The City of Los Angeles is the capital of the entertainment universe, home to the most creative and innovative people, supported by the most sophisticated equipment, production facilities, and cutting edge technology. Complementing the wealth of human, technical, financial, and social capital is LA's beautiful weather and the wide variety of amazing locations, firmly establishing the Entertainment Industry as the backbone of LA's cultural and economic legacy.
As LA's leadership wanders the red carpet and savors the limelight, the competition is working overtime to compete, offering incentives and benefits that have successfully attracted significant numbers of film productions from the streets and backlots of LA to Canada, England, Australia, Hungary and Germany. Within the US, more than 40 states now offer incentives and New York, Georgia, Louisiana, and New Mexico have led the charge in attracting film and video production away from LA.
Discussions of runaway production typically focus on the high-altitude incentives that are offered to production companies and usually involve large budgets. Even "low-budget" productions aren't really low budget, they're just lower on the totem pole than the larger budget productions but they all involve significant amounts of money.
Proponents of CA Film incentives and tax credits argue that keeping film and television production in California is a solid economic stimulus strategy and point to the thousands of jobs, from carpenter to hair dresser, that will be generated.
Opponents claim that the numbers are mythical and that the handwringing has been going on since 1957 when a coalition of Hollywood unions commissioned a report that claimed European and Mexican productions were damaging the U.S. film industry.
Somewhere in the middle of the "fight subsidy with subsidy" vs. "business without bailouts" battle sits the City of Los Angeles, completely distracted by the California vs. Canada debate and apparently oblivious to the fact that the local Industry is cheating on LA with the neighbors.
LA has long taken the Entertainment Industry for granted and cities such as Santa Monica, Culver City, Burbank and Glendale have been quietly courting the individuals and companies that make the movies, that produce the videos, that design the video games, that market the finished product, that provide the equipment, that deliver the goods, that make it happen.
If the Mayor and his Economic Development Team want to better understand the business and design a strategy for protecting LA's economic and cultural backbone, they simply need to get off the red carpet and hang out at the Craft Service table for a while. Within minutes they'll witness a parade of grips, electricians, camera operators, make-up artists, set-builders and teamsters, all foraging for Red Vines and engaging in a state of the industry discussion.
Craft Service is where the crew will review the Director, evaluate the Producer, analyze the shooting schedule, project the prospect of future employment, predict the economic future of the city and reevaluate their career choices in light of the bleak economic forecast.
It's in this context that the Mayor will see that the greatest opportunity to strengthen and fortify LA's position in the entertainment industry is to simply ask "Why are so many entertainment companies willing to move to Placentia, Santa Clarita, and Thousand Oaks?"
Entertainment entities exist in clusters. Production offices crew up, gear gets moved, hotels fill up, offices and restaurants host meetings, post production takes place, film gets developed, screenings are held, gifts are given, parties are held, nothing happens in a vacuum. Yet when one or two elements disappear, the entire cluster is in danger and LA is losing its entertainment base.
When 525 Post moved from Hollywood to Santa Monica, their new host said "We will do everything in our power to make them and their clients feel at home here." These are the words that we should be hearing from LA's City hall.
As Panavision considers consolidating its Hollywood and Woodland Hills operations and relocating in Burbank, the City of LA is putting its economic development shoulder behind a Woodland Hills Costco. What are LA's priorities?
The Hollywood Production Center offers turn-key production offices and services, the kind of incubator facility that encourages the individuals and small companies that make up the bulk of our economy. Their most recent investment was in Glendale, part of a continuing trend away from Hollywood.
The City of LA takes the Entertainment Industry for granted and then wonders why the crown jewels of film production have left town. It is imperative that the City of Los Angeles protect its assets and its claim to the vital economic and cultural impact of the Industry by supporting and protecting the people and the businesses that make it happen.
Shooting a film in Los Angeles is difficult enough without having to add two hours of travel on either end of a long day, simply to move trucks and gear and talent from one side of town to the other.
Years ago, a camera operator was killed when he fell asleep while driving home after a long day on location. Union members collected more than 10,000 signatures in support of "Brent's Rule" which would limit production to 14 hours a day. Since then, the emphasis has faded as the desire to work has preempted any debates over long hours and travel time.
For all of the glamour and Red Vines, the brutal reality of film production is that it's hard work with long hours and a huge impact on the economic landscape of Los Angeles. Those employed in the industry now look longer to find jobs that pay less, they travel farther to work on jobs that are relocating to more hospitable environments, a term that now applies to Ontario and Calabasas, they incur travel and relocation expenses in order to compete as locals, and they do it without the support of the City of Los Angeles.
People from around the world come to Los Angeles because they believe it to be the Capital of the Entertainment World. They know the names of our streets, they know the history, they know the details, and they value the opportunity to simply visit as tourists.
Our neighboring communities know the value of the Hollywood legacy and they also appreciate it, freely helping themselves to it by courting our companies and wooing our people. They succeed while LA fails because they appreciate the value of the Industry.
The City of Los Angeles must commit to serving the locals who have invested in their neighborhoods, the businesses who have put down roots in their communities, and the Industry that is LA's economic and cultural backbone.
LA's relationship with the Entertainment Industry must start with a commitment to support the small businesses and protect the local individuals. These are the elements of a Great City.


Public opinion are very important for the stability of communities, organizations and states. Nowadays social networks have a significant role in this matter because rumors are quickly spread to many people. The aim of this contribution is to present two ways of modeling rumors and how to control it. Some numerical results are given.


A good magic trick leaves you bewildered and excited. But what's it like for the magician?
In this fascinating reversal of perspective, YouTube user MagicFergie put a GoPro on to show what he sees every time he stuns an audience with his magic tricks. As you could guess, there are a lot of surprised faces, giggles and excitement.
What's most fascinating, though, is that seeing it from his perspective doesn't even give away the trick! He has such quick hands that even when he's looking down at the cards, you still can't tell how he does it.
The success of the tricks and the way the audience reacts is enough to make you want to take up magic in your free time.


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Bespoke Tailors is an almost underground lair.
Buried beneath Dubai's International Finance Centre, and set on a busy thoroughfare, its windows of suits in various stages of completion draws more than a lingering glance from the bankers walking by. However, the real star of this sartorial show—arguably one of the finest Tailors in the Emirates—is its owner, Prakash Parmar.
Prakash comes from a family of tailors that have been in the business over 300 years. Having left Bombay and moved to Dubai in 1956, it was Prakash's father who set up the very first store in Dubai. Drafted in to help his father at an early age, he cut his teeth first as a tailor, and then as a master cutter, before eventually taking the helm of not one, but two, tailoring outfits here in the UAE (Bespoke Tailors is the upmarket spawn to sartorial stalwart, Parmar Tailors).
Today, he boasts some of the finest materials in the region—with exclusive deals in place with the likes of Zegna and Vitale Barberis Canonico—and combines both old-school tailoring smarts, as well as cutting-edge technology to dress some of the most high profile men and women in the Gulf.
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Posted on November 17, 2021 November 17, 2021 Author David A. Waters	Comments Off on Brian Cox to make directorial debut on Glenrothan | Celebrity entertainment and news
Brian Cox will make his directorial debut on "Glenrothan".
The "Succession" actor will also star in the film, which is described as a "love letter" to the star's native Scotland and is set against the backdrop of a thriving whiskey distillery town in the Highlands. .
The film tells the story of two separated brothers who find themselves in their homeland. The last time they spoke was on the day of their mother's funeral when – after a violent exchange with their father – the younger of the two left their Highland home for the United States.
Forty years later, the brothers finally reunite, back on Scottish soil and in the village that is home to the family business – the Glenrothan Distillery.
"Glenrothan" was created by Scottish actor and writer David Ashton, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jeff Murphy. It is described as a story of family, forgiveness and the alchemy of whiskey.
