In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to drive the development of energy consumption and computing power in data centers, and bring new business models to the segmented market of data centers. Michael Crook from Corning recently released his predictions on the development trends and industry of data centers in 2024.
Whether it's daily apps such as mobile banking and social media, or cutting-edge emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive gaming, data centers, as invisible engines, have been silently driving the evolution of all these applications. With more and more applications migrating to the cloud and the wave of artificial intelligence, the energy consumption, cooling, and security requirements of data center operations have also changed.
Looking ahead to 2024, we believe that data center operators should pay attention to the following three prominent trends:
1. Artificial intelligence will continue to drive change and innovation
In last year's forecast, we saw that compared to traditional data centers, artificial intelligence and machine learning have a higher demand for power density, which is three times that of traditional data centers. The specific processing mode of the Large Language Model (LLM) requires a large number of fiber optic connections, while also placing higher demands on equipment power supply and cooling.
Artificial intelligence will continue to be one of the driving forces behind the development trend of data centers in 2024. We will continue to see artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) widely deployed in data centers, especially in large-scale data centers, which requires better optimization management of energy consumption and resources. In addition, as companies continue to build large language models, they also need to establish new inference networks for prediction through analyzing new datasets, which require greater throughput and lower latency.
At present, the vast majority of work in artificial intelligence is built on these large language models, such as OpenAI's GPT-3 and GPT-4, Meta's LLaMA, and Google's PaLM2. Running billions of calculations during the development process of these models is essentially teaching them the knowledge they need. Now, most of the major participants in this field are beginning to shift towards utilizing these models to extend specific applications. This will once again change the demand for energy consumption and computing power in data centers.
What kind of outcome may the transition from development to reasoning bring? This will promote the development of edge computing. With the development of specific artificial intelligence applications, enterprises will seek processing capabilities that are closer to the location of application usage. They will seek smaller data centers to bring heavy computing closer to actual usage areas (such as manufacturing parks, universities, hospitals, etc.).
2. Multi-tenant data center space will usher in a shining moment
Usually, large-scale operators design and build the largest data center parks. However, as the energy consumption and space requirements to support artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other emerging applications continue to increase, large-scale data center operators may need to research alternative methods to build various facilities.
This brings development opportunities for multi tenant data centers (MTDCs). These operators have both development capabilities similar to real estate companies, as well as technical capabilities (they own the site), and they know how to meet power and cooling needs. So, in areas with limited space and energy consumption, multi tenant data centers are a good choice when ultra large scale operators need to operate facilities.
Enterprise level users also hope to leverage these emerging technologies, but building data center facilities is a significant capital investment. For example, multi tenant data centers and other new "cloud" service providers provide "artificial intelligence cloud services" by leasing dedicated server space to an organization (regardless of its size) to run artificial intelligence computing tasks.
As enterprises will seek computing power closer to the application deployment location, multi tenant data centers will also play a role in the rise of edge computing.
3. The advancement of optical modules helps data center operators maximize space utilization
The adoption of various new technologies requires data centers to generate exponentially increasing computing power and transmit more data faster. Given space and power supply limitations, operators are well aware that simply adding more fiber optic interconnections to meet these needs is an unsustainable strategy.
Especially for ultra large data centers, operators have started deploying 800G fiber optic transceivers to support applications, and it is possible to see some 1.6TB prototypes in 2024. High performance computing applications such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are driving the deployment of 800G fiber optics. The latest network switch used for interconnecting artificial intelligence servers within data centers, supporting 800G interconnection. In many cases, the optical module ports on these network switches operate in branch mode, where the 800G line is divided into two 400G lines or more 100G lines. In this way, data center operators can improve the connectivity of switches and interconnect more servers. When we discover the upgrade of fiber optic transceivers, which means that optical wavelengths and fibers can carry more data, we will also find that we will use optical modules with fewer connections and higher speeds during operation, reducing cable congestion in the rack and improving air circulation, benefiting data center customers.
The advancement of fiber optic technology has made it possible for fibers and wavelengths to carry more data. A typical multimode 400G SR8 fiber optic transceiver is equipped with 16 fiber optic connections, suitable for short distance applications, but the 400G SR4 optical module (reducing the number of fibers to 8) is entering the market. These optical modules, as well as other new types of optical modules, play a significant role in helping data centers meet the growing demand for data.
Related to this trend is the progress in connector miniaturization, and the development of solutions such as ultra small connectors will help data center operators make greater use of limited space.
CIOs and CTOs should grasp these emerging trends to ensure that data centers can support emerging business processes and new use cases. Just to keep up with rapidly developing technology, piecing together individual component solutions may be tempting, but a comprehensive engineering solution that meets the current and future data needs of customers will always be a more powerful strategy.
This article refer to: https://www.c-fol.net/news/22_202401/20240122142809.html
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Sandra called after reading the article in The Reporter about my OPERATION SECRET SANTA FOR PEOPLE IN NURSING HOMES. She told me that when she was working; she is retired now, though…..she used to spend her lunch hour making little jewelry size boxes with Christmas cards brought in by her co-workers. Just picture the little white jewelry boxes with the cotton inside…….Somehow, and it is so magical to me to imagine how she does this….she folds a used Christmas card and somehow the top of the box has a beautiful Christmas scene and she folds the card to make the bottom of the box, too.
When she first opened the three plastic bags that she brought to me, I saw about 40 wrapped boxes. I said,”Oh, my gosh, you wrapped all of these boxes?”
She said, “I made them.”
I was incredulous. Made them? Impossible.
In each one she had different kinds of candies, some no-sugar for people with diabetes and many different treats to eat. Wrapped cookies and jewelry and just so many different things that will bring smiles to the people we visit in the nursing homes.
She said that her neighbor helped her to fill the boxes and that she has one more friend, Rose, who promised her that she would help with the project, too. These little treat boxes will make all of the difference in the world to a group of strangers. The true meaning of Christmas is held within the little boxes.
They will go to our seniors in nursing homes – the ones who are in unfamiliar surroundings, who can not be with the ones they love; the gift boxes filled with loving thoughts might be a burst of joy at a time of loneliness, when a person is feeling sad, when you are no longer living in your own HOME SWEET HOME.

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Back for the 4th year in a row, Le Cabinet De Curiositiés de Thomas Erber is this time gracing the streets of NY at the Maison Kitsune Boutique & theAvant/Garde Diaries Project Space. Using the familiar formula from previous exhibitions, it will showcase around 50 prestigious brands, bringing together curiosities from the fields of art, design, apparel, high jewellery, watch making, travel, eroticism, photography, accessories, film and literature. Sourcing the distinctly unique and limited edition pieces from all four corners of the world, this auspicious collection curated by Erber is one event that definitely needs marking on the calendar as one of the year’s most exciting showcases, celebrating the very best of creativity and luxury from around the globe.
The exhibition opens 2nd of December 2013 and runs till 23rd December 2013 at the Maison Kitsune New York Boutique and Avant/ Garde Diaries Project Space. Open daily form 12pm to 8.30pm.


