Terracotta Warrior Flashmob Event Held at World Travel Market London

Terracotta Warriors-Themed Pop-Up Event Held at World Travel Market London

On November 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., a Terracotta Warrior Flashmob event organized by the Shaanxi Provincial Tourism Development Commission was held at the World Travel Market London. 50 professional performers dressed up as the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang, imperial concubines and terracotta warriors performed terracotta warrior flashmob at ExCel London. 

The graceful performances of Chinese court dances, most notably the lead performer's Dance of Qin Wang Dian Bing (Review of the Troops by Emperor Qin Shi Huang), attracted a large number of visitors, many of whom cheered enthusiastically and waited until the end of the performance to take selfies with the dancers.

An event, a cultural feast
The Terracotta Warriors Flashmob event is an innovative approach to raising the awareness around the world to the many unique aspects of Chinese culture and history. The successful hosting of the event helped further promote the profound cultural history that is identified with Shaanxi province and the unique tourism resources that are made available as a result of the province's rich history. 

• The event is an important step in transforming the province into a world-renowned tourism destination.

"It is amazing!" said David, a British tourist. "This is the first time I have watched traditional Chinese performances. I found the event highly interesting, as it not only offered us a chance to get a better understanding of the Terracotta Warriors, but also let us feel the depth and sophistication of Chinese culture. Now that I have seen the performance, I plan to visit the real Terracotta Army in Shaanxi province with my family."

Terracotta Warriors-Themed Pop-Up Event Held at World Travel Market London

A series of follow-up flashmob events
The commission has planned several more Terracotta Warriors Flashmob events on November 7 at and near many of London's famous tourist attractions, with scheduled performance at a Square near Big Ben and the London Eye, two of the city's most renowned tourist attractions. 

• On the same day, the cosers will also stop at several other landmark destinations including Big Ben, China Town, St Paul's Cathedral, and the Tower of London for staged photography sessions.

• For more information about the tourism industry in Shaanxi, follow the Shaanxi Provincial Tourism Development Commission on Facebook and Twitter or visit the official website.

SOURCE: Shaanxi Provincial Tourism Development Commission

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Entertainment One's Daddy Pig Joins Movember Fundraising Campaign

Daddy Pig joins this year’s Movember campaign to encourage UK dads to grow moustaches, get active and raise funds together as a team of ‘expert’ daddies (PRNewsfoto/Entertainment One)

Entertainment One (eOne) unveils images of Daddy Pig, the much loved character from preschool TV series Peppa Pig, who is supporting this year's Movember campaign for the first time to raise funds for the global men's health charity throughout November 2017.

Daddy Pig and friends will be growing their moustaches and encouraging dads across the UK to get active and stay healthy. 

• To donate and keep up to date with Daddy Pig's progress, visit: mobro.co/daddypiguk. 
• Fundraisers are also being encouraged to join Daddy Pig's team to grow moustaches, get active and raise funds together as a team of 'expert' daddies. 
• Sign up at: moteam.co/team-daddy-pig-uk .

The Movember Foundation's annual Movember campaign is globally recognised for its fun, disruptive approach to fundraising and getting men to take action for their health. This year, the charity celebrates its 10 year fundraising anniversary in the UK.

Health and fitness ‘expert’ Daddy Pig is joining in this Movember! 

About the Movember Foundation:  

The Movember Foundation is a global men's health charity.

The Foundation raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programmes that enable men to live happier, healthier and longer lives. Committed to disrupting the status quo, millions have joined the movement, helping fund over 1,200 projects focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide prevention.

In addition to tackling key health issues faced by men, the Foundation is working to encourage men to stay healthy in all areas of their life, with a focus on men staying socially connected and becoming more open to discussing their health and significant moments in their lives.

• The Foundation's vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men's health.

SOURCE: Entertainment One

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Alzheimer's Association Honors the Life and Legacy of Gene Wilder With New Campaign Inspired by the Classic Film "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"

Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

In honor of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, the Alzheimer's Association today unveils the Pure Imagination Project, a campaign encouraging people to learn more about the disease and join the efforts to fulfill the organization's vision of a world without Alzheimer's. 

Reflecting the creativity and charm of Willy Wonka, as played by legendary actor Gene Wilder, the new video features the famous "Pure Imagination" scene from "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," but reinterprets the magical, candy-filled world with sweets disappearing piece by piece, much like the impact that Alzheimer's has on 5 million Americans across the country.