Brian, 75, said: "'Glenrothan' is my tribute to the elements that make Scotland such an extraordinary country, where the vibrancy and majesty of the land is expressed in passion and desire – balanced by l 'deeply rooted humor of the Scotsman and his understanding of the absurd.
"I want to make a film, which combines all the elements, to show my deep love for the motherland."
Emma Berkofsky, Head of Development at Lionsgate UK, is developing the film with Neil Zeiger, Creative Director of Nevision, who will also produce.
Zeiger explained, "'Glenrothan' was designed with Brian in mind.
"He is without a doubt one of the most powerful actors of his generation. However, having worked with him on camera, I knew his in-depth knowledge and vision would elevate the film even further if he directed it as well."
Berkofsky added: "We loved the idea of Brian making a film about two estranged brothers forced to reunite to save the family whiskey distillery. It's a touching story that shows it's never too late to make amends – we couldn't be more excited to bring his vision to the big screen. "
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I realized as I wrote this post that I never shared our goods from our mini babymoon to Cincinnati a few weeks back so I'll get on that this week. One of the items we picked up was actually from the kitchen area, but we revamped them to fit in the nursery as extra storage. We bought a couple of bars from the kitchen section that you can hang drying racks on and bought some cute little buckets from the same area. The buckets come with carriers on them that you can attach to hooks to hang from the bars, but we realized when we got home that we didn't have enough hooks to carry the 6 buckets we bought. Long story short, they had to be changed to actually hang from the bars so I bought some cute gray jute ribbon from Hobby Lobby to use to decorate the buckets and to hang them from. I started by cutting the ribbon to fit around the edge of the buckets. I also cut them width wise to use to hang the buckets.
Then I hot glued the wide ribbon around the center of the buckets.
Then I strung the ribbon that was cut in half through the hooks and glued them to the bucket as well.
Then I hung the hooks on the bars that Mike screwed into the walls. They are the perfect size for all of her sweet, little accessories.
We have a cute little name display planned for the area above the buckets to finish off that area. It's all coming together!
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Liam Neeson's 'Honest Thief' Takes No. 1 at the Box Office as Theaters Continue to Struggle
Post-"Tenet," when major studios have all but abandoned theaters, it's the indies that shine a little light. They have their pick of the screens and an ability to hold them not seen since… well, ever. ("Unhinged": nine weeks and counting in the U.S.) It's not enough to make up the difference of a COVID-impacted marketplace, but it's enough for Open Road's Liam Neeson vehicle "Honest Thief" to take no. 1 with $3.7 million
Overall grosses continued a slow uptick, with this weekend's Top Ten total of $11.8 million the best since the second weekend of "Tenet" in the U.S. The full total looks to be around $14 million, again an improvement. (The same weekend in 2019 was $138 million.)
Regal, the second-largest chain, remains all but closed. New York state and Seattle are now open; New York City, Los Angeles County, and San Francisco remain closed. Those missing theaters impacted "Honest Thief," which bested "The War with Grandpa" by a small margin in initial estimates. (Praise to Open Road for not including a full week of earlier Canadian grosses in its weekend report, unlike some of its competitors.) With access to all theaters and regions, "Honest Thief" might have seen $7 million.
Since "Taken" in 2008, Liam Neeson has made nearly a dozen action thrillers in the same vein (including the two "Taken" sequels), of which "Honest Thief" is the latest. The one prior, 2019's "Cold Pursuit," opened to $11 million. As a very rough guess, projecting $7 million as a feasible gross would suggest that audience reluctance to go to theaters is equal to a 35 percent-40 percent drop. These are the kind of equations studios consider as they determine which titles will go foraward this year. (Seating restrictions have had virtually no impact; there are far too few people going to test them.)
Two other new titles appeared in the top 10. "2 Hearts" eschewed VOD and tried to appeal to younger females with its faith-based romantic story and Cuban-American appeal, went nowhere with only $565,000 in 1,683 theaters. That's a per-theater average of $336. At least "Love and Monsters" had the excuse of parallel PVOD play. It took in $255,000 in 387 theaters.
With reduced competition, holdovers continued to show smaller drops. "The War with Grandpa" dropped 31 percent its second weekend, for #2. "Tenet" continued decent holds, down 25 percent at #3. It was helped by Seattle's openings, where it held five of its 10 best theaters. That suggest that there is still interest in Christopher Nolan's film and could mean significant new business ahead in other currently closed areas.
"Unhinged" and "The New Mutants" (now in its eighth week) continue in the top 10. "Tenet" and now "Unhinged" are the only titles to gross more than $20 million since theater reopenings began. "Tenet" is now over $50 million domestic and $334 million worldwide; the optimistic maximum is $400 million.
Three Halloween-related reissues placed in the top 10. "The Nightmare Before Christmas," which is #4, joined "Hocus Pocus" from Disney. That's the second Tim Burton revival, with "Beetlejuice" also placing. (Warner Bros. did not report numbers, but estimates are below.) His "Corpse Bride" (Warner Bros.) is #13. Indeed, 10 of the top 20 grossing films this weekend are Halloween revivals.
The pandemic will continue to inform many decisions, and many countries are seeing significant resurgence. Upcoming (at this writing) are Universal with "Freaky" (November 13) and "Croods: New Age" (November 20). Those titles have the incentive of the studio's limited-window AMC deal. "Wonder Woman 1984" still holds December 18; word from Warners sources is it hopes to stay.
1. Honest Thief (Open Road) Week 2; Last weekend #7
$3,700,000 in 2,425 theaters (+2,182); PTA: $1,526; Cumulative: $4,200,000
2. The War with Grandpa (101) Week 2; Last weekend #1
$2,502,000 (-31%) in 2,260 theaters (+10); PTA: $1,107; Cumulative: $7,256,000
3. Tenet (Warner Bros.) Week 7; Last weekend #2
$1,600,000 (-25%) in 2,001 theaters (-214); PTA: $800; Cumulative: $50,600,000
4. The Nightmare Before Christmas (Disney) REISSUE
$1,323,000 in 2,194 theaters; PTA: $603; Cumulative: $(adjusted) 168,300,000
5. Hocus Pocus (Disney) REISSUE; Last weekend #3
$756,000 (-35%) in 1,640 theaters (-660); PTA: $461; Cumulative: $(adjusted) $93,500,000
6. 2 Hearts (Freestyle) NEW
$565,000 in 1,683 theaters; PTA: $336; Cumulative: $565,000
7. The New Mutants (Disney) Week 8; Last weekend #4
$465,000 (-34%) in 1,293 theaters (-370); PTA: $; Cumulative: $22,721,000
8. Unhinged (Solstice) Week 10; Last weekend #5
$425,000 (-38%) in 1,276 theaters (-332); PTA: $364; Cumulative: $20,038,000
9. Love and Monsters (Paramount) NEW; also on Premium VOD
$255,000 in 387 theaters; PTA: $659; Cumulative: $255,000
10. Beetlejuice (Warner Bros.) REISSUE; Last weekend #8
$(est.) 220,000 (-2%) in 315 theaters (-54); PTA: $698; Cumulative: $(adjusted) 178,600,000


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"I'm ready to suck the life out of you" Man targeted by pretty 'sextortionist' reveals Facebook blackmail messages
Jon Pearn, 62, from Plymouth, bluntly told his blackmailers where to go - after they threatened to post a compromising video to his friends, relatives "and especially your workplace"
Jon Pearn has bravely told his story in the hope of helping others (
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A man who almost fell victim to 'sextortionists' who threatened to post compromising images of him to people he knew has bravely gone public to warn others not to be fooled.
Believing he was talking to a pretty blonde who contacted him via Facebook - and had romantic intentions - Jon Pearn had sent her naked photos and a video.
Within seconds of mailing them, the tone of the conversation changed, and he was suddenly being asked for £500 in order for them not to be made public.