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Hi friends! My name is Gillian Hay and I am a musician and mother-baby nurse in Toronto. I want to shine some light on a need in our society in these difficult times, so welcome to the fundraising page for Songs for Solace - a virtual charity concert for YWCA Toronto. My idea for this event came from two of my major passions in life - music and caring for others. On March 12, we will combine these two elements to create and foster good will in our community. Solace means to comfort or console in a time of distress or sadness. I want to bring that emotion into action by creating something enjoyable while making a positive impact and empowering women in our community. We are a group of young Canadian musicians coming together virtually to champion women by sharing music and a connection in these tough times.
What is Songs for Solace?
Songs for Solace is a virtual concert that will be taking place on March 12th at 8pm EST. There will be 8 artists featured and the event will be presented on Facebook Live. Get ready to cozy up at home with a nice warm (or cold) beverage and watch and listen to some talented musicians!
What happens to my donation?
Money raised will be donated to YWCA Toronto to help transform the lives of women and girls through programs and services such as shelter and housing, parenting and childcare, and employment and training. YWCA Toronto is a registered charity that welcomes women of all faiths, sexual orientations, races, cultural affiliations and creeds. A small percentage of the donations will also be going to the artists performing at the event. As we all know, this has been a tough period for the music industry and these artists have worked hard on their craft and performance. You will be able to view each of their bios through our Facebook Event Page and check out their music on multiple streaming platforms.
Why should I donate?
YWCA Toronto is one of the largest women's organizations in Canada which has been providing services on the frontline since 1873. As part of a national and international feminist movement, it is a turning point in the lives of over 25 million women and girls worldwide. You can help change someone’s life by donating. The money raised will help women, children and gender-diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and find safe, affordable housing. Thank you so much for reading and donating and please stay tuned for updates on the event! We can’t wait to see you ~virtually~ on March 12th!
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Surfactant molecules, known as organic friction modifiers (OFMs), are routinely added to lubricants to reduce friction and wear between sliding surfaces. In macroscale experiments, friction generally decreases as the coverage of OFM molecules on the sliding surfaces increases; however, recent nanoscale experiments with sharp atomic force microscopy (AFM) tips have shown increasing friction. To elucidate the origin of these opposite trends, we use nonequilibrium molecular dynamics (NEMD) simulations and study kinetic friction between OFM monolayers and an indenting nanoscale asperity. For this purpose, we investigate various coverages of stearamide OFMs on iron oxide surfaces and silica AFM tips with different radii of curvature. We show that the differences between the friction-coverage relations from macroscale and nanoscale experiments are due to molecular plowing in the latter. For our small tip radii, the friction coefficient and indentation depth both have a nonmonotonic dependence on OFM surface coverage, with maxima occurring at intermediate coverage. We rationalize the nonmonotonic relations through a competition of two effects (confinement and packing density) that varying the surface coverage has on the effective stiffness of the OFM monolayers. We also show that kinetic friction is not very sensitive to the sliding velocity in the range studied, indicating that it originates from instabilities. Indeed, we find that friction predominately originates from plowing of the monolayers by the leading edge of the tip, where gauche defects are created, while thermal dissipation is mostly localized in molecules toward the trailing edge of the tip, where the chains return to a more extended conformation.
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Magellan Exchange: Universite Clermont Auvergne
This University is located in Vichy, France, and has about 35,000 students. There are many student activities offered like sporting events, sport theme parks, cinemas, and other touristic sites. Students often take advantage of the water nearby and do water sports. There is windsurfing, sailing, and water skiing to try. The campus offers a variety of student activities such as a mix of cultural events, celebrations, and affordable trips to different cities or even countries. There is also a ski resort one hour away from Vichy that students take advantage of too. There are nearby little provincial shops near to campus but on the outskirts of town there is also a wide variety of independent shops, small shopping centers, and large supermarkets.
During the first two weeks of school students are offered a 2 week orientation where you will learn some French, learn about banking accounts, and other practical issues to help with living in a different country. This University is very accommodating to students who visit from other countries.
Courses Offered in English: Business
For more information click here.
Students must complete the Global Miners application by February 5, 2017.
What is the Magellan Exchange?
|The Magellan Exchange is a consortium that provides students from member institutions with the opportunity to study in another country at an affordable cost. Participating in the student exchange program is the ideal way to learn about another culture and country. The future requires global knowledge and being at ease in other cultures, and this is the perfect opportunity to develop these skills. Students are fully immersed in the educational and social life of the host country, providing experiences they could never have any other way.
The Magellan Exchange application must be done by March 5, 2017.

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Breaking: NASA Aborts Spacewalk Due To Water In Astronaut’s Helmet
According to the AP’s Twitter feed, NASA has aborted a routine removal and replacement (R&R) spacewalk due to a “water leak in astronaut’s’ [sic] helmet.” The two astronauts on the spacewalk are Chris Cassidy from NASA and Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano. Update from NASA:
The spacewalk, the second in a week, had the mission of inspecting and installing a few cables, like an ethernet link between the U.S.’s section of the International Space Station and the future site of the Russian module, which will hopefully launch sometime next year. Lots more info on that here.
We’re watching live on UStream, embedded above. Cassidy just noted to NASA ground control that Luca “looks miserable, but is okay.” The Canadian Space Agency compared the leak to going snorkeling or diving with a mask full of water–unpleasant, but at least when you’re under water you know there’s breathable air nearby.
Looks like things are winding down. Both astronauts are safe. The spacewalk mission actually finished the first part of the job, connecting jumper cables and data/power connections, but when beginning the next task, Luca Parmitano noticed water filling up in his helmet. Ground control called the two back inside since the water leak appeared to be increasing without an obvious cause or solution. NASA noted on the livestream that neither astronaut was in serious danger, but we’re most impressed at how calm everyone remained during this whole thing, which would reduce most of us terrestrial Earthlings to tears and soiled spacesuits.


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Dvorák's five-movement Czech Suite was originally composed for pairs of oboes, bassoons, horns, and strings in 1879, then first published in 1881. Adolf Cech conducted the premiere. Dvorák had only recently become introduced to Fritz Simrock by Johannes Brahms, but had already become displeased with several of his new publisher's business practices, including releasing older works with high opus numbers, implying they were new. Dvorák offered this work, recently written, to Simrock with a somewhat earlier number as part of his response.
This arrangement for double woodwind quintet was written by Graham Sheen, teacher, arranger and former principal bassoonist of both the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.


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Lecture and forum on data visualization and art — April 19
April 19, 2013 @ 12:00 am
Bradley Smith, Associate Dean for Creative Work, Research, and Graduate Education, and a professor in the School of Art and Design and Department of Radiology, will offer a talk and lead a forum on data visualization and visual arts on April 19. Smith’s talk, titled “Visualization: What Has Art Got to Do With It?”, is scheduled from noon – 1 p.m. at 1755 School of Public Health Building I. Smith describes the talk this way: “It seems obvious that a study of visualization methods and practices would cross paths with visual arts practices – but these disciplines tend to resist each other, in spite of their shared commitment to visual representations. This talk will explore some of the assumptions, methods, tools, behaviors, and products of the visual arts that are relevant to scientific inquiry and communication. Special attention will be given to considering how the highly social activity of ‘critiques’ used in the visual arts can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of scientific visualization practices, as well as to enhance learning and retention of technical information. The talk will also consider why these two disciplines struggle to find common ground.” Smith will lead a community forum immediately following the talk, from 1 – 2 p.m. at 2750 School of Public Health Building I. Join a group of interested community members from across campus to discuss current data visualization challenges and interests in your own work. Participants may look forward to hearing innovative, cross-disciplinary solutions for their research projects, as well as fostering new collaborations across campus. Please come prepared to answer the question, “What data visualization challenges and interests to you have in your own work?” For more information on Brad Smith, visit http://www-personal.umich.edu/~brdsmith/BioGraph.html


- Internationally renowned Afrobeat singer Wizkid is one of the biggest artists ever to grace the stage of the Nigerian music industry, and this is a fact, not just a statement
- The amazing growth of Big Wiz from being the little-known Holla At Your Boy singer to currently being the face of Nigeria's music across the globe is nothing but a phenomenon
- In this article, Legit.ng takes a quick five-point breakdown of the singer's evolution and what has changed about his music from his debut album Superstar to his latest More Love Less Ego
Nigeria's musical pride and international exponent, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, is one of the greatest artists to have graced the Afrobeat stage, flying Naija's flag across the world with a huge chip on his shoulders.
Big Wiz got his big break in 2010 with his very first official single, Holla At Your Boy and his debut album, Superstar, was released a year later in 2011.
It is already 12 years since Wizkid became a household name and the growth and evolution are impossible not to see, especially with his latest album.
More Love Less Ego is the epitome and burial of the Machala we all used to know and love. In this article Legit.ng takes a quick look at how Daddy Yo has evolved since Pakuromo to Frames.
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1. Change in his sound
Big Wiz has gradually changed his sounds from the fast beats, vibes and percussions in Pakurumo, No Lele, to more bass and slow jam that seems way more like an R&B record than actual Afrobeat.
However, it should be noted that his sounds are way better in terms of quality than they used to be. But it is lost to his street mafias.
Wizkid has never been one whose strength was in his lyrical depth. No, that award would go to Burna Boy any day, anytime.
However, it is felt that now that he is much older and if the title of what his new album suggests is anything to go by, then more was expected of him on MLLE lyrically.
The new album had less value of impact, but just it was just a great work of melody and multiple plays on Amapiano sounds.
3. More appealing to the west
Wizkid, since the drop of his last album before MLLE, Made In Lagos, had been a consciously packaged product meant more for the western market than for his Nigerian roots.
But the mistake Wiz might be making with this strategy is that the west wants to hear African stories and sounds from the horse's mouth and not a White man's music in African form.
4. Less of the street vibe of Ojuelegba and Pakurumo
If you're one who fell in love with Wizzy when he dropped tracks like Slow Whine, Gidi Girl or On Top Your Matter, well, I have sad news for you those evergreen tunes you will never get them again.
The days of Jaiye Jaiye, Mummy mi are dead and buried, and all of his new tracks might never be sung at weddings like they used to rent the airwaves some seven eights years back
5. He sings more about s*x, love and money
Big Wiz had always sang about living the good life, getting and spending the Mulla. But now, it has become way more pronounced and defective.
However, the old Wiz usually had a good blend of love, money, s*x and sharing stories about his personal life that relates to most average Nigerians.
But now it seems he is way too separate from the reality of the streets, and his tunes no longer resonate with them.
"Wizkid is not evolving and keeps recycling lyrics": Daniel Regha slams the singer's new album MLLE
Controversial media personality Daniel Regha is at it again as he gives his two cents about Wizkid's new album More Love Less Ego (MLLE).
Regha, in a bold criticism of the internationally renowned singer, described his new project as overhyped and poorly written.
The social commentator also slammed Wizkid, noting that the singer has refused to evolve and misled many with the title given to the new project suggesting humility but portraying nothing of such.


