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Help Wanted, Apply Within: Worst Jobs In Horror Movies
Andrew WelshThe Chopping BlockBabysitter, Camp Counsellor, Coroner, Emergency Responder, Pizza Delivery Guy, Return of the Living Dead, Sleepaway Camp, The Burning, When a Stranger Calls, Worst Jobs in Horror Movies1 Comment
Some jobs just suck. Not everyone gets unpaid sick days, extended health benefits, or a plush executive office. Long hours, no breaks, and poor conditions are common for too many jobs. And with the gig economy growing, many people can't even expect a steady 40 hours of work a week. So if the best horror movies tap into our worst fears, you can expect the genre to expose some of the most dangerous jobs. So what are the worst jobs in horror movies? From camp counsellors to pizza delivery guys, below are five of the worst jobs you could have if you were in a horror movie.
5 – Pizza Delivery
Pizza delivery is probably a shitty job on the best of nights. Though delivery for Amazon may be worse. But in horror movies the pizza delivery person has more to worry about then the customer stiffing them on the tip. In horror movies, you never know who's going to answer the door. In fact, the pizza delivery guy often doesn't live long enough for the door to swing open (Slumber Party Massacre, Offerings). Other times the poor pizza delivery guy sees something they probably shouldn't have seen. Remember that even Satanic cults need to eat. Now they're a witness, and witnesses don't last long in horror movies … unless they're the star (Delivered, Babysitter Must Die, Satanic Panic, Slice).
4 – Police Officer and Emergency Responders
In general, police and other emergency responders have pretty high-risk jobs. Yet they're also trained to expect a range of dangerous situations when the arrive at a call-for-service. Too bad that training doesn't say anything about responding to a horde of the undead (Return of the Living Dead). Still you'd think police officers would know to secure a crime scene or not lean over a dead killer's lifeless body. It happens more than you think (Halloween II, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003). If they're not listening to those 'damn kids' (Hell Night, Friday the 13th: Jason Lives) then they're dying within seconds of showing up. And they usually die quickly because they didn't listen to those kids and look behind them,
3 – Coroner
Working with dead bodies sounds creepy. However, technically, the job itself should be pretty safe. After all, you're working with dead bodies. However, in horror movies, killers don't stay dead for very long. As a result, coroners have a pretty dangerous job, particularly if they're in a slasher movie sequel. Just ask Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter's Axel – you don't want to be the one conducting an autopsy on a killer in the sequel. See No Evil 2's entire story follows its rampaging killer stalking victims in a morgue after it turned out he wasn't so dead. As part of the admission process, coroners may also want to consider screening for failed exorcisms (The Possession of Hannah Grace) or possible sacrifices (The Autopsy of Jane Doe).
2 – Camp Counsellor
No brainer. Going to camp as a kid kind of sucked. But working at a camp in horror movies is life-shortening. If early Friday the 13th movies taught us anything, you don't even need the kids at camp for bad things to happen. Apparently, masked psychopaths don't much care if the kids are there or not. Even deserted campgrounds aren't safe for passerby (Camp Cold Brook, Never Hike Alone). But when the kids do show up counselors can expect a whole host of problems. Maybe a past prank draws a vengeful killer (The Burning) or a trouble-making camper calls out the name of an urban legend (Madman). Sometimes campsites rest on cursed ground (Fear Street Part Two 1978). Other times summer camp bullies push that quiet, shy kid just a little too far (Sleepaway Camp). Regardless
1 – Babysitter
Outside of camp counselors, could there really have been a worse job in horror movies than babysitter? Since Michael Myers stalked Laurie Strode on Halloween night babysitters have had a lot more to worry about than unruly kids and stingy parents. And yes, 1971 British thriller Fright technically gave us the babysitter-in-peril trope. But since John Carpenter's Halloween babysitters have had to be careful answering the phone (When a Stranger Calls), answering the door (Tormented), or watching a VHS movie (All Hallow's Eve). Occasionally, babysitters have even had to fear the kids themselves (Better Watch Out, Bloody Birthday). Don't take jobs out in rural locations (Babysitter Must Die). Even a job watching an elderly family members isn't safe (House of the Devil). Don't forget, always ask about any problems with past hauntings (The Amityville Horror, Paranormal Activity 3).
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Satair Group, FTI partner on video surveillance
Satair Group has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with FTI – a German company, specialising in aircraft security video systems – covering the Americas and Asia-Pacific, including China.
Satair Group has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with FTI – a German company, specialising in aircraft security video systems – covering the Americas and Asia-Pacific, including China. Effective from 1 July 2015, the deal covers FTI's full line of on-aircraft video based surveillance solutions and upgrade programmes. Th e equipment covers cabin, cockpit, cargo compartment, intrusion detection and ground operation support across Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Bombardier fleets.
Under the terms of the agreement, Satair Group – a Copenhagen/Hamburgbased leading provider of integrated material services in the commercial aerospace aftermarket – will provide aftermarket sales, marketing, distribution and AOG support.
Steen Karsbo, VP of gusiness development at Satair Group commented: "I am very excited to enter into this new partnership with FTI – a company that delivers state-of-the-art solutions for meeting the challenges of aircraft security in the air as well as on the ground.
"Immediate detection of everyday incidents may prevent major damage, economic loss and damage of reputation. FTI leverages a long legacy of technical expertise and their modular system architecture provides a unique range of solutions for customers across all types of aircraft."
With this agreement, FTI expands its global footprint by starting business in entirely new markets. Currently, FTI is present in Europe and the Middle-East but with this agreement the Satair Group will act as the key enabler to the American and Asia-Pacifi c markets through technical selling and implementation of FTI's product upgrade programmes.

