Miracle in Toyland is a 2000 American animated fantasy film directed and produced by Diane Eskenazi. Also produced by Golden Films, as well as a part of the Enchanted Tales franchise, the film depicts the protagonist, Jesse, who discovers the secret life of toys in the toy shop of his hometown, who teach him the power of caring.
Plot
Jesse is a young and lonely teenager whose father, a military soldier, is sent to combat during Christmas, with only his cousin Gabriella to keep him company. Jesse misses (and worries so much about) his father, that he has dreams of being a soldier himself, fighting in what seems like the Vietnam War, and seeing visions of his father.
One day, Gabriella takes Jesse to a toy store to cheer him up. At one point he drives very fast in a kart race to get a feeling of great excitement and, despite winning, scares Gabriella to the point where she leaves him alone in the store, saying that he doesn’t care about anyone but himself. As Jesse explores the store further, a group of toys with the ability to come to life notice him and plan to save Jesse from his corruptness.
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Jesse is a young and lonely teenager whose father, a military soldier, is sent to combat during Christmas, with only his cousin Gabriella to keep him company. Jesse misses (and worries so much about) his father, that he has dreams of being a soldier himself, fighting in what seems like the Vietnam War, and seeing visions of his father.
One day, Gabriella takes Jesse to a toy store to cheer him up. At one point he drives very fast in a kart race to get a feeling of great excitement and, despite winning, scares Gabriella to the point where she leaves him alone in the store, saying that he doesn’t care about anyone but himself. As Jesse explores the store further, a group of toys with the ability to come to life notice him and plan to save Jesse from his corruptness.
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Kenneth Arredondo (born May 18, 1962 in Savannah, Georgia) is an American IT professional. He has worked in the software development sector for companies that include IBM, Netegrity, and Unisys. He is currently the President and General Manager of Asia Pacific & Japan for CA Technologies.
Education and personal life
Arredondo completed his Bachelor's Degree in Business Analysis from Indiana University and an MBA at the Crummer Business School at Rollins College.
Professional life
Between 1991 and 1993, Arredondo worked as Commercial Manager of the software firm CADKEY for Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
Upon joining CA Technologies, Arredondo successfully led its sales operations in Florida and the Caribbean. Thereafter, he was promoted to Vice President and General Manager of Latin America to drive the company's expansion into that region. While leading the Latin America business, Arredondo drove record growth and profitability, while continuously improved the customer and employee satisfaction indexes in the region.
Of note was the region's performance in 2008. Despite an economic downturn in the economy of Latin America, Arredondo led CA to double-digit growth. Arredondo continued this track record of success between 2009 and 2010 with Latin America's business growing more than 50%.
Arredondo is a member of CA's Global Senior Leadership Team. He has also been involved in diplomatic and international relations missions on behalf of CA. In 2008, Arredondo participated in the World Economic Forum of Latin America in Cancún. In 2009, he also participated in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Rio de Janeiro, and in 2010 he spoke at the World Economic Forum in Cartagena, Colombia where he participated in a debate on the competitiveness of Latin America in the global economy.
Education and personal life
Arredondo completed his Bachelor's Degree in Business Analysis from Indiana University and an MBA at the Crummer Business School at Rollins College.
Professional life
Between 1991 and 1993, Arredondo worked as Commercial Manager of the software firm CADKEY for Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
Upon joining CA Technologies, Arredondo successfully led its sales operations in Florida and the Caribbean. Thereafter, he was promoted to Vice President and General Manager of Latin America to drive the company's expansion into that region. While leading the Latin America business, Arredondo drove record growth and profitability, while continuously improved the customer and employee satisfaction indexes in the region.
Of note was the region's performance in 2008. Despite an economic downturn in the economy of Latin America, Arredondo led CA to double-digit growth. Arredondo continued this track record of success between 2009 and 2010 with Latin America's business growing more than 50%.
Arredondo is a member of CA's Global Senior Leadership Team. He has also been involved in diplomatic and international relations missions on behalf of CA. In 2008, Arredondo participated in the World Economic Forum of Latin America in Cancún. In 2009, he also participated in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Rio de Janeiro, and in 2010 he spoke at the World Economic Forum in Cartagena, Colombia where he participated in a debate on the competitiveness of Latin America in the global economy.
George Atallah is an American business executive and public relations professional. He is currently the assistant executive director of external affairs for the National Football League Players Association, a position he has held since 2009.
Early life and education
George Atallah was born in Lebanon and moved to New York City as a child. Growing up he was a fan of the New York Giants.
Atallah attended Boston College where he earned two bachelor's degrees, one in English and one in philosophy.
Career
Atallah has worked in the field of public relations, and media strategy. Following his time at Goldman Sachs, Atallah worked as a senior development associate for the nonprofit organization Seeds of Peace Atallah was the first major hire carried out by then-recently elected NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, Atallah has also been active in educating NFL players on how to convey their thoughts to the public. Atallah has also been interviewed about homosexual players in the NFL.
In February 2013, Atallah participated in a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) thread where he answered questions about player health and safety and other issues related to the NFL.
In 2014, Atallah spoke on behalf of the NFLPA regarding the union's role in defending players' rights under the union's collective bargaining agreement when Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice became suspended indefinitely after a video of a physical altercation with his wife became public.
Early life and education
George Atallah was born in Lebanon and moved to New York City as a child. Growing up he was a fan of the New York Giants.
Atallah attended Boston College where he earned two bachelor's degrees, one in English and one in philosophy.
Career
Atallah has worked in the field of public relations, and media strategy. Following his time at Goldman Sachs, Atallah worked as a senior development associate for the nonprofit organization Seeds of Peace Atallah was the first major hire carried out by then-recently elected NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, Atallah has also been active in educating NFL players on how to convey their thoughts to the public. Atallah has also been interviewed about homosexual players in the NFL.
In February 2013, Atallah participated in a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) thread where he answered questions about player health and safety and other issues related to the NFL.
In 2014, Atallah spoke on behalf of the NFLPA regarding the union's role in defending players' rights under the union's collective bargaining agreement when Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice became suspended indefinitely after a video of a physical altercation with his wife became public.
Taylor A. Barada (born August 14, 1972) is an American businessman and former soccer player who is currently the head of mergers and acquisitions at Adobe.
Soccer career
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, Barada began his soccer career at the University of Virginia with the soccer team. He was a member of the team that won the in four consecutive years between 1991 and 1994 under future US national team coach Bruce Arena.
Barada joined English club Notts County in 1994 under non-contract conditions, but failed to make an appearance, prior to signing temporarily for Colchester United where he made one appearance. He played in goal for Colchester in a Third Division match against Doncaster Rovers with Barada conceding a goal in the 43rd minute. However, Colchester scored three goals in the space of four second-half minutes to win 3-1 on April 30, 1994.
Following his solitary appearance for Colchester, Barada returned to the US to play for Richmond Kickers.
Soccer career
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, Barada began his soccer career at the University of Virginia with the soccer team. He was a member of the team that won the in four consecutive years between 1991 and 1994 under future US national team coach Bruce Arena.
Barada joined English club Notts County in 1994 under non-contract conditions, but failed to make an appearance, prior to signing temporarily for Colchester United where he made one appearance. He played in goal for Colchester in a Third Division match against Doncaster Rovers with Barada conceding a goal in the 43rd minute. However, Colchester scored three goals in the space of four second-half minutes to win 3-1 on April 30, 1994.
Following his solitary appearance for Colchester, Barada returned to the US to play for Richmond Kickers.