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Below is a summary of the activity reported for November 2019. The reported stories reflect at least 12 new Ponzi schemes worldwide; at least 8 guilty pleas and convictions, over 81 years of newly imposed sentences for people involved in Ponzi schemes; and an average age of approximately 48 for the alleged Ponzi schemers. Please feel free to post comments about these or other Ponzi schemes that I may have missed.
Mark Alan Blankespoor, 49, was sentenced to 80 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $8.4 million in restitution to more than 100 victims who were defrauded in a $15 million Ponzi scheme. The scheme promised 40% returns in the development of “medically oriented gyms.”
Morgan Bullock, 33, was sentenced to one year in prison in connection with a Ponzi-like scheme that defrauded 6 families buying homes out of about $400,000. Through his companies Bullock Building and Development LLC and Silver8 LLC, Bullock took deposits for new homes but did not deliver the homes to the victims.
Neil Burkholz and Frank Bianco, both of Florida, were the subject of an SEC enforcement action seeking a restraining order and asset freeze on allegations that they were running a $6 million Ponzi scheme called the “Amazing Profits Group.” They allegedly defrauded about 55 investors through their companies, Palm Financial Management LLC and Shore Management Systems, and falsely represented that their proprietary options trading strategies were highly profitable. They promised returns as high as 34% at a time when the fund actually lost 55% of its value. The SEC complaint also names Rhoda Burkholz and Suzanne Bianco as relief defendants.
Marc Celello, 47, of Georgia, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges relating to the Ponzi scheme run by James Torchia. Celello served as general counsel for several limited liability corporations owned and operated by Torchia that defrauded investors out of $40 million. Celello was vice president and general counsel to Credit Nation and also advised Credit Nation Capital, Credit Nation Acceptance, American Motor Credit, Credit Nation Auto and Spaghetti Junction.
Jin K. Chung, 56, a Korean national living in California, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to running a $60 million Ponzi scheme with his business partner, Peter Son, 47. The scheme was run through NC Asset Management, Inc. and SNC Investments, Inc. and promised investors 24% to 36% returns from foreign exchange trading.
Alcibiades Cifuentes, 36, and Jennifer Wee Cifuentes, 38, of New York, each pleaded guilty to defrauding about 25 investors out of more than $500,000 in a Ponzi scheme. They promised returns from investments in foreign currency and commodities markets through their company Cifuentes Fund Management.
Jamie Crager, of Nebraska, was indicted on allegations that he was running a Ponzi scheme through Blazefly. Blazefly promised returns from rolling several phone apps into one and represented that President Trump was involved. Crager pleaded not guilty.
Derek Elliott, 49, was sentenced to 2 years in prison for his role in a Ponzi scheme involving vacation resorts in the Dominican Republic. Elliott had pleaded guilty about 5 years ago and had been working with authorities to provide evidence against James Catledge, one of the co-conspirators in the scheme.
David Gentile and his company GPB Capital Holdings were accused of running a Ponzi scheme in a class action lawsuit. The firm raised $1.8 billion from at least 2,000 investors to purportedly invest in auto dealerships and waste management companies. GPB promised investors returns of 8% annually.
Jordan Goodman was charged in connection with the Woodbridge Group of Companies LLC Ponzi scheme Goodman was paid almost $2.3 million for raising about $147 million from 1,200 retail investors who invested with Woodbridge.
Ford Graham, 56, and his wife Katherine Graham, 55, of New Jersey, were arrested in connection with a civil contempt order stemming from a jury verdict that they ran a fraudulent scheme through Vulcan Power Group. The Grahams had been sued for failure to pay a commission, among other things and, after appeals, the jury verdict of $2 million was upheld. The New Jersey Bureau of Securities had filed a lawsuit in January alleging violations in connection with a $5 million fraudulent sales of securities for low-risk, high-reward investment opportunities in gas and oil projects.
Hunter Hanson, 22, was sentenced to 8 years in prison in connection with a grain trading scheme that defrauded farmers. Hanson represented that he traded about $23 million in grain, operating Midwest Grain Trading, a roving grain buyer’s business, and then Nodak Grain, a warehouse business.
Konstantin Ignatov, 33, pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme that defrauded investors out of $4 billion. Ignatov is the brother of Ruja Ignatova, 38, who is currently on the run and is accused of orchestrating the scheme. Ignatov has agreed to inform on his co-conspirators and has been offered witness protection.
Scott A. Kohn, 65, of California was charged on allegations that he was running a Ponzi scheme through Future Income Payments LLC. The scheme targeted veterans and over 2,600 victims lost about $300 million.
Donnie Laing, 39, of Louisiana, was indicted on charges stemming from an alleged Ponzi scheme run through Capital Energy Investments. Laing represented that investors’ funds would be invested in oil and gas equipment which would then be leased to companies engaged in oil and gas exploration.
Jay Ledford, 55, of Texas was sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in the $396 million Ponzi scheme masterminded by Kevin B. Merrill. Ledford pitched investors in the scheme. Merrill was sentenced to 22 years in prison last month.
Anthony Wayne March, 48, was charged with securities fraud in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme that defrauded at least 22 investors out of more than $8 million. The scheme was run through Asset Trader which is a purported nonprofit tax-exempt company formerly known as CGA Exchange or The CGA Exchange Inc. The company used its tax-exempt status to solicit tax-deductible donations in exchange for charitable gift annuities.
Joseph Meli pleaded guilty to defrauded more than 130 investors out of $95 million on promises that he would purchase tickets to various live events for resale at a profit. Craig Carton, 48, and Michael Wright, 41, were also charged in connection with the scheme. Carton contends he is a victim and is not guilty of the charges.
Stephen Condon Peters, 46, was sentenced to 40 years in prison and ordered to pay $15 million in restitution in connection with a Ponzi scheme run through VisionQuest Wealth Management. Peters promised returns of 8% to 9% per year on low risk investments.
Ruless Pierre, 50, of New York, was accused of defrauding at least 100 investors out of more than $2 million in his investment club, the Amongst Friends Investment Group. Pierre had two separate schemes that mostly defrauded Haitian investors. One was run through R. Pierre Consulting Group LLC in which he promised 20% returns every 60 days to 40% over 60 days. through stock trading. In the second, Pierre embezzled about $400,000 out of bank accounts belonging to two hotels that he previously worked for.
Brett Pittsenbargar of Texas was accused of making $1 million in commissions in selling more than $18 million of securities to at least 45 investors as an unregistered agent in connection with the Woodbridge Group of Companies LLC scheme. Pittsenbargar used his companies, MGM Home Remodeling aka BP Financial and Tax Design Group to sell the investments.
Daniel Rivera, 60, pleaded guilty to charges that he ran a Ponzi scheme through Robbins Lane Properties Inc. Rivera represented that real estate professionals would invest in real estate ventures. Rivera engaged in a $2.7 million Ponzi scheme that targeted approximately 30 investors. Rivera told investors that they would share in the profits of Robbins Lane from the purported buying, redevelopment and selling of properties.
Merrill Robertson Jr., a former Philadelphia Eagles player, pleaded guilty to charges relating to a $10 million Ponzi scheme. Merrill had previously been tried and convicted in connection with the scheme that he ran with Sherman C. Vaughn Jr. through Cavalier Union Investments LLC. The conviction and 40-year prison sentence were vacated and the case remanded. Robertson and Vaughn defrauded more than 60 investors and promised them 10% to 20% returns from business ventures such as restaurants, real estate, alternative energy and assisted living facilities.
David Gilbert Saffron and Circle of Society Corp were accused by the CFTC of fraudulent conduct relating to foreign currencies and cryptocurrency. They guaranteed rates of return of up to 300%.
Mark Scott was found guilty of laundering $400 million in connection with the OneCoin crypto scheme. Scott was the lawyer behind the scheme run by Ruja Ignatova. Amer Abdulaziz Salman, 56, who started Phoenix Thoroughbreds in 2017, has been accused of stealing €100 million in connection with the scheme.
Burt Whalen, 45, of Indianapolis, was accused of running a Ponzi scheme with Clayton Morris. The scheme was run through Oceanpointe Property Management and involved the renovations of run-down homes. Real estate investors were provided false information about the condition of the properties and fake leases for unoccupied properties.
Todd Norman John Bezzasso was found to have defrauded 85 investors through a Ponzi scheme. The $5 million scheme was run through Bezzaz Holdings Group Ltd. and Nexus Global Trading Ltd. Investors were told that Bezzaz owned Nexus, which was a company that distributed certain brands of alcohol. Bezzaz also supposedly sold health supplements and e-cigarettes. Rates of return between 5% and 30% were promised through post-dated checks and about 85 investors were defrauded. Wei Kai Liao aka Kevin Liao sold $1.6 million worth of securities to 27 investors.
Aziz Com Mirza was arrested on charges that he created a fictitious cryptocurrency. The Leverage Programme was one of the ventures through which the scam was run. About 1,200 investors were defrauded. Other scams were run by Mirza, such as Habibi Coin and International Success Group.
Alistair Greig, 65, was accused of running a £13 million 'Ponzi scheme' fraud in which he guaranteed high returns on short term deposits.
Authorities issued a cease and desist order against Karatbit Foundation, alleging that it was issuing KaratGoldCoin without the necessary license. Karatbit represented that it had a blockchain-based payment system that enables customers to conduct transactions with gold and to also trade gold with cryptocurrencies. Karatbars claims that it owns a share in a gold mine in Madagascar that supposedly contains $990 million worth of precious metal.
Investors protested outside of Kanva Souharda Credit Cooperative Society Ltd. alleging fraud. The company offered 12.5% returns on investments but stopped paying investors over the past several months.
Ganesh Shinde, Abhijeet Jadhav, Samadhan Chinchole, Sanjay Gaware and Babban Sadaar were arrested in connection with a scheme that allegedly cheated over 4,000 people of Rs 14 crore. The scheme was run through Capital Club Transfers. Investors would get two grams to 30 grams of gold or 4 grams to 60 grams of silver along with a 3% return per week on their investments.
Rasiklal Shah, 55 and Nilesh Rasiklal Shah, 53, two brothers, were arrested on charges that they ran a scheme through Rasiklal Sankalchand Jewellery that defrauded customers out of Rs 300 crore.
Balaraju Mallikarjun Raju, the director of Sastra Enterprises Limited, was arrested on charges that he was running a fraudulent scheme that defrauded hundreds of investors.
Arrests were made in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme run through Custom House Capital.
Regulators cautioned residents about a new unlicensed Bitcoin scheme run through Bitcoin Future. Authorities caution that the scheme is a Ponzi scheme.
Kang-mo, the CEO of CoinUp was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the $384 million scheme that promised returns of up to 200% on cryptocurrency investments in 4 to 10 weeks. The firm’s chief financial officers, Mr. Kwon and Mr. Shinmo were each sentenced to 11 years in prison, and the “governor” of CoinUp, Mr. Yunmo, was sentenced to 7 years in prison.
Wantanee “Mae Manee” Tippaveth, 28, and her husband, Metee Chinpa, 20, were charged with fraud in connection with a scheme that promised investors a 93% profit per month from a “gold shop.” The scheme is known as Forex 3D and there are 3,400 known victims who have lost more than 850 million baht. They have denied any wrongdoing. Authorities believe that up to 30,000 victims were defrauded. Wilaiwan Hongprachasap, 25, Thawalrat Tippaveth, 47, who is the mother of Mae Manee, and downline recruiters, Piya Khirisuwannakul, Pornsawan Phuin-oy and Suphanee Nikornkul, were also detained in connection with the scheme.