The sextortionist told him: "I'm ready to suck the life out of you if you do not pay me."
But the 62-year-old self-employed carpenter from Lipson in Plymouth, bluntly told the blackmailers where to go - claiming he had nothing to be ashamed about and that "my mates find it hilarious".
One of the messages which Jon was sent over a number of days (
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In a frank and honest account of how he was hooked in, given to the Plymouth Herald, he revealed some of the threatening messages he was sent.
Jon explained: "I saw someone wanting to be my friend on Facebook a couple of weeks ago who I didn't know.
"I'd been in hospital for 10 days – I thought it was heart problems but it turned out to be a hiatus hernia.
"I was in a mates' office and logged on and there were three friend requests. I didn't know them and pressed yes on one by accident.
"Half an hour later I got a private message saying thank you and this woman called Marie Laverly started chatting to me.
"She asked if I had Skype and asked me to go on that."
Marie initially started writing in French but quickly changed to English, yet she claimed to be from Leicester.
However moments later Marie was urging Jon to get onto his camera and asking if he could see her before asking did he "like sex".
Jon wrote back "Yes, I think we all do."
He said: "I'd spent nearly two weeks in hospital and I was bored ****less.
"She was asking if I wanted to see her on camera, so I said yes. The next thing there's this woman stripping off, a stunning blonde doing stuff to herself."
However, she repeatedly asked Jon to return the favour, insisting he show an intimate part of himself.
Jon stood up to the blackmailer - despite the threats (
'Sextortion' victim speaks out after being tricked into exposing himself to woman online - then threatened with blackmail within minutes
He said: "So, I flashed her my d***."
A second bout of video footage saw her ask for more images of Jon's appendage. By this time Marie was asking her online-lover to call her "Angel".
However, within moments, the entire tone of the exchanges changed and Marie/Angel led with strangely worded threats.
Marie/Angel suggested she would release Jon's images to his friends, parents, relatives, current city "and especially your workplace".
She began to name Jon's nieces and nephews he was friends with on Facebook before making her intentions clear, writing: "Then you have to pay for that I do not publish".
She asked "tell me how much you can pay for your video".
Despite her clear blackmail attempt, she tried to incite Jon's sympathy, claiming "I'm asking you still care my sister is very ill and I'm ready to suck the life out of you if you do not pay me 500 of your change, believe me, I'm not kidding because I do not would hesitate a second released this video of you on all the canvas by placing it on all major video sharing sites online in the world."
The threats started within minutes of them getting Jon's intimate images (
She went on to suggest that Jon would be "the unluckiest man in the world because it is spoiled your image at all this great people."
Rather than cower and pay up, Jon turned on Marie, copying all the threats and calling the police.
He told The Herald: "I told her 'I think you've picked on the wrong person here – you should go and pick on someone who cares'.
"Because of the names of my nieces and nephews were on Facebook I blocked her immediately there. A few of my nieces would've laughed about it anyway."
Marie then began to call Jon on Skype, writing about how "this vile Act of evil is punished by the law and even the Italian Government and police interpolates the net" claiming that he could face a 75,000 Euro fine and 25 years in prison.
She added: "So tell me how can you pay to do away with this story and that it stays between us two".
Realising Jon was not bothered by her threats, she claimed she had put it on his Facebook page and reduced the blackmail figure to £100.
Again, Jon told her he was not bothered and was about to call police, whereupon 'Marie/Angel' made her last big threat.
'She' wrote: "I'm not afraid of the police and to know that I'm a guy and I belong to an organization and the police can't find me lol"
Jon hopes other people heed his advice and don't give in easily (
Now calling him Mr Angel, Jon refused to pay leaving his blackmailer to make one final threat.
'Mr Angel' wrote: "I ask you one last question you want this video to be published or deleted? because your naked video has the possession of the police and the police of Skype so you have to negotiate with the police it is understood.
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Jon told The Herald: "Fortunately, I don't give a ****. I've already had another trying to reach me through Skype. I just ignored it.
"It's for gullible people who were stupid or scared enough to pay.
"They picked on the wrong person because I just didn't care.
"Most of my mates think it's hilarious and say 'that's typical of you'.
"I'm not doing this [going public] for me, I'm doing this for people who would be upset and afraid and pay. I don't want them to do the same thing to other people.
"If you don't know the person asking to be your friend, then don't agree to it. If they have no friends of your friends then have nothing to do with them.
"My advice is if this has happened to you go to the police – you've got nothing to be ashamed of.
"Me? I thought it was hilarious. The only thing I was really gutted about was her stopping showing me her body.
"Saying that, looking back, I can't say for sure whether it was a real person or a video.
"I think the blackmailer realised they were getting nowhere."
What the police say
Cases of 'Sextortion' – where victims are blackmailed after performing intimate acts online – have been on the rise in not just Plymouth but all over the UK, say police.
Forces across the country are warning of increasing incidents where both men and women are lured into seemingly sincere online relationships, encouraged to exchange intimate images and even videos, before finding themselves stung with threats of public exposure unless payments are made.
The South West Regional Cyber Crime Unit (SWRCCU) – known as Zephyr – recently announced it had seen a rise in reports of 'sextortion' offences.
It said victims were effectively groomed via online lovers, sometimes taking weeks or even months to ensnare their target.
After sending their victims saucy snaps and videos, purporting to be from them – but often later found to be stock porn-industry material – the victims are persuaded to perform intimate acts over social media platforms like Skype.
At this stage the tone changes and the online lovers reveal themselves as blatant blackmailers, demanding payment to avoid the footage being distributed to family and friends.
The payment is often demanded as bitcoins or via Western Union transactions.
However, police have said those who have fronted out the blackmailers and not paid have not gone on to suffer the threats being carried out.
A spokesman for the SWRCCU said: "Should you be the victim of an extortion demand, you are advised not to pay – it is unlikely that any footage will be released and it is highly likely that your details will be shared with other criminals and you will be targeted with further demands."
Det Con Helen Batten of Plymouth CID said she has investigated a number of the local cases and recently gathered statistics which show the crime is on the rise.
She said that from February 2015 to January 2016 there had been 16 cases in Plymouth, an increase of 45.5 percent when compared to the previous 12 months when there had been just 11.
She said the most recent 'sextortion' report was made to Plymouth police on Tuesday, February 2.
She said: "This crime affects both male and female victims with some extremely embarrassed about how gullible they have been.
Best way to avoid being a victim of sextortion? Don't get naked online...
Other tips to avoid being a victim of sextortion include:
"Many were concerned about the impact it would have on their relationships, family and work colleagues should the videos have been posted on their Facebook pages.
"The scam is worldwide and the scammers are generally from overseas.
"The language used in the texts and messages are usually poorly phrased.
"As soon as the victims have compromised themselves on video the texts and messages become threatening and abusive.
"The only way to avoid becoming a victim is to keep your clothes on when on video chat sessions."
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STUDENTS OF Kalapadma Bharatnatyam Nritya Academy, Bhopal, performed a dance drama ?Kumar Sambhavam? at Omkareshwar in ?Shankari Mahotsav? on the occasion of Shivratri. This mahotsav was organised by Kalidas Academy, Ujjain.
STUDENTS OF Kalapadma Bharatnatyam Nritya Academy, Bhopal, performed a dance drama "Kumar Sambhavam" at Omkareshwar in "Shankari Mahotsav" on the occasion of Shivratri. This mahotsav was organised by Kalidas Academy, Ujjain.
The dance drama was composed and choreographed by Guru Shankar Hombal, Premchand Hombal and Bharti Hombal. The dance drama was performed in three scenes. The first scene depicted Manglacharanam and description of Himalaya.
The second scene was focused on Shiva's meditation, Kamdev making Shiva get attracted towards Parvati, Shiv tandav and ultimately Shiva's Trinetra burning Kamdev to ash. The third scene showed the marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Teacher of Carmel Convent School, BHEL, Shweta Sharma, played the part of Lord Shiva. Bharti Hombal played the part of Parvati.


