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Papua Nova Guinea, el país on es parlen més de 800 llengües

Santiago Andrés Venera Salazar / eltiempo.com Les llengües oficials de Papua Nova Guinea són l’anglès, tok pisin, hiri motu i llengua de senyals. Oficialment denominat com l’Estat Independent de Papua Nova Guinea, és un país situat a Oceania. I malgrat els seus poc més de 8 milions d’habitants…[…] (eltiempo.com)

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DACC Lists Honors Students for Spring Semester

DANVILLE – Danville Area Community College has released a list of its honor students for the Spring 2023 Semester.   A student must carry 12 or more credit hours and a straight A (4.0) average on a 4.0 scale to be included on the President’s List. To be included on the Honors List, a student must carry 12 or more credit hours and have a B+ (3.5) grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Danville Area Community College

Spring 2023 President’s & Honors Lists

President’s List

Spain

                           Candela Nevares Garcia; Maria Sobany Bosch

Malawi

                           Josephine Kamwela

Florida

Tampa

                           Briana Hernandez

Illinois

Alvin                             

                           Nicholas Garmon

Armstrong                    

                           Olivia Logue; Justin Wilken

Bismarck                      

                           Allison Bostwick; Landon Potter; Dianne Trimble

Catlin                           

Kayleigh Davis; Holden Dunavan; Taylor Garwood; Macallister Hill; Rebecca Rogers

Champaign                   

                           Mark Hardwidge

Charleston                    

                           Ashlynn McPeak

Chrisman                      

                           Chris Christensen

Crescent City                

                           Madison Hamilton

Danville                        

Wariya Alhassan; Joan Applegate; Amber Atkinson; Rebecca Balla; Xitlally Bonilla; Ne'Kedra Cain; Anna Carrion; Rowan Clawson; Jeremiah Cooper; Isabella Courson; Hannah Creed; Joel Cundiff; Olivia Edgington; Noah Gomez; Teagyn Goodwin; Meghan Gross; Dalton Hagley; Marlee Harper; Jennifer Huckstadt; Lindsey Janssen; Tamara Jimson;  Anna Lehmann; Lenox Li; Latana Lillard; Layla Martinez; Jacob Maskel; Amanda Nelson; Carson Pollom; Ethan Rayburn; Sierra Ritter; Janaeja Rose; Edwin Sanchez; Braeden Skoog; Maxeen Smart; Kember Spickard; Lewis Towne; Britney Van Camp; Charlene Walsh; Grace Ward; Cassie Warren; Madison Watson; Katelyn Welch; Donald Wills

Fairmount                    

                           Aaron Dean

Hoopesotn                   

                           Tori Birge; Gage Hopkins; Amanda Inman; Skyler Morgan

Mahomet                      

                           Ahmad Al-Heeti

Mattoon                       

                           Raven Morrison

Milford                         

                           Craig VanHoveln

Oakwood                      

Rebekah Allsopp; Lane Bensyl; Jarron Fleming; Travis Goodner; Hayley Mascari; Kimberly Montgomery; Grant Powell; Charles Rieches; Brevin Wells

Paris                             

                           Drew Pinkston

Philo                             

                           Kyleigh Weller

Potomac                       

                           Violet McCool; Seth Pollitt

Ridge Farm                   

                           Chloe Pickett

Rossville                       

                           Heidi Goble; Hunter Howe; Morgan Miller

Sidell                            

                           Hazelyn Hunter

Tuscola                         

                           Alexis Koester

Urbana                         

                           Stella Obasi; Kanayochukwu Onyedibe

Westville                      

                           Chloe Brant; Caleb Brasker; Jack Duensing; Joshua Miller; Emma Myers

Indiana

Anderson                      

                           Jacob Lee

Brazil                            

                           Hayden Smith

Cayuga                         

                           Angela Schwartzkopf

Covington                    

Alyssa Cheuvront; Margo Galloway; Briley Peyton; Calvin Springer; Alexandra VanVickle

Indianapolis                  

                           Linda Ogedegbe

Kingman                       

                           Lydia Van Huysen

Mentone                      

                           Owen Kirchenstien

Osgood                         

                           Elizabeth Pavy

Williamsport                 

                           Keenan Ashby

Honors List

Michigan

Almont                         

                           Kylar Fisher

Ohio

Blacklick                       

                           Nevaeh Reaves

Illinois

Bismarck                      

                           Ethan Edwards; Parker Stonecipher

Catlin                           

                      Jaiden Baum; Matthew Crawford; Emily Fier; Samantha Henthorn; Grace Niedzwiecki; Emily Watson

Chicago                        

                           Lauren Crawley

Danville                        

                      Gracie Arnett; Leighton Arnett; Adrianna Beasley; Ka'Mya Bellik; Michele Budnovich; Karsyn Coon; Hadley Cox; Froylan Cruz; Debra Cummings; Paili Davis; Benjamin Dickerson; Brenda Fisher; Jameya Glover; Tedrone Gouard; Jayla Greer; Ca'Rron Hill; Lexi Hudson; Anasha Huguley; Samantha Kamplain; Brooklynne Klett; Christopher La Combe; William Landis; Trenton Lewis; Elisa Loredo; Jericho Maniquis; Kalia Mason; Declan Miller; Jacob Moore; Michael Moore; Prayse Odomes; Aaron Olmstead; Ashlynn Pinnick; Seth Rayburn; Adan Rivera; Tah'yah Rose; Vivianna Ruffo; Ruth Salazar; Andrew Sentelle; Shahd Shillo; Sebastian Skinner; Raenyn Sliva; Shania Smith; Frederick Soderstrom; Jennifer Stovall; Damon Terrell; Rylie Terrell; Samantha Tomlinson; Haziel Trujillo; Nomorya White; Abigail Wilson; Benjamin Winn; Ella Wolfe; Naomi Woods; Mia Yant

East Lynn                     

                           Abigail Walder

Georgetown                 

Alexia Fellers; Erica Hughey; Jennifer Jurumbo; Makaelyn Lagacy; LaVonte Taylor; Hunter Way; Tristan Youngblood

Hoopeston                   

                           Maria Alvarado; Ashley Cadle; William Franke; Kayden Wallace; Brady Woods

Mahomet                      

                           Gunner Bohlen

Marine                          

                           Alixandria Grenzebach

Milford                         

                           Jessica Hines

Muncie                         

                           Emma Morman

Oakwood                      

                           Madison Doan;  Koby Fletcher; Raiden Jackson; Austin McDaniel; Lesley Rameno;

                           Isaiah Ruch; William Sandusky; Madison Wells

Pesotum                       

                           Melanie McFarland

Potomac                       

                      Patrick Fitzsimmons; Casey Grant; Madelyn Hudson; Mason McMasters; Leanne Rogers

Ridge Farm                   

                           Matthew Coleman

Rossville                       

                           Alyvia Jackson; Sabrina Koenig; Lindsay Trunnell

Sheldon                        

                           Julia Bushnell

Tilton                           

                           Karlee Belton; Trinity Dokey; Elena Harris

Urbana                         

                           Chiedozie Anyika; Sconeadria Bowdry; Ugochukwu Echendu; Anika Ford

Westville                      

                           Lori Gnaden; Lydia Gondzur; Isaac Hughes; McKenzie Meinders;  Zoee Troxel

Indiana

Covington                    

                           Hailynn Herzog; Jade Skidmore

Evansville                     

                           Matthew Bunnell; Ryan Caddell

Remington                   

                           Xavier Cantrell

Williamsport                 

                           Ethan Hickman

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Despite producing less than 1% of the globe's carbon emissions, Fiji's 333 islands are some of the most threatened by rising global temperatures. The nation has been a consistent voice in the importance of tackling climate issues globally but has also focused on sustainability initiatives on its homefront, especially within its tourism industry. Duavata, a sustainability collective, brings together tourism businesses that have a like-minded mission to create visitor offerings that preserve the environment and integrate cultural heritage and communities, while also providing mentorship to the next generation of sustainability leaders.

Lindsey Galloway, ‘The 333 islands opening to the world’, BBC

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sinkingshipx alternative fc: st*lla ma*ve

requested by no one. i compiled this list of faceclaims i think would be a good replacement for a certain magicians actress who is known for dating (SORRY AN 18 YEAR OLD - STILL GROSS <3). (source here) below are some actresses i believe could fit the similar vibe she gives off. st*lla is 31 years old and is Ashkenazi Jewish. I believe she can play ages 26 - 36.

*please note she has also claimed she has Cherokee and Blackfoot ancestry but this has not been verified* I have also taken this into consideration when looking at some other actresses to use instead of her.

I’ve bolded my faves.

Aiysha Hart (30 years old - English, Saudi Arabian)

Dilara Aksüyek (33 years old - Turkish)

Lindsey Morgan (30 years old - Welsh, Irish, English, Mexican)

Jessica Henwick (28 years old - English, Chinese Singaporean)

Jessica Matten (35 years old - Red River Métis Cree, Saulteaux, English, Ukrainian, Chinese, French)

Adria Arjona (28 years old - Guatemalan, Puerto Rican)

Greta Onieogou (29 years old - Russian, Nigerian) 

Melissa Barrera (30 years old - Mexican)

Emmy Rossum (34 years old - Ashkenazi Jewish, English, Dutch)

Not pictured:

Jurnee Smollett-Bell (34 years old - African American, Ashkenazi Jewish) 

Ashleigh Murray (33 years old - African American) 

Natasha Liu Bordizzo (26 years old - Chinese, Italian)

Mary Galloway (30 years old - Quamichan)

Elizabeth Gillies (27 years old - Italian, English, Irish, Scottish, German, French-Canadian)

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Thoughts on Wars

The decision to go to war is arguably the most important decision a politician can take.

Going to war means the nation’s forces will be mobilized (The soldiers, the people, the armaments, the money, the prestige, the moral leadership, etc.).

Therefore, going to war should only be done for the proper reasons.

If a politician favors war, given how so much is at stake, they should be as clear and truthful as possible.

If a politician lies about the causes of a war, not only are they waging a war of aggression (which is, lest we forget,the “supreme international crime”), but showing their lack of concern for all the factors above.

If a politician lies about war, the most serious decision a politician can make, WHAT WILL THEY NOT LIE ABOUT?

Today was the 16th anniversary of the Iraq War beginning. We knew at the time that many of the claims made by the US, UK, and others were false. (We knew Iraq was disarmed in 1995. )

Since then, the people who lied are either still in power or prospering. Bush is now an Elder Statesman. John Bolton is working for Trump. Joe Biden is running for the White House.  Tony Blair is a Mideast envoy. Robert Mueller is a Special Prosecutor. Hillary Clinton is making speeches and making money. Lindsey Graham is considered a leader. James Clapper is still considered to be credible after not only lying about Iraq, but perjuring himself before Congress. (The only ones suffering for it are dead (John McCain), or arrested for unrelated things.)

Meanwhile, those who fought against the war are mostly out of power. Dennis Kucinich was primaried out, as was Cynthia McKinney. Ron Paul retired. Lincoln Chaffee was mostly ignored when he ran in 2016. Cindy Sheehan was ignored when she took Pelosi on. Chris Hedges was fired. George Galloway was ousted from Labour, then voted out of Parliament. Coleen Rowley lost her primary, and is ignored. Craig Murray helped his source blow the whistle on DNC corruption, but nobody is willing to ask him to testify. Chelsea Manning (whose leaks in 2010 helped Iraq force the US troops to leave) is in jail for refusing to testify before a grand jury.

And, worst of all, hundreds of thousands are dead as a result of the war, and the wars that resulted.

What can you do? Remember what happened in Iraq. Remember those who pushed for war. NEVER let them near power AGAIN. Seek to elect those who were right on Iraq. Seek to elect those who will hold the liars accountable. Reject the claims of the Iraq War supporters on other conflicts. (We’ve been fooled once, and won’t get fooled again.)