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Four former presidents, former Supreme Court justices, and other political figures signed a declaration against discrimination and in favor of same-sex marriage in Costa Rica on Friday.
The declaration came as the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court, known as the Sala IV, is debating the legality of same-sex marriage.
The “Declaration for Equality and Against Discrimination of Same-Sex Couples” was signed by 180 people, including former Presidents Oscar Arias, Laura Chinchilla, Luis Guillermo Solís, and Abel Pacheco.
The Constitutional Chamber says it will render a decision in the first half of August about the validity of the article in Costa Rica’s Family Code that bans same-sex marriage.
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IAHCR) ruled in favor of same-sex marriage in January and declared that same-sex couples should have equal marriage rights. The Constitutional Chamber has already ruled that IAHCR opinions are binding in Costa Rica.
Luis Salazar, the presidential appointee for LGBTQ issues, said the declaration is “a clear manifestation of respect for human rights, where different points of view come together for equality and not discrimination of same-sex couples.”

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2009 marks the 29th year that ìStop World Hungerî has been using tennis events to help the hungry throughout the world. During this time, more than $99,000 has been forwarded to Catholic Relief Services to assist them in their efforts to feed hungry children in more than 100 countries. In addition, much nonperishable food has been collected for the hungry of Long Island.
The ìStop World Hungerî schedule for 2009 begins with a tennis party at Carefree Racquet Club in North Merrick on Saturday evening, March 21. Participants are guaranteed two hours of playing time and light refreshments. Funds raised will be used for famine relief and canned food will be collected for a local food pantry. The cost is $15 per player and $7.50 for non-players.
Next up will be the annual ìStop World Hungerî Spring Tennis Tournament. Events consist of singles for men and women, as well as doubles for men, women and mixed teams. Depending upon registration, divisions are established according to ability levels and geographic location. The tournament format consists of no elimination, round-robin play. Matches are best 2 out of 3 sets and awards are presented to the top players in each division.
In recent years, Roslyn residents, including Buddy Bravo, have taken part in the tennis action.
The cost for the tournament is $6 for singles and $10 for doubles. The registration deadline is Wednesday, March 25. Matches are to be played between April 4 ñ June 7. Participants schedule their own matches at mutually convenient times and sites. Awards will be presented at a tennis party at Carefree Racquet Club scheduled for Saturday evening, June 20.
If you have any questions or would like applications and/or more information, you can write to: Stop World Hunger Tennis, 53 Elm Place, Amityville, NY 11701. Or, you may call Matt at 1-631-789-3618.

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Pakistan and Hungary have expressed the desire to further strengthen cooperation in economic and trade, investment, industry, agriculture, water resource management, information technology, energy, industry, healthcare and pharmaceutical, sports, culture, education and parliamentary exchanges.
This desire was expressed by the both sides during the 5th round of Pakistan-Hungary Bilateral Political Consultations held in Budapest.
The two sides also reviewed recent developments in bilateral relations and explored the way forward to enhance cooperation in diverse fields.
Both sides expressed satisfaction at the current pace of cooperation after the Hungary-Pakistan Trade and Economic Window launched in March 2021.
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Arlington Greenlights $810 Million Hotel and Convention Center Project
Dom DiFurio reports that plans for a new hotel and convention center in the entertainment district of Arlington, Texas, are moving forward. The project will also include residential units, office space, restaurants, and retail.
The project involves $810 million in investment, says DiFurio. "The city estimates the entertainment district project will create more than 3,000 jobs, $3.9 billion in taxable sales and $2.8 billion in lodging sales over 30 years. It could be completed as early as 2023."
Officials say the project will be a tax generator that will support other city services, notes DiFurio. "With the Texas Live entertainment complex and Live! by Loews hotel now open, Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams said this is the right time for the city to welcome further investment in the entertainment district."


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CNBC's Julia Boorstin reports the details of Verizon's deal with the NFL over mobile streaming rights. » Read More
By: Mary Bowerman
The interview came hours before a news conference where the three women plan to demand that Congress investigate their claims. USAToday reports. » Read More
Frank Louthan, Raymond James telecom analyst, weighs in on mergers talks between Comcast and Twenty-First Century Fox, and Time Warner and AT&T.
Marci Ryvicker, Wells Fargo Securities senior media analyst, weighs in on the likelihood of Comcast or Verizon buying 21st Century Fox.
WASHINGTON, Nov 16- U.S. regulators on Thursday approved the use of new technology that will improve picture quality on mobile phones, tablets and television, but also raises significant privacy concerns by giving advertisers dramatically more data about viewing habits. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 to allow broadcasters to...
The Republican-led FCC voted 3-2 to eliminate the 42- year-old ban on cross-ownership of a newspaper and TV station in a major market. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai defended the rule change, saying it was "utter nonsense" that rules banning cross ownership of a newspaper and broadcast station were still in place after massive changes in media over the last four decades.
Current televisions cannot carry the new signal and the FCC only requires broadcasting both signals for five years after deploying the next-generation technology. "The FCC calls this approach market driven. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai defended the proposal, calling concerns about buying new devices "hypothetical.
WASHINGTON, Nov 16- The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to remove key roadblocks to increased consolidation among media companies, potentially unleashing new deals among TV, radio and newspaper owners as they seek to better compete with online media. The Republican-led FCC voted 3-2 to eliminate the 42- year-old ban on...
WASHINGTON, Nov 16- The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to undo key roadblocks to increased consolidation among media companies, potentially unleashing new deals among TV, radio and newspaper owners as they seek to better compete with online media. The Republican-led FCC voted 3-2 to eliminate the 42- year-old ban on...
The National Football League's weak viewership has Wall Street on edge, and the numbers aren't looking any better for Week 10.
CNBC's David Faber provides highlights of his interview with Liberty Media Chairman John Malone including the threat Netflix might present.
CNBC's David Faber reports on shares of Altice and how cord-cutting is impacting the multinational telecom company.
Three movies made of the trilogy in the early 2000 s, filmed in New Zealand and based on Tolkien's novels, garnered nearly $3 billion at the box office and 17 Academy Awards. New Line Cinema, which distributed the film trilogy, the Tolkien Estate and Trust, and publisher HarperCollins will work with Amazon to produce the television series. That was a winning formula...
The new series will be based on new material taking place before J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Fellowship of the Ring."
Nov 13- Amazon.com Inc on Monday said it bought the global television rights to' The Lord of the Rings' for a series to premiere on its streaming service Prime Video. The move underscores a shift by Amazon to produce shows with broader appeal than in the past, to encourage more people to sign up for its shopping and streaming club Prime. Amazon said the series will...
John Ford, former Discovery Channel president, and Andrew Wallenstein, co-editor-in-chief at Variety, discuss Disney's plans for its own streaming service to be priced to undercut Netflix.
HBO responded to Louis CK sexual harassment claims by dropping him from its upcoming Night of Too Many Stars concert and pulling his past projects from its On Demand services.
The U.S. satellite and internet TV provider said it wrote off monthly fees from around 145,000 subscribers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands cut off by damage to infrastructure from the hurricane. The lost subscriptions, which the company said should return as the islands get back on their feet, reduced third-quarter profit at the U.S. satellite TV...
Christopher Plummer will be brought in to reshoot the role of J. Paul Getty for the film, USA Today reports.
The explosion in ways to watch TV and use mobile phones makes the Time Warner-AT&T merger possible, says Rick Munarriz, senior analyst tech and media at the Motley Fool.
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel kicked off a series of promotions with Kmart Tuesday night, USA Today reports.
The "Squawk on the Street" crew weighs in on talks between Disney and 21st Century and what it indicates about changes ahead in media.


