Sopranos actor Frank Pellegrino passes away

It's been confirmed Sopranos actor Frank Pellegrino died on Tuesday following a battle with lung cancer. The 72-year-old actor played FBI Chief Frank Cubitoso on the series.

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Diego Luna set to star in the remake of Scarface

Diego Luna will be stepping into Al Pacino's shoes for the remake of the 1983 classic, Scarface. It was confirmed on Monday the 37-year-old Mexican-born actor would be taking on the role.

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Uber Partners With Daimler in a Step Toward a Driverless Future

The move marks the first time a major automaker will provide its own self-driving vehicles specifically to operate on the ride-hailing company’s network.

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Scott Disick snuggles cheeky mystery brunette in Miami

It recently seemed that Scott was doing everything he could to try and patch things up with his ex-girlfriend, new photos obtained by Dailymail.com paint a different picture.

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Sunday Roast for Two, Any Day of the Week

Sundays are for roasts! Or well, any day is a good day for a roast, especially when you make all the trimmings to go along with :)

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Morgan Freeman on his hopes for the Trump presidency

He has played POTUS twice, happy to reveal he voted for Hillary and even been the voice of God, but this actor is hoping for the best when it comes to Donald Trump.

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Robin Thicke 'has only seen son Julian, six, once'

On Monday, People reported Thicke had a supervised visit with Julian on Friday but passed up the chance to have another visit with the boy on Saturday.

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Ben Affleck steps down as director of The Batman

Ben Affleck will no longer direct The Batman, according to an exclusive statement made to Variety on Monday. The 44-year-old will still star in the movie in addition to staying on as a producer.

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Kanye, Justin and Drake all plan on boycotting the Grammys

The Grammys are having a hard time getting their nominees to show up this year. Insiders say Kanye West, Justin Bieber and Drake are all planning on boycotting the ceremony on February 12.

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Nick Gordon tweets pictures of late Bobbi Kristina Brown

It's two years since his girlfriend Bobbi Kristina Brown fell into the coma which eventually led to her death.

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Paris Jackson set to appear in TV series Star

Paris Jackson is set to making her acting debut. The 18-year-old landed a role in Lee Daniels' show, Star. The Hollywood heavyweight recently hinted at a collaboration on Instagram.

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Hilary Duff tells Cosmo why she kept Jason Walsh a secret

Hilary Duff sets her own terms when it comes to her private life.

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Zendaya offers Twitter victim modelling contract

She recently launched her own fashion line with sizes from 0 to 22. So the 20-year-old singer-actress knew what to do when she found a young woman being attacked on social media for her size - offer her a job.

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Tesla Gives the California Power Grid a Battery Boost

A whirlwind three-month project is helping the luxury carmaker transform itself into a multifaceted clean energy company.

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Caitlyn Jenner shares The Secrets Of My Life book cover

The tell-all will be available in hardcover, ebook and audio in the US on April 25. Jenner wrote the book with Buzz Bissinger, who interviewed Caitr for Vanity Fair in 2015.

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Ways To Maintain High Standards Of Quality Control

Employee health and fitness should be at the top in all employers' checklist. To ensure this, quality control has been set up which ensures that workplace of the employee and the products they handle are safe and are of reasonable quality and standard.

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Go the Distance With Your Displays

Why settle for the basics and something so similar to what too many of your competitors are using? When you go the distance with your displays, they stand out and they give the impression your business is better.

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Your Trade Show Display Taken to the Next Level

You can rely on the best trade show stand builders to help you take your displays to the next level. Keep in mind, those that come to any place you are set up already have a sincere interest in what is being offered. However, they have plenty of choices in that area to decide what they want and who they will get it from. With that in mind, you have to get their attention and keep it.

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Get the Size, Shape, and Design You Need to Successfully Promote

Custom exhibition stands give you an amazing opportunity to think outside of the box. You won't be restricted by the size, shape, or design of a given concept you have in mind.

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Secrets of Bonding 137: Identify 5 Mystery Bonds Contractors Need

Think you are pretty familiar with the various surety bonds contractors may need? See if you can identify these five that we are commonly asked to provide by contractors and our agency partners.

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Common Mistakes Business Owners Make When Opting For Capital Growth Funds

In order to improve businesses, you need to look for reliable financial services. Luckily, there are reliable providers who can help you.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus gets political at SAG Awards

The 56-year-old actress took home  the first gong of the night at the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

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Stars dazzle on the 2017 SAG Awards red carpet

There was no shortage of glamour on the Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet.

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Olivia Munn flashes 'engagement ring' after Aaron date

When leaving a party in Beverly Hills on Saturday night, the X-Men actress flashed a ring on her wedding finger that could be an engagement ring. She has stayed quiet during his family feud.

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Caitlyn Jenner spends quality time with son Brandon Jenner

The gold medalist and her son Brandon enjoyed some quality time together in Malibu, California. The duo kept warm with some hot beverages while they took a four legged friends along for the stroll.

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La La Land producer John Legend slams Trump's 'Muslim ban'

'Los Angeles is home of so many immigrants.... so many dreamers and those of us in this business have the privilege of shaping how the rest of the world perceives this country we love,' Legend said.

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Rihanna talks struggles while on Anti album on anniversary

The 28-year-old singer revealed her past struggles as she celebrated the one-year anniversary of the original release date of her Anti album with a series of Instagram snapshots.

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Fifty Shades Darker clip gets steamy in crowded elevator

A new clip from Fifty Shades Darker shows an extended date night for the characters of Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey, published on Saturday by the official YouTube account for the film.

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Ashley Hebert gets emotional on Marriage Boot Camp

On Friday's episode of the relationship-rehab show, the couple who were married in 2012, had to face how their relationships with their parents effected their relationships as adults.

