#norton support number

[reasonsforhope]

"Despite the Central Appalachia ecosystem being historically famous as coal country, under this diverse broadleaf canopy lies a rich, biodiverse world of native plants helping to fill North America’s medicinal herb cabinet.

And it turns out that the very communities once reliant on the coalfields are now bringing this botanical diversity to the country.

“Many different Appalachian people, stretching from pre-colonization to today, have tended, harvested, sold, and used a vast number of forest botanicals like American ginseng, ramps, black cohosh, and goldenseal,” said Shannon Bell, Virginia Tech professor in the Dept. of Sociology. “These plants have long been integral to many Appalachians’ livelihoods and traditions.”

50% of the medicinal herbs, roots, and barks in the North American herbal supply chain are native to the Appalachian Mountains, and the bulk of these species are harvested or grown in Central Appalachia, which includes southern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, far-southwest Virginia, and east Tennessee.

The United Plant Savers, a nonprofit with a focus on native medicinal plants and their habitats, has identified many of the most popular forest medicinals as species of concern due to their declining populations.

Along with the herbal supply chain being largely native to Appalachia, the herb gatherers themselves are also native [to Appalachia, not Native American specifically], but because processing into medicine and seasonings takes place outside the region, the majority of the profits from the industry do too.

In a press release on Bell’s superb research and advocacy work within Appalachia’s botanical communities, she refers back to the moment that her interest in the industry and the region sprouted; when like many of us, she was out in a nearby woods waiting out the pandemic.

“My family and I spent a lot of time in the woods behind our house during quarantine,” Bell said. “We observed the emergence of all the spring ephemerals in the forest understory – hepatica, spring beauty, bloodroot, trillium, mayapple. I came to appreciate the importance of the region’s botanical biodiversity more than ever, and realized I wanted to incorporate this new part of my life into my research.”

With co-investigator, John Munsell at VA Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment, Bell’s project sought to identify ways that Central Appalachian communities could retain more of the profits from the herbal industry while simultaneously ensuring that populations of at-risk forest botanicals not only survive, but thrive and expand in the region.

Bell conducted participant observation and interviews with wild harvesters and is currently working on a mail survey with local herb buyers. She also piloted a ginseng seed distribution program, and helped a wild harvester write a grant proposal to start a forest farm.

“Economic development in post-coal communities often focuses on other types of energy development, like fracking and natural gas pipelines, or on building prisons and landfills. Central Appalachia is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. I think that placing a greater value on this biodiversity is key to promoting a more sustainable future for the region,” Bell told VA Tech press.

Armed with a planning grant of nearly half a million dollars, Bell and collaborators are specifically targeting forest farming as a way to achieve that sustainable future.

Finally, enlisting support from the nonprofit organization Appalachian Sustainable Development, Virginia Tech, the City of Norton, a sculpture artist team, and various forest botanicals practitioners in her rolodex, Bell organized the creation of a ‘living monument’ along Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton, Virginia.

An interpretive trail, the monument tells the story of the historic uses that these wild botanicals had for the various societies that have inhabited Appalachia, and the contemporary value they still hold for people today."

-via Good News Network, September 12, 2024

[sometimesraven]

so far the tea on Eurovision is still PIPING. Here's what I've scraped from Twitter so far:

** Graham Norton called out the fake audience sounds during Israel's performance, saying something like "I don't know what you're hearing at home but we're getting very mixed signals here"

** Several broadcasters including I think Spain and Belgium displayed messages in support of Palestine before the show or during Israel's performance as they did last year

** The Spainish broadcasters have been issued a warning by the EBU after the commentators cited the casualty figures during the broadcast

** I've seen footage of people being aggressively restrained and threatened by security while shouting "free palestine". One guy got his hair pulled and slapped by security telling him to "shut up"

** The face of the EBU was booed and jeered at when he was set to announce the results. Still a little hypocritical from people who paid in hundreds of Euro to be there but it's still a sign that even the most complicit are sick of their shit.

