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Who are you? How did you start doing this job?
In 1997 I opened my photographic studio, and over the years and with experience I created a style of my own on professional wedding photography services. Then published my first book "Emotions of lights and shadows reportage of a wedding city". Since 2011, with the entry into International Associations of Wedding Photographers I have concentrated my work towards wedding photojournalism, to tell the wedding day in its authenticity and immediacy.
What is your style? Do you take spontaneous photos or pose?
I realize the photo shoot for wedding in photojournalistic style, with spontaneous shots. When people pose they inevitably become rigid, embarrassed, unnatural. This is why I love to capture the emotions of people with "stolen" photos, taken on the fly, to capture their emotions, their authenticity and their true personality in one shot. I photograph the day as it unfolds, without interfering with the marriage programs. I often use unusual techniques to make some photos of your wedding real unique works of art, created only for the occasion. As a personal taste, I prefer black and white, but obviously I make color photographs, in which I prefer the strong contrasts that make the images more suggestive and striking. Or candid and romantic images with soft colors. In any case, family photos should never be missing; and guest groups, if you request it. The goal of my work is to amaze you by giving you photographs that go beyond your imagination and your expectations.
How do you behave if we are uncomfortable with the lens?
I am not an intrusive photographer, rarely spouses and their guests notice my presence. The moments in which I will obviously be in action? During photos with relatives; but don't worry, I will give you all the indications to be natural and spontaneous.
Can you take pictures if it rains?
Of course! I'm used to working in any situation. My photographs depict emotions, moods, alchemy between spouses, the landscape is simply the background. If you are happy and in love, this is what you will see in the photos.
Where can we meet to define everything?
How many will you be at my wedding?
For the photo shoot we will always be on duty. The second photographer will be the responsible shoulder that accompanies me, as well as acting as my assistant.
How do you deliver the photo shoot?
What kind of albums do you propose?
For the albums I propose the traditional book or blocks. They are all made by very valid artisans with high quality materials, in various formats and sizes. I prefer to give the engaged couple the freedom to choose what best reflects their tastes and their budget.
I ask for the reimbursement of the living expenses of the trip if I have to move a lot or if it is necessary the overnight stay, indicating a clear and defined figure in the estimate phase.
Will you come, Nino Lombardo, to our wedding?
Absolutely, I never delegate my work to other colleagues. Mine is a job that is not transferable to other photographers, however good: everyone has his own style, his eye, his sensitivity. If you choose me it's because you like my way of photographing: that's why I have to take pictures.
Yes, I chose a video operator of my absolute confidence, which reflects my photographic style and with whom I have been working alongside for some time. I personally follow the video production and editing, to create a wedding video that is a moving story of your most beautiful day.
Can we request additional services?
Certainly. Marriage is such a magical situation that it is important to stop the memory of these moments, not limited to the day of the ceremony and the reception. This is why I also deal with the engagement photo session and the day after the wedding, the first day as a married couple (trash the dress). Other situations in which to create memorable photographs are the Save the Date to announce the wedding date and the Photo Booth to entertain the guests during the wedding reception.
We don't live in your city, how do we see the photographs? How do you organize the delivery of the album?
You can view, select and download all the photos via a secure and private web gallery, which you can access with user and password. And we will keep in touch via e-mail or with a Skype call. For the delivery of the album for years I entrust my shipments all over the world, to Mail Boxes, which will deliver directly to your home. I will give you the exact shipping cost based on the type of album you have chosen.
We will arrange the delivery date for the photo shoot together. On average the delivery time of the finished work takes place within 3/4 weeks. It can be a little more in times when I am often around photo reports, because I personally take care of all post-production interventions, and I like to deliver a perfect job.
How is the procedure for reserving a date?
After signing the commission and paying the deposit we can reserve the date. If you want a few days to decide (it is understandable, this is an important choice) I can set a note with your telephone number, if someone else requests the same day, you will be notified!
The first step is to fill out the contact form to find out the availability of the date and the cost of the photo shoot for your wedding. Then I will send you the data to make the first deposit and block the date. All conveniently online.
I am a professional wedding photographer based in Sicily. Travel in Italy and abroad to realize the wedding photo service wherever you decide to get married.


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Ariel Anbar to receive 2019 European science innovation award
Arizona State University President's Professor Ariel Anbar has been selected to receive the 2019 Science Innovation Award from the European Association of Geochemistry (EAG). This award recognizes scientists who have recently made a particularly important and innovative breakthrough in geochemistry.
Melatonin receptor research could point to a better night's sleep
An international team of scientists, including Wei Liu from Arizona State University's School of Molecular Sciences, has shed much-needed light on melatonin's effects, opening the door to the development of new drugs for sleep disorders and other health issues affected by melatonin. They developed 3D models of the tiny antennae — called receptors — on the surface of cells that synchronize the body's internal clock with the day and night cycle.