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A group of patrons start to argue in a bar and they are asked to leave and disperse the premises. Later that evening, the same group ends up across town at a different bar. Another fight ensues and one of the patrons dies as a result of the fight. Will both bars be sued? Maybe it will be determined that the group was not intoxicated therefore assault & battery coverage would be needed to cover the bar owners. Does your Business Insurance policy include assault & battery coverage?
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Russia and Serbia to preparation takeover
The President of Kosovo Hashim Thaci, the second time over the past week expressed concern over the possible takeover of the Kosovo territories.
Axar.az reports that, if the last time a politician talked about the intention of Serbia to cut off and occupy the North of the partially recognized Republic, it is now reported about the attempts of Belgrade to implement the plan with the help of Russia with reference to the interview of the politician to the German magazine Bild.
According to him, «Russia and Serbia, perhaps, plotting a new armed conflict in the Balkans, and the preparation is already in full swing». «Under the pretext of a threat to the safety of the Serbs of Serbia openly threatening intervention and occupation,» said Thaci.
According to the statements of policy, these charges are fabricated and «this same strategy Putin used in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, only there it was about the threat to Russian, and here, for the Serbs». «With Russian help Serbia trying to split Kosovo and to occupy part of Kosovo,» said Thaci.


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Josip "Joško" Domorocki (1917–1992) was a Bosnian-Herzegovinian footballer. He was born in Sarajevo, where he lived for most of his life, and played for several clubs in the Yugoslav First League. He also trained and worked as a locksmith.

Playing career
When he was 17, he started playing for FK Željezničar Sarajevo. Two years later, he went to Belgrade to serve in the army. While in Belgrade, he played for SK Jugoslavija and for the B squad of the Yugoslav national team. In 1940, he returned to Sarajevo and played for SAŠK. When World War II ended in 1945, he played with FK Udarnik, and later with Jedinstvo Sušak. He returned to Željezničar in 1946 and played with them until 1952.

He is particularly remembered for his defiance of the authorities over the creation of FK Sarajevo. When this team was created (as SD Torpedo) in 1946 by the merge of FK Udarnik and OFK Sloboda, several of the best players at FK Željezničar were ordered to play for the new club, to represent Sarajevo and Bosnia-Herzegovina at a national level. Despite the tough attitude of the new communist government towards dissent, Domorocki refused (even after the offer of a flat and two new suits, which was a serious incentive at that time), and continued to play for Željezničar, where he stayed for six years as a player, and then worked subsequently.

Managerial career
He later coached FK Rudar Breza.

Death
Domorocki died in a car accident in Split in 1992.

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A Nigerian Air Force helicopter carrying Osinbajo has crash-landed immediately after take off at Kabba on Saturday.
VP Osinbajo's Chopper crash lands in Kabba, but he and the entire crew safe. He is continuing with his engagements and plans for the day in Kogi State.
The Vice President and his crew, who were reportedly on their way to Lokoja, are unhurt.
Osinbajo is President Buhari's running mate in the presidential elections scheduled to hold on February 16, 2019.