** Israel came second overall and #1 in public voting which they are again calling the "silent majority", despite multiple Israeli supporters publicly admitting they personally voted hundreds of times with phone numbers in multiple countries, completely skewing the vote. They also ran ad campaigns for Israel specifically during the official Eurovision livestreams. Make no mistake that this show is 1000% being used as propaganda for Israel and the numbers for voting are NOT accurate.

[averagegazan]

The Gaza Redemption

I've always been a fan of Shawshank Redemption, and let's be honest—who isn't? But for me, it’s not just about the stellar acting, captivating storytelling, or brilliant directing. Nope, it runs deeper than that.

You see, I can’t help but notice the uncanny similarities between the film and our reality here in Gaza. Like Andy, we’re being punished for a crime we didn’t commit—being trapped in what feels like the world’s largest open-air prison. Yet, despite it all, we cling to hope!

Now, let’s talk about Warden Norton—who, in our story, is kind of like Israel which tries to turn us into cheap labor for its settlement enterprise. And if anyone dares to resist or speak out? Well, you remember Tommy.

But here’s the kicker: just like Andy, we’ve taken to digging tunnels as our own way for seeking redemption.

So, tell me, how do you relate to Shawshank Redemption?

Now, here's where you come in! Help me find my own redemption. You could lend me a rope and some rocks (I promise I’ll use them wisely!), or you could support my GoFundMe campaign and share my story. After all, every Andy needs a Red!

✅️ My campaign is vetted by @gazavetters, my number verified on the list is ( #252 ) ✅️

[nootsoup]

Norton Campbell and Fool’s Gold: Sharing a Partner

— Fool’s Gold is an interesting partner, he’s more bold and straightforward than the reserved, hardworking prospector. He is greedier and has no shame behind that. Even with this greed he would never put his partner in a situation in which they are uncomfortable.

— Norton on the other hand is somewhat withdrawn, focused more on the need to put food on the table and make money to keep him and his partner secure than consistently dote on them. It does bother him, the inability to see them often- but he does the best he can in the very rare cases he isn’t working.

— Seeing as Fool’s Gold is a personification of the aspects of Norton that he despises the most. It is safe to say that the two do not get along. Norton dislikes how carefree and erratic his counterpart can be, his reckless nature putting their partner at risk. A bit of this dislike is out of jealousy, contrary to what one may think. Fool’s Gold isn’t held back by the idea that he must constantly work or else he is worthless and unproductive. Norton is and fact of the matter is, it impacts his relationship with his partner greatly.

— Their partner is supportive of both, but it’s obvious that the distance Norton accidentally creates while working is painful. Even with this rift and the dislike Norton has for Fool’s Gold, Fool’s Gold does not use this against him. He understands that in different circumstances he would always be that prospector and be stuck working those mines until his lungs fully gave out and his rib cage caved in.

— Luckily, Fool’s Gold is able to keep their partner company while Norton is away and vise versa. The rivalry between the two never puts their partner in the middle, they are the number one priority no matter how those two disagree.

— Norton will not stop throwing his magnets at Fool’s Gold’s torso though to watch them stick to him. . and yes, Fool’s Gold gets PISSED whenever he does this because it’s loud and at times can trigger his migraines caused by his head trauma from the explosion.

[sweetwolfcupcake]

Wildflower: 06

The Secret Garden

John Wick x Reader

Category: Short Series

Warning: Stalking, mentions of violence

Note: John is relatively younger in this fic( late thirties to early forties)

*Thank you the original creator for making such an amazing GIF. I downloaded it from Google.

Unedited

Wildflower 05

According to John’s rational, calculating mind, his job was done. He got her to the hospital, paid the bills, played his part in Winston’s unexplained act of taking the young woman under his wing, and ensured his name was nowhere in the records. 

