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Today In Country Music History -01/20/2020
COUNTRY DATEBOOK: JANUARY 20, 2020
• 1956: ERNEST TUBB reached No. 1 on the U.K. Pop charts with Sixteen Tons.
• 1977: JOHNNY PAYCHECK's album Take This Job And Shove It was released.
• 2006: REBA MCENTIRE's WB sitcom, Reba, aired its 100th episode.
• 2006: SUGARLAND's debut album, Twice The Speed of Life, was certified double platinum.
• 2009: FAITH HILL performed If My Heart Had Wings at the Washington Convention Center during ABC's The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration.
• 2013: ZAC BROWN BAND performed The Star-Spangled Banner before the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The San Francisco 49ers advanced to the Super Bowl with a win over the Falcons.
JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY is 55.
BRANTLEY GILBERT is 35.
SAM HUNT's DUI case is headed for trial in March. Sam, who was to appear in court on Friday (January 17) to answer charges of driving under the influence and having an open container of alcohol, will go before a judge on March 17 to answer for the charges. He was stopped November 21 in the Nashville area and found to have a blood alcohol of .173, more than twice the legal limit.
DOLLY PARTON is teaming up with American Greetings to incorporate her music and personally into the greeting card company. In the coming months, the company will be releasing a line of cards that feature Dolly's classic "Dolly-isms." The first product was announced last week: a birthday audio and video SmashUp e-card that got its inspiration from her tune 9 to 5.
LADY ANTEBELLUM was honored Friday night (January 17) in Memphis with the 2019 Angels Among Us Award for their support of St. Jude Children's Hospital. ALABAMA frontman RANDY OWEN, for whom the award is named, was on hand to help present the award to the trio, who have benefit concerts, visits, and other fundraising efforts. Previous recipients of the honor include BRAD PAISLEY, DARIUS RUCKER, JOHN RICH and JAKE OWEN.
ASHLEY MCBRYDE will release her sophomore album, Never Will, on April 3. She co-penned nine of the eleven tracks on the project, which was produced by JAY JOYCE, who has worked with LITTLE BIG TOWN and others.
FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE is at work on the band's fifth studio album.
GENE WATSON (Farewell Party) will be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. He was invited to join on Friday night (January 17) by VINCE GILL. Gene has been playing the Opry for 55 years.
MICKEY GILLEY and JOHNNY LEE will tour together this year in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Urban Cowboy movie and soundtrack.
LONESTAR front man RICHIE MCDONALD and songwriter LANCE CARPENTER (writer of KELSEA BALLERINI's Love Me Like You Mean It) have teamed up for a new song called Last Night In Memphis. Proceeds from sales of the tune benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
THE GATLIN BROTHERS have begun their 65th anniversary tour, which will visit nearly 60 venues across 2020.
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Brenac est une ancienne commune française, située dans le département de l'Aude en région Occitanie.

Ses habitants sont appelés les Brenacois.

Le , Brenac fusionne avec Quillan pour former une commune nouvelle qui prend le nom de Quillan.

Géographie

Communes limitrophes

Histoire
A l'époque carolingienne, la val de Brenac est une circonscription du comté de Razès qui inclut la Serre de Brenac et la plateau de Sainte-Quirgue où ont été retrouvés des vestiges d'occupation wisigothe. En 994 le comte de Razès, Odo et sa femme Altrude, font une donation de terres situées à Brenac à l'abbaye de Saint-Martin-Lys en vicomté de Fenouillèdes. D'autres terres appartiennent à l'abbaye Saint-Jacques de Joucou depuis le XIe siècle.

En 1195 sont attestés les chevaliers Aimeric et Bernat de Brenac et en 1252 le chevalier Bernat de Brenac.

En 1253 le monastère de Joucou transfère toutes ses terres de Brenac à l'archevêque de Narbonne, Guillaume de la Broue.

La commune a fusionné avec Quillan le .

Héraldique

Blasonnement de la commune tel que décrit en 1696 par Charles d'Hozier : Taillé, emmanché d'argent et de gueules.

Blasonnement du hameau de Prax : De sinople à un orle d'argent.

Politique et administration

Démographie

Lieux et monuments
 Église Saint-Julien-et-Sainte-Basilisse

Personnalités liées à la commune
Pierre Ameil de Brenac, de l'Ordre des récollets de saint Augustin (OErSA), mort en 1401, confesseur du pape Grégoire XI, maître des cérémonies sous Urbain VI et Boniface IX (obédience de Rome), en 1400 patriarche titulaire d'Alexandrie, puis 19.06.1400-04.05.1401 administrateur de Dax. Il n'est pas certain s'il s'agit du même Pierre Ameil qui fut patriarche de Grado le 12.11.1387

Voir aussi

 Liste des communes de l'Aude

Notes et références

Notes

Références

Liens externes

 Brenac sur le site de l'Institut géographique national

Ancienne commune dans l'Aude
Commune déléguée dans l'Aude

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A 28-year-old driver who inflicted cutlass wounds on his uncle's right hand and head during a confrontation at Teshie, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment in hard labour by an Accra Circuit Court.
Isaac Sowah, was ordered by the court to pay compensation of GHc1,000.00 to mitigate the medical expenses of his uncle.
Sowah charged with causing unlawful harm pleaded guilty and prayed the court to have mercy on him and forgive him.
The court presided over by Mrs Rita Abrokwa Doko convicted Sowah on his plea noting that Sowah did not waste the court's time and he is not known to have had any brush with the law previously.
According to the court, Sowah is married with three kids, has shown remorse in court.
It, therefore, handed down to him the three-year jail term.
Prosecuting, Chief Inspector Kofi Atimbire said the complainant is Emmanuel Armah Tetteh, an uncle of Sowah.
Chief Inspector Atimbire said the convict and complainant reside in the same house at Teshie and there has been a protracted feud between them.
He said on March 16, this year, at about 2000 hours, Mr. Tetteh after eating in his room came out to wash his hands outside.
The prosecution said not long afterwards, Sowah heard an unusual noise suggesting that a stone had been thrown into his chamber.
The prosecution said this compelled Sowah to come out of his room to verify as who threw the stone, he then confronted his uncle who was then outside over the issue and this generated into an argument.
The prosecution said Sowah became so furious that he went into his room and pulled a sharp cutlass and attacked his uncle.
He said in the process, Sowah's uncle sustained several wounds on his right hand and head and started bleeding profusely.
The Prosecution said the complainant managed to escaped and rushed to the Nungua Domestic Violence and Victim's Support Unit where he was given a medical report form to seek treatment.
He said when the complainant returned with the medical report form, Sowah was arrested but efforts to retrieve the said cutlass proved futile.
The Prosecution said Sowah denied using a cutlass on his uncle but rather used a broken piece of roofing slate to inflict the wounds on the complainant.