NYC rock band, Hooray For Earth share their take of electronic duo Autechre's “jatevee C,” led by warped melodies and layers of ethereal, echoing backing vocals. Managing to be soothing and anthemic, the track showcases their atmospheric style.
The cover is accompanied by a reissue of their 2011 LP True Loves, stocked with transportive productions including tracks like "True Loves," "No Love," "Realize It's Not the Sun," as well as previously unreleased number “La Que.”
The band’s new release preceded their Bandcamp livestream performance Live From Death By Audio, a delicate but expansive event described as "Songs, sounds, guitar treachery, loudness, softness…overall good times intended."
Helmed by Noel Heroux, Hooray For Earth which spent much of its time developing their craft in the studio re-emerged after eight years as a support act to Modest Mouse in 2022, before making its own much-awaited return.
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The Affordable Porsche. Click image to enlarge
By Russell Purcell
Recently I came across an article about how lottery winners tend to spend their newfound wealth. When the journalist conducting the interview asked the winners about their immediate plans for the money, more than 95 per cent of the respondents mentioned that they planned to buy a new car. While this may seem like a typical response to that question, I did find myself somewhat surprised by the fact that of that number, almost half of the lucky winners mentioned the Porsche nameplate when it came down to specifics.
Porsche is unique in that until recently, with the arrival of the Cayenne SUV and Panamera sedan models, the company’s efforts have always been focussed on producing sports cars and sporty roadsters. Porsches have always been fun to drive, but the cars produced by the German firm have also proven durable, reliable, and relatively resistant to rust. Most Porsches are so prized by their owners that they are lovingly cared for and maintained, so there are lots of quality vehicles out there in the second-hand marketplace.
Luckily there are some bargains to be had if you know what to look for and what to avoid. Author Iain Ayre’s new book, The Affordable Porsche, will equip the budding Porsche-phile with the knowledge needed to begin their quest for the perfect car and also help them to avoid some of the pitfalls that often pop up to derail the dream of owning a special automobile.
Each chapter focuses on an individual model or in the case of the 911, generation, and the author points out strengths and weaknesses, the expected costs (time and money) and ease of maintaining, repairing or modifying these cars, as well as suggests which cars (in his opinion) represent the best buys. The thoroughness of his research is obvious, and the book provides such a vast collection of specifics and details that it should prove invaluable should you be looking for a Porsche to park in the garage or driveway.
Production numbers, brief model histories, and the expert opinions of owners, drivers, and technical experts are also included to help you narrow your search parameters and decide which Porsche model best suits your individual needs or lifestyle.
The venerable 911 is one of the longest running automotive models in history, and this iconic car, with its teardrop shape, represents the foundation upon which the Porsche company continues to build its formidable reputation in the automotive world. As a result, there are four chapters devoted to early 911 models, as well as one featuring the 912 – the short-lived four-cylinder cousin that shared its good looks with the 911.
Some purists abhor the front-engine models like the 924 (Audi GT), 944 and 968 and often refer to them as wannabe Porsches, but in reality, these models are great fun to drive, and due to their entry-level pricing, are in relevant abundance should you be looking for an inexpensive entry into the Porsche fold. The latter two were also produced in cabriolet form, so the wind-in-the-hair experience sought by many sports car buyers is available at a bargain price.
One of my favourites, the futuristic 928, also carried its engine up front, but the difference was the car offered supercar performance and luxury wrapped in one of the sexiest automotive designs ever penned, not to mention the throaty growl of a Porsche engineered V8!
The author seems to share a fondness for these futuristic looking missiles and dedicates plenty of ink to the model to help the reader understand the many variants that exist of this special machine.
The Porsche 356 and its various iterations are dream cars for most, so I was pleased to see that Intermeccanica, the Vancouver based boutique car manufacturer, was recognized in this book. The replica machines produced by this storied company are in many ways superior to the original Speedster and Roadsters that they are modelled after and are much easier to acquire and maintain.
The author refers to the first generation 911 models (1963-1970) as the “Porsche Porkers,” and favours them as they are relatively inexpensive, and are often “the most rewarding to drive.” These cars look uncluttered and clean, but a new trend sees many being snapped up by builders looking to hot-rod them up or update their bodywork to look more like later 911 models. As a result, you may want to hasten your search efforts if the goal is to acquire an unmolested version of one of these classics.
Don’t fret, as the mid-engine 914 gets its own chapter, as does its modern equivalent the 986/987 Boxster. While these cars can often be scooped up on the cheap, they are typically very expensive to maintain and restore due to their drivetrain layout. Should one of these handling dynamos still be on your wish list, following the author’s advice may help you find a good one and save you some money and headaches.
Two sections of the book that will prove the most influential to prospective Porsche buyers will be the chapter dedicated to decoding Porsche’s VIN numbers, as well as the thorough appendix focussed on technical specifications for all models and years covered in the book.
The author’s careful research is supported by facts and real-world data culled from interviews he conducted with Porsche owners and brand specialists. The content includes excellent tips for buying, repairing, restoring and servicing Porsche cars, as well as an in-depth look at the process of importing cars that proved very informative. The author’s easy style makes the book easy to read, and most readers will find his tips relevant to any used car purchase.
The Affordable Porsche: The Complete Guide to Buying and Running a Low-Cost Porsche
Author: Iain Ayre
Suggested retail price: CAN$38.99

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NOTTINGHAM Forest won't be bringing winger Bakary Sako to the City Ground anytime soon - after Wolverhampton Wanderers rejected a bid from the Championship club.
The 26-year-old joined Wolves from French side Molineux last summer but his 10 goals could not prevent Wolves from being relegated.
Manager Kenny Jackett believes Forest's bid for Sako falls short of their estimation.
He said: "What they have offered is nowhere near our valuation."
Jackett also confirmed that there had been no fresh enquires for one of the club's top earners, Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle, who has been linked with a move to Burnley and Scottish Premier League champions Celtic.
BLACKBURN Rovers have said goodbye to winger Morten Gamst Pedersen, who has joined Turkish club Kardemir Karabukspor.
Pedersen, who has been with Rovers since 2004, has signed a two-year deal with the Turkish side.
He was linked with a move to Denmark with FC Copenhagen, but instead it is the Turkish Super Lig that he will be plying his trade in for the rest of this season and beyond.


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Merry Christmas everyone! I have always loved this day, Christmas Eve, kind of magical and filled with excitement, delicious food and christmas gifts.
Well, well this weekend I officially had my first Christmas-baking-sweet-treat-session! It is the best, just dancing around in the kitchen listening to all sorts of Christmas music while attempting
I have a serious weak spot for crispy, delicate asian salads.
As you might have noticed I have been cooking up a lot of grain free dishes lately.
I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas filled with food, family, love, laughter and complete relaxation! Once again, I had a lovely Christmas and it somehow seems never to disappoint me.