The hospital's owner knew’ John and was an old acquaintance of Winston. By now, John was sure Winston learned of John’s visit and that he brought her to be admitted there.

According to John's rational mind, he should be at the Continental, or at least answer Winston's messages (only two since the morning– he was too refined to send more than that).

But for once, his rational mind was conflicting with his instincts. It was not the first time, but it was a rare occurrence. But there he was, blended among the hustle and bustle, hiding in plain sight— keeping his eyes on the hospital. The entrance, precisely. She could be walking out any moment and with the concussion, he might have to—

His jaws clenched at the sight of Norton helping her out. The younger male’s hand rested on her waist, supporting her. Something was burning in John’s chest because he realised that he had been thinking of being at Norton’s place.

John frowned, realising how irrational he would sound if he vocalised his thoughts. Where were his thoughts going anyway?

What the hell was he doing?

He had an explanation for… his ‘treatment’ of the petty criminal. He needed to take back her mother’s ring for her. 

But this?

This was not how he was supposed to feel. He felt like he was losing control over his instincts and John hated losing control. Having control over himself helped. There was a feeling that at least he had some control over his life, some sort of freedom.

Losing that control threatened the little freedom and control he had over his life that was perhaps sealed for hell the moment he was born.

He was a man who moved with a purpose— what was his purpose there? He should be relieved, she would not need any help and he could just go home, or to the Continental. 

Instead, he stood there, discreet with his eyes and body language but could not help the scowl that faintly appeared on his otherwise unreadable face. 

His eyes followed them as they got into a taxi. With his gaze zeroed on the vehicle, he quickly noted the number in his mind before getting inside his car. He knew he could not rest until she was safe in her home. 

Without the shadow of Alex Norton lingering around.

John found himself feeling slightly at ease after Alex left. Another open contract. John received the message already.

Three million dollars was a lot. No wonder Alex chose to take it. But John could not bring himself to leave just yet. He sat in his car, just watching her window. At nightfall, it was easier to make out what was happening with the lights on and her fumbling around. Her shadow stumbled a bit now and then, and John found himself frowning in frustration.

Why was she moving so much?

Stupid girl!

John was surprised at the level of obliviousness that surrounded her. Who would go to a park near dawn? And for what? To watch the sunrise?

Not that John did not appreciate such peaceful moments, but he was John Wick. But she? He could tell she had never even thrown a punch at anyone. He felt it when he first shook her hand. He was taken aback by the softness. He was not used to it, but he would admit it felt… good.

John gulped. 

He would rather not remember how her form felt pressed against his. He could be gentle, he was gentle with the women when he wasn’t fighting them for survival, and even then, he was never brutal with the kills. He made it quick.

But touching her felt different. It made him think twice about pressing too hard, holding too tight, even the day he just let her bump into him, he somehow regretted wearing the vest because he could see that it hurt her.

John was not a boy. He was old enough to understand where this was going. He simply could not bring himself to look into its eyes and admit it. 

If he did…

He tore his gaze away from the window and busied himself with drinking some water. He stubbornly kept his gaze down, refusing to look up again. His phone dinged with an alert.

An exclusive contract. 

There were people he could not deny, after all. 

With one last glance at her apartment window, John twisted the keys and drove away into the night. It was time to hunt.

—------

Laying on his bed with a bandaged ankle was not something ‘normal’ people would enjoy. John, on the other hand, was thankful. He was half-expecting a fracture. A sprain was no big deal— nothing compared to what he was trained to endure, or what he endured growing up. 

John had turned numb to the pain. He would go on, despite the pain. He would go on without acknowledging it, at least until he was done with his task at hand. People might say he had a formidable sense of commitment and focus. But in reality, it was all he knew. To John, it was the way of life. It was how he was trained, and how he grew up.

The world outside gave him much more agency. Not exactly freedom—but the chain binding him loosened up, and the cage expanded. But he was owned; the whole jungle was the High Table’s prison, after all.