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Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Donald Trump Share Throne as Kings of Debt
Author: Andrew Moran
Donald Trump claims to be the "king of debt" but Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) wants that throne all to itself. The streaming media giant is raising hundreds of millions of dollars in new debt. What for? The website wants to fund and produce more original content. This means you will get to watch shows similar to "House of Cards," "Orange is the New Black" and other popular content. To the mindset of Netflix, content (not debt) is king.
Netflix, Inc.: New Debt, New Content
The firm announced on Monday that it plans to raise $800 million as part of a senior note debt offering. The video-streaming titan wants the funds to produce new content and to pay for other "strategic transactions." Netflix notes that the terms of the debt, like interest rates and maturity dates, will be "determined by negotiations between Netflix and the initial purchasers."
This has some experts wondering if this is the way to appease investors.
After last week's report of a strong fiscal quarter, Netflix shares spiked more than 26 percent. The company announced 3.5 million new subscribers between July and September, up from 1.8 million in the previous quarter. And this amount of good news is making shareholders' appetites ferocious.
Netflix is looking to be different from its rivals. And investing in original and exclusive content is the way to go. It is a costly endeavor, though. But this doesn't seem to phase Netflix at all. The tech firm is no stranger to implementing this similar fundraising model as it has done in its history. Netflix has about $2.4 billion in long-term debt, and it still has a negative cash flow.
In Feb. 2015, Netflix raised roughly $1 billion in debt to fund its global growth. In 2013, it was successful in raising $400 million in. In 2009, it raised $200 million. Financial experts warn that this amount of debt could impact its credit rating.
Netflix, Inc. Using Debt to Take Over Hollywood
Prior to Monday's announcement, Netflix had said it was planning to spend $6 billion in content next year. This is up by 20 percent from this year. By buying new and old content and producing original content, Netflix has the potential to take over Hollywood. Some fear it could create a monopoly.
Not only is Netflix going on a content rampage, it's hiring more employees. Netflix doubled its workforce to 3,700. It is also seeking new openings for marketing and public relations for its exclusive content. It also moved in to a brand new office tower in the middle of Hollywood.
Despite its superb growth, some financial experts are warning that it isn't all sunshine and lollipops. For instance, Netflix has a $1.5 billion negative cash flow. And where is this money going? It's putting its money into things like two stand-up films starring Chris Rock, which may not create any returns.
But this could be a key investment for Netflix. Ted Sarandos, chief content officer, said that it wants to "maintain exclusivity." In other words, Netflix can control global rights to its content and provide a library of exclusive shows and movies globally.
Is this plan working right now? It seems so. However, eventually Netflix may have to return to non-original content, a model being perfected by Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)'s Prime Video.
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New "What's in My Bag?" Episode with Death Angel
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Death Angel frontman Mark Osegueda can tell a good story. In fact, he tells a lot of great stories in this "What's In My Bag?" episode, including his very first concert experience.
"My very first concert was KISS 1979 at the Cow Palace on the Dynasty tour. I was 10. Four fifths of the original Death Angel, we all went together...I knew 10 minutes into the show, that's what I want to be when I grow up."
The legendary thrash metal band recently performed at Amoeba San Francisco to celebrate the release of their eighth full-length album, The Evil Divide. A passionate music fan, Mark took us on an anecdote-filled journey through the artists who most impacted his life, including Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Nick Cave, and Elton John.
Death Angel formed in 1982 and quickly became one of the key bands in the Bay Area thrash scene. Their 1985 Kill As One demo was produced by Metallica's Kirk Hammett and caught the attention of Enigma Records, leading to the release of the band's first full-length, The Ultra-Violence, two years later. In 1988, the band released their sophomore LP, Frolic Through the Park, and embarked on their first worldwide tour. Act III followed in 1990, its two singles, "Seemingly Endless Time" and "A Room with a View" both receiving regular airplay on MTV's Headbangers Ball.
The band broke up in the '90s, although members collaborated together on other musical projects such as The Organization and Swarm. Death Angel officially reunited in 2001, with a new release, The Art of Dying, following three years later. Over the next decade, Death Angel released four more albums; in fall 2016, the band embarked on a North American tour with Slayer and Anthrax to promote their latest LP, The Evil Divide.
Pulling records out of his bag at random, Osegueda lands on David Bowie's Hunky Dory, which he calls "a masterful record," and shares how the album grabbed him as a little kid. Next up is PJ Harvey's Dry. Upon first hearing it, Osegueda says, "the production just blew me away...the songwriting, the drums and the bass, everything was, to me, just stellar." Another interesting selection was Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' Murder Ballads. "When I discovered Nick Cave, it was just like nothing I'd ever heard," he says and he goes on to describe Nick Cave as "one of the greatest living lyricists that we have at this point."
But what is Mark Oseguesda's favorite AC/DC album? And which two bands are tattooed on his back? You'll have to watch the video below to find out:
Death Angel - What's In My Bag?
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Thomas Markle claims Meghan Markle demanded he 'stop talking' to his other children
Thomas Markle revealed that the duchess asked him to stop being in touch with Samantha and Thomas Markle Jr
By Tuhin Chakraborty
Meghan Markle is yet to patch things up with her father Thomas Markle (John Lamparski/Getty Images/ GMB)
Meghan Markle's estranged father Thomas Markle is not too happy about not being able to meet his other two kids. In an exclusive interview with GB News UK, he stated that his daughter allegedly asked him to stop being in touch with his other two kids - Samantha, 56, and Thomas Markle Jr, 55. Both of them are the children of Thomas Markle's first marriage to Roslyn Loveless. Meghan is his daughter with Doria Ragland.
During the interview, he claimed that he "loved all his children" and despite repeated requests from the Duchess of Sussex, he refused to cut ties with them.
Meghan Markle allegedly ignored birthday flowers sent by dad Thomas Markle, but he's 'OK with it'
Thomas Markle has been writing to Meghan ever since her shift to LA but she doesn't even open his letters
Thomas Markle told GB News UK, "Meghan wanted me to stop talking to both my older children, and I can't do that…….They're my children, I love all my children….. Even when they're not performing well and even when they're bad, I still love them….. Meghan wasn't making any effort to reach out and try to be friendly…."
While talking about Meghan, Thomas also clarified that "she had a relationship with both Tom and Samantha…..She can't deny it, there are photographs of it, you can see the photographs of it…….You can see them together…… They drifted apart when Meghan turned 10 or 11 because they left and went to other states and got jobs…… They drifted apart then but there was no hostility at that point."
Meghan got estranged from Thomas just before her wedding to Prince Harry when he was reported to have staged photographs for the paparazzi. Her relationships with her step siblings hasn't been good too as they have both given hostile interviews before and after the wedding.
Earlier this year, Thomas claimed in an interview with Good Morning Britain that he was concerned about not being able to meet his grandchildren. He even said that lawyers had told him to move the court to get access to his grandchildren - two-year-old son Archie and four-month-old Lilibet.
He also said that Meghan's refusal to talk to him was 'childish' and that he'd continue to talk about her in the media till she finally agrees to talk to him. He shared that the last time Meghan tried reaching out to him was about a month back.
However, he also clarified that he did not wish to make the kids 'pawns in the game'. He said that "I would be a hypocrite if I would do that" as Harry and Meghan were doing the 'same thing.'
In that interview too he claimed that Meghan asked him to stop talking to her stepbrother and stepsister, something she had never done earlier. He marked Meghan's request as 'ridiculous' and suggested that Meghan was encouraged to visit him in Mexico and it's high time for her to 'grow up', discuss the issue and sort it out for the sake of all of them.


