Zane Mellupe (born 1981) is a Latvian artist and independent curator, working and living in Shanghai (China).
Early life and career
After extending experience and studies about photography in Europe and China, Mellupe dedicated her energy in an artists collective Liu Dao, she co-founded at island6 arts center in Shanghai, where she was also the creative director (2007-2010). During these years, Mellupe developed new techniques and created a large number of mixed-media works with the collective and under the name of created fictitious artists.
Early 2010, Zane Mellupe started to collaborate with Alexis Kouzmine-Karavaïeff to curate exhibitions at ifa gallery in Shanghai.
At the mean time, Mellupe created Yongkang Lu Art, a community contemporary art concept, located on the east side of Yongkang street in Shanghai. Five spontaneous experimental spaces were opened on this former vegetable market street, including the gallery YK art space and , with more 30 exhibitions and performances, and 50 artists shown in one year.
Early 2011, after exhibiting a series of her personal signed works and some of her created fictitious artists, ifa gallery started to represent Zane Mellupe.
Summer 2011, Mellupe had a significative personal exhibition, "in memory of the perfect wife", where she opens her memories with a touch of fiction to the viewers, through installations and mixed-media artworks.
Early life and career
After extending experience and studies about photography in Europe and China, Mellupe dedicated her energy in an artists collective Liu Dao, she co-founded at island6 arts center in Shanghai, where she was also the creative director (2007-2010). During these years, Mellupe developed new techniques and created a large number of mixed-media works with the collective and under the name of created fictitious artists.
Early 2010, Zane Mellupe started to collaborate with Alexis Kouzmine-Karavaïeff to curate exhibitions at ifa gallery in Shanghai.
At the mean time, Mellupe created Yongkang Lu Art, a community contemporary art concept, located on the east side of Yongkang street in Shanghai. Five spontaneous experimental spaces were opened on this former vegetable market street, including the gallery YK art space and , with more 30 exhibitions and performances, and 50 artists shown in one year.
Early 2011, after exhibiting a series of her personal signed works and some of her created fictitious artists, ifa gallery started to represent Zane Mellupe.
Summer 2011, Mellupe had a significative personal exhibition, "in memory of the perfect wife", where she opens her memories with a touch of fiction to the viewers, through installations and mixed-media artworks.
The Multiple Sclerosis Research Institute (MSRI) is a non-profit foundation founded by Dr. Jeffrey I.Greenstein.
Building on the work of such immunologists as Shimon Sakaguchi, Ethan Shevach, Alexander Rudensky and Fiona Powrie, the MSRI will explore the mysteries of T cells, a class of immune cell that seem to hold promise in suppressing dangerous immune responses. Such exploration could lead to new and unique treatments and therapies for MS and other immune diseases.
What was once considered "misguided research" is now promising ground for research. Dr. Greenstein and other researchers are optimistic about the results of T cell research. Much of the work of the MSRI will focus upon experiments that cull out specific T cell populations to suppress autoimmune responses.
The MSRI is challenged by a prediction made in 2004 by Dr. Sakaguchi: "Within 5 years, some clinical application of these cells will be here." This, in part, is why the MSRI's translational research is so important... the work of the laboratory needs to progress to clinical applications.
Building on the work of such immunologists as Shimon Sakaguchi, Ethan Shevach, Alexander Rudensky and Fiona Powrie, the MSRI will explore the mysteries of T cells, a class of immune cell that seem to hold promise in suppressing dangerous immune responses. Such exploration could lead to new and unique treatments and therapies for MS and other immune diseases.
What was once considered "misguided research" is now promising ground for research. Dr. Greenstein and other researchers are optimistic about the results of T cell research. Much of the work of the MSRI will focus upon experiments that cull out specific T cell populations to suppress autoimmune responses.
The MSRI is challenged by a prediction made in 2004 by Dr. Sakaguchi: "Within 5 years, some clinical application of these cells will be here." This, in part, is why the MSRI's translational research is so important... the work of the laboratory needs to progress to clinical applications.
HIRO Media ("HIRO") is an online video content supply-side platform (SSP) that provides a range of video distribution and monetization solutions and technologies. HIRO is known for presenting the concept of Digital Casual Viewership.
Through HIRO’s video-distribution and monetization platform and network of over 150,000 sites, the company streamlines and optimizes video syndication by serving more than 4 billion video-ads per month.