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SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES 7O YEARS!
Southwestern Christian University is proud to announce their 70th anniversary. Over the last seven consecutive decades the university has seen a number of changes including the campus location from N.W. 10th street to N.W. 39th Expressway, the addition of a number of campus programs, and the integration of several successful intercollegiate athletic teams associated with the NAIA and NCCAA.
The university has continued to grow in a vast number of ways. The campus has added several new residence halls including the introduction of the Learning and Living Center in Fall 2016, continues to offer new programs and services, and has grown the university traditional student population to record breaking numbers during Fall 2016.
The university is thrilled to host their annual Homecoming weekend beginning on Thursday, November 3rd through Saturday November 5th. Students, Alumni, and Friends are invited to attend a series of events at the campus. Please join Southwestern in celebrating 70 years of excellence and ushering in many more years to come! The schedule of events is as follows:
6:30 p.m. Holy Spirit Night
Minchew Auditorium
Guest Speakers:
The Rev. Dr. Leroy Baker, former President of SCU
The Rev. Mr. Justin Blankenship, pastor
10:00 Campus Tours
Meet at the LLC
11:00 Soccer Game (TBA)
SCU Soccer Field courtesy of the IPHC Headquarters
12:00 Lunch with the Board of Regents
Jim Poteet Conference Center
3-5:00 Southwestern Showcase
Michew Auditorium
5:00 Tailgate Party
Pickens-Springer Parking Lot
6:00 Pep Rally
7:00 SCU Men's Basketball Homecoming Game
Pickens-Springer Gymnasium
9:00 Alumni Breakfast
Patrick Cafeteria
10:00 Singing Reunion
11:00 Alumni Basketball Game (Men's)
12:00 Lunch & Class Reunions
2:00 SCU Women's Basketball Game
6:00 p.m. Homecoming Banquet
Jim Poteet Conference Center (Changed from Minchew Auditorium)
Cost--$15/person or $25/couple
[Trivia by the Editor, Hugh H. Morgan:
Could it be that Dr. Lonnie Rex is the oldest living teacher in terms of the history of Southwestern Christian University since the beginning of the college in 1946 when Dr. R. O. Corvin founded the college?
Lonnie taught music in the second year of the college. He took the choir to the east coast and all the way to Washington, DC, and to Toronto, Canada, and the General Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. Lonnie purchased the choir robes for his choir on faith. That was the first time choir robes were worn in the western IPHC.
They did not have a bus. They used 5 cars owned by the students and/or their parents. Each driver was responsible for filling up the gas tank in his car. Their first stop was Memphis. The congregation received an offering for them. The Woman's Auxiliary prepared a supper to their delight and enjoyment. They were invited to stay in the homes of the people. The hosts prepared a breakfast for the members of the choir, and made a bag lunch for them for their travel to the next church. The offering provided money for the drivers to fill up their gas tanks. They sang in churches every evening throughout the tour. In addition, the love offerings were able to help Lonnie Rex pay off the loan he had taken out at the bank with interest. God honored the faith of Lonnie Rex. He wanted his choir to look their very best when they sang. He knew in his heart of hearts that it was important to make a good impression on the Pentecostal Holiness people in the east. There are some of my readers who were recruited and enrolled that fall at Southwestern College.
One student from Washington, DC, was drawn toward Southwestern College and her name is Ellen Robinson, a sister of Janice Robinson Russ. Ellen enrolled at Southwestern College in 1949. She was one of the finest organists in the world. God highly gifted Ellen Robinson. She played the organ for the National Pentecostal Holiness Church in Washington DC for many years.
In addition, Lonnie and Betty Sorrels Rex were newly weds. They married on April 9, 1947, and they traveled with the choir that began the last of May. What a commitment they made to help the youth sing to the glory of God and to promote the college. It was one of the best recruitment efforts at that point in time of the new college in the west--Southwestern College. Youth from the east side of the Mississippi were attracted to Southwestern and enrolled for that fall term.
Dr. Corvin had some concerns about the choir wearing robes. He did not want the people of the east to think they were liturgical and starchy. To the contrary, the people of the east loved it, and those youngsters sang their hearts out, and represented the college well. They were the hit of General Conference.]
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I'm doing a countdown (like the TV show) project for school, which involves a small period of time in which the user is entering a response in a tkinter Text() entry (under a time constraint). Thanks to a previous answer on this site, I knew how to make an on-screen tkinter timer, and I used a very basic threading device to put that on at the same time as the user Text() entry window.
I am also confused about why the second window failed to appear without the seemingly-random print statement in the middle. I tried googling all of this but had no success; this is a pretty niche problem.
I know someone has already answered this question and I it works great - both the windows closed automatically when closing one of them - but I couldn't get it to work with my countdown program because my knowledge of classes is hazy, and I used a class with one of the windows (it was the only way I managed to get the grid method to work).
The first window brings up a timer (that counts down) and the second window brings up a box where you enter your solution to an anagram, and your player number. The buttons underneath allow the player to 'submit' both of these things (I used the the 'self.(text_entry_information).get' thingy on the button command procedure). I've left out any attempt to make these windows run simultaneously, because I did it wrong and it would confuse the question.
Try only import tkinter as tk more often since it's better for the namespace. This answer is for addressing your EDIT.
please write a new question next time so more people could get to it. Since your EDIT was a completely different question.


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Home Discover Photographs DSB0355
Street on the campus of the Florida Industrial School for Boys in Marianna, Florida.
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McLendon, R. P.(Mac)
Date Note
Photographed in January 1957.
Florida School for Boys photographs
S 2241, Box 6
Jackson County (Fla.)
Marianna (Fla.)
Public institutions--Florida--Jackson County--Marianna
Reformatories--Florida--Jackson County--Marianna
Boys--Institutional care
Juvenile corrections--Florida--Jackson County--Marianna
Streets--Florida--Jackson County--Marianna
Roads--Florida--Jackson County--Marianna
Florida. Department of Juvenile Justice.
Florida Industrial School for Boys.
1 photoprint - b&w - 11 x 14 in.
The Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna, Florida, was a high risk residential commitment facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice for male youth 13 to 21 years of age who were committed by the Court. The school originally opened in 1900 as the Florida State Reform School. It was later known as the Florida Industrial School for Boys (1914-1957), the Florida School for Boys (1957-1967), and finally the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys. The school closed in 2011.
McLendon, R. P.(Mac). Street on the campus of the Florida Industrial School for Boys in Marianna, Florida. 1957. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/258767>, accessed 31 January 2023.
McLendon, R. P.(Mac). Street on the campus of the Florida Industrial School for Boys in Marianna, Florida. 1957. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 31 Jan. 2023.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/258767>
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Julie Opp (January 28, 1871 – April 9, 1921) was an American stage actress who was for a number of years popular on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. She was the wife of the Anglo-American actor William Faversham, whom she married shortly after the two co-starred in the 1902 Broadway production, The Royal Rival.

Biography
Julie (sometimes spelled Julia) Opp was born in New York City on January 28, 1871, the daughter of John "Johnny" and Mary Opp. Johnny Opp, the son of Bavarian immigrants, ran a saloon on Lower Manhattan's Bowery and was also active in local neighborhood politics. Mary Dwyer, a first generation Irish-American, was some thirteen years her husband's junior and in her late teens when Julie was born. As a child Opp attended public school for a time before her mother decided it best she was educated at a local convent. There she astounded the sisters and amused a bishop by declaring her ambition to become a ballet dancer when he asked what she wanted to be when she grew up. By the time of her graduation, journalism had replaced ballet, and with the help of a friend she became a fashion writer for the New York Recorder.

Her work as a journalist eventually brought Opp within close orbit of many in the theater world and some, including Sarah Bernhardt and Emma Calvé, tried to convince her to become an actress. She later played a minor role in a one-off performance of Camille and on occasions did dramatic readings at social affairs, but when playwright George du Maurier offered her a role in the original 1895 production of Trilby she turned him down, still not ready to abandon her chosen profession.
It was the wife of British actor George Alexander who in 1896 finally convinced Opp to take to the boards with Alexander's company playing Hymen in Shakespeare's As You Like It at London's St. James's Theatre.

Of her performance, the London publication To-Day wrote:

Tall and queenly, she is not of the languid or soulless type; she charms you with a versatility ripened by a successful literary career, and she never fails to give you proof that she is equipped for the performance of brilliant work, either on the press or stage.

Julie Opp later replaced Julia Neilson as Rosalind after the actress' departure from As You like it and a few months afterwards  assumed the lead role  Princess Pannonia in Pinero's The Princess and the Butterfly when Neilson retired from that production.
The following year Julie Opp married British actor Robert Loraine (November 7, 1897) and sailed to America where on November 23, she made her New York debut at the Lyceum Theater reprising her role in a Daniel Frohman production of The Princess and the Butterfly and the following year as Belle in R. C. Carton's The Tree of Knowledge.

She returned to England in 1900 to perform with Alexander's company for several seasons in productions of Anthony Hope's Rupert of Hentzau, playing Holf; Hope's The Prisoner of Zenda, as Antoinette de Mauban; Walter Frith's The Man of Forty, as Mrs. Egerton; Pearl Craigie's The Wisdom of the Wise, in the role of Annabel East; Charles Haddon Chambers' The Awakening, playing Mrs. Herbertson; and Henry V. Esmond's The Wilderness, taking the part of Edith Thorold. Opp return to New York in 1902 to play opposite William Faversham in The Royal Rival, an adaptation of Jules Massenet's Don Caesar de Kazan by Gerald du Maurier in which she assumed the role of Marlta.

In 1902 she received a divorce from Loraine and on December 29 of that year married William Faversham, a British actor who would go on to have a long career in America. Over the years the couple would appear together in such play as R. C. Carton's Lord and Lady Algy, Edwin Milton Royle's Squaw Man, Charles Frederick Nirdlinger's The World and His Wife, Edward Childs Carpenter's The Barber of Orleans, Stephen Phillips' Herod and Edward Knoblock's The Faun. In 1906 Julie Opp published The Squaw Man: a Novel, taken from the play by Edwin Royle.

Julie Opp fell seriously ill in 1914 while traveling abroad with her husband and two sons. By autumn she seemed to had recovered her health and returned to the stage with Faversham in The Hawk by Francis de Croisset and Marie Zane Taylor (English translation). Sadly she soon suffered a relapse and was forced to withdraw from the production that would prove to be the last of her career.

She spent her remaining years dividing her time between their residence in New York City and a country home on Long Island. Julie Opp died after a failed operation at the Post Graduate Hospital on April 9, 1921. She was survived by her husband and sons, William Jr. (born 1905) and Phillip (born 1907).