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Jennifer Lopez, 47, talks rise to top

On Thursday, the Shades Of Blues actress talked to DailyMail.com during the Beverly Hills launch party for her new collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti. She said she is very grateful for her success.

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Perry Mason actress Barbara Hale dies at 94

The actress is best known for playing secretary to the defense lawyer played by Raymond Burr in the long-running series Perry Mason. The TV icon passed away at her home in Sherman Oaks.

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Drew Barrymore confesses she's 'not ready' to begin dating

The 41-year-old actress, who officially divorced Will Kopelman in August 2016 after four years of marriage, was asked about her dating life during an appearance on SiriusXM's Town Hall.

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Carrie Fisher wanted Harrison Ford to sing Oscars tribute

She always did have a great sense of humour. And now it has emerged that Carrie Fisher apparently wanted Harrison Ford to sing at her Oscars In Memoriam tribute.

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Your Money: How to Buy a Used Car in an Age of Widespread Recalls

Dealers are scrambling every which way amid a recall of over 60 million Takata airbags, and consumers need to ask some very pointed questions.

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Ex-Volkswagen Chief Investigated by Germany in Emissions Cheating Scandal

The fraud inquiry against Martin Winterkorn comes after the automaker pleaded guilty in the United States to violating the Clean Air Act.

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Heather Dubrow quits Real Housewives after five seasons

She's been a fixture on the show for five seasons.

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Common Sense: Elon Musk Has Trump’s Ear, and Wall Street Takes Note

The political tide might seem unfavorable for electric cars and solar panels, but the new president may see them as part of a job-producing future.

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Taking A Look At Other Uses Of Aluminum Foil

The aluminum foil is common in the kitchen where it's used in wrapping food. While foil is popular here, it's good to know that there are many other ways of using the foil. These other ways include: Using it to make art Due to its ease of cutting, the aluminum foil serves as a great material for kids to use in their art projects.

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Friday Finds: 1.27.17

First Friday Finds of 2017! Get it while it's hot :D

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Minimal Privilege

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Patrick of PatrickRhone.com. I’ve been begging Patrick to write something for Becoming Minimalist for years. I’m grateful that he finally did.

$18, 685.00

I’ll never forget that dollar number. The year was 2003. I had gotten laid off from my job at a software company when they decided to close the local office. I was on vacation when it happened. There was no warning.

On the way home, driving back, I got a call from the President of the company. He gave me the news. Said it was effective immediately but I’d receive some severance. He said it was a hard decision and he wished me the best. I was a full time single dad to two boys. I had a home, a minivan, and all of the normal costs of supporting a family of three.

Still, I had a plan. Before the layoff, to make ends meet, I had been doing some technology consulting on the side. I had a handful of clients and enjoyed helping them a lot. They seemed to appreciate me and were recommending me to others. It had long been a dream of mine to build my own business, work for myself, and do consulting full time. So, when I found my paycheck job gone literally overnight, I took it as a sign.

I had the severance—about six weeks pay—and a little bit of savings. I gave myself a deadline to see if I could chase that dream. I marked it on the calendar. I had exactly one year to stick it out and give it a shot—to see if I could build something that could feed my sons and I and keep a roof over our head. Only after that year, giving it all I had, would I then try to find another job.

That dollar number above is the gross total of what I made. Not the net. Not after taxes. That was it. Between August 2003 and August 2004 that was my gross income for a family of three.

That’s how I became a minimalist.

It wasn’t a choice. It wasn’t a grand statement on our consumerist culture and not wanting to run forever on the capitalist hamster wheel. I didn’t have credit cards because my credit was ruined by financial misdoings during my marriage. I didn’t want them either, but not for lofty reasons. Mainly because I was now very wary of them.

It wasn’t my love of simplicity and rejection of the tyranny of choice. I was broke and hungry and scared out of my wits that the heat would get turned off, our home taken away, the car repossessed, and I’d lose my sons because I couldn’t take care of them.

To be honest, I’m still not quite sure how we survived without any of that happening. That year is still very much a blur. I’m sure I blocked a lot of it out.

I know there were many days I only had one meal in order to make sure my sons had three. They got free breakfast and lunch at school, so I only had to worry about having enough money for dinner. I know there were times when friends would invite us over for dinner, without saying they knew how bad I was struggling to make ends meet. I became a ninja at cherry-picking sales at the grocery store and coupon cutting. I learned that, if you call phone and electricity companies before your bill is overdue, and explain your situation, they are more likely and able to work with you to figure something out than if you do so after it’s due. I can’t explain how the mortgage got paid. It did, somehow. Magic, perhaps.

We made it through. Exactly one day after my one year deadline I had two job offers immediately. Both for very good money. One with better benefits. I took that one.

Even though I then had a steady job and more than enough money to go back to business as usual, I had learned during that hard year how to live on very little. It had taught me a valuable lesson—the difference between want and need. And, while I now could afford to eat three meals a day like my sons, while we were no longer living in poverty, I had no desire or reason to spend money on anything we didn’t need or that didn’t add true value to our lives. That same ethos remains with me today.

So, why am I telling you all this? Well, I think we who consider ourselves minimalists, or those of us who are striving to be, need to be mindful of how we talk about it. We need to keep in mind that the very fact that you have the power to *choose* and decide what is enough for you and live with less, means you are in a position of privilege.

To many of us, choosing to “live simply” is to others living in poverty and they may not have a choice. We should be mindful of this when we talk about it to others because, many times, we come off sounding like elitist jerks.