Marc discusses some events from this day in history, including the deaths of Florence Nightingale, HG Wells, and Julia Child, and the births of Annie Oakley, Alfred Hitchcock, and Fidel Castro. It is also the day the Central African Republic declared its independence.
1521: Montezuma's nephew, and successor, Cuahtemoc surrenders to Cortés. His name is spelled Guatimozin in some sources.
1536 – Buddhist monks from Kyoto, Japan's Enryaku-ji temple set fire to 21 Nichiren temples throughout in what will be known as the Tenbun Hokke Disturbance. (Traditional Japanese date: July 27, 1536).
1645: For several years, the Dutch, and the local Indian tribes near New Amsterdam and Pavonia, have been fighting. Hackensack Chief Oratamin negotiates a peace between the warring parties. It is another ten years before another major conflict erupted.
The Baltimore Afro-American newspaper was founded on this date in 1892.
Black soldiers raided Brownsville, TX, in retaliation for racial insults-killing one white man and wounding two-on this date in 1906 — 1906 – The all black infantrymen of the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Regiment are accused of killing a white bartender and wounding a white police officer in Brownsville, Texas, despite exculpatory evidence; all are later dishonorably discharged.
1920 : The Soviet Union begins it's assault on Warsaw in Poland which the Poles managed to halt and eventually gained independence for Poland from the Soviet Union.
1953 : France had four million workers go on a massive strike as unions sparred with the government and its economic policies. The situation was so bad that even convicts were pressed into service in an attempt to fill the gap left by the strikers. The only people that were happy were tourists who were jubilant that customs officers walked off the job and all baggage could leave the country without inspection.
The Central African Republic gained its independence on this date in 1960.
1966 : China has announced It's Cultural Revolution and that by reorganizing the current small farming collectives into great communes workers would be released to work in industry. With the Cultural Revolution came persecution of radical students and teachers and colleges were effectively closed down, and Chairman Mao also used the time to purge his rivals. A bi-product of the Cultural Revolution was that grain output declined leading to the country's largest famine in history.
1966, 13 August – President Habib Ali Bourguiba bans the wearing of mini-skirts in Tunisia.
1984, 13 August – Morocco and Libya form a federation.
The bodies of Congressman George Thomas "Mickey" Leland and 15 others were discovered on this date in 1989-six days after their plane crashed. Leland, a strong advocate for the hungry, chaired the House Select Committee on World Hunger.
1849: Leonora Marie Kearney Barry born (reformer) Leonora worked tirelessly to improve the wages and working condition of women and children around the country and she traveled widely to organize and investigate for the Knights of Labor. Her teaching experience was invaluable as she worked to educate women workers and inspire them to form and join labor unions. She wrote annual reports which were detailed indictments of the effects of the factory system on women and children. Her reports helped lead to a factory inspection law passed in Pennsylvania in 1989.
1860 – Annie Oakley, born Phoebe Ann Mosey, was an American sharpshooter and exhibition shooter. Oakley's "amazing talent" led to a starring role in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.
James Benton Parsons, the first Black person to receive a lifetime appointment as a U.S. District Court Judge, was born in Kansas City, MO, on this date in 1911.
Claudia McNeil, actress and star in A Raisin in the Sun, was born in Baltimore, MD, on this date in 1917.
1913: Florence Nightingale died (nurse, statistician) celebrated English social reformer and statistician, and the founder of modern nursing. She came to prominence while serving as a nurse during the Crimean War, where she tended to wounded soldiers.
1924 – "The Prisoner's Song" by Vernon Dalhart became the first country music record to sell one million copies.
1938 – Robert Johnson played a show at a roadhouse outside Greenwood, MS. It speculated that Johnson was poisoned by the bar owner. Johnson died several days later.
1952 – The original version of "Hound Dog" was recorded by Willie Mae (Big Mama) Thornton.
1964 : The Kinks score their first hit as You Really Got Me, written by Ray Davies on his mother's piano, enters the British charts.
1966 – The Supremes' "You Can't Hurry Love" was released.
1967 – The Daughters of the American Revolution refused to allow Joan Baez to perform at Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. because of her opposition to the Vietnam War.
1990 – Curtis Mayfield was paralyzed after a light rack fell on him before a concert in Brooklyn, NY.
2007 : Fats Domino is honored as an "American Music Legend" by the Recording Industry Association of America.
1879 – Composer John Ireland was born.
1952 : Hughie Thomasson of Outlaws and Lynyrd Skynyrd is born in Tampa, Florida.
1971 – King Curtis, at the age of 37, was stabbed to death outside his New York home.
1982 : Southern Soul singer Joe Tex dies of a heart attack at age 47 in Navasota, Texas.
2005 : Francine Barker – the original Peaches in Peaches & Herb.


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In 2013, Mirinda ran 2:50:38 at the Ironman World Championship—only two men ran faster. Three-time World Champ "Rinny" is now taking a year off to "grow a little human." Sara and Alyssa find out how she adapted her training schedule—and life—what she is up to at week 23, and what she expects for the future. We also learn her secret to running fast off the bike.
Kristin Beckstrom Radcliffe calls in to ask Rinny a mom-specific question.


This Quick and Cute Holiday Reindeer Card proves that it is possible to create a holiday card with charm without spending a great deal of time.Below are three tips to help you create own quick and cute holiday card.
Tip #1–evaluate your decorative paper. There are thick white lines separating the sections. This meant time and paper could be saved when creating this card. Often the stamped decorative area would be mounted on another piece of paper to frame it. The white lines make creating a frame unnecessary.
Tip#2–Stamp image on colored paper. In this case, the reindeer were stamped in brown on brown paper. This saves time in having to color in the image.
Tip#3–Sometimes it is okay to stamp one image over another. The reindeer on the two sides had snowflakes stamped over them, but not the middle one. This helps create a sense of depth.


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Lia Turns Two
Today, our little Lia turns two, and it makes me go happily senti. She used to be so tiny and helpless; now, she's very active and tall and strong! :) How time flies. Thank You Lord for this very precious gift. Words can't say how much we love her.
Hmm, how do I describe my two-year old Lia? One word immediately comes to mind - madaldal! :) We could say her language skills are relatively advanced. Her vocabulary is wide for her age, the words she says and understands are too many to count. She can already say phrases to convey what she wants, like "Drink milk, mommy," "Carry, daddy," or "Watch TV." She can recite and read the full alphabet and numbers 1 to 20, she can tell you the days of the week and months in a year, she can also recite (but not read) time. She knows colors and shapes, too! :)
Our baby is also very polite, she says "please" and "thank you" and "sorry" most of the time, during appropriate moments. She knows how to pray, which always begins with the sign of the cross. After that, she always automatically says "Lord, thank You for baby" because that's what she hears when we pray out loud before sleeping. :)
Lia loves to sing, too! And she's quick to memorize lyrics, both in English and Filipino. :) Besides her nursery rhymes, her current favorite songs are Josh Groban's You Raise Me Up and the Tagalog classic Bahay Kubo. It is also her habit to request for songs, but the moment you sing it, she'd ask for another one. Hehe.
Our Lia enjoys school so much! She loves her teacher and classmates, always remembering them when we're listening to songs from her class at home. She's participative in class, dancing and playing and singing and listening to stories. It's a joy to watch her interact and be friendly with the other toddlers. I guess our baby is really growing up already. :) Huhuhu.
When she was much younger, she would always prefer daddy to carry her and put her to sleep. Now the tables have turned, she's more clingy to mommy! Hooray! :) She always looks for me and asks me to carry her, she even wakes me up in the morning when she's up earlier. It's very heartwarming! I guess babies really have parent favorites in phases, and the two-year old phase is mine! :)
Speaking of favorites, the character she loves the most now is Jollibee. Whenever we would pass by a store, she'd be all giddy and shout "Jobee-liiiii!" She also likes Jollibee spaghetti, that's why her lolo and lola would always bring her this as pasalubong when they visit. When she turns three, maybe we could do a Jollibee kiddie party. :)
Haaaay my baby... thinking about how much Lia has grown makes us very happy and proud. She's smart and sociable and always cheerful, just like what we've always prayed for her to be.