• Gene Wilder, known for many iconic roles outside of Willy Wonka's purple coat, passed away from complications of Alzheimer's last year.

"Alzheimer's disease is a brutal and unforgiving enemy that can rob a person of his self-expression, the ability to walk, to read, to write and to find joy in the world. Simply, the person loses himself," said Karen B. Wilder. "When I saw this campaign, I knew that it brilliantly and beautifully captured all that Alzheimer's can take away, and my hope is that it will motivate people to learn more and to seek to change the course of this disease for future generations."

The Pure Imagination Project was developed pro bono by a creative team at MullenLowe's Winston-Salem office, all of whose families have been touched by Alzheimer's disease. 

• The campaign encourages all to lend their imagination to the fight and support efforts aimed at ending this devastating disease.

In addition to MullenLowe, the Alzheimer's Association's Pure Imagination Project is also made possible thanks to the support of the Gene Wilder estate, Warner Brothers and Universal Music, with visual effects by Significant Others, all recognizing the urgency of this mission and honoring Wilder for his fight against the disease.

"The Alzheimer's Association is honored to have the opportunity to reimagine this legendary film scene in such a powerful and poignant way," said Michael Carson, chief marketing officer at the Alzheimer's Association. "The Alzheimer's Association is relentless in our fight to end this disease through our support of innovative and novel research initiatives, and unwavering support of families who have been affected. This campaign is an inspiring reminder that there is a lot of work to be done, but a world without Alzheimer's is possible if we join together."

"Having lost my father to Alzheimer's, and my mother a year later from the toll of being his caregiver, I know firsthand there is no sugar-coating the impact of this disease," said David Olsen, group creative director at MullenLowe Winston-Salem. "Just as Gene inspired millions to believe anything is possible with the power of pure imagination, we hope this work will inspire others to help fulfill the Alzheimer's Association's mission to imagine a world without Alzheimer's."

The Pure Imagination Project will encourage people to imagine a world without Alzheimer's with additional support from in-kind media partners, including Amobee, Dstillery and Samba TV.

SOURCE: Alzheimer's Association

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Spider-Man Co-Creator Stan Lee Added To Star-Studded Lineup Of ACE Comic Con Arizona

ACE Comic Con Arizona Poster (PRNewsfoto/ACE Universe)

Stan Lee, co-creator of Spider-Man, world-renowned comic book writer and former publisher of Marvel Comics; has been added to the star-studded lineup for ACE Comic Con Arizona, which will take place Jan. 13-15 at Gila River Arena in Glendale.

Lee is known as the creative force behind Marvel Comics and was a co-creator for numerous popular Marvel characters. He also is credited with re-launching Marvel's Captain America in the 1960s.

"We are committed to bringing fans the best of the best guests, and today's announcement reinforces this commitment," said Stephen Shamus, President of ACE Universe. "Stan Lee is an iconic figure, and having the opportunity to take a Photo Op with his superhero creations come to life - Captain America & Spider-Man (Chris Evans & Tom Holland), will create a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Taking a Photo Op with all three will be a truly historic moment."

Lee will be available for dual photo opportunities with Captain America (Chris Evans) and Spider-Man (Tom Holland), as well as a triple photo opportunity with both characters together. Additionally, Lee will be doing solo photo opportunities and autograph sessions, and take part in a panel discussion which will be live streamed to fans around the world.

Lee also will participate in "Comic Con" night at the Arizona Coyotes – Edmonton Oilers game on Friday, Jan. 12, the night before the kickoff of ACE Comic Con Arizona. Lee will be on hand to drop the puck to start the game, and a variety of other ACE Comic Con Arizona artists and vendors will be available on the concourse for autographs signings and merchandise sales.

ACE Comic Con Arizona officials announced one additional change to the weekend lineup. Hayley Atwell (Agent Peggy Carter – Captain America), who was scheduled to appear both Saturday and Sunday, will now only appear on Sunday as she booked a role in a play. All Saturday ticket holders with VIP packages, photo ops or autographs including Hayley will be notified via email with instructions on how to exchange tickets for Sunday, or to get a refund.

Along with Evans and Holland, other confirmed guests include: 

• Sebastian Stan (The Winter Soldier – Captain America) 
• Anthony Mackie (The Falcon – Captain America) 
• Hayley Atwell (Agent Peggy Carter – Captain America) 
• Laura Harrier (Liz – Spider-Man: Homecoming)  
• Jacob Batalon (Ned – Spider-Man: Homecoming) 

More guests will be announced soon, including superstars from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

VIP Admissions, Photo Ops and Autographs can be purchased here, while General Admission Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster Additional ticketing information also can be found at aceuniverse.com. 