He had been a part of this ‘jungle’ for as long as he could remember. Ruska Roma was simply a prison within this prison— this great ‘system’ he was pulled into the moment he was left orphaned. He thought he could live with it because this was all he knew.

But then came (Y/N) (L/N)...

With her expressive eyes brimming with determination, a smile so kind and sweet it made him sigh. A laugh that sounded like bells of spring and a carefree, oblivious kind of happiness he knew he could not have and a touch so soft, so non-deliberate, it irked him. 

Everything about her was simultaneously off-putting and intriguing. 

John was compelled to admit, that it irked him because her existence, her presence itself felt like a mockery to his life. She was not chained, unlike him, even though she was born to a woman who once belonged to the same hell he was now a part of. It irked him because she was everything he used to dream of as a child. She had everything he wanted so desperately during his naive years before he was finally disillusioned. 

It irked him how many times a day he thought about her. About how vulnerable she was and yet had a certain fire within that he knew would burn him down if he dared venture close enough. This flame, or whatever was within her was soothing for now, but he was afraid of it. Afraid of nurturing something he could not contain, he could not control.

Like his thoughts moving to her now and then—each day, he thought longer, more about her, each time he did, he felt himself softening in ways he never thought he was capable of. He thought he had turned completely numb. She proved him wrong even without trying to. 

And it irked him in every way possible.

Even the simplest of proximity they shared, he felt it all over his skin, in each of his veins, he felt it in his heart, he felt it in his mind. It was bizarre, bewildering, and infuriating.

But if he found her infuriating, why did he end up doing all the things he had done so far? Why did he end up watching over her behind the quiet shadows of the night, watching her sleep from the darkest corner of her room? Why would he follow her to her little trips at the parks and bicycle rides if her presence irked him? Why would he fracture the ribs of the man who hurt her, and tried to mug her? He broke his fingers, that man’s wrist would never be the same…

John felt the rage that he used to feel while growing up in Ruska Roma and watching helplessly how unfair everything was, and how powerless other children like him were. 

Maybe that was why he felt that rage—he had become someone his younger self would run to for protection. When he watched, the man hurt her. Something in him seared, it stung in all the worst ways possible, and he could not stand the feeling until his knuckles were marred with that rat’s blood.

He had been rather merciful, though. 

Anyone with a sane mind would call him a monster. Was he not a monster anyway? But at this point, he had no care for morals anymore— he was only surviving, as every other assassin like him was. To hell with the morals, John knew he was strong enough to be feared.

And if fear was the way to keep the little freedom he had earned, he would let fear reign.

—---

It was another day. Just another day of the same cycle. Waking up, having breakfast, taking the prescribed medication a week after being discharged, and going to work. Yes, that was the ‘regular’ part of the day. It was after work, when she was passing by the park, that (Y/N) noticed a familiar figure on the bench.

His hair was brushed back but seemed a bit fluffier—casual. Yes, that was the difference. He was in a plain white T-shirt and a pair of jeans. She had seen, John Wick only in dark suits. Black. Yes, that was his preferred colour, it seemed. But as she watched him sitting on the bench, a sandwich in his hand and a coffee cup by his side, he appeared so...unreal.

It did not make sense. He was a stranger, more or less, and she had seen him hardly four times(?). But he looked almost angelic to (Y/N). Especially with the setting sun casting a glow on the side of his face. 

What the hell are you even doing?

Too late, she was already within his earshot. He turned to her, alerted by the disturbance in the otherwise tranquil park. And just as she thought, the sunlight fell just the right way on his eyes, and they seemed ethereal—perhaps brown was the most loved by nature.

She was expecting some surprise in his eyes but they were so calm, so hypnotic, it surprised her instead.

“Hi.”

“Good evening.”

Wow, even his greetings were classy.

“Um, yes, good day—I mean, good evening.” (Y/N) felt the warmth of embarrassment on her cheeks before noticing the mirth in his eyes. It was faint, but it was there. 

