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Steve Gaebel
No less an expert than legendary AB Track Coach Dick Dow, insisted that you don't have a true AB Hall of Fame, if Steve Gaebel is not enshrined. His cross country and track accomplishments as a long distance runner are almost too many to list in this book. As a harrier, he was a three-year letter winner. Steve has held five course records. He was undefeated in dual meets in 1984, and was an All-East Kinney Cross Country Champion in 1984. Steve was a DCL and Lowell Sun All Star in 1984 and member of the championship 1983 and 1984 Cross Country Team. A three-time letter winner in indoor track, his two mile time of 9:39 is a school record that still stands. Steve was the Class B 2-Mile State Champion in 1983, as well as the DCL Champion, and a member of the school record 4x4 relay team. On the outdoor tartan, Steve won 4 letters, was the school record holder in the 2 mile and 3,000 meter, which still stands. His dogged attitude and talents brought Steve to Westfield State as a 12- time letter winner, an All Conference Cross Country winner from 1986-1988, All New England in 1987 and 1988. In Indoor Track he was All New England in 1989, the New England Division III 5000 Meter Champion and an All American in the 5000 meter that same year. Outdoors, Steve is the first WSC athlete to qualify for three National Championships in three sports in a single year and was inducted into the WSC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. Steve's most memorable moments at AB are the 1983 Cross Country Team winning the League Title and the 1984 Cross Country Team beating Weston in honor of "uncle" Dick Dow. Steve lives in Littleton with his wife Ann Marie and their daughter Jordan.
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A few posts back, I reviewed Indeed Laboratories Hyaluronic Acid. I've been seeing HA pop up EVERYWHERE online, and researched it a little myself, and found out that it's supposed to be really good for people with dry skin. It's naturally found in our bodies, and apparently it's used as an anti-aging product as well. Seeing as I have been struggling with dry skin for awhile, I saw this promotion come up on BrandBacker and I knew I wanted to try it. Thankfully, I was accepted into the campaign! So I have to say that I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.
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The bottle is 1 fl oz (30 mL) in size, which seems to be pretty standard for many serums. I couldn't wait to try it. As soon as I got home I washed my face, used some toner, and then once it dried, applied this serum, let it dry as well, then applied my moisturizer.
I have to say, alone... the serum doesn't really moisturize my skin. I don't see any difference with my fine lines. My skin itself (inside) feels a little more hydrated, but my skin still looks flaky on the outside. This contains some other ingredients such as aloe, jojoba oil, vitamin E and C. Which is all known to hydrate the skin.
I have noticed that my dark circles under my eyes have been diminishing. While they aren't completely gone, they definitely aren't as purple as they have been previously. I look forward to keep using this product until it it is completely empty. I will just have to find a better moisturizing cream to use over top to keep the flakes away. But I love how my face no longer feels tight while I use this serum.
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Oh, one more thing. Sometimes buy books…I never buy books from the above as they are allowed to defy Amazon's two day to ship product rule and wait until they have a couple thousand orders to send by bulk mail (sometimes takes a week). They also send product under media mail sometimes which is not media, thereby ripping off the post office and they have the audacity to send as printed bound material (meant for looseleaf bound, velostrip bound printed material, etc).
Good point, Patrick! I only really researched English speaking Amazon stores, as this is most relevant to our readers, so am not sure how this translates to non-English speaking Amazon stores… if you could point me to any data you find on this topic, it'd be most appreciated!
Create a bigger discount or coupon than your competition. This is a similar tactic to winning the Buy Box… Since Amazon tries to give customers the best possible deal, you only need to offer a little bit better of a coupon than your competition to maximize your chances of getting showcased on the Coupons page.
The video game won the award for Best Family Game at the most recent Game Awards last December 2017. The sandbox video game exclusive for the Nintendo Switch, however, lost to "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" with the Game of the Year award.
The best-selling fashion items in the U.S. this holiday season include ASICS Men's GEL Venture 5 Running Shoe, Alex and Ani Initial Expandable Wire Bangle Bracelet, 2.5″, Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean, UGG Women's Classic Short II Boot.
The intent of this blog is to share my knowledge base of computers, software, gadgets, smartphones and information technology in terms that is presentable and understandable to ALL; and at the same time feed my obsession (and passion) for information technology by learning from others.
Some high-feedback sellers are not present in Amazon's seller directory, and the directory is not available at all for some media categories in some countries. Media covers books, DVDs and Blu-rays, music, PC and video games, and software. To address that, we have supplemented information from the seller directory with data on sellers who offer any of Amazon's best selling products.
I tend to buy from the little guys now instead of the people on this list…just because they are listed as top sellers, top seller is really misleading. If they screw me over once, I will leave a neutral feedback with everything about the sale as neutral does not count against them (I just don't want to ruin business, but do state what went wrong), then I never buy from them again…and I mention to family, community members, friends, colleagues to not buy from this or that seller (and then sometimes those people warn other not to buy). Also, I tend to buy from those who respond to inquiries with actual answers (even 'I don't know' is better than a lie) . I buy from those who describe what they are selling (instead of may or may not have chips in case, may or may not have accessories…WHAT???) and I will pay more for service and honesty than for the cheapo prices given by the above sellers.
So every time a customer checks out a product, they have a section directly underneath the product description showing related products that make nice complements to the product currently being considered.
And even though the products shown might not be "bestsellers" themselves, you know that they are good enough products that lots of people within your niche are still buying them anyway, so they're worth listing.
Most books from big, traditional publishers, such as Penguin Random House or Macmillan, are not included in Kindle Unlimited. The ebook subscription is powered by titles that are either self-published or released by publishing houses founded by Amazon.
Nick Sandberg, our Marketplace Channel Analyst at CPC Strategy conducted an interesting test to find out if aggressive bidding on the right product keywords would not only increase sales, but also improve organic rank and organic sales.
With 2019 now officially here, it's time to take a look back at last year to see what was and wasn't so good. The folks over at Amazon have done just that, compiling lists of what sold best on their site throughout the year, and in the video game department, you'll see a lot of familiar faces.
The best-selling beauty and grooming items in the U.S. included the Finishing Touch Flawless Women's Painless Hair Remover, the Philips Norelco Multigroom All-In-One Series 3000 and the Oral-B Black Pro 1000 Power Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush, while the best-selling item worldwide was the Philips Sonicare Diamond Clean Rechargeable Toothbrush.
I haven't personally checked out or reviewed this Windows laptop, but after reading many of the mostly positive user reviews on Amazon, it appears to be a great option for those who need an affordable, yet capable budget laptop.
Since customer reviews obviously affect sales, I guess that my question has to do with Sales Rank, so here it is: if a review is posted on my sales page in one Amazon store (e.g. UK or, say, Italy) will it automatically appear on all other Amazon sales pages for book, including Amazon.com?
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Every year, USC admits students to the spring semester, expecting to enroll about 300-500 of those students. Many people assume spring admission is our waitlist. And while we may be able to move some of the students to the fall semester, spring admission is not a waitlist. Spring admission is an admission offer to USC.
Mythbuster: I already took a tour of USC, so I shouldn't go to an Explore program.
What a wonderful time of year! Admitted students recently heard that they are part of the Trojan Family and now it is time for students to make the important decision of where to go to college. At USC, we have many programs for students to get one last look before they make their decision.
Over 30,000 students applied to USC for our merit based scholarship consideration. The process is highly competitive, and only 1,200 students will be considered for the scholarships. Students often think that they can't afford USC without a scholarship, but that may not be true! I sat down with Danny Finlay, Assistant Director of Outreach for Financial Aid, to set the record straight and get more information on how USC can be affordable.
"It's all about the numbers" seems to be something I unfortunately hear quite a bit when folks talk about college admission. It makes me sad because that is completely false when talking about the admission process at USC. Students, counselors and parents tend to get very anxious about GPAs and test scores.
With our December 1 deadline approaching, it is almost that time of year when our office is sent thousands and thousands of applications, transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendation. Honestly, it is amazing that everything gets placed into each and every student's application file given the high volume of content we receive. It is important to know that it takes a significant amount of time for all application materials to be organized and downloaded into a student's application file- especially test scores.
Greetings from sunny Southern California! My name is Jessica Frey (informally known as J Frey) and I am a Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission at USC. I grew up in Hollister, a tiny farm town in Northern California that has no affiliation whatsoever with the clothing store. I attended a large public high school with over 3,000 students and somehow found my way to USC to study theatre. My hope is that through sharing my own experiences, I can give you some advice and help you feel at ease when you approach the college admission process.