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Four health-conscious cities putting pedestrians first

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Lindsey Galloway When the initial wave of Covid prevented indoor gatherings in most countries around the world, many cities responded by quickly …Four health-conscious cities putting pedestrians first

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Spring 2018 Honor Roll

NATCHITOCHES –  One thousand and ten students were named to the Spring 2018 Honor Roll at Northwestern State University. Students on the Honor Roll earned a grade point average of between 3.0 and 3.49. Those named to the Honor Roll listed by hometown are as follows.

 Abbeville -- Kyle Baudoin;

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland -- Adrian Borel;

Atlanta -- Jamie Wagley;

Alexandria -- Raven Adams, Iris Barrera, Samantha Bergeron, Ariyanna Bonton, John, Jasmine Brown, Kayla Busby, Keana Byone, Joshua Cain, Alyssa Carpenter, Brandy Danzy, Josyf Das Neves, Anne David, Joshua Dorsey, Tai Fletcher, Bailey Gaspard, Mallory Halford, Adrienne Jett, Jasmine Johnson, Tadriel Jones, Leslie Katz, Dean Mayeux, Claudine McGlory, Olivia Mosley, Deasheneire Payne, Kellie Pebbles, Madeline Pharis, Ragan Richey, Imani Ricks, Kenya Sariale, Nadage Scott, Taijha Silas, Carlos Sykes, Payton Tassin, Alexander Trotter, Hailey Urena, William Welch, Tashiana Whitehead, Elaina Williams;

Anacoco -- Ryan Blanton, Alysia Copen, Shelby Mcelveen, Jason Ortiz, Ireland Slocum, Tyler Stephens, Erica Wade, Cameron, Emily Williams;

Arabi -- Cursten Smith;

Arnaudville -- Ariana Broussard, Bailey Dautreuil;

Athens -- Ryan Carroway;

Atlanta, Georgia -- Tremayne Flagler;

Atlanta -- Jackson Teal, Kara Teddlie;

Ball -- Brittany Breland, Katherine Cohenour, TyKiera Fikes, Kaitlyn Humphries, Will Salinas;

Barksdale AFB -- Aleigh Rosenberry, Kimberly Ventura Gonzalez;

Bastrop -- Kayla Bonner, Haleigh Irby;

Baton Rouge -- Aubrey Barrett, Rosa Campbell, Coe Castello, Marquise Foster, Cameron Hooper, Ethan Johnson, Syera Lane, Daniel Midyett, Rachel Monsour, Victoria Simmons, Julia Soileau, Jordan Williams;

Beaumont, Texas -- Christian Bluiett;

Belcher -- Jessica Herbert;

Belle Chasse -- Hayley Barbazon, Denim Reeves;

Belmont -- Ashley Hill;

Ben Wheeler, Texas -- Cheyenne Brown;

Bentley -- Joshua Ellis, Heather Jones;

Benton -- Ali Hedgepeth, Elizabeth Jones, Abigail Lauterbach, Jackson Mathews, Blaine Reeder, Maegan Ross, Hannah Schott, Audrey Trujillo;

Berwick -- Brittany Vidos;

Bethany -- Emily Lafitte;

Blanchard -- Carrie Johnson;

Blue Ridge, Texas -- Amber Bishop;

Bogalusa -- Brittany Galloway;

Bossier City -- Austin Averitt, Adriana Avie, Colton Bailey, Ashley Bennett, Leah Benoit, Jontil Benson, Mickayla Blue, Alexandra Borrmann, Kayli Brewer, Alexander Brooks, Courtney Brooks, Takeynea Brown, Mckay Crews, Karla Cruz, Marda David, Jordan Davis, Kasey Dice, Kelly Flores, Courtney Giddens, Sydney Gootee, Jacob Hammons, Adrianne Hampton, Asylynn Henderson, Angelo Hurtado, Haley Joncas, Emily Larosee, Mikayla Lehane, Savannah Lewwe, Rance Mason, Claire McMillan, Michelle Moline, Brittany Morris, Reondrick Owens, Michael Phelps, Khayla Pugh, Nigmeh Rahman, Sierra Richard, Johnathon Schluter, Sydney Shannon, Allisyn Steele, Crystal Tuggle, Tomaya Turner, Jacory Williams;

Boutte -- Jose Del Rio;

Boyce -- Hannah Aslin, Seth Baggett, Brooklynn Basco, Devin Hilliard, Amanda Land, Lizabeth Lee, Eli Maffioli, Alexandra Morgan;

Breaux Bridge -- Braylon Daigle;

Brookland, Texas -- Paige West;

Brownsboro, Texas -- Brice Borgeson;

Brusly -- Dominique Bennett, Emma Wallace;

Bunkie -- Kelsey Coulon, Haley Laprairie;

Bush -- Serena Bonnette;

Calhoun -- Marissa Barentine;

Callisburg, Texas -- Maycy English;

Calvin -- Erin Price;

Campti -- Zachary Friday, Dalton Parker, Donta' Turner;

Carencro -- Jhonae Thibodeaux, Harold Williams;

Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia -- Sebastian Alfaro Fontalvo, Edwin Castro Frias, Valeria Correa Meza, Victor Lopez Ramos, Jair Morelos Castilla, Cristian Paez Geney, Alejandro Restrepo Cardozo, Alejandro Dager Carrasquilla, Veronica Perez Espinosa;

Carthage, Illinois -- Nicole Clark;

Carville -- Megan Tallo;

Castor -- Loxlie Dodd, Hogan Nealy, Kaycee Collinsworth;

Central -- Hayley Tarver;

Cheneyville -- Laiken Haggart;

Chesapeake, Virginia -- Chandler Monk;

Choudrant -- Krislyn Mardis;

Church Point -- Meghan Bearb, Hayden Bourgeois, Kristian Burrow;

Clarence -- Jalicia Small;

Clifton -- Alaina Smith;

Cloutierville -- LaKrisha Burrell;

Colfax -- Mikayla Richardson;

Colleyville, Texas -- David Fry;

Columbus, Georgia -- Jonathan Williams;

Columbus, Mississippi -- William Taylor;

Conroe, Texas – Zachary Krolczyk;

Converse -- Corey Dixon, Kimberly Dobbs, Victoria Gasper, Jared Jagneaux, Noah Sepulvado, Delia Smith, Triston Waldon;

Copperas Cove, Texas -- Patrick Murphy;

Corsicana, Texas -- Sasha Ballard;

Cotton Valley -- Nicholas Smith;

Cottonport -- Shelie Canoe, Brikeysha Duskin;

Coushatta -- Kori Allen, Elizabeth Cummins, William Jordan, William Lee, Aston Lester, Amey Sepulvado, Mikailah Smith;

Covington -- Rachelle Baham, Kayla Keys, Marissa Rogers, Alina Smith, Crystal Tucker;

Dallas, Texas -- Tiffany Calhoun, Blayne Fugere, Amy Renteria;

DeBerry, Texas -- Jonathan Morris;

Delhi -- Ashley May, Saniah Parker, Jasmine Poe;

Denham Springs -- Ross Dougherty, Lenni Kunert, Brandi Robertson;

DeQuincy -- Hayden Robertson;

DeRidder -- Samantha Barr, Breanne Brauer, Sheridan Douglas, Bobby Guichet, Genna Higginbotham, Mckynzi Hill, Kenyon Johnson, Christa Mccormick, Jessica McManus, Ashley Miller, Julie Ramos, Shynikia Roberson, Shynikia Roberson, Scott Stearns, Emma-Leigh Webster, Mandy Wilson, Ashley Wisthoff, Tyler Wright;

Deville -- Joni Burlew, Kayla Dewilde, Colton Johnson, Ashtyn Knapp, Jordan Paul, Marcia Rogers, Haley Spilker, Destiny Zito;

Dobson -- Melanie Thomas;

Downsville -- Abby Fordham;

Dry Prong -- Cobi Bolen, William Bordelon, Ariana Christopher, Taylor Kight, Ethan Lewis, Jared Price, Lindsey Weatherford;

Duson -- Desmond Prejean;

Effie -- Hailee Kyrou;

Elizabeth -- Sadie Perkins;

Elm Grove -- Jacob Dunn;

Elmer -- Garrett Holt, Brennan Mays;

Elton -- Maia Lacomb;

Erath -- Elizabeth Touchet;

Evans -- Lakin Smith;

Evergreen -- Miracle Oby;

Farmerville -- Julia Legrande;

Flatwoods -- Jennifer Desselle, Jasmine George, Lindsey Willis, Stephanie Willis;

Florien -- Hillary Charles, Jennifer Cotten, Cullen Hopkins, Tyler Johnson, Elizabeth Squillini, Jordan Weldon;

Folsom-- Alma Diaz, Shaylee Laird;

Forest Hill -- Rachel Humphries, Claudia Marie Musgrove;

Forrest City, Arkansas -- Michael Mcgruder;

Fort Belvoir, Virginia -- Quindarrius Thompson;

Fort Polk -- Jamie Curtis, Amanda Dhondt, Laura Gee, Amanda Kuhn, Jennifer Lara, Donna Mareeh Milsap, Stephanie Reid, Desirah Ritchie, Genesis Rondon Torres, Jeffrey Ruiz, Jenna Silvius;

Forth Worth, Texas -- Jessica Sharp;

Franklin -- Zabreana Daniels, Jalena Kelly;

Franklinton -- Aron Stephens;

Fresno, Texas -- Shalandrea Martin;

Friendswood, Texas -- Malik Sonnier;

Frierson -- Austin Barnes, Nicholas Parham;

Gadsden, Alabama -- Damian Thompson;

Garland, Texas -- Adriana Velarde;

Geismer -- Brenna LeGlue;

Georgetown, Indiana -- Ellisa Rof;

Gibsland -- Madison Shidiskis;

Glenmora -- Eric Baker, Tiara Baker, Bailey Johnson;

Gloster -- Jennifer Simmons;

Gonzales -- Jennifer Enloe, Courtney LeJeune, Corley Payne;

Grand Cane -- Kayden Booker, Brittney Cross, Brittany Davies, Ciana Mcintyre, Brittany Miller, Emily Miller;

Grand Prairie, Texas -- Charles Harris, Kori Levingston;

Granite City Illinois -- Megan Obrien;

Gray -- Triston Johnson, Austin Pierre;

Greenwood -- Rachel Hermes;

Gretna -- Brandi Bealer, MyDung Hoang, Trinity Velazquez;

Guston, Kentucky -- Shelbie Jantzen;

Hahnville -- Imani Butler;

Halifax, Virginia -- Kyle Lacks;

Hall Summit -- Ashley-Kate McNatt;

Hammond – Raqual Cockerham, Laura Sharp, William Woodworth;

Harvey -- Jesse Coats, Tyrone Johnson;

Haughton -- Kelsy Baker, Bailey Boyd, Darius Brock, Arneshia Brooks, Payton Curry, Haylee Douglass, Makayla Feibel, Shelby Grubbs, Daniel Langen, Alyssia Mobley, Angie Nguyen, Hannah Robertson, Hunter Woods,

Haynesville -- Destiny Burns, Trenton Franklin;

Heflin -- Kendall Brunson, Haley Shepherd, Rachael Vickers;

Henderson, Texas -- Christina Marie Colley;

Hessmer -- Ryan Armand, Daren Dauzat;

Hineston -- Victoria Carroll;

Homer -- Amberly Banks, Shannon Rhodes, Lakota Smith,

Hornbeck -- Erin Gentry, Joshua Hughes, Logan Hughes, Haley Killian, Megan Martelle, Ariel Rodgers,

Hosston -- Kylie Moore;

Houma -- Gavin Bergeron, Courtney Chancellor, Kyle Siddle;

Houston, Texas -- Alexander Allen, Bruce Beth, Julio Galvan, Rashuad Powell, Crystal Turner;

Ida -- Genesis Thomas;

Jamestown -- Ieshia Thomas;

Jeanerette -- Kennedi Boutte, Mary Rochon;

Jefferson -- Emily Ricalde;

Jena -- Braegan Burlew, Candace Decker, Erica Hebert, Lakerielle Kittlin;

Jennings -- Ashton St. Germain;

Jonesboro -- JaVonna Lawrence, Tia Moore;