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"I looked around and could not find quite the car I dreamed of, so I decided to build it myself." - Ferry Porsche
The Porsche 911 is maybe the greatest sports car of all time. For more than 50 years the 911 has been defining how a sports car should drive and perform, consistently setting the benchmark for driver engagement and enjoyment. The 911 was not the first car Ferdinand Porsche created though. The true heritage of the 911, and the Porsche brand as a whole, can all be traced back to one machine. This is the Porsche 356 Pre-A.
As a machine on its own, the 356 doesn’t get as much recognition or attention as the legendary 911, but don’t let that relative obscurity dampen its impact and legacy. With a rearward-mounted flat four-cylinder engine and humpbacked profile, the DNA of the 911 is evident. The 356 was also the starting point for many of Porsche’s future traditions. The car was the first machine to wear the Carrera nameplate that adorns 911s today, and the 356 was used extensively in motorsport.
In short, the 356 is in many ways the birth of what we consider a “true” sports car today. And now you have a chance to own one. Canepa is currently offering a near factory-perfect 1953 Pre-A 356 1500 Coupe. It’s a numbers matching car that is fresh off of an extensive restoration that won several awards. This particular car took top honors in the Concours Restoration Group at the 2018 Porsche Parade, won the Gmund Achievement with a near perfect score of 299.8 points, and it was scored first in the Class Restored Category. This is conclusively and objectively one of the nicest Porsche 356 cars in existence.
But owning this 356 would be about so much more than meticulous restoration and winning awards. You would be the steward of history and heritage. Every Porsche in this world today owes some semblance of its existence to this car. You will be the keeper of a legend so impactful that its influence will be felt for hundreds of years from now. Just as Henry Ford redefined what the automotive business could be with the Model T, It was Ferry Porsche and the 356 that launched a performance icon.
Become part of that history and that lineage with this 1953 Porsche. Just make sure you treat it as the great Ferry himself envisioned, and keep driving it on public roads so that the rest of the world can bask in its glory.


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On November 5th, 2022, 2 YG members and 3 exchange students met at Changgyeonggung at 5pm. In Changgyeonggung, we roamed around and took pictures. We could see traditional Korean buildings. Also, we could learn about Daehan Empire history. Since Changgyeonggung had both traditional and modern styles of buildings, it made the palace attractive. It features a more liberal design in an east-west...
On June 11th 2022, 3 members of Yonsei Global and 3 exchange students gathered in front of the Sinchon campus to visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace. We met in the noon to have lunch before heading to Gyeongbokgung station. After having a wonderful meal of sujebi and kimbop in Sinchon, we changed into hanbok, a Korean traditional clothing, and walked to the palace.
Gyeongbokgung palace was extraordinary with its beautiful structure and scenery. We were also in time for the marching show, where people dressed in executive uniforms marched into the palace and played Korean traditional instruments. We enjoyed the show for a while and took pictures.
After the show, we took a long walk around the place. We admired the main palace and the throne, but also had a nice time looking around the scenery and enjoying the summer breeze. We had fun taking pictures of each other in hanbok and getting to know each other over a cup of coffee.
The walk around Gyeongbokgung Palace was not only a great opportunity to explore Korean historical sites and traditional clothing, but also to meet new friends. We had a delightful time talking about our interests and getting to know each other. We wish to meet again soon.

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Laika, the independent, Oregon-based studio that brought us stop-motion charmers Coraline, ParaNorman and The Boxtrolls, takes us to a mystical new world in Kubo and the Two Strings, a sprawling Japanese odyssey that follows a young hero as he quests to reconnect with his family. Taking inspiration from Akira Kurosawa, Ray Harryhausen, George Méliès and more, the film is a poetic ode to the power of storytelling as a way of keeping the ones we’ve lost close.
Game of Thrones’ Art Parkinson voices Kubo, a gifted boy who can bring inanimate objects to life with music. When tragedy strikes his family and dark spirits are released into the world, he quests after three pieces of mystical armor his father, the great warrior Hanzo, used to slay the evil Moon King. With companions Beetle (Matthew McConaughey) and Monkey (Charlize Theron), Kubo has the adventure of a lifetime, slaying giant monsters, learning to hone his powers, and discovering the bitter truth behind his family’s murky lineage.
PopMatters caught up with Travis Knight, Laika president, CEO, and director of Kubo and the Two Strings, and producer Arianne Sutner during their recent visit to San Francisco. They discuss Laika’s commitment to reinvention, trusting their audience to receive challenging themes, the passion required to be a stop-motion animator, and more.
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When I watch Laika’s films, I’m sort of in awe. I can imagine the work directors, editors, costume designers and actors do, but the stop-motion stuff . . . that I don’t understand. I can’t imagine the work that goes into it.
Travis: Very few people do, and very few people are drawn to this particular lifestyle. I think it takes a certain kind of person. So many of the artists that work at the studio have stories similar to mine. They were drawn to this field because they had an incredible love and passion for it. There was something they saw at some moment in their lives that just fired off something in their brain that got them excited about this field and this way of making film. Our whole shop is filled with people who are incredible craftspeople.
Some of them weren’t necessarily stop-motion artists. There’s a seamstress, someone who makes ceramics, someone who makes watches. People who are crafty and have an eye for detail–if you can kind of tweak their perspective a few degrees in a certain direction, they can become extraordinary stop-motion artists. We have a whole shop of people from all over the world. One of the things I love about our studio is that it’s a global community. People come from everywhere. I think that diversity of culture helps make our films what they are. They’re really unlike anything else, and I think a part of that is because our studio is unlike anywhere else in the world.
Arianne: They’re great problem-solvers, too. You can work in the costume department, but it’s really about solving little problems every day. We have engineers and scientists and tinkerers, and problems come up every hour, in every department. I think that’s what they enjoy doing, figuring out how to solve problems to make your viewing experience really fantastic.
Travis: We combine history and tradition with disruptive thinking and cutting-edge technology. I think, any time you have these unusual groups of people working together, it creates fertile ground for innovation. We have people who are inventing technologies. Big, throbbing brains like you’d find at NASA. And we have people making films the way George Méliès made them a hundred years ago, with their hands. You have astronauts and cavemen, luddites and futurists, working side by side. It creates a rich environment of innovation.
I think what’s extraordinary about all of your films is that they each have a completely different visual vocabulary. A lot of animation studios’ work has an underlying, base-level style that you can see in each film, but all of your films look unique.
Travis: We absolutely do not want a house style. There is this inherent creative restlessness in the studio. We always want to tell new stories. We always want to challenge ourselves and jump into new genres and new aspects of what it is to be human. Because we’re telling original stories, it doesn’t make any sense that this story, which is completely different and takes place in a completely different part of the world, looks exactly like this other story. Hopefully, the look of the film arises naturally out of the narrative.
Because of what this movie was, the look for this movie was completely different than, say, The Boxtrolls. This movie was heavily influenced by ukiyo-e and origami and Noh theater and late Edo-period doll making. There’s such a rich cultural tradition that you typically don’t see on the big screen. When I went to Japan for the first time when I was eight years old and I was exposed to this incredible art and culture, it was something that stayed with me for my entire life. It’s some something I wanted to see represented on the screen accurately.
It’s a period fantasy. This version of Japan never really existed, in the same way that Miyazaki’s version of Europe never existed. It’s an impressionist painting. We apply that same prism, but we root it in a real place. We do our research and we understand what was happening in these different periods, and it becomes an assemblage of these things, combined with our own imaginations.
Arianne: Something we were talking about recently was building a library, which we have done, but really organizing it so that you see the visual aesthetic and vocabulary for each movie. The hope is that a character from ParaNorman would look wildly out of place in Kubo’s world. In and of itself, the world is perfect. An errant line that is not in the Kubo style will jar the audience. Each movie works for itself.
Travis: To celebrate our tenth anniversary, we took a photograph. We got most of the key characters from all four films that we’ve done and put them together. It was so weird to see them all together! To see them all together . . . they would not live in the same universe. They’re so totally different from each other. We’re always trying to do something new.
One of the things that sets Kubo apart from other family-friendly movies is that it doesn’t pull punches when dealing with challenging ideas like the permanence of death. Grief isn’t a pretty thing, and you don’t depict it as such.
Travis: I do think that part of our approach is that we’re trying to tell stories that have meaning and resonance. We’re not looking to make cotton-coated confections; we’re looking to make films that have something to say. They’re keenly felt, thought-provoking. We really do respect the intelligence of the audience. We don’t speak down to our audience, which I think is, unfortunately, a rarity in so much stuff that’s geared toward families. When I was a kid, it wasn’t like that. There were so many great movies I saw and became such a part of my life. Some of the most meaningful experiences were when I’d go with my parents to the movie theater and go to these new worlds and experience these new stories that resonated with me. Movies have the power to reach us, and I think they still do. That’s what we’re trying to do as filmmakers: tell stories that have meaning.
Kubo is a maturation metaphor about a boy who crosses the Rubicon from childhood to adulthood. It’s about the things we gain and the things we leave behind along the way. There is a cost to growing up. One of the things that you have to learn is how to deal with loss, how to reconcile the unfairness of the universe. People can be snatched away from us through a random act of casual violence, without there being a heroic speech. It’s a film about loss and healing, about how loving someone or something exposes us and makes us vulnerable. At the same time, love also gives us strength. It heals us and gives our lives meaning. There’s something that’s kind of bitter about that polarity, how those conflicting sides of the same emotion make us vulnerable and strong. This film hopefully tackles that in a sensitive and poetic way.
Arianne: Travis’ commitment to not pulling punches is also physical. When the mom hits her head at the beginning of the movie, he consistently committed himself to the sound effects so that you can feel their pain. They hurt. They die.
Travis: Look… it’s not a Wile E. Coyote universe. If a character smashes into a wall, they don’t get turned into a pancake and fly back up again. In our world, people get hurt. Dead is dead. You want to have audiences understand that there are real stakes here, even though it’s a metaphor. Even though it’s a stylized version of real life, it’s still connected to real life.
A lot is made of your film’s stunning imagery. I saw it in 3-D, and it was spectacular. But I think the thing that really makes the movie feel three-dimensional is the sound design. Talk about your approach to both the score and the sound effects.
Travis: It started with the music. Kubo is like an Orpheus figure. He’s gifted with divine magic, divine music. Like Orpheus, he can coax the rocks and the trees to dance. When I thought of a composer who could do that, I thought of Dario Marianelli, who we worked with on The Boxtrolls. He’s such a brilliant musician and artist. Talking him through the big ideas in this movie, he knew it was going to be a challenge. But he was game for it. The great thing about Dario is that he was in sync with me from the beginning. He knew the story and the emotions we were trying to evoke in the music, where we could weave the themes together and make the audience feel what the character is feeling, through music.
We also had this extraordinary sound designer, Tim Chau. The sound is so good. We started talking about the movie with him and, again, he completely locked in with us from the start. We’re creating a world from scratch. We’re not capturing source audio; it all has to be created. From really complex stuff like a raging sea or these mythological monsters to something as simple as when Monkey slams the shell of Beetle’s back shut after he crashes to the ground. Tim is so clever; for that sound, he used the sound of a Volkswagen Beetle’s door slamming shut. So many details. The combination of the sound design and music really lifts the film to what it needs to be. I think these guys did a great job.
What is Kubo’s greatest fear?
Travis: Kubo is effectively an open wound. He’s a kid who’s gone through a horrible experience. And yet, he has a beautiful outlook on life. What he wants above all is to feel the love of his family, to connect with his mother and the memory of his father and really feel what it’s like to be enveloped in a family’s love. Like any kid, he fears that being taken away from him. Any parent fears that being taken away from them. I think we look at that from both perspectives in this movie. We were kids who went through this experience, and now we’re parents with kids of our own. We are the continuation of our parents’ stories, and our kids are the continuation of ours. What we desperately want is to hold onto that beautiful family for as long as we can, and that’s something that Kubo wants. I’m sure his greatest fear is losing that.
Arianne: I think, in the beginning, he wants to not lose [their] tenuous connection as she goes in and out of being mentally present. I think he wants to hold on to that.
Travis: This film deals with that time in our lives when we have these incredibly strong bonds with our parents. There’s a time in our lives when those things begin to shift and irrevocably change. These relationships change over time. That doesn’t mean they’re not powerful, it doesn’t mean that we don’t carry them with us as people drift out of our lives. Our experiences with the people we love — those are things we hold onto even when they’re not around.