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Julie Opp and William Faversham with their sons at the 1917 National Red Cross Pageant
1898 studio portrait

1871 births
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Actresses from New York City
19th-century American actresses
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Ilya Mashkevich
Conductor Ilya Mashkevich has earned an international reputation for his profound and personal musical insights as well as his powerful, singular orchestral and choral direction.
Born in Frunze, Kyrgyzstan, Mr Mashkevich began his musical education with piano. At the age of 15, he realised that his dream was to become a conductor. He first attended Gorky State Conservatory of Music where he became Chief Chorus Master. He continued his studies at the renowned St Petersburg Conservatory (then known as the Leningrad Conservatory) under the great Ilya Musin.
Whilst still in his twenties, he was appointed Music Director of the Kyrgyzstan Symphonic Orchestra. During this time, he was a frequent guest conductor of the Frunze Opera and made numerous tours throughout the Soviet Union. In 1987, he founded the Philharmony of Kyrgyzstan Chamber Orchestra.
In 1990, Mr Mashkevich emigrated to the west, first to Israel and then Belgium, where he currently lives. In 1994, he enjoyed a triumphant return to Moscow conducting the State Symphony Cappella of Russia (Svetlanov orchestra) with several world premieres of the renowned composer Ianis Xenakis whom he was closely associated with.
His guest conducting engagements include concerts with the Japan Philharmonic, the Rostov on Don Philharmonic, the Kazakhstan Philharmonic and the Alma-Ata Orchestra, as well as continuing his long relationship with Kyrgyzstan Symphonic Orchestra.
Forthcoming concerts in the 2019/2020 season include engagements with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra (opening the Prague Proms), the Madrid Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the UK.
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Actor | Producer | Writer
American film actor Joaquin Rafael Phoenix, born Joaquin Rafael Bottom has ventured behind the camera, directing music videos as well as producing movies and television shows. Phoenix recorded an album, the soundtrack to "Walk the Line". He is also known for his work as a social activist, particularly as an advocate for animal rights. Phoenix's first acting jobs were guest appearances on two television shows with his brother River in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982) and Backwards: The Riddle Of Dyslexia (1984). He made his big-screen debut in Space Camp (1986), playing the role of Max, after starring in an Alfred Hitchcock Presents episode "A very happy ending" the same year. His first starring role was in Russkies (1987). He later co-starred in Ron Howard's Parenthood (1989), in which he was credited as Leaf Phoenix.
Phoenix served as one of the executive producers of a television show called 4Real, a half-hour series which showcase celebrity guests on global ... Show more...
Phoenix served as one of the executive producers of a television show called 4Real, a half-hour series which showcase celebrity guests on global adventures "in order to connect with young leaders who are creating social and economic change." He is also listed as a producer on the movie We Own the Night. He has directed music videos for the following bands: Ringside, She Wants Revenge, People in Planes, Arckid, Albert Hammond Jr., and Silversun Pickups. Show less...
The Sisters Brothers (2018)
Lou (2018)
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018)
You Were Never Really Here (2017)
Irrational Man (2015)
Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart (2014)
Her (2013)
The Immigrant (2013)
Back Beyond (2013)
The Master (2012)
I'm Still Here (2010)
Two Lovers (2008)
We Own the Night (2007)
Earthlings (2005)
Walk the Line (2005)
Strength and Honor: Creating the World of Gladiator (2005)
The Village (2004)
It's All About Love (2003)
Signs (2002)
Ultimate Fights from the Movies (2002)
Quills (2000)
The Yards (2000)
8MM (1999)
Clay Pigeons (1998)
Return to Paradise (1998)
U Turn (1997)
Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
To Die For (1995)
Parenthood (1989)
Secret Witness (1988)
Russkies (1987)
SpaceCamp (1986)
As: Arthur Fleck / Joker
During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Robert De Niro | Brett Cullen | Frances Conroy | Zazie Beetz
As: Charlie Sisters
The colourfully named gold prospector Hermann Kermit Warm has being pursued across 1,000 miles of 1850s Oregon desert to San Francisco by the notorious assassins Eli and Charlie Sisters. Except Eli is having a personal crisis and beginning to doubt the longevity of his chosen career. And Hermann might have a better offer.
Directed by: Jacques Audiard
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Jake Gyllenhaal | John C. Reilly | Rutger Hauer | Riz Ahmed
As: Karl
Lou, a teenage tomboy in a small Californian town, idolizes her single father. When he has a date over one night and she is cast out of the house, Lou wanders to the outer reaches of town and into a new era of teenage identity.
Directed by: Clara Balzary
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Odessa Young | Sasha Frolova | Isabelle Albuquerque
As: John Callahan
On the rocky path to sobriety after a life-changing accident, John Callahan discovers the healing power of art, willing his injured hands into drawing hilarious, often controversial cartoons, which bring him a new lease on life.
Directed by: Gus Van Sant
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Jonah Hill | Rooney Mara | Jack Black | Tony Greenhand
As: Jesus
Set in the Holy Land in the first century C.E., a young woman leaves her small fishing village and traditional family behind to join a radical new social movement. At its head is a charismatic leader, Jesus of Nazareth, who promises that the world is changing. Mary is searching for a new way of living, and an authenticity that is denied her by the rigid hierarchies of the day. As the notoriety of the group ...
Directed by: Garth Davis
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Chiwetel Ejiofor | Rooney Mara | Ryan Corr | Ariane Labed
As: Joe
A traumatised veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
Directed by: Lynne Ramsay
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Alex Manette | John Doman | Judith Roberts | Ekaterina Samsonov
As: Himself - Narrator (voice)
Despite the advent of science, literature, technology, philosophy, religion, and so on -- none of these has assuaged humankind from killing one another, the animals, and nature. UNITY is a film about why we can't seem to get along, even after thousands and thousands of years.
Directed by: Shaun Monson
Stars: Alison Eastwood | Aaron Paul | Amanda Seyfried | Adrian Grenier | Adam Levine
As: Abe
On a small town college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters into a relationship with his student.
Directed by: Woody Allen
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Jamie Blackley | Emma Stone | Parker Posey | Joe Stapleton
As: Larry "Doc" Sportello
In Los Angeles at the turn of the 1970s, drug-fueled detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend.
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Owen Wilson | Josh Brolin | Reese Witherspoon | Katherine Waterston
As: Jimmy Emmett (archive footage)
In an extraordinary and tragic American story, a small town murder becomes one of the highest profile cases of all time. From its historic role as the first televised trial to the many books and movies made about it, the film looks at the media's enduring impact on the case.
Directed by: Jeremiah Zagar
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Helen Hunt | Nicole Kidman | Matt Dillon | Joyce Maynard
As: Theodore Twombly
In the not so distant future, Theodore, a lonely writer purchases a newly developed operating system designed to meet the user's every needs. To Theodore's surprise, a romantic relationship develops between him and his operating system. This unconventional love story blends science fiction and romance in a sweet tale that explores the nature of love and the ways that technology isolates and connects us all.
Directed by: Spike Jonze
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Olivia Wilde | Amy Adams | Rooney Mara | Scarlett Johansson
As: Bruno Weiss
In 1921 New York. an immigrant woman is tricked into a life of burlesque and vaudeville until a dazzling magician tries to save her and reunite her with her sister who is being held in the confines of Ellis Island.
Directed by: James Gray
Stars: Marion Cotillard | Joaquin Phoenix | Antoni Corone | Jeremy Renner | Dagmara Domińczyk
As: Freddie Quell
A short film consisting of deleted scenes from Paul Thomas Anderson's "The Master".
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Amy Adams | Philip Seymour Hoffman | Ambyr Childers | Mike Howard
Freddie, a volatile, heavy-drinking veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, finds some semblance of a family when he stumbles onto the ship of Lancaster Dodd, the charismatic leader of a new "religion" he forms after World War II.
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Jesse Plemons | Amy Adams | Philip Seymour Hoffman | Laura Dern
I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, the film follows the Oscar-nominee as he announces his retirement from a successful film career in the fall of 2008 and sets off to reinvent himself as a hip-hop musician. The film is a portrait of an artist at a crossroads and explores notions of courage and creative reinvention, as well as the ...
Directed by: Casey Affleck
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Ben Stiller | Bruce Willis | Danny DeVito | Jack Nicholson
As: Leonard
A depressed man moves back in with his parents following a recent heartbreak and finds himself with two women.
Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow | Joaquin Phoenix | Isabella Rossellini | Vinessa Shaw | Moni Moshonov
As: Ethan Learner
Two fathers' lives intersect when one of them is involved in a terrible and sudden hit-and-run car accident that leaves the other's son dead. In response, the two men (Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Ruffalo) react in unexpected ways as a reckoning looms in the near future.
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As: Bobby Green
A New York nightclub manager tries to save his brother and father from Russian mafia hitmen.
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Using hidden cameras and never-before-seen footage, Earthlings chronicles the day-to-day practices of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for profit.
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix
As: Johnny Cash
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An in-depth look at the entire making of Ridley Scott's Gladiator.
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As: Jack Morrison
Under the watchful eye of his mentor, Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. However, Jack has reached a crossroads as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted his relationship with his wife and kids.
Directed by: Jay Russell
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Jacinda Barrett | Robert Patrick | John Travolta | Morris Chestnut
As: Jack Daglish
Inspired by true events, this film takes place in Rwanda in the 1990s when more than a million Tutsis were killed in a genocide that went mostly unnoticed by the rest of the world. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina houses over a thousand refuges in his hotel in attempt to save their lives.
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Nick Nolte | Fana Mokoena | Don Cheadle | Sophie Okonedo
As: Lucius Hunt
When a willful young man tries to venture beyond his sequestered Pennsylvania hamlet, his actions set off a chain of chilling incidents that will alter the community forever.
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
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As: Kenai (voice)
When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths and rambunctious rams.
Directed by: Robert Walker | Aaron Blaise
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As: John
The story of two lovers and their attempts to save their relationship in a near-future world on the brink of cosmic collapse. John, and world-famous ice skating star, Elena, are about to sign divorce papers when they realise that, in spite of everything happening around them, their love is worth fighting for. It's All About Love is a fresh take on modern love and future life as two lovers struggle in a ...
Directed by: Thomas Vinterberg
Stars: Alun Armstrong | Joaquin Phoenix | Claire Danes | Sean Penn | Douglas Henshall
As: Merrill Hess
A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something more frightening to come.
Stars: Mel Gibson | Joaquin Phoenix | Abigail Breslin | Rory Culkin | Cherry Jones
As: Commodus (Gladiator) (archive footage)
In their second film compilation following their 'Boogeymen:The Killer Compilation' series, FlixMix takes you into the history of action movies from Hollywood to Hong Kong cinema that spans a 20-year period. This one features action scenes from 16 action-packed movies featuring action gurus, Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-Fat, Jackie Chan, Jean-Claude Van Damme and many more.
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As: The Abbe du Coulmier
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As: Willie Gutierrez
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As: Max California
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Directed by: Joel Schumacher
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As: Clay Bidwell
Clay is a young man in a small town who witnesses his friend, Earl kill himself because of the ongoing affair that Clay was having with the man's wife, Amanda. Feeling guilty, Clay now resists the widow when she presses him to continue with their sexual affairs. Clay inadvertently befriends a serial killer named Lester Long, who murders the widow in an attempt to "help" his "fishing buddy."
Directed by: David Dobkin
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Gregory Sporleder | Vince Vaughn | Janeane Garofalo | Georgina Cates
As: Lewis McBride
Lewis, Sheriff and Tony are three friends vacationing in Malaysia. Sheriff and Tony eventually leave to pursue careers in New York, but Lewis stays behind to work with orangutans. Two years later, Sheriff and Tony learn that, because of their past actions, Lewis has been arrested for drug possession. With Lewis facing a death sentence, the friends are left with a difficult decision: return to ...
Directed by: Joseph Ruben
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Jada Pinkett Smith | Anne Heche | Vince Vaughn | David Conrad
As: Toby N. Tucker
When Bobby's car breaks down in the desert while on the run from some of the bookies who have already taken two of his fingers, he becomes trapped in the nearby small town where the people are stranger than anyone he's encountered. After becoming involved with a young married woman, her husband hires Bobby to kill her. Later, she hires Bobby to kill the husband.
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Nick Nolte | Jennifer Lopez | Claire Danes | Sean Penn
As: Doug Holt
In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.
Directed by: Pat O'Connor
Stars: Liv Tyler | Joaquin Phoenix | Jennifer Connelly | Joanna Going | Billy Crudup
As: Jimmy Emmett
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Stars: Joaquin Phoenix | Nicole Kidman | Matt Dillon | Casey Affleck | Illeana Douglas
As: Garry Buckman-Lampkin
The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the "black sheep" of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.
Stars: Dianne Wiest | Mary Steenburgen | Steve Martin | Jason Robards | Rick Moranis
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Anthony Denis Davidson (Hemel Hempstead, 1979. április 18.) brit autóversenyző, volt Formula–1-es pilóta, 2002 és 2009 között több csapat is alkalmazta.