Happy second birthday, Lia! :) Daddy and Mommy will always be here for you, guiding you and keeping you safe. We love you to the moon and back, to infinity and beyond, forever and ever! :)
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IfM Hosts Annual Symposium of the Engineering Education Research Network
The Manufacturing Industry Education Research Group (MIERG) at the IfM has hosted the 3rd Annual Symposium of the UK & Ireland Engineering Education Research (EER) Network on the 5 and 6 November.
A packed programme over 2 days brought together around fifty representatives from academia, industry and the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE).
The symposium gave the opportunity:
to hear and discuss multiple perspectives of the challenges facing engineering education research
to construct a provisional research agenda on the topics considered most important
to present research papers
to learn what others were doing and,
to build networks.
Professor David Cardwell, Head of the Engineering Department, formally launched the now independent UK&I EER Network which had previously been the EER Special Interest Group (SIG) hosted by the HEA (Higher Education Academy) before support for these and many other activities was withdrawn due to funding cuts.
The combination of speakers, discussion groups and paper presentations gave the delegates much to talk about. A lively buzz pervaded in the breaks with talk of research collaborations, innovative practice, the big challenges and major successes. Successes such as the new Engineering Education Centre at UCL and in 2016 a new STEM Education Centre at Aston University.
Professor Robin Clark, Chair of the UK&I EER Network, concluded his presentation with a call for the community to build on its now strong foundations, to collaborate, grow and deliver the research evidence that can make an impact.
The dates and venue of the next symposium will be announced in the New Year along with details of the new website via the EER network mailing list. If you want to make sure you are on the mailing list please contact Jane Andrews E: j.e.andrews@aston.ac.uk
Documents from the programme can be downloaded here
Symposium Programme
Speaker Presentations
Professor Jan Vermunt – Education and the Professions
Bill Hewlett, Costain – Engineering Practice – Challenges for EER
Tom Ridgman, IfM – Big Issues for EER and the importance of research
Dr Rhys Morgan, RAE – Challenges for Engineering Education Research
Professor Robin Clark, UK&I EER Network – Engineering Education Research
Updates on EER activities from multiple Universities
Research Paper Abstracts
Abstract Booklet
Manufacturing Industry Education Research Group (MIERG) - Institute for Manufacturing (IfM)
Judith Shawcross
Tim Minshall
Tom Ridgman
Nazri Mahmud


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Petrofac announced as latest Host Port Sponsor
With just over four months to go until Shetland hosts over 50 Tall Ships, international oil and gas facilities provider, Petrofac has become the latest organisation to be confirmed by organisers as a Host Port Sponsor.
Petrofac, through its Offshore Engineering and Operations (OE&O) business, is the lead contractor for Total's Gas Plant Development and as part of its commitment to the Islands is generously contributing £12,000 towards the event's overall sponsorship target of £400,000. This valuable new deal brings the organisers a step closer to achieving the full sponsorship required to deliver the four day event which takes place in Lerwick from 21st – 24th July 2011.
Bill Dunnett, Managing Director of Petrofac OE&O, said "The Tall Ships Races 2011 - Lerwick is a fantastic event and one we are delighted to be sponsoring. As an annual international event it has a proven track record for having a positive impact on the local community and visitors alike. We'll certainly be taking the opportunity to join in the festivities and to make the most of this exciting occasion."
The Tall Ships Races 2011, presented by Szczecin, organised by Sail Training International, starts in Waterford, Ireland on 30th June, with vessels racing to Scotland, calling at Greenock and then taking the Cruise in Company leg to the Shetland ports of Fair Isle, Scalloway, Yell, Unst and Whalsay. Lerwick will then host the Ships for four fun-packed days before the start of Race Two sailing to Stavanger in Norway.
Fiona Dally, project manager for The Tall Ships Races 2011 – Lerwick, said: "The Tall Ships Races 2011 – Lerwick is set to be the biggest event in Shetland's calendar and we're delighted that Petrofac is supporting us in attracting thousands of sailing enthusiasts and visitors to the Northern Isles in 2011."
For more information on becoming a sponsor click here


The retina is a tissue present at the back of the eye that is responsible for vision. Severe near-sightedness, eye injury, cataract surgery or familial history may increase the risk of a retinal tear. The retina is attached to the choroid tissue which provides the blood supply to the retina. When the retina tears, it gets detached from the choroid tissue along with its blood supply. A retinal tear is characterised by symptoms such as the appearance of floaters (small moving spots in the vision field), flashes of light in front of the eyes, darkening of your side vision and gradual loss of vision.
Detachment of the retina and retinal tears can be diagnosed by a complete and thorough check-up of your eye. Your doctor may gently apply pressure on your eye with a blunt instrument or cotton swab, and shine a bright light to examine the retina. Additional eye tests may be ordered, such as eye pressure test, vision test and ultrasound, to determine the cause of symptoms.
Laser surgery: Laser beams are used to create burns. The scars formed help to seal the tear.
Freeze treatment: A freezing probe is used to freeze the tissue around the tear. The scars formed help to seal the tear.
Pneumatic retinopexy: In this procedure, a gas bubble is injected into the eye. It pushes against the retina and closes the tear. The tear is then sealed by freezing or using a laser.
Scleral buckle: a silicone band is stitched onto the white of the eye so that it pushes against the tear till it heals.
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Treaty of Paris Festival debuts in Annapolis
By By Wendi Winters and wwinters@capgaznews.com
Mark Croatti, one of the organizers of the 2014 Treaty of Paris Festival on September 6, holds a sign designating a room at the Treaty of Paris Restaurant on Main Street as the center of Treaty of Paris educational events. The day-long festival offers several events highlighting the forgotten, four-year period between the end of the American Revolution and the convening of the Constitutional Convention. (By Wendi Winters, Staff)
Most American history buffs are focused on the events of 200 years ago this month, when the British bombardment of the Baltimore Harbor inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner."
Not historian Mark Croatti, an adjunct professor of political science at American and George Washington universities. Croatti looks further back at another pivotal, yet mostly ignored, chapter of American history.
This Saturday, Croatti has organized an all-day National Treaty of Paris Festival in downtown Annapolis. The series of events are intended to encourage area residents and visitors to rediscover the "Treaty of Paris Period," the years between 1783 and 1787.
The festival is focusing on the crucial role Annapolis played during the four-year span bridging the signing of the Treaty of Paris on September 5, 1783, officially ending the Revolutionary War, and the convening of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on May 14, 1787.
"It's a void that gets skipped in history classes because it doesn't have a war or anything interesting," said Croatti.
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Between those years, General George Washington resigned as head of the Army at the Maryland State House in December 1783, Great Britain recognized the independence of its 13 former colonies, Thomas Jefferson was appointed a minister to France, and Shay's Rebellion, a 10-month uprising in Massachusetts, pointed out the dire need for a reform of the Articles of Confederation.
In September 1786, a dozen delegates from five states met at Mann's Tavern in Annapolis. During the four-day Annapolis Convention, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton argued against fixing the Articles of Confederation. In his report to Congress, Hamilton persuasively urged a new document need to be created at another convention attended by all thirteen states.
"There was no way for Congress to raise money to pay its war debts, which it was legally obligated to do by the Treaty of Paris," said Croatti. "The Articles of Confederation did not provide a way for Congress to do that."
During this period, Annapolis served as the new nation's capital for nine months. There were also fourteen presidents of Congress before Washington took office. Bet you can't name even one.
Croatti hopes the festival whets people's appetite for more information about this period. With other volunteers, he plans to host a series of First Saturday events, beginning January 3, 2015. They will be held in the Crown & Crab Room of the Maryland Inn on Main Street.