HIRO specializes in helping content owners jettison the old TV broadcast model for a more effective and profitable online content syndication model, as well as helping clients transition from B2B to B2C markets.
History
In 2005, HIRO launched the world’s first free ad supported video download service with Jetix Israel. In, 2006, HIRO Media created the download technology for NBCU's dotcomedy.com.
In 2007, HIRO Media and Reshet TV launched with HIRO media a download service, which became the first free ad supported download service from a broadcaster.
In March 2008, HIRO launched a catch up TV service with ninemsn and in Australia and rambler in Russia.
In 2010, the company began to focus on the video streaming environment and, in 2011, introduced the Casual Viewership model. HIRO launched the model with Swiss-based viewster, the leading global digital VOD provider, followed by launches with content from Ginx TV channel, Mark Burnett, Dori Media Group, Fashion One Channel and others.
According to Deloitte research, HIRO is one of the fastest growing companies in EMEA, with a 22219% growth in revenues from 2009 to 2013, and a growth to 4 billion ad serves a month during 2014.
Technology and Data
HIRO's technology optimizes deliverability and performance in all areas of the online video-advertising and syndication spectrum. The company’s core focus is providing solutions for content owners to manage their video-ad sales, inventory, and analytics, while ensuring multiplatform delivery and transparency. HIRO’s technology enables the seamless distribution of video content to a high number of sites and serves as the infrastructure for the casual viewership concept.
Industry Leadership
Standards and Compliance
In 2014, HIRO partnered with MRC-accredited Integral Ad Science (“IAS”), to create and provide one of the first solutions of integrated certified brand-safety and viewability-measurement video monetization platform. This partnership makes HIRO one of the first companies to comply with the Viewable Impression Measurement Guidelines proposed by the Media Rating Council (MRC).
Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (EMEA, 2014)
HIRO Media was ranked the 7th fastest growing technology company in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2014 (Deloitte Fast 500), a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in EMEA. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years, during which time HIRO grew 22219%. The company's growth is attributed to the strengths of its casual viewership, or “Daytime of the Internet” platform, and ability to provide content-syndication-monetization solutions that are simple, effective and comprehensive.
Technology Fast 50 (Israel, 2014)
HIRO Media was named the 4th fastest growing technology company in Israel, based on percentage revenue growth over a five-year period. The [http://www.deloitte-israel.co.il/Sites/deloitte/Content/File/Deloitte%20fast50_2014_Insert%20Haaretz_web.pdf Deloitte Brightman Almagor Zohar Technology Fast 50 Program] recognizes and honors the 50 fastest growing public and private technology companies in Israel, on an annual basis.<ref name=deloitte />
Casual Viewership
Casual Viewership, or the “Daytime of the Internet,” is a new segment of online video that follows the known traits of daytime TV, or that is outside primetime. This segment is not named for the time of day, however it is named for the mental status of the viewer. Similar to Daytime Television, viewers do not intentionally seek out the content their viewing, however they encounter the content while browsing the internet. Furthermore, the content within this segment is not necessarily the newest content, however it is content that is well known to viewers. As a result, viewers are more likely to remain engaged when viewing content within this segment of video, allowing advertisers to more effectively engage with viewers.
Through HIRO’s video-distribution and monetization platform and network of over 150,000 sites, the company streamlines and optimizes video syndication by serving more than 4 billion video-ads per month.
HIRO specializes in helping content owners jettison the old TV broadcast model for a more effective and profitable online content syndication model, as well as helping clients transition from B2B to B2C markets.
History
In 2005, HIRO launched the world’s first free ad supported video download service with Jetix Israel. In, 2006, HIRO Media created the download technology for NBCU's dotcomedy.com.
In 2007, HIRO Media and Reshet TV launched with HIRO media a download service, which became the first free ad supported download service from a broadcaster.
In March 2008, HIRO launched a catch up TV service with ninemsn and in Australia and rambler in Russia.
In 2010, the company began to focus on the video streaming environment and, in 2011, introduced the Casual Viewership model. HIRO launched the model with Swiss-based viewster, the leading global digital VOD provider, followed by launches with content from Ginx TV channel, Mark Burnett, Dori Media Group, Fashion One Channel and others.