Jonesville -- Julie Odom, Erin Wiley;

Kalaupapa, Hawaii -- Kamamalu Nishihira-Asuncion;

Keithville -- Laurilyn Crossland, Mary-Kathryn Fuller, Taylor Hughes, Latavein Kennedy, Jerry Parks, Taylor Rose;

Kenner -- Shannon Drake;

Kerens, Texas -- Cody James;

Kilgore, Texas -- Jonathan Hubbard;

Kinder -- Kelsey Frank, Katharyn Hebert, Nicholas Moldovsky;

Kingwood, Texas -- Alexandria Bailey;

Klamath Falls, Oregon -- Bradley Baker;

Labadieville -- Logan Simoneaux;

Lacombe -- Casey Casler;

Lafayette -- Hayley Aymond, Luther Brooks, Sasskia Chassion, Oliver Conday, Adele Hebert, Tyler Jones, Hudson Laborde, Robert Middleton, Josef Raines, Dhaija Smith, Stuart Suffern, Hannah Travis;

Lake Charles -- Jennifer Arabie, Landon Dore, Anna Eaglin, Daryan Gibson, Brandi Hansard, Kateen Hilliard, Maysen Linscomb, Savanah Moses, Michael Thomas, Destany Washington, Laura Wilkins;

Lake Providence -- Lakarven Pitts;

Laplace -- Melvin Bates, Darian Cline;

Larose -- Peyton Guidry;

League City, Texas -- Lacee Savage;

Leander -- Karissa Boswell;

Lecompte -- Ikeia Johnson, Hannah McCann;

Leesville -- Heather Alexander, Jebediah Barrett, Katrina Brinson, Damion Brown, Rachal Brown, Jonathan Bruce, Victoria Carbaugh, Jacob Cart, Brandon Fredieu, Beatrice Green, Robert Green, Cheyenne Grigg, Morgan Hall, Brianna Harperhoward, Britney Harvey, Taylor Helton, Angelica Hilton, Meghan Jones, Lane Koury, Constance McManus, Stephanie Miller, Miranda Mize, Taylor Newman, Brittany Paris, Pete Rodriguez, Cesar Santos, Brandy Sherman, Marissa Skursky, Joseph Slaughter, Payton Soto, Britnie Stroud, Marissa Weldon, Lana West, Chyla Winslow, Cheyene Wise, Jacqueline Young, Michael Zschach;

Lena -- Kamryn Glenn, Justin Williams;

Lettsworth -- Landon Benton;

Libuse -- Alysia Hawthorne;

Lillie – Jesikah Ford;

Little Elm, Texas -- Hunter Gagnon, Kaitlyn McCullough;

Livingston -- Cody Cambre, Chase Crane;

Lockport -- Malaina Falgout;

Logansport -- Charles McClintock, Jessica Thompson;

Lone Oak, Texas -- Kaylee Isenburg;

Longview, Texas -- Deja Moore, Travis Pope;

Loreauville -- Tiffany Trahan;

Luling -- Macie Barrios;

Machesney Park, Illinois -- Alicia Teran;

Madisonville -- Zoe Almaraz, Sarahjane Ladut;

Mandeville -- Maci Burt, Anthony Pastorello, Hunter Swent;

Mansfield -- Rowdy Burleson, DeAsia Maxie, James Sowell, Markeit Steverson, Devin Vanwinkle, Stanley Woodley;

Mansura -- Beau Barbry, Cori Hayes, Magen Hegger, Adrienne Prevost;

Many -- Chancee Branam, Salvador Cruz Montellano, Destinee Dowden, Kelsi Horn, Clayton Kelley, Ashley Lafitte, Mayci Lewis, Chase Manning, Adina Manshack, Johnathan Medine, Chelsea Parrie, Andrew Penfield, Anna Porterfield, Lisa Scott, Hannah Webb;

Marksville -- Regan Balius, Javoanta Batiste, Aaron Bergeron, Leah Dupuy, April Gaspard, Olivia Johnson, Makayla Laborde, Sara Lambert, Shelby Lemoine, Victoria Lucas, Jessie Negrotto, Paulette Thomas;

Marrero -- Tara Brown, Lorena Martin;

Marshall, Texas -- Alexis Balbuena, Matayzsha Dorsey, Abagale Godfrey, Khari Jenkins, Michelle Sarubbi, Sydney Swilley;  

Marthaville -- Dylan Daniels, Erica James, Thomas Lirette, Kendrick Moore;

Maurice -- Adele Vincent;

McKinney, Texas -- Jasmine Dansby, Tyler Gatewood;

Melville -- Alexis Barker;

Mer Rouge -- Tequilla Winston;

Meridian, Mississippi -- Reed Michel;

Merryville -- Kyleah Franks;

Mesquite, Texas -- Kaleb Fletcher;

Midland, Texas -- Channing Burleson;

Midlothian, Illinois -- Daniel Hlad;

Minden -- Peyton Gray, Chelsey Harper, Lauren Holland, Donna Law, Jerryca Law, Rakeem Moore, Jesse Seymore, Lamonica Smith;

Monroe -- Caroline Aydelott, Trinity Butcher, PetraAnne Carpenter, Ty'Esha Coleman, Jaquita Davis, Taylor Edwards, Breonna Gibson, Parron Jones, Ashley Murphy, Tia Smith, Skylar Sorrell, Treniya Wadley, Ronnie Wells, Asia West, TaMya Williams, Gail Wilson;

Montegut -- Nicole Cohen, Megan Pellegrin;

Montgomery -- Miranda Bartlett, Morgan Bartlett, Tyler Cotten, Logan Lambert, Morgan McManus, Hannah Vercher;

Mooringsport -- Jo Anna Fisher;

Moreauville -- Reginea Alexander;

Murrieta, California -- Brittany Caserma;

Natchez -- Shaneda Armstrong, Brandi Carpenter, Jackson Carroll, Deshon Ficklin, James Rougeou, Brittany Slaughter;

Natchez, Mississippi -- Henry Cooley;

Natchitoches -- Shelton Adams, Ariel Adkins, Austin Aldredge, Daniella Angulo Martinez, Kayla Arnold, Abbie Atwood, Thomas Balthazar, James Bankston, Ramon Barralaga, Jacob Bartels, Terrius Bell, Allison Berry, Megan Berry, Christopher Billiot, Janieya Bobb, Keaton Booker, Andrew Boyd, Samantha Broughton, Keyana Brown, Morgan Burris, Kezia Butler, Thomas Celles, Halley Chapa, Kaleb Chesser, Lane Clevenger, Jacob Dahoff, Kenneth Darcy, Ajeahnell Dempsey, Chasity Dupree, Eric Fredieu, Matthew Gallien, Jasmine Hall, Rodney Harrison, Tyler Henry, Saul Hernandez, Jared Hulsey, Maina Ibn Mohammed,  Retsel Jackson, Michael James, Anthony Jones, Casey Jones, Hannah Jones, Haley LaCaze, Cristofer Larcarte, Tarah Lott, Alyssa Martin, Madelyn Matt, Andrew McAlister, Melonia McDaniel, Amanda Metoyer, Jasmine Milsap, Joshua Minor, Samantha Muncey, Donovan Ohnoutka, Chaka Palm, Zachary Parker, Kenneth Penrod, Meredith Phelps, Michael Raymond,  RaeGan Rogers, Paula Sanchez Luna, Emily Sitarz, Athena Smith, Rachel Smith, Shannon Smith, Skyler Speer, Hollie Spillman, Cierra Stephens, Blake Teekell, Alexander Thibodeau, Rebecca Thomisee, Angelo Vergara Otero, Garrett Vienne, Huey Virece, Naloni Walker, Brianna Watermolen, Anna Waxley, Leah Wilkins, John Williams, Lanae Wilson,  Laurence Wynder, Ashtin Youngblood;

Navasota, Texas -- Shelton Eppler;

New Iberia -- Courtney Cotone, Shania Dauterive, Madison Romero, Kira Tobias, Madison Willett;

New Llano -- Undrea Beasley, Deja Castille, Tristan Thorman, Alyssa Turner;

New Orleans – Nyasha Brown, Maya Dolliole, Felicia Franklin, Taylor Gibbs, Karrington Johnson, Trevor Morgan, Jonae Skinner, Rishard Winford;

New Roads -- Landry Davis;

Newllton -- Chasity Glasspoole,

Noble -- Joshua Ray, Thomas Rivers,

North Richland Hills, Texas -- Cody Germany,

Oak Grove -- Tonya Creech;

Oak Hill, West Virginia -- Jessica Limer;

Oakdale -- Clayton Ashworth, Tia Dixon, James Obrien;

Oberlin -- Morgan Gradney;

Oil City -- Chaddrick Thomas;

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma -- Jasmine Juarez;

Olympia, Washington -- Kimberly Delatorre;

Opelousas -- Caleb Allen, Keylee Boone, Matthew Collins, Kelsey Gallow, Haley George, Kayla Pitre, Sydney Stewart;

Orange Beach, Alabama -- Elizabeth Gilliam;  

Otis -- Joshua Poston;

Oxnard, California -- Kateen Starman;

Paincourtville -- Hannah Brister;

Palmetto -- Destiny Celestine;

Panama City, Florida -- Adam Normand;

Paradis -- Kaitlyn Dunn;

Parma -- Tracy Hromadka;

Pearl River -- Joseph Lagreco;

Pineville -- Emily Bordelon, Victoria Bordelon, Latasha Cain, Jasmine, KataraRiana Clark, Payten Collins, LaShundra Duncan-Williams, Selena Ferguson, Katelan Gossett, Trey Joseph, Cedrick Lott, Sonya McClellan, Shaqunda Peters, Victoria Peterson, Bonni Rayburn, Glynn Sillavan, Courtney Squyres, Micah StAndre, Emily Wiley;

Pioneer -- Kayla Rockett;

Pitkin -- Preston Brown, Braydon Doyle, Jayce Doyle;

Plain Dealing -- Ja'Mela Williams;

Plaucheville -- Hailey Brouillette, Rachael Martin, Philip Pepiton, Brittany Taylor;

Pleasant Hill -- Montana Binning, Makenzi Patrick;

Pollock -- Allie Frost, Whitney Jenkins, Kari Taffi;

Port Allen -- Evan Daigle;  

Port Barre -- Skylar Guidroz;

Prairieville -- Hannah Beason, Otha Nelson, Jacob Townsend, Mikayla Tudor;

Princeton -- Keeleigh Bennett, Chelsea Morris, Katelyn Nattin, Ty Shilling;

Princeton, New Jersey – Hannah Bradley;

Prosper -- Gabriella Gamboa;

Provencal – Carson Custis, Katlynn French, Jamie Litton, Taylor Trichel;

Rayne -- Mary Peltier;

Reno, Nevada -- Olivia Marazzo;

Richfield, Minnesota -- Leah Barnes;

Ringgold -- Joseph Hays, Kylee Love;

River Ridge -- Rachel Chimeno, Toni Hebert;

Robbinsdale, Minnesota -- Rachel Stoks;

Robeline -- Arica Ammons, Jonathan Comeaux, Willie Garcia, Patricia Goodwin, Hannah Hennigan, Kristal Lachney, Mallary Lester, Alyssa Maley, Megan Maley, Courtney Rachal, Madelyn Rachal, Morgan Rachal, Fawn Slaughter;

Rock Falls, Illinois -- Cody Donoho;

Rosepine -- Emilee Johnson, Jamie Nelson;

Ruston -- Stormy Dickey, Phynecha Richard, Lara Schales;  

Saint Amant -- Kylie Nix;

Saint Cloud, Florida -- Sage Leffew;

Saint Francisville -- Ryan Reed;

Saint Martinville -- Emily Guidry, Chaselyn Lewis;

Saline -- Makayla Jackson, Aaron Savell;

San Pedro Sula, Cortes, Honduras -- Jose Bustillo Aguero;

Sarepta -- Katie Ingle;

Savannah Georgia -- Larry Johnson;