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Victory is sweet
A new NDP leader, a Liberal boxer, and a Canadian cycling champion grabbed headlines in 2012.
By Mika Reka December 6, 2012
Orange Prize
In October 2011, the bid was, at best, unlikely. Thomas Mulcair, a former Liberal Quebec cabinet minister, announced he would be running to replace the late Jack Layton at the helm of the NDP, a party that has clung to its social activism throughout its 50 years. Conservatives called Mulcair a political opportunist, and opponents within the NDP said he would betray the party's social legacy, but by the spring of 2012, the MP from Outremont was the unshakable front-runner. He did not embrace every fringe social issue, nor did he make generous policy proposals at every campaign stop. Instead, Mulcair broadened his appeal by casting himself as the leader who could take on Stephen Harper and take the NDP to the government benches.
Boxing Justin
The son of Pierre Trudeau has yet to win the Liberal leadership, but Justin Trudeau proved he could be a contender. First there was the charity boxing match, where the wiry MP from Papineau defeated beefy Conservative Sen. Patrick Brazeau—the 3-1 favourite—in a third-round technical knockout. Soon after, people speculated Trudeau might capitalize on the moment with a Liberal run. After months courting support on the Hill and in the media, Trudeau entered the race in October with a commanding lead over his challengers.
Dream Cycle
Canadian cyclists don't usually attract the adoring throng that is commonplace for their European peers. Then again, Canadians never had a champion to cheer for. In May, Ryder Hesjedal, 31, made history when he won the Giro d'Italia—a gruelling three-week race through the Dolomites and the Italian Alps—and became the first Canadian to win a Grand Tour. The Victoria, B.C., native entered the final stage of the race 31 seconds behind Spanish competitor Joaquim Rodríguez, but powered through the final ascent and tore through the streets of Milan to win by a razor-thin 16 seconds. He would later crash out of the Tour de France and post a lacklustre time at the London Olympics, but Hesjedal's Italian job turned him into a bona fide hero.
Expensive Angst
Edvard Munch's The Scream shattered records when it sold for US$119.9 million at a Sotheby's auction this spring. While an anonymous buyer took home the Expressionist masterpiece, the real winner was the seller, Norwegian businessman Petter Olsen. Olsen's father, a shipping magnate, was a friend and patron of Munch's; the sale of the piece will help fund a new museum in honour of Munch's life and work. The painting is one of four versions of The Scream, the only one not part of a museum collection.
PQ on the march
The Quebec election was not supposed to be a referendum on tuition fees, but what started as a student protest in Montreal soon became the biggest political conversation in Canada. While many, including Liberal premier Jean Charest, dismissed the movement as a disruptive minority, Parti Québécois Leader Pauline Marois made the students' opposition to a tuition hike a central part of her party's platform. After a divisive summer of marches and strikes, the protest's impact was felt at the ballot box when the PQ was elected to form a minority government and Marois became Quebec's first female premier.
Brave Face of Democracy
It was hugs all around when U.S. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the lakeside home of Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in November. The home, where she was held under house arrest for much of the last two decades by the country's military rulers, is now a symbol of the fragile flowering of the country's democratic reforms. Obama called her "an icon of democracy." But Suu Kyi knows the progress is tenuous; the most dangerous time, she warned, is "when we think that success is in sight."
No. 1 Among Billions
Xi Jinping, the 59-year-old incoming president and military ruler of China's 1.3 billion people, well knows how fleeting popularity can be. His father was a revolutionary hero who was purged, humiliated and reduced to poverty during the madness of the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s. "It makes you grow up earlier," Xi said. His iron will is softened by his glamorous pop star wife, Peng Liyuan, but Xi served notice he will not tolerate the bribe-taking and corruption that has plagued the Communist bureaucracy. Whether he can root out the decades of rot during his 10-year term is another matter. He also offered a populist pledge: "better schooling, more stable jobs, more satisfying incomes and more reliable social security."
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In the Spotlight: Seth Nelson
This is Seth Nelson...
Mini-Bio:
I'm not a screenwriter by trade…not yet. I'm just a hobby writer with careers in manufacturing, engineering, sales, communications, vending, merchandising and more.
I was born and raised in Waupaca, Wisconsin. After high school I attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology. I now reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota with my beautiful wife Laura and two kids Inga (15) and Charlie (11) where I own and operate a small vending machine company Healthier 4U-Minneapolis.
I developed a passion for screenwriting from writing songs, creating characters, and performing stand-up comedy. With a mix of family stories and personal experiences, I sparked the idea for GaryTown almost overnight. When a popular podcaster moves back to his rural hometown and discovers his job-hopping childhood friend is living a double life, he must decide whether to go along with the prank, or expose the truth in an effort to boost his career. What I consider my brand of comedy "Welcome to GaryTown" was most recently a Semifinalist in the Filmmatic Comedy Screenplay Awards Season 6. Sure to be successful in social media, film, television, and radio.
Q: How did you stumble upon screenwriting?
A: I originally had a good idea for a television show and podcast, but before I could build that, I had to be a good writer. In order to become a good writer, I needed to read stories, scripts and how to books. After my first draft I came across Geoffrey's book "The Guide For Every Screenwriter." I hired him, and he convinced me to re-write it as a feature film. Stubborn at first and almost a year later, my second draft was a semifinalist.
Q: Who/what inspired you into taking this path?
A: The story itself inspired me, but my grandfather LaVerne "Wormy" Nelson was a writer and editor for the Waupaca County Post. He passed away when I was just five years old, but my grandmother saved most of his work and WWII letters in his old army chest. Since then my dad transferred his work to compact disks for all the grandkids to view. I loved reading his column "Coffee Break" and recognized a similar writing style to my own. I used that as fuel to write my first feature.
Q: Who was the first person who believed in you? G.
A: My mom and dad always believed in me, but as it pertains to writing probably my cousin Matt Omernick and friend Eric Burke. They loved the idea from the start and are intricate pieces in crafting GaryTown. From reading re-writes, giving feedback, and building a pitch deck, those guys were always willing to help—Much love. After my first draft, I found the courage to join a creative writing group where I met Jeffrey Vavra, a talented horror writer. Unlike anything I would write, I took interest in his work as he did mine. Jeff gave me confidence and a different view on writing I wasn't originally comfortable with. We continue to share stories today. I recently converted one of his short stories to a screenplay. A fun exercise to show my adaptation to his work. He much appreciated it.
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Q: When was the moment you knew you wanted to be a screenwriter?
A: I started this project in May 2019 by collecting "Gary stories" from family and friends, but the pandemic forced me to put the pen to paper. The covid chaos created lots of unknowns, including my business. My vending machine company took a big hit, and I'm still recovering. I'm fortunate to have found other work, and have a loving, working wife.
Q: How do you define success for yourself?
A: One thing is consistent in any career—people like to be rewarded for their efforts. That's what keeps them going. I'm a small fish swimming in a big pond and I don't know any other fish. At least that's what it feels like. I'm not sure where this will take me, but the little wins continue to push me forward. Like a glowing review from a stranger, a semifinalist in a contest, a feature "In the Spotlight", or an extra like on social media.
Q: Give us a typical day in your life.
A: I'm usually in bed by midnight and up by 8am. I try to get a 20 to 30 minute workout in a few days a week before my son gets on the bus at 9am. After that I grab some coffee and a light breakfast. My favorite is bacon, eggs and avocado over toast. A typical day is filling vending machines and merchandising at local Target stores. I try to get home mid afternoon and do some writing before everyone gets home. Later, I enjoy a couple cold beers and peanuts while I watch a sitcom or movie with my wife. If I'm deep in a story, I will write late into the night. I enjoy playing golf and coaching youth sports. A couple days a week I play competitive foosball. In late October I traveled to Lansing, Michigan and won the Michigan State Championship in beginner singles and doubles.
Q: What's been the most important skill you've developed on your path to screenwriting?
A: Structure of a story. I never considered myself a screenwriter, just a good storyteller. Geoffrey's simple structure and short story "A Mighty Quest" continues to be a reference as I lay out stories. Once I applied that to my routine, the writing became easier, and the stories began to flow. I can't wait to share them with you.
Q: What's been the greatest challenge in your writing so far?
A: Patience. Writing brings a roller coaster of emotion. Is my writing any good? Am I wasting my time? I just keep writing. My first draft was rushed, and for no good reason. I was just excited. Screenplays are like a fine wine, they get better with time. I'm glad I learned the skills to develop the characters and storyline.
Q: What's been the greatest reward in the choices you've made?
A: Writing brings me joy, and being a semifinalist was a big moral boost. I rode that high for a couple days, but what I love most is when my kids come home and say "Dad, I have a great idea for GaryTown!" That's the greatest reward I could ask for, having my kids take interest in my stories.
Q: What do you want to learn from a community of your peers?
A: The process of the query. What works? I'm searching for someone to fall in love with my story. How do I find them? How do I know the relationship is right? I'm ready to pitch. I just need to find my audience. #garytown
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AUBURN, AL (WTVM) - A love of Auburn runs in Anna Moates' blood. Her grandfather, father, and two older sisters all attended Auburn. "Having a family that went to Auburn made a great impact on me, especially since my older sister was elected Miss Auburn last year," Moates said.
AUBURN, AL (WTVM) - A legendary pitcher is stepping off the baseball diamond and into the classroom. More than 20 years after beginning classes at Auburn University, Tim Hudson is re-enrolling with his sights set on finishing the degree he never completed.


