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A bank is a financial institution and a financial intermediary that accepts deposits and channels those deposits into lending activities, either directly or through capital markets. A bank connects customers that have capital deficits to customers with capital surpluses.[citation needed]
Due to their critical status within the financial system and the economy[citation needed] generally, banks are highly regulated in most countries. Most banks operate under a system known as fractional reserve banking where they hold only a small reserve of the funds deposited and lend out the rest for profit. They are generally subject to minimum capital requirements which are based on an international set of capital standards, known as the Basel Accords.
The oldest bank still in existence is Monte dei Paschi di Siena, headquartered in Siena, Italy, which has been operating continuously since 1472.
Banking in the modern sense of the word can be traced to medieval and early Renaissance Italy, to the rich cities in the north like Florence, Venice and Genoa. The Bardi and Peruzzi families dominated banking in 14th century Florence, establishing branches in many other parts of Europe. Perhaps the most famous Italian bank was the Medici bank, set up by Giovanni Medici in 1397. The earliest known state deposit bank, Banco di San Giorgio (Bank of St. George), was founded in 1407 at Genoa, Italy.
Mahesh Babu (born Mahesh Babu Ghattamaneni on 9 August 1975) is an Indian film actor best known for his work in Telugu cinema. Born to actor Krishna, Mahesh Babu faced the camera at the age of four as a child artist in 1979's Needa. His first leading role was in the film Rajakumarudu, which was released in August 1999.
After playing the role of a young Kabaddi player in the 2003 blockbuster film Okkadu, Mahesh continued in this vein, gaining mass appeal and appearing in many successful films such as Murari (2001), Athadu (2005), Pokiri (2006), Dookudu (2011) and Business Man (2012). These accomplishments, have established him as one of the most sought after actors in Telugu Cinema. He was listed at 5th position among Times 50 Most Desirable Men for the year 2011 and at 12th place the year before.
Mahesh Babu has worked in nine films as a child artist and in seventeen films as a lead actor till date. He has won six Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, two Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Awards and two CineMAA Awards. In addition to the films, he also endorses several brands such as Thums Up, Navratna Oil, Univercell, Amrutanjan,Provogue,Idea, Vivel, Jos Alukkas and Santoor Soap in Andhra Pradesh.
Bipasha Basu (born 7 January 1979) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi language films. She has also worked in Telugu, Bengali and Tamil language films. She is a former model who had a successful modeling career before venturing into films.
She debuted in a negative role in Ajnabee (2001) which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her first commercial success was Raaz (2002). She was then noticed for her bold role in the erotic thriller film, Jism (2003). She starred in top grossing films like 2005's biggest hit – No Entry, Phir Hera Pheri (2006), Dhoom 2 (2006) – her biggest commercial success till date and Race (2008). Her performances in Apharan (2005), Corporate (2006), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) and Lamhaa (2010) won her multiple nominations for several awards. She is frequented in the media as a "sex symbol".
She has been nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress twice each along with one nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. Roles apart, she is also renowned for her item songs like "Phoonk De" in No Smoking (2007), and "Beedi" and "Namak Ishq Ka" in Omkara (2006). Basu is slated to make her international film debut with the 2012 Australian film Singularity.
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Plot: Based on the true story of Daniel Lugo ('Mark Wahlberg (I)' (qv)) a Miami bodybuilder who wants to live the American dream. He would like to have the money that other people have. So he enlists the help of fellow bodybuilder Adrian Doorbal ('Anthony Mackie' (qv)) and ex-convict, Christian bodybuilder Paul Doyle ('Dwayne Johnson (I)' (qv)). Their kidnapping and extortion scheme goes terribly wrong since they have muscles for brains and they're left to haphazardly try to hold onto the elusive American dream.
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Genres: Drama,Actors: Jonathan Samson (actor), Charoen Iamphungporn (producer), Kongkiat Khomsiri (writer), Kiatkamon Iamphungporn (producer), Aphiradee Iamphungporn (miscellaneous crew), Aphiradee Iamphungporn (producer), Kiatkamon Iamphungporn (producer), Isara Nadee (director), Namo Tongkumnerd (actor), Marsha Wattanapanich (actress), Phannipha Kabillikavanich (editor), Thiti Vechabul (actor), Paramej Noiam (actor), Nattapot Potchumnean (writer), Tipwarin Nildum (miscellaneous crew),
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Keywords: aeroplane-model, air-traffic-controller, air-turbulance, airplane, airplane-accident, airport, aviation, axe, backpacker, ballActors: Apisit Opasaimlikit (actor), Apisit Opasaimlikit (director), Lakana Wattanawongsiri (actress), Nattawat Srimawk (actor), Natee Aekwijit (actor), Kittipong Khamsat (actor), Suranan Chumtaratorn (actor), Witchapan Narkprasom (actor), Kumiko Sugaho (actress), Pakjira Wisawawisut (actress),
Plot: A Hiphop group called Gancore Club being led by Joey Boy will find themselves stuck on Mermaid Island after a video shoot has gone terribly wrong. After some fun in the sun and a few strange events everything will change. The group will find themselves chased by the local villagers, different monsters and zombies! Has a Blair Witch Project/Cloverfield feel to movie.Original is subtitled.
Keywords: beach, hip-hop, thailand, zombieActors: Kohtee Aramboy (actor), Kowit Wattanakul (actor), Pongpat Wachirabunjong (actor), Pongpat Wachirabunjong (writer), Pongpat Wachirabunjong (director), Mario Maurer (actor), Pakorn Chadborirak (actor), Thanya Wachirabunjong (producer),
Plot: While the world seems to be hypnotized by "Snow Dog", an adorable canine that was sent from India as a friendship mascot, three young men plan to kidnap the dog, each for their own purpose. After a Mission Impossible style heist, the men end up with the dog, but trouble soon follows as they are hunted by a mysterious gunman.
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Haeman Chatemee (director), Preeti Barameeanat (actor), Sririta Jensen (actress),
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