Pályafutása

1987-ben lett gokartversenyező. Hazája bajnokságágán túl észak-amerikai és európai sorozatokban is részt vett. Három alkalommal (1993, 1994, 1995) nyerte meg a brit bajnokságot, valamint egyszer az olasz bajnokságot. Második helyezett volt az 1996-os Formula A Európa-bajnokságon.

1999-ben és 2000-ben Formula Ford futamokon versenyzett. Második évadjában második helyezett lett a brit Formula Ford bajnokságban, megnyerte a Formula Ford fesztivált Brands Hatchben és megkapta a McLaren év felfedezettje díját.

2001-ben a brit Formula–3-as bajnokságban szerepelt, ahol csapattársa, Szató Takuma mögött a második helyen zárta az összetett értékelést.

Formula–1

BAR és Minardi

2000 decemberében aláírt a BAR-istállóval a csapat tesztpliótai szerepéről. Anthony így a 2001-es és a 2002-es szezon alatt az alakulat egyik tesztversenyzője volt. A 2002-es idény közepén azonban a Minardi-istálló megelégelte versenyzője, Alex Yoong gyenge szereplését, és miután a maláj versenyző német nagydíjon sem tudta kvalifikálni magát a futamra, a csapat Davidsont kérte fel a helyére. Eredeti tervek szerint a szintén brit Justin Wilson kapta volna meg ezt a lehetőséget, ám magassága akadályt jelentett számára a Minardi PS02-es vezetésében. Anthony két futamon vehetett részt, azonban mind a magyar, mind a belga versenyen kiesett, mindkétszer saját hibájából. Az olasz nagydíjon már újra Yoong vezette a csapat autóját.

2004-ben és 2005-ben is a BAR tesztpilótája volt. A 2004-es szezon összes versenyén jelen volt mint harmadik számú pilóta. Minden alkalommal részt vett a futamokat megelőző pénteki szabadedzéseken, ahol több alkalommal ő volt a leggyorsabb, és az edzések nagy részében a mezőny elejében zárt. A 2005-ös idényben már csak mint tesztpilóta szerepelt az alakulatnál, valamint indult egy futamon. Szatót helyettesítette a maláj nagydíjon ám két kör megtétele után motorhiba miatt kiesett.

A BAR-istálló 2006-ra megszűnt és helyét a Honda vette át a sorozatban. Davidson az új néven szereplő csapatnál maradt és a 2004-es évhez hasonlóan ezúttal is a futamokat megelőző szabadedzéseken vett részt. Ezeken a teszteken többször ő volt a leggyorsabb.

Super Aguri

2006 novemberében a Super Aguri bejelentette, hogy Szató mellett Anthony lesz a csapat másik pilótája a 2007-es szezonban. Az év folyamán egyszer sem végzett pontszerző helyen, legjobb eredménye három tizenegyedik pozíció a spanyol, a kanadai és az amerikai nagydíjakról. 2008-ban is maradt csapat versenyzője, ám csak a szezon első négy futamán vett részt. A spanyol verseny után ugyanis a Super Aguri anyagi problémákra hivatkozva kiszállt a Formula–1-ből.

Brawn

2009-ben a Brawn GP tesztpilótája volt.

Sportautózás

Davidson már 2003-ban is részt vett hosszútávú futamokon. Jelen volt a Le Mans-i 24 óráson, valamint az Amerikai Le Mans széria két futamán is indult. Formula–1-es karrierje alatt azonban nem vett részt ilyen versenyeken, majd 2009-ben az Aston Martin Racing alakulatában, Jos Verstappen és Darren Turner társaként újfent rajthoz állt a Le Mans-i 24 óráson.

2010-ben a Peugeot gyári csapatának versenyzője, ahol Marc Gené és Alexander Wurz váltótársa. Az év elején megnyerték a Sebringi 12 órás futamot. Anthony a címvédőkkel, Marc-al és Alexanderel egy autóban volt ott a Le Mans-i versenyen is, júniusban.

2011-re továbbra is a Peugeot 908-asával versenyzett és 3 alkalommal ért fel a dobogó legfelső fokára, ezzel is segítve a gyártót az Interkontinentális Le Mans-kupa megnyeréséhez. Ezt követően az alakulat kiszállt a sportautózásból és Davidson 2012-ben aláírt az újonnan megalapult WEC-be a gyári Toyotához. A Le Mans-i 24 óráson összeért Piergiuseppe Perazzini AF Corse Ferrari 458 Italia GTC-jével, majd a Toyota TS030 hibridje a levegőbe emelkedett és nagy erővel a szalagkorlátnak csapódott. Davidsont kórházba szállították, ahol megállapították, hogy a hátának tizenegyedik és tizenkettedik mellkasi csigolyája eltört. Egy évvel később minden futamon rajthoz állt és egy összetett 3., valamint egy Le Mans-i 2. helyet ért el Sébastien Buemi és Stéphane Sarrazin társaként.

2014-ben a vadonatúj TS040 Hybrid volánja mögött négy győzelemmel és további három pódiummal egyéni bajnokká avanzsált Buemi mellett. Következő győzelmét csak két szezonnal később, a 2017-es évadnyitó Silverstone-i 6 óráson ünnepelhette. A COTA versenyt "személyes okokra" hivatkozva kihagyta. A 2018–19-es "szuperszezonra" Fernando Alonso váltotta, viszont a japán márka továbbra is számított Davidsonra, akit teszt- és tartalékpilótának alkalmaztak. A kiírás harmadik fordulójától az LMP2-es DragonSpeeddel állt rajthoz, majd ezt követően a Jota csapatához szerződött. 2021. október 30-án a bahreini 6 órást követően bejelentette visszavonulását.