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Don Juan Canto III
By George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron
Canto III
Byron picks up where he left off and shows us Don Juan sleeping with his head resting on Haidée's chest.
By the time Byron published this canto, the world has seen his first two and there had been plenty of reaction to how immoral they were. So Byron defends himself by saying that he's simply a storyteller. His characters can do whatever they want, and if people want to blame them then they should blame the characters and not Byron.
So it looks like Don Juan is living a sweet life with his rich sweetheart. So now it's time for Byron to throw some conflict into the mix. Enter Haidée's pirate father, who returns home after a long journey at sea.
The father (named Lambro) returns home to find the place has been turned into party central. Haidée has basically given the servants free rule over the place. There are drunken people everywhere and bands playing dance songs. What he doesn't realize is that everyone is partying because they think he has died at sea.
Lambro tries to politely ask a few servants what's going on. They don't recognize him and tell him it's party time. Woooo! A second one tells him that everyone's celebrating because their master Lambro has died. Now Lambro is starting to get mad. He hides it, though, until he can learn the full story.
He eventually comes upon Haidée and Don Juan, who are dressed in super-expensive clothes that have clearly been bought with Lambro's money.
Before Lambro can say anything, a small poet dances into the center of the room and reads a poem. This also inspires a digression by Byron about the meaning of art and life in general. He returns to his general theme that life is short and there's no point in trying to be remembered. So why not enjoy the time you've got?
Just when Byron acknowledges his own digression, he falls back into another huge digression. And before you know it, the canto has ended and we don't even know whether Haidée realizes that her father has come home.
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Canto IV
Canto V
Canto VI
Canto VII
Canto VIII
Canto IX
Canto X
Canto XI
Canto XII
Canto XIII
Canto XIV
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And looking at a global scale, the world seems to be having one of those years?!
Back in September, I blogged about reaching out, and today has just highlighted to me how people are willing to help, if only we reach out and ask.
A quick text to a member of our studio for a local garage recommendation meant we're now getting our car sorted and the guy's coming along to our studio for a free taster.
And yet, why do we feel as if we have to take on the world on our own? Reaching out works both ways; for us, life becomes lighter and we realise that it's never as bad as we think, and for the other person, it's always heartwarming when you know you've helped someone.
This is something that I'm still learning to appreciate. Aside from two cousins in London and a nephew in Paris, the rest of my family are back in the far east, or scattered around the world. Social media keeps us in touch but we've been brought up to "get on with it" and "put on a face".
Who do you have in your network?
Who do you know you can call on, and yet, stop yourself from doing so because you feel you should be able to do everything?
Reach out … you may find it's never as bad as you think!


Minnesota's largest private employer, the Mayo Clinic of Rochester, has been flexing its muscles at the State Capitol this session, with hopes of passing one-of-a-kind legislation that will help the medical institution achieve a $6 billion project to expand itself and also grow the city of Rochester. A few weeks into the current legislative session, Mayo Clinic leaders and legislative supporters introduced a unique proposal seeking infrastructure improvements from new tax revenues. Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton expressed support at the time for this expansion and has been cautiously following the developments at the Capitol.


