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Axios
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
'Frankenstein' returns to SF Ballet as a cautionary tale for the AI age
Frankenstein has returned to the San Francisco Ballet after nearly eight years since first premiering in the city. Why it matters: The production resurfaces at an important time and even more so as a cautionary tale as society navigates the widespread adoption and use of AI, said Joseph Walsh, a stager and principal dancer at San Francisco Ballet. "Where is technology taking us and how are we going to fit into the next few years as AI really starts to take over? We are in this super precarious place," he added. State of play: The story follows Victor Frankenstein — an ambitious young scientist whose obsession with scientific discovery eventually leads to his downfall. Driven by a desire to unlock the secrets of life, Frankenstein creates a monster who he later comes to regret following a series of tragic and violent events. The big picture: The performance's resurgence is part of a broader effort from Artistic Director Tamara Rojo to introduce and captivate new and younger audiences into the fine arts, Walsh said. The creative shift towards more contemporary performances has also drawn interest from donors and classical ballet enthusiasts, he added. "Through a bit of interesting programming and finding new voices and fresh takes on old stories, we're seeing a much younger audience come into shows," he said. Catch up quick: Choreographer Liam Scarlett's rendition of Mary Shelley's novel as a ballet first premiered in 2016 at the Royal Ballet in London, prior to debuting in San Francisco in 2017. Between the lines: Set in a dark and gothic backdrop, the show features special effects, pyrotechnics and a suspenseful original score meant to amp up the drama. What they're saying: For Walsh, who also performs as the titular mad scientist in the show, the creature's tragic storyline represents how "the othering of somebody can really just lead to the demise of that person and everyone around them." The intrigue: Sci-fi, gothic and steampunk lovers, fans of the film " Poor Things," true crime junkies and anyone who appreciates "where the eerie meets the edgy" will enjoy this performance, according to SF Ballet. If you go: The show, timed at 2 hours and 47 minutes, is running now until Sunday at the War Memorial Opera House.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Several Insiders Invested In Thryv Holdings Flagging Positive News
Generally, when a single insider buys stock, it is usually not a big deal. However, when several insiders are buying, like in the case of Thryv Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:THRY), it sends a favourable message to the company's shareholders. While we would never suggest that investors should base their decisions solely on what the directors of a company have been doing, logic dictates you should pay some attention to whether insiders are buying or selling shares. Trump has pledged to "unleash" American oil and gas and these 15 US stocks have developments that are poised to benefit. Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by Chairman & CEO Joseph Walsh for US$82k worth of shares, at about US$16.45 per share. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at above the current price of US$15.12. Their view may have changed since then, but at least it shows they felt optimistic at the time. We always take careful note of the price insiders pay when purchasing shares. It is generally more encouraging if they paid above the current price, as it suggests they saw value, even at higher levels. Thryv Holdings insiders may have bought shares in the last year, but they didn't sell any. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction! See our latest analysis for Thryv Holdings There are always plenty of stocks that insiders are buying. If investing in lesser known companies is your style, you could take a look at this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them). It's good to see that Thryv Holdings insiders have made notable investments in the company's shares. In total, insiders bought US$107k worth of shares in that time, and we didn't record any sales whatsoever. This could be interpreted as suggesting a positive outlook. Another way to test the alignment between the leaders of a company and other shareholders is to look at how many shares they own. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. It appears that Thryv Holdings insiders own 6.2% of the company, worth about US$41m. We've certainly seen higher levels of insider ownership elsewhere, but these holdings are enough to suggest alignment between insiders and the other shareholders. The recent insider purchases are heartening. And an analysis of the transactions over the last year also gives us confidence. However, we note that the company didn't make a profit over the last twelve months, which makes us cautious. Insiders likely see value in Thryv Holdings shares, given these transactions (along with notable insider ownership of the company). So while it's helpful to know what insiders are doing in terms of buying or selling, it's also helpful to know the risks that a particular company is facing. While conducting our analysis, we found that Thryv Holdings has 1 warning sign and it would be unwise to ignore this. Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies. For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
New York Times
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- New York Times
An Irish Designer Blends Materials and Cultures at World Expo
This article is part of our Design special section about the reverence for handmade objects. One of the first things visitors will encounter as they enter the east gate of the World Expo in Osaka, Japan, opening on April 13, is a 20-foot-high balletic, ring-shape sculpture poised outside the Ireland pavilion. 'It's quite a complex piece in some ways, but I was trying to create one simple gesture that would have this sense of harmony,' said its creator, Joseph Walsh, a 45-year-old Irish designer known for wood furnishings and sculptures with dynamic, serpentine shapes. At a 150-acre farm near Kinsale, on Ireland's southern coast, he oversees a multinational team of two dozen people at his Joseph Walsh Studio. 'Magnus Rinn,' as the sculpture is titled, is his first work to use bronze and his first designed for the outdoors. It was also the product of several years of research. Mr. Walsh engaged in extensive studies with the engineering firm Arup, as well as materials testing with university labs in Dublin and in Stuttgart, Germany. The challenge, he said, was creating a form with his signature lightness and movement that could withstand the weather and seismic conditions in Osaka. 'Japan was actually the most extreme environment we identified on the planet,' he said, noting the threat of earthquakes. The result was a hybrid form in which a bronze lower portion serves as an anchor and laminated oak torques with a single twist above it. To make the wood more durable, Mr. Walsh and his team used a high-pressure autoclave chamber, a strategy inspired by a visit to the Italian studio of the automobile designer Horacio Pagani, who has used a similar technology for his carbon fiber hypercars. Increasing the atmospheric pressure 600 percent bonded the wood laminates, making them stronger and more weather resistant and producing a 'hyper-performing wood,' Mr. Walsh said. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