Eredményei

Teljes Formula–1-es eredménysorozata

Le Mans-i 24 órás autóverseny

Teljes FIA World Endurance Championship eredménysorozata

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A video published by the Israeli Defense Forces showing a Palestinian medic acknowledging that she was acting as a "human shield" is said to be a haphazardly edited fake made to justify her death.
On June 1, an Israeli sniper killed Razan al-Najjar, an unarmed Palestinian paramedic who helped wounded protesters during the weeks-long March of Return demonstrations along the fence separating Gaza and Israel.
Following the incident, a number of Israeli government and army officials — including the IDF's official Twitter account — posted a series of tweets saying that Gaza's Hamas movement used Razan and others as "human shields" for protesters.
All tweets included a video in which Razan gives an interview and identifies herself. It then cuts to her saying "I am a human shield" in Arabic.
"I am Razan al-Najjar. I am here on the frontlines and I act as a human shield," the English subtitles read.
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) 7 июня 2018 г.
"This medic incited by Hamas to give up her life for their goals," the video captions said.
"Razan al-Najjar is not the angel of mercy that Hamas propaganda attempts to portray," the IDF's Arabic language spokesperson Avichay Adraee wrote on Twitter.
"Her admission that she is a 'human shield' for the inciting rioters proves how Hamas uses the entire Gaza population as ammunition for its aims and for Iran's aims," he added.
While it is obvious that the IDF's version of the interview is cut short, the longer clip has become available on Al Mayadeen News Youtube channel. On the longer cut, the medic's words, translated by The Independent, are, "I am Razan al-Najjar. I am here on the frontlines and I act as a rescuing human shield to protect and save the wounded at the frontlines."
Many on the internet are now calling the IDF's video into doubt. The Independent credits Israeli-American writer Mairav Zonszein with specifically articulating the accusation.
"The IDF always accuses Palestinians and Israeli human rights orgs of editing documentation of its human rights abuses. But it edited this video of Razan al-Najjar to discredit her after murdering her. Absolutely despicable and hypocritical," he wrote in his Twitter account.
— Mairav Zonszein (@MairavZ) 7 июня 2018 г.
The IDF has not yet responded to the accusations.


