But big data only goes so far: “Amazon’s show wasn’t a booming success because they used data all the way. Netflix, however, looked at what users like and used that insight to think up a concept for what they believed would be a hit show, and it clearly worked.”
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Distance Ballet For Australian Kids Far From Any City
“‘My dream is to have children all over Australia enjoy the beautiful art of classical ballet and have access to quality tuition,’ Ms Woodberry said. The classes are filmed at her Melbourne studio once a month and then sent via email to students across the country.”
Upending The History Of Art In Los Angeles
“The museum’s chief curator, Helen Molesworth, who joined MOCA in 2014, has gotten hold of the museum’s permanent collection and rearranged it in a way that not only makes the story of 20th century art seem fresh, it positively crackles.”
The Lyric Opera Gets More Renee Fleming And More New Voices
“Modeled after the ‘American Voices’ initiative Fleming brought to Washington’s Kennedy Center in 2013, ‘Chicago Voices’ will partner Lyric’s community engagement department, Lyric Unlimited, with the Chicago Public Library, Chicago History Museum and Columbia College Chicago to engage and interact with city residents in various disciplines and musical genres.”
Will Netflix Beat Out The Networks And HBO At The Golden Globes?
“The three major American TV streaming services (Netflix, Amazon and Hulu) gained 14 nominations combined, while NBC, the network channel that hosts the Golden Globes, received none.”
So … This Is Really Weird, But Sean Penn Interviewed Mexican Druglord El Chapo For Rolling Stone
And the first half of it goes like this: “I take no pride in keeping secrets that may be perceived as protecting criminals, nor do I have any gloating arrogance at posing for selfies with unknowing security men. But I’m in my rhythm. Everything I say to everyone must be true. As true as it is compartmentalized. The trust that El Chapo had extended to us was not to be fucked with.”
The Tech It Takes To Figure Out The Secrets Of The Mummies
“CT imaging creates cross sections of the body, in addition to highlighting soft tissues. ‘We cannot say something about liver or heart diseases,’ says Saleem, a professor of radiology at Cairo University who specializes in paleopathology. ‘But we can do a lot of anthropological work.'”
As Accordion Store Departs, Music Row Is Gone
“‘Musically, it’s kind of depressing,’ Mario Tacca, an accordion player and longtime patron of Music Row, said. ‘I guess it’s part of the new world that we’re living in. The old world is kind of disappearing slowly. It’s kind of sad to see.'”
Arts Professionals Who Had Been Arrested At Peace March In Turkey Are Released From Prison
“The police claimed that handmade explosives were thrown at their forces by the group, but upon reviewing the evidence a Turkish judge released all of the detainees on Sunday, January 3.”
What Do Schubert Performers Think About Lieder?
“Schubert’s songs are a mirror to real life. There really is nothing highbrow about this music, the songs have no sell-by date with respect to the human condition either. Manners and culture change endlessly over time. Human nature never will.”