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CCS Director Jeffrey Alexander was presented with the Distinguished Contribution to Sociological Theory Award by the International Sociological Association's RC16 Sociological Theory Section at this year's XIX World Congress of Sociology in Toronto, Canada. RC16 Board Member and CCS Faculty Fellow Ron Jacobs chaired the award session. Jeff Alexander delivered a lecture on his significant works. Previous winners of this prestigious award include Alain Touraine and Zygmunt Bauman.


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By ThiccTaco
Joke: Once there was a young boy, around 8 years old, who lived in a village at the bottom of a hill. On top of the hill was a temple where monks lived. One day, he heard a strange sound coming from the top of the hill. Curious, he walks up the hill and knocks on the giant doors at the front of the temple. The head monk answers the door and asks what he can do for the kid. However, when the kid asks what the sound was, he simply replies, "I can't tell you, you're not a monk." So the boy walks home sadly. 3 years later, he hears it again. Again, he was curious, and he thought it would bother him for life if he didn't find out what it was. So he walked back up to the temple, knocked on the door, and was greeted by the head monk. Again, when asked about the sound, he responded with, "I can't tell you, you're not a monk." Now, the kid is so desperate to find the sound that he asks, "Alright, how do I become a monk?" The head monk responds, "Young boy, In order to become a monk, you must count every grain of sand in Africa." So once he turns 16, he drives to Africa and counts the sand. When he comes back, he's 34 years old. He knocks on the temple door and the head monk answers. "I did it, I counted every grain of sand!" Surprised, the head monk says, "Truly? You are now a monk, and can now learn of the sound! You must find the key first." The man says, "OK! Where is it?" "Back in Africa." The man sighs, goes back to Africa and returns with the key. There are three fires in the way, so he jumps over the first fire, jumps over the second fire, and the key falls into the third fire. Terrified, he returns to the head monk. "Surely for a door that's this important, there must be a spare key somewhere, right?" "Yeah, there's one in the sheriff's office at the bottom of the hill." "Why couldn't you tell me that first?" "It's part of becoming a monk." So the man goes to the sheriff's office and gets the key. He jumps over the fires, unlocks the door, and finds out what the sound is.
Punch line: You wanna know what the sound is? I can't tell you, you're not a monk.
By goldenapollo1
Joke: An atheist is swimming in the ocean and stops to get his bearings. He looks at all the people on the beach, the waves breaking, etc. and suddenly gets an eerie feeling. He turns to look out towards the ocean and sees a fin coming straight at him. The mouth opens up and he sees it's a shark with razor sharp teeth. He turns and looks how far the shore is away. He knows he can't outswim the shark. It gets closer and closer. At the last moment in a panic he yells out, " Oh God, please help me." God hears him and freezes time. He floats down to the atheist and says, "You don't even believe in me why should I help you?" And the man replies, "No I don't. The man looks at how far away the shore is and how sharp the shark's teeth are. He then gets an idea and says to God, " I know God can you make the shark believe in you?" God says, "Sure." Then floats back up to heaven and unfreezes time. The shark continue swimming up to the atheist and stops. It looks up to heaven and folds its fins and then says, "Lord thank you for this meal I am about to receive, amen!"
By jena
Joke: Can I have a hair-cut, please?
Punch line: Certainly, which one!?
Joke: Why did cavemen draw pictures of hippopotamuses and rhinoceroses on their walls?
Punch line: Because they couldn't spell their names!
Joke: What is "out of bounds"?
Punch line: An exhausted kangaroo.

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Pained By Neglect, Physiotherapists Protest
By Manash Pratim Gohain
In the absence of a regulatory body and a framework for curriculum, the number of institutes teaching physiotherapy is fast declining. Angered by the neglect and below par service conditions, more than 1,000 physiotherapists went on a two-day hunger strike in the city, demanding a regulatory body on the lines of the Medical Council of India on Tuesday. Over 67,000 physiotherapists are planning a nationwide campaign for the passage of the bill for a Central Physiotherapy Council.
Since 2008, the number of physiotherapy institutes has come down from 413 to 260. In all, there are 22 government institutes offering physiotherapy as a course. Every year, more than 10,000 students take admission in these institutes. But these days, most students either don't continue in the profession or go abroad to practise or for further studies.
"With the decrease in the number of institutes, there is a corresponding dip in the number of students. The good ones usually change their profession as there is little opportunity for growth and the service conditions are generally poor. This is primarily because there are no regulations for the courses run by different institutes and the conduct of the professionals," said Dr Sanjiv K Jha, general secretary of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP).
The demand for a regulatory body was first made in 1967. In 1994, even a draft bill was prepared but it was never tabled in the Parliament. In 2002, a Paramedical and Physiotherapy Bill was prepared and the standing committee gave a report in favour of physiotherapists after hearing their case. That bill was tabled in 2007, but was not passed.
In 40 years, there has been no change in the recruitment rules for physiotherapists and during revision of salaries by the pay commission, the physiotherapists are kept in the pay band II meant for diploma holders.
"Therefore, even after getting a PhD or masters in physiotherapy, you are paid as much as a nurse. While every professional course has a regulatory body like the Nursing Council of India, Dental Council of India or Council for Ayurveda and Homoeopathy, there is no quality check for physiotherapists. There is nothing to guide the 67,000 physiotherapists in the country," said Dr Umasankar Mohanty, president, IAP.
According to IAP, a regulatory body will ensure standardization of education and quality of the physiotherapists in the country, and also work for the improvement and upgrade of the profession.