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From 9 a.m. Saturday through 1 a.m. Sunday the festival will feature a combination of free educational events including lectures, exhibits, a book signing, two film screenings, a short play and three walking tours. There are also pay-as-you-go events: "Honorary Mann's Tavern" drink and meal specials at seven participating downtown restaurants, children's activities and Watermark walking tours.
Souvenirs, such as mugs and playing cards portraying the fourteen forgotten presidents, Treaty of Paris t-shirts and replica documents will be available for sale in the Maryland Inn's Crown & Crab Room.
For the festival's itinerary and details, visit http://www.annapolisccs.org .
Croatti said, "It's fascinating once you study this period and see how it connects the end of the revolutionary war era to the start of the Constitutional Convention."
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•- Visit the website and print out a copy of the schedule of events.
•- Dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.
•- Do not carry food or drink into event sites.
•- Bring a photo identification if you wish to attend the 3:30 p.m. free lecture at the Maryland State House. Arrive 30 minutes early to avoid lines at the security check.
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According to International Business Times, METALLICA fans have expressed outrage after tickets to the band's European tour sold out within minutes, only to quickly appear on various ticket reselling web sites at much higher prices.
Tickets for the European leg of METALLICA's "WorldWired" tour went on sale Friday morning (March 24) and were quickly snapped up by fans eager to see the band play its first headline shows in support of the group's latest album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct".
METALLICA's October 22 show at London's O2 Arena is nearly sold out but a few of the remaining tickets are going for around £200 (approximately $249) — a significant bump from their original price range of £50-£85. There have also been reports on social media of tickets to other shows being made available for as much as £2,000.
Reselling sites such as Viagogo, GetMeIn and StubHub regularly have hundreds of tickets available a few minutes after a gig has sold out, sometimes at over 200% their original price.
Although Viagogo does advertise some tickets at their original value or below, it has has been the focus of increased customer complaints for allegedly overcharging fans for some of the more popular events.
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield recently expressed his frustration over ticket rip-offs, saying that more can be done in the fight against ticket scalpers.
Asked about secondary ticket sales for the band's recent intimate show in Toronto, Canada, Hetfield told CTV News: "That's their karma. There's always going to be someone who has an agenda. They're going to scoop up as many as they can.
"Technology can help, for sure. It's hard to believe something more can't be done.
The first European leg of "WorldWired" kicks off on September 4 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and stretches through November. After a break, the trek will pick up again on February 10 in Bologna, Italy, and continue through May, finishing up in Helsinki, Finland.
METALLICA will next play South America's Lollapalooza events in Brazil, Argentina and Chile on March 25, March 31 and April 1 respectively.
The North American leg of METALLICA's "WorldWired" 2017 tour kicks off in Baltimore and will hit stadiums in 25 cities before winding down in mid-August. Support on the quartet's first North American trek since 2009 will come mainly from AVENGED SEVENFOLD and VOLBEAT, with GOJIRA taking over for the latter group for the last six shows.


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"Joyful and glowy": Cassie Unger on Last Train to Nibroc
Our first show in 18 months, Last Train to Nibroc, starts next Friday! 🎉
To learn more about the show and what to expect, we asked a few questions of Cassie Unger who plays May.
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Tell us a little bit about May.
I think May is a bit of a surprise. She can come off quite quiet and conservative, but is a real firecracker when provoked. She has very strong beliefs... her convictions are very important to her. She also really values the people she cares about -- she's willing to go to great lengths to take care of them. I think she and I have had similar upbringings and experiences with love and relationships. I definitely feel an affinity with her even when I disagree with some of her choices.
Without giving anything away, what's the relationship like between the two characters in the show?
Definitely lots of sparks. There's a strong attraction almost right from the beginning. Throughout the play, they really push each other to grow and change in important ways. Every time they come together, they sharpen each other.
How has the rehearsal process been so far?
As always, working in the midst of a pandemic can be challenging -- it's always difficult to deal with the constant uncertainty. Mostly though it's just been really fun. The entire team has been so generous and supportive and it's just been so much fun to watch the show come together.
Are there any particular moments that stand out to you in the show? Any moments that you really enjoy performing?
Our director, Nicola Shannon, is so great at finding moments of physicality to highlight what's happening with the characters. Those are some of the moments I've most enjoyed working on and performing so far. There's a particularly arresting moment where we're chasing each other around the stage and yelling. Great fun!
When people come to see the show, what do you hope they come away with afterwards?
I think this is such a sweet show and a great way to return to live theatre. The characters do show a tremendous growth over the course of the play, and I hope people will walk away joyful and glowy, having experienced a beautiful story about friendship and love.
The boy-meets-girl romance, Last Train to Nibroc, runs Nov 12 - 20 at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.
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Tory Burch's Nieces Have A Collection Of Cool Handbags That Won't Break The Millennial Wallet
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WWR Article Summary (tl;dr) Launched as an online-only brand in fall 2016, Neely & Chloe handbags are now available in 70 specialty stores nationwide.
Neely and Chloe Burch were born into the kind of privileged world where the well-dressed spend hundreds, if not thousands, on style basics, like crisp white shirts, must-have black pumps, tailored wide-legged slacks, and the everyday tote.
And though these Gladwyne-bred sisters instinctively get why such luxuries are as much a sign of good taste as they are of social standing, it doesn't mean these young women 2018-- who also happen to be nieces through marriage of living sportswear legend Tory Burch -- are willing to burn that kind of cash on a handbag.
Nor do they think we should.
So two years ago, this branch of Burch sisters launched an eponymous line of handbags teeming with simple silhouettes that top out at $328.
Some are catchall bags -- like the $278 Frame, a handbag fashioned to look like one of granny's kiss-lock coin purses. And others, like the best-selling Mini Lady that goes for $178, are chic and tiny. Oh, if Jackie Kennedy were a millennial!
The typical Neely & Chloe customer doesn't mind paying $1,200 for a Chloe handbag, but the brand has also proved a favorite for working women who views $328 as a stretch -- that would be me -- but who treat it as an aspirational purchase.
The Neely & Chloe all-cap logo is tucked inside each of the offerings because, says Chloe, 27, "Fifteen years ago it was about having Coach C's and Gucci G's all over your bag. And now people don't want that."
"We wanted every girl to feel like by the time she left our trunk shows, the bag was more about her than it was about us," Neely, 28, said.
Neely always comes first because saying "Chloe and Neely" to them would be like asking for pepper and salt, not to mention they wanted to avoid confusion -- and trademark issues -- with French design house Chloe.
Their strategy is personalization meets affordability meets discretion. It's understood that you don't talk about who carries the bag, you just know socialites do. And it seems to be working.
Launched as an online-only brand in fall 2016, Neely & Chloe handbags are now available in 70 specialty stores nationwide, including Trove, Eaves, and Gilbert & Evans in the Pennsylvania suburbs.
Neely & Chloe's market tote was selected as one of Oprah Winfrey's Favorite Things in 2017. And they've landed prime editorial real estate in Vogue, Glamour, and Elle. This month, Harper's Bazaar featured the Neely & Chloe navy Pyramid bag as part of a full-page Shop Bazaar.com editorial spread.
Collaborations have helped the entrepreneurs grow their brand, too. The women are in their third year of a partnership with fashion illustrator and former Washington and Lee University classmate Inslee Fariss.
The Burches provide the leather from Spain and Portugal for a leather organizer, and Fariss provides the whimsical, fashion-friendly illustrations that serve as calendar inserts. This holiday season, Neely & Chloe launched a line of cosmetic cases featuring the geographic print lining of Canadian paper company Printed Matter.
On a frigid afternoon in mid-December, Neely & Chloe's 20-room childhood home is all a-sparkle with Christmas decorations and the sisters' holiday collection, including clasped patent leather bags in soft winter pastels like baby blue and blush.