Look, I get it. You’re happy about how a choice to live with less has made your life less stressful. You’re proud of the money you’ve saved or how you live debt free. You’ve made a life where you’re sure everything you own has value and the life you live is full of meaning and you want to share that with as many people as you can. You’re excited. It’s OK. You have reason to be. I’m simply trying to say there should be a level of understanding of what a privilege it is to be able to have such a life when we talk about it.

The desire should be to help others consider such choices, if they have the ability, for themselves and to have compassion for those without. We should live our lives in such a way that strives to provide others with the same opportunity to enjoy such privilege.

—

Patrick Rhone writes on the blog Patrick Rhone. I should also mention that he has been highly influential in my personal pursuit of minimalism and I have referred to his fabulous book, Enough, on countless occasions.

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Mike Connors of Mannix fame dies aged 91

Mike Connors, who starred as the title character on Mannix from 1967 to 1975, has died at the age of 91. His son-in-law Mike Condon has said the actor was diagnosed with leukemia a week before.

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Khloe Kardashian rocks retro fitness gear in steamy shoot

Khloe Kardashian recently became the official face of Protein World, a nutrition supplement, fitness and lifestyle brand, and shared a behind-the-scenes video from the campaign on KhloeWithaK.com.

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The Trending Magazine Insert That Says Thank You

Have you ever been reading through a magazine and been blasted in the face by a pungent and odorous tang of cologne or perfume? Yes, me too. What's worse is that I will literally bring the thing to my nose over and over, trying to figure out how the smell lasts so very long within the glossy paper.

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Wheels: China’s Answer to Tesla Is Hopeful Entrant to Global Car Market

Electric vehicles offer a new chance to Chinese car-making efforts that have floundered in the past. But lavish state aid could be as much bane as boon.

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Driven: Video Review: The 2017 Honda CR-V Stays True to Its Mainstream Roots

The fifth-generation CR-V is no warmed-over refresh. It looks classy and rides easy. Go ahead and pay the extra for the high-tech safety features.

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The Weeknd and Selena Gomez enjoy fun night with pals

The pair headed to Dave & Buster's with friends including French Montana and Jaden Smith.

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VW Executive, Hired to Help Reform Carmaker’s Culture, Is to Leave Job

The surprise departure of Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt raises questions about the company’s willingness to change after the diesel deception scandal.

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🎯 Why You Want to Target Companies Early

The fewer jobs you apply for, the better your job search.

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Apply to as many employers as possible – wrong

The classic way of looking at job search is to say that it’s a “numbers game”, where if you send your resume to enough companies, you’ll eventually find an employer who will hire you.

Also called “resume blasting” because you’re shooting your resume at so many people, or “the shotgun approach,” because you’re scattering resumes in many directions like shotgun pellets, this strategy does work, otherwise it would never have become classic.

But it’s horribly inefficient and for most job seekers, it can be brutal. Maybe it should be called “the shotgun approach” because of the pain it causes.

Going down this route usually leads to dozens – even hundreds – of your resumes not being responded to, with morale and hope fading over time on one hand, while other pressures (financial, family, etc.) continue to grow on the other, to the point where you have to accept the first offer you get.

There is a much better way.

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Apply to as few employers as possible – right

Here’s why you should focus on trying to apply to as few companies as possible:

Smart job seekers need to research companies to prepare for job interviews.

Since this research will be necessary, you can save time and get a better return by doing it earlier in your job search.

By doing it earlier in your job search, you’ll discover companies that you actually want to work for.

By focusing on companies you actually want to work for, it will be easier to motivate yourself to target them.

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By targeting companies aggressively – since you so want to work for them – you will learn what exactly is needed to get hired (such as by asking ex-employees on LinkedIn).

If you know what exactly is needed to get hired, you can follow that blueprint yourself, simplifying your job search.

Having a successful blueprint to follow will boost your confidence in the process and in yourself.

Having more self-confidence will impress contacts and interviewers, and it will shine through as you respond well to questions, being well-prepared as you are since you did your research early on.

Showing how well you were able to know their company from the outside, interviewers are more likely to think that you’ll fit in well on the inside.

And all these things – your decision making, research, self-confidence, targeted motivation and ability to follow the success of others – will make them want you on the inside, resulting in a job offer.

Wash, rinse and repeat to get more offers.

With multiple offers, you can comfortably negotiate from a position of power and make the best choice out of many good choices.

In short:

Grow your network as wide as you can, but when it comes to reaching out to employers, shoot as narrowly as possible.

By following the classic wide or “shotgun” approach, you will send out many resumes but ultimately take the first offer for a job you might not want.

By following the narrow or targeted approach, you will send out much fewer resumes and ultimately receive multiple great offers, taking the best offer for a job you want, at a company you want.

Bonus

Steve Dalton, author of The 2 Hour Job Search, explains how to find 40 companies to work for in 40 minutes, and more. The audio-only interview focuses on MBAs but almost all the advice is relevant to other job seekers too.

More reading

• Target the Company and Quit Chasing the Job
• How to Build a List of Target Companies
• How To Find Target Companies For Your Job Search

Question of the article

Which approach has worked best for you so far? Tell us in the comments.

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Hollywood stars grace cover of Vanity Fair

The cover of the 2017 edition of the Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue has been unveiled, featuring eleven of the biggest names in tinseltown.

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Some Skills And Talents That Can Help You Stand Out In The Field Of Finance

Aside from relevant qualifications, training, and experiences, professionals in the field of finance will do well to have some remarkable skills and talents that can make them stand out from their competition. Read some of these important talent and skills worth having below.

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Meghan King Edmonds 'will not be returning to RHOC'

The gorgeous 32-year-old wife of former baseball All-Star Jim Edmonds, 46, will not be returning to the Bravo reality franchise according to a Wednesday report from Us Weekly.