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The Trailer For Lena Waithe's 'The Chi' Is Here
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The Trailer For Lena Waithe's New Show The Chi Is As Visually Stunning As It Is Powerful
Madison Medeiros
Fans were thrilled to learn that Master of None actress and writer Lena Waithe was taking her own show to the small screen. And, after months of anticipation, the trailer for The Chi is finally here.
In just over one minute, the teaser transports fans to the South Side of Chicago, where they follow a group of Black teenagers — Kevin (Alex Hibbert), Brandon (Jason Mitchell), Jerrika (Tiffany Boone), Emmett (Jacob Latimore), Ronnie (Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine), and Coogie (Jahking Guillory) — who struggle to navigate the difficulties of growing up in a sometimes volatile environment that is often sensationalized in the news and by the president of the United States.
The series, according to the Showtime description, is ultimately a coming-of-age story that aims to remind audiences "that no matter what, the human spirit is strong and hope never dies."
Throughout the series, the characters will face adversities that have the potential of derailing their ambitions, hopes, and dreams, ultimately bringing them closer as they must build a system of support to find solace in an otherwise chaotic world.
Waithe's brilliant storytelling won her an Emmy — making her the first African-American woman ever to win in the comedy writing category — for her powerful semi-autobiographical episode "Thanksgiving" in Master of None's second season. And if the trailer is any indication, The Chi will be just as moving.
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Created and executive produced by Waithe, the series will also be executive produced by rapper/activist/actor Common and Elwood Reid.
While at the Television Critics Association summer press tour this year, Waithe said that she "was fighting" to create more diversity in Hollywood and stressed the importance of mentorship.
"I'm still striving for greatness," she said. "But I think people of color have to have some guidance and mentorship to help them get to that place. Otherwise, they don't get in the room or they get in the room and they fail, and that's problematic."
It's inspiring to see that just months later, Waithe has her own show with a predominately Black cast.
The Chi premieres on Showtime on January 7, 2018.
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Mythology Designs Beautycounter's LA Flagship and Livestream Content Studio
Mythology designed the LA Flagship and livestream content studio for cult clean beauty brand Beautycounter. On Abbot Kinney in Venice, a location now synonymous with bold retail, the Flagship is a reflection of the pioneering work Beautycounter does for clean beauty both with the brand's award-winning products and their political advocacy.
The store design is part of a larger umbrella of brand work that Mythology delivered for Beautycounter this year, starting with 'Change Beauty Forever,' a powerful advertising campaign, which provides the brand with a platform to communicate their mission of clean beauty for all.
"Our aim with the Beautycounter Los Angeles flagship was to connect the brand's new retail concept to the fundamentals of their DNA, and specifically their mission of getting safer beauty products in the hands of everyone," commented Ted Galperin, Partner and Director of Retail. "We used the entire building in the design, creating a living billboard for the brand."
In just 640 square feet, Mythology made use of the entire building to create a living billboard for the brand. The flagship features a payphone that houses a virtual assistant and connects you with your local representative to advocate for safer beauty laws. The phone itself is from 1938, the last year major legislation in the beauty industry was passed in the United States.
'Live from Abbot-Kinney,' an interactive platform that allows shopping from home, but for the Instagram Live generation. Reminiscent of the Hollywood lots nearby, the space can be turned into a CYC studio where Beautycounter can film a variety of content ranging from product launches, makeovers and discussions with community leaders, all with higher production value. After trying on the product, customers can also use the studio to take photos or record content of their own. On the storefront, Beautycounter's version of an on-air sign glows when the brand or customers go live. With so many people shopping online, Mythology wanted to ensure that every customer felt included in the Beautycounter retail experience, even those watching on its website and social channels from home.
Designed entirely during quarantine, the customer experience was re-imagined with COVID-19 safety measures top of mind. Copper can be found on fixtures due to its natural anti-microbial properties; a hand-sanitizing station sits right at the entrance for all customers, and ceramic trays for testing that mitigate exposure by holding small samples can be carried to the designated beauty counter.
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For #1 New York Times bestselling author Sue Grafton's PI Kinsey Millhone, danger comes with the job—but she never expects to find herself at the top of a hit man's list…
G IS FOR GAME…
When Irene Gersh asks PI Kinsey Millhone to locate her elderly mother Agnes, whom she hasn't heard from in six months, it's not exactly the kind of case Kinsey jumps for. But a girl's gotta pay her bills, and this should be easy money—or so she thinks. Kinsey finds Agnes in a hospital. Aside from her occasional memory lapses, the octogenarian seems fine. And frightened.
G IS FOR GUN…
Kinsey doesn't know what to make of Agnes's vague fears and bizarre ramblings, but she's got her own worries. It seems Tyrone Patty, a criminal she helped put behind bars, is looking to make a hit. First, Kinsey's car is run off the road, and then days later, she's almost gunned down, setting in motion a harrowing cat and mouse game…
G IS FOR GUMSHOE
So Kinsey decides to hire a bodyguard. With PI Robert Dietz watching her 24/7, Kinsey is feeling on edge…especially with their growing sexual tension. Then, Agnes dies of an apparent homicide, Kinsey realizes the old lady wasn't so senile after all—and maybe she was trying to tell her something? Now Kinsey's determined to learn the truth…even if it kills her.
"A" Is for Alibi
"B" Is for Burglar
"C" Is for Corpse
"D" Is for Deadbeat
"E" Is for Evidence
"F" Is for Fugitive
"H" Is for Homicide
"I" Is for Innocent
"J" Is for Judgment
"K" Is for Killer
"L" is for Lawless
"M" Is for Malice
"N" Is for Noose
"O" Is for Outlaw
"P" Is for Peril
"Q" Is for Quarry
"R" Is for Ricochet
"S" Is for Silence
"T" Is for Trespass
"U" Is for Undertow
"V" Is for Vengeance
"W" Is for Wasted
"Kinsey is back just as we like her, as Grafton adds another winning title to the series." —San Francisco Chronicle
"A first-rate mystery." —People
"Exceptionally entertaining…an offbeat sense of humor and a feisty sense of justice." —San Francisco Chronicle
"Millhone is an engaging detective-for-hire…P.I. Kinsey Millhone and her creator…are arguably the best of [the] distaff invaders of the hitherto sacrosanct turf of gumshoes." —The Buffalo News
"Once a fan reads one of Grafton's alphabetically titled detective novels, he or she will not rest until all the others are found." —Los Angeles Herald Examiner
"Millhone is a refreshingly strong and resourceful female private eye." —Library Journal
"Tough but compassionate…There is no one better than Kinsey Millhone." —Best Sellers
"A woman we feel we know, a tough cookie with a soft center, a gregarious loner." —Newsweek
"Lord, how I like this Kinsey Millhone…The best detective fiction I have read in years." —The New York Times Book Review
"Smart, tough, and thorough…Kinsey Millhone is a pleasure." —The Bloomsbury Review
"Kinsey is one of the most persuasive of the new female operatives…She's refreshingly free of gender clichés. Grafton, who is a very witty writer, has also given her sleuth a nice sense of humor--and a set of Wonder Woman sheets to prove it." —Boston Herald
"What grandpa used to call a class act." —Stanley Ellin
"Smart, sexual, likable and a very modern operator." —Dorothy Salisbury Davis
"Kinsey's got brains and a sense of humor." —Kirkus Reviews
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Volkswagen has revealed the Golf R Cabriolet which goes on sale in the spring priced at an eye watering £38,770. While the new Golf hatch is now on sale, the Cabriolet version continues as before, having only been launched in 2011. It's the first time Volkswagen has designed a drop top version of the high performance R version and it's certainly not cheap.
It's powered by the same 2.0 TSI engine as the standard Golf R with 265PS but unlike the hatch which is four-wheel drive, the Golf R Cabriolet is front-wheel drive only. It does get a six-speed DSG automatic gearbox as standard which helps give it a 0-62mph time of just 6.4 seconds.
The R Cabriolet gets a bespoke front bumper with a gloss black grille plus xenon headlights, black brake calipers and a gloss black rear diffuser. There are also chrome exhaust pipes and smoked LED rear lights. The R rides lower than a standard Golf Cabriolet with 25mm lowered sports suspension while 18-inch alloys are standard. 19-inch high gloss black wheels are an option.
Inside it gets leather sports seats with contrasting grey stitching that also features on the steering wheel and gear lever plus there are brushed aluminium pedals.
Meanwhile Volkswagen has also launched the Beetle GSR, pictured below. A high performance version of the Beetle it gets the turbocharged 2.0 TSI engine from the Golf GTI with 210PS. Just 3500 will be sold worldwide and only 100 are expected to arrive in the UK with orders being taken from May.
The yellow and black colour scheme is based in the Beetle 1303 S from the early 1970s with a black bonnet, roof and boot plus black body stripes with GSR lettering on the bottom of the doors. There are also yellow bumpers in a new R-Line design and a yellow and black rear spoiler. If it's a little too garish for you, the GSR can also be ordered in Platinum Grey and Black.
Other special features include 19-inch Tornado alloys painted black and sports seats inside. The GSR will acclerate from 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds helped by 280Nm of torque available low down the rev range. Claimed economy is 38.7mpg.


