Im on a journey inside the biggest brands in america. I have been a cmo, ceo, and a boardroom cowboy. Now im visiting the executives in charge of the most powerful companies in the world to see how they have tackle the challenges of the csuite. Were going to look at a movement that is changing the Fitness Industry, crossfit, a 100 Million Company that looks like a gym that i used when i was in elementary school. A have jump ropes, a ball, a tire, some weights, a pull up bar. They have developed a oneofa kind intensive workout regimen. They have 60,000 trainers and nearly 8000 affiliate gyms. Over 100 countries. They make money from the affiliates themselves paying in and they make money on the certification of the trainers. They have a growth rate of 70 . 61 countries. 50 new affiliates a week. This is hot. It looks like one of their biggest opportunities is the Crossfit Games. This could be huge. It is a whole new sport. It fills up stadiums. It is a great way to get the brand out the
Reminder, the top stories are now to 0. The 1st football world cup to be held in the middle east has kicked off in cutter with a spectacular opening ceremony. Actor Morgan Freeman gave her theatrical performance and an image meant to represent inclusion was also performance from a south korean pop star and a fireworks display. The mirror of cattle shaped, i mean in her model funny, spoke at the end of the event welcoming fans from around the world. So i asked them on us people of all origins, nationalities, religions, and beliefs will meet tearing, guitar and on tv screens around the world on all the continent. Its always to participate in these incredible moments. Its a beautiful thing for people to put their differences aside to celebrate their diversity. And what unites us are the same time in the opening match, the hosts fell to a to nil defeat against ecuador that sees the south americans lead group a with 3 points. 33 year old and a valencia scored both of ecuador goals at our ba
Good. Welcome to class. Our topic today is small town maine and the world the year. 1872 and the little town of monson in central maine has a big problem problem. The town has bounced from the fire that swept through its downtown destroying many of the buildings. In 1860 and its from the trauma of the American Civil War the civil war ended just seven years earlier in. 65 more than 10 of townspeople served in the civil. And at six of them died. The problem, even as the town of monson celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding is that so many of its young people are moving away. In the census of 1870, monson was listed as having hundred and four residents. 604 out of curiosity, how many of you are from places with more than 604 residents . Show of hands. Virtually everyone. How many of you went high school with more than 604 people . Again, virtually everyone. Monson was a tiny place and that that every departure every person who moved away from home hurt their absence was noted. In
Good. Welcome to class. Our topic today is small town maine and the world the year. 1872 and the little town of monson in central maine has a big problem problem. The town has bounced from the fire that swept through its downtown destroying many of the buildings. In 1860 and its from the trauma of the American Civil War the civil war ended just seven years earlier in. 65 more than 10 of townspeople served in the civil. And at six of them died. The problem, even as the town of monson celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding is that so many of its young people are moving away. In the census of 1870, monson was listed as having hundred and four residents. 604 out of curiosity, how many of you are from places with more than 604 residents . Show of hands. Virtually everyone. How many of you went high school with more than 604 people . Again, virtually everyone. Monson was a tiny place and that that every departure every person who moved away from home hurt their absence was noted. In
Tonights as well as musical performances, family and childrens events, literary and philosophical discussions and so much more. Tonights program, the history of lenape forced removals, is one part of a larger and far ranging initiative that we are honored to be presenting with the wisdom and leadership of the Lenape Center. This Initiative Includes new yorks first ever lenape curated expedition which is now on view at bpls as well as many topics such as the myth of the purchase of manhattan we will have poetry readings. Theres an upcoming anthology of essays on lenape history. I am humbled to represent my bpl colleagues, who have led this ambitious effort. It is truly my honor to introduce tonights discussion on their behalf. In a few moments, you will hear three perspectives on a history that has too long been overlooked. Misrepresented, and lied about. For 10,000 years, the lenape lived in an area that includes parts of what are now the states of pennsylvania, connecticut, new york a