Even though the title of my snobbish, book club is held by an idiotically misguided slacker at the moment, I've discovered that he is capable of stopping my naysayer from getting out of control. He is therefore a prime candidate to my naysayer for the year award. The above-mentioned slacker will be a happy camper indeed. The above-mentioned slacker may not be the only one in town. However, if you are a slacker in a bad mood and enjoy a good time, that's another story. He is currently being occupied by a bad-tempered slacker, making him a prime candidate to win my good ol’ time slacker award.
FAQ
Why do actors end up on the blacklist?
An actor is more likely to get rejected than a writer. An actor will probably be rejected quite often. It doesn't matter, because you will eventually find someone you love.
Actors can often make a living from acting because they are very talented. However, most actors aren't interested in making money. Actors love acting and storytelling. So if you're an actor, chances are you're going to put yourself out there.
You might even go to auditions where you're told that you're too old, too young, or not right for the role. Or you might audition for a movie and lose out to another person. This happens all the time.
After you've been cast, there may be criticism. People will tell you that you look terrible or shouldn't be wearing makeup. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes you'll be criticized because you're playing a character that isn't realistic or authentic. You might play a gay man and everyone assumes that you are straight. You might play a tough woman, but she is very emotional.
Sometimes they might ask you to change how you speak. Sometimes they ask you to sound like either a boy or a girl. Most of the time, however, they want to hear better.
The best way to deal with these criticisms is to ignore them. Actors feel like they've failed when told they did wrong. However, they aren't doing anything wrong.
They weren't born with the talents that made them famous. They don't always fit the bill, no matter how hard they try.
An actor can be blacklisted for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Others think actors can be lazy. Others still believe that actors cheat.
Whatever your reason, it doesn't matter. You won't get blacklisted for trying. There are many opportunities for you to find your role.
You will eventually succeed if you keep trying.
How does the brain regulate the functions of the body?
The brain relays messages to other parts of the body to ensure their functionality. Your brain controls all that happens in your body. It tells your stomach to digest food and your lungs to breathe air; it tells your arms and legs to move.
Your brain is composed of billions and billions nerve cells, connected in groups called neurons. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Every neuron has a cell wall around its nucleus. Channels within the membrane allow ions such potassium and sodium to enter and leave the cells. The electric charge that causes the neuron's fire is created by ion movement.
When a neuron fires, chemicals called neurotransmitters are released into the space between the neuron and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters bind with receptors on the second nerve cell, opening ion channel channels to allow ions in and out. As a result, the second neuron fires too.
When another neuron sends an impulse to the presynaptic neural cell, neurotransmitter is released. The impulse travels along an synapse between the neurons. The transmitter binds to the receptors on the postsynaptic neural cell, which triggers the firing of that neuron.
The nervous system relies on neurotransmitters for communication. They coordinate brain activity among different parts.
Is there a more mysterious place than the Earth itself?
Antarctica is home to the most mysterious and remote place on Earth.
This is why we find it so captivating. Because it is unlike any place on Earth.
It is very remote and isolated. There is much more to this place than meets the eyes.
These wild animals are also found in this natural wonder.
Let's see how this incredible destination became famous for its mystery.
Antarctica: The South Pole
No one knows exactly why Antarctica was named Antarctica. Some believe it means "land of ice." Others think it comes from Greek mythology.
Antarktis was an ancient Greek name that was given to the island where Zeus and his twin brothers, Zeus. According to one source, one of the twins was conceived in winter. The term antarctic is derived from this.
Others believe that the name comes from the Greek words anti meaning against and tropos meaning to turn. This would signify land turned away the sun.
Whatever the reason, Antarctica has always held a special fascination for people.
It is the highest, coldest, windiest, dryest, and most populated continent. It is too cold to support trees, plants, and animals.
Yet, this frozen wasteland is alive.
It is home to approximately 90 percent of all life on Earth. About 50% of the world's plant and animal species can be found here.
And what makes Antarctica such a unique environment? Here water freezes to ice and not evaporates into the atmosphere.
This causes large ice masses to rise above the ground.
These floating glaciers make up 80%. And they're growing larger every year.
Since 1960, the Antarctic ice sheets has grown 60ft.
If the melting continues, the sea level will rise by up to 200 feet. This could lead to widespread flooding.