Using DNA templates to harness the sun's energy
In a recent paper published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, a team of researchers led by Hao Yan, Yan Liu and Neal Woodbury of the School of Molecular Sciences and Biodesign Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics at Arizona State University report significant progress in optimizing systems that mimic the first stage of photosynthesis, capturing and harnessing light energy from the sun.
Sci-fi evolves into technology with new ASU Center for Materials of the Universe
Oct. 1, 2019, is almost 50 years to the day since a precocious assistant professor named Alexandra Navrotsky started her independent career at Arizona State University's Department of Chemistry (now the School of Molecular Sciences). On that day, Navrotsky, now a member of the National Academy of Sciences, will return to ASU to head the new one-of-a-kind Center for Materials of the Universe.
ASU emeritus professor, colleague receive Aminoff Prize from Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has just awarded the 2019 Gregori Aminoff Prize in Crystallography to ASU Emeritus Regents' Professor Michael O'Keeffe and Professor Omar M. Yaghi, of the University of California, Berkeley, "for their fundamental contributions to the development of reticular chemistry." The honor was personally awarded by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
ASU partners with Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings to initiate one-of-a-kind Global KAITEKI Center
A unique center officially opens on April 3 at Arizona State University, housed within the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability.The Global KAITEKI Center is funded by Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) and its group's think tank and research institute, the KAITEKI Institute, and led by Professor George Stephanopoulos, who holds joint positions in the School of Molecular Sciences and the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Innovative online biochemistry degree recognized for increasing access to education
In 2016, the School of Molecular Sciences at Arizona State University embarked on a journey to change how biochemistry could be taught and create opportunities for students who thought that a bachelor's degree was out of reach unless they went the traditional route of a brick-and-mortar school. That fall, pilot online general chemistry courses for biochemistry majors were offered for the first time, followed by online organic chemistry the following spring. These pilot courses were the precursor to a much larger project — to deliver a fully online biochemistry program with an in-person lab.
Programmable 'Legos' of DNA and protein building blocks create novel 3D cages
The structure of DNA is very simple and lacks the diversity of proteins that make up most natural cages, like viruses. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to control the assembly of proteins with the precision of DNA. That is, until recently. Nicholas Stephanopoulos — an assistant professor in Arizona State University's Biodesign Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, and the School of Molecular Sciences — and his team built a cage constructed from both protein and DNA building blocks through the use of covalent protein-DNA conjugates.
SMS professors, Anne Jones and Ian Gould, receive Faculty Teaching Achievement Award
Anne Jones and Ian Gould of The College's School of Molecular Sciences will be jointly awarded the Faculty Teaching Achievement Award, for an innovative new approach to pre-med education.
Plucky science: Researchers' nanotweezers used in detection of conformational changes
Biomolecules, such as DNA and proteins, are not static structures. They undergo complex conformational changes that are essential to their functioning and the signaling pathways they belong to. Understanding these changes is pivotal to a deeper comprehension of how the body works and could eventually shed light on certain diseases that afflict us.
Conducting research: Exploring charge flow through proteins
In a new study, Stuart Lindsay and his colleagues at Arizona State University explore a surprising property of proteins — one that has only recently come to light. In research appearing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, the group demonstrates electrical conductance through proteins poised between a pair of electrodes.
Stories of the Grand Canyon
Feb. 26 marks the centennial of Grand Canyon National Park and the sesquicentennial of John Wesley Powell's expedition down the Colorado River. Literally and figuratively, it's Arizona's biggest attraction. Naturally, it draws the attention of artists, faculty, and scientists from Arizona State University, the state's biggest university.
Ancient rocks provide clues to Earth's early history
Oxygen in the form of the oxygen molecule (O2), produced by plants and vital for animals, is thankfully abundant in Earth's atmosphere and oceans. Researchers studying the history of O2 on Earth, however, know that it was relatively scarce for much of our planet's 4.6 billion-year existence. So when, and in what environments, did O2 begin to build up on Earth?
ASU research collaboration is expanding design strategies in structural DNA nanotechnology
Arizona State University's Assistant Professor Petr Sulc of the School of Molecular Sciences and the Biodesign Institute recently collaborated with Assistant Professor Thorsten L. Schmidt of Kent State, formerly of Technische Universität Dresden, Germany, to study structural DNA nanotechnology.
X-ray laser study identifies crystalline intermediate in our 'pathway to breathing'
Scientists from Arizona State University's School of Molecular Sciences, in collaboration with colleagues from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, have captured for the first time snapshots of crystal structures of intermediates in the biochemical pathway that enables us to breathe.
Four ASU faculty named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors
Exemplifying Arizona State University's commitment to innovation and impact, four faculty members have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). David Allee, Sidney Hecht, Jianming Liang and Nongjian Tao join an elite group of faculty, scientists and administrators from NAI member institutions in the inaugural class of 66 Senior Members.
7-year School of Molecular Sciences collaboration bears new fruit
In an academic field where female researchers comprise a talented minority, two professors from Arizona State University's School of Molecular Sciences are making an impact. Rebekka Wachter and Marcia Levitus have been collaborating for seven years, with several co-authored, highly rated publications to their credit.