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Scarlett Johansson 'splits' from husband Romain Dauriac

The 32-year-old actress was pictured in New York City on Wednesday morning without her wedding ring. The two wed in 2014 shortly after the birth of their daughter Rose Dorothy.

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Scarlett Johansson steps out in chilly New York City

The 32-year-old actress was pictured in New York City on Wednesday morning without her wedding ring.

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Stars to react to the passing Mary Tyler Moore

Andy Cohen of Watch What Happens Live tweeted: 'RIP beautiful, upbeat, shining, glorious, wonderful, iconic Mary Tyler Moore.' Larry King added: '#MaryTylerMoore was a dear friend/'

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Jessica Alba looks exhausted during NYC trip

On Tuesday when out for dinner, the wife of Cash Warren looked as if she could use some rest. This comes after the Into The Blue star posted a note on Instagram about needing sleep, wine and a hug.

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Dan Aykroyd writes affectionate tribute to Carrie Fisher

'She and John Belushi became instant pals. I remember how much she made him laugh,' Aykroyd recalled. 'Later, while filming Blues Brothers, Carrie and I fell in love.'

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Kylie Jenner 'settles potential legal battle' over images

Kylie, 19, is using social media to acknowledge the work of Los Angeles-based make-up artist Vlada Haggerty who had threatened to sue her for ripping off her work.

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25 Valuable Tips for Online Entrepreneurs in 2017

These tips for Online Entrepreneurs were complied for entrepreneurs and ordinary people who are interested in the best way to earn money online. Many people are turning to the internet to make money thanks to the number of opportunities available on the web.

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Why Should You Use Silver Coated Copper Wire For Industrial Wiring?

No doubt that we live in the world which is pacing faster towards technology and electricity is the soul of the technology. But limited resources bound the supply of the electricity as per its demand. For the usage and supply of the energy, you need a medium that is none other than wires and cables. They are used in every industry as nothing is possible without electricity.

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7 Way to Find Investors For Your New Business

If you have a solid business plan, you may want to look for potential investors. While this is a difficult step, you may want to stay ready. It's suggested that you should talk to hundreds of potential investors before choosing the right one for your new business. Here are a few good ways to look for the best investors.

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Paris Jackson spotted after giving explosive interview

The 18-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson admitted she believes her father's death was a 'setup'.

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Jane Fonda splits from Richard Perry

He confirmed the news to PageSix on Tuesday and added: 'We are still very close.' This comes the day after the exes listed their luxurious Beverly Hills home for a cool $13 million.

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Trump, in Meeting, Urges Automakers to Build in United States

The tenor of the White House meeting with the chief executives of the three Detroit automakers appeared far more cooperative than adversarial.

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Reese Witherspoon congratulates Nicole Kidman's Oscar nom

They are set to star in HBO's Big Little Lies together next month. The 40-year-old tweeted her congratulations to the Aussie on Tuesday after she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress

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Teen Mom 2's Jenelle Evans, 25, welcomes third child

The Teen Mom 2 star posted a photo of herself cradling newborn Ensley as her boyfriend and baby's father David Eason cuddled up to the two of them.

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Choosing the Right C Arm Machine

For hospitals, clinics, and practices, looking for the right C arm machine takes a little time, research, and effort. However, it is well worth it when you find the right model at the best price. Whether you choose a new, used, or refurbished C arm machine, it is very important that you take the time to pick the right one that best suits your needs.

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Emma Stone reacts to Oscar nod as Nicole Kidman thanks

The 28-year-old actress was thrilled when she ereceived news of her Academy Award nomination on Tuesday for her incredible role in the smash musical hit La La Land.

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Viggo Mortensen gushes over nod as other A-listers react

The 58-year-old Danish-American actor was thrilled over his Academy Award nomination which was announced on Tuesday which is his second nomination since 2008.

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Woody Harrelson confirms Star Wars role as Han Solo mentor

Woody Harrelson recently confirmed he's playing Han Solo's mentor in the next Star Wars movie, but the actor jokes about his own ability to lead.

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Kim Zolciak defends Brielle from butt implant rumors

The mom-of-six added that her daughter's natural shape comes from her constant exercising at the gym.

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Chris Brown bashes Aziz Anzari for comparing him to Trump

Aziz Ansari got a big laugh from the crowd when he dubbed President Trump 'the Chris Brown of politics' on this Saturday's SNL.

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Britney Spears shaves her head in first trailer for biopic

The first trailer for Britney Ever After has arrived and it's just as dramatic as expected.

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Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

Star Wars Episode VIII has a name. The penultimate installment in the space epic will be titled The Last Jedi. It is scheduled for a December 15th release.

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Duties of Directors Under Cyprus Companies Law

Since directors have powers to take important decisions several duties are imposed on them so that to guarantee that the companies' interests are well-protected. Pursuant to Companies Law, breach of director's duties is a criminal offence with penalties ranging from a default fine to two years imprisonment.

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Mariah Carey eats pot cake on Mariah's World

Mariah Carey was shown eating a pot cake in an Amsterdam cafe on Sunday's episode of her reality show while also flirting with backing dancer Bryan Tanaka.

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Confessions of a Digital Hoarder

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Angela Horn of Mostly Mindful.

In 2008 I convinced my wife, Sporty, that we should sell 90% of our belongings. I gave a TEDx talk called: The less you own, the more you have. And I brag about how little we now own every chance I get. If there was a secret club for minimalists, I’d probably join it.

But recently I realized—or rather, finally admitted to myself—that while my outer world may accurately reflect my ‘less is more’ lifestyle, my online life paints a somewhat more cluttered picture.

