sports. The initiative started with a $1 million commitment to DonorsChoose.org to fund projects big and small at schools in need. Professional athletes passionate about youth sports, including Olympian Julie Ertz, are teaming up with the program to help underfunded programs. The pro-soccer midfielder teamed up with Mission Tiger to help a school inspire its students’ dreams both on and off the field by donating new equipment, including soccer balls, cleats, shin guards and more. The Back Nine of ATLANTA ♦ advertising to move your business forward ♦ 22

“Growing up, I learned numerous skills from sports, skills that applied not only to athletics but to my everyday life,” Ertz said. “This is one of the many reasons why I joined the Mission Tiger team – we’re not just giving kids the opportunity to play sports, we’re giving kids the opportunity to develop beneficial skills that can positively impact the future of today’s youth.” Consider these benefits of youth sports: • Teamwork: Sports teach kids the advantages of working together toward a common goal. The ability to collaborate with peers, including those outside a child’s immediate circle of friends, is a skill that provides benefits through adulthood. • Character: Learning how to accept wins and losses gracefully isn’t just good sportsmanship, it’s a life lesson. A playing field puts these lessons to use so kids can practice empathy and other social interactions in a comfortable setting. • Fitness: Sports are a fun way to get kids moving, and this increased physical activity helps build healthy bodies and reduces the risk of diseases. From cultivating a healthy heart and lungs to helping prevent high blood pressure and, ultimately, heart disease, regular physical activity provides numerous health benefits. • Discipline: While free play has its place, kids also need structure and boundaries. Sports come with rules, and kids naturally learn through positive reinforcement (scoring points or winning a game) and consequences (getting a penalty or losing). • Academics: Studies reveal that physically active children score higher on tests and are more likely to go to college, according to research published by The Aspen Institute. Sports help reinforce learning concepts and habits like repetition and problem-solving. Those skills, along with the sense of accomplishment that comes with learning, are transferrable to the classroom setting. Visit MissionTiger.com for more details about how you can help give kids a chance to play. For every box of Frosted Flakes you purchase, you can spark a $1 donation to DonorsChoose.org by uploading your receipt to Kellogg’s Family Rewards within 30 days of purchase. the back nine of ATLANTA ♦ backninepublishing.com ♦ 23

Easy Ways to Improve Your Home’s Health

aintaining a healthy home is a goal most Americans share, but not all are confident they’re doing the best job they can to protect their home’s health. According to a survey conducted by Second Nature, the nation’s largest home wellness subscription service, 62% of respondents admitted they could do a better job of attaining a healthy home, with clean air ranked as the most critical factor in achieving home wellness. Gain more confidence in the health and cleanliness of your home with these tips: • Remove your shoes when you enter the house. Add entryway seating to encourage guests to take off their shoes. The bottom of a pair of shoes can contain anything from fecal matter to E. coli and pesticides. Leaving shoes at an entryway is one of the easiest ways to combat home pollution and promote a healthy home. • Replace air filters regularly. The air filter in your home dictates the air you breathe and ensures that it is healthy enough for ingestion. More often than not, air filters are not top of mind when thinking about home wellness, but they are crucial to The Back Nine of ATLANTA ♦ advertising to move your business forward ♦ 24

every home. That’s why it’s important to replace air filters on schedule – every three months as recommended by the National Institutes of Health. If you’re like many homeowners who struggle to remember when it’s time to change your filter, or never have a filter handy when you do remember, you may benefit from a service like Second Nature, which provides a home delivery subscription that ensures your air filters are replaced on time. The company’s high-quality air filters help reduce the risk of contracting allergies, sickness and infection while also ultimately lowering costs associated with energy bills, repairs and health-related expenses. • Change out your light bulbs. Choose the right color temperature for a calmer home and use energy-efficient bulbs. The selection for light bulbs is massive, and with smart home technologies that allow you to change the color of your bulb with the swipe of a finger, you can also easily control your mood. Warm lighting typically has an overall positive effect on everyone in the home. One of the keys to home wellness is ensuring you are truly happy in your home, and lighting can play a pivotal role in cultivating this emotion. • Open windows on good weather days. Most Americans (61%) believe the air inside their homes is cleaner than it is outside, according to the survey. However, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates indoor air is 2-5 times more polluted than the air outside. This is in part because Americans tend to enclose themselves indoors, where the same air is recycled over an extended time. The smell of the meal you cooked for dinner, the trash in the garbage can and the candle you light on your nightstand all have an impact on the air quality in your home. Opening windows allows for polluted air to release itself from the home and, in turn, allows for cleaner air to circulate the space. • Filter your water. Water is essential to any healthy lifestyle, and drinking clean water is a luxury that is often overlooked. However, what is also overlooked is how many chemicals and toxins that can affect your health are in the tap water you drink on a daily basis. Filtering your water is one simple step that can benefit not only your own health, but the health of everyone in the home. the back nine of ATLANTA ♦ backninepublishing.com ♦ 25

