![]() ![]() This sounds like an excellent opportunity for HR who can use intelligent listening to gauge public perception of the company treats its employees and take measures accordingly to tap new talent. Correctional measures can be taken to improve the culture at organization as you observe what the customers or clients are saying about you, your company and competitors on social media.Listening with goal-driven intelligence can help organizations improve sales, lead generations, hiring and other functional areas.While businesses can definitely use social media for interaction and customer-to-brand dialogue, the biggest opportunity is offered by the part before that-listening. However, the truth is, social listening remains an underutilized area. As social technologies mature, organizations are more convinced of their role in overcoming the limits of old-school intelligence gathering. Thus, businesses have little choice but to constantly monitor the flow of online sentiments and opinions. ![]() Thanks to the internet, news of a good product can spread like a wildfire and same goes for a negative review. Immediate and easy access to social avenues allows anyone to share a review or opinion about an experience or product. This presents an opportunity for businesses to make use of social channels for creating strong customer relationships. Everyone is sharing opinions and experiences in the world of virtual friends. And it’s not as if only the millennial generation is engaging online. Social media has made sweeping changes to the way we communicate, work and lead our lives. ![]()
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![]() ![]() There also were engineers, electricians, carpenters and others who helped bring the ideas to life and volunteers who did things like cleaning and painting. In addition to artists and other creative types who developed more than 200 hours of narrative content, they had to enlist architects and designers to help convert the 20,000 square feet of space into the house. It took more than 200 people to construct the House of Eternal Return. The “Game of Thrones” creator purchased the building, leased it to the group and the members set about putting together the exhibit. The group pitched Martin on their idea and he agreed to help get things started. Kadlubek worked for Martin as marketing director for the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe. The Silva Lanes bowling alley, which had been closed for about five years, turned out to be the proper venue and Kadlubek turned to his former boss, writer George R.R. Group members had ideas for a bigger, more permanent show but needed the right space to put on the kind of spectacle they envisioned. "Due Return" planted the seeds for the House of Eternal Return. “We started thinking, how could we put all this energy into this work and have it stick around?” Meow Wolf Tech Operations Director Chris Clavio said. After a three-month run at the Santa Fe Center for Contemporary Arts that drew about 25,000 visitors, members of the collective wanted more. In 2011, the group launched its most successful exhibit to that point, the Due Return, a 70-foot-long, 20-foot-wide ship with multiple rooms that visitors could explore. “And we wanted to create those weird environments.” “It started off with us wanting to put people into weird environments,” Kadlubek said. ![]() Group members began experimenting with room-size collective exhibits that eventually morphed into interactive installations. Meow Wolf was the favorite combination that came out of that drawing. When it came time to name their collective, they wrote words on slips of paper and put them into two hats. Their goal was to create art and have fun while not necessarily worrying about commercial success. It all started as a gathering of artists and other creative types who didn’t feel they fit in with the established art gallery scene in Santa Fe. If you think Meow Wolf sounds as if someone drew two random words out of a hat, that’s exactly what happened. It gives the audience a chance to be surprised.” What is the meaning of Meow Wolf? “It’s something that encourages discovery and encourages exploration. “The House of Eternal Return is an opportunity to step inside of a science-fiction novel and experience the story through immersive and interactive art,” he said. Vince Kadlubek, one of the founding members of Meow Wolf, summed it up this way. You might even find a surprise if you take a look in an upstairs toilet. Crawl through a fireplace and you could find yourself in an aquarium. The refrigerator could be a portal to an interdimensional travel agency. Opening doors (or large appliances) in this house can lead to all types of adventures. And don’t hesitate to take that path yourself. So if you happen to see someone step out of the refrigerator, for example, don’t be too surprised. Don’t be shy and keep an open mind because most things aren’t what they seem. Once you enter the house, be curious (the Seligs don’t seem to mind if you’re nosy). There has been a death in the family and the way the Seligs reacted to it has set off a strange series of events. You could peek in the windows, linger on the front porch or just go through the front door, it’s open.