Shreveport -- Tiara Anderson, Keyln Andrews, James Baldwin, ShyMiracle Ball, Desean Britton, Rachael Bryant, Breonnica Collins, Madison Connella, Audrey Copeland, Daniel Crews, Hannah Crnkovic, Taylor Davis, Kevin Denks, Zandria Douglas, Chenara Dredden, Lauren Edwards, Keiauna Evans, Meghan Fry, Lauren Gabour, Tyler Gardner, Cassidy Giddens, Rebecca Gilcrease, Savon Gipson, Andrell Green, Ricci Haltom, Jaimee Henderson, Monica Holloway, Kimberly Housley, Meghan Jelks, Drake Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Ainsley Johnson-Braden,  Bethany Jones, Quanese Jones-Young, Haley Joyner, Luis Juneau, Colton Kennedy, Tradeya King, Mallory LaLena, Princess Lane, Shermaria Lewis, Rukiya Lewis, Katherine Lind, Jakobi Malone, Alexis Mason, Kristen Massinburg, Mozell Mcduffy, Janna Mclellan, Samantha Metoyer, Alison Mitchell, Myles Mitchell, Dylan Molenhour, Shanautica Montgomery,  Terrye Moore, Maria Moreno Ponte, Ellison Mullen, Hillary Nicholls, Karina Pena Morla, Elizabeth Peterson, Patrick Pierce, Dalton Randolph, Nahjee Reid, Mollie Reynolds, Carribean Richardson, Jasmine Roberts, Savonya Robinson, Chekayah Samuel, Jasmin Samuels, Zachary Sanders, Fredricka Seawood, Latrice Smith, Chaniqua Smith, Vincent Spinks, Asia Stevens,  Keyaunta Stewart, Jordan Taylor, Shakari Taylor, Rodnisha Terry, Angela Thomas, Gabrielle Thomas, Ashlea Trosclair, Rhiannon Venable, Isabella Vines, Earnestine Walker, Gia-Caroline Weber, Kristin Welch, Charity Wesley, Victoria Whaley, Crystal Williams, Destiney Williams, Lajayda Williams, Shamolia Williams, Tre'Darius Williams, DeShaun Wilson, Ansonia Wisner;

Sibley -- Madison Mouser;

Sicily Island -- Jalisa Johnson;

Sieper -- Alexis Williams;

Silsbee, Texas -- Carson Fuller;

Simmesport -- Olivia Draper, Elise Normand;

Simpson -- Christina Snider, Carleigh Standifer;

Slidell -- Juliana Garcia, Whitney Legier, Cameron May;

Spring, Texas -- Madelyne Mangum;

Springfield -- Brian Pickett, Tyler Pigott;

St. Martinville -- Asi Gachassin, Maleik White,

Starks -- Melina Royer;

Stephenville, Texas -- Natalie Damron;

Stonewall -- Alexandria Cole, Emma Delafield, Mallory McConathy, Stephanie Parker, Heather Schiller, Spencer Tatum;

Sugartown -- Madison Budnik;

Sulphur -- Madeline Fortenberry, Trevor Molitor, Shelby Sullivan;

Tallulah -- Christian Cobb;

Tatum, Texas -- LeAndrea Allison;

Terrytown -- Katlynn Klein;

Texarkana, Texas -- Sydney Cowgill, Miles Powell;

Thibodaux -- Gabrielle Dantoni, Cierra Winch;

Tioga -- Lorali Hebert;

Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania -- Brianna Morosco;

Tomball, Texas -- Cylandria Clemons;

Tool, Texas -- Kimberly Kidney;

Trout -- Harley Lisenby, Andrea Walters, Garett Walters;

Vidalia -- Evandria King;

Ville Platte -- Tre Fontenot;

Vinton -- Autumn Hanks, Madison Zaunbrecher;

Washington -- Kyeishia Evans, I Ambrieanna Lazard;

Waskom, Texas -- Mary Alexander, Colton McCracken, Jonas Richardson;

Waynesboro, Mississippi -- David Hodo;

Welsh -- Alisha Ledoux, Katherine Salassi;

West Monroe – Taylor Cox, Aubrey Gamble, Bailey Hargrove, Tyler Hortman, Rachel Simpson, Melissa Taylor, Christopher Wynn;

White Castle -- Kiosha Elzy;

Winnfield -- Mia County, LaTerrion Green, Saquan Jenkins, Brooklyn Johnson, Morgan Martinez, George Parish, Trakita Rainwater, Chinna Thompson;

Winnsboro -- Samira Wiley;

Wisner -- Jordan Price;

Woodworth -- Ashley Ortiz;

Yigo, GU -- Mary Szabo;                                                

Youngsville -- Devin Forestier, Lorin Prejean;

Zachary -- Darryl Anderson, Alyse Quebedeaux, Alaijha Trim;

Zwolle -- Kamryn Bedsole, Dayton Craig, Cheyanne Ebarb, Addison Garcie, Emmalee Lewing, Ethan Morgan, Deidre Rivers, Chyna Sepulvado, Rylea Sepulvado.

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Khách Tây: 'Người dân TP HCM thiệt thà, thân thiện'

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Khách Tây: 'Người dân TP HCM thiệt thà, thân thiện'

Nhiều khách Tây tuyệt hảo với người dân TP HCM vì sự thẳng thắn, nói “không” tức thị “không” và rất thân thiện.

Nhà báo Lindsey Galloway mới đây tổng hợp các nhận xét của du khách quốc tế về TP HCM, TP lớn nhất miền nam VN, trên BBC. 

Matt Barker, du khách Anh và là người sáng lập website du lịch Horizon Guides, nhận xét: “Nếu quý khách có thời kì đi dạo quanh TP, quý khách sẽ mày mò ra rằng đây là một nơi cá tính và rất nhiều đồ ăn ngon. Người dân thì thiệt thà và thân thiện. Nhiều người nói không là có. Nhưng người dân ở TP HCM thì không tức thị Không”. Matt hiện sống ở nơi này từ năm 2015.

“Những đám đông hỗn loạn, dòng người đi xe máy nườm nượp và những đoạn đường lụt lội khi trời mưa có thể khiến nhiều du khách nhanh chóng vận chuyển tới các TP khác của VN để du lịch. Nhưng đó có thể là một sai trái”, du khách Anh Matt Barker nhận xét. Ảnh: Alamy.

James Clark, du khách Australia viết về chuyến đi của mình khi tới TP HCM trên Nomadic Notes: “liên lạc ở đây thật rồ dại, nhưng khi quý khách hòa mình vào đó rồi thì sẽ thấy mọi thứ thông thường. Những chiếc xe vận chuyển lững lờ, véc tơ vận tốc tức thời ổn định. quý khách hiếm khi thấy những cảnh tượng nguy hiểm trên đường”.

Kelsey Cheng, du khách tới từ Chicago, Mỹ và từng sống ở TP HCM trong vai trò tự nguyện viên, cho biết: “Đây là một nơi yên tĩnh, cho dù mọi thứ có vẻ hỗn loạn. Phong cách sống của người dân rất thoải mái. Mọi người nhường nhịn như luôn tới nơi đúng giờ”.

Dù nhịp sống ở đây diễn ra nhanh, người dân vẫn sẵn sàng tương trợ ai đó khi họ cần. “Trong vài ngày sống ở đây, tôi đi lạc ở quận 3 và truy cập mạng wifi miễn phí để gọi Grabbike. Lúc đó tôi rất lúng túng vì không biết tiếng Việt và đưa smartphone cho một người đàn ông đứng gần đó. Anh ấy thì thầm với tài xế giúp tôi. Tôi từng nghĩ dân miền Tây ở Mỹ đã rất thân thiện rồi, nhưng người VN còn hơn thế. Ai ở đây cũng thân thiện”.

Một bữa ăn ở TP HCM được du khách Tây tiến công giá là rẻ, khoảng dưới 80.000 đồng. Ảnh: Raymond Nguyen.

Ngoài ra, TP này cũng được nhiều du khách tiến công giá là có đời sống xã hội sôi động, thức ăn đường phố thuộc top rẻ và ngon nhất hành tinh. Giá một bữa ăn ở đây chỉ khoảng 3,5 USD (80.000 đồng) hoặc thấp hơn. Nhà cửa để thuê cũng rất rẻ, giá khoảng 6.800.000 đồng/tháng cho một căn hộ dành cho một người. Theo Expatisan, giá nhà ở đây rẻ hơn 85% so với một nơi tương tự như New York, Mỹ.

Nếu quý khách thuê một căn hộ dân gian, ăn thức ăn đường phố, quý khách có thể sống thoải mái với mức dưới 1.000 USD/tháng (khoảng 22 triệu đồng).

Khách Tây cũng đưa ra bí kíp để mày mò TP HCM tốt nhất là bằng xe gắn máy. Barker gợi ý mọi người nên ăn thử bún thịt nướng. Đây là món ăn quý khách có thể tìm thấy ở hồ hết quán vỉa hè trên mọi con phố. 

Mức sinh hoạt thấp, đồ ăn dân gian và ngon cũng là một trong những ưu điểm nhưng mà khách Tây thích ở TP HCM . Ảnh: BBC.

Nếu muốn đi chơi trong ngày, quý khách có thể tới các bờ đại dương ở Vũng Tàu, cách TP HCM gần 100 km về phía đông nam hoặc đồng bằng sông Cửu Long, cách 200 km về phía tây nam. Đảo Phú Quốc, Đà Lạt cũng nằm trong danh sách gợi ý của khách Tây. Các chuyến bay nội địa của VN lúc nào cũng có nhiều, khiến việc vận chuyển của du khách đơn giản hơn.

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New story in Business from Time: Many Companies Won’t Survive the Pandemic. Amazon Will Emerge Stronger Than Ever

The pandemic has upended businesses across the world, but it has been very good for Amazon. Every lockdown “click to purchase” nudged the company a little further toward utter domination of online shopping as total e-commerce sales nearly doubled in May. But if bigger was better for everyone, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos would not be appearing before Congress on Wednesday for an antitrust hearing.

Charlene Anderson, and sellers like her, are one reason why he’ll be there. Anderson is among the many merchants who sell goods on Amazon — and who together account for more than half of sales on the site. But they pay, too: Amazon charges Anderson a $39.99 monthly fee to post her knitting and craft supplies on its site, and it takes a cut of about 30 percent on each item she sells. Anderson’s seller experience has worsened during the pandemic as Amazon exercised the power of what she calls “dictatorship” over the vast internal marketplace it alone controls.

In mid-March, for example, Amazon notified sellers that during the pandemic, its warehouses would accept only household staples, medical supplies and “other high-demand products,“ but it failed to explain how it determined what it would accept. Anderson could still send some colors of knitting bags to Amazon warehouses, but not others; she could send one size of knitting needles, but not another. Some sellers saw their sales evaporate; others paid USPS or other services to ship orders to customers, while still paying Amazon’s monthly fees.

Even after Amazon lifted that order, boxes of goods that Anderson ships to a warehouse still sit on loading docks for weeks, she says, and when Amazon unpacks them, it miscounts the items, an error that takes Anderson days to remedy. The company sends customers the wrong items, then allows them to leave negative feedback on her seller page despite the error being Amazon’s, says Anderson, who is 63 and lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In the Facebook group she runs, Anderson says some sellers worry that the raft of problems will lower their internal scores on Amazon so much that the company will kick them off the site.

But where else can they go? “What are we going to do, protest and not sell on Amazon?” Anderson asks. “Right, I’m just going to kill my whole business. They have you and they know they have you—if you go, they’ll just find someone else to sell those products.”

Consumer spending on Amazon between May and July was up 60% from the same time frame last year, according to the financial data firm Facteus. The company’s extraordinary power — it has 38% of the e-commerce market, trailed by Walmart with 6% — was under scrutiny well before COVID-19. But the lockdown that boosted the company’s dominance also threw into higher relief its consequences for other businesses.