According to Deloitte research, HIRO is one of the fastest growing companies in EMEA, with a 22219% growth in revenues from 2009 to 2013, and a growth to 4 billion ad serves a month during 2014.
Technology and Data
HIRO's technology optimizes deliverability and performance in all areas of the online video-advertising and syndication spectrum. The company’s core focus is providing solutions for content owners to manage their video-ad sales, inventory, and analytics, while ensuring multiplatform delivery and transparency. HIRO’s technology enables the seamless distribution of video content to a high number of sites and serves as the infrastructure for the casual viewership concept.
Industry Leadership
Standards and Compliance
In 2014, HIRO partnered with MRC-accredited Integral Ad Science (“IAS”), to create and provide one of the first solutions of integrated certified brand-safety and viewability-measurement video monetization platform. This partnership makes HIRO one of the first companies to comply with the Viewable Impression Measurement Guidelines proposed by the Media Rating Council (MRC).
Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (EMEA, 2014)
HIRO Media was ranked the 7th fastest growing technology company in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2014 (Deloitte Fast 500), a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in EMEA. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years, during which time HIRO grew 22219%. The company's growth is attributed to the strengths of its casual viewership, or “Daytime of the Internet” platform, and ability to provide content-syndication-monetization solutions that are simple, effective and comprehensive.
Technology Fast 50 (Israel, 2014)
HIRO Media was named the 4th fastest growing technology company in Israel, based on percentage revenue growth over a five-year period. The [http://www.deloitte-israel.co.il/Sites/deloitte/Content/File/Deloitte%20fast50_2014_Insert%20Haaretz_web.pdf Deloitte Brightman Almagor Zohar Technology Fast 50 Program] recognizes and honors the 50 fastest growing public and private technology companies in Israel, on an annual basis.<ref name=deloitte />
Casual Viewership
Casual Viewership, or the “Daytime of the Internet,” is a new segment of online video that follows the known traits of daytime TV, or that is outside primetime. This segment is not named for the time of day, however it is named for the mental status of the viewer. Similar to Daytime Television, viewers do not intentionally seek out the content their viewing, however they encounter the content while browsing the internet. Furthermore, the content within this segment is not necessarily the newest content, however it is content that is well known to viewers. As a result, viewers are more likely to remain engaged when viewing content within this segment of video, allowing advertisers to more effectively engage with viewers.
Joseph Melville See, Jr. (April 19, 1938 - March 19, 2000) was an American ethnographer. He was the biological father of Heather McCartney, who was later adopted by English musician Paul McCartney.
Biography
Born in New York on April 19, 1938, he attended Princeton University where he studied geology and played on the varsity football team, and was a varsity harrier. He graduated in 1960 and went on to postgraduate work in geology and cultural anthropology at the University of Arizona.
While at the University of Arizona, he met Linda McCartney (born Eastman) who was also a student. They married on June 18, 1962. and their daughter, Heather Louise, was born on December 31, 1962. The couple split in 1964 and divorced in June 1965. When Linda married Paul McCartney in 1969, McCartney legally adopted Heather as his daughter. There was no animosity and he remained on good terms with the McCartney family.
He was a respected ethnographer, documenting indigenous cultures around the world, and was a noted expert on pre-Columbian art. He is also credited with many contributions to the cultural life of Tucson.
Death
He committed suicide with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on March 19, 2000, at his home in Tucson, Arizona. He had been in a relationship to 54-year-old Beverly Wilk for 15 years.
Biography
Born in New York on April 19, 1938, he attended Princeton University where he studied geology and played on the varsity football team, and was a varsity harrier. He graduated in 1960 and went on to postgraduate work in geology and cultural anthropology at the University of Arizona.
While at the University of Arizona, he met Linda McCartney (born Eastman) who was also a student. They married on June 18, 1962. and their daughter, Heather Louise, was born on December 31, 1962. The couple split in 1964 and divorced in June 1965. When Linda married Paul McCartney in 1969, McCartney legally adopted Heather as his daughter. There was no animosity and he remained on good terms with the McCartney family.
He was a respected ethnographer, documenting indigenous cultures around the world, and was a noted expert on pre-Columbian art. He is also credited with many contributions to the cultural life of Tucson.
Death
He committed suicide with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on March 19, 2000, at his home in Tucson, Arizona. He had been in a relationship to 54-year-old Beverly Wilk for 15 years.