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Khan al-Amar Deux: A second illegal Bedouin outpost emerges
An overhead shot of a second illegal Bedouin outpost near Khan al-Amar in Judea. (Regavim)
(Regavim)
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A second Bedouin outpost, built with European Union funding only a few hundred feet away from Khan al-Ahmar, is the newest front in the protracted battle for control of the Adumim region in Judea.
By World Israel News Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised "in the very near future" to evacuate the illegal Bedouin outpost known as Khan al-Ahmar situated at a strategically sensitive place along Highway 1.
Now, it has become clear that another Bedouin outpost, built with European Union funding only a few hundred feet away from Khan al-Ahmar and the subject of two separate High Court petitions, is about to become the newest front in the protracted battle for control of the Adumim region.
In 2015, the nonprofit group Regavim petitioned the Ministry of Defense to enforce demolition orders that had been issued for this particular illegal outpost. At the time, the Ministry of Defense announced that the cluster of illegal structures is high on the list of enforcement priorities and would be demolished shortly.
The Palestinians petitioned the High Court to freeze the demolition, and Regavim submitted a counter-petition demanding that the Ministry of Defense fulfill its commitment.
Last week, the State responded to the Palestinians' petition, informing the High Court that the Ministry of Defense and the residents of the squatters' camp had agreed to negotiations, examining options for legalizing the outpost in its present location, or exploring possible relocation sites if necessary.
The residents, who are being represented in Israel's Supreme Court by Palestinian Authority attorneys, have made it clear that they are willing to negotiate only regarding the legalization of the outpost in its present location, and will not consider any offers for relocation.
Regavim notes that legalizing the outpost in its present location, or even allowing protracted negotiations, would mean that the plans for a new road would have to be scrapped or, at the very least, postponed for many years.
Yishai Hemo, Regavim's Director of Operation in Judea and Samaria, stressed that "the network of illegal outposts along Highway 1 is not simply haphazard illegal construction to which the State is turning a blind eye; the illegal outposts are, as the Ministry of Defense recently admitted, tools in the Palestinian Authority's calculated, systematic program of land-seizure in strategic locations, aimed at chocking off the growth of Jewish communities and taking control of Area C."
"The fact that the Ministry of Defense under Avigdor Liberman was willing to negotiate the legalization of outposts in this sort of location amounts to Israeli approval for Palestinian control of these areas, " said Hemo. "The State of Israel cannot allow the Palestinians to control Highway 1."
The High Court of Justice is expected to hear the petitions on "Khan al Ahmar 2" in the coming weeks.
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Tim Hortons:
Tim Hortons Inc. Announces 2013 First Quarter Results
By: Tim Hortons | 8 Shares 47 Reads
Global foodservices and beverage leader Marc Caira appointed new President and CEO
New products performing well; first quarter sales constrained by weather and challenging industry conditions
(Unaudited. All amounts in Canadian dollars and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.)
Financial & Sales Highlights
Performance Q1 2013 Q1 2012 %
Year-over-
Total revenues $ 731.5 $ 721.3 1.4%
Operating income $ 127.9 $ 131.6 (2.8)%
Adjusted operating income (1) $ 137.4 $ 131.6 4.4%
Effective tax rate 27.7% 27.7%
Net income attributable to THI $ 86.2 $ 88.8 (2.9)%
attributable to THI ("EPS") (2) $ 0.56 $ 0.56 (0.4)%
Fully diluted shares 153.5 157.5 (2.5)%
(All numbers in millions, except EPS and effective tax rate. All numbers rounded.)
(1) Adjusted operating income is a non-GAAP measure, and excludes a $9.5 million charge for corporate reorganization expenses in Q1 2013. Please refer to "Information on non-GAAP Measure" and the reconciliation information in footnote (5) of this release for details of reconciling items.
(2) The impact of corporate reorganization expenses on EPS was $0.05 in Q1 2013.
Same-Store Sales (3) Q1 2013 Q1 2012
U.S. (0.3)%
(0.5)% 5.2%
(3) Includes average same-store sales at Franchised and Company-operated locations open for 13 months or more. Substantially all of our restaurants are franchised.
Global foodservices and beverage executive Marc Caira appointed President and CEO, will commence his duties with the Company on July 2nd, 2013
Continued challenges due to economy and weather, but Panini sandwich and single-serve coffee platforms contributed positively to first quarter sales
Operating income of $127.9 million in the quarter. Operating income and EPS impacted by $9.5 million ($0.05 per share) in corporate reorganization expenses; adjusted operating income(1), which excludes this impact, grew 4.4%
New 5-year agreement signed to develop up to 100 restaurants in Saudi Arabia
Announced extension of single-serve coffee offering to include K-Cup® brewer-compatible capsules
OAKVILLE, ON, May 8, 2013 // PRNewswire // - Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX: THI, NYSE: THI) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2013.
"While it was a soft quarter as expected, we are taking important steps to continue to expand and enhance our system, improve the guest experience and build value for our shareholders. I'm delighted that today we have announced Marc Caira will be joining us as our new President and CEO. Marc, a longtime senior Nestlé executive, has a keen understanding of the global foodservices industry, and specifically the hot beverage and food sectors, that is second to none. We look forward to his leadership as we continue to hone our strategies to support future growth and fulfill our ongoing commitment to generating strong shareholder returns," said Paul House , executive chairman, president and CEO.
All percentage increases and decreases represent year-over-year changes for the first quarter of 2013 compared to the first quarter of 2012, unless otherwise noted.
Systemwide sales(4) increased 3.2% on a constant currency basis. This growth was driven by new restaurant development in Canada and the U.S., with net growth of 246 restaurants systemwide in the past year.
Our total revenues increased 1.4% to $731.5 million, compared to $721.3 million last year. The revenue growth rate was below that of systemwide sales due to a 2.0% decline in distribution sales, the largest component of revenues.
Distribution sales were impacted by lower commodity prices, which were also reflected in lower cost of sales. We typically pass commodity price increases and decreases on to our owners, but there can be variability in timing of when we pass through these costs quarter-to-quarter. The decrease was partially offset by the growth in systemwide sales.
Rents and royalties increased 4.0% in the first quarter, driven primarily by growth in the number of systemwide restaurants. Franchise fees grew 13.5%, due to a higher number of renovations during the quarter, partially offset by fewer restaurant sales, as we opened more restaurants under operating agreements. Variable interest entities ("VIEs") sales were up 11.2%, driven by an increase in the number of non-owned restaurants, primarily in the U.S., that were consolidated for accounting purposes.
Total costs and expenses were up 2.4%, with increases in operating expenses and corporate reorganization expenses offsetting decreases in cost of sales and general and administrative expenses. Absent the corporate reorganization expenses, total costs and expenses would have increased by 0.8%.
Cost of sales declined by 0.8% due to the reduced commodity prices, partially offset by increased VIE cost of sales. Operating expenses increased by 14.9%, due largely to increased depreciation and rent expenses associated with the new properties added to the system. Higher property maintenance expenses and the depreciation impact of the digital menu board program also contributed to the increase.
Franchise fee costs grew by 11.2%, due to increased renovation activity, partially offset by fewer restaurant sales. General and administrative expenses were down 6.7% due to lower salaries and benefits, driven by lower stock-based compensation expense and vacancies expected to be filled in coming months, partially offset by the favourable timing of certain benefit costs in the first quarter of 2012.
At the end of the first quarter of 2013, we completed the implementation of the new organizational structure we began in the second half of 2012. We incurred $9.5 million of corporate reorganization expenses in the quarter, consisting primarily of termination costs, professional fees and other costs.
First quarter operating income of $127.9 million was down by 2.8% compared to $131.6 million a year earlier. The decrease was largely attributable to the corporate reorganization expenses. Adjusted operating income(5), which excludes the impact of the corporate reorganization expenses, increased 4.4% to $137.4 million. (Please refer to "Information on non-GAAP Measure" below for a reconciliation of adjusted operating income to operating income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure).
Net income attributable to Tim Hortons Inc. in the first quarter was $86.2 million, a decrease of 2.9% compared to $88.8 million last year. The decrease resulted from reduced operating income, which was significantly impacted by the corporate reorganization expenses.
EPS of $0.56 was flat compared to the first quarter of last year. The decrease in net income attributable to THI was largely offset by the positive, cumulative impact of our share repurchase program. On average we had 2.5% fewer fully-diluted common shares outstanding in the first quarter compared to the same period last year. The corporate reorganization expenses incurred in the first quarter of 2013 reduced EPS by approximately $0.05.
Segmented Performance Commentary
Changes to Reportable Segments
Effective in the first quarter of 2013, we revised our reportable segments to align with the roles and responsibilities within our new corporate structure. Our three reportable segments are the Canada business unit, the U.S. business unit, and Corporate services. The two business units comprise restaurant-related operations, including rents and royalties, sales of product through our supply chain and an allocation of supply chain income based on the unit's respective systemwide sales, franchise fees, corporate restaurants, and business-unit-related general and administrative expenses. Our business unit results exclude the effect of VIEs.
Corporate services consists of services supporting the business units, including general and administrative expenses, and manufacturing and distribution activities. The results of our International operations, which are not significant, are included in Corporate services. Previously, the results of manufacturing and distribution activities were included within their respective geographic segment. Additionally, we have revised the allocation of shared restaurant services between the Canadian and U.S. business units.
We have reclassified the segment data for the first quarter of 2012 to conform to the current period's presentation. Further details are included in the Management's Discussion and Analysis section of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2013 ("Form 10-Q"), filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian Securities Administrators.
Overall Commentary
The operating environment remained challenging in the first quarter. In Canada, we believe consumer confidence and discretionary spending have been negatively impacted by rising unemployment, high consumer debt and the cooling housing market. U.S. consumers are also facing elevated unemployment relative to pre-recessionary levels, as well as concerns arising from changes to fiscal policy. In response to the low-growth environment, competitive activity in the consumer sector remains intense, impacting the performance of many participants in the sector.
Our same-store sales results were negatively affected by the inclusion of both New Year's Day and the Easter weekend in the first quarter of 2013, as these holidays fell within different reporting periods in 2012. In both Canada and the U.S., we also had very strong prior year comparables in 2012, which benefited in part from unseasonably warm winter weather in our largest markets during the first quarter of last year. In comparison, we experienced more traditional winter weather throughout the first quarter of 2013.
We have a number of initiatives planned for the balance of fiscal 2013 which we believe will help drive same-store sales growth in both Canada and the U.S., including marketing, promotional and operational programs and ongoing menu innovation. We will also continue to focus on our long-term initiatives to increase capacity, such as our drive-thru enhancements currently planned at more than 1,000 locations in Canada including new menu boards and, in some cases, order station relocations and double order stations.
Same-store sales in our Canadian segment declined by 0.3% in the first quarter. A higher average cheque, driven by both pricing and product mix, was offset by a decrease in transactions. Panini sandwiches and single-serve coffee, both introduced late last year, positively contributed to same-store sales in the quarter, helping to offset a decrease in hot beverage sales. New products introduced in the first quarter, including flatbread Breakfast Panini sandwiches and vanilla bean lattes, were well received, but did not have a significant impact on same-store sales results due to the timing of their launch towards the end of the quarter.
Operating income in the Canadian segment was $145.8 million, a decrease of 1.0% compared to $147.2 million in the first quarter last year. Systemwide sales growth of 2.5% in Canada led to increased rents and royalties revenues, but this was more than offset by increased operating expenses driven by an overall increase in the number of properties owned or leased, and higher support costs related to property maintenance. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in supply chain income, driven by the growth in systemwide sales. Systemwide transactions experienced a slight decline, due largely, we believe, to general operating conditions.
We opened 24 restaurants in Canada during the quarter.
U.S. same-store sales declined by 0.5%. A higher average cheque, due primarily to pricing, was offset by a decline in same-store transactions. Systemwide transactions continued to increase, reflecting the ongoing development of new restaurants, which also drove systemwide sales growth of 7.8%.
In the U.S., the weather had a negative effect on sales of both our cold specialty drinks and our Cold Stone Creamery products.
Operating income in the U.S. segment was $0.9 million, a decrease of $0.7 million from the first quarter of 2012. Rents and royalties revenues increased, driven by systemwide sales growth, but were more than offset by an increase in relief primarily related to restaurants opened in fiscal 2012 and higher operating expenses resulting from the expansion of the system and increased renovation activity. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in supply chain income, driven by the growth in systemwide sales.
We opened 8 restaurants in the U.S. during the quarter.
The Corporate services segment incurred an operating loss of $10.7 million, compared to a loss of $18.8 million in the first quarter of 2012. The improvement was driven by income from distribution services, resulting from operational improvements, the timing of certain expenses, and variability related to commodity cost volatility which is expected to reverse in the latter part of fiscal 2013. Also contributing to the reduced operating loss were lower general and administrative expenses, as described above. Other income, related primarily to a corporate property sale in the first quarter of 2013, was also recognized in Corporate services.
We opened 3 restaurants in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) during the quarter.
Significant Developments & Initiatives
Marc Caira appointed President and CEO, related board changes announced
Marc Caira has been appointed President and CEO effective July 2nd, 2013. Mr. Caira, a Canadian, 59, was most recently Global CEO of Nestlé Professional and a member of the Executive Board of Nestlé SA, the world's largest food and beverage company, and recognized leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Nestlé Professional is one of the world's largest organizations in the hot and cold beverage and food industry, operating in approximately 100 countries.
He will replace Paul House , who will become non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors at the effective time of Mr. Caira's appointment. Mr. House has led the Company since May of 2011 serving as Executive Chairman, President and CEO. Mr. Caira will be nominated for election as a director at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 9th, 2013, in accordance with applicable requirements, instead of Mr. Ronald Osborne , who sadly passed away on April 9th. The Board of Directors has commenced a search process for two replacement directors, and has retained a highly-regarded search firm to conduct the process.
"We are delighted to announce Marc's appointment as President and CEO. His knowledge and experience in the global foodservices and beverage industry, and his strong leadership, make him the ideal person to lead the Company into the future. We are also indebted to Paul House for his significant ongoing commitment and contributions to the organization, and are pleased that he will take on the exclusive role of Chairman," said Frank Iacobucci , lead director.
Saudi Arabia area development agreement signed
The Company has signed an area development agreement (ADA) with Apparel FZCO ("Apparel") to develop up to 100 Tim Hortons multi-format restaurants in Saudi Arabia over the next 5 years. This ADA complements the existing agreement with Dubai-based Apparel to open up to 120 restaurants over 5 years in the GCC including United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. A total of 27 restaurants have been opened in these markets, with a total of 20 locations planned in 2013. Development in Saudi Arabia will be managed by Apparel and will focus on major urban markets, with opportunity for development beyond the initial 100 targeted locations. We continue to assess additional international markets for development in various regions of the world as part of our international strategy.