The silhouettes are both architectural -- like triangular evening bags -- and novel -- think a bag shaped like an ice bucket, complete with see-through lid.
Wallets large enough to hold passports and cellphones are scattered on tables throughout the space. Smallish candy-apple-red bucket and navy blue and white bucket bags feature Flapper-style tiers fashioned from from real horse tails, which were snipped so no horses were killed. The bags are quite pettable.
Everything is arranged as though in a Manhattan showroom and within an hour, the cozy living room space filled with affluent friends and family for what has become Neely & Chloe's annual holiday trunk show. The girls' parents, Eagle's Eye founder Robert and mom Susan, had just returned to town from attending Tory's wedding in Antigua to Pierre-Yves Roussel, former LVMH chairman and current CEO of her company. Bags aren't the only things on these ladies' minds.
"It was gorgeous," Susan told me and all who asked.
"It was gorgeous," Susan told me and all who asked about the flashy, news making nuptials. Neely and Chloe credit their classic, preppy look to Susan. And their business acumen to dad, Robert. But they all agree that Tory has been very supportive of Neely & Chloe, even after her 2006 divorce from their uncle Chris. The couple has remained close to Tory.
At the trunk show, Allison Smith, 28, was among the first to arrive at the Burch home with her mother, June. She's planning a wedding and was thinking of getting monogrammed bags for her bridesmaids. "They are really very pretty," she said.
Growing up in this castlelike Gladwyne home, fashion was everywhere. Robert Burch and the girl's Uncle Chris were the founders of Eagle's Eye, a sportswear brand they developed in college and sold in 1998 for a deal that was valued at $60 million.
"We always got more feedback from our dad than the average kid," recalled Neely, "Most dads are like, 'Oh, sweetie, you look great,' but our dad was like, 'So you want to wear a capped-sleeve with that? Are you really sure you want to wear a capped sleeve?' "
Neely and Chloe shared a room until they were 17 and 16, and after graduating from Agnes Irwin High School, both attended Washington and Lee in Virginia. Neely majored in art and went on to work in Sotheby's client services department. Chloe, who studied American history, took a job in merchandising for J. Crew, where she worked under the tutelage of former creative director and president Jenna Lyons. The sisters moved into an apartment in Brooklyn together in in 2014.
That's when Neely stopped working at Sotheby's and launched a mobile pop-up store. She spent a year driving a refurbished Airstream trailer up and down the East Coast, selling Soludos espadrilles and designer sportswear from Joie, and, of course, Tory Burch.
"This became market research for Neely & Chloe," Neely said as her loyal English springer spaniel, Winnie -- also in town from New York -- circled her legs. Neely, sounding like a confident marketer she is, continued: "We realized women who are transitioning from school to work who were in their mid-twenties were looking for the perfect intersection between price and quality." "We realized women who are transitioning from school to work who were in their mid-20s were looking for the perfect intersection between price and quality."
In 2015, Neely decided she wanted to work on a collection of accessories. She asked Chloe to join her. "Accessories are the finishing touches on a woman's outfit," Chloe said. "We decided it was important to create staples for women's lives to give them the core pieces … that will last a lifetime."
It took just a year for the young entrepreneurs to raise $1.2 million in start-up money from friends and family.
The women hired a business consultant and a designer and in 2016 opened a pop-up on New York's Bleecker Street, where they launched Neely & Chloe with 12 silhouettes of handbags and two different pairs of shoes. (They have since cut back on the footwear.) These days, they are working on taking the bags up an embellished notch. More geometric shapes. More texture, like faux shearling.
"We are leaning into our taste now," Neely said of the details. "But we still want to be approachable."
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Taylor Rose TTKW Peterborough achieves industry recognition by The Legal 500
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Today top 200 law firm Taylor Rose TTKW achieved The Legal 500 status, an independent review of UK law firms which recommends services and people.
The 2018 edition reviewed the firm's East Anglian Commercial Property and Personal Injury Defendant services, whose teams are based in the firm's Peterborough office.
The Personal Injury Defendant team, who saved its insurer claims more than £16m last year, were praised for good response times and lawyers that were always available.
Matthew Hoe, the firm's Director of Dispute Resolution, commented: "This is considerable recognition for our defendant personal injury team which also specialises in costs and procedural law. Taylor Rose TTKW has been at the cutting edge of client service delivery and we very much hope this endorsement will help us help more people in the future."
Navead Yousaf, an Associate Solicitor in Commercial Property also praised the team he works with. "Our close-knit, highly efficient team are approachable, professional and regularly advise on the most innovative commercial property transactions. We offer expertise across a full range of real estate services, supporting domestic and international clients. We have considerable knowledge of all market sectors. For our team it's all about relationships – with colleagues, our clients and other professionals. We are delighted to be recognised by The Legal 500."
The publication recognises that the firm has 'substantially grown its commercial property offering' over the last seven years and gave praise to the team's 'extensive local knowledge, its proactive approach to transactions and its high standards of client care.'
Speaking about The Legal 500's findings Managing Director Adrian Jaggard commented "Our team is made up of smart, dynamic people whose aspiration and drive have established a successful and growing business which I'm extremely proud of. The comments published by The Legal 500 demonstrate that our passion for law is appreciated by both staff and clients alike."
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Chernobyl victim 'on cloud nine' after Paralympic gold
Oksana Masters was born in 1989 three years after a reactor exploded at the nuclear plant.
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AN AMERICAN SKIER who suffered birth defects due to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and spent her early life in orphanages said Wednesday she was "on cloud nine" after winning Winter Paralympic gold.
Oksana Masters was born in 1989 in what is now Ukraine, and was then part of the Soviet Union, three years after a reactor exploded at the Chernobyl plant, sparking the world's worst nuclear disaster.
At birth she had six toes on each foot, five webbed fingers on each hand and no thumbs, and her left leg was six inches (15cm) shorter than her right.
Her family gave her up and she lived in three different orphanages until the age of seven, when she was adopted by an American woman and taken to the United States.
Due to the severity of her birth defects, doctors decided to amputate both her legs, and she also had multiple rounds of reconstructive surgery on her hands.
But despite her disabilities, Masters was determined to get involved in sports. As well as skiing, she also competes in rowing, biathlon and cycling.
On Wednesday she won her first Paralympic gold, in the 1.1km cross-country sprint skiing at the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics.
"I feel like I'm cloud nine right now, I've been chasing this gold medal for such a long time," said the 28-year-old.
"This is the most amazing medal of my career."
Source: Chung Sung-Jun
Athletes with leg impairments compete in specially adapted sledges in Paralympic skiing events.
Masters had already won a silver in biathlon and a bronze in long-distance cross-country skiing at the Pyeongchang Paralympics.
She also won silver and bronze medals at the 2014 Sochi Paralympics, and a bronze in rowing at the London 2012 Summer Paralympics.
Masters said she believed the dark days of her childhood had helped her become a champion athlete.
"I am so happy I have been able to channel all the things that I went through when I was younger and make them into something positive," she said.
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster happened when a safety test went wrong, causing a huge explosion that sent clouds of radioactive materials floating over Europe.
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Audi is considering reviving the Junior name for its new smallest supermini soft-roader due by the end of the decade.
Ingolstadt is investigating new naming conventions after its spat with Fiat Chrysler Automobile over the disputed Q2 and Q4 badges.
By rights, Audi's next crossover coming in 2016 should be called Q2, but that name is owned by Alfa Romeo. Hence the company is looking at new alternatives for its version of the upcoming Polo SUV.
We know NOTHING about the new Audi; haven't seen any renderings, don't know what it will sell for, and it doesn't come out "until the end of the decade."
Yet another RIDICULOUS headline on this site. Obviously driven by the author's endless love for all-things Audi).
Why not just make it a VW rival to the Mini that way it can be cheaper.