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Ja'Tovia Gary
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An Ecstatic Experience
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Using experimental techniques in fragmented narratives that continually shift in mood and slip from one visual format to another, Dallas-born and Brooklyn-based filmmaker Ja'Tovia Gary creates evocative, compelling works that retell cultural, political, and personal histories of America as well as convey the urgency of contemporary life.
Born in 1984, Gary was an actress and voice-over artist before studying Documentary Film Production at LV Prasad Academy, Chennai, India, and Brooklyn College, where she earned her BA in 2012. In 2014, she received an MFA in Social Documentary Filmmaking from School of Visual Arts, New York. In 2018-2019, Gary was a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University. She has had solo exhibitions at Boston University Art Galleries, UC Santa Barbara Museum of Architecture and Design, and Atlanta Contemporary, Atlanta, Georgia. Her work was included in group exhibitions at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington, DC; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; MIT List Visual Arts Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Brooklyn Museum of Art; UCLA Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; and Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Gary is a member of the New Negress Film Society, a collective formed to support and feature the filmmaking of black women.
Currently, Gary is directing her debut feature-length documentary, The Evidence of Things Not Seen, which she says is, "a portrait of one woman's effort to transcend the trauma of her history."
The project began as a biographical film on her mother, but interviews with her parents, grandmother, siblings, friends, and former lovers turned Evidenceinto an examination of Gary's entire family lineage, which she ultimately views as "a composite portrait of myself."
Previous projects include Giverny I (Négresse Impériale)(2017), made during her 2016 Terra Foundation Summer Residency in Giverny, France. Shot on location in Claude Monet's garden, the tension of the video results from Gary's juxtapositions and integrations of contrasting footage. The artist intermittently appears in views of a lush, pastoral landscape with overflowing vegetation, vibrant flowers, and lily pads that share time with excerpts of the video shot by Diamond Reynolds immediately after her boyfriend Philando Castile was killed by a white police officer in Minnesota on July 6, 2016. Along with footage of Monet painting in his garden and a speech by the slain Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton, the two contrasting views of black women in disparate circumstances of pleasure and pain speak to what Gary refers to as "the precarious nature of Black women's bodily integrity, the ethics of care as resistance work, and how class position shapes the contours of violence."
The filming techniques of Givernyinclude superimpositions, "glitches," and other distortions to combine the various footage. They call attention to Gary's manipulation of media and also appear inAn Ecstatic Experience, which Gary refers to as "an experimental montage of historical and contemporary archival footage and a meditation on transcendence as a means of resistance." The video begins with archival documentary footage of black churchgoers, who sit in pews fanning themselves as they observe the gesticulating, impassioned preacher. The shots of the congregation are combined with vibrant abstractions of warped celluloid and accompanied by Alice Coltrane's harp in the hypnotic track "Satchidananda."
These scenes give way to a close-up shot of actress Ruby Dee. Also in black-and-white, the clip shows her narrating the story of former slave Fannie Moore in a segment from the 1965 miniseries The History of the Negro People. Gary crops, zooms in and out, and multiplies the view of Dee's face. The artist also decorated the frame with white hand-drawn effects—animated drawings of boxes, stripes, waves, and grids pulsate and flicker around Dee's visage and intensify as the character cries out, "I'm free! I'm free!"
Like the shots of celluloid in the previous segment, these flickering marks call attention to the tactile, physical nature of film and the ways in which its assemblage influences viewers' understanding of time, narratives, and histories. Gary explains, "It's interesting to me to meld these vintage, earlier techniques of handmade filmmaking, cameraless filmmaking, with the digital… A lot of my work is interested in traversing temporal spaces — crossing time, contracting time — whether that's via subject matter or technique."
An Ecstatic Experiencethen cuts to an interview of Assata Shakur explaining her "planned…clean escape" before we return to the miniseries. The performers on stage with Dee elegiacally sing "Battle Hymn of the Republic," and the video jumps between this scene, psychedelic animations of celluloid, and footage of violent protests in Baltimore, Maryland, and Ferguson, Missouri, in the wake of killings of black Americans by police officers.
The layered, open-ended nature of the imagery draws connections from seemingly disparate moments of reality and performance, the past and the present. In particular, Gary suggests these different episodes convey a sense of the ecstatic. As a response to state sanctioned violence, she began "to think on the notion of ecstasy and what it means to search for 'an ecstatic experience' during this contemporary political moment." The video thus conveys how, in the face of oppression, black Americans have found this overwhelming feeling in various forms of resistance via religion, freedom, escape, and even rebellion. —Kanitra Fletcher