ASU team uses synthetic biology to elucidate the complexities of cell function
Arizona State University's Professor Giovanna Ghirlanda and Assistant Professor Matthias Heyden, both of the School of Molecular Sciences, and Associate Professor Sara Vaiana of the Department of Physics are viewing our cells through a new lens, enabling them to gain novel insight into the mechanisms of several cellular activities.
Better drug to save mothers' lives during childbirth may be on the way
Postpartum bleeding is the world's leading cause of death for women during and after childbirth, and the third-leading cause in the United States alone. Development of a safer drug to counter postpartum bleeding may be on the horizon, based on new research by Arizona State University, the Bridge Institute at the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience and the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory based at Stanford University. The work appears in the journal Nature Chemical Biology.
SMS assistant professor exemplifies cutting-edge molecular science research
In the fall of 2015, Stephanopoulos joined Arizona State University and the School of Molecular Sciences, then known as the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, as an assistant professor. His research interests are protein/peptide-DNA nanotechnology for novel bioactive materials, medicine, energy and nanorobotics. The CMDB provided fertile ground for getting his exact research program off the ground, and Yan was building up a network of top-notch colleagues and young faculty.
Putting DNA on autopilot
Nature has made extravagant use of a simple molecule — DNA, the floor plan of all earthly life.Inventive researchers have used the same base-pairing properties that bond two strands of DNA into the familiar double helix to build innumerable useful structures at the nanometer scale.
Inspiring sustainability action through virtual field trips
Arizona State University sustainability scientists Rimjhim Aggarwal and Ariel Anbar were recently awarded a Grand Challenges Explorations grant, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This grant enables the professors to pilot a project that will train students to create virtual field trips as a way to narrate their own place-based stories regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and share with peers globally to motivate youth action.
SMS Assistant Professor Guo decoding biological puzzles through single-cell proteomics
Researchers across the country are looking for ways to successfully find the pieces to the biological puzzle of diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's, as the demand for precise diagnosis and treatment options grow. Research in the field of single-cell proteomics is advancing quickly to try to meet those demands. At Arizona State University, Assistant Professor Jia Guo with the School of Molecular Sciences is one of several scientists looking at ways proteomics can help us understand disease development and specifically differentiation in stem cells.
Peter Buseck awarded 2019 Roebling Medal
The 2019 Roebling Medal, the highest award of the Mineralogical Society of America for outstanding original research in mineralogy, is being awarded to Arizona State University Regents' Professor Peter Buseck, who holds joint faculty appointments in the School of Molecular Sciences and the School of Earth and Space Exploration.
Joshua LaBaer has been named a 2018 NAI Fellow by the National Academy of Inventors
Arizona State University researchers Joshua LaBaer and Nathan Newman have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, the organization announced Monday. Election to NAI Fellow status is the highest professional accolade bestowed solely to academic inventors who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on the quality of life, economic development and welfare of society.
ASU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences acknowledges Fall 2018 Dean's Medalists
On Tuesday, December 10, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University will recognize its highest achieving students from the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities at the 2018 convocation ceremony. Each department and school within the college has selected a phenomenal student who has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to academic excellence during their time at ASU. Alexis Ramirez, a biochemistry major, is selected as the Fall 2018 Dean's Medalist for SMS.
A new light on significantly faster computer memory devices
In an article published online on November 30 in Science Advances, a team of scientists from Arizona State University's School of Molecular Sciences and Germany offer an explanation of how a particular phase-change memory (PCM) material can work a thousand times faster than current flash computer memory, while being significantly more durable with respect to the number of daily read-writes.
Regents' Professor receives Otto Shott Research Award
Arizona State University School of Molecular Sciences Regents' Professor of chemistry and biochemistry C. Austen Angell has received the Otto Schott Research Award and an endowment with a unanimous vote from the board of trustees for his impressive work on dynamics and processes in liquids.
ASU professor wins grants to elucidate the magic of proteins
For Arizona State University's Dmitry Matyushov, professor in the School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) and the Department of Physics, years of studying how electrons make their way through some important protein molecules has been recently rewarded with two major grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy (DOE).
ASU geoscientists discover an overlooked source for Earth's water
Where did Earth's global ocean come from? A team of Arizona State University geoscientists led by Peter Buseck, Regents' Professor in ASU's School of Molecular Sciences and School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) has found an answer in a previously neglected source. The team has also discovered that our planet contains considerably more hydrogen, a proxy for water, than scientists previously thought.
Tying the knot: New DNA nanostructures
In new research appearing in the journal Nature Communications, Hao Yan, a researcher at Arizona State University, and his colleagues Fei Zhang and Xiaodong Qi and others describe a method for coaxing segments of single-stranded DNA into complex 2D and 3D knotted structures.
Alexandra Ros receives Innovation Award
Arizona State University's Alexandra Ros has received the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies Innovation Award for her paper and presentation, "Electrically Triggered Water-in-Oil Droplets for Serial Femtosecond Crystallography."
