Here are the posts from the last week that readers read the most. Maybe you missed one or two, so check them out. Oh, how I love the fall. And we’re truly almost there. We’re finally in the last throes of summer, and September is right around the corner. You know, in my mind, that
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A pair of moderate releases with a handful of docs and titles in limited release topline an end-of-summer specialty market. Labor Day weekend can be slow and indie openings are up against few new wide releases (Afraid, Reagan) and holdovers from Deadpool & Wolverine to Inside Out 2. Meanwhile, the Venice film festival, with Telluride
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US President Joe Biden’s exit from the Presidential contest is a timely reminder for all leaders to check their expiration date. Leadership is contextual, which means leaders outgrow their role or the role outgrows them. As organisations evolve, so do their leadership needs. An executive who was perfect for launching a startup may not be
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Similar to how people went on vacation with revenge as Covid simmered down, so did they return to cinemas this summer. Even though this season’s domestic box office take of $3.6 billion, per Comscore, is roughly a half-billion lighter than last summer’s $4.09 billion, chalk that up largely to a Marvel movie missing from the
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A new report from the Institute for Policy Studies reveals that the CEOs of some of the largest companies employing low-wage workers in the US are prioritizing their own short-term gains over long-term investments. The report highlights that these companies are spending far more on stock buybacks than on capital investments or employee retirement plans.
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Anger is on the rise in 2024.  Ask ChatGPT or the search engine for scientific studies, Consensus, and they will feed you great gobs of information showing that anger in America is reaching record highs. What’s more, they will tell you that much of the anger scientists have studied recently is based on politics.  Republicans are furious
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Katie’s parents never told her “no” when she asked for a book, which was the start of most of her problems. She has a BA in Creative Writing from Lake Forest College and is working towards a master’s degree in library science at U of I. She works full time at a public library reference
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Grammy-winning vocalist ALYA perfectly captures the uncontrollable laughter, late nights, unexpected adventures, and tummy-tickling butterflies of a summertime romance in her newest release, “If You Only Knew”.   The philanthropic artist, quickly gained recognition with her smash 2023 hit “Crazy” and a powerful Christmas collaboration with Eric Clapton. Her soulful melodies and dedication to making
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If you’re wondering why you don’t see more men wearing puffer jackets to the beach or putting sriracha sauce on their ice cream, the answer is simple. Some things simply should not and do not and go together. The same goes for shoes and trousers. Sure, you’re probably well aware that flip-flops aren’t the perfect
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