mixedbag April 3, 2016 June 26, 2016 11 Comments on Madrid with a Toddler!
"Habla Inglés?" (Do you speak English?)? I asked the taxi driver who drove us from the Madrid airport to our apartment hotel. He didn't. Not a word. This was our experience everywhere we went in Spain. Very few people we met spoke English. We got by because yours truly can speak Spanish! I'm not fluent but thanks to a beginners course in Spanish, I can make decent conversation. If you're planning a trip to Spain (and I think you should), it will do you good if you learn a few Spanish words and take a dictionary along. You'll thank me.
Let me put in a disclaimer before I jump into everything that's great about Madrid. This post is Madrid with a toddler. You know what that means, don't you? There will be no museums, history or nightlife in this post. It's like I said in my Teaser post, low expectations. Having said that, I'm sure you'll get a good vibe of the city like we did.
While traveling with a toddler, it's always a good idea to stay close to the city center and close to public transport, so that you don't compromise on nap times. We found a wonderful apartment hotel on Gran Via which is said to be 'The Street that never sleeps'. Literally meaning 'Grand Road', it is home to many restaurants, shopping centers and theatres. We lived right opposite a comedy theater!
And suddenly, in the middle of all that flurry, you come across magnificence like this..
It was love at first sight. Living on Gran Via turned out to be a great decision because some of the most popular attractions were just a short walk. After a good lunch at Rodilla (good vegetarian options here), we walked out to Palacio Real de Madrid (The Royal Palace). Don't forget to bring along your toddler's stroller. You'll be walking a lot. My little one was super excited to see a real castle, where a real king and queen lived.
On the way to the Palace, we came across the Jardines de Sabatini (Sabatini gardens) which are part of the Royal Palace. The gardens are open to the public and M had a great time running around there.
The Palacio Real didn't disappoint! Although King Felipe VI and the Royal Family don't live here, M was content imagining that Elsa and Anna (Frozen reference) lived in this palace.
Opposite the Palace is the Plaza de Oriente, which is lined with statues of Gothic kings.
Puerta del Sol was next on the list. Another short walk from the Royal Palace. Puerta del Sol literally means Gate/Door of the Sun. This is the centre of Madrid's radial roads. Talk about all roads leading to Puerta del Sol, not Rome! It's also one of the busiest places in the city (think Times Square in New York City), complete with street performers and wonderful cafes! The road to Puerta del Sol is an interesting mix of high end brands, roadside shops and musicians.
Also singing their seductive siren song were the chocolaterias, the churrerias and the tapas bars!
Madrid was my first taste of Spain and it was delicious! How did you like this little virtual tour of Madrid? Let me know!
It was cold up in Madrid and Toledo but as we drove down south towards Andalucia, it warmed up, thankfully 🙂 I'm a little wary of putting my toddler's pictures up on the Internet. I'm that kind of mom 🙂 Thanks for that nice comment, Kalpanaa!
I had already added Spain to my must-visit list, but did not consider that I would need to learn a bit of Spanish or carry a dictionary – duly noted now. Thank you.
Loved this virtual tour, and that tune!
Hi Hema, have been waiting for your Spain posts! I've been caught up with the AToZChallenge, so tell me any other posts up? This was a lovely and detailed account of Madrid! Do I really have to learn Spanish? The Video was lovely! You've managed great with the kiddo!
Thanks, Kala! Yes! learn a few words of Spanish before you go or you'll have to mime a lot haha! The only place we found people speaking English (and Hindi!!) was Barcelona.
Lovely photos. Thanks for a grand virtual tour.
Madrid is a lovely city! I would love to go back. 😀 It is an easy city to navigate and I felt quite safe walking around too.


Shawn attended Pine Ridge Secondary School in Ontario suburb. Once, he was the Student of the Month there. He graduated from high school in 2016 and he has no plans of going to college yet.
Shawn Mendes is Canadian pop singer and songwriter, who was born in 1998 in the town of Pickering. His fame began in 2013 when he started posting the short videos of him performing popular songs on Vine. In fact, he became a star almost overnight and attracted millions of followers very quickly. Soon, he was noticed by a talent manager and signed a contract with Island Records label, where he released his first single in summer of 2014. His debut album was released in 2015 and skyrocketed to top positions in the USA and Canadian music charts. His second album followed in 2016 and it was a great success as well.
Mother: his mom's name is Karen. She is English and she works in real estate industry.
Father: his dad's name is Manuel. He is a businessman of Portuguese origin. Both of his parents are Shawn's good friends and great support.
Siblings: Shawn has a little sister named Aaliyah, who is also quite active in social media, including musical.ly app and Vine. She was born in 2003. Shawn often appears with her in his videos.
As of 2017, Shawn claims that he is single and he had no serious relationship yet. However, he was rumored of dating many girls, including Lauren Giraldo, Bethany Mota, Camila Cabello, and even superstar Taylor Swift. None of these rumors were confirmed. He also said that his celebrity crushes are Emma Watson and Rachel McAdams. Taking into consideration Shawn's openness and honesty when it comes to answering questions about his sexual experiences, we can say for sure he is not lying about being single. Now he's dating Laura Webster.
Shawn's approximate net worth is more than 3 million dollars. He makes money on music sales, concerts, his social media with a massive audience of followers, sponsored content, and merchandise, which is sold on his website for $15-150.
Place of living: Shawn has most recently moved into a condo in Toronto, so he no longer lives with his parents. Also, he was born into Toronto, and raised in Pickering, where you have that he was born and raised in Pickering.
He was a part of Magcon touring group.
He speaks three languages well: Portuguese, English, and French.
His celebrity crush is Emma Watson.
He often carries his favorite stuffed toy with him. It is a lion toy he calls Leo.
He says he has an alter-ego named Benito. It helps him to appear serious on photos.
He just hates tomatoes and advises everyone not to eat them.
One of his biggest influences is Ed Sheeran. It is interesting that Ed appreciates Shawn's talent too. The two even had dinner together.
He dreams of collaborating with Eminem one day, more than that, he says he would die for that opportunity.
He went on tour with Taylor Swift in 2014 and after that, rumors started spreading about the two being in love.
He played hockey once but now he hates this kind of sport because he was bad at skating and it was just embarrassing for him.
He has a tattoo of a guitar on his arm.
What is Shawn's full name?
His middle name is Peter Raul. He got the middle name Raul in honor of his father's Portuguese roots.
How did Shawn become so popular?
At the beginning of his career, he posted 6-second long videos of himself playing music on Vine. Despite being that short, these videos got a lot of attention due to Shawn's talent, charisma, and, of course, his handsome appearance. Each of his videos scored millions of views and Shawn on his turn got millions of followers. Soon after that, he attracted the attention of his first manager and officially became a star.
How come Shawn has no girlfriend?
Shawn is now focused on his career and his music. He may have some affairs, of course, but he would not reveal them to public for some personal reasons.
What are his music influences?
Among his biggest influences Shawn mentions Ed Sheeran and Justin Timberlake.
In 2014, Shawn launched a campaign against depression and low self-esteem. He also helped to raise money to build a school in Ghana.
Shawn won several awards, including Breakout and iHeartRadio Awards, two MTV Awards, and three award for his music videos.
What music instruments does he play?
He learned to play guitar when he was 13. He did it by himself using YouTube tutorials. He is also good at playing the piano.
What are Shawn's comments on his songs?
Shawn says that he is proud of his music works. Also, in an interview, he described "Understand" song as the most personal of all, where he revealed all his true feelings about his childhood, his friends, and family. The process of recording his albums was the most memorable and pleasant experience he had in life.
How many albums and songs did he release?
In 2017, Shawn has already released 2 albums. They are "Handwritten" and "Illuminate", both of which consist of 12 songs. Almost all of these songs are written exclusively by Shawn himself.
Has he got a star fever after he became famous?
Shawn claims that fame hasn't changed him in any way. He doesn't think he is superior to others and he even wears the same clothes he used to wear before.
Shawn is going to focus on his music career, writing songs, and performing live on stage. One day, he wants to get married and have children.