Tempe Town Lake sends message in a bottle
With over 1,200 samples of water, SMS Professor Hilairy Hartnett's work with the Central Arizona Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research Program hopes to better understand what it takes to maintain the ecological health of a man-made lake in one of the hottest regions of the United States.
ASU team unravels key mysteries of spider silk
Scientists at Arizona State University are celebrating their recent success on the path to understanding what makes the fiber that spiders spin — weight for weight — at least five times as strong as steel. One of the fundamental mysteries of spider silk that has limited scientists' ability to produce artificial silks of the quality of natural silks has just been explained by researchers in ASU's School of Molecular Sciences in collaboration with a team from San Diego State University and Northwestern University.
Nick Stephanopoulos receives 2018 NIH New Innovator Award
ASU Professors Nicholas Stephanopoulos, assistant professor in the School of Molecular Sciences, and Rizal Hariadi, assistant professor in the Department of Physics, both researchers in the Biodesign Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, were announced as recipients of the 2018 NIH New Innovator Award.
First experiments at Europe's new X-ray laser reveal structure of antibiotic-disabling enzyme
An international collaboration led by the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, or DESY, with participation from Arizona State University's Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery, the Department of Physics and the School of Molecular Sciences, has announced the results of the first scientific experiments at Europe's new X-ray free-electron laser, the European XFEL.
ASU scientists explore carbon's next frontier with Keck Foundation funding
Recently, Jones and her team of Peter Buseck, Scott Sayres, Tim Steimle and Tara Pilarisetty received a $1 million award from the Keck Foundation together with additional ASU matching funds to lead an ASU effort to further explore carbon's potential.
Professor Michael O'Keeffe wins Aminoff Prize in crystallography
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced that ASU Emeritus Regents' Professor O'Keeffe and Yaghi, of the University of California, Berkeley, have won the prestigious Gregori Aminoff Prize in Crystallography for 2019, "for their fundamental contributions to the development of reticular chemistry."
Innovative in-person lab provides unique opportunity for ASU Online students
The School of Molecular Sciences launched a fully online biochemistry bachelor's degree program in fall 2017, the very first in the U.S.. This summer, the first cohort of online B.S. Biochemistry degree students came to the Arizona State campus to take part in a new, innovative in-person accelerated laboratory course. This laboratory gave the online students the same hands-on experience and benefits that the on-campus students receive.
Shock honored with prestigious award from the American Chemical Society
Professor Everett Shock was awarded the 2019 Geochemistry Division Medal from the American Chemical Society (ACS). The unanimous decision was based on his outstanding scientific accompishments and leadership.
Singharoy studies how living cells capture, process and store energy
The work of Abhishek Singharoy, assistant professor in Arizona State University's School of Molecular Sciences and member of the Biodesign Institute's Center for Applied Structural Discovery, is featured in a recent article published by the Department of Energy on renewable biofuels.
Nick Stephanopoulos receives NSF CAREER Award
Nick Stephanopoulos, assistant professor in Arizona State University's School of Molecular Sciences and member of the Biodesign Institute's Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, has been named as a recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award.
Useful in a pinch: Nanoscale tweezers are triggered by light
Using segments of DNA, researchers at ASU have constructed a pair of tweezers, measuring 100,000 times tinier than the width of a human hair. A brief burst of ultraviolet light causes the jaws of the tweezers to switch from their closed to open position in seconds.
Single-celled architects inspire new nanotechnology
In a new study, Arizona State University scientists led by Professor Hao Yan and his colleagues have designed a range of diatom-like nanostructures using pieces of DNA.
Built for speed: DNA nanomachines take a (rapid) step forward
In new research, Arizona State University Professor Hao Yan and his colleagues describe an innovative DNA walker, capable of rapidly traversing a prepared track. Rather than slow, tentative steps across a surface, the new DNA acrobat cartwheels head over heels, covering ground 10 to 100 times faster than previous devices.
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Q: Fast method to find the tangent line to a conic section: why does it work? My teacher taught me this fast method to determine the equation of the tangent line to a conic section. In the Netherlands this is called "eerlijk delen" or literally translated into English "fair division".
Here is an example of how it works:

Find the equation of the tangent line to the circle $x^2+y^2+6x-8=0$ in $A(1,-1)$.

The equation of the tangent line is $x\cdot x_A+y\cdot y_a+3x+3x_A-8=0 \implies x-y+3x+3-8=0 \implies 4x-y-5=0$.
This same method works with all conic sections, but it still remains a bit vague to me why this works. Has someone seen this method previously, is it used often, and could someone provide a proof for this?