Canada took control from the start and Jeremy Baird quickly made it 1-0 with his first international goal in the fourth minute of the match. Baird scored on a rebound off a Geoff Wakefield shot. Wakefield then made it 2-0 just four minutes later.
"We worked on two areas in our morning session and both areas were a big improvement from the last game," said head coach Drew Ferguson. "We made one change to our lineup and it paid dividends – Geoff Wakefield was involved in three goals."
In the second half, Canada sat back and defended. Goalkeeper Matthew Brown – in just his second international match as a goalkeeper – was not busy, but he was there when needed to register his first clean sheet.
For this match, coach Ferguson’s starting XI featured Brown (goalkeeper), Chris Duehrsen, John Phillips, captain Dustin Hodgson, Jamie Ackinclose, Geoff Wakefield and CP5 Jeremy Baird. Canada’s three substitutions were Vito Proietti (for Wakefield in the 22nd minute), Todd Phillips (for Ackinclose in the 50th), and Chris Fawcett (for Hodgson in the 58th minute).
Jamie Ackinclose was selected Canada’s Player of the Match.
Canada’s next two matches will be difficult. Canada plays host Argentina on 22 October and then Brazil on 24 October. Canada’s final match is 26 October against Mexico.


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Opinião Pública – Vol. 18, Nº 2 2012
Articles in this issue
The Brazilian Provisional Measure (MP) is one of the most powerful legislative instruments in the hands of the President to unilaterally change the status quo. Although the judiciary (STF) has recognized the competence of Governors to establish and adopt the MP only six states attribute the prerogative to edit MP until 2010. This article seeks to explain the non-adoption of this legislative instrument by most states emphasizing the low or marginal relevance that is given to the MP by the Governor in the six cases that adopted it. It is argued here that the Governors, unlike Presidents, do not require another legislative instrument or expanding the delegation of legislative powers to ensure their legislative agenda forward their respective State Legislative Assemblies, because with or without decree power the State Governors would control the limited decisional agenda in the states.
The purpose of this article is to discuss the view of literature on the importance and the role of Standing Committees in legislatures in Brazil and to contrast it with the perceptions of state representatives from twelve state assemblies. We attempted to identify points of convergence and divergence between that the literature says and, on the other hand, the perceptions of the representatives in order to contribute to further the understanding about the operation and the importance of Standing Committees in the State Assemblies as well as the obstacles to their participation in the legislative process. Furthermore, the article aims to identify and discuss the aspects and dimensions highlighted by the legislators and not considered in the literature.
This article discusses values of city councilors of Curitiba–Brazil on social rights, such as: health, education, welfare, labor, social security, food security and nutrition, housing and income transfers. The methodological procedures include interviews, statistical tests and analysis from the parameters of the Constitution of 1988 and from types of solidarity. The types were divided in two groups: political solidarity and gift solidarity. The results indicate that for the case of the rights to the direct monetary transfer and social assistance, the values of city councilors are compatible to the characteristics of the gift solidarity. In the cases of education and health, the values are compatible to the constitutional principles and the political solidarity.
The goal is to discuss the public perception regarding the role of the judiciary in the political electoral process and the consequences of this perception to the electoral governance. We explore the Brazilian 2010 elections and the episode of the "clean slate law". Unlike most current studies that focus on perception of the judiciary as a single institution we discuss the specificity of electoral justice as a political power and a public service provider – considering that the electoral judiciary operates, not only resolving electoral disputes but organizing and conducting the electoral process. We add new empirical evidence to an old question: do Brazilians trust or distrust the judiciary? Our argument is that when it comes to the organization and supervision of elections, Brazilians are confident in the judiciary as a guarantor of the fairness of the electoral process. But when it comes to conflict resolution, Brazilians tend to distrust the judiciary - slow, expensive and difficult to use. The educational level is decisive for this perception - the higher the educational level, the more favorable view of the judiciary. The basis for our discussion is given by the results of a survey conducted by FGV Law School a week after the second round of 2010 elections.
This article aims to discuss the relation between time and Law. It arises from problems in the methodologies usually applied to measure the length of criminal prosecution in Brazil and it is important because the findings of researches about that subject depend on the methodological procedures chosen for the data construction and handling, showing different results and different phenomena according to the methodologies applied. The article does not offer a final conclusion about what is the best way to analyze time in judicial cases, but aims to contribute with the growing interest in the subject of measurement of Law’s time, highlighting questions and alternatives for those who must deal with the problem of measure time in prosecutions, especially in Brazilian courts.
The concept of civil society is essentially contested in its capacity to explain modern societies. It has been re-elaborated during the early nineties and in its renewed version has been employed in Brazil. A few authors defend its analytical use within the new anglo-saxon model provided by Cohen and Arato whereas other authors criticized the idea of social autonomy. In this article I will describe the emergence of civil society in Brazil during the late seventies and will approach its main area of social action during this first stage. I will also approach a second phase in civil society organization in which it moved to a strategy of interdependency with the state.
This article aims to discuss three common lines that make up the action repertoire of the housing movement of the city of São Paulo: squattings, participation in institucional spheres, (specially the Municipal Housing Council) and the right to the city. We intended to recover part of the history of these practices and routines, and here we present the heterogeneity of the arguments that support and question them. Therefore, we present the housing movement as heterogeneous and plural, whose militants struggle for dignified housing. The article is based on a survey, applied in the 11th State Meeting of Popular Housing, organized by the Union of the Housing Movement, which happenned in São Paulo, in 2009.
This article discusses the modalities and strategies that produce collective subjects to deal with violence, from a case study of collective action produced in the context of the Colombian internal armed conflict, characterizing them as forms of political action trying to reverse, transform or alter the power relations through such violence is intended to implement. Ending in the emergence of a new stage of the public, positing the existence of guidelines and forms of action armed opposition to domination and illustrations of a plurality of alternative cultural, political and social civility and democratic.
The aim of this article is to analyze the concept of democracy, the relationship with democratic institutions, the trust placed in them and some aspects of the patterns of political action of the business elite in Brazil nowadays. We use the notion of the business elite, composed by those who are engaged in the direction of representative entities of various sectors of business, therefore, not exactly the criteria of economic power or direction of large companies, as is usual in studies on economic elites, but that of political representation: the leaders who were elected by members of the entities engaged in the business and articulate the interests of their constituents. Data come from interviews with directors of entities from various sectors distinct nature (trade union and associative) and range of action (state or national), checking not only the opinions but also their justifications or rationale, giving a qualitative aspect to data, rarely used in studies of political culture. We realized that the business elite has a strong adherence to democracy higher than the general population, it is favorable to political participation and a high degree of trust and satisfaction with Brazilian democratic institutions.
This paper explores the main criteria used in researches in the field of online deliberation. Through an extensive literature review, we selected 59 articles that list indicators to assess discussions in the internet. In these articles were found, altogether, 369 criteria, with an average of 6,25 per item and standard deviation of 2,69. In a second stage, the research effort is made to group these criteria into broad categories and connected to the deliberative principles. The criteria were summarized in eight categories, namely: Justification, Reciprocity, Reflexivity, Respect, Pluralism, Equality, Information and Topic. We conclude that despite the many criteria used, one cannot say there is an excessive dispersion at online deliberation studies. This result is linked to different deliberative democracy approaches, the difficult to operationalize the criterion, the need for specific criterion for different contexts and objects and, in many cases, the mere difference of taxonomy.
This article presents partial results of an ample research on the municipal elections in the state of Maranhão in 2008. We focus on the following aspects of the electoral dynamic: 1) the relevance assumed by the so called “judicial battles” in the electoral disputes; 2) the media’s constructive work on “cases” involving possible “cancellation” of candidate registration; 3) the role of lawyers and Law practices specializing in “electoral law” in campaign teams working in specific municipalities in the state; 4) the use made by the members of factions of the processes which were passing through the electoral law courts. The sources of information used were interviews done with lawyers, candidates and campaign managers as well as an analysis of the campaign “coverage” by the newspapers O Estado do Maranhão and Jornal Pequeno during the electoral process.
The aim of this paper is to present the results of an electoral research conducted in the University of São Paulo by the Center of Studies in International Negotiation (CAENI) and the Junior Institute of Social Research (IJPS) during the 2010 Brazilian presidential elections runoff. In this work we discuss the sampling process and its implications on a universe of higher scholarization. We show that the prospective behavior is easier to isolate in situations like these, in comparison with classical surveys over the total Brazilian population.