That’s increased interest in updating federal laws written more than a century ago to correct the distortions of monopolies on an economy. Bezos is appearing before a Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law, part of an investigation by the House Judiciary Committee into online platforms and market power. The hearings are asking: in the age of Big Tech, how big is too big? New York University marketing professor Scott Galloway, a longtime critic of Amazon, says it’s helpful to think of Amazon’s Prime membership service as the kind of massive competitive advantage once enjoyed by railroad barons. With its extensive logistics and delivery network, Amazon not only has the eyeballs of millions of households, it is the company that ships, packs, and delivers what they buy.

“Amazon already owns the rails into 115 million households in America,” says Galloway. “Do we really want one company to be the arbiter of all commerce?”

Roy Davidson Charlene Anderson, who has sold items on Amazon for 20 years, says relations with the online giant have suffered as its power grows.

Economic crises have a way of creating winners and losers. Procter & Gamble thrived during the Great Depression by doubling down on advertising; Target expanded after the 2001 recession and saw profits grow 50%. Before the pandemic, Amazon represented around 4% of total U.S. retail sales. But with the new habits formed during the pandemic, UBS predicts that by 2025, e-commerce will make up one-quarter of total retail sales, up from 15% last year. The firm also estimates that 100,000 brick and mortar retail outlets will close in the next five years. “Consumers are increasingly shifting towards online shopping,” analysts wrote. “Many of these shoppers may not get back to in-store shopping when the current state is over.”

Amazon, which refused to make an executive available to comment on this article, casts itself as a friendly giant in its ubiquitous messages to consumers; it spent nearly $7 billion advertising itself in 2019 (more than double what Walmart spent). According to Ad Age, that made the company the biggest ad spender in the U.S. last year. But Amazon also sells advertising — $3.9 billion worth in the first quarter of 2020, up about 44% from a year earlier. The ads appear on Kindle, on Amazon Prime TV and on Amazon.com, some of them purchased by the same small sellers already paying to be listed on Amazon but afraid of getting lost on the site without additional promotion.

Because of the way e-commerce works, advertising on Amazon is essential for just about anyone selling on the site. According to marketing surveys, when online shoppers are thinking of buying an item, about half go straight to Amazon and search for the item, rather than Googling it or visiting another website. Most don’t scroll beyond the first page of results, so for sellers, it’s essential to be featured on that first page. They can hope that positive reviews lead Amazon’s algorithm to put them there, or they can buy ads.

Amazon is now the third-biggest digital ad seller in the United States, following Facebook and Google. And as it consolidates its grip on e-commerce, it can charge more for ads on its site. Buyers now compete with each other in an auction for keywords related to their products; the more people that are competing, the higher prices go. Revenues from advertising in the first three months of this year were up 43.8% from the previous year and 359% since 2017, according to company earnings reports.“It begins to feel like they’re playing chess, and they’re thinking three to four steps ahead,” says Andrew Lipsman, a retail analyst at market research firm eMarketer. “The more I think about Amazon, the more I marvel at it.”

So do investors, who saw its stock as a haven in a treacherous equity market. Amazon has gained half a trillion dollars in market value just this year, and shares should climb even higher when earnings are reported on July 30 if, as analysts at Goldman Sachs predicted, company revenues in North America show a jump of nearly 50% from the previous year. Bezos, already the richest person in the world with a net worth of $178 billion, could become the world’s first trillionaire by 2026.

That kind of concentrated wealth invites the stark comparisons embodied by people like Susan Bengel. One of the 175,000 employees Amazon hired during a pandemic that cost 40 million American jobs, Bengel, 62, had been living in her car before she started working at an Amazon warehouse in Pennsylvania in late March. She told me she recently got an offer from UPS, but she stayed with Amazon despite difficult conditions that include being on her feet for entire night shifts. UPS couldn’t match the pay or benefits she gets at Amazon, Bengel says. “It’s a monopoly, but they provide well,” she told me after one shift, in which each worker received a Chick-fil-A boxed dinner and bottle of hand sanitizer courtesy of Amazon. As stores close in her hometown of Wayne, Pa., she turned to Amazon to buy what she needs, including new shoes and back braces to get her through her shifts.

Lindsey Wasson—Getty ImagesPeople wearing masks outside the Amazon campus in Seattle, Wash., on April 30, 2020.

For Amazon shoppers, there’s not much not to like, apart from the unease at feeding a behemoth that competitors say is gobbling up their customers. Amazon argues that it’s not a monopoly, since it competes with brick and mortar stores for sales. “There’s a single retail market of which online is one channel. People do not shop exclusively online,” an Amazon spokesman said in a statement. But stores without Amazon’s logistics network are finding it impossible to compete. While Amazon was hiring tens of thousands of new workers, Jeff Curtis was running around his Maine bookshop, Sherman’s, scrambling to fulfill online orders much as Bezos had done in the mid-90s during Amazon’s early days selling only books online. But Curtis was by himself, because his store was closed to comply with stay-at-home orders. He says the state denied his request for special dispensation to bring in workers to help, even as Amazon was allowed to have on-site employees fulfill its own rush of online orders. Curtis has already decided to permanently close one of six branches of his store and is worried he may have to close another. It is the way of the world Amazon has built. Kathy Gonzalez, who runs two retail stores in northwest Florida, says she’s tried to offer shipping for furniture and other items she sells, but the cost is so high that people turn to Amazon, where shipping is free.

“If you want to be able to reach customers online, you’re essentially compelled to be on Amazon’s platform, but Amazon’s platform is not a place that you can succeed,” says Stacy Mitchell, the co-director at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. “With this sudden surge in online shopping, all of that has been magnified.”

Its mammoth size gives Amazon advantages available only to itself: One of its companies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is a cloud computing platform that lets companies rent space on a network of servers. Its $35 billion in sales in 2019 (up 36% from the previous year) provided a financial cushion that let Amazon subsidize grocery delivery, expand its network of warehouses, and dare to offer one-day shipping without worrying about huge losses. The company now has 1,223 buildings covering 278 million square feet in its global logistics network, up 82% since 2016, according to MWPVL International, a supply chain and logistics consulting firm, and it’s still expanding at an “unprecedented” pace,” says Marc Wulfraat, founder and president of MWPVL. It built or announced plans to build 49 million square feet of logistics space in the U.S. between March and July alone, he says.

Amazon’s deep pockets are also ensuring the company’s ability to operate during the coronavirus in a way no other company can. Bezos said in late April that Amazon was investing $4 billion in coronavirus-protection efforts, including personal protective equipment for workers, enhanced cleaning at facilities, and development of its own COVID-19 testing capabilities. Galloway calls this the first “vaccinated supply chain,” and says it will help Amazon further dominate competitors as more people choose to buy and sell products through a service that has invested in being virus-free.

Amazon also continues to invest in technologies that will further consolidate its grip on e-commerce. In June, the company said it would spend $1.2 billion to acquire Zoox, a startup that makes self-driving vehicles, which could help in its delivery services. Amazon is expanding its fleet of cargo planes as other airlines lease them for cheap, the better to lessen its reliance on FedEx and UPS. It invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Rivian, an electric car company, and ordered 100,000 electric vans from the startup. In July, Amazon said it would open more cashier-less Amazon Go stores.

“Some people—and I’m one of them—only buy something if it’s on Amazon” says Brandon Fishman, CEO of VitaCup, which sells vitamin-infused coffee and tea both in retail stores and online and which saw a 35% increase in its Amazon sales in March and April. Fishman says it’s cheaper for him to sell his products in brick and mortar stores than to sell them on Amazon, because of the cut Amazon takes for packing and shipping. But he doesn’t want to miss out on e-commerce customers, who are his most loyal. More than half the people who buy VitaCup products on Amazon return to the site to buy more.

“Third party sellers would say it’s a deal with the devil,” says Galloway, the NYU professor. “Amazon brings us a lot of revenue, and we become addicted to it, but every year our economics get worse.”

In April, the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon had been using data from third-party sellers to determine which items were selling well, then making private-label versions of the same products to compete with the sellers’ products. (Amazon said such a practice would violate its policies, and it vowed to investigate.) Other sellers have alleged that Amazon does not take down counterfeit versions of items sold on its site; they suspect that the company does not want to lose the fees it collects from both legitimate and non-legitimate sellers. (Amazon says it invests “heavily” in prohibiting the sale of counterfeit products, using automated systems to help ferret out counterfeits, and that 99.9% of all pages visited by customers did not receive a notice of potential counterfeit infringement.)

During the pandemic, sellers say, communication has worsened and Amazon has slowed its response to flagrant problems on the site. Charlene Anderson says she can’t sell a knitting gauge because the picture is inaccurate on Amazon’s catalog page; she has been trying the problem fixed for three months. In July, Anderson says, Amazon told sellers it was going to restrict how many products they could keep in warehouses based on a performance metric. The ups and downs of the pandemic have meant that while Anderson’s sales were down in the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, they’re up about 3% now. But some sellers in the Facebook group she runs report their sales are down more than 50%. Most frustrating for all of them is the inconsistency; they have no idea when Amazon will change the rules again. “We hate having to deal with all of this, but to build our business, we have to,” Anderson says.

Amazon says its platform allows anybody to make an income in an otherwise challenging pandemic economy, and that it is working to help sellers while meeting increased demand from consumers. “Our commitment to our selling partners has never been more steadfast,” an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. In the twelve months ending May 31, 2020, small and medium-sized businesses sold 3.4 billion products, up 25% from the same time the previous year, according to a report Amazon released July 21. Amazon says the average American small and medium-sized seller had more than $160,000 in sales during that time, though it did not provide averages for how much these sellers took home after expenses.

Amazon is now valued by the stock market at $1.5 trillion, a figure that dwarfs the GDP of Saudi Arabia. The very thing that has made it so successful during the pandemic—its size and the many layers of its businesses—is what has given it so much leverage over sellers, workers and governments. Existing antitrust laws are designed to protect the consumer from predatory pricing. That orientation has shielded Amazon, because the company in many cases saves consumers money, but it is being questioned by scholars, and now lawmakers.

Critics say that regulating or breaking up Amazon will be better for merchants on its site and also, in the long term, for the economy. The rate of start-up creation in the United States has been falling for years; there is some evidence that this is because big companies like Amazon use their size to force smaller competitors out of business, or prevent them from being created in the first place. If small manufacturers and retailers had a fighting chance in competing with Amazon, they might help reverse the decline in start-up creation. New businesses in America are much of what drives the country’s productivity and economic growth, raising its standard of living and spreading wealth and jobs.

Historically, antitrust enforcement has helped upstarts; Companies like Google arose in part because of government antitrust action against Microsoft in the 1990s; the breakup of AT&T in the 1980s helped launch a technology renaissance.

“A key component of our success as a society is this very basic notion of checks and balances,” says Galloway, of NYU. “We’ve tried to avoid dictatorships, we try to avoid monopolies. We don’t have a judge, we have a judge and jury. And we believe in the wisdom of crowds.”

Charlene Anderson agrees. She says she and other sellers don’t want Amazon to disappear. If that happened, they would lose their income source and their access to millions of shoppers. They just want better communication with Amazon, more democracy, less dictatorship. “Amazon is not transparent at all,” she says. “Amazon will not tell you anything.”

Wednesday’s hearing before the House subcommittee on antitrust law will test that allegation, and more, as Congress peaks behind the curtain of one of America’s most successful companies. The next question is whether it has the tools to do anything about what it sees.

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Top lacrosse video today: 2017 Albany vs Hopkins Fall Ball Lacrosse Scrimmage Highlights

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„Rocket Mesh, Elite Semi-Hard – Gear Review” – laxallstars

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„Digest: Ex-Loyola Maryland midfielder Rehfuss named Siena women's lacrosse coach” – baltimoresun

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Best tweets – 2017.10.17.

I ?? Lacrosse https://t.co/QijsJK0COy @Casey Powell

The problem with todays world is no one drinks from the skulls of their enemies anymore. @Jerry Ragonese

First fall trip with @USCTrojansLax in the books. Fired up for the future with this group. Let’s go! ??? https://t.co/csfHjFeMeg @Lindsey Munday

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DACC Lists Fall President's & Honors Students

Danville Area Community College has released a list of its honor students for the Fall 2022 Semester.   A student must carry 12 or more credit hours and a straight A (4.0) average on a 4.0 scale to be included on the President’s List. To be included on the Honors List, a student must carry 12 or more credit hours and have a B+ (3.5) grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Danville Area Community College Fall 2022 President’s & Honors Lists

Danville Area Community College PRESIDENT’S LIST – FALL 2022

Alvin, IL

Nicholas Garmon.