ACE Comic Con Arizona is the second of the new ACE Comic Cons, with the debut event set to take place at NYCB Live: Home of the Veterans Memorial Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, NY, Dec. 8-10. In addition to these two shows, ACE Universe will announce more 2018 dates, cities and ticket information at aceuniverse.com and on the ACE Comic Con social channels at Facebook.com/acecomicon or @acecomiccon on Instagram and Twitter.

About Stan Lee:

Stan Lee  - Co-Creator - Spider-Man, The Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, Daredevil, Dr. Strange, The Avengers, Loki, Dr. Doom

(Via aceuniverse.com)

Stan Lee, the chief creative force behind the rise of Marvel Comics, brought to life some of the world’s most famous heroes and infamous villains, including Spider-Man, The Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, Daredevil, Dr. Strange, The Avengers, Loki, and Dr. Doom. His stories featured heroes and villains that were more psychologically complex than had ever been seen previously, inspiring legions of fans.

According to his autobiography, Excelsior, “Lee put the human in the superhuman.” 

As a producer, writer, editor, publisher, actor, host and executive, and idol to many, Stan ‘the Man’ Lee has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry having created or co-created 90% of Marvel’s most recognized characters. These creations have spawned books, films, television series, video games, web series, Broadway shows and more, offering a steady stream of box office.

SOURCE: ACE Universe

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Chris Evans, Tom Holland And Casts Of "Captain America", "Spider-Man: Homecoming" To Headline New ACE Comic Con At Gila River Arena

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Captain America and The Avengers

Beats By Dr. Dre Releases New Short Film "Above the Noise" Starring French DJ And Producer DJ Snake

DJ Snake

The latest chapter of Beats by Dr. Dre's "Above the Noise" campaign captures Geffen Records artist DJ Snake's performance on Paris' legendary Arc de Triomphe as well as a look for the first time at the journey that took him there.

• DJ Snake was the first performer ever to play atop the roof of the iconic French landmark on Sept 6th.

Directed by Colin Tilley, this film maps his incredible journey where he talks for the first time about how he rose from the streets of Paris to be one of the world's biggest performers and producers, and his love for the country he came from.

Talking about the film, DJ Snake says, "Playing the roof of the Arc de Triomphe was a moment I wanted to keep forever so when Beats asked me if they could make a short film about that night, and my journey to that point... it was easy to say yes."

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Credits:

• Beats
• Creative : Victoria Deldin
• Producer : Brittany Cammisa 
• Director : Colin Tilley
• Edit : Jonathan Fallik 
• Color : Trevor Durtschi
• Sound : Country & Noble

DJ Snake Playing the roof of the Arc de Triomphe 

About Above the Noise:
"Above the Noise" is Beats by Dre's latest global campaign featuring the newly launched Beats Studio3 Wireless headphone. The campaign tells the stories of the world's groundbreaking and often controversial artists and athletes. 

• Previous spots have starred Kris Wu, Yasiel Puig and Conor McGregor.

SOURCE: Interscope Records

Idol Worship: UMe Honors Billy Idol's '80s Rock and Punk Legacy With Vinyl Reissue Bonanza

"Billy Idol," "Rebel Yell" and double-LP "Idolize Yourself: The Very Best of Billy Idol"

UMe and punk rock icon Billy Idol celebrate several of his best-loved works with newly remastered vinyl reissues of Idol's first two solo LPs, Billy Idol and Rebel Yell, plus the expansive double-LP greatest-hits collection Idolize Yourself: The Very Best of Billy Idol. 

• Each release is available now on high-quality vinyl with faithfully reproduced iconic original album art.

Billy Idol's series of successes in the early 1980s brought punk attitude into the pop mainstream. With a career that stretched back to the original British punk scene as the front-man of scene trailblazers Generation X, the swaggering, charismatic Idol relocated to New York City at the dawn of the '80s and reinvented himself as one of the era's most consistently popular performers.

Billy Idol (via BBC)

Billy Idol, originally released on July 16, 1982, introduced Idol to mainstream American audiences and succeeded in launching his solo career. Teaming Idol with producer Keith Forsey and longtime guitarist/collaborator Steve Stevens, Billy Idol introduced a sleek, streamlined sound and includes hits such as "White Wedding," and "Hot in the City."