This does not mean that everyone is wrong. Some scientists suggest that global warming could actually be good for us. They believe that global warming will lead to melting ice sheets faster and floods that can flush toxic chemicals out of our soils and bodies.
But others warn that this theory sounds like a plot from a science fiction movie.
What is the most secretive location in the entire world?
The answer may shock you. It might even make you uncomfortable because it challenges our perception of reality and how we live. However, there's a reason for this place to exist. It's not what we would expect.
It was known as the City of God to the ancient Greeks. It was called the City of Destruction by the Bible.
It is also called Kashi in India (Kashmir). It is also called Novgorod in Russia.
But here in America, it goes by another name - The Town That Disappeared.
A small town in western New York State, with a population of 1,200, vanished without a trace. A road sign pointing to the former location of the town was all that was left, except for a few bodies and cars.
This tiny community disappeared without leaving any clues as to where it went or when. Some believe the earth swallowed them up. Others believe it was destroyed by a meteorite. Others claim it was taken away by aliens.
Whatever happened, the residents of this once-thriving community are convinced that their town isn't gone forever. They had just moved from one town to the other.
There is even a website dedicated to tracking the disappearance of the lost city of Zugspitz.
So, where exactly did this town go? It's actually in Switzerland!
Zugspitze is situated on the border between Germany und Austria. Lake Zugspitze lies just above the summit of the mountain.
I have always been fascinated by the fact that so many towns have vanished, but some remain. Why does some vanish while others remain? I decided to investigate.
I was curious about the disappearing towns. What is the secret to a town's disappearance? How can one place vanish from existence?
There are several theories behind the disappearing of towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. Another theory suggests that the town has never existed.
Theories aside, the fact remains that dozens of towns around the globe have been swallowed up by the ground. This video examines the history and current status of these places.
Statistics
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Hollywood Actors and Actresses with PhDs
Many prominent names include Oprah, Bill Gates. Steve Jobs. Bill Gates. Oprah. Winfrey. Michael Jordan. Barack Obama. Nikola Tesla and Marie Curie are among the many famous scientists.
Some celebrities were Ph.D. holders, including actor Tom Hanks as well as singer Barbra Straisand and actress Meryl Steep.
All of these celebrities received their doctorates from universities around the globe. Many of these celebrities were successful business leaders or entrepreneurs after receiving their PhDs.
Some of the other well-known actors and actresses who have PhDs include:
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Actor David Schwimmer has an MBA from Columbia University Business School. He was also an alumni of NYU's Tisch Schools of the Arts.
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Jennifer Aniston was an actress who graduated Dartmouth College with a Bachelor in Science degree. Harvard University granted her Master of Science in Organizational Behavior, Human Resources Management.
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Julia Roberts was a Yale University Biology student before she received her Masters of Public Administration (Georgetown University) as an actor.
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Actor Edward Norton graduated from Brown University with his Bachelors of Fine Arts. He then earned his Doctorate in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Stanford University.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal is an actor. She graduated from Barnard College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. Columbia University then awarded her a Master of Social Work.
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Actress Sarah Jessica Parker was awarded her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Wellesley College. Columbia University is her master's program in clinical psychology.
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Sandra Bullock, an actress, earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California Berkeley. After graduating from Cal Berkeley, she went on to earn her Masters of Education at UCLA.
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Reese Witherspoon is an actress who earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Tulane University. Her Master of International Affairs was then obtained from Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
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Michelle Williams is an actor who graduated from Wesleyan University, where she received a Bachelors of Arts degree. She went on to receive her Master of Arts Degree in Psychology from Boston University.
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Actress Shailenewoodley graduated Brigham Young University Hawaii in Hawaii with her Bachelors of Arts. After graduating from Brigham Young University-Hawaii, she went on to San Francisco State University for her Master of Environmental Studies.
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Will Smith, actor, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Howard University. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
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Queen Latifah is an actor. She graduated with a Bachelor in Science in Nursing from Michigan State University. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded her a Master of Public Health.
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Actress Amy Adams graduated from the Juilliard School with her Bachelor of Music degree. She received her Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music.
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Actress Halle Berry graduated from the American Conservatory Theater with her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Carnegie Mellon University conferred her Master of Fine Arts acting degree.
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Brittany Murphy, an actor, graduated Santa Monica High School with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts. Then, she graduated from Santa Monica High School with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts. She received her Masters of Fine Arts (Acting) at New York Film Academy.