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Special honour for Penrith icon Ron Mulock
Nicola Barton
September 19, 2018, 16:26
Mayor John Thain at Ron Mulock Oval today. Photo: Melinda Jane
Penrith icon Ron Mulock has been recognised with the naming of the oval at Lord Sheffield Circuit, within the Thornton Estate, in his honour.
Councillors, family and friends gathered at the newly named Ron Mulock Oval on Wednesday to acknowledge his significant impact on the community.
Penrith Mayor, John Thain, said Mr Mulock was a true inspiration.
"It is a real pleasure to be here today to remember Ron and to name this oval in his honour. I can think of few people more worthy of being remembered in this lasting and significant way," he said.
A hugely popular politician and Panthers Life Member, Mr Mulock brought about significant positive change for Penrith.
Mr Mulock's son, Mark Mulock, thanked the Mayor and Councillors, and said it was a great honour for their family to have Ron honoured in such a way.
"What was really special about him was his involvement with the community," he said.
"The one thing about Ron was this, he always put Penrith's interests above self interests. He had a very simple motto, 'If it's good for Penrith, then do it', and if he was here today he would encourage Penrith leaders to do just that."
Cr Thain joined Mr Mulock's daughter, Jane Mulock, and widow, Desley Mulock, to unveil the plaque in his memory.
Photo: Melinda Jane
A graduate of Western Sydney University, Nicola Barton is a news journalist with the Western Weekender, primarily covering crime and politics.


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La rue de l'Avre est une rue du  de Paris, dans le quartier de Grenelle.

Situation et accès
La rue de l'Avre commence boulevard de Grenelle, au nord-est, au niveau de la station de métro aérien La-Motte-Picquet - Grenelle, et se termine rue Letellier, au sud-ouest. Elle est longue de  et large de .

Ce site est desservi par les stations de métro La Motte-Picquet - Grenelle et Avenue Émile Zola.

Origine du nom
Son nom honore la rivière normande du même nom, l'Avre, ancienne frontière historique du duché de Normandie, située à la limite entre la Normandie et la région Centre-Val de Loire. En 1893 avait en effet été inauguré l'aqueduc de l'Avre, ouvrage d'art réalisé notamment par Fulgence Bienvenüe et Gustave Eiffel qui, depuis cette époque, achemine des eaux de source captées dans le bassin de l'Avre vers la capitale pour ses besoins en eau potable.

Historique
Anciennement dénommée « passage Fougeat », elle fut appelée « rue de l'Avre » en 1894.

Bâtiments remarquables et lieux de mémoire
 Georges Ripart, dessinateur et graveur, naît passage Fougeat le .

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Vervet monkeys are one of South Africa's five indigenous primates, though their numbers are declining due to laboratory testing, use as traditional medicine, being sold in the illegal pet trade, or being shot by farmers as vermin. As an integral part of the South African ecological system, it's vital that these animals be protected.
This volunteer program brings you to a wildlife rehabilitation and conservation center in the Waterberg district north of Pretoria, where you will help with a variety of tasks such as cleaning the grounds and cages, preparing food, making enrichment tools, building and repairing enclosures, and more. The center is home to more than 300 vervet monkeys as well as lesser bush babies and Chacma baboons. You will work alongside a team of dedicated staff, field guide students, fellow volunteers, and local veterinarians to take in injured and orphaned monkeys, form troops, and release rehabilitated troops to friendly game farms.
Protecting vervet monkeys is vitally important to the South African ecosystem: their messy eating habits distribute food from high places to the ground for ground-feeding animals, and they provide natural insect control by eating the eggs and larvae of many species - they also help with germination, pollination, and dispersal of various flora.
The Wildlife Care and Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation Facility currently is home to more than 300 monkeys, and to date has rescued, rehabilitated, and released 13 troops (about 300 monkeys) to friendly game farms. You will be part of important work in giving these animals a second life after losing their freedom due to habitat destruction, illegal shooting, snares, electrocution, or the illegal pet and traditional medicine trade.
You should be in reasonably good health to take part in this program, and you should be prepared for the monkeys to express their emotions through biting and getting you dirty.
You will fly into O.R. Tambo International Airport, where you can either plan your own travels to the project site at Bela Bela, or coordinate with Khaya Volunteer Projects to arrange airport transfer.
Once you arrive onsite, you will have a tour of the compound, meet the staff, and meet the other volunteers that you'll work with during your stay. The team will train you in the different tasks you will take on, with new assignments and projects given to you based on project needs as well as your interests and abilities.
This project is based in the bush on a privately-owned wildlife reserve. You will stay in one of two dormitory-style, gender-separated rooms in the volunteer house, which includes ensuite bathrooms and a kitchen and lounge areas. Private bedrooms are available for an additional fee, and internet access is available for a daily or weekly rate. During the weekends, you're invited to hang out at the bar, play a game of pool, or go swimming. Three meals per day are included with your program fee, and volunteers share cooking and cleaning duties.
Because the house is based onsite at the volunteer project, you can expect to see monkeys, baboons, porcupines, zebra, and other animals - and because some of the orphaned monkeys need 24/7 care, there may be some living in the house with you.
Volunteers will be staying in a bedroom that accommodates up to 4 people.


Research Report No. 55. Washington DC: The National Endowment for the Arts, March 2012.
A standard weakness of the literature, however, has been a dearth of large-scale, longitudinal studies following the same populations over time, tracking the outcomes of students who received intensive arts exposure or arts learning compared with students who did not. The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth is a partial attempt to fill this knowledge gap. The report's authors, James Catterall et al., use four large national databases to analyze the relationship between arts involvement and academic and social achievements.
Catterall, James S., Susan A. Dumais and Gillian Hampden-Thompson. "The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth: Findings from Four Longitudinal Studies." Research Report No. 55. Washington DC: The National Endowment for the Arts, March 2012.


Single phase geothermal fluids sampled in 2007 from 1500m depth in Well RN-12 of the Reykjanes geothermal system in Iceland show large differences in dissolved copper, zinc and iron concentrations when compared with fluid sampled from the wellhead. Equilibrium modeling of the samples taken at depth indicate that the fluid was supersaturated in sulfide minerals even at moderately acidic pH values, suggesting that the deep samples, as collected, are out of equilibrium. Wellhead sample reconstructions indicate a well-bottom pH of about 5.5 at 295°C, but a pH of 3.6 at saturation with chalcopyrite, bornite, pyrite and sphalerite would be required to account for the large concentrations of Cu, Zn and Fe in the down-well samples. This acidic value needed for the high metal concentrations is not realistic in this naturally buffered system, likely indicating contamination in the downhole analysis.