Originally released on November 10, 1983, the multi-platinum smash Rebel Yell built on the foundation created by its predecessor and features Idol advancing and evolving his dance infused rock/pop sound. Once again working with Stevens and Forsey, with recording done at New York's Electric Lady Studios, Rebel Yell was a commercial smash featuring songs including the legendary title track, "Eyes Without a Face," and "Flesh for Fantasy." Each of these hits are represented by iconic music videos that kept Idol in the public eye during the initial heyday of MTV.

While Billy Idol and Rebel Yell flash back to Idol's formative days as a solo performer, Idolize Yourself: The Very Best of Billy Idol offers a widescreen overview of his entire storied recording career. 

First issued on CD in 2008, the 18-song Idolize Yourself features all of Idol's vintage hits including his early club smashes "Dancing with Myself" and "Mony Mony," plus "Cradle of Love," "Rebel Yell," "White Wedding," "Eyes Without A Face," "Flesh For Fantasy," "Sweet Sixteen," "To Be A Lover," and more. 

• The record concludes with two songs newly recorded just for this collection's initial release: "John Wayne" and "New Future Weapon."

Each of Billy Idol's recordings retain their original power, despite many of them having been released over thirty years ago. There is no better way to hear them than on these classic albums, newly released on high-quality vinyl.

SOURCE: UMe

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Kyle Knight's New Song Puts Focus on Prostitution and The Need for Women's Sexual Self-empowerment

Kyle Knight's New Song: Hey Sister

As international headlines blast about sex, sexuality, and the open discussions being had about its abuse and misuses; rapper Kyle Knight addresses its underside in his latest release. 

The song, "Hey Sister" frankly addresses the perils of prostitution in an age where women are taking control over being both objectified and victimized. The dynamic track goes to the heart of self-empowerment by pointing out what is still taking place in society's underbelly, while others are fighting back against sexual violation and victimization.

The song's video tells a riveting storyline that invokes thought-provoking views and stirs deep emotion in its climatic ending.

Quickly becoming known for the conscious hip hop components in his songs on the May 2017 release of The Truth EP, a 4-track project, Knight delivers deep insight on news dominated topics—whether about respect for women, America's addictions, or hidden government agendas. 

Currently available on Kyle's website and in digital outlets worldwide, another example of his timely tracks is "Addiction," which explores the opioid epidemic plaguing millions around the world.

Kyle Knight

About Kyle Knight:
Equal parts storyteller and reality rapper, Kyle Knight eloquently addresses political corruption, social justice, addiction epidemics, misogyny, and more in his music. In May of 2017 he released The Truth EP with four singles under his Kyle Knight Music brand and company, Kyle P. Lyric Publishing, LLC. Catalog.

More on Kyle Knight at his website and on social media :

• Facebook: @kyleplyricpublishingllc 
• Twitter: @kyleknightmusic 
• YouTube: Kyle Knight Music 
• Instagram: @kyleknightmusic 
• Artist Website: kyleknightmusic.com 
• CD Baby: store.cdbaby.com/cd/kyleknight

• Knight will be taking his message-laced music on the road, hitting the Chicago markets from November 8-10th 2017 and will be available for interviews. 
• He will have a media press luncheon on November 9th at Devon Seafood Grill 39 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611.

SOURCE: Kyle Knight

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ChromaLuxe to Sponsor 40-Year Retrospective of the Work of Rock & Roll Photographer Jay Blakesberg

Jay Blakesberg

ChromaLuxe will be sponsoring an exhibit by acclaimed rock and roll photographer Jay Blakesberg. Dark + Light, The Rock and Roll Photography of Jay Blakesberg 1978 -2017, will run Nov. 9, 2017 – Jan. 6, 2018 in San Francisco, California and will feature 142 images printed on ChromaLuxe aluminum.

Rolling Stones photographed in San Francisco, CA October 31, 1994 © Jay Blakesberg/Retna LTD.

Blakesberg is a San Francisco-based photographer and filmmaker who regularly contributes music photography to Rolling Stone, Guitar Player, Relix and many other magazines. He has photographed many musical artists, including the Grateful Dead, B.B. King, Phish, Radiohead, Tom Petty, Ben Harper, The Rolling Stones, Tom Waits, Neil Young and Carlos Santana to name just a few. His photography has been included in more than 200 CD packages, 100's of magazines worldwide, and he has published thirteen coffee table books of his music photography.

