The collapse Monday of an under-construction 10-story tower at the Metropol Building exposed its cement blocks and steel beams while also underscoring an ongoing crisis in construction projects that has seen other disasters in this earthquake-prone nation. Video from the initial collapse Monday showed thick dust rise over Abadan, a crucial oil-producing city in Khuzestan province, near Iran’s border with ... Read More »
journalism, the collection, preparation, and distribution of news and related commentary and feature materials through such print and electronic media as newspapers, magazines, books, blogs, webcasts, podcasts, social networking and social media sites, and e-mail as well as through radio, motion pictures, and television. The word journalism was originally applied to the reportage of current events in printed form, specifically ... Read More »
Radio and television presenters entertain and inform programme audiences on national and regional stations, and satellite and cable channels. They act as the public face (or voice) on various types of programmes, including sports-based, current affairs and entertainment shows. They are also the centre point for programmes, responsible for keeping it flowing at the appropriate pace, introducing and interviewing guests, ... Read More »
An actor’s job is to fully represent the character they are playing and to convince their audience that character is real by engaging them and drawing them into the story. This applies to major roles and smaller parts, as all roles combine to create a successful production. There are many ways to get into character and actors often research the ... Read More »
An actor interprets and portrays characters to entertain an audience on television, film, theater, and other performing art venues. They work in several environments such as theme parks, production studios, theaters, or at a specific filming location. Most actors have other employment in addition to acting. Unfortunately (especially when starting out in your acting career) acting jobs can often be ... Read More »
The former first lady of France, posed up a storm in her long-sleeved slinky YSL dress which boasted ruched panels, which hugged her famous figure. The dress also featured a drop waist and dramatic skirt which cascaded behind the model. Carla Bruni let her long hair hang loose in soft curls, with her trademark fringe framing her face. As for ... Read More »
Many a time has a vacation in the sun led to a destination wedding and it seems that Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are no different from the rest of us. The pair spent much of summer 2021 in Italy living la dolce vita, as they drifted around on a yacht in Liguria, took in a fashion show in Venice, ... Read More »
A load of Australians turned out to make their political voices heard by voting wearing only their pants. Of course, it’s no secret that the good people of Australia love a pair of budgie smugglers, and – perhaps even more – a bit of bizarre humour. So, when a company put out a call offering a free pair of pants ... Read More »
Eyeglasses are a technological marvel. Chances are, many of you are reading this through glasses or contact lenses. But we didn’t invent these devices overnight, and there were some pretty weird versions along the way. See for yourself. For all you people with perfect 20/20 vision, you’re lucky, because wearing glasses isn’t fun, and for those of us who do… ... Read More »
The acting profession offers many formats and media types in which to display your performing talent. As an actress, you may be able to work in TV commercials, stage plays, films, live events and more. Understanding what actresses do on a regular basis and what they need to be successful in an acting career can help better prepare you. In ... Read More »