The Weight of Clutter

Anyone who has ever spent time decluttering will attest to the light feeling that arrives almost immediately after cleaning out the garage, hall closet, kids’ toy room, or whatever. There’s a sense of freedom that comes from getting rid of the junk and tidying up. It’s like you can breathe again.

What a lot of people don’t realize, however, is that all clutter weighs on you—even if it’s not taking up physical space. If your email inbox is a mess, it’s going to take up residence in the back of your mind until you do something about it.

The Many Forms of Digital Clutter

At least with physical stuff you have tangible reference points. You can no longer park your car in the garage, you risk life and limb every time you open the hall closet or you’re continually tripping over your kids’ toys. Digital clutter however, is both sneaky and insidious. The evidence is hidden on your laptop and various other devices, so nobody but you is privy to the mess.

In my first ever office job, we used floppy disks to store our work. Each disk had a sum total of 1.2 megabytes of space available. Our hard drives were also pathetically small, so we had no choice but to be discerning about what we saved. The advent of the Cloud means storage space is now infinite.

From your email inbox and photos to bookmarked websites, eBooks and newsletters, the extent to which you’re able to hoard in virtual space is scary.

Right, now that I’ve outed myself as a digital hoarder (and given away my age), let’s look at the different kinds of online clutter and what we can do to lighten the virtual load. (I’m going out on a limb here, but I’m guessing I’m not the only one with this problem?)

Emails.

Emails are the new paper trail; they’re the evidence we need to prove we contacted that client, placed that order or deleted that account. But somehow we’ve lost the ability to discern what’s important and what’s not. It’s almost easier to just keep everything. You know, just in case.

The other morning, I received this email from a friend I haven’t seen in a long time.

Subject: Cleaning up the inbox.

The note was short and to the point: “I am doing an inbox clean up and wanted to check if this was still your address?”

Wow, I thought, how clever to do that at the beginning of the year. Then I glanced down and saw that she’d replied to an email I’d sent her in September of 2014! (She was working her way through 8000+ emails, I kid you not!)

I’m in no position to judge though. I still have emails from a client I haven’t worked with in more than two years. They’re all neatly filed in properly labeled folders, so of course I felt justified to just leave them there.

Note to self: Organizing is not the same as decluttering!

Action: Empty ‘trash’, delete all ‘sent items’ older than six months and get rid of all of those, umm, ‘organized’ emails.

Subscriptions (newsletters, RSS feeds, etc.)

I have an annoying habit of subscribing to every vaguely interesting blog I come across. Either they’re offering some cool freebie or I want to see what sort of content they share with their subscribers. But then the emails arrive and I ignore them.

I signed up for Feedly because I wanted a central place to read the latest posts of all the blogs I follow. But the problem with Feedly (or any other RSS feed) is that if you ignore it, it’ll quickly turn into the virtual equivalent of that deadly hall closet.

Action: Unsubscribe from any newsletter you ignore for more than two days. Schedule a reminder to log in at least once a week to see what’s going on in the blogosphere. Assess what you’re reading and what you’re not, and make the necessary changes. Make a point of not following more than five blogs at a time. Quality over quantity.

Downloadables (eBooks, PDFS, photos, misc. Files, etc.)

I haven’t looked at the gazillion photographs I have stored in Dropbox in years. A lot of people would argue that photos are important, a link to the past if you will. If you’re someone who actually looks at the photos you’ve taken, then it makes sense to keep them. That’s not me.

I love reading. I’m a grabby piglet when it comes to books. I still take books out at the library, but the majority of my reading happens online. There’s a problem with having instant access to millions of books though. Right now I have 151 books on my Kindle and I’ve read only 80 of them.

I also have a bunch of writing-related Word docs as well as PDFs and eBooks (remember the newsletters I signed up for?) on Google Drive and DropBox. Again, just in case.

Action: Delete all old photos. Read all unread books on your Kindle before you buy more. Read all PDFs, eBooks, etc. by the end of the month and then delete the lot. Sort writing documents into a system that makes sense. Delete anything old or half-baked.

Bookmarking (Save for later services)

I used to bookmark the old school way, but then I discovered Pocket. I added the Chrome extension, downloaded the app to my phone and immediately set about saving absolutely everything. Over the holidays I spent a couple of hours categorising the 100+ articles I’d pocketed. Seriously?

Action: Commit to reading any new articles saved within a week. Do a blanket clean out once a week so you can begin the new week with a clean slate (or in this case, an empty pocket).

Cloud Storage.

Cloud storage is one area where Sporty beats me at hoarding.

(It’s not just me!)

She has two Dropbox accounts and two Google Drive accounts (one for business and one personal). She also has an iCloud account, two project management tools that give her the option to store files and finally, she has finance software that she uses to store invoices.

Granted, a lot of these are for work, but still. I see plenty of room here for amalgamation and simplification. Or maybe I’m just deflecting?

Action: Declutter my own digital space before pointing a finger at someone else’s.

There are plenty of opportunities out there for creating digital clutter. I’ve included the ones that I’m guilty of, but I’m sure there are plenty of others that I haven’t thought of. What about you, how cluttered is your digital life? What can you do to streamline your cyberspace?

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Angela lives in Cape Town. She enjoys spending her time drinking coffee and writing about her urban hippie adventures on Mostly Mindful.

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Justin Bieber says he's not a fan of the Weeknd

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Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show.

The simplicity/minimalism movement is a beautiful community. And I enjoy any opportunity to promote writing that encourages people to live more by owning less.

So fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea. Find a quiet moment this weekend. And enjoy some encouraging words to inspire more simplicity in your life today.

10 Things I Have Learned Through Decluttering My Life | Medium by Jil Shi. Decluttering my life is proving to be one of the most challenging, rewarding, interesting periods of my life and it’s not over.