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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for King Hussein I of Jordan
Nomination of John R. McKean To Be a Governor of the United States Postal Service
Toasts at the State Dinner Honoring King Hussein I of Jordan
Remarks on the Departure of King Hussein I of Jordan
Statement on Signing the Veterans' Health Care, Training, and Small Business Loan Act of 1981
Proclamation 4882 -- National Family Week
Appointments & Nominations, November 5, 1981
Letter to the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the Situation in Zimbabwe
Nominations & Appointments, November 6, 1981
Statement About Extension of the Voting Rights Act
Message to the Congress Reporting Budget Deferrals and a Rescission
Exchange with Reporters About Extension of the Voting Rights Act
Remarks at a Republican Fundraising Reception in New York, New York
Remarks in New York, New York, at the 84th Annual Irish American Historical Society
Remarks at the Reopening of the Press Briefing Room at the White House
Remarks at a Ceremony Commemorating the Initiation of the Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program
Executive Order 12332 -- Establishment of the National Productivity Advisory Committe
Appointment of the Membership of the National Productivity Advisory Committee, and Designation of the Chairman and Executive Secretary
The President's News Conference
Announcement of the Decision To Use Federal Facilities at Fort Drum, New York, as a Temporary Holding Facility for Illegal Aliens
Remarks at the Dedication of the New ABC Building for the Washington Bureau
Message to the Congress Concerning the Continuation of the Iran Emergency
Proclamation 4883 -- Thanksgiving Day, 1981
Memorandum About the Fiscal Year 1983 Budget
Message to the Congress Reporting a Budget Deferral
Nominations & Appointments, November 13, 1981
Exchange With Reporters Concerning Assistant to the President Richard V. Allen
Remarks to the Astronauts On Board the Space Shuttle Columbia During its Second Voyage
Remarks at a "Salute to a Stronger America" Republican Fundraising Dinner in Houston, Texas
Proclamation 4884 -- Continuation of Temporary Duty Increase on the Importation Into the United States of Certain High-Carbon Ferrochromium
Nomination of Three Judges of the United States Tax Court
Exchange With Reporters at the Winston Ranch in Sabinal, Texas
Message to the Congress Transmitting Reports Concerning Civilian and Military Pay Increases
Nominations, November 16, 1981
Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Luis Herrera Campíns of Venezuela
Statement on America's All-Volunteer Armed Forces
Message to the Congress on a Proposed Amendment to the Internal Revenue Code Regarding a Canadian Tax Law Provision
Toasts at the State Dinner for President Luis Herrera Campíns of Venezuela
Remarks to Members of the National Press Club on Arms Reduction and Nuclear Weapons
Remarks to Reporters Following Meetings with President Luis Herrera Campíns of Venezuela
Remarks to Reporters Upon Receiving a Thanksgiving Turkey from the National Turkey Federation
Remarks at a Dinner Honoring the Republican Majority in the Senate
Interview with Reporters on Federalism
Remarks at the Dedication of the James Madison Memorial Building of the Library of Congress
Remarks Following a "In Performance at the White House" Concert
Exchange With Reporters on the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 1982 Appropriations
Remarks to Reporters Announcing the Veto of the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 1982 Appropriations
Message to the House of Representatives on the Veto of the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 1982 Appropriations
Exchange With Reporters on the Extension of the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 1982 Appropriations
Remarks by Telephone to the Republican Governors Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana
Statement on the Procurement of Additional Stocks of Bauxite for the National Defense Stockpile
Message to the Senate Transmitting the Radio Regulations (Geneva, 1979)
Nomination of William Robert Casey, Jr., To Be United States Ambassador to Niger
Announcement of the United States Trade and Investment Mission to Africa
Appointment of Five Members of the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere, and Designation of Chairman and Vice Chairman
Appointment of Two Members of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Trade
Statement on Food Assistance for Poland
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Grand Theft Auto Online is currently the most famous multiplayer game. Rockstar has been doing very well since the launch of Grand Theft Auto V. The developer has been providing new in-game content to the players regularly to keep the community up and running. Rockstar would be releasing a free automatic Grand Theft Auto Online Capture Update today.
Rockstar would be releasing a new title update for Grand Theft Auto Online today, the update would bring with it new "Capture" Modes, latest addition to the collection of Grand Theft Auto Online team-based modes. Grand Theft Auto Online Capture update would be released as a part of 1.8 title patch on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.
The update would include four new modes with twenty new missions. The modes, namely; Raid, Hold, GTA and Contend, are Grand Theft Auto-themed capture the flag based gameplay. Players would be given certain tasks such as stealing packages, weapons and vehicles and players would also have to prevent the opponents from completing the task before them. Below is the brief description of the Grand Theft Auto Online Capture Update modes given by Rockstar on its NewsWire.
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ISyE Ph.D. Student Dipayan Banerjee Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
June 15, 2020 | Atlanta, GA
Dipayan Banerjee, a rising second-year Ph.D. student studying operations research in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has been awarded a Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Banerjee, who has a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and management sciences from Northwestern University, is co-advised by UPS Professor of Logistics Alan Erera and Leo and Louise Benatar Early Career Professor and Associate Professor Alejandro Toriello.
"Dipayan is a rising researcher in logistics, and the NSF fellowship is yet another accolade testifying to his promising young career," said Toriello. "I look forward to working with him in the coming years in last-mile logistics and e-commerce, an exciting area where Dipayan has the potential to make a significant contribution."
Banerjee is studying the tactical design of last-mile delivery systems, which are a challenging supply chain problem. The last mile in a supply chain represents the transport of goods being delivered, for example, from a local warehouse to a home or business. Specifically, Banerjee is looking at issues related to designing delivery fleets and vehicle dispatch policies for cost-effective last-mile delivery within a particular region.
"You can pack a big truck full of bulk quantities of goods and efficiently transport them across the U.S.," Banerjee explained. "But getting the goods to a consumer's home is less efficient, since individual items are being delivered. You could also see the importance of last-mile logistics during the Covid-19 lockdowns, when so many people were ordering and receiving their groceries at home."
Beyond the demand dictated by the pandemic, Banerjee noted that e-commerce supply chains have become fundamental to the average person's life, and hundreds of companies ranging from bakeries to florists are responding accordingly.
"It's a really exciting time to be studying transportation and logistics systems," he says. "There are many fascinating new challenges being faced in the last mile as companies seek to deliver more and more goods on increasingly tighter deadlines. These include issue of accessibility and environmental sustainability. We also have so much data and advanced computing power at our disposal that wasn't available five or 10 years ago. I'm excited about the opportunity to develop new operations research approaches to solving these problems."
Established in 1951, the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is the oldest fellowship of its kind. The fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based graduate degrees at accredited U.S. institutions. Fellows receive a three-year annual stipend of $34,000, along with a $12,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees (paid to the institution), opportunities for international research and professional development, and the freedom to conduct their own research at any accredited U.S. institution of graduate education they choose.
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The historic principality of Moldavia lasted from the 14th to the 19th century. Only the region west of the river Prut is now within Romania, the eastern part was annexed by Russia in 1812 and is now the Republic of Moldova, also known by the name Bessarabia which was adopted in Russian times.
The ethnographic zones in the west within the sub-Carpathians have clear boundaries and distinct ethnographic features. Most of the territory is plateaux lands and hills separated by the major rivers hence the ethnography is more uniform, but there are still some interesting micro-zones. The south is part of the Bărăgan plain.
The zones of the northwest were part of the Hapsburg province of Bukowina from the 18th to 20th centuries and are still commonly referred to as Bucovina.
The place names in northern Moldavia give an indication of the extent of the early Slavic population by the -ăuți ending to Romanian place names, most of which have the -ovcy ending in their Ukrainian name. Interestingly, villages with the Romanian ending –ești have a distribution through Moldavia up to the line of Slavic place names.
Before Moldavia was founded
In the centuries before Moldavia was founded the northern regions were likely populated by a mixture of Romanians and Slavs, the Slavs post probably having migrated south from the Ukraine.
Most of the regions east of the Carpathians were at this time under the rule of the Cumans, but some areas Hungary claimed supremacy over. This lasted until the Mongol attacks of the mid-13th century after which it appears areas came under Slavic and Romanian rule.
There are occasional references that might indicate the presence of Slavs and Romanians before the founding of Moldavia. It is documented that in 1247 a Franciscan monk (Giovanni da Pian del Carpine) met a Romanian voivode called Olaha who is thought to have been in Moldavia. Histories of Romania sometimes refer to a Vlach region of Țara Sepenițului in Pocuția in the early 14th century.
The founding of Moldavia in the 14th century
The Hungarian King, Charles Robert of Anjou, attempted to expand the influence of the Roman Catholic church and the Hungarian Empire east of the Carpathians after the fall of Cuman rule. There was an early military campaign under the command of Phynta de Mende in 1324. Three decades later in 1353 Dragoș, a Romanian Knez from Maramureș, was sent by the Hungarian King to found a new Moldavian voivode with the capital at Baia. Dragoș succeeded and extended the region northwards to RadăuȚi.
A few years later in 1359 Bogdan a Romanian voivode of Cuhea in Maramureș who had fallen out with the Hungarian king, crossed the Carpathians, took control of the Romanian regions in Moldavia and succeeded in separating Moldavia from Hungarian control. Bogdan ruled the area from the river Ceremuș in the north down to the Black Sea in the south and east to the river Dniestr. These borders of Moldavia lasted for over six hundred years, until the 20th century. Bogdan's first capital was at Radăuți which he later moved to Suceava. His home village of Cuhea in Maramureș is now known as "Bogdan Voda".
The most significant voivodes of medieval Moldavia
Moldavia: toponyms -ești and -ăuți
Petru I founded the fortresses at Neamț and Suceava and in 1388 extended his rule to include the region of Pocuția, now in the Ukraine. Pocuția exchanged hands many times until the 16th century, and the mixing of Romanian and Slavic toponyms is still evidence of the changing border.
Stefan I successfully defended Moldavia against the Hungarians during an attempt to invade Moldavia in 1394 following Stefan I accepting suzerainty to the Polish King.
Alexandru cel Bun negotiated a peace treaty with Poland in 1411 and in 1420 defended Moldavia against the first attack by the Turks at Cetatea Alba. Around this time Hussite refugees from Poland and Hungary moved to Moldavia to escape religious persecution.
The most famous of the Moldavian voivodes is Ștefan cel Mare (1457-1504). He was victorious in 34 out of 36 battles against the Turks, and built a new church for each victory, thus creating the famous painted monasteries of northern Moldavia. The town of Hotin was returned to Moldavia in 1464 following a number of years in the Polish Empire. The last Hungarian campaign to re-establish suzerainty in Moldavia was in 1467 led by the Hungarian king Mathias Corvinus. He advanced along the Siret valley taking Bacău, Roman, and Târgu Neamț, but was defeated at Baia by Ștefan cel Mare. However, by 1473 the Moldavian and Transylvanian merchants had commercial freedom in each other's countries and in 1475 Mathias Corvinus and Ștefan cel Mare pledged support to each other against their enemies.
The town Huși (Huszváros) near the river Prut and Cioburciu (Csöbörcsök) on the bank of river Dniester have long history of Hungarian populations, some speculate they were founded in 1460 by the Hussites escaping from King Mátyás of Hungary.
The Turks seized Cetatea Albă in 1485 and in 1489 Ștefan cel Mare agreed to pay a tribute to the Ottoman Empire in return for autonomy. This southern part of Moldavia was originally known as Besarabia after the Wallachian voivode Besarab who previously ruled the region. This term was later used for the eastern part of Moldavia acquired by the Russians after the First World War.
Turkish rule of Moldavia
The whole of southern part of Moldavia became known as Bugeac under Turkish rule.
In 1538 the Turks joined by the Tartars invaded Moldavia. Petru Rareș (1527-1538), son of Ștefan cel Mare, defeated the Tartars, but he was betrayed by his boyars and had to flee to Transylvania and Moldavia was annexed by the Ottoman Empire. The capital was moved to Iași in 1565.
Through the periods of Tartar attacks, following battles with the Ottomans, domination by the Ottoman Empire, and internal squabbling between the boyars and voivodes much of Moldavia was left poor and many villages became depopulated. The most severe period of Turkish exploitation was between 1711 and 1824 when Phanariot (Greek) rulers were imposed by the Turks. The Phanariots were Greeks from the Phanar quarter in Constantinople.
Post Turkish breakup of Moldavia
Bucovina (Austrian Bukowina) 1775-1918
Following the end of Turkish rule, politics led to the regions of northern Bucovina, eastern Moldavia, and Bugeac changing hands a number of times and ending up outside the boundaries of modern Romania.
The Hapsburgs ruled northern Moldavia from Cernăuți from 1775 to 1918 which led to the current name of Bucovina for the region.
Russian Bessarabia 1812-1856
The Russo-Turkish peace treaty of 1812 incorporated the area between the Prut and Dniester, now termed Bessarabia, into the Czarist Empire for the first time.
At the Congress of Paris in 1856 the southern districts often collectively referred to as Bugeac were united with Romania.
At the Congress of Berlin in 1878 southern districts often collectively referred to as Bugeac was incorporated into the Czarist Empire in return for Romania retaining Dobrogea.
Soviet Republic of Moldova 1940-1991
In 1940 the Soviet government send an ultimatum to Romania, and the regions of Eastern Moldavia (Besarabia) and northern Bucovina became parts of the USSR.
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Zaytoven sat down with VIBE for a Facebook Live chat.
Legendary Atlanta producer and longtime Gucci Mane producer Zaytoven recently stopped by the VIBE office for a sit-down on Facebook Live.
Along with a producer he has taken under his wing, Cassius Jay, Zay opened up about Gucci Mane's new found sobriety and working on the Trap God's post prison album, Everybody Lookin.
The OG says he has learned to embrace the "Trap" producer label, and says he's learned to take it all in stride.
"And what I learned is every other genre of music is coming to the trap, they want a piece of the trap music. So I'mma stick to this and own it," he continued.
Zay goes on to talk about him and Cassius Jay's upcoming "Trap Jazz" album, mimics of his style, and his book "A to Zay." He also drove home a strong point by explaining how Gucci's newfound soberity has been his biggest blessing.