Tim Hortons to launch new K-Cup® compatible single-serve coffee platform
Following the successful 2012 launch of the Company's single-serve coffee offering on the TASSIMO® system, we have reached an agreement to introduce premium Tim Hortons coffee on the Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee RealCup™ platform. The RealCup™ system uses a unique filter design that is compatible with K-Cup® brewers, but is not affiliated with K-Cup® or Keurig®. Under the terms of the agreement, Tim Hortons premium-blend coffee and decaf coffee will be sold in Tim Hortons restaurants in Canada and the U.S., and online in a single-serve format. This market introduction, anticipated in July of this year, will provide access to approximately half of the Canadian market not currently reached by our existing single-serve coffee offering.
Board declares dividend payment of $0.26 per common share
The Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per common share, payable on June 7th, 2013 to shareholders of record as of May 23rd, 2013. Dividends are declared and paid in Canadian dollars to all shareholders with Canadian resident addresses. For U.S. resident shareholders, dividends paid will be converted to U.S. dollars based on prevailing exchange rates at the time of conversion by Tim Hortons for registered shareholders and by Clearing and Depository Services Inc. for beneficial shareholders.
The Tim Hortons annual meeting of shareholders will be held on Thursday, May 9th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. (EDT). A live web cast of the meeting, including presentation material, will be available at www.timhortons-invest.com in the Events and Presentations section, where an archive of the web cast and presentation material will also be available for a period of one year.
Tim Hortons conference call today at 2:30 p.m. (EDT) Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
Tim Hortons will host a conference call today to discuss first quarter results, scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. (EDT). The dial-in number is (416) 641-6712 or (800) 773-0497. No access code is required. A simultaneous web cast of the call, including presentation material, will be available at www.timhortons-invest.com. A replay of the call will be available until May 15th, 2013 and can be accessed at (416) 626-4100 or (800) 558-5253. The call replay reservation number is 21655853. The call and presentation material will also be archived for a period of one year in the Events and Presentations section.
Certain information in this news release, particularly information regarding future economic performance, finances, and plans, expectations and objectives of management, and other information, constitutes forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We refer to all of these as forward-looking statements. Various factors including competition in the quick service segment of the food service industry, general economic conditions and others described as "risk factors" in the Company's 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 21st, 2013, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be filed on May 8th, 2013 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian Securities Administrators, could affect the Company's actual results and cause such results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this news release, which speak only as to management's expectations as of the date hereof.
Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, assumptions about: the absence of an adverse event or condition that damages our strong brand position and reputation; the absence of a material increase in competition or in volume or type of competitive activity within the quick service restaurant segment of the food service industry; general worldwide economic conditions; cost and availability of commodities; the ability to retain our senior management team or the inability to attract and retain new qualified personnel; continuing positive working relationships with the majority of the Company's restaurant owners; the absence of any material adverse effects arising as a result of litigation; and there being no significant change in the Company's ability to comply with current or future regulatory requirements.
We are presenting this information for the purpose of informing you of management's current expectations regarding these matters, and this information may not be appropriate for any other purpose. We assume no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements after they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Please review the Company's Safe Harbor Statement at www.timhortons.com/en/about/safeharbor.html.
(4) Total systemwide sales growth includes restaurant level sales at both Company and Franchised restaurants. Approximately 99.6% of our systemwide restaurants were franchised as at March 31st, 2013. Systemwide sales growth is determined using a constant exchange rate where noted, to exclude the effects of foreign currency translation. U.S. dollar sales are converted to Canadian dollar amounts using the average exchange rate of the base year for the period covered. For the first quarter of 2013, systemwide sales on a constant currency basis increased 3.2% compared to the first quarter of 2012. Systemwide sales are important to understanding our business performance as they impact our franchise royalties and rental income, as well as our distribution income. Changes in systemwide sales are driven by changes in average same-store sales and changes in the number of systemwide restaurants, and are ultimately driven by consumer demand.
We believe systemwide sales and same-store sales growth provide meaningful information to investors regarding the size of our system, the overall health and financial performance of the system, and the strength of our brand and restaurant owner base, which ultimately impacts our consolidated and segmented financial performance. Franchised restaurant sales are not generally included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (except for certain non-owned restaurants consolidated in accordance with applicable accounting rules). The amount of systemwide sales impacts our rental and royalties revenues, as well as distribution revenues.
(5) Information on non-GAAP Measure
Adjusted operating income is a non-GAAP measure. See below reconciliations for adjusting items to calculate adjusted operating income. Management uses adjusted operating income to assist in the evaluation of year-over-year performance, and believes that it will be helpful to investors as a measure of underlying operational growth rates. This non-GAAP measure is not intended to replace the presentation of our financial results in accordance with GAAP. The Company's use of the term adjusted operating income may differ from similar measures reported by other companies. The reconciliation of operating income, a GAAP measure, to adjusted operating income, a non-GAAP measure, is set forth in the table below:
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income
Operating income $ 127.9 $ 131.6
Add: Corporate reorganization expenses 9.5 -
Adjusted operating income(i) $ 137.4 $ 131.6
All numbers rounded
(i) Includes operating income for non-owned restaurants consolidated pursuant to applicable accounting rules and from the Tim Hortons Advertising and Promotion Fund (Canada) of $1.3 million and $1.5 million in the first quarters of 2013 and 2012, respectively, which decreased adjusted operating income growth by 0.2%.
Tim Hortons Inc. Overview
Tim Hortons is one of the largest publicly-traded restaurant chains in North America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada. Operating in the quick service segment of the restaurant industry, Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, espresso-based hot and cold specialty drinks, including lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots, specialty teas and fruit smoothies, home-style soups, fresh Panini and classic sandwiches, wraps, hot breakfast sandwiches and fresh baked goods, including our trademark donuts. As of March 31st, 2013, Tim Hortons had 4,288 systemwide restaurants, including 3,453 in Canada, 808 in the United States and 27 in the Gulf Cooperation Council. More information about the Company is available at www.timhortons.com.
TIM HORTONS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data)
First quarter ended
March 31, 2013 April 1, 2012 $ Change % Change
Sales $523,887 $523,302 $585 0.1%
Franchise revenues
Rents and royalties 187,454 180,186 7,268 4.0%
Franchise fees 20,196 17,796 2,400 13.5%
207,650 197,982 9,668 4.9%
TOTAL REVENUES 731,537 721,284 10,253 1.4%
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of sales 461,354 464,920 (3,566) (0.8%)
Operating expenses 75,733 65,925 9,808 14.9%
Franchise fee costs 22,552 20,282 2,270 11.2%
General and administrative expenses 38,668 41,423 (2,755) (6.7%)
Equity income (3,349) (3,246) (103) 3.2%
Corporate reorganization expenses 9,475 0 9,475 n/m
Other (income) expense, net (813) 357 (1,170) n/m
TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES, NET 603,620 589,661 13,959 2.4%
OPERATING INCOME 127,917 131,623 (3,706) (2.8%)
Interest expense (8,663) (7,898) (765) 9.7%
Interest income 928 711 217 30.5%
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 120,182 124,436 (4,254) (3.4%)
Income taxes 33,259 34,457 (1,198) (3.5%)
Net income 86,923 89,979 (3,056) (3.4%)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 752 1,200 (448) (37.3%)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO TIM HORTONS INC. $86,171 $88,779 ($2,608) (2.9%)
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Tim Hortons Inc. $0.56 $0.57 ($0.01) (0.5%)
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Tim Hortons Inc. $0.56 $0.56 $0.00 (0.4%)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in thousands) - Basic 153,091 156,993 (3,902) (2.5%)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in thousands) - Diluted 153,548 157,490 (3,942) (2.5%)
Dividends per common share $0.26 $0.21 $0.05
n/m - not meaningful
(all numbers rounded)
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)
Cash and cash equivalents $74,641 $120,139
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 104,021 150,574
Notes receivable, net 5,932 7,531
Deferred income taxes 7,758 7,142
Inventories and other, net 108,796 107,000
Advertising fund restricted assets 43,543 45,337
Property and equipment, net 1,570,769 1,553,308
Intangible assets, net 3,423 3,674
Deferred income taxes 10,716 10,559
Equity investments 41,644 41,268
Other assets 71,326 64,796
Total assets $2,259,378 $2,284,179
Accounts payable $134,391 $169,762
Salaries and wages 13,969 21,477
Taxes 15,002 8,391
Other 149,581 197,871
Deferred income taxes 581 197
Advertising fund liabilities 44,542 44,893
Current portion of long-term obligations 19,337 20,781
Long-term obligations
Long-term debt 358,470 359,471
Long-term debt - Advertising fund 46,411 46,849
Capital leases 107,725 104,383
Other long-term liabilities 113,020 109,614
Total long-term obligations 635,675 630,716
Equity of Tim Hortons Inc.
Common shares
$2.84 stated value per share, Authorized: unlimited shares,
Issued: 153,404,839 shares 435,033 435,033
Common shares held in Trust, at cost: 314,334 and 316,923 shares, respectively (13,247) (13,356)
Contributed surplus 11,516 10,970
Retained earnings 939,853 893,619
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (128,408) (139,028)
Total equity of Tim Hortons Inc. 1,244,747 1,187,238
Noncontrolling interests 1,553 2,853
Total equity 1,246,300 1,190,091
Total liabilities and equity $2,259,378 $2,284,179
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED FROM (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $86,923 $89,979
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 35,638 30,956
Stock-based compensation expense 7,387 7,181
Deferred income taxes (1,113) 303
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 46,766 44,630
Accounts receivable (37,849) (19,799)
Inventories and other (5,331) (11,148)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (87,073) (70,481)
Taxes 6,597 (12,572)
Other (3,741) 7,329
Net cash provided from operating activities 48,204 66,378
CASH FLOWS (USED IN) PROVIDED FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (47,479) (34,269)
Capital expenditures - Advertising fund (2,761) (14,014)
Other investing activities 1,601 960
Net cash (used in) investing activities (48,639) (47,323)
CASH FLOWS (USED IN) PROVIDED FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repurchase of common shares 0 (86,416)
Dividend payments to common shareholders (39,885) (33,046)
Short-term borrowings 0 25,000
Principal payments on long-term debt obligations (4,488) (2,045)
Other financing activities (1,414) 9,736
Net cash (used in) financing activities (45,787) (86,771)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 724 (1,011)
(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (45,498) (68,727)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 120,139 126,497
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $74,641 $57,770
SEGMENT REPORTING
Canada $593,673 $599,883
U.S. 44,448 38,429
Corporate services 4,125 4,471
Total reportable segments 642,246 642,783
Variable interest entities 89,291 78,501
Total $731,537 $721,284
SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
U.S. 910 1,654
Corporate services (10,665) (18,785)
Variable interest entities 1,326 1,528
Corporate reorganization expenses (9,475) 0
Consolidated Operating Income 127,917 131,623
Interest, net (7,735) (7,187)
Income before income taxes $120,182 $124,436
(1) Inter-segment revenues have been eliminated.
Consolidated Sales is comprised of:
Distribution sales $431,151 $439,728 ($8,577) (2.0)%
Company-operated restaurant sales 5,976 5,560 416 7.5%
Sales from variable interest entities 86,760 78,014 8,746 11.2%
Total Sales $523,887 $523,302 $585 0.1%
Consolidated Cost of sales is comprised of:
Distribution cost of sales $375,553 $389,948 ($14,395) (3.7)%
Company-operated restaurant cost of sales 7,010 6,080 930 15.3%
Cost of sales of variable interest entities 78,791 68,892 9,899 14.4%
Total Cost of sales $461,354 $464,920 ($3,566) (0.8)%
SYSTEMWIDE RESTAURANT COUNT
Increase/ Increase/
As at As at (Decrease) As at (Decrease)
March 31, 2013 December 30, 2012 From Year End April 1, 2012 From Prior Year
Company-operated 15 18 (3) 16 (1)
Franchised - standard and non-standard 3,312 3,294 18 3,179 133
Franchised - self-serve kiosks 126 124 2 120 6
Total 3,453 3,436 17 3,315 138
% Franchised 99.6% 99.5% 99.5%
Company-operated 2 4 (2) 7 (5)
Franchised - standard and non-standard 626 621 5 549 77
Franchised - self-serve kiosks 180 179 1 165 15
Total 808 804 4 721 87
International (Gulf Cooperation Council)
Franchised - standard and non-standard 27 24 3 6 21
Total 27 24 3 6 21
% Franchised 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Total system
Income Statement Definitions
Sales Sales include Distribution sales, sales from company-operated restaurants, and sales from consolidated Non-owned restaurants. Distribution sales comprise sales of products (including a minimal amount of manufacturing product sales to third parties), supplies, and restaurant equipment outside of initial restaurant establishment or renovations (see "Franchise Fees") that are shipped directly from our warehouses or by third-party distributors to restaurants or retailers through our supply chain. Sales from company-operated restaurants and consolidated Non-owned restaurants comprise restaurant-level sales to our customers. The consolidation of Non-owned restaurants essentially replaces our rents and royalties with restaurant sales, which are included in VIEs' sales.
Rents and royalties Includes royalties and rental revenues earned, net of relief, and certain advertising levies associated with our Canadian Advertising Fund relating primarily to the Expanded Menu Board Program.
Franchise fees Includes license fees and equipment packages, at initiation of a restaurant and in connection with the renewal or renovation, and revenues related to master license agreements.
Cost of sales Cost of sales includes costs associated with the management of our supply chain, including cost of goods, direct labour and depreciation, as well as the cost of goods delivered by third-party distributors to restaurants for which we manage the supply chain logistics, and for canned coffee sold through grocery stores. Cost of sales also includes food, paper and labour costs of Company-operated restaurants and consolidated Non-owned restaurants.
Operating expenses Includes rent expense related to properties leased to restaurant owners and other property-related costs including depreciation. Also included are certain operating expenses related to our distribution business such as warehouse technology costs and utilities, and product development costs.
Franchise fee costs Includes the cost of equipment sold to restaurant owners at the commencement or in connection with the renovation of their restaurant business, including training and other costs necessary to assist with a successful restaurant opening, and/or the introduction of our Cold Stone Creamery® co-branding offering into existing locations. Also includes support costs related to project-related and/or operational initiatives.
General and administrative expenses Includes costs that cannot be directly related to generating revenue, including expenses associated with our corporate and administrative functions, depreciation of head office buildings and office equipment, and the majority of our information technology systems.
Corporate reorganization expenses Includes termination costs and professional fees related to the implementation of our new Corporate Centre and Business Unit organizational structure, as well as CEO transition costs.
Equity income Includes income from equity investments in partnerships and joint ventures and other minority investments over which we exercise significant influence. Equity income from these investments is considered to be an integrated part of our business operations and is therefore included in operating income.
Other (income) expense, net Includes (income) expenses that are not directly derived from the Company's primary businesses, such as foreign currency adjustments, gains and losses on asset sales, and other asset write-offs.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Relates to the consolidation of Non-owned restaurants pursuant to applicable accounting rules.
SOURCE Tim Hortons Inc.
Tim Hortons®, part of Restaurant Brands International, is one of North America's largest restaurant chains operating in the quick service segment.