My ‘Buy Nothing Year’: How One Woman Saved £22,000 | The Telegraph by Michelle McGagh. Is this an example you can find inspiration in?

The Mistakes Professional Organizers Always Notice (that you don’t) | The Age by Gabrielle Savoie. Do you think you’re making organizational mistakes that are keeping you from truly getting your clutter under control? These tips will help.

Why There’s Never Enough Time | Raptitude by David Cain. We are covetous creatures, and grasping at too many things leaves us feeling stressed and inadequate, and constantly wondering whether we’re on the best path.

The Life Changing Magic of Decluttering in a Post-Apocalyptic World | The New Yorker by Tom Gauld. I’m just glad somebody is finally talking about this.

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🔍 How Smart Job Seekers Do Resume Keyword Research

Choose the right resume keywords and phrases so recruiters are more likely to find you.

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This is a guest post by Fatemah Mirza.

The key to writing a perfect resume is balancing how “readable” your resume is by computer scanners between how likable you sound to a human being.

Every resume must be targeted to ensure that the audience feels as though you are talking to them and saying, “Yes, I am aware of all your problems and this is how I will solve them.”

This is also true of LinkedIn profiles.

Not including keywords is a big mistake most applicants make when uploading resumes to Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) like the ones used by LinkedIn, Monster.com, and almost all recruiters.

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To find out which keywords will suit your profile best, find a bunch of job descriptions that you would apply to. If, for example, I wanted to work as an environmental engineer, I would find job postings (for example, on Monster.com) that are written by engineering firms looking to hire professionals with my experience.

Find at least ten of these postings and paste them into wordcounter.net, a website which breaks down how often words appear in text.

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I pasted the top ten environmental engineering listings from monster.com into wordcounter.net, and here’s what I got:

Keyword Density

1. Engineering 61 (9%)
2. project 52 (8%)
3. wastewater 42 (6%)
4. experience 41 (6%)
5. environmental 41 (6%)
6. management 34 (5%)
7. design 31 (5%)
8. engineer 30 (5%)
9. amec 30 (5%)
10. energy 27 (4%)

So now I know that not only should I mention that I am an environmental engineer, I should make sure my resume talks about my experience with wastewater, management, design, and energy.

Where to use the keywords

Incorporate keywords throughout your resume and bold them as follows:

“Conducted several lab projects related to wastewater management and put together detailed reports.”

This will help readers quickly get an understanding of your skills when they skim your resume. Additionally, you can put in a “Skills” section that includes keywords towards the top of your resume.

Keywords should appear often in your LinkedIn profile. Fit as many of them as you can in your headline. If we use the keywords from my Wordcounter.net findings, a headline like this might be appropriate:

“Environmental Engineer with Management Experience | Wastewater & Sludge Treatment | Energy Efficiency | Design Control”

This headline not only explains to viewers which job you want to land, it also shows your areas of expertise.

Keywords should also appear in your LinkedIn summary, current job title, past job titles, headlines, projects, and skills, but appropriately. Make sure your keyword use is logical and not overwhelming (avoid what SEOs call “keyword stuffing”).

After you are done sprinkling keywords throughout your LinkedIn profile, try searching for yourself just as a recruiter might. If your profile has been keyword-optimized and if you have at least 500 connections, your search rankings should be high.

Keep experimenting with keywords until your search rank increases and your profile appears higher in the results.

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Johnny Depp thanks fans for standing by him after divorce

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Paula Patton and Robin Thicke appear at the same building

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George Clooney's wife Amal is 'expecting twins'

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As Your Business Evolves and Grows, Learn to Let Go

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Khloe Kardashian jets off to visit beau Tristan Thompson

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Robin Thicke and Paula Patton 'attend therapy with son'

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Elon Musk's Business Ventures

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Pink's daughter Willow is not yet enamoured with new baby

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General Motors to Invest $1 Billion in Its U.S. Factories

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Warm and Cozy Beef Bourguignon

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8 Simple Strategies For When You’re Struggling to Declutter

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Claire Wilde of Want Less.

Embracing simplicity: the idea just sounds so good, doesn’t it? Can’t you just feel those tense shoulders loosening at the thought?

So many people feel overwhelmed, overworked, and overloaded, often living in homes which are overfilled… yearning for a simpler way to live.

A couple of years ago, I too was crying out for simplicity in my life, my bank balance, my schedule, my mind, and most definitely my home. I had somehow accrued a lot of consumer debt through a spending habit which never brought me happiness.

Becoming Minimalist and a handful of other sites inspired me to make some big changes, which in the end, came easier than I had thought.

First, I stopped buying things I didn’t need. It was a transformation. The stream of gadgets and trinkets coming into my life dried up. Sure enough, my thirst for new toys soon dried up along with it.

This in turn allowed me to simplify my money. I began spending less than I made. Whereas once I was drowning in debt, now I am surfacing. Soon I’ll be breathing again.

Then, once I had asked myself how I could be a more responsible consumer, I started asking myself how else I might be a better and happier person. Where I had been prone to envy, too often comparing myself with others, my focus gradually began to shift. Of course, I’m not magically immune from jealousy now, but at least I recognize it when it does rear its ugly head.

Simplicity has also allowed me to rethink and readjust the way I spend my time. Much of this has been easy, like selling all my computer games and rediscovering the simple pleasure of curling up with a book.

But there’s no doubt about it, I have found one aspect of simplifying very, very hard: drastically reducing the number of possessions I already own.

I have gone from having far too many things, to having a few too many things. This alone has taken more than two years, and I have to confess to feeling frustrated at times with my slow progress.