Armstrong, IL

Olivia Logue.

Bismarck, IL

Allison Bostwick, Ryan Bostwick, Dianne Trimble.

Bloomington, IL

Brennon Reed.

Catlin, IL

Jaiden Baum, Holden Dunavan, Joseph Kedas, Kylee Pate, Rebecca Rogers, Monica Vasquez.

Chicago, IL

Lauren Crawley.

Chrisman, IL

Lindsey Franz.

Covington, IN

Alyssa Cheuvront, Margo Galloway, Hailynn Herzog, Briley Peyton, Alexandra VanVickle.

Danville, IL

Noah Acree, Wariya Alhassan, Gracie Arnett, Amber Atkinson, Xitlally Bonilla, Jasmine Brown, Ne'Kedra Cain, Devontay Carpenter, Rowan Clawson, Jeremiah Cooper, Isabella Courson, Brandon Cox, Mariela Cruz, Debra Cummings, Joel Cundiff, Olivia Edgington, Robin Farr, Brenda Fisher, Nicholas Fuentes, Teagyn Goodwin, Meghan Gross, Logan Hall, Marlee Harper, Jadyn Hess, Lindsey Janssen, Tamara Jimson, Josephine Kamwela, Christopher La Combe, Trenton Lewis, Layla Martinez, Kalia Mason, Ashlynn Pinnick, Ethan Rayburn, Chelsea Reeves, Kearby Robinson, Vivianna Ruffo, Veronica Sasseen, Yoo Bin Seo, Maxeen Smart, Shania Smith, Maria Sobany Bosch, Frederick Soderstrom, Elmonia Taylor, Lewis Towne, Kayce Wagle, Charlene Walsh, Grace Ward, Donald Wills, Mia Yant.

East Lynn, IL

Abigail Walder.

Evansville, IN

Matthew Bunnell.

Fithian, IL

Codey McMahon.

Georgetown, IL

Jacob Maskel, Hunter Way.

Hillsboro, IN

Lauren Highland.

Hoopeston, IL

Charis Allen, Tori Birge, Gage Hopkins, Morgan Keith, Skyler Morgan.

Mahomet, IL

Ahmad Al-Heeti.

Marine, IL

Alixandria Grenzebach.

Milford, IL

Abigail White.

Mooresville, IN

Blake Nigg.

Muncie, IL

Dominyq Gritten.

Oakwood, IL

Madison Doan, Jarron Fleming, Natalie Garrison, Raiden Jackson, Kimberly Montgomery, Tannar Pouilliard, Carlie Reitz.

Osgood, IN

Elizabeth Pavy.

Paris, IL

Drew Pinkston.

Philo, IL

Kyleigh Weller.

Potomac, IL

Destiny Fitzsimmons, Violet McCool, Mason McMasters, Seth Pollitt.

Ridge Farm, IL

Matthew Coleman.

Rossville, IL

Heidi Goble, Morgan Miller, Abigail Ryan.

Troy, IL

Caleb Durbin.

Tuscola, IL

Alexis Koester.

Westville, IL

Laney Crawford, Jack Duensing, McKenzie Meinders, Joshua Miller, Emma Myers, Zachary Troxel.

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Danville Area Community College HONORS LIST – FALL 2022

Armstrong, IL

Justin Wilken.

Bismarck, IL

Trenton Spicer.

Catlin, IL

Naomi Dolan, Emily Fier, Lillie Hannan, Macallister Hill, Autumn Lange, Grace Niedzwiecki.

Champaign, IL

Lilian Eziefule.

Charleston, IL

Ashlynn McPeak.

Columbus, OH

Brianna Hamilton.

Covington, IN

Jacob Eells, Hannah Hunter, Calvin Springer, Katie Woodrow.

Danville, IL

Nora Abdelghani, Joan Applegate, Michele Budnovich, Anna Carrion, Christine Daniel, Benjamin Dickerson, Ian Dukes, Jayla Greer, Chelsey Haga, Dalton Hagley, Diego Hightower, Aryanna Huckstadt, Lexi Hudson, Matteo Janzen, Ginaveve Jessup, William Landis, Chayton Lawrence, Lezlea Lowe, Julieanna Morse, Amanda Nelson, Candela Nevares Garcia, Aaron Olmstead, Destiny Parker, Lilliana Perez, Tah'yah Rose, Ruth Salazar, Woodley Scholz, Andrew Sentelle, Sebastian Skinner, Braeden Skoog, Jennifer Stovall, Dylan Taylor, Rylie Terrell, Kendra Tucker, Cassie Warren, Zoe Wilson, Ella Wolfe, Jacob Xiong.

Evansville, IN

Ryan Caddell, Adam Evans.

Fairmount, IL

Aaron Dean.

Findlay, IL

Dirk Bruyn.

Fithian, IL

Reed Sperry.

Georgetown, IL

Brooke Robertson, LaVonte Taylor, Madison Wilson.

Hoopeston, IL

Maria Alvarado, Vanessa Blackburn, Ashley Cadle, Marissa Garcia, Brady Woods.

Indianaola, IL

Lacee Darr.

Ingersoll, Canada

Lucus Forbes.

Kingman, IN

Lydia Van Huysen.

Liberty Township, OH

Keiara Gregory.

Mattoon, IL

Raven Morrison.

Mentone, IN

Owen Kirchenstien.

Milford, IL

Craig VanHoveln.

New Market, IN

Samuel Endicott.

Oakwood, IL

Lane Bensyl, Gaven Clouse, Koby Fletcher, Travis Goodner, Hayley Mascari, Katherine Reffett, Charles Rieches, Isaiah Ruch, William Sandusky, Brevin Wells.

Potomac, IL

Casey Grant, Leanne Rogers.

Quincy, IL

Luke Mettemeyer.

Richland, IN

Jackson Raaf.

Ridge Farm, IL

Savannah Davis, Gentry Howard.

Rossville, IL

Madalyn Goble, Hunter Howe, Sabrina Koenig.

Sheldon, IL

Julia Bushnell.

Sidell, IL

Madison Farrell.

St. Joseph, IL

Kelsey Martlage.

Tampa, FL

Briana Hernandez.

Westville, IL

Jason Cotten, Gage Lange, Christopher Miller, McKenzie Montgerard, Douglas Reffett.

Wheaton, IL

Ian Johnson.

Williamsport, IN

Ethan Hickman.

[thehouseonsunset]