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The Coronavirus Stimulus Package offered by the House Financial Services Committee called for the creation of a digital dollar. This idea has been discussed in the Senate too. Seemingly, the pandemic has pushed this idea- a concept long overdue- to the forefront for discussion. And others are seemingly working on this. Visa filed for a patent for a blockchain digital dollar.
So why do we need it? Read Jason's interview with former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo here.


Four Tet: There Is Love in You
"The bliss is back" reads an early review of There Is Love in You, which is good new for fans of Four Tet's "folktronica" sound. The disc represents Kieran Hebden's first full-length Four Tet release since 2005; recent years have seen Hebden devoting his time to a series of experimental works with jazz drummer Steve Reid.
Massive Attack: Heligoland
Coming a full seven years after the innovative group's previous effort 100th Window 75, Massive Attack's fifth album (named after a German archipelago in the North Sea, to answer your question) is a stripped-down, song-based effort, according to Billboard and other sources. Many of the new songs played live in recent years are surprisingly absent here -- as are long-rumored new collaborations with the likes of Mike Patton, Liz Fraser, Dot Allison, and Beth Orton -- but the disc does include a wealth of guests, including Portishead's Adrian Utley, Martina Topley-Bird, Damon Albarn, Hope Sandoval, and TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe.
The Streets: Computers and Blues
Mike Skinner's fifth (and possibly final) Streets disc will apparently be more "ravey" and danceable than his recent work.
The Knife: Tomorrow, In a Year
Swedish electro-pop duo The Knife impressed most critics with their 2006 release Silent Shout 74, and the duo's female half, Karin Dreijer Andersson, did the same last year with her solo debut as Fever Ray 81. Not a true follow-up to either disc, Tomorrow, In a Year is actually the soundtrack to an opera of the same name about Charles Darwin, composed by The Knife in conjunction with Mt. Sims and Planningtorock, and performed for the first time last September.
The tenth album from the veteran British experimental electronica duo is -- like its predecessors -- filled with cryptic song titles and even more cryptic songs. The pricey vinyl edition features The Designer Republic's usual terrific design and packaging work.
Flying Lotus: Cosmogramma
The Los Angeles-based producer's third release for Warp Records lands in April. Known as "FlyLo" to fans and "Steven Ellison" to relatives, Flying Lotus is also the composer of much of the music heard on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim bumpers.
Daft Punk: Tron Legacy OST
We're not sure which is crazier: the fact that, nearly 20 years later, Disney is making a sequel to Tron -- or that Daft Punk is providing the score. But we are happy about both. While an all-Daft Punk soundtrack release in 2010 is not a done deal, the group is reportedly providing two dozen new tracks for the December film, so at the very least there should be some new Daft Punk material out by the end of the year. Oh, and the French duo even have a cameo in the movie.
Goldfrapp: Head First
Confirmed: That 2008 mostly acoustic release Seventh Tree 78 was, in fact, a detour (albeit a pleasant one). The beats are back on Head First, the UK synth-pop duo's fifth album, which includes the disco-influenced lead single "Rocket."
Lali Puna: Our Inventions
The Munich, Germany electronic-pop band -- which includes vocalist Valerie Trebeljahr and The Notwist's Markus Acher -- return with their first album in five years.
The dance-punk band's first release since the death of drummer Jerry Fuchs and departure of vocalist John Pugh is reportedly near completion, and could be released as soon as April.
Sure, the Australian collagists have released just one album in their 16-year history, but what an album it was: 2001's Since I Left You 89. Since they last left us, The Avalanches have busied themselves by DJing, remixing, and working on album number two, which has appeared on release calendars next to the letters TBA for at least five years. 2010 could indeed be the year that album finally finds its way to fans; there are indications that the record was completed months ago, with sample clearance the only remaining obstacle to a release.
The last we heard, the French electronica duo Justice was finally due to release its follow-up to 2007's acclaimed Cross 81 (aka †) in early 2010. We haven't heard anything to the contrary, but there certainly haven't been any album announcements, either -- so let's hope no news is good news.
Intended as a counterpart to 2009's energetic Junior 74, Senior will be a quieter, darker "more introverted" affair with few, if any, vocals.


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At Infinum, we use technology to deliver digital experiences that are intuitive and meaningful. We do this by identifying pain points and creating solutions that solve real-world problems. None of our projects involved heartbreaks. Until now.
We teamed up with a client that collects all kinds of keepsakes from failed relationships. Once salvaged, these mementos get a new home in the Museum of Broken Relationships and even tour the world as part of a traveling exhibition. The emotions are channeled through augmented placards with stories people write that range from funny to tragic and everything in between.
Think of our clients like art dealers but for emotions. You get the gist?
We were tasked to create a new web platform for the museum, so we began by analyzing the current state. The old website was non-responsive and purely informative; the presentation of touring exhibitions was inelegant and the call-for-contributions was facilitated through a Word file and e-mail. The website simply didn’t do justice to what the museum is all about.
The brief was to open up the museum to all who might not get a chance to visit it physically, and to create an emotional platform for the global community of heartbroken individuals. The objective was to create a responsive platform that would become a true extension of the museum.
During workshops with clients, we usually define and analyze the target market. Sometimes it’s a straightforward process but can also present a challenge. Nevertheless, this is a crucial step to sketching user personas and mapping out behavior patterns; it’s about making connections and drawing logical conclusions. But logic and emotions obviously don’t go hand in hand.
In order to create a captivating online presence for such a project we really needed to get our creative juices flowing.
Internet for the brokenhearted
The museum creators envisioned Brokenships as a global project, and together we set out to merge the physical community together with the virtual one. Since the museum’s collection is completely crowdsourced, the idea was to create an online experience that serves the exact same purpose, meaning the website visitors are invited to actively take part in the creation of a collective emotional history. Take a look:
The result of our joint effort is a responsive web app that connects the global community through stories of love and loss.
The bottom line is these things happen to everybody. The entire premise of the project is that it’s personal, yet incredibly relatable. Love is, after all, a vital part of the human experience.
Needless to say, if you ever feel like expressing your emotional problems but don’t know where to turn, think of brokenships.com. Share your anger, despair or melancholy — put your soul at ease and contribute to the shared repository of heartbreak.


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