It was easy at first: gathering up a box of unwanted belongings gave me a thrill each and every time. But then, out of nowhere, I hit a wall. And I’ve been struggling to push through it ever since.

I’ve removed a third of my belongings. But I still own neglected nineties CDs and reference books I never use. I think I have not one, but two dead laptops haunting me. And I definitely have a lava lamp with no bulb, in a box somewhere.

I recently decided to start over, and now after a period of reflection and inspiration, I’m fired up and ready once again to dig deeper, go further, do better.

If you want to declutter your home but have ever felt frustration or disappointment with a lack of progress, know that you are not alone and it’s okay. While some people feel able to jettison all their stuff overnight, others will take their time.

Here are eight ideas for when you’re struggling to declutter:

1. Take things one step at a time.

If you are struggling with overwhelm, concentrate on one room, one piece of storage, or even one shelf at a time—especially if the job as a whole seems insurmountable. Your speed doesn’t matter, a step forward is still a step forward.

2. Find your people.

Online support can be a huge help, but there is nothing like meeting up face-to-face with other people who are pursuing simplicity. Depending on your immediate surroundings, this may or may not be easy to do. But the more you share your story of the change you are trying to make, the more people you will find drawn to it.

3. Take before-and-after photos.

Often times, being able to see the progress you have already made is helpful —especially if we start to feel frustrated during the process.

4. Do half-a-job (at least for now).

So you still have, let’s say, a vintage teddy bear collection and you’re afraid to say goodbye to it completely. Could you let go of half of them? This strategy can be particularly helpful for some of those hard-to-remove items (books, sentimental collections, souvenirs, hobby stuff).

5. Inject some fun into the process.

There are loads of decluttering games you can play. I came up with one called the five-in-five challenge: can you find five items you don’t want in just five minutes? You could even challenge your whole household to compete against each other. Or check out some of these ideas.

6. Quarantine your belongings.

Try boxing up items you fear you might need one day, and hide them away for a set period of time before letting them go. If there’s anything in there you truly do need, you’ll realize before you’ve given it away.

7. Work out your weak-points.

What have you found easy to declutter, and what have you found hard? Why is that? Perhaps you worry you’d later regret saying goodbye to sentimental trinkets or just-in-case items? Maybe giving away expensive toys is a painful reminder of what little value they gave you? Perhaps your conscience stops you from tossing items you can’t recycle? Whatever the hurdle is, there will be a way around it. It may take more time and self-reflection than other areas in your home, but don’t fear the process—it’s always beneficial in the long-run.

8. Practice self-compassion.

Don’t beat yourself up if you’re not seeing instant results. You might take a while to get to where you need to be. That’s okay. If you’re bringing less into your home than you are sending out, you’re decluttering. You’re heading to the same destination, you’re just taking a little longer to get there.

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Claire Wilde writes on the blog Want Less about ditching stuff, beating debt, and getting a life. She also curates the fabulous website Simplicity Voices which you should totally check out.

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Nick Cannon defends Mariah Carey's New Year's Eve mishap

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Is Mobile Car Valeting Service a Good Option After the Holidays?

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💡 77 Particularly Creative Job Recruitment Ads For 2017

Catchy headlines, funny slogans or creative images? These are the best job ads for 2017.

Hiring ads can be pretty boring: a company logo, a job title, a short list of requirements and that’s pretty much it.

But some companies have advertising ideas that go above and beyond to stand out and attract your application.

Enjoy!

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Naukri.com

“Found a job”

Jim the Window Cleaner

“If you can read this, I’ve done a good job”

Flipkart Careers

“Nothing gets cooler than being a Flipster“

Monster Stethoscope

“We see the jobs you do not. Get to your true calling with Monster.”

Monster Hammer

Monster Palette

Monster Spanner

The Dorm Shop Chronicles

“The evil geniuses at The Dorm Shop seek minions to sacrifice their lives in an e-commerce domination attempt. Must be prepared to write for a ludicrous and demented lot.”

Goodwill Computer

“The imagery shows miniature figurines in action, performing a variety of skilled jobs, alongside life-size donated objects that can lead to job training and placement opportunities. All PSAs conclude with the tagline, “Donate Stuff. Create Jobs.” and direct audiences to visit Goodwill.org to find their nearest Goodwill donation center.”

Goodwill Belt

Goodwill Guitar

Goodwill Stilleto

Goodwill Cookware

Goodwill Hospital

ESPN Shoemaker

“Best. Job. Ever.”

ESPN Keymaker

ESPN Watchmaker

SO&U Thinkers

“Thinkers wanted. Figure out the email, and send in your CV.”

MillwardBrown

“work for a company as unique as you are”

Veeble

“Choose a job that could turn your life around”

Wowmakers

“We are looking for Sales Superheroes who can sell literally anything! Preferred superhero power: Long flexible tongue!”

Stagecoach London

“Award winning recruitment ads really don’t need to be overly complicated, big… or expensive to create. This simple, yet cracking little campaign may not have won top slot at the 2016 RAD awards, but it came very close! And perhaps more to the point, it did a great job in attracting lots of good, relevant applications for the client.”

Canopy Design

“Talents with capabilities like no other. At Canopy, we test the boundaries with our ideas, bust design conventions and bend standards. Be part of our family if you are a like-minded creative. We want you on board. Send your credentials to admin@canopydesign.sg. Live Extra-Ordinary.”

SAP

“Intelligent, smart, sassy, hard-working, talented, devoted. Ok, That’s enough about you. Tell us about your friends. And receive up to €3,000.”