It was 4am on Monday morning, when I climbed into the back of our truck with over twenty other missionaries. We had a roof, but no walls or glass windows, so the winter air became a buffeting wind as our vehicle set into motion. Some huddled into their sleeping bags and took naps. I kept the core of my body warm enough under my fleece and jacket, and for the time we spent on paved roads, by leaning forward for cover behind the front seats.
Our only stops were for picking up translators/co-laborers in Livingstone, and then a few bathroom stops as needed. It was estimated to be a 14 hour drive. By the time the sun was rising, we already left the smooth highway and were on a dirt road headed deep into the Zambian bush.
I watched the brick walls and tin roofs of the villages we passed by gradually give way to mud and straw huts. I was in awe of the diversity of the landscape– acacia with leaves lifting up like clouds, verdant shrubs breaking up the pale gold and lime green gradient of tall grass, and occasional three-story tree trunks branching into a hundred cactus heads. The homes may be humble, but they blend into the natural scenery… and the same can be said for their wide fields of planted maize, sunflower, and cotton.
The grassland became a crowded forest, as we continued across several recently dried seasonal streams. A few times the foliage was too strong and thick, so my leader Casey or our translator Pastor Jerry would reach with a machete or axe to clear the trail overhead for our truck. Far more frequently, we simply pressed on through that canopy of vegetation, ducking in our seats to dodge the barrage of branches, and enduring (or in my case enjoying) the exhibition of insects this left on our laps. It did become wearying and uncomfortable over time.
But we made it. Casey said he saw hundreds of trees already cut by the locals to prepare our way, which shortened our journey to 12 hours. As soon as we parked, we were surrounded with a crowd of curious children. I shouted "Leza mubotu!", which means "God is good!" in the Tonga language. They were surprised, and with a translator's help responded "chindi chansey!" (all the time).
Though we still had to set up camp, prepare dinner, and sleep… in that moment we finally saw the first of these precious souls in Bombwe we traveled so far to love and serve. It was beautiful. For the Tuesday to Friday following, we were about to see Jesus advance His kingdom to so many others, changing this village's story in power– for present victory and into eternal glory.
As I shared in the last post, we jumped into this ministry after only a few days of debriefing. We were entrusted with the power of the simple Gospel, and our plan was likewise simple.
Our team split into small groups, each with a staff member and translator. We walked the distance from one hut to another, and every home pulled out stools for us to sit and talk… giving us time to know their story, their faith, and how to bless them.
I quickly realized that in Bombwe, most (but not all!) people knew of Jesus. There are Catholic, Pentacostal, Baptist, Church of Christ, and New Apostolic congregations meeting in long huts in this area. However, this degree of knowledge and prevalence of churches counted for very little– only the smallest minority could explain who Jesus actually is, with the vast majority knowing the Christ only in name and living unsure of their eternal salvation.
So we shared the Gospel with all to emphasize grace and encourage deeper faith. Despite humanity's downfall and Satan's deception, God loved us at our darkest… providing Jesus' sacrifice for our sin, but also His victory over death to make us new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17) and disarm the works of Satan (Hebrews 2:14). We shared some of our own testimonies for how the Lord changed our life stories, but mainly assured those in Bombwe that this same redemption and power belongs to them.
In this, I saw every one of my hopes/prayer requests answered beyond expectation. Zambians were eager to hear Good News and learn more of God's word. Me and my team were specially guided by the Holy Spirit– for the households we ministered to, the way we flowed together in speaking, and the cultural symbols we portrayed truth with. Sometimes we had opportunity just to join them in harvesting cotton or peanuts, which reinforced connection and reflected God's care for every detail of their life.
They prayed for Jesus' saving Lordship with us, received miraculous healing in His name before our eyes, and willingly gave up witch charms to be burnt even at great expense. In our final parting, the senior headman of the village expressed two things: 1) deep gratitude for the spiritual treasure shared in Bombwe, and 2) sincere readiness to take the baton of practicing and sharing the Gospel.
In total – counting a day of children's ministry at school, the hut-to-hut visits of all our teams, three night meetings around a fire, and an impromptu preaching session immediately after our soccer game ended with a shootout – we directly ministered to 1071 people, saw 626 salvations, prayed for 181 healings, and encountered 12 deliverances from demonic influence.
As for me, I'm definitely growing– in relationship building with others, confidence in my redeemed identity, and personal vision for the immense scale of our God's work in our world. I'm cherishing all this time I get to share with missions-minded people, but also working to balance this with time alone and recharging in the Word.
Our classes this week focused upon the fullness of this great salvation we carry, and considered the character God must build in us to serve long-term in ministry. Next week there are a number of different guest ministers flying in just to bless us from their experience. Also, King Mwantiyanvwa of Congo is staying at our base right now for this weekend! He leads the Lundo tribe which encompasses people groups in Congo, to Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. It's his first visit to Livingstone– a historical event that has chiefs assembled and Zambia's President perplexed, yet is no surprise to our King of Kings who stirred their hearts to worship and is so ready to bring revival to their nation.
When I return to Fresno, it will be my honor and joy to share specific names and stories of the expedition and those Zambian lives touched, along with all the other encounters still to come (can you believe I've only been here two weeks?). Until then, I'm committed to savoring this whole adventure, absorbing spiritual knowledge, practicing new disciplines, and preparing to advance Jesus's reign in two more upcoming expeditions.
Thank you!!! Thanks for reading, for believing, and praying to the glory of Jesus and empowering of our fellow believers in Bombwe, Zambia, and ultimately the ends of the earth.
that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.