On Saturday night, dissident republicans attempted to detonate a 400 pound bomb outside the Policing Board's Headquarter's in Belfast, Northern Ireland. On the very same day police foiled an attempt to assassinate a Catholic man who had joined the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Five individuals have been questioned in connection with the plot.
Think you need to live in Hollywood and have a huge budget to make films? Not so. Meet Ryan Connolly, the host, writer, director and producer of Film Riot, a weekly online show that peeks behind the scenes of independent filmmaking. Part zany, part gory, it's a show that leaves no stone unturned when it comes to piecing together a film--from penning the dialogue to creating the special effects.
Deployed in Iraq
I was deployed in Iraq in September 2009 for my first four-month rotation flying missions with my new unit. Multiple holidays and a birthday missed with not a single day off. No such thing as a fun Friday night, a lazy Sunday morning or even a Wednesday to think, "I'm halfway there." Everyday is a no frills Tuesday--the same day over and over again. Same uniforms, same chicken and rice to eat, same routine. There are only the rare tell-tale signs to offer any concept of time: pizza being served in the chow hall so it must be Friday, or a football game on TV so it must be Sunday. But it doesn't matter that it is Sunday because business must be done, a mission must be flown. The games are missed. (God bless those ground pounders who go for a year at a time.)
Jon Severson is the president and founder of the Colorado Young Professionals. From Friday, Feb. 26, to Sunday, Feb. 28, savvy YPs from around the country gathered in Colorado to hit the slopes and network. This first annual YP Ski Weekend was hosted by Denver Young Professionals, and also included mountain activities, ski parties with live music, and tons of give-aways and contests. Be sure to check out more YP events here!
Last week a new Pew report provided some good news on how businesses in the United States are beginning to respond to our changing environment. The report was prompted by recent shifts in how corporate leaders perceive climate change in relation to the their own business's energy costs. Two years in the making, "From Shop Floor to Top Floor (pdf)" offers advice for businesses hoping to cut back on energy use.
Leading up to tonight's panel discussion on the sustainability of our fiscal future, my co-panelists Ethan Pollack and Nicola Moore talked about what is a viable path. We all agree the United States is not on a sustainable fiscal path. If we continue down our current policy trajectory, debt will reach 100 percent of GDP in the early 2020s, 200 percent in the 2030s, and 800 percent by 2075.
Last month YPNation talked to the experts for tips on how to create cover letters and resumes that stand out. Today we present you with our favorite three resume building Web sites that will give you insight into the job market, and help you create a resume that will catch the eye of potential employers.
The final pick of YPNation's "Young Professional of Color" series is Tina Wells, CEO of the New Jersey-based Buzz Marketing Group, the number one resource for all things involving youth marketing. Wells has more than a decade of expertise in youth trends, and an impressive portfolio of more than one hundred partnerships.
"The Pulitzer Prize-winning National Enquirer."
While you may not be hearing that phrase anytime soon, the infamous tabloid has come one step closer to journalism's most respected prize for its reporting on the John Edwards scandal.
With a growing chorus of support for the establishment of an independent budget commission, I thought it wise to weigh in. But before we get to the budget commission itself, let's first discuss the underlying policy issue: deficits.
Are death threats and regularly broadcasted rage throwbacks to similar times in American history, or is it a new phenomenon that a quarter of the Republican party thinks our president is, without exaggeration, the Antichrist? I recently took a turn through Gallup's Presidential Approval Center to get some answers about how today's political and cultural climate truly differs from the past.
Over the years, life insurance has developed a stigma thanks to the stereotypical sleazy life insurance agent persona, not far removed from the used car salesman. And so it is one of those topics that doesn't get discussed very often these days, but should because it's an important component of a well-rounded financial plan.
There is an interesting piece by Charles Krauthammer in today's Washington Post, in which he claims Tuesday's results blow the theory that the 2008 presidential election signaled the creation of a grand new ideological alignment.
Work-life balance.
It's the goal of many young professional moms who are seeking harmony between quality family time and their career aspirations. But juggling the two is difficult, especially during a recession when flexible work arrangements may not be possible.
You may have heard of the controversial dating site beautifulpeople.com when CNN covered its decision last month to cleanse its membership of about 5,000 people because they had gained weight over the holidays. You can only join if existing members deem you attractive enough, and the added pounds were reason enough to be expelled.
Our national security professionals continue to have their work cut out for them. Since the failed attempt to bring down a Northwest airliner on Christmas day, we've been told by the heads of our intelligence agencies that al Qaeda will execute another attack against the U.S. homeland within a three to six month timeframe. What kind of attack they are planning remains unknown at this point. But given al Qaeda's obsessive focus on certain types of targets, it's probably not a bad idea to keep a close eye on our airline industry.
Raise your hand if you think A Christmas Carol is terrifying.
Me too.
I saw Robert Zemeckis' new animated film last week, and I'd forgotten what a harrowing tale Charles Dickens weaves.
It struck me that as I mature-as I become comfortable in the working world, earn more, learn to enjoy the privileges of my salary, eat more, and as I walk past my share of beggars on the street-Dickens' message becomes more and more relevant.
It is a staple among news outlets for the first of January--that obligatory story on the percentage of Americans who accomplish their New Year's resolutions, and how YOU can stick to yours (much like this article from the Wall Street Journal).
The other day I opened my wallet, and noticed something I had never seen before. Imprinted discreetly on a little flap, it said, "made in China." I gasped, which got me a look from the cashier, but I was surprised. The wallet was made by Coach, which prides itself on being an American company. And in my naiveté, I assumed that meant its products were manufactured here as well.
When I lived in South India, at 5:30 each morning my neighbor's rooster or the guy hawking traditional South Indian breakfast foods or the guy offering to sharpen people's knives from the back of his bicycle would wake me up.
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