A: Suppose the original conic section is
$$Ax^2+Bxy+Cy^2+Dx+Ey+F=0$$
The tangent line at $(x_0,y_0)$ is
$$y-y_0=m(x-x_0)$$
To find $m$, take derivative on both sides of the conic section:
$$2Ax+By+Bx\frac{dy}{dx}++2Cy\frac{dy}{dx}+D+E\frac{dy}{dx}=0$$
Solve for $\frac{dy}{dx}$ and plug into $m$:
$$y-y_0=\frac{-2Ax_0-By_0-D}{Bx_0+2Cy_0+E}(x-x_0)$$
Simplify:
$$(2Ax_0+By_0+D)x+(Bx_0+2Cy_0+E)y-(2Ax_0^2-2Bx_0y_0-2Cy_0^2-Dx_0-Ey_0)=0$$
Use the fact that $Ax_0^2 +Bx_0y_0 +Cy_0^2+Dx_0+Ey_0+F=0$ since $(x_0,y_0)$ is a point on the conic section, we can simplify the equation further into:
$$(2Ax_0+By_0+D)x+(Bx_0+2Cy_0+E)y+Dx_0+Ey_0+2F=0\Rightarrow\\
(Ax_0+\frac{1}{2}By_0+\frac{1}{2}D)x+(\frac{1}{2}Bx_0+Cy_0+\frac{1}{2}E)y+\frac{1}{2}Dx_0+\frac{1}{2}Ey_0+F=0$$
In your case, $B=E=0$:
$$(Ax_0+\frac{1}{2}D)x+(Cy_0)y+\frac{1}{2}Dx_0+F=0$$
that is
$$x\cdot x_0+y\cdot y_0+3x+3x_0-8=0$$

A: Here's a way to think of it.  If you shift the point A (and the rest of the curve, with it's tangent line) to the origin you can look at the linear part at the origin (tangent line), then shift that line back to A. First shift A to (0,0):
$(x+x_A)^2+(y+y_A)^2+6(x+x_A)-8=x^2+2x\cdot x_A+x_A^2+y^2+2y\cdot y_A+y_A^2+6x+6x_A-8$
Now look at the linear part, and you get the tangent line (shifted to be through the origin).  The linear part is $2x\cdot x_A+2y \cdot y_A +6x+6x_A-8+x_A^2+y_A^2$.  Shift the origin back to A:
$2(x-x_A)x_A+2(y-y_A)y_A+6(x-x_A)+6x_A-8+x_A^2+y_A^2=2x\cdot x_A-2x_A^2+2y\cdot y_A-2y_A^2+6x-6x_A-8+x_A^2+y_A^2=2x\cdot x_A-x_A^2+2y\cdot y_A-y_A^2+6x-6x_A-8$.
Now use the fact that $x_A^2+y_A^2+6x_A-8=0$.  You get the line $2x \cdot x_A+2y\cdot y_A +6x+6x_A-16=x \cdot x_A+y\cdot y_A +3x+3x_A-8=0$, which is the formula you gave.  You can repeat this for an arbitrary quadratic, so any conic section.

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Riot Games to pay $10 million to settle gender discrimination lawsuit
Published: 3/Dec/2019 0:42
by Isaac McIntyre
Riot Games has agreed to pay out $10 million in a proposed settlement, shared collectively between all women who were employed by the League of Legends developers any time since 2014, according to court documents filed this week.
The multimillion-dollar settlement from the Los Angeles studio marks one of the largest in Californian history in regards to gender discrimination suits. The LA Times reported the $10m sum will be paid out to as many as 1,000 employees.
According to the filed documents the settlement, which was first agreed between representatives and the LA game studio in August, will be finalized based on the length of tenure for all Riot employees who self-identify as female.
The documents note two class representatives, Jessica Negron and Gabriela Downie, will each receive $10,000, while full employees are expected to receive a minimum $2,500 from the post-fee 'kitty' of $6.2 million.
Contractors will receive a minimum of $500. The filing suggests it is expected most class members will receive at least $5,000 in the payout.
Riot has agreed to pay out $10 million to women employed at the company since 2014.
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"We're pleased to have a proposed settlement to fully resolve the class action lawsuit," a Riot spokesperson said in a statement.
"The settlement is another important step forward, and demonstrates our commitment to living up to our values and to making Riot an inclusive environment for the industry's best talent."
As well as the major settlement payout, the agreement also details a host of commitments Riot must agree to, including improvements to internal programs relating to the reporting of sexual harassment and discrimination, and improving company culture.
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The Tencent-owned company will be required to undertake a review into pay, promotion, and hiring practices, with aims to "increase fairness and transparency."
Riot has also followed through on a commitment made in March to implement a dedicated chief diversity officer role within the LA-based offices. Angela Roseboro has reportedly already been hired and began her role with the company.
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The now-settled lawsuit was first submitted after a damning series of exposés, sparked by a February 2019 report from Cecilia D'Anastasio for Kotaku, which detailed a workplace filled to the brim with "sexist behavior."
The suit alleged that Riot had established a predominant culture of "bro culture" which then facilitated "crotch-grabbing, phantom humping, sending unsolicited and unwelcome pictures of male genitalia," and the circulation of a "hot girl list" that ranked past and present female employees based on their physical appearance.