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I think they're fun so I hope you enjoy it too.
sounds fun … I'll be there!
Glad you can join us Alona and thanks for spreading the word.
For the past two years I've done the genebogger advent calendar. Since the questions are the same I was looking for something different to do. Looking forward to the list!
Good to have you on board Kristin…we'll have fun!
Yes, count me in! Like Kristen, I was hoping there would be something different from the Advent Calendar I have participated in (and enjoyed) the last two years. I look forward to finding out more. I do like your holly motif – very cheery on a bitterly cold frosty day in Scotland – 32F.
I'm looking forward to us all having some fun! 32F seems nicer than 35C! Definitely frosty at your end of the world.


It's not often that we see what we would call a true Hollywood glam interior. Especially not in Australia where we, as a culture, are considered far too relaxed and low-key to pull off the look in its truest form, writes Carlene Duffy, Interior Design expert and previous The Block contestant.
And to be frank, the "more is more" approach to a dedicated Old Hollywood glam interior look can be all a bit much for many.
In saying that, there is no denying that aspects of the look have been making a mark in contemporary interiors across the globe and I, for one, couldn't be more pleased.
Whether it's silver or brass, a Hollywood glam interior is all about embracing the glitzy. Polished metals go a long way to achieving this. (Copper is excluded here. It has industrial roots, which is basically the antithesis of what Hollywood glam is all about).
We've undoubtedly been seeing a lot more metal-framed furniture and décor items in interiors of late where timber once reigned supreme.
I am eternally thankful to Hollywood glam for waving the flag for pintuck furniture.
Whether it's your sofa, your bedhead, an armchair or banquet seat, tufted upholstery is the ultimate in elegance and in the most transparent way.
I bet kids of the 70's never thought they would be lusting over velvet again so soon. But old Hollywood glamour has always owned this material.
Velvet in rich colours such as navy, emerald green and plum looks and feels so luxurious that it can be used in any scheme to add a sense of luxury and old world charm.
Curtains have definitely made a comeback in interiors. You would have noticed that linen-look sheer curtains have been extremely popular in recent years.
But what is just starting to make a mark in characterful contemporary settings is thick, heavy, puddling curtains, often in rich colours and bold patterns.
Such curtains say "opulence is back, baby," and I think I'm going to be jumping aboard this train.
Many people are scared of black but black accents are one of the easiest and most effective ways to add some depth to your interior.
Some interiors can be so white and beige and blah that I feel like they might float away. Black accents, whether it be in your dining chairs, tapware or hardware pack a punch that many interior colour schemes so desperately need.
Large scale geometrics, like so boldly used in Hollywood glam interiors epitomises the confidence of 'old Hollywood glam' that I love so much.
If you tend to tire quickly of your design choices, it's wise to inject bold patterns into your interior via your soft furnishings, such as throw cushions and rugs because laying a geometric tile, for instance, can be costly to change if your taste is a bit fickle.
Old Hollywood glam promotes furniture, fixtures and decor with soft, curved profiles and often in elaborate patterns.
This applies to dining tables, chairs, wall mirrors, consoles, bedheads… And more than ever, adding a bit of the ornate into your home is crucial to creating a home with character and a bit of eccentricity where hard angular lines can simply fail to.


Jose Mourinho yelled 'wake up' at his Manchester United team just before they conceded an early goal to Bournemouth.
The Red Devils were slow out of the traps against the Cherries and conceded two or three good chances before Callum Wilson's opener.
United went sleeping from a corner and Lewis Cook played a lovely pass for Junior Stanislas to cross for a simple tap-in for Wilson.
It was all Bournemouth deserved for their bright start but Mourinho clearly saw it coming with the Portuguese boss tearing into his side from the touchline.
United face difficult trips to Juventus and Manchester City after today's clash with Bournemouth and he'll need to see a marked improvement if they're to get anything out of those games.
Romelu Lukaku was absent from today's squad as he picked up an injury in Friday's training session.
The Red Devils did manage to get back on level terms when Anthony Martial notched his fifth goal of the season ten minutes before the break.
The Frenchman slotted home Alexis Sanchez's cutback after a rare move of quality from the Reds.