Do You Know How To Select A Golf Shoe?

ow do you choose the best golf shoes? If you are just starting to play golf, then this is the kind of question that you might be asking your friends, colleagues or fellow golfers. Golf is a very old game. Although no historical data could clearly state the date when this game first started, historians believe that the history of golf dates back on the medieval time. Some recordings even show a game played somewhere in Netherlands, during the late 13th century, that uses almost the same equipment and mechanics as golf. Until now, the debate on the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s origin continues to live on. Some claims that the game had started in Asia and not in Europe. While historians keep on debating on its origin, people get more and more hooked with this sport. Played by using a club to place a ball in a ground hole had attracted thousands and thousands of players all over the world. In fact, players do not even mind long travels and far distances just to meet up and play together. Now, it is no longer just a game. People enjoy golf for different reasons. Some say that it is because they like to socialize with their friends; some would also say that they love the The Back Nine of ATLANTA â&#x2122;Ś advertising to move your business forward â&#x2122;Ś 26

discipline of the game. Another reason why people play golf is because of its prestige. Yes, people consider golf as a prestigious game. But, for whatever reason people play the game or no matter how much historians argue on its history, golf would never be as interesting as it is without using the most appropriate equipment, accessories and outfits. Indeed, all of the things that golfers use are important in the game; from the golf clubs to the golf shoes that they wear. Golfers are meticulous with what they use and wear for the game. When it comes to golf footwear, they always go for the best. There are different brands of golf shoe. At present, all popular sports and casual brands offer golf footwear such as Callaway shoes, golf Adidas and Dunlop golf. As an addition to the existing golf shoes makers, Ecco had also launched their ecco golf selection early this year. There are different considerations when it comes to buying golf shoes and looking at these factors would help you choose the kind of shoe that you wear. Comfort, as always, is the first thing that you should check. Durability is also another factor and price comes last. Searching for golf shoes is never easier than now. Because of technology, people can now easily browse the net and check for the golf shoes that they like. Different websites sell this kind of product. Interestingly, some of them may even offer different types and brands of golf shoe. the back nine of ATLANTA â&#x2122;Ś backninepublishing.com â&#x2122;Ś 27

crossword puzzle 1

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3. The intended path of the ball, usually referred to in the context of putting 4. The position of the feet at address 8.A complete miss (also known as an “air ball”) 9. The direction which the blades of grass grow, which is of primary importance on the greens 10. A score of two over par on a hole 11. The rotational movement or spin of the ball produced by contact with the clubface 14. Another term for a practice area (also known as a golf range, practice range or learning center) 15. The score an accomplished player is expected to make on a hole, either a three, four or five 17. A score of one under par on a hole

ACROSS 3. 4. 8. 9. 10. 11. 14.

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1 . The custom of hitting a second ball — without penalty — on a hole 2 . A person hired to carry clubs and provide other assistance 5 . The act of aligning the clubface to the target 6 . A swing flaw in which the lead elbow bends at an angle pointed away from the body, usually resulting in a blocked or pushed shot 7 . To successfully hit a shot from a poor location 1 2 . The placing and positioning of the hands on the club 1 3 . The proper distribution of weight both at address and throughout the swing 1 6 . A derogatory term describing poor play that results from nervousness

ANSWER KEY: 3. LINE, 4. STANCE, 8. WHIFF, 9. GRAIN, 10. DOUBLEBOGEY, 11. BACKSPIN, 14. DRIVINGRANGE, 15. PAR, 17. BIRDIE, 1. MULLIGAN, 2. CADDIE, 5. AIMING, 6. CHICKENWING, 7. RECOVER, 12. GRIP, 13. BALANCE, 16. CHOKE

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For the simplest way to keep score, just count the number of strokes you’ve taken on the hole just completed, and write that number down in the box corresponding to that hole on the scorecard. At the end of each nine holes, tally up the strokes for your front nine and back nine totals, respectively, then add up those two numbers for your 18-hole score. the back nine of ATLANTA ♦ backninepublishing.com ♦ 29

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