Negron and Downie's suit also alleged any female employees who attempted to question this "men-first" culture were looked over for promotions, refused compensation and pay, and in some cases were even demoted or fired.
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Riot reportedly made $1.4 billion through League of Legends alone in 2018/19.
While the payout is being welcomed by many, there are some that have voiced concern senior male employees named in the lawsuit, and were responsible for perpetuating a "harmful workplace" are still working for Riot Games.
"It's great that Riot has decided to compensate women for the abuse they suffered here, but their rhetoric about 'healing and moving on' leaves something to be desired," one Riot employee told Kotaku.
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Some Riot employees are still calling for more to change within the company.
It is estimated Riot Games, and parent company Tencent, earned $1.4 billion through League of Legends last year. The game studio has now added Legends of Runeterra to its title wheelhouse, with many more also coming on the horizon.
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Jack Canfora and Andrew Rein were recognized for having one of the best 5-Word Speeches at the Webby Awards! Check it out:
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Progress within Hollywood: The Top 5 Films with the Best Female Characters of 2018
January 28, 2019 hoochie	Leave a comment
By: Avery Serven
2018 was a year that will go down in history as a time for change in the film industry. The past year saw countless films that were more intersectional, original, and eye-opening than ever before. The "Time's Up" campaign, which fights sexual harassment, assault, and inequality, exploded in 2018, bringing a number of important issues to light in Hollywood. As a result, these films were able to provide the industry with storylines, characters, and ideas that were not previously represented; the numbers from the past year speak for themselves.
In 2018, Black Panther, a Marvel superhero movie with a predominantly Black cast, grossed over $700 million in the United States, making it the highest-grossing movie of 2018 at the domestic box office. Crazy Rich Asians, a rom-com with a predominantly Asian cast, also broke records; the film grossed over $235 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing romantic comedy in a decade.
The past year was clearly a pivotal moment for filmmakers. To celebrate this, I chose 5 of my favorite films, in no particular order, from 2018 that feature strong female characters. Each of these films, I believe, was able to contribute to the recent progress that has been made in Hollywood because of their positive and realistic depictions of women. Additionally, all of these movies struck a chord with me because of their candid, genuine, and nuanced approaches to filmmaking in an industry that is predominantly controlled by white men. I highly recommend you watch these films, all of which had me leaving the theater with a sense of hope for the future of female characters on screen.
Tully tells the story of Marlo (played by Charlize Theron), a suburban mother who is pregnant with her third child. After the baby is born, Marlo and her husband hire a nighttime nanny named Tully to help Marlo handle the workload that comes with having three kids. Although she is hesitant at first, Marlo soon learns to appreciate Tully and forms a special bond with her. The film, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, was not a huge blockbuster, but still earned Theron a Best Actress nomination at the 76th Golden Globe Awards.
Many films often glorify or glamorize the lives of young mothers, but not Tully. This film stood out to me because of its honesty in depicting what life is like for an overworked mother of three children, one of whom is on the spectrum in the movie. Tully does not try to portray Marlo as the "mom of the year," carting her kids around to soccer games and giving into their demands. Instead, Theron plays Marlo in a more subtle way that captures both the fatigue and frustration that comes with motherhood; her character is strong, yet imperfect. The audience is not supposed to see Marlo as the ideal standard of what it means to be a mom, or even a woman, for that matter. This movie captures reality in a way that many films attempt but ultimately fail to do. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of Tully, and I think Charlize Theron did a phenomenal job portraying a realistic female character to whom the audience can actually relate to.
Sorry to Bother You is an intriguing film about a telemarketer named Cassius and his girlfriend Detroit as they navigate life through an alternate reality version of Oakland, California. The film is anti-establishment and anti-capitalism, as shown in Cassius's downward spiral after he becomes a money-hungry businessman. The movie is filmed in a unique way, using voices and visuals that are constantly changing in order to capture the different levels of reality that Cassius and Detroit live in. It was definitely different from any other film I saw in 2018, but one of the things that really stood out to me was the character Detroit, played by Tessa Thompson.
Detroit is both unconventional and determined, wearing distinctive outfits as part of her performance-art aesthetic and speaking out about important issues. She is an artist in the film, criticizing her boyfriend for becoming a materialistic telemarketer. Detroit stands out as a symbol of Black female power amongst a white, capitalistic society, using her art to voice her opinions about everything from race, wealth, and gender. Although she sometimes takes a backseat to the goals and wishes of Cassius, I believe that this dynamic character represents individualism, strength, and rebellion, which is refreshing to see.
Crazy Rich Asians broke many records at the box office this past summer, and for good reasons. It is one of the first American movies with an almost entirely Asian cast in 25 years. The film centers on Rachel, an Asian-American woman who accompanies her boyfriend, Nick, to his friend's wedding in Singapore. The film is filled with scenes of luxury and excessiveness, making it visually appealing and entertaining to watch. Although it was quite formulaic for a rom-com, the movie was still a lot of fun and kept me on the edge of my seat.