"When I shot my first rolls of 35mm film in 1978, I never could have imagined it would lead to this," said Blakesberg. "For 40 years I have been lucky enough to document pop culture history in the world of rock and roll. My camera has brought me in to places I could never have dreamed of. I am humbled that I have been able to make a living doing something I love so much."

The exhibition will consist of 130 images at the Harvey Milk Photo Center and another 12 at McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park. An opening reception will be held on Nov. 9 and is open to the public. 

• All images for the show were printed on ChromaLuxe by Metairie, Louisiana based Lakeside Camera Photoworks.

Iggy Pop photographed in San Francisco, CA June 28, 1990 © Jay Blakesberg

Opening Reception:

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm 

Open to the public

Harvey Milk Photo Center 

50 Scott Street 

San Francisco, CA 94117

• Main Exhibit: Harvey Milk Photo Center (50 Scott Street, SF); click here for hours. 
• Secondary Location: McLaren Lodge (501 Stanyan Street, SF); click here for hours.

Jerry Garcia by Jay Blakesberg

"ChromaLuxe is thrilled to partner with Jay Blakesberg on this exciting retrospective of his rock and roll photography from the past 40 years," said Steve Flores, ChromaLuxe Global Brand Manager. "While Jay is widely known for his iconic photos of the Grateful Dead, he has also worked with many more of the biggest names in music and we look forward to sharing this carefully curated selection of images with the public. We are honored that Jay chose for this exhibition to be printed entirely on ChromaLuxe and believe it is the perfect medium for these fantastic, vibrant images." 

SOURCE:  ChromaLuxe

Chasing The Light - Poster (via HarveyMilkPhotoCenter.org)

The Beatles' Festive Fan Club Holiday Recordings Presented Together on Seven Colored Vinyl Singles with Original Artwork

The Beatles' The Christmas Records box set © Apple Corps Ltd

The Beatles' annual holiday tradition of recording jolly Christmas messages for fan club members was an important part of the band's relationship with their most ardent supporters, affectionately referred to by them as "Beatle People." 

Spanning 1963 to 1969, The Beatles' holiday recordings were originally pressed on flexi discs and mailed to fan club members each December. Never released beyond the fan club until now, The Beatles' seven holiday messages have been newly pressed on a rainbow of seven-inch colored vinyl singles for The Christmas Records box set, to be released worldwide on December 15. 

The limited edition collection presents each vinyl single with its original flexi disc sleeve artwork, accompanied by a 16-page booklet with recording notes and reproductions of the fan club's National Newsletters, which were mailed to members with the holiday flexi discs.

• Preorder The Beatles' limited edition The Christmas Records box set

Trailer for The Beatles' The Christmas Records box set:

Also on December 15, the Deluxe Anniversary Edition of The Beatles' 1967 masterwork, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, will debut worldwide in high definition digital audio (96kHz/24bit). 

• The Deluxe Anniversary Edition features the album's acclaimed 2017 stereo mix, plus 18 additional tracks, including complete alternate takes for the groundbreaking album's 13 songs, newly mixed in stereo. 
• The expanded edition also features the 2017 stereo mix and an instrumental take of "Penny Lane" and the 2015 stereo mix and two complete alternate takes for "Strawberry Fields Forever."

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Cover © Apple Corps Ltd

On the same date, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band's 2017 stereo mix will be released in two distinct 1-LP vinyl editions: a 180-gram black vinyl LP and a limited, collectible picture disc vinyl LP. 

Produced by Giles Martin for this year's universally heralded 'Sgt. Pepper' Anniversary Edition releases, the album's new stereo mix was sourced directly from the original four-track session tapes and guided by the original, Beatles-preferred mono mix produced by Giles' father, George Martin. 

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Anniversary Edition - inside LP © Apple Corps Ltd

Praised by fans and music critics around the world, The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper' Anniversary Edition is 2017's most celebrated historical music release and an ideal gift for Beatle People here, there, and everywhere.

• Preorder Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 180-gram black vinyl LP
• Preorder Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band limited edition picture disc vinyl LP 
• Purchase Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Anniversary Edition

Trailer for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Anniversary Edition:

On Saturday, November 25, PBS presents the U.S. television broadcast premiere of The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years, Ron Howard's Emmy Award and GRAMMY Award-winning documentary film about The Beatles' phenomenal early career. 