Updates

1. I have updated my email it is now thegr8ststarofall@gmail.com which is on my site http://sunsetblvdtrades.weebly.com 2. I am still open for trades and Sales 3. These are my latest new videos: Videos:(All Les Miserables) Royal Albert Hall 10th Anniversary October 1995 Colm Wilkinson (Jean Valjean), Philip Quast (Javert), Ruthie Henshall (Fantine), Michael Ball (Marius), Lea Salonga (Eponine), Jenny Galloway (Madame Thenardier), Alun Armstrong (Thenardier) Type: MP4 Quality: A+ Notes: Proshot DVD rip of the concert. Broadway April 22, 2003 Andrew Valera (Jean Valjean), Terrence Mann (Javert), Jayne Patterson (Fantine), Sandra Turley (Cosette), Kevin Kern (Marius), Diana Kaarina (Eponine), Christopher Mark Peterson (Enjolras), Nick Wyman Type: VOB, no smalls Quality: A- Broadway May 18, 2003 *HIGHLIGHTS ONLY* Randal Keith (Jean Valjean), Michael McCarthy (Javert), Jayne Paterson (Fantine), Sandra Turley (Cosette), Diana Kaarina (Eponine), Kevin Kern (Marius), Christopher Mark Peterson (Enjolras), Nick Jonas (Gavroche) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: B+ Notes: Highlights of act two. Includes some of the speeches and special performances by former cast members. UK Tour May 6, 2005 Kerry Ellis (Fantine) Type: VOB, no smalls Quality: A- Broadway November 11, 2006 Victor Hawks (u/s Jean Valjean), Norm Lewis (Javert), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Fantine), Adam Jacobs (Marius), Ali Ewoldt (Cosette), Celia Keenan Bolger (Eponine), Aaron Lazar (Enjolras), Gary Beach (Thenardier), Jenny Galloway (Madame Thenardier), Drew Sarich (Grantaire), Jacob Levine (Gavroche) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A- Broadway February 17, 2007 Alexander Gemignani (Jean Valjean), Norm Lewis (Javert), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Fantine), Ali Ewoldt (Cosette), Adam Jacobs (Marius), Celia Kennan Bolger (Eponine), Drew Sarich (Enjolras), Gary Beach (Thenardier), Jenny Galloway (Madame Thenardier) Type: VOB, no smalls Quality: A Broadway May 12, 2007 Alexander Gemignani (Jean Valjean), Drew Sarich (u/s Javert), Lea Salonga (Fantine), Ali Ewoldt (Cosette), Adam Jacobs (Marius), Mandy Bruno (Eponine), Max von Essen (Enjolras), Gary Beach (Thenardier), Ann Harada (Madame Thenardier), Stephen Trafton (u/s Grantaire) Type: WMV Quality: A- Broadway June 1, 2007 Alexander Gemignani (Jean Valjean), Ben Davis (Javert), Lea Salonga (Fantine), Ali Ewoldt (Cosette), Adam Jacob (Marius), Marissa McGowan (Eponine), Max Von Essen (Enjolras), Gary Beach (Thenardier), Ann Harada (Madame Thenarider) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A- Broadway August 24, 2007 Drew Sarich (Jean Valjean), Robert Hunt (Javert), Nikki Renee Daniels (u/s Fantine), Ali Ewoldt (Cosette), Adam Jacobs (Marius), Megan McGinnis (Eponine), Max von Essen (Enjolras), Becca Ayers (u/s Madame Thenardier), Chip Zien (Thenardier) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A North Shore Music Theatre October 23, 2007 Fred Inkley (Jean Valjean), Devin Richards (Javert), Jacquelyn Piro (Fantine), Renee Brna (Cosette), Charles Hagerty (Marius), Joanne Javien (Eponine), Charley Brady (Enjolras), Inga Ballard (Madame Thenardier), Ron Winski (Thenardier), Joanna Rosen (Young Cosette) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A+ Note: Proshot from the dress rehearsal. Walnut Street Theatre May 17, 2008 Hugh Panaro (Jean Valjean), Paul Schoeffler (Javert), Jessica Bogart (Fantine), Julie Craig (Cosette), Christina DeCicco (Eponine), Jeffrey Coon (Enjolras), Scott Greer (Thenardier), Dawn Spence (Madame Thenardier), Gianna Bruzzese/Laurel Gwynne Yaros (Young Cosette), Danielle Rosenthal/Maggie Fitzgerald (Young Eponine), Brandon O'Rourke/Dante Mignucci (Gavroche), Peter Schmitz (The Bishop), Ben Dibble, Kelley Faulkner, Constantine Germanacos, Darren Michael Hengst, Danielle Herbert, Joe Jackson, Mary Martello, Michael Philip O'Brien, Katie O'Shaughnessey, Steve Pacek, Jennifer Page, Fran Prisco, Ilona Rubenstien, Nicholas F. Saverine, Abigail Sparrow, Denise Whelan Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A Notes: Non replica production. Hollywood Bowl August 9, 2008 J. Mark McVey (Jean Valjean), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Javert), Melora Hardin (Fantine), Michele Maike (Cosette), John Lloyd Young (Marius), Lea Michele (Eponine), Tom Lowe (Enjolras) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A- West End September 2008 Drew Sarich (Jean Valjean), Richard Woodford (Javert), Allyson Brown (Fantine), Leanne Dobinson (Cosette), Jon Robyns (Marius), Nancy Sullivan (Eponine), David Thaxton (Enjolras), Jackie Marks (Madame Thernadier), Jimmy Johnstone (Thernadier) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: B+ Notes: Nice video with clear sound and good picture; camera gets lost sometimes as it is very dark and a railing blocks the bottom of the screen at times. Also includes highlights from another performance with Jonathan Williams, Earl Carpenter, Mark Dugdale, Greg Castiglioni. UK Tour Paris, France, June 20, 2010 John Owen-Jones (Jean Valjean), Earl Carpenter (Javert), Madalena Alberto (Fantine), Katie Hall (Cosette), Luke Kempner (u/s Marius), Rosalind James (Eponine), Jon Robyns (Enjolras), Ashley Artus (Thenardier), Lynne Wilmot (Madame Thenardier) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A- Notes: The second act starts at "Drink with Me." Really shaky thorughout, spotlight washout, good zooms, blurry at times. Includes curtain call. UK Tour, London, Barbican theatre September 17, 2010 Christopher Jacobsen (Jean Valjean), Earl Carpenter (Javert), Madalena Alberto (Fantine), Katie Hall (Cosette), Gareth Gates (Marius), Rosalind James (Eponine), Ashely Artus (Thenardier), Lynne Wilmot (Madame Thenardier), Jon Robyns (Enjorlras) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A National Tour Papermill Playhouse December 12, 2010 Ron Sharpe (alt. Jean Valjean), Andrew Varela (Javert), Betsy Morgan (Fantine), Jenny Latimer (Cosette), Justin Scott Brown (Marius), Chasten Harmon (Eponine), Jeremy Hays (Enjolras), John Rapson (u/s Thénardier), Shawna M. Hamic (Madame Thénardier), Josh Caggiano (Gavroche), Joseph Spieldenner (Grantaire), Benjamin Magnuson (Bishop of Digne/Babet), Richard Todd Adams (Foreman/Lesgles), Lucia Giannetta (Factory Girl), Jon Fletcher (Montparnasse), Joe Tokarz (Brujon), Cooper Grodin (Combeferre), Jason Forbach (Feuilly), Cole Burden (Courfeyrac), Alan Shaw (Joly), Ian Patrick Gibb (Jean Prouvaire), Heather Jane Rolff (Old Crone), Cornelia Luna (Wig Maker), Richard Barth/Cole Burden (u/s Bamatabois/Claquesous), Katherine Forrester (Young Cosette), Anastasia Korbal (Young Eponine), Cathryn Basile, Julie Benko, Casey Erin Clark, Briana Carlson-Goodman, Sarah Shahinian, Aliya Victoriya Type: VOB, no smalls Quality: A National Tour Chicago, IL February 3, 2011 Lawrence Clayton (Jean Valjean), Andrew Varela (Javert), Betsy Morgan (Fantine), Jenny Latimer (Cosette), Chasten Harmon (Eponine), Justin Scott Brown (Enjolras), Michael Kostroff (Thenardier), Shawna M. Hamic (Madame Thenardier) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A West End 2011 Jonathan Williams (u/s Jean Valjean), Norm Lewis (Javert), Rebecca Seale (Fantine), AJ Callaghan (Cosette), Gareth Gates (Marius), Samantha Barks (Eponine), Killian Donnelly (Enjolras) Type: MP4 Quality: A West End 2012 *HIGHLIGHTS ONLY* Ramin Karimloo (Jean Valjean), Hadley Fraser (Javert) Type: MP4 Quality: B+ Notes: Valjean's Revenge and Javert's Suicide only. West End June 30, 2012 *HIGHLIGHTS ONLY* Geronimo Rauch (Jean Valjean), Tam Mutu (Javert), Sierra Boggess (Fantine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Jonny Purchase (Marius), Danielle Hope (Eponine), Liam Tamne (Enjolras) Type: MP4 Quality: A- Notes: "Valjean's Soliloquy", "Fantine's Death", "Confrontation", "Stars", "Bring Him Home", and "Epilogue". National Tour Chicago, IL November 15, 2012 Peter Lockyer (Jean Valjean), Andrew Varela (Javert), Betsy Morgan (Fantine), Lauren Wiley (Cosette), Briana Carlson-Goodman (Eponine), Jason Forbach (Enjolras), Timothy Gulan (Thenardier), Shawna M. Hamic (Madame Thenardier), Jordan Nichols (u/s Marius), Joseph Spieldenner (Grantaire), Erin Cearlock (Little Cosette), Joshua Colley (Gavroche), Ben Gunderson (swing Montparnasse), Heather Jane Rolff (u/s Factory Girl) Type: VOB+smalls Quailty: A Notes: ACT ONE ONLY! West End 2013 Chris Holland (u/s Jean Valjean), Tam Mutu (Javert), AJ Callaghan (u/s Fantine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Jamie Ward (Marius), Danielle Hope (Eponine), Christopher Jacobsen (Enjolras), Vicky Entwistle (Madame Thénardier), Cameron Blakely (Thénardier) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A+ West End April 15, 2013 Chris Holland (u/s Jean Valjean), Shaun Dalton (u/s Javert), Celinde Schoenmaker (Fantine), Phoebe Street (u/s Cosette), Jamie Ward (Marius), Sarah O'Connor (u/s Eponine), Christopher Jacobsen (Enjolras), Cameron Blakely (Thenardier), Vicky Entwistle (Madame Thenardier) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A The Muny July 19, 2013 Hugh Panaro (Jean Valjean), Norm Lewis (Javert), Charlotte Maltby, Alex Prakken, Lindsey Mader, Katie Travis, Bobby Conte Thornton, Michael McCormick, Tiffany Green, Ryan Vasquez Type: MPG Quality: A- Notes: Starts at "Who am I?". Act 2 starts at "On My Own". West End September 19, 2013 Daniel Koek (Jean Valjean), James Grant (u/s Javert), Na-Young Jeong (Fantine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Rob Houchen (Marius), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Anton Zetterholm (Enjolras), Wendy Ferguson (Madame Thenardier), Cameron Blakely (Thenarider) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A- West End December 18, 2013 Daniel Koek (Jean Valjean), Tam Mutu (Javert), Na-Young Jeong (Fantine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Dougie Carter (u/s Marius), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Anton Zetterholm (Enjolras), Carl Mullaney (u/s Grantaire) Type: VOB, no smalls Quality: A Toronto January 11, 2014 Evening *HIGHLIGHTS ONLY* Ramin Karimloo (Jean Valjean), Andrew Love (u/s Javert), Genevieve Leclerc (Fantine), Samantha Hill (Cosette), Perry Sherman (Marius), Melissa O'Neil (Eponine), Mark Uhre (Enjolras), Cliff Saunders (Thenardier), Lisa Horner (Madame Thenardier), Colm Wilkinson (special guest The Bishop), Saara Chaudry (Little Cosette), Madison Oldroyd (Young Eponine), David Gregory Black (Gavroche), Chris Zonneville (Montparnasse/Labourer), Tyler Murree (Babet/Farmer), Aaron Walpole (Brujon/Chapmanthieu/Loud Hailer), Ashley Wright (Claquesous/Innkeeper/Factory Foreman), David Silvestri (Combeferre), Matt McMahan (Feuilly), Jonathan Winsby (Courfeyrac/Constable), Alan Shaw (Joly/Constable/Fauchelevent), John Rapson (Grantaire/Bamatabois/Major Domo), Jason Ostrowski (swing Lesgles), Matt Rosell (Jean Prouvaire), Caroline Colantonio (Innkeeper's Wife), Kristen Peace (Factory Girl/Old Woman), Cornelia Luna (Wigmaker), Richard Barth (swing), Katie Beetham, Andreane Bouladier, Brittney Johnson (Ensemble) *whereisyourredscaaahf's master* Type: MOV Quality: A- Notes: About an hour and thirty minutes of highlights from the Toronto production with special guest Colm Wilkinson as The Bishop. Include the encore performance of "Bring Him Home." Broadway March 1, 2014 *HIGHLIGHTS ONLY* Ramin Karimloo (Jean Valjean), Will Swenson (Javert), Caissie Levy (Faintine), Samantha Hill (Cosette), Andy Mientus (Marius), Nikki M. James (Eponine), Kyle Scatiliffe (Enjolras), Cliff Saunders (Thenardier), Keala Settle (Madame Thenardier), Gaten Matarazzo (Gavroche) Type: MP4 Quality: A *where is your red schaaaf's master* Notes: First preview. It includes most of the show. Loud excited audience. Blind shot from stage right third row, with no zooms. Keala Settle sprained her ankle at some point between The Robbery and One Day More, resulting in her not being in One Day More and using a cane during Wedding Chorale/Beggars at the Feast. Broadway March 8, 2014 Ramin Karimloo (Jean Valjean), Will Swenson (Javert), Caissie Levy (Fantine), Samantha Hill (Cosette), Andy Mientus (Marius), Nikki M. James (Eponine), Kyle Scatliffe (Enjolras), Cliff Saunders (Thenardier), Keala Settle (Madame Thenardier), Angeli Negron (Little Cosette) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A Notes: Audience was full of excitement! The last 20 seconds are missing from the very end due to battery issues. Broadway May 13, 2014 Nathaniel Hackmann (u/s Jean Valjean), Will Swenson (Javert), Caissie Levy (Fantine), Nikki M. James (Eponine), Kyle Scatiffle (Enjolras), Cliff Saunders (Thenardier), Keala Settle (Madame Thenardier) *Turn of the scorpion's master* Type: MP4 Quality: A+ West End June 14, 2014 Daniel Koek (Jean Valjean), Tam Mutu (Javert), Na-Young Jeon (Fantine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Rob Huchen (Marius), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Anton Zetterholm (Enjolras), Cameron Blakely (Thenardier), Wendy Ferguson (Madame Thenardier), Adam Linstead (Grantaire) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A+ Notes: Last performance for the 2013-2014 cast. La Mirada, CA June 22, 2014 James Barbour, Randall Dodge, Cassandra Murphy, Kimberly Hessler, Nathaniel Irvin, Anthony Fedorov, Valerie Rose Curiel, Jeff Skowron, Meeghan Holaway Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A Dallas, Texas August 5, 2014 *HIGHLIGHTS ONLY* Nehal Joshi (Jean Valjean), Edward Watts (Javert), Allison Blackwell (Fantine), Dorcas Leung (Cosette), Justin Keyes (Marius), Elizabeth Judd (Eponine), John Campione (Enjolras), Steven Michael Walters (Thenardier), Christia Mantzke (Madame Thenardier), Alex Organ (Grantaire), Salma Salinas (Little Cosette), Mark Hancock (Gavroche) *where is your red scaaf's master* Type: MP4 Quality: A Broadway August 21, 2014 Nathaniel Hackman (u/s Jean Valjean), Earl Carpenter (Javert), Caissie Levy (Fantine), Samantha Hill (Cosette), Andy Mientus (Marius), Nikki M. James (Eponine), Kyle Scatiffle (Enjolras), Cliff Saunders (Thenardier), Keala Settle (Madame Thenardier) Type: VOB, no smalls Quality: A Notes: Only video of Earl as Javert on Broadway. One of my personal favorite videos of Earl. Broadway November 6, 2014 Ramin Karimloo (Jean Valjean), John Rapson (u/s Javert), Caissie Levy (Fantine), Samantha Hill (Cosette), Matt Rosell (u/s Marius), Melissa O'Neil (u/s Eponine), Jason Forbach (u/s Enjolras),Cliff Saunders (Thénardier), Keala Settle (Madame Thénardier), Adam Monley (u/s Grantaire), McKayla Twiggs (Little Cosette), Joshua Colley (Gavroche), Weston Wells Olson (u/s Combeferre), Andrew Kober (u/s Foreman) Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A- Notes: ACT TWO ONLY! Starts after "On My Own". Heads in the way. Includes BC/EFA speech by John. Video mostly centered around John. Broadway July 23, 2015 *HIGHLIGHTS ONLY* Kyle Jean-Baptiste (u/s Jean Valjean), Erika Henningsen (Fantine), Samantha Hill (Cosette), Chris McCarrell (Marius), Brennyn Lark (Eponine) Type: MP4 Quality: A Notes: Kyle's first performance as Valjean. Includes Valjean’s Soliloquy, Bring Him Home, and Finale. Broadway August 5, 2015 *HIGHLIGHTS ONLY* Kyle Jean-Baptiste (u/s Jean Valjean), Erika Henningsen (Fantine), Samantha Hill (Cosette), Chris McCarrell (Marius), Brennyn Lark (Eponine) Type: MOV Quality: A+ Notes: Act 2 highlights. Includes On My Own, Bring Him Home, Empty Chairs, and Finale. Shot vertically. West End April 11, 2015 Matinee Peter Lockyer (Jean Valjean), David Thaxton (Javert), Celinde Schoenmaker (Fantine), Emilie Fleming (Cosette), Rob Houchen (Marius), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Michael Colbourne (Enjolras), Tom Edden (Thenardier), Helen Walsh (u/s Madame Thenardier), Sophia Rickett (Little Cosette), Molly Hall (Little Eponine), Sonny Kirby (Gavroche) Type: MP4 Quality: C Notes: This was the children's last performance. The quality of the video is really bad. The master was seated in the restricted view and there are more blackouts then views. The remainder of act 1 is a video file, but the screen is black. Act 2 is an audio file. West End July 9, 2015 *HIGHLIGHTS ONLY* Peter Lockyer (Jean Valjean), Jeremy Secomb (Javert), Rachelle Ann Go (Fantine), Zoe Doano (Cosette), Rob Houchen (Marius), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Bradley Jaden (Enjolras), Phil Daniels (Thenardier), Katy Secombe (Madame Thenardier) Type: MP4 Quality: A+ Notes: Shot from the front row. Most of Act 1 and first 20 minutes of Act 2. West End October 8, 2015 Peter Lockyer (Jean Valjean), Jeremy Secombe (Javert), Rachelle Ann Go (Fantine), Zoe Doano (Cosette), Rob Houchen (Marius), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Bradley Jaden (Enjolras), Phil Daniels (Thenardier), Katy Secombe (Madame Thenardier) Type: MP4 Quality: A+ Notes: Proshot. NOT THE FULL SHOW. Encore performances only. 30th anniversary gala performance. Guests: Colm Wilkinson, Geronimo Rauch, John Owen Jones, Frances Ruffelle, Patti LuPone, Roger Allam and others. World Tour Manila April 23, 2016 Evening *HIGHLIGHTS ONLY* Simon Gleeson (Jean Valjean), Earl Carpenter (Javert), Rachelle Ann Go (Fantine), Emily Langridge (Cosette), Paul Wilkins (Marius), Kerrie Anne Greenland (Eponine), Chris Durling (Enjolras), Cameron Blakely (Thenardier), Helen Walsh (Madame Thenardier) Type: MP4 Quality: A- Notes: Includes Death of Gavroche/Final Battle, Drink With Me/Bring Him Home, Javert's Arrival/Little People, and On My Own. World Tour Singapore June 2, 2016 *HIGHLIGHTS ONLY* Simon Gleeson (Jean Valjean), Earl Carpenter (Javert), Patrice Tipoki (Fantine), Emily Langridge (Cosette), Paul Wilkins (Marius), Kerrie Anne Greenland (Eponine), Chris Durling (Enjolras), Cameron Blakely (Thenardier), Helen Walsh (Madame Thenardier) Type: MP4 Quality: A Notes: Includes On My Own, Upon these Stones, Bring Him Home, two versions of the same One Day More shot from different angles. Broadway June 15, 2016 Evening John Owen-Jones (Jean Valjean), Hayden Tee (Javert), Alison Luff (Fantine), Alex Finke (Cosette), Chris McCarrell (Marius), Brennyn Lark (Eponine), Mark Uhre (Enjolras), David Rossmer (Thénardier), Rachel Izen (Madame Thénardier), Marcus D’Angelo (Gavroche), Eleanor Koski (Young Cosette), Mia Sinclair Jenness (Young Eponine) *SJ Bernly's master* Type: VOB+smalls Quality: A Notes: The first 30 minutes of the show are missing; the video starts toward the end of Fantine’s Arrest. After that, the show is fully captured with no blackouts. There is some minor head obstruction on the left, but it really only affects a few seconds of the show when Valjean cuts Javert loose after The First Attack. There is also a little more washout than in most of my videos, especially in the full stage shots. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. Audio: The Little Mermaid (Alabama Shakespeare Festival) - July 26, 2015 Cast: Ariel - Michelle Pruiett, Prince Eric - Jeff Sears, Sebastian - J. Cameron Barnett, Triton - Kevyn Morrow, Ursula - Donna Migliaccio, Flounder - Henry Hodges, Grimsby - Rodney Clark, Scuttle - Billy Sharpe, Jetsam - Brandon Curry, Flotsam - Jeremy Pasha, Pilot/Chef Louis - Paul Hebron, Ensemble - Sari Alexander, Jennifer Molly Bell, Krystina M. Burton, Erin Chupinsky (u/s Ursula), Dean De Luna, Andrew Eckert (u/s Eric), Isabel Garcia (u/s Mersisters), Danielle Marie Gregoire, Jordan Fife Hunt, Alexis Marquardt, Emma C. Martin (u/s Ariel), Terrance Martin (u/s Sebastian), Narco Antonio Santiago, Tommy Scrivens (Dance Captain), Robbie Smith (u/s Flotsam and Jetsam), Clay Stefanki (us Flouder and Scuttle)