SMART Communications

“We need more creative juices”

McDonald’s Individuals

“Nor Swedes, South Koreans or Norwegians. We hire individuals. We don’t care what your surname is. Because ambition and determination have nothing to do with your nationality. Mcdonald’s is one of the most integrated companies in Sweden, with as many as ninety-five nationalities working for us. Join us at mcdonalds.se”

Cornell University

“People who think like you do – and people who don’t – make the best partners.”

Dallas Restaurant and Bar in Singapore

“A FIN AL AVVV WON MOH BEFAW AH GO OME
If you’re an experienced bartender and you can decipher this babble. We’d like to hear from you.”

Y&R Prague Watermark

“Art Directors spend countless hours on stock photo sites, desperately looking through hundreds of pictures covered in watermarks to find the one their creative director has requested. Y&R Prague found an opportunity in these Art Directors’ struggles, and partnered with Dreamstime stock photo site to turn their watermarks into Y&R Prague’s recruitment ad.”

Jobs. Advice. Fur.

“The campaign targets a new generation of Millennial job seekers, a generation brimming with ambition, but coming up against the harsh realities of the job market. The campaign aims to reassure Millennial job seekers that, with the power of Monster behind them, nothing can stand in the way of that dream job.”

Monster Can Smell Your Potential

Monster Is The Ultimate Head Hunter

Justworks: Compliance!

“The out-of-home subway takeover developed by Circus Maximus for Justworks depicts the challenges of managing human resources for growing companies as monsters inspired by films from the golden age of horror.”

Justworks: The Bride of Paperwork II

“A user interface that won’t terrify your employees.”

Justworks: Zombie Employees

“If the cost of offering great benefits sends a chill down your spine, switch to Justworks”

BJL: Envelopes

“People get asked to lick all sorts of things to get a job, one BJL employee got their first job by licking a mountain of envelopes. We’ve all had to start somewhere in ad agencies, so if you want to get your foot through our doors, take one of our online briefs. We’re after talented graduate creatives and marketers to join us, and we’re not interested in *!&@ lickers.”

BJL: Burger

“We’ve all got a few stories to tell about how we got into advertising. Fortunately, you can get through our doors, without picking up a criminal record along the way. Simply choose one of our online briefs and show us what you can do. You could soon be working here and getting paid for it.”

BJL: Horse

“At BJL, we all have stories about our first advertising jobs. This one about the horse is true. That’s because thinking on your feet comes as part of the turf. So if you think you’ve got what it takes to join BJL, take one of our online briefs. We’re on the look out for bright creatives and account handlers.”

Guess the ad, 1

“Guess the ad. Get the job.”

Guess the ad, 2

Guess the ad, 3

Guess the ad, 4

Guess the ad, 5

Sea gangsters, 1

“A series of posters for a local sushi restaurant looking to recruit new staff members. Posters work as an ad for a job, challenging potential workers.”

Sea gangsters, 2

Sea gangsters, 3

Real job, 1

“Making dreams come true is a real job.”

Real job, 2

Real job, 3

Job Interview in 30 Min

Gary’s resume

“Offenders are significantly less likely to re-offend if they find a job. Though they often have the qualifications and the experience, 75% of employers admit to rejecting applicants with a criminal record within seconds. So we decided to get people to re-assess this prejudice. Using the familiar layout of CVs, we confronted them with the issue. Instead of featuring the usual qualifications and employment history, the CV is a stream of consciousness from an interviewer, who, on discovering a job candidate is an ex-offender, immediately rejects them.”

Mark’s resume

Surrey Police

“What do you want to be when you grow up? Astronaut? Pilot? Footballer? Police Officer. Don’t just toy with the idea. Call us now.”

Minnie

“Stuck in the wrong job? Find your calling.”

Batman

Hello Kitty

Job

“When you need a roof you need a job.”

Timesjobs.com

“Does your boss pull you down? So be ready for a change.”

Good Design is a Tough Job

Wave of Work

“More work than work forces? Jobgroup. Agency for permanent or temporary work”

Chairs

“Where $100k+ talent finds $100k+ jobs. At The Ladders, we simplify the $100K+ job market. We pre-screen every member and every position to ensure they meet our $100K+ criteria making it easier for talent to find the best jobs, and for jobs to find the best talent.
Join us at TheLadders.com

Match, 1 

“Matches the best in graphic arts to deliver a perfect job.”

Match, 2

Licra: Jobless

“Let’s do something about discrimination”

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Veterinary

“Are you sure your career choice is the best fit? Youth’s got future”

Lame Jobs, Team Mascot

“When you have to go, but you don’t want to. Empleate.com (gethired.com) Find your job”

Lame Jobs, Midget

Lame Jobs, Postman

IS Recruitment Poster

“Internet Solutions, a Communications Service Provider, was seeking to recruit junior computer engineers fresh out of varsity. The recruitment poster, a fully functional computer programming script written in C++, was a great way to attract only the most capable applicants that could decipher the invite. In essence, the poster therefore served as the first step in the screening process of these job applicants.”

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Ship

“At the wrong time in the wrong place in the wrong job? Jobpilot.com”

Wrestler

Soccer

Comfort

“Drive the most comfortable ride around. At U.S. Xpress, our teams drive newer trucks with bigger cabs and smooth, easy-riding suspension systems. So if you’re uncomfortable with your current job, call today.”

Miles

“If your miles are disappearing, your job may be next. With 1,000 trucking companies going out of business this year alone, new opportunities are in short supply. But, even now, U.S. Xpress is growing. And we’ve got plenty of consistent miles and freight with your name on them. Call today.”

Support

“Still waiting for the support you deserve? You’ll find it at U.S. Xpress, because you’ll get a dedicated support staff that makes your job easier. So call us today, you’ll be happy you did.”

We Need U

“_SHA
We Need U. Send your resume to jobs@ushainternational.com”

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