Let me begin by saying that the amount of female characters in this film is abundant. There are so many strong women in this movie to look at in terms of progressive female characters. Although it is a rom-com, there are more substantial storylines related to family, personal values, and loyalty that the female characters have to contend with. With this in mind, Rachel (played by Constance Wu) serves as anything but a two-dimensional leading lady who is only in it to get a man. Yes, she is dating Nick in the movie, but throughout the film, the audience learns more about her personal life, which starts to affect the decisions that she makes in her relationship. The film is a romantic comedy, but it features an ensemble cast of strong women who have their own lives and aspirations that are separate from those of their male counterparts. As far as I'm concerned, that's pretty groundbreaking for a romance film in 2018.
Eighth Grade is definitely one of my favorites from 2018. Written and directed by comedian Bo Burnham, this film tells the story of thirteen-year-old Kayla, who is finishing her last year of middle school. It shows an honest and, at times, laughable depiction of adolescence in the 21st century. The script is clever and witty, with every one of Kayla's encounters being both incredibly awkward and relatable; this creates a sense of uncomfortable humor that makes the movie feel like real life.
This film not only stood out to me because of its originality, but also because of the fantastic job that breakout star Elsie Fisher does in playing Kayla, a socially awkward teen that we can all relate to. Kayla is anxious, a little quirky, and doesn't have all the answers, which was definitely something I could relate to when I was her age. Kayla is only 13 in the film, but she still comes off as mature because her character is so raw and real. In fact, Eighth Grade's ingenuity reminded me a lot of Tully, as both films show that female characters can be complex and flawed. I personally believe that we need more female characters like this on screen for young girls to look up to, and this film does a great job of doing that.
Black Panther undoubtedly changed the landscape for action movies in 2018. Breaking multiple records at both the domestic and foreign box offices, the film became the third highest-grossing film of all time in the United States. Black Panther features an ensemble cast of predominantly Black actors and actresses, as well as an African-American director, Ryan Coogler. The film was not only a huge step for the action movie genre, but also for the film industry as a whole.
Similar to Crazy Rich Asians, there are so many strong female characters in this movie that I had to choose three, as opposed to just one. The female characters that stand out to me are Shuri (played by Letitia Wright), Okoye (played by Danai Gurira), and Nakia (played by Lupita Nyong'o). All three of these women are badass characters in their own way. Nakia is a peacemaker, executing rescue missions and fighting for those who are oppressed. In the beginning of the film, she makes it clear to T'Challa, the King of Wakanda, that she cannot be his queen because she has to continue pursuing her humanitarian efforts in Africa. Okoye is also a strong character; she is a warrior and serves as the general of the Dora Milaje. She is loyal to T'Challa and defends him throughout the film, appearing in some pretty incredible fight scenes. Shuri is the third strong female character in Black Panther. She stands out because although she is the youngest female character in the film, she is a technical genius, designing the suits and gadgets that are used by the Wakandan army and her brother, T'Challa. At the end of the film, she saves T'Challa's life and helps her country fight a war. I think this is evidence enough to show that each of the female characters in Black Panther is strong in their own way and fights for what they believe in. I believe that this should be the standard for female characters in action films, and I hope to continue to see progress in this genre.
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Calling Films out on their Gender Bias
November 21, 2013 Tiffany Makovic	Leave a comment
Heard of the Bechdel Test? It requires two things in a film:
For the film to have two or more women
For the two women in the film to talk to each other about something besides a man
Seems simple enough, but try applying it to a range of your favorite films and you'll see that far too many films fail to pass. (Note: The Hunger Games passes – YAY!)
So now Sweden's applying this to their movies – Seems like a good idea to me! Let's call out the gender-bias that exists in our society. This is one test more of society should be taking!
http://www.salon.com/2013/11/07/sweden_introduces_a_gender_rating_system_for_films/
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Just an observation: I've never, ever, ever, ever, ever, heard a female voice as the narrator of a movie trailer.
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A controversial new rap song mocking the leader of the free world has rocketed to the top of the iTunes charts, booting Adele from the No. 1 spot — even after getting banned on YouTube and Instagram for spreading "harmful false information."
"Let's Go Brandon," released last week by avowed President Donald Trump supporter Bryson Gray, has been sitting at No. 1 since Sunday, when it refused to fulfill the lyrical request of Adele's much-hyped comeback single "Easy On Me." (The Brit pop diva sits at No. 3 behind a random redux of Gray's hit song by YouTube rapper Loza Alexander.)
The 30-year-old rapper believes his single shot to No. 1 because of the YouTube ban.
"If you read guidelines for social media sites now, the guidelines themselves are against conservatism. You literally can't have a conservative opinion," Gray told The Post on Wednesday. "Like I can't say there are only two genders, or I can't call somebody by what they are. I have to be delusional with them."
Bryson Gray's (left) anti-Biden rap "Let's Go Brandon" has bumped Adele off the top spot on iTunes' iTopChart.