The premiere broadcast, from 8:00-10:30 pm ET, will be followed by PBS' encore broadcast of Sgt. Pepper's Musical Revolution (10:30-Midnight ET), which continues the story beyond The Beatles' touring years, during the months the band spent creating Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years (US Review Poster)

The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years is available in a Deluxe Collector's Edition with exclusive bonus features:

• Deluxe Collector's Edition (2-DVD)
• Deluxe Collector's Edition (2-Blu-ray) 

Trailer for The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years:

The Beatles Channel on SiriusXM will also present special programming. "The Fab Fourum," hosted by Dennis Elsas and Bill Flanagan, will air a special 'Eight Days A Week' episode on Wednesday, November 15 at 9:00-11:00 pm ET, ahead of the film's PBS broadcast premiere. 

• For more information, visit siriusxm.com/thebeatles.

The Beatles: The Christmas Records - Cover Art (Evans, Darren)

The Beatles: The Christmas Records [limited edition box set: seven 7" colored vinyl singles]

• 1963: "The Beatles' Christmas Record" (one-sided, 5:00 TRT) Recorded: 17 October 1963 - Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London
• 1964: "Another Beatles Christmas Record" (one-sided, 3:58 TRT) Recorded: 26 October 1964 - Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London
• 1965: "The Beatles' Third Christmas Record" (one-sided, 6:20 TRT) Recorded: 8 November 1965 - Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London
• 1966: "Pantomime - Everywhere It's Christmas: The Beatles' Fourth Christmas Record" (one-sided, 6:36 TRT) Recorded: 25 November 1966 - Dick James Music, New Oxford Street, London
• 1967: "Christmas Time (Is Here Again): The Beatles' Fifth Christmas Record" (one-sided, 6:06 TRT) Recorded: 28 November 1967 - Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London
• 1968: "The Beatles' Sixth Christmas Record" (two-sided, 7:48 TRT) Recorded: 1968, various locations
• 1969: "The Beatles' Seventh Christmas Record" (two-sided, 7:39 TRT) Recorded: 1969, various locations

"Happy Crimble, with love from TheBeatles.com and LoupDargent.info to you!"

SOURCE: Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe

UNICEF: "Violent Discipline, Sexual Abuse And Homicides Stalk Millions Of Children Worldwide"

Javier, 10, attends the UNICEF-supported Carlos Alberto Rivera Hernandez School in San Pedro Sula, Cortes, Honduras. His father and five uncles were killed in gang violence and his mother abandoned him.  © UNICEF/UN076694/Amaya

Staggering numbers of children – some as young as 12 months old – are experiencing violence, often by those entrusted to take care of them, UNICEF said in a new report released today.

"The harm inflicted on children around the world is truly worrying," said UNICEF Chief of Child Protection Cornelius Williams. "Babies slapped in the face; girls and boys forced into sexual acts; adolescents murdered in their communities – violence against children spares no one and knows no boundaries."

A Familiar Face: Violence in the lives of children and adolescents uses the very latest data to show that children experience violence across all stages of childhood and in all settings:

Violence against young children in their homes:

• Three-quarters of the world's 2- to 4-year-old children – around 300 million – experience psychological aggression and/or physical punishment by their caregivers at home;
• Around 6 in 10 one year olds in 30 countries with available data are subjected to violent discipline on a regular basis. Nearly a quarter of one-year-olds are physically shaken as punishment and nearly 1 in 10 are hit or slapped on the face, head or ears.
• Worldwide, 1 in 4 children under age five – 176 million – are living with a mother who is a victim of intimate partner violence.

Sexual violence against girls and boys:

• Worldwide, around 15 million adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 have experienced forced sexual intercourse or other forced sexual acts in their lifetime.
• Only 1 per cent of adolescent girls who had experienced sexual violence said they reached out for professional help.
• In the 28 countries with data, 90 per cent of adolescent girls who had experienced forced sex, on average, said the perpetrator of the first incident was known to them. Data from six countries reveals friends, classmates and partners were among the most frequently cited perpetrators of sexual violence against adolescent boys.