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By Lindsey Galloway

18 March 2019

Though Singapore celebrated its 50th year of independence in 2015, the country has wasted no time organising its next tribute. The Singapore Bicentennial, which is being recognised at events, exhibits and festivals throughout 2019, commemorates the 200th anniversary of the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles, who established Singapore as a trading post for the British East India Company.

Singapore is a country with an identity of its own

Unlike the celebrations surrounding the SG50, however, the Bicentennial is being marked as a time of commemoration. British colonisation of the island nation has long been a contentious issue, and many locals are unhappy that the date is being marked at all. However, the Bicentennial Office says it’s aiming to provide citizens with an opportunity to reflect on a colonial past that stretches even further back – 700 years in total – and on the values that have shaped the modern-day nation.

Those values – openness, multiculturalism and self-determination, as named by the Bicentennial Office – are exactly what many residents love about living here. “Singapore is a country with an identity of its own. Diversity in ethnicity and religion meld seamlessly in social interaction and in the food and landmarks,” said Singaporean LG Han, who is chef-owner at Michelin-starred Labyrinth. “In spite of this diversity, Singaporeans all share a commonality and trait in the way we speak, the values we share and acceptance of people from all walks of life.”

View image of Singapore celebrated its 50th year of independence in 2015 (Credit: Credit: Xinhua/Alamy)

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Despite Singapore’s cultural diversity, the country remains in an evolving conversation around sexuality. Singapore still recognises a rule inherited from British colonial rule banning gay sex, though it has frequently been challenged in court – with new trial proceedings to begin in 2019 after India abolished a similar colonial rule, according to The New York Times. Same-sex relationships are not legally recognised in Singapore, nor can a same-sex couple legally adopt a child, but activists continue to bring awareness and change during events like the annual Pink Dot rally, named after the mixing of the red and white colours of the Singapore flag and the push toward inclusivity for all.

Why do people love it?

The mix of cultures here allows newcomers, especially Westerners, to adjust quickly. “It's a great gateway to Asia, both physically, as a fantastic hub for other travel spots in the region like Bali and Boracay, but also culturally,” said American Alexandra Feig, who has lived in Singapore for three years and writes the travel blog A Maiden Voyager. “Singapore has deep ties to the West, with a lot of British influence in particular. Walking around the town you will see Buddhist temples next to more British-style shophouses, and in local hawker centres you'll have stalls serving [Hainanese] chicken rice next to nasi goreng [Indonesian-style fried rice] and Western cuisine like hamburgers.”

Don’t make the mistake of confusing hawker-centre fare for just any street food, though, warns Canadian Jordan Bishop, who lives part time in Singapore and is the editor of How I Travel. “Two of Singapore's food stalls now have Michelin stars,” he said. Those stalls, Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle and Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, were the first of their kind to be recognised with the honour in 2016.

View image of The mix of cultures in Singapore allows newcomers to adjust quickly (Credit: Credit: Art Kowalsky/Alamy)

With new restaurants and bars opening weekly, Singapore has no shortage of diverse cuisine reflecting its trading port past, including Chinese, Malay, Indian, Peranakan, German, Italian, Japanese, Vietnamese, French and American.

The multiculturalism doesn’t stop at the food. Locals even have their own lingo that reflects this melting pot. Though not recognised by the government (which recently even actively discouraged its use), Singlish – a creole mix of English, Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese, Malay and Tamil – is commonly used in social situations like ordering coffee or gossiping with friends.

What’s it like living there?

Unlike in many other big cities, residents rarely worry about theft or violence. With one of the lowest crime rates in the world, even petty street crime is viewed as “a waste of time” said 11-year resident Bino Chua, who blogs at I Wander. “You can leave your car unlocked, your purse unattended,” said American Alison Ozawa Sanders, who has lived here for five years and is the co-author of The Expats’ Guide to Singapore. “As a woman, I can go out at night in any neighbourhood and not worry about my personal safety ever. As a parent, I don't have the feeling that if I take my eyes off my kids for two seconds they're going to be kidnapped.”

Singapore is also very clean and convenient to get around, with very few traffic jams, in part due to government restrictions on cars and the high price of vehicles here. “Some people say it’s sterile and boring, but personally I think that’s just a product of the safety and convenience here,” said Chua. “I’d take this over having to worry everyday about the possibility of getting mugged.”

View image of Singapore has no shortage of diverse cuisine reflecting its trading port past (Credit: Credit: Jason Knott/Alamy)

The city centre has a career-focused vibe and people move at a fast pace, but it’s easy to escape the hustle when needed. “From my apartment, I could walk for about 25 minutes and find myself in dense jungle forests, and it's an extremely rewarding destination for birdwatching,” said American Daniel Burnham, Asia flight search expert at Scott’s Cheap Flights. “Singapore has beautiful national parks and a significant amount of wildlife, given its size and density.”

Since the island is relatively small, residents also recommend taking advantage of world-renowned Changi Airport and low airfares. “Whenever I started to feel restless it was easy to hop on a plane and get out of town,” Burnham said.

What else do I need to know?

Located just one degree north of the equator, Singapore has a year-round hot climate that takes adjusting to, say expats. “One has to get used to sweating all the time. And your hair will never look the same as it did ‘back home’,” said Ozawa Sanders. Frigid air conditioning inside buildings is also a ‘necessary evil’, Burnham added.

The cost of living in Singapore isn't necessarily in the stratosphere if you live a local lifestyle

Singapore is also notoriously the world’s most expensive place to live according a recent report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, with sky-high rents of around S$1,885 for a studio apartment, even away from the city centre, according to cost comparison site Expatistan.com, and new car prices running typically north of S$100,000.

Still, seasoned residents say that those numbers don’t always reflect reality. “Many visitors and expats tend to conflate life in Singapore with what you see in movies like Crazy Rich Asians or wealthy expats on relocation packages,” Burnham said. “The cost of living in Singapore isn't necessarily in the stratosphere if you live a local lifestyle. We made common-sense budgeting choices, like subletting a [public housing] HDB flat, cooking for ourselves and taking public transit. Our expenses were far less than they would have been living in the United States.” The country also has one of the lowest tax rates in the world, capping out at 22%.

View image of Singapore’s city centre has a career-focused vibe, but it’s easy to escape the hustle when needed (Credit: Credit: Agencja Fotograficzna Caro/Alamy)

All in all, Singapore shines best when residents make the extra effort to venture outside the sometimes-homogenous urban centre, where malls and identical apartments can seem to stretch on for miles in the larger residential neighbourhoods and commercial streets.

“There's a lot of urban diversity if you go looking for it,” Burnham said. “Hidden amid pockets of 21st-Century development, the outskirts of Singapore reveal acres of farmland, crumbling cemeteries, fishing villages and colonial outposts.”

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