The six-storey, red-brick domestic finishing mill that sits alongside the tumbling waters of the River Cart is an enduring monument to Paisley's rich history in the textile industry. Built in 1886 by the Clarks firm, it would stand sentry to the Anchor site that stretched back to the imposing Mile End building at the other end of Seedhill Road. The late nineteenth century was a boom period for the thread industry in Paisley. Shortly after the domestic finishing mill was opened, Clark and Co Ltd would amalgamate with that other significant name in Paisley history, J. & P. Coats, to form J. & P. Coats Ltd, making this the largest thread manufacturer in the world, employing thousands in the Paisley area and exporting to millions of people across the globe. Yet the thread industry in Paisley had much humbler beginnings.
The history of textile manufacture in Paisley can be traced back to the early 18th century, as demand began to grow for these products and new economic opportunities began to appear. One of the founders of this industry in the local area was a certain Christian Shaw, who overcame her famously turbulent childhood to become proficient in the spinning of yarn. In the early 18th century, all thread had to be imported from Holland, but Christian managed to obtain a 12-spindle twisting frame, as well as lots of knowledge, from Holland, and over time established a modest silk thread-making industry from the House of Bargarran. As small steps were being made in thread manufacture, Paisley was also becoming famous for other textile production, most notably weaving. If one walks around the town today, a glance at street names such as Shuttle Street and Cotton Street serve as a reminder of the town's proud heritage in these areas. Weavers would work from home, producing muslin, lawn, and silk goods, and the 'cottage' nature of this early manufacture, and the communities they represented, can still be appreciated today in the Sma' Shot cottages located in the town's Shuttle Street, which date from between 1735-1750.


