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Alright, let’s switch gears a bit. I admit this blog dives pretty deep most of the time but every now and then we can find time to lighten up and this Tuesday is the season premiere of the Hulu hit, “Only Murders in the Building”. For me, it’s something of a guilty pleasure. If you’ve Read More “Guilty pleasures #1”
In the high-octane world of Formula One racing, speed, precision, and reputation are everything. But for the Haas Formula One team, a shadow looms large over its parent company, Haas Automation, following allegations of ties to Russia amidst the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Recent reports suggest that Haas Automation, a leading American machine tools manufacturer, Read More “Haas Automation’s Alleged Ties to Russia”
The folks at FiveThirtyEight recently looked at the numbers as they are given to do and summarized who will likely be onstage will a little less than a month before the first debate for the Republican nomination for President. The article discusses the upcoming Republican primary debate scheduled for August 23. The first six candidates Read More “Who will be onstage at the 1st Republican Debate?”
The ongoing actors and writers strike has cast a spotlight on Atlanta’s burgeoning film industry, revealing the challenges faced by non-union workers in a state that is not particularly union-friendly. However, the story of Atlanta’s rise as a major hub for film productions is not just about the workers; it’s also about the state’s attractive Read More “Is Atlanta ready for its closeup? The Impact of the Ongoing Strike, and the Effect on the Minority Film Industry”
In a year marked by labor unrest and high-profile union drives, the American workforce is witnessing a resurgence in union activity, despite a slight decrease in union membership rates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the union membership rate in 2022 was 10.1 percent, a slight dip from 10.3 percent in 2021. However, Read More “A Union Resurgence, ask UPS, SAG & WGA”
Abstract: This article attempts to explore the role of artists as leaders in society and business, particularly in the context of the ongoing strike in the motion picture industry. It highlights the works of Nikki Giovanni and Chris Wells as examples of artists who use their platforms to address societal issues, create communities, and inspire Read More “The Art of Leadership: A Study of Artists as Catalysts for Change in the Face of Technological Disruption”
I do not remember a time when I was not Deadhead. Having seen the Grateful Dead more than a dozen times and the offspring artforms: Furthur, Ratdog, Wolf Brothers Dead & Company another dozen or so. The week had come I found myself wishing for the scents of dust and dirt, patchouli and sweat, weed Read More “Fare the Well”
In an era where climate change is increasingly affecting weather patterns, a recent study by Media Matters reveals that national television news networks have largely sidestepped the climate angle in their coverage of the Canadian wildfires. The wildfires, which have been raging since March, have blanketed large parts of the American East Coast in smoke, Read More “National Media Underplays Climate Connection in Wildfire Coverage”
The Brooklyn Public Library’s Books Unbanned program reportedly offers a complimentary library card to individuals aged 13-21. This unique initiative aims to provide access to books that have been removed from school or public libraries in response to censorship and book banning efforts. By granting patrons across the United States the ability to borrow eBooks Read More “Unbanned”