We live in an age where potential threats are everywhere – at some locations more than others… and certainly in some professions. While it’s a no-brainer to supply police officers and those working in law enforcement with body armor, there are some professions that also require protection. Each body armor provides a different level of […]
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Las Vegas ‘Life is Beautiful’ Music Festival Attendees May Be in Denial of Security Risks Post-October 1 Shooting, Says Counter-Terrorism Expert
Attendees to this weekend’s Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival in Las Vegas should take proactive measures to assure their own safety, a local counter-terrorism expert is warning.That includes identifying exits and escape routes, as well as potential areas to take shelter. Crowds will pack downtown Las Vegas for this weekend’s ‘Life is Beautiful’ […]
My Own Devices is a beautiful collection of essays about heartache, complicated love, and using science to get over your ex
My Own Devices is a beautiful collection of essays about heartache, complicated love, and using science to get over your ex Every once in a while, a book comes along that helps me see and understand myself in a way I never quite have before. That’s exactly what happened when I read Dessa’s new collection […]
Netflix’s ‘On My Skin’ confronts police brutality in Italy
Fresh off its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, On My Skin arrives stateside on Netflix. It’s an Italian film about the infamous case of Stefano Cucchi. On Oct. 15, 2009, Stefano was arrested on a minor drug charge. He was taken into custody by the Carabinieri and a week later Stefano died. Stefano’s case made waves […]
Winnie the Pooh-Inspired Gifts for Moms Who Still Love the Hundred Acre Wood
Editor’s Note: Babble is a part of The Walt Disney Company. ©Disney We don’t know about you, but the moment we first caught the trailer for Disney’s Christopher Robin, we found ourselves getting all sorts of nostalgic. There isn’t a kid (or adult) among us who didn’t grow up loving the adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, […]
5 Outsiders That Can Win at the Emmy Awards in 2018
The Emmys are usually a time for celebration and recognition. Like most entertainment award shows, they’re also a time for predictability. While you can generally see the winner coming a mile away, there are still upsets to be had. The 2018 Emmy Awards aren’t without their fair share of categories that contain a few long […]
Conan O’Brien Finds the Funny Side of Brand Integration
Prime-time comedy/talk shows were founded (and funded) with the overt promotion of brands, and Conan O’Brien is certainly one late-night host who embraces the additional ad revenue that sponsorship brings—which will become even more important after he moves to a half-hour format next year. Turner-owned TBS recently announced that O’Brien’s show Conan, which currently airs […]
Someone’s teenage crush on Draco Malfoy changed my perception of Harry Potter
Image: warner bros / mashable composite To all die-hard supporters of Harry Potter and his plight to end all evil: you’d best look away now. I had a fervent crush on Draco Malfoy as a teenager, and it has had a pretty drastic effect on my interpretation of the books. My love for Draco changed […]
Batman asks Catwoman to marry him in new comic but honestly she can do better
This proposal is terrible, Bruce. Image: dc comics Looks like the ultimate brooding loner is looking to settle down. SEE ALSO: This Batman-themed pregnancy announcement is a geek couple’s dream Batman #24, out today, features Batman proposing to his longtime on-again,off-again love interest Catwoman. Fun! But honestly? She can do better. psst, Selena. Say no. […]
Val Kilmer is going to talk about ‘Top Gun’ until he’s in the sequel
Image: Paramount/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock Some actors shy away from the roles that made them famous, but not Val Kilmer. The 57-year-old actor is best known for playing Iceman in Top Gun, and ever since the sequel was announced he’s been gunning for inclusion. SEE ALSO: The Top Gun sequel has a title and it’s not ‘Top Gun […]