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A lot to report on! (re: the Loudoun Comp Plan update)
Written by Gem Bingol, PEC
The Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Committee has been on a semi-monthly schedule of meetings since March, in an effort to be prepared for the next round of Envision Loudoun workshops for resident input scheduled for the first half of June.
Find a meeting and register!
The stakeholders have worked with staff and consultants to create a vision statement for the Plan, as well as a set of overarching goals. We've also started working on objectives for each of the goals. You can review all of the packets that stakeholders have received during our tenure.
At its last meeting, the Board of Supervisors discussed and made some changes to the latest version of the Vision and Goals that the stakeholders provided. So far, the goals have been very generic, with utopian/idealistic language that anyone anywhere would love to apply to their community. It is important that Goals and Objectives are tailored to Loudoun and set within the specific geographic policy framework that Loudoun residents have valued and embraced. A recent news articles highlights some of the Board discussion as it relates to the Transition Policy Area: Loudoun Supervisors Split Over Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement (5/17/17 LoudounNow)
In the next round of public input, attendees will be asked to comment on the proposed draft Vision and Goals as amended by the Board. The public will also be asked to comment on growth type issues relevant to the geographic areas surrounding each of the meeting venues. So for example, redevelopment issues would be part of the discussion in Sterling, while the Transition Area would be discussed at the Dulles South location.
In the last two stakeholders meetings, we discussed the Transition Area --preceded by some informative presentations on its history including responses to questions posed by stakeholders. Unfortunately, these presentations are not currently available online. Not surprisingly, since a large number of stakeholders represent Loudoun's traditional development interests, a lot of the discussion demonstrated industry interest in opening the Transition Area to more development. The reasoning varied, but generally the statements reflect a vastly different perspective than the values and interests that the majority of public comments expressed during the first round of input.
One major concern that I and others had upon receiving the pdf of the public comments, was that the data could not be reorganized to consider the many values that people had expressed. In response to this concern, the data is now available in an excel spreadsheet format. The Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition (PEC is a member), with the help of amazing volunteers, have since created a toolkit to make it easier for anyone to create their own search based on criteria of their own choosing.
The Coalition's Comprehensive Plan Review Committee (I'm a member) has also submitted a letter to the Board of Supervisors to be on record opposing the idea of using the study as a basis for planning the future of housing since it is a static model and the assumptions made for that would not be sufficient for planning purposes.
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THE RUBICON EFFECT~ TODAY'S GUEST, ROY DIMOND
WELCOME, ROY DOMIND
~THE RUBICON EFFECT~
What was your inspiration behind writing this intriguing story( The Rubicon Effect)?
American politics was where the genesis of The Rubicon Effect started. Seeing politicians deny reality, as big money inflicts its will upon the system is a fascinating thing to behold. But fascination can quickly turn to horror when it begins affecting reality. With weather fluctuating madly across the globe, the rising oceans, and with draught and fires ever increasing, it isn't fear mongering to acknowledge the truth. Combine this with a new Pope, and given the struggles of the church, these unique circumstances provide an interesting opportunity for a writer.
So while musing on all these events, I wondered, what if the American right-wing came up with a plan. A solution so horrific, yet necessary, that it focused the human species on the coming days. What would happen if tomorrow, we woke up with the headlines, Pope Declares End of Days? How would humanity react? Would we just continue on in disbelief, or would we run mad into the streets? How would humanity react if we were faced with an immediate problem that had no solution?
That lead me to thinking about, who are we as an entity, and what do we believe in? Those two questions interested me because I think it goes to the core of our existence. Writing a book about humanity, at its very core, at that moment that we must say, "This is who we are! This is what we believe in!" Now that fascinated me.
What made you decide to bring to the forefront something on The Apocalypse?
I wanted something that would immediately focus all mankind. An event that would have both spiritual ramifications, as well as corporeal impact. People die everyday, in mass killings, or catastrophic weather events, even if the global event happened, say, an asteroid careening towards the earth, it doesn't really touch the spiritual, not like The End of Days. No more days, the end, now that is immediate and now, it impacts the spirit and the body. What would we do to stop the Apocalypse? If a plan was so horrific that it was nearly incomprehensible, yet saved us, would we, could we do it? What are we capable of, if it means saving our bodies, what are our souls worth to us? Would we sell our soul for more days on the planet? Theres the question raised by The Rubicon Effect.
How did this book come to be?
This novel had a long and twisted journey to the readers hands. I first thought of this book while walking around the lakes near my home. Such beauty. Butterflies and bees, elk and eagles, owls, beavers, deer, every type of bird, squirrels and chipmunks. Life is everywhere on my walk. Then the question came. What if this was all gone, tomorrow? What would I have done to prevent that. I sat beside the lakes and wondered what was in me, in my fellow man, so that some can rant against reality, deny global climate change, all the while using the church, quoting the bible, saying they know the invisible, while right before their eyes, sea levels rise, and ozone layers deplete.
I struggled with all these questions while writing this book. I think some perspective and insight came while trying to answer a question with no solution and I believe that I was able to write it into the story.
Once completed, a publisher liked it and then art and reality collided. I signed a contract but the publisher was taken over by a larger company. A right-wing conglomerate, who didn't like the books message. I was flattered, as it offended enough for them to break the contract, confirmation that I had written something of substance. So broken contract in one hand and pride in the other, I again put it out to publishers.
Three offered contracts and I chose one, then another offered after I had signed my contract. I don't break contracts, because I sincerely believe that a civilized society is run by laws and that contracts are a personal commitment. For me it's a matter of pride. So I remained with the people I signed with and have had no regrets that I did.
And now, after a long torturous road, The Rubicon Effect finally lives.
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THE RUBICON EFFECT
ROY DIMOND
Publisher: Raven's Wing Books; 1 edition (September 9, 2013)
Publication Date: September 8, 2013 How do you solve a problem with no solution?
"I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act."
Two seemingly unrelated events will soon affect the entire world! The Holy Church has just ordained the first South American Pope. Born into poverty and raised on the mean streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, the new leader of the Holy Church intends to bring the church kicking and screaming into the 21st century. While at the same time, the death of the Venezuelan President has opened the door to a new, rising political star and her plan to inspire an entire world. The Pope finds himself cleverly trapped in a web, from which he cannot escape, when the Republican nominees for President and Vice President of the United States of America, Richard Delaney, and his stunning running mate, Michelle Yakin, propose a horrific solution. However, three visionaries: a mysterious Elder from the Andes Mountains, who calls himself Older Brother, the second term, lame duck, President of the United States of America, and an environmentalist, see another way . . . Unfortunately, the time to act is running out. Mother Nature may have crossed the Rubicon and there is no turning back. The Apocalypse, the End of Days has arrived and humanity is to be judged.
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A bit about the author….
Roy Dimond lives with his wife in Pender Harbour, a small fishing village on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. Locals call it "Penderdise."
In his first life, Roy had the honor of helping at risk children and their families. In his second life, he pursues his love of travel and writing. Having explored four continents from Cuzco to Kyoto, Santorini to Tsumago, his wanderings have all found a way into his stories.
Roy's first book is called The Singing Bowl and as you read this, his second novel, The Rubicon Effect, he is already working on his next adventure. Visit Roy on the web at:
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The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) is a comedy starring Eddie Murphy. The film was directed by Jonathan Lynn. In addition to Murphy, the film stars Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell, Grant Shaud, Kevin McCarthy, Charles S. Dutton, Victor Rivers, Chi McBride, Sonny Jim Gaines, and Noble Willingham.
The film's plot is centered on politics, specifically what members of the Congress and lobbyists do to get what they want in Washington, D.C.
A Florida con man named Thomas Jefferson Johnson uses the passing of the longtime Congressman from his district, Jeff Johnson (who died of a heart attack while having sex with his secretary), to get elected to Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists. Shortening his middle name and calling himself "Jeff" Johnson, he receives the 5000+ signatures required to be on the ballot by becoming endorsed by a seniors organization, the Silver Foxes.
Once on the election ballot, he uses the dead Congressman's old campaign material and runs a low budget campaign that appeals to name recognition, figuring most people do not pay much attention and simply vote for the "name you know." He wins a slim victory and is off to Washington, a place where the "streets are lined with gold."
Initially, the lucrative donations and campaign contributions roll in, but as he learns the nature of the con game in Washington D.C., he starts to see how the greed and corruption makes it difficult to address issues such as campaign finance reform, environmental protection, and the possibility that electric power companies may have a product that is giving kids in a small town cancer.
In trying to address these issues, Congressman Johnson finds himself double-crossed by Power and Industry chairman Dick Dodge. Johnson decides to fight back the only way he knows how: with a con. Johnson succeeds and exposes Dodge as corrupt. As the film ends, it appears likely that Johnson will be thrown out of Congress for the manner in which he was elected.
Eddie Murphy as Thomas Jefferson Johnson
Lane Smith as Dick Dodge
Sheryl Lee Ralph as Miss Loretta
Joe Don Baker as Olaf Andersen
James Garner as Jeff Johnson
Victoria Rowell as Celia Kirby
Grant Shaud as Arthur Reinhardt
Kevin McCarthy as Terry Corrigan
Charles S. Dutton as Elijah Hawkins
Victor Rivers as Armando
Chi McBride as Homer
Sonny Jim Gaines as Van Dyke
Noble Willingham as Zeke Bridges
Eddie Murphy appeared in this Disney-produced film after a string of Paramount Pictures star vehicles. Bernie Weinraub, film reviewer for The New York Times, offered his opinion that Murphy wished to "move beyond the tepid material" he had been given by Paramount. Writer and producer Marty Kaplan said of Murphy's involvement "I feel like I've come close to winning the jackpot".
The film was shot at various locations in Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, CA; Harrisburg, PA; Maryland, and Pasadena, CA.
Critical response
It was released in December 1992 and went on to gross approximately $47 million at the domestic box office. Critical reaction to the movie however was mostly negative. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times liked the premise and what it had going for it, but criticized it for its "slow pacing", despite it being a screwball comedy. Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly called it "a sterile, joyless comedy, photographed in ugly, made-for-video close-up and featuring a farce plot so laborious it suggests John Landis on a bad day". eFilmCritic.com called it a "tepid Eddie Murphy political farce", and the film currently holds a 13% "Rotten" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Environmental Media Awards granted the movie with the award for feature film of 1993, and in 2001 the Political Film Society awarded the film its special award of the year.
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