Despite the fact that my snobbish title book club is currently occupied with an egregiously misguided lazy slacker, he has proven to be more than capable of nipping my naysayer in its tracks. Therefore, he is my nominee for the naysayer-of-the-year award. The above-mentioned slacker will be a happy camper indeed. This slacker might not be the only one around. He is currently being occupied by a bad-tempered slacker, making him a prime candidate to win my good ol’ time slacker award.
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Which is the most secretive city in the world?
This question might surprise you. This may make you feel uncomfortable as it challenges your perception of reality and the way we live. There is a reason this place exists and it's not as you might expect.
It was known as the City of God to the ancient Greeks. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It's known in India as Kashi (Kashmir). It's known in Russia as Novgorod.
It's called The Town That Has Disappeared here in America.
A small town in western New York State, with a population of 1,200, vanished without a trace. With the exception of a road marker pointing to its former site, there were no remains: cars, bodies, houses.
This tiny community disappeared without leaving any clues as to where it went or when. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Others claim a meteorite strike destroyed it. Others believe that aliens took it.
Despite what may have happened, the people who lived in this once-thriving area are confident that their town will not be lost forever. They had just moved to another town.
A website is available to track the disappearance and recovery of Zugspitz, which was lost in the Great Depression.
So where is this town? It's in Switzerland, actually!
Zugspitze lies on the border between Austria and Germany. Lake Zugspitze can be found just beyond the summit.
I have always been fascinated by the fact that so many towns have vanished, but some remain. Why do some disappear while others survive? I set out to find out.
I wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. Is it possible for a place to vanish? How does one place go extinct?
It turned out that there are many theories about disappearing towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory says that the town just moves. A third theory states that the town didn't exist at all.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video examines the history and current status of these places.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist.
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
The list isn’t available for public viewing. We don't know the names. It matters because of this.
The secret reason is that directors and actors who are on the blacklist would not be able to find employment. So they'd go out of business, which means that the studios would lose money. That would result in a reduction in spending on movies. This would lead to fewer opportunities and less money for blacklisted directors. This would make them bankrupt.
This could result in even more victims.
A contract may be required to agree to not speak against employers if someone attempts to make an Oscar winning movie. Any director or producer who would like to be nominated for an award is subject to the same rules.
It's no surprise that directors are often forced to take out scenes in their films by producers. Directors might threaten to leave projects that don't reflect their vision.
This is why there is a Hollywood blacklist. If you make negative comments about your employer, it's likely that you will be unemployed. It's not good for anyone.
Problem is, many people have been falsely charged. They have had to fight for their freedom.
This is unacceptable behavior and must be stopped. It is essential that everyone has the freedom to express their opinions.
So we need to take down the Hollywood blacklist.
What dark secrets are there in Hollywood?
Hollywood is full of secret societies. Many secret societies are cult-like and follow rigid rules. Others are just clubs for people with common interests.
However, there are many other criminal organizations that hold much of the industry's power. These include companies such as the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), which sets film ratings, and the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), which sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions and guilds also represent actors, directors, writers, producers, etc. Many of the major TV networks and movie studios are owned or controlled by large corporations.
It is obvious that, no matter how secretive or obtuse a group appears, someone knows exactly what they do. However, we shouldn't fear them.
Instead, we should embrace them. Because they help us make better choices.
They tell us what movies will likely succeed, what songs will be popular, and what books will best sell.
These help us to decide what we'll watch, read, listen, and buy.
Because we can trust them, we can ignore their advice when it conflicts with our tastes.
Because we have chosen to ignore their power, they are even more powerful. They become the ultimate arbiters for taste.
You are free to ignore their messages if that bothers you.
So now let's look at some of the lesser-known but still very real Hollywood secret societies.
Observe why they are important.
Why do actors end up on the blacklist?
As an actor, rejection is much more common than for writers. If you're an actor, you'll probably get rejected a lot. It doesn't matter if you get rejected a lot because eventually you'll meet someone you love.
Actors are typically very talented and can earn a living virtually anywhere. However, most actors aren't interested in making money. They love acting, and they love telling stories. Actors are likely to be outspoken.
It is possible to be told that you are not suitable for the role, or that you are too old or too young. You may also be rejected from a movie audition. That happens a lot.
You may be criticised once your casting is complete. Some people will say that you look awful or shouldn't wear makeup. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes your character isn't real or authentic and you will be criticised. Maybe you play a gay man, and everyone thinks you're straight. Maybe you are a woman who is tough but cries often.
Sometimes, they ask you to change your voice. Sometimes they ask you to sound like a guy or a girl. They want you to sound better most of the time.
The best way to deal with these criticisms is to ignore them. Actors feel like they've failed when told they did wrong. They haven't done any wrong.
They weren't born with a talent that made them famous. They may not fit the bill sometimes, no mater how hard they try.
Blacklisting can happen for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Others feel that actors are lazy. Some actors may be cheaters.
It doesn't matter what reason it may be, you won’t be banned if you keep trying. There are plenty of jobs available and you'll find them.
As long as you keep trying, you'll eventually succeed.
Statistics
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (romper.com)
- In one 2014 study published in the Archives of Medical Science that sought to study the prevalence of these mites, research showed that 41% of the people had them hanging out in their eyelashes. (romper.com)
- Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (romper.com)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked the world
There is nothing more shocking than witnessing someone get famous for the wrong reasons. However, there is nothing worse than watching them fall from grace.
It's fascinating to see how industries react to their mistakes. We've all heard about celebrities who took too much alcohol and drugs. Some even died young because of it.
But, the worst part? When those stars openly discuss their issues and are ignored by everyone. We were there last week.
After a long and successful career, Heath Ledger finally succumbed to his demons. He took too many prescription pills and died shortly after.
His family and friends struggled to accept his passing, and the media had a field day bashing him publicly.
Heath was once one of the most gifted actors currently working. Two Academy Awards nominations were given to Heath for his role in Brokeback Mountain.
Heath, in addition to acting, also wrote and directed films such as A Knight's Tale (Monster's Ball) and Iron Man (3).
Hollywood loved Heath, but he became too big for his britches. He became addicted to drugs and drank heavily. He was eventually able to get clean and went to rehab.
Now that he was sober, he wanted to make amends. He made a documentary called "Room 237," that chronicled the making and release of The Shining. It was originally scheduled to release this year, but it won’t be available in theaters until next.
Heath tried many times to get back into Hollywood. Nothing worked. Heath was in fact arrested twice on drug charges.
While we aren't saying Heath shouldn't have been allowed back in the show business, It would have been nice, however, if he had received some help before things got out of control.
We hope Heath’s story serves as a cautionary tale for others who think they might still be able to have it all.