“I saw here, and just thought, I would say hi.”

This time, the corner of his lips rose higher “Oh, you live here?”

“Yes, just a few blocks ahead…You come here often?”

He took a moment to answer, and throughout that tiny moment (it felt stretched to an hour), his eyes seemed to assess her before he replied.

“Sometimes.”

John did not verbally invite her, only removing the cup from the bench, leaving space for her to sit before turning his gaze ahead. And while, yes, this was a silent invitation, her mind had gained expertise in overthinking.

Did he really want her to sit?

Or was it him being polite?

He looked fine by himself. At peace too.

And then—

He turned to her again “Are you in a rush?”

“Uh…no?”

“Then, please...” He gestured with his hand, glancing at her. It seemed more like a side-eye but, whatever.

“You like to sit here alone?” She asked, taking a seat beside him, not too close, but not noticeably far.

“Solitude is good for my sanity.”

Stoic and quiet, he seemed every bit of a man who would appreciate solitude over company, like her.

“You seemed so to me.”

From the corner of her eyes, she could see him turn to her. Even seated, he towered over her, sitting straight—as if a soldier were on alert. 

“How much of me do you know?”

“Enough to draw precise conclusions, I believe.” (Y/N) turned to him. The last of the sun’s rays kissed his face tenderly. He was a sight to behold, she realised.

There was a twinkle in his eyes, and the shade of brown softened. “You know only what you see from afar. There is no reason or good for you to get any closer.”

“Why? My mother was a part of this world.”

“And she kept you away. That is for a reason. There is nothing to see here, (Y/N).”

“I have unanswered questions. If Winston could—”

“I believe he does what he sees as best. Especially for you.”

“Why does he care so much about me? Why did my mother trust him over anyone else?”

John sighed “I’m afraid I have no answer.” 

He answered with a contemplative frown and looked away, setting his sight once more on the darkening sky as the remnants of the set sun remained.

“Sorry, I am not great at conversations, and the past months of moving in all the information have taken a toll, I guess.”

“I understand.” He assured her kindly.

A long silence followed after that. It was indeed awkward initially. She had no new words or energy to set another tone. But it grew to be comfortable, at least for her. They sat there in silence until the street lights blinked on and the moon turned more prominent against the black sky.

“It’s late; I should go now.” (Y/N) stated, but made no effort to stand up.

“Sure”

“It was good talking to you.”

Faint amusement danced in his eyes as he turned to her. “I do not recall much talking.”

Yes, they had been sitting in silence for at least fifteen minutes. The of sight of mirth in his eyes made her smile

 “I cannot say I hated it.”

He smiled at her. It reminded her of an intimidating and misunderstood large canine trying to socialise. An awkward smile that came with a nod. But nothing mattered because it was in his eyes.  The soulful and melancholic pools of molten chocolate had the perfect tinge of golden brown when the sunrays fell on them a few moments ago before the sky darkened.

“Okay, so, see you around? I guess?” (Y/N) forced her gaze away, not wanting to come off as creepy.

“Maybe.” John replied, “Let me walk you home.”

“Oh no, there’s no need. My house is just a few blocks away…”

 By the time she was closer to finishing the sentence, he was on on his legs.

“Even better, it’s not far then.”

“Yes and—”

And he was already walking ahead. It turned out, that walking home in a comfortable silence was not that bad.

****

[theangelshavethephonebox]

I don't want to start discourse so I'm hoping people don't feel the need to add on here, but, my thoughts are basically: The New Doctor Who Episode Was Pretty Good, Actually, maybe y'all just don't like nuance.

Rant under the cut.

I feel exhausted seeing this argued again and again, like there's any kind of real debate to be had. Genocide is bad. Terrorism is bad. These are statements that can and do coexist - and nowhere do they coexist more strongly than in Juno Dawson's pretty damn neat story.