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"A New Paradigm": How Netflix and Apple Are Upending Hollywood Hierarchy With Studio Deals
December 6, 2018 Technology
Paramount and A24 agreeing to produce original films for the digital giants represents an about-face in the traditional pecking order and signals a major shift in the entertainment industry.
In the future, when we chart the year the movie business changed, we may thank — or blame —Noah Centineo. That's because the square-jawed heartthrob's teen romantic comedy for Netflix, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, is pointing the way toward a new hierarchy in Hollywood, one in which the 106-year-old studio behind movies like The Godfather and Transformers produces original films for a streaming service.
In a Viacom earnings call on Nov. 16, Paramount Pictures CEO Jim Gianopulos described a new, multipicture deal his studio had set — not with a producer or star, but with Netflix. At a time when competitors Disney and Warner Bros. are withholding their movies from Netflix to feed their own future streaming services, Paramount is trying another tactic: becoming a ready supplier in exchange for what Gianopulos called "an incremental revenue stream."
A day earlier, A24, the 6-year-old independent-minded company behind such art-house hits asLady Bird, Hereditary, Moonlight and Eighth Grade, signed its own deal to produce a slate of films for Apple.
Taken together, the deals represent a major shift in the industry: Movie studios are no longer making films just for themselves, but for the deep-pocketed technology companies that have become Hollywood's latest conquistadors. And it's not hard to visualize a time soon when an iconic studio like Paramount becomes a mere supplier.
"This is the year where the movie business takes on a new paradigm," says Tuna Amobi, senior analyst for investment firm CFRA Research. The deals are a reaction to 2018's seismic changes — Disney's acquisition of Fox assets, AT&T's of Time Warner and the announcement of the streaming services both companies intend to launch. "Even Apple is taking note," says Amobi. "Everyone is trying to withstand the onslaught. Everyone is playing offense and defense."
One of the first movies being discussed for the Paramount-Netflix deal will be a sequel to To All the Boys I've Loved Before (the first film was made by Awesomeness, which Viacom acquired in August, and the new movie likely will retain the Awesomeness banner). Paramount has supplied its library titles to Netflix for years and has recently relied on the streaming company to bail the studio out of some expensive projects — as when Netflix bought Martin Scorsese's 2019 crime film The Irishman for $105 million while it was still in development and its budget was ballooning, then committed another $20  million to the project.
In producing new films designed for Netflix from the greenlighting stage, Paramount will mine its IP and creative relationships to make movies that might not justify the expense of a theatrical release, most likely the decent dramas and mid-budget movies that have a hard time luring audiences in a marketplace driven by tentpoles.
Some potential sellers have mixed feelings about Paramount's new arrangement, seeing it less as a savvy solution for a studio en route to profitability after years on its heels and more as a last gasp. "I don't want Paramount to be in trouble," says an agency source. "Losing another distributor would be a disaster. But this feels like a Band-Aid."
Apple and A24, both notoriously tight-lipped, have shared virtually nothing about their deal, including where these movies will be seen — in theaters, on a streaming service or on some yet-to-be announced Apple product. For Apple, which has already committed to spend $1 billion this year on content, A24 represents an asset that, at least theoretically, you can't buy in the movie business: taste.
"Apple is projecting an aesthetic by committing first to A24," says Jason Squire, author of The Movie Business Book and professor at USC's School of Cinematic Arts. "They're making a statement that they are committed to these mid-range, independent movies."
Though the A24 deal is a tiny transaction for Apple, the largest company in the world, it's part of a pivotal retrenchment in the movie industry — how Apple and Netflix deploy their billions is already reshaping the next generation of film.
Reference: holloywoodreporter.com