Violent deaths among adolescents:

• Globally, every 7 minutes an adolescent is killed by an act of violence.
• In the United States, non-Hispanic black boys aged 10 to 19 years old are almost 19 times more likely to be murdered than non-Hispanic white boys of the same age. If the homicide rate among non-Hispanic black adolescent boys is applied nationwide, the United States would be one of the top ten most deadly countries in the world.
• In 2015, the risk of being killed by homicide for a non-Hispanic black adolescent boy in the United States was the same as the risk of being killed due to collective violence for an adolescent boy living in war-torn South Sudan.
• Latin America and the Caribbean is the only region where adolescent homicide rates have increased; nearly half of all homicides among adolescents globally occurred in this region in 2015.

Violence in schools:

• Half the population of school-age children – 732 million – live in countries where corporal punishment at school is not fully prohibited.
• Three-quarters of documented school shootings that have taken place over the past 25 years occurred in the United States.

Children play at the Rio Blanquito school in Choloma, Cortes, Honduras © UNICEF/UN076688/Amaya

UNICEF prioritises efforts to end violence across all its work, including supporting government efforts to improve services for children affected by violence, developing policies and legislation that protect children, and helping communities, parents and children to prevent violence through practical programmes like parenting courses and actions against domestic violence.

To end violence against children, UNICEF is calling for governments to take urgent action and support the INSPIRE guidance which has been agreed and promoted by WHO, UNICEF and the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children, including:

• Adopting well-coordinated national action plans to end violence against children – incorporating education, social welfare, justice and health systems, as well as communities and children themselves.
• Changing behaviours of adults and addressing factors that contribute to violence against children, including economic and social inequities, social and cultural norms that condone violence, inadequate policies and legislation, insufficient services for victims, and limited investments in effective systems to prevent and respond to violence.
• Focussing national policies on minimizing violent behaviour, reducing inequalities, and limiting access to firearms and other weapons.
• Building social service systems and training social workers to provide referrals, counselling and therapeutic services for children who have experienced violence.
• Educating children, parents, teachers, and community members to recognise violence in all its many forms and empowering them to speak out and report violence safely.
• Collecting better disaggregated data on violence against children and tracking progress through robust monitoring and evaluation.

About UNICEF:
UNICEF has saved more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization. We work tirelessly to help children and their families, doing whatever it takes to ensure children survive. We provide children with healthcare and immunization, clean water, nutrition and food security, education, emergency relief and more.

UNICEF is supported entirely by voluntary donations and helps children regardless of race, religion or politics. As part of the UN, we are active in more than 190 countries - more than any other organization. Our determination and our reach are unparalleled. Because nowhere is too far to go to help a child survive. 

• For more information about UNICEF, please visit www.unicef.ca. 
• For updates, follow UNICEF on Twitter and Facebook

SOURCE: UNICEF Canada

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TEXT ON SCREEN:
Unsuspecting parents walked into a furniture store

Watch what happened next

Customer A: 
Hi!

Customer B: 
Hi how are you doing?

Customer A: 
So, we’re looking for a bed for my five-year-old daughter.

Associate: 
We have a brand new line of furniture that I’m really excited about. It has a really amazing feature that kids, especially, love, because you might have the creepy uncle that comes over one day and starts to chase your kid around and make him feel uncomfortable, so he wants to escape. He can run away from the uncle!

Customer B: 
Oh…..

Associate: 
You know what I mean? Or, like the caregiver who’s maybe hitting her a little too hard. Because a lot of times children feel unsafe in their own home.

Customer C: 
I’m not even sure how to respond to that.

Customer B: 
Do you get a lot of people looking for that?

Associate: 
It’s so prevalent these days that you really need a place to escape and hide.

Customer D: 
Why are those things happening at home? I don’t think that would happen…

Associate: 
This crib is one of our best sellers. And I’m sure you know…you know. You get so tired, so impatient and you just shake your baby and just throw him in the crib!

Customer C: 
The foam that comes on the crib…?

Associate: 
Yes, it’s to protect the baby. Let me show you one other option. This is our highchair. Now sometimes, the chair will go over as you’re hitting your child. This time, the chair is secure because it’s weighted. All four legs have weights, and it won’t move. You’ve spend hours making the macaroni and cheese and what do they do? They throw it on the floor!

Customer E: 
Well, you know what? No one is trying to hurt my child.

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Three out of four young children worldwide are violently disciplined at home.

Director: 
We saw you were really upset. Do you want to talk about it?

Customer C: 
I thought I was just going to get some furniture for a five year old, and I ended up getting a reality check.

Customer B: 
It’s hard to even hear numbers like that, you know…three out of every four…

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Violence is closer than you think

Recognize it. Report it.

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