I have - and will write that bit up properly - commented in other places on the wonderfulness of the camp, the insanity of the reveal, the really quite in character emotional reaction from the Doctor and the really quite out of character writing for Belinda. Apparently, Juno didn't receive much information about Belinda before writing so, I don't hold that last bit against her. But anyway, I won't rehash all that here. What I want to talk about - shocker! - is the fandom's reaction to politics.

The politics in this episode were not "Israel bad, Palestine good" or vice versa; this was a complicated, nuanced, and emotionally driven dive into profiting off of colonialism, into the weapons industrial complex, into the anger of oppressed communities and the way that even what we celebrate and find joy in can be turned into a symbol of hatred. How people in the same community have diverging views on how to combat their oppression.

Say it with me now: nuance is not the enemy. We can handle some nuance.

Or at least, I thought we could before I saw the way people are talking about this episode. There are many different ways to interpret what meant what, but I think Juno's intent was for the Hellions to represent oppressed communities using aspects of Jewish and Palestinian oppression to draw those comparisons, and for the Corporation to act as the objectively evil colonialist complex that profits from causing harm, and yet has ties to something that is supposed to celebrate unity and people from all over coming together to make art with one another... Drawing on the real-world war profiteering, and on the Israeli companies profiting from sacked and stolen Palestinian land, to make us see that connection.

I think if people focused on the bigger picture of this allegory, they'd maybe be having a better time discussing this one. We could be having fun talking about the Rani and instead we're out here acting like Doctor Who supports Israel now, or hates Jews now, or any number of other ridiculous things I've seen people say about this episode. Look, a trans woman writing about the pain of something your community holds dear being supported by the very thing that threatens to destroy that community!!! Isn't it amazing that these stories are getting to be told? Take my hand. Keep an open mind. Think about other perspectives and interpretations of elements of this story. Nuance is not the enemy.

Anyway, enough politics - can we talk about how frickin cool it was that RTD got Graham Norton himself on an episode about Eurovision?? Because yeah. That rocked. Now, that is all - go back to your Rani discourse, if you so choose. The only discourse I care about is if the new Rani is hot or super hot. Doctor Who isn't too woke or not woke enough or failing to condemn genocide or failing to condemn terrorism. Not today, anyway. It's full of hot people and pretty colours and cool stories, and at the end of the day, that's all that matters.

[moles-hideout]

Norton Campbell x Male! S/o college au!

Tw: Hints of NSFW, fighting (not really but still)

Tags: College au, Established Roommates, Established relationship, Fluff, Crack

A/N: This just very self indulgent tee hee :3

You and Norton have been best friends since Junior high. You two had been together through thick and thin, no matter what life threw at you. You two were inseparable, having each other's back at any time. (Even bailing Norton out of jail once but shhh)

To be clear, Norton is not someone who can be easily approached due to his infamous extreme mood swings but no one would have ever imagined that Norton would have a lover up until now. It felt almost natural for the both of you though. No matter what challenges you two face, you both always find a way support and uplift each other. You've celebrate many achievements together and provide a shoulder to lean on during tough times. The loyalty and care you two have for each other can never be replicated so easily.

Currently, you both graduated with a bang, got into your dream college and are now living in the dorms as roommates. Both of you having shared countless adventures and secrets through out your lives and ever since living together, it made the two of you even closer, to see each other's quirks and flaws. The other students really question if you two are just roommates or an old married couple.

Inside the dorm room, it's covered in a colorful mess of post-it notes with sweet messages, silly doodles, and inside jokes. It's their way of communicating and brightening each other's days. And in random occasions, you two leave love notes that are hidden in the most unexpected and odd places, like inside shoes or inside the cereal, keeping the romance alive in your everyday lives.

One of your favorite things about living together is the silly and weird traditions you two created. From weekend movie marathons to impromptu Mario kart competitions in the living room. Not to mention the endless prank war you two have, from putting plastic bugs in the shower to scaring each other during a scary movie, these traditions and antics have led to countless fond moments of laughter and bonding.