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Kung Fu Man also known as Kung Fu Hero is a 2012 Chinese-American Kung Fu film. This film was directed by Yuen Cheung-yan and Ning Ying and produced by Keanu Reeves, and starring Tiger Chen, Jiang Mengjie, Arman Darbo, Chyna Mccoy and Vanessa Branch.

Plot
It tells the story of the Chinese Kung Fu Man Chen Ping who protects a young boy named "Christophe" from his kidnappers.

Cast
 Tiger Chen as Chen Ping, the Kung Fu Man.
 Jiang Mengjie as Liu Jie, an English teacher in a local school.
 Arman Darbo as Christophe, the boy who was kidnapped.
 Yuen Cheung-yan as Wu San
 Vanessa Branch as the main members of the kidnapping group.
 Igor Darbo as the main members of the kidnapping group.
 Andre McCoy as the main members of the kidnapping group.
 Lin Shen as Liu Jie's boyfriend.

Production
The film shot the scene in Dali City, Yunnan Province, China.

The film fared poorly at the box office.

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The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter
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The Education of Little Tree tells of a boy orphaned very young, who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depression."Little Tree" as his grandparents call him is shown how to hunt and survive in the mountains, to respect nature in the Cherokee Way, taking only what is needed, leaving the rest for nature to run its course.Little Tree also learns the often callous ways of white businessmen and tax collectors, and how Granpa, in hilarious vignettes, scares them away from his illegal attempts to enter the cash economy. Granma teaches Little Tree the joys of reading and education. But when Little Tree is taken away by whites for schooling, we learn of the cruelty meted out to Indian children in an attempt to assimilate them and of Little Tree's perception of the Anglo world and how it differs from the Cherokee Way. A classic of its era, and an enduring book for all ages, The Education of Little Tree has now been redesigned for this twenty-fifth anniversary edition
Release Date:August 2001
Publisher:University of New Mexico Press
Length:216 Pages
Dimensions:8.0" x 0.5" x 5.5"
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