4 versions of scathing anti-Biden rap 'Let's Go Brandon' now in iTunes Top 10
A defiant Gray continued: "Cancel culture doesn't work anymore. It only works on people who are scared … all it does is help me out. Thanks, YouTube!"
The North Carolina-born musician composed his song earlier this month in response to NBC's coverage of a NASCAR race in Alabama on Oct. 2. During that event, crowds were heard chanting, "F–k Joe Biden," but an NBC anchor insisted they were actually chanting, "Let's go, Brandon," in reference to a win by race car driver Brandon Brown.
The incident began trending on Twitter, with conservatives claiming NBC was involved in a cover-up by refusing to allow any criticism of the president on their network.
Gray soon got to work on his rap, which features the lyrics: "Media lyin', ignore all the cryin'/ They buildin' back better, but only the Taliban/ Pilots on strike, but to Joe, it's irrelevant/ Open the border, lose all the order."
Other lines include: "Divide us up so they know that we never win/ But we united, we here in the stadiums/ Everyone chantin' it, CNN slanderin'/ Biden collapsin' and Democrats stealin' it."
Two different songs — both titled "Let's Go Brandon" — are now outselling Adele on iTunes. "If you're going to ban people, you've got to remain consistent," Gray told The Post. "There's rap songs out there about killing people. On YouTube you can talk about murder, you can talk about sex, you can talk about whatever you want, but I can't simply question the narrative or I'll get banned. When did they start banning art?"
The song also calls into question the president's mental state with the lyrics: "The only play that Joe can execute is a fumble/ Think we all know he's out to lunch, that dude went campin.' "
The rap features musicians Tyson James and Chandler Crump on backing vocals.
A still from the music video for Bryson Gray's song, whch went to No. 1 on iTunes despite being banned from Instagram and YouTube. "I feel like this is what's coming. I hope record labels are scared. I don't need a record label," he told The Post. "We're coming and the culture will change, and I hope they're scared."
Meanwhile, the music video for "Let's Go Brandon" features the rapper clad in a red Make America Great Again bucket hat and a T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan "Impeach Biden." In several scenes, he also clutches an automatic weapon.
Gray's fans were left outraged earlier this week when the clip was banned on YouTube and Instagram.
Instagram says the song violates community guidelines for sharing "harmful false information" about the current COVID-19 pandemic, as it features the lines "Pandemic ain't real, they just planned it" and "Biden said the jab stop the spread, it was lies."
The song is still available on the YouTube Music offshoot, but fans have flooded iTunes, purchasing the song and sending it soaring to the top of the charts. Over the weekend, the song outsold Adele's huge new track, her first new music in six years.
The 30-year-old rapper composed his track after the NASCAR incident made headlines.
Speaking about his YouTube ban, Gray told The Post: "If you're going to ban people, you've got to remain consistent. There's rap songs out there about killing people. On YouTube you can talk about murder, you can talk about sex, you can talk about whatever you want, but I can't simply question the narrative or I'll get banned. When did they start banning art?"
Gray appeared on Glenn Beck's radio show Tuesday to discuss his incendiary new track, similarly saying people on the left were allowed to say whatever they wanted without fear of being censored.
"They can literally do whatever they want," said Gray. "Meanwhile, we can't even question, make a joke, then we're banned on platforms if we do that."
Gray took to Twitter to taunt YouTube after his high-profile media appearance, writing: "They really let a far right rap artist get on Glenn beck. What is going on? This is CRAZY! Thanks YouTube! Thanks for banning my video from your commie platform!"
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Gray was also profiled in the New Yorker magazine back in 2019, claiming he used to support Barack Obama and Bernie Sanders — before realizing he was a fan of Trump.
Meanwhile, his new track isn't the only anti-Biden song to shoot up the charts.
Another track, also titled "Lets Go Brandon," is now sitting at No. 2 on iTunes. The song was composed by rapper Loza Alexander in the aftermath of the NBC-NASCAR scandal.
"Let's go Brandon/ You know what they really sayin' though," the chorus of that song states.
Gray believes the fact that his song shot up the charts alongside Alexander's track is proof that the conservative culture is in ascendance.
"I feel like this is what's coming," he told The Post. "I hope record labels are scared. I don't need a record label. We're coming and the culture will change, and I hope they [ the left] are scared."
Alexander's song was still available on YouTube at the time of publication.
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Mac Miller's tragic death has left fans and people in the music industry reeling. But worst of all, many people have decided to point the finger at his ex-Ariana Grande as the reason for his suspected overdose. But Cosmopolitan made some important points and put some big media outlets on blast. In particular, the publication highlighted TMZ, Daily Mail, and Hollywood Life's coverage of Miller's death, and shamed them for blaming Ariana. And it's not just media outlets that are guilty of pointing fingers but also fans too. It's even led to Ariana disabling the comments section of her Instagram account during this horribly tragic time.
Meanwhile, instead of focusing on Ariana, Cosmopolitan would like to address the main issue at hand, which is substance abuse. And Miller was fairly open about his struggles, even saying the following in 2013.
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