You two created a ridiculous number of nicknames for each other, some of which make no sense to anyone else but for you two, it's filled with love and whacky inside jokes.

Although, there are some downsides with living together. Mornings are a whirlwind of chaos as you two rush around trying to get ready for work or to class, often accidentally grabbing each other's clothes or toothbrushes in the rush.

One time, you accidentally took Norton's jacket to class and your professor (definitely not Luchino) teased you about it teehee.

We all know that Norton is frugal and thrifty, from extreme couponing to bargaining for half a prize. He wants to take you out for a dinner date in a very expensive restaurant? It now costs a fraction of what it was originally priced. Planning to go to that one very expensive amusement park? You bet your sweet ass he'll be surfing on the internet to find online discounts. "NonNon doesn't this [insert item here] cost $150?" "Oh yeah, I got a discount. I got it for $59." "I beg your pardon?-" "Then beg."

One time Norton got a call from one of your friends at the party you were attending, they've called to tell him to go pick your drunk ass up. Once he arrives, he sees you biting someone's ankle like an animal. (He had to tie you up to stop your reign of chaos.)

But your favorite part of the day, is where nighttime comes. Where the stress of the day leaves you both as a sense of peace and comfort replaces it.

There are times when words aren't necessary – just being around each other brings a sense of calm and happiness, you two find solace in each other's presence even in silence. You two can spend hours together simply reading working on their hobbies or just cuddling on the couch without needing to fill the silence with words. Sometimes, you both share vulnerable moments confess secrets and offer each other support. There's no need for words in such, for you both already know what the other is feeling after all. And it's already enough.

Hihihiiii thanks for reading my first hcs, I'm still trying to juggle school work and making hcs so please be a bit patient with me darlings! (⁠づ⁠｡⁠◕⁠‿⁠‿⁠◕⁠｡⁠)⁠づ

[9eeeeevvvvvaaaaa6]

‼️🚨 ATTENTION EVERYBODY 🚨‼️

The nominations for this year's Academy Awards have been announced. Emilia Pérez" leads the field.

After two disaster-related shifts, Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang revealed on Thursday afternoon, the works and stars were hoping this year at the 97th place. The genre-explosive musical "Emilia Pérez" by French director Jacques Audiard is the favourite in the award ceremony, which will be held on 2nd. March will be held. The film, already successful at the Golden Globes, brings together 13 nominations, announced the Academy on Thursday. This is followed by the fictional biography "The Brutalist" and the Disney (?!) musical "Wicked" with 10 chances of winning each.

Foreignoscar without Austria

In the race for the foreign Oscar is "Die Saat des heiligen Feigenbaum" by the director Mohammad Rasoulof, who lives in Germany. The native Iranian measures herself here with the omnipresent "Emilia Pérez" as well as the Danish production "The Girl with the Needle", "I'm Still Here" from Brazil and the Latvian animation strip "Flow". The Austrian entry "Des Teufels Beitrag" by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala had not made it to the pre-selection before.

The favourites and their number of nominations

"Emilia Pérez" (13) "Wicked" und "Der Brutalist" (10) "Konklave", "Like A Complete Unknown" (8) "Anora" (6) "Dune: Part Two", "The Substance" (5) "Nosferatu" (4) "I'm Still Here", "Sing Sing", "Der wilde Roboter" (3) "A Real Pain", "Flow", "Nickel Boys", "The Apprentice" (2)

The nominees in the categories

Actor in a Supporting Role Yura Borisov, Anora Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown Guy Pearce, The Brutalist Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice

Costume Design A Complete Unknown Conclave Gladiator II Nosferatu Wicked

Makeup and Hairstyling A Different Man Emilia Pérez Nosferatu The Substance Wicked

Music (Original Score) The Brutalist Conclave Emilia Pérez Wicked The Wild