īut here’s a tip: Take a minute to read some of the postcards and letters in the mailbox. You enter the exhibit and face a cozy Victorian house set in Mendocino, Calif. ![]() ![]() ![]() Taken together with our ability to gain market share, we continue to expect Organic Daily Sales to be flat to down mid-single digits for the full year. “Additionally, we have seen high product inflation continue to moderate, and we expect prices in the second half of 2023 to be relatively flat versus the second half of 2022. While we expect demand for the full year to be lower than in 2022, we are pleased that our markets have remained resilient so far this year,” Doug Black continued. “Net sales improved in April with the arrival of spring in the North and with more favorable weather in the West. Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months was 1.3 times compared to 0.9 times at the same period last year. Net debt, calculated as long-term debt (net of issuance costs and discounts) plus finance leases, net of cash and cash equivalents on our balance sheet as of April 2, 2023, was $586.1 million compared to $416.6 million as of April 3, 2022. Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 360 basis points to 4.8%. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 41% to $39.8 million for the First Quarter 2023, compared to $67.8 million for the prior-year period. Net loss for the First Quarter 2023 was $4.5 million, compared to Net income of $32.3 million for the same period in the prior year, as higher Net sales and gross margin were offset by the increase in SG&A expense. SG&A as a percentage of Net sales increased 620 basis points to 34.8% due to the impact of acquisitions, cost inflation, and higher operating costs supporting our growth combined with a later start to the spring season in a low-volume quarter. Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) for the First Quarter 2023 increased to $291.4 million from $230.5 million for the prior-year period. Gross margin increased 90 basis points to 34.3% for the First Quarter 2023 as lower freight costs and contributions from acquisitions with higher gross margin offset the absence of the large price realization benefit in the First Quarter 2022. Gross profit increased 7% to $287.1 million for the First Quarter 2023 compared to $269.2 million for the prior-year period. Acquisitions contributed $56.5 million, or 7%, to Net sales growth for the quarter. Organic Daily Sales decreased 2% compared to the prior-year period primarily due to unfavorable weather in Western and Northern markets and moderating economic conditions. Net sales for the First Quarter 2023 increased to $837.4 million, or 4%, compared to $805.3 million for the prior-year period. With strong teams, a robust acquisition pipeline, and a winning strategy to create significant value for our stakeholders, we are confident in our ability to continue delivering exceptional performance and growth in the years to come.” Overall, we are off to a solid start to the year, and we feel good about the resilient market demand and our outlook for 2023. Our increase in SG&A as a percentage of Net sales reflects the business mix and seasonality of our recent acquisitions and a later start to the spring selling season. We also continue to execute our acquisition strategy, adding two excellent companies to the SiteOne family during the quarter, with many more opportunities in the pipeline. “We are serving our customers well and effectively managing the slowing pace of inflation to drive better-than-market organic growth. “Given the difficult weather this year and tough comparisons with the first quarter of last year, in which we achieved 17% Organic Daily Sales growth and strong margin expansion, I am pleased to report that SiteOne delivered Net sales growth and gross margin expansion in the first quarter of 2023,” said Doug Black, SiteOne’s Chairman and CEO. (the “Company” or “SiteOne”) (NYSE: SITE) announced earnings for its first quarter ended Ap(“First Quarter 2023”). ![]() Net loss of $4.5 million, compared to Net income of $32.3 millionĪdjusted EBITDA decreased 41% to $39.8 million Adjusted EBITDA margin was 4.8%Ĭlosed two acquisitions: J&J Materials and Triangle Landscape Supplies SG&A as a percentage of Net sales increased 620 basis points to 34.8% Gross profit increased 7% to $287.1 million gross margin expanded 90 basis points to 34.3% SiteOne Landscape Supply Announces First Quarter 2023 Earningsįirst Quarter 2023 Highlights (Compared to First Quarter 2022): ![]() ![]() To be involved in, just visit the contest page and click the sharing button to share the campaign through Facebook, and then you could get a free license immediately. 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Digiarty Software Inc has recently build a new website for Mac users –. ![]() ![]() Goodwin: Where did this flight originate, and what was its destination? Lisa: Yes sir, I’ve been talking with a passenger, a Todd Beamer, on Flight 93 who managed to get to an air phone unnoticed. I understand you have a hijacking situation? I need to report a terrorist hijacking of a United Airlines Flight 93….Yes I’ll hold. Lisa: (dials the phone.) Hello, FBI, my name is Lisa Jefferson, I’m a telephone supervisor for GTE. Lisa: Todd, leave this line open…are you still there?…… Todd: I’m going back to the group-if I can get back I will… Lisa: (barely able to speak) I’ll tell them, I promise Todd. (clearing throat again) Our baby is due January 12th….I saw an ultra sound….it was great….we still don’t know if it’s a girl or a boy………Lisa? David, he’s 3 and Andrew, he’s 1….Tell them……(choking) tell them that their daddy loves them and that he is so proud of them. Tell her that I love her…….(choking up).I’ll always love her.(clearing throat) We have two boys. Todd: Our home number is 201 353-1073…….You have the same name as my wife…Lisa….We’ve been married for 10 years. Todd: I want you to call my wife and my kids for me and tell them what’s happened. Dear God…….Lisa, will you do something for me? Our country is under attack….and I’m afraid that your plane may be part of their plan. It crashed into the Pentagon in Washington DC. Lisa: A third plane was taken over by terrorists. Lisa: Todd….I have to tell you the truth….it’s very bad. She told him that hijackers had crashed two planes into the World Trade Center……Lisa is that true? A guy, Jeremy, was talking to his wife just before the hijacking started. ![]() ![]() A few passengers with cell phones have made calls to relatives. What’s going on with the other passengers? I think we may be turning around….That’s it – we changed directions. Todd: Hello….We’re going down….I think we’re going to crash……Wait – wait a minute. Lisa: Todd….are you ok? Tell me what’s happening! The guy with the bomb ordered us to sit on the floor in the rear of the plane……….oh Jesus. He hasn’t noticed that I slipped into this pantry to get the phone. There are fourteen of us here in the back. They forced most of the passengers into first class. Lisa: Where is the 3rd hijacker now Todd? A flight attendant told me that the pilot and copilot had been forced from the cockpit and may have been wounded. We don’t know if the pilots are dead or alive. they…they killed one passenger sitting in first class. Todd: No, the hijackers shut it behind them. Lisa: So is the door to the cockpit open? He’s got it tied to his waist with a red belt of some kind. front got into the cockpit somehow there was shouting. A third one was sitting near the back of the coach section. Todd: Two of the hijackers were sitting in first class near the cockpit. Lisa: Now Todd, can you try to tell me exactly what happened? Lisa: Ok Todd….my name is Lisa…Do you know your flight number? If you can’t remember, it’s on your ticket. He said that they were meeting these men’s demands and returning to the airport… It was very broken English, and… I’m telling you…it sounded fake! He said he was the captain and to stay in our seats and stay quiet. Todd: Someone announced from the cockpit that there was a bomb on board. They sound like they’re from the mid-east. ![]() Lisa: Can you tell what country these people are from? Todd: No, these are razor knives…like box cutters. they don’t have guns….they have knives – they took over the plane with knives. Lisa: Can you see any weapons? What kind of weapons do they have? Lisa: Can you tell me how many hijackers are on the plane? Lisa: (exhaling a deep breath to herself) I understand… Can the hijackers see you talking on the phone? We have a situation here….Our plane has been hijacked….can you understand me? I’m a passenger on a United flight to San Francisco. Todd: Hello… Operator…listen to me…I can’t speak very loud. ![]() I’m not a religious person but We need God now more than ever I watched some of the documentaries last night and so heartbreaking!Įven more devastating is the terrorists that did this 20 years ago are now in the US Embassy in Kabul Like so many others I remember exactly where I was and remember watching the second tower get hit! ![]() ![]() ![]() Although the old menu-based quest option is still there if you want to merely move from mission to mission, traveling from one area to another gives you chances to find peaceful moments between each battle. This time, missions are picked up from non-player characters out in the world, and among the different cities that dot the landscape. Thankfully, any powerful weapons, items, or horses that you acquire carries over across every mission, mitigating some of the grind.ĭynasty Warriors 9's open world is the big game-changer here, and it works to the game's advantage in many ways. Seeing each battle from multiple perspectives is enthralling from a historical point of view-but it can mean playing through a lot of the same missions multiple times, which can be a little frustrating, given how similar each character feels on the battlefield. ![]() Playing through each chapter unlocks the next one along with more characters, unfolding the differing perspectives of each clan throughout each battle in a way that's equal parts fascinating and frustrating. From the beginning, you're limited to a choice of three officers: Cao Cao, Sun Jian, and Liu Bei (the three lords of the Wei, Wu, and Shu clans, respectively). The entire story of the Three Kingdoms is told through the eyes of more than 80 separate playable characters from across four major clans-Wei, Wu, Shu, and Jin-as well as a handful of other smaller bit players. Given that the game's story mode is presented unconventionally, it can take a little while to figure out precisely what's going on. Although it suffers from a number of disappointing technical hitches and some typical open-world jank, Dynasty Warriors 9's sprawling campaign feels right at home in its new setting. While the feeling of cutting down entire formations of soldiers with a button press will feel more than familiar to fans of the series, the introduction of a massive open world changes the pacing in a way that allows the action to breathe. The story of Three Kingdoms-era China has been a mainstay of Dynasty Warriors since the days of the original PlayStation-and while it's gone through a number of iterations since then, Dynasty Warriors 9 represents the biggest shift away from the series' established formula since moving from a one-on-one fighting game to its more established musou form. ![]() ![]() ![]() 5513 when he played James Bond in the 1971 film Diamonds are Forever. The Submariner is so famous that Sean Connery wore a Submariner Ref. First released in 1953, the Submariner has been a staple in Rolex’s lineup ever since. Rolex Submarinerįirst up on our list of the best diving watches is perhaps the most famous diver of them all: the Rolex Submariner. Now that we have defined diving watches, take a look at the 60 best, according to Wrist Enthusiast. Finally, legibility and “lume” for lowlight situations is an important aspect of dive watches. This unidirectional bezel only rotates counter-clockwise to which ensures diver's safety, preventing the bezel from accidentally rotating and showing the diver has more oxygen time than he actually has while underwater. Additionally, a dive watch should include a measuring system to indicate the diving time, which is usually (but not always) done through a unidirectional rotating 60 minute bezel. Because of this, 200 meters is the minimum depth we have included on our list of our 60 favorite dive watches. However, nowadays you will rarely find a true dive watch that has a water resistance rating of less than 200 meters. So what makes a dive watch? Conventional wisdom is that a dive watch must be water resistant to at least 100 meters. Obviously, you don’t need to be a professional diver to enjoy a classic dive watch. The Rolex Submariner, introduced in the 1950s as one of the first dive watches, has had a lasting effect on the whole category. Some of the most famous mechanical watches of all time are dive watches. Another reason for dive watches’ popularity might be more historical. If you are wearing a watch every day, you probably want it to be able to take a beating, including not worrying about taking it off if you go for a swim or even take a shower. Perhaps this is due to their high levels of water resistance, something everyone can benefit from. While not all (most) watch collectors are divers, dive watches remain one of the most popular categories of wristwatches. ![]() ![]() ![]() These tasks will quickly help you free up space on Windows 10 by cleaning up unnecessary files and apps you no longer need. In order to increase your storage space here, we recommend performing 3 easy tasks. ![]() Step 2: Click on System and then select Storage. Step 1: Click on the Start button and then select Settings. It may first be helpful to check your disk space to see what’s taking up the most space. If you’re experiencing poor performance on Windows 10 or you just don’t have space on your PC to download new apps or software, we recommend cleaning up all your computer files and deleting stuff you don’t need. It could also be the reason your PC is slower than a sloth, taking its sweet time to load things and making it impossible to get work done. The Information for Graduating Students page has details on how to disconnect services and archive/store email and other files.Running out of storage can be annoying and it’s often the culprit of computer issues. There is no need to print out email or other documents. For most people, this happens when they're about to leave Stanford. The time will come when you must clean out files you don't need now, but may need later. If you need large amounts of disk space for academic or unsponsored research, use the Research Disk Space Request form. To learn more, go to the Research Disk Space Request page. As you might imagine, this disk space is very popular, so be sure to request and reserve it before it is required. It is only available to Stanford faculty or students doing academic or non-sponsored research. This space is not part of the main AFS system, but it is also easily accessed. Researchers with large storage needs can obtain extra disk space from University IT. ![]() Researchers often have large data sets that must be stored. To request more group or department AFS disk space submit a Help request detailing how much additional space you need and why you need it. To check your group or department AFS quota, log into a shared computer with AFS installed and use the command "fs listquota" command. The form for requesting group AFS space is at the bottom of the page. The guide lines for requesting group space is described on the Group Request page. Group/Department disk spaceĪFS file space can be requested for groups that want a common place to store shared files. To request more personal AFS disk space for other reasons, use the AFS Space Request form. If you feel that you qualify for more disk quota, you can fill out an AFS Space Request form. Students doing academic research projects can also be sponsored for more disk quota by the researcher or instructor for whom they're doing the work. These changes in disk space are reflected in your quota summary when you check quota online. If you are granted a quota increase, when you finish the course your quota will drop to its previous level. Course instructors determine if an increase in disk quote is warranted. To check your personal AFS quota at the same time, log into a shared Stanford UNIX workstation and, at the command prompt, type:Ĭertain types of academic coursework requires extra disk space. It's important to monitor your disk space. This space is also referred to as "disk quota" or sometimes just "quota." This space can fill up fast depending on how you use it. AFS disk spaceĪll users with a full service SUNet ID get 5 GB of AFS disk space for storing web pages, text files, computer programs, and other forms of electronic information. You don't have to be sitting at your Mac or PC to access your AFS disk space you can access it from almost any computer. There are many servers that effectively create one large storage system shared by thousands of users. You can store your computer files on AFS storage space but, instead of being inside your desktop computer, the files are stored in large computers (servers) across campus. In AFS, your storage space works like the hard disk in your Mac or PC. There are links to the details on each of these storage systems.įiles are stored in AFS (Andrew File System). The information below gives you a quick description of AFS disk space and research disk space. Stanford students, faculty, and staff are provided a variety of online storage options for their computer files. ![]() ![]() ![]() Harrison Ford discusses the final Indiana Jones movie and graces the cover of Entertainment Weekly: 'There was room for one more story' Georgia May Jagger puts on a leggy display in a chic black mini dress at The Serpentine Summer Party Kevin Costner's estranged wife Christine Baumgartner is seen for first time since it was revealed she 'blindsided' him by serving divorce papersĪrabella Chi flaunts her incredible figure in a TINY green thong bikini as she hits the beach with pals during sun-soaked Ibiza getaway New Superman announced! Look Both Ways star David Corenswet will replace booted Henry Cavill as Clark Kent in Superman: Legacy Kylie Cosmetics celebrates Khloe Kardashian's 39th birthday with a series of gorgeous photos of Kylie and Khloe all dolled up together Leggy Pixie Geldof nearly takes a tumble in towering heels as she arrives at the Serpentine Summer Party Susanna Reid and Charlotte Hawkins are honoured with Special Award for GMB after Holly Willoughby fails to pick up award for first time in four years Phillip Schofield holds vigil at his mother's bedside after the 87-year-old fell seriously ill having supported him through his 'darkest moments' Orlando Bloom, 46, shows off his VERY muscular physique while playfully posing with Paul Smith at the Serpentine Summer bashįears for Lewis Capaldi as he stops touring 'for foreseeable future' amid Tourette's battle: Fans rally behind singer with up to 26 upcoming shows axed Idris Elba looks dapper in a quirky jacket as he joins his mum at the world premiere of his upcoming film HijackĮmma Thompson, 64, indulges in an Aperol in the pool with her daughter Gaia Wise, 23, as they enjoy a family break in Tuscany 'No one has ever loved me as much': Dancing On Ice star finds love with EastEnders actress after splitting from wife of 13 years Lottie Tomlinson admits she was 'shocked' she wasn't offered any help after her mum Johannah's death from cancer Katie Price's mother Amy shares her distress over daughter's rape horror after the star was sexually assaulted while filming a TV show ![]() and here's why 50k customers are buzzing over Manuka Doctor The UK's Number 1 Manuka honey brand: It's the health-enhancing elixir loved by A-listers and doctors alike. Love Island is hit by an explosive double dumping as TWO fan favourites are axed from the villa after a surprise public vote The group are currently promoting their second album, 7/27, and they are due to begin the same-titled tour in Lima, Peru this June. Vocals weren't great either! #fireyourstylist #BGT Harmony were invited to perform in the second part of Thursday night's show, as an interlude for the drama of selecting two final acts for this year's Britain's Got Talent final. ![]() #bgt #fifthharmony looked like a bunch of 13 year olds doing an awkward performance. #cr**,' the user concluded, while others took issue with the girls' double denim ensembles.įashion fans urged them to 'sack the stylist,' saying: 'Fire your stylist what on earth are you wearing. Even after Cabello left in 2016, Fifth Harmony didn’t miss a step, releasing a self-titled album as a quartet the following year and using their shared history as a springboard for successful solo careers after the group went on hiatus in 2018.Fans of the format even urged the judges - Simon, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams - to use their buzzers on the special guests after seeing the final eight impressive semi-final judges should of used the buzzer on them. And as their name implies, the group favored flawless five-part harmonies, which had undeniable roots in both ’70s soul groups and ’90s R&B acts. ![]() On their first two albums, 2015’s Reflection and 2016’s 7/27, they embraced the mid-2010s pop empowerment boom, espousing the power of a healthy self-image (“Worth It”) and sexual assertiveness (“Work from Home”). Their 2013 debut single, “Miss Movin’ On,” possesses echoes of 2000s emo-rock, although the group became known for wielding a sleek style indebted to neon-hued ’80s electro and ’90s hip-hop. However, while One Direction gleefully embraced the classic boy-band handbook, the members of Fifth Harmony-Ally Brooke, Camila Cabello, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane, and Lauren Jauregui-put a decidedly modern spin on traditional girl-group tropes. Both groups initially had five members, were formed on the reality show The X Factor, and finished third in their respective seasons. It’s easy to see the similarities between 2010s teen-pop powerhouses Fifth Harmony and One Direction. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She offered her home as a potential location, and was visited by an entourage from production company ITV Entertainment, which made a perfunctory examination of her property in April before leaving.Īfter that, Betz said the next time she heard of the upcoming show was in the local news. The first time Betz learned of the production was when a friend notified her of properties in the area being scouted for possible shooting locations. … It didn’t understand what was going on.” “It was clearly very confused and distressed. “I saw this egret flying back and forth over these bright lights, and it was heartbreaking,” Betz said. They believe the bright lights of the villa have the potential to disrupt the habits of local wildlife. More than their own discomfort, Betz and Beighley said they are concerned about the environmental impact of the production. “But we’re dealing with this for months.” “This wouldn’t be an issue if it was just a three-week shoot,” Beighley said, noting that Waterfalling Estate was previously the shooting location for an MTV reality show - 2018’s “Ex On the Beach” - which lasted for only a few weeks. Meanwhile, the sharp increase in traffic to the villa at one point overwhelmed its cesspool, requiring a rotating supply of trucks to pump out the sewage 24/7. “They came in at 5, 5:30 in the morning and drove their trucks up and down all day long to build their sets, and then when they were done, they left the lights on all night long,” Bearden said.īearden said his wife, a teacher, has lost sleep from the endless noise from Casa Amor. Retired psychologist Thomas Bearden said heavy filming traffic has “beaten our road to death.” Bearden lives next to another of “Love Island’s” filming locations, the Royal Palm Estate in Ninole, which serves as the show’s “Casa Amor,” a secondary villa housing a different group of participants. Meanwhile, she said, the narrow road connecting the villa, the challenge property and her own home is woefully inadequate for the sustained traffic and has begun to deteriorate. The couple has lost sleep since the production started, and Betz said their two dogs have been affected by the filming as well. “I’ve had to skip days at work because of the stress,” said Beighley, a psychiatrist and medical director for the state Department of Health’s Adult Mental Health Services on the Big Island. “It’s all happening about 100 yards from our house,” Betz said.īetween the constant bright lights on the estate, the bullhorn-amplified stage directions, the whoops and cheers of the participants, the engine noise and honks of the dozens of vehicles passing between the two properties each day and occasional helicopter overflights, the lives of Betz and her husband, Paul Beighley, have been disrupted. “We are surrounded by ‘Love Island,’” said Ninole resident Michelle Betz, whose home is sandwiched between two major filming locations for the reality show: To the north is Waterfalling Estate, the “villa” of the show, and to the south is a private property where the show constructs weekly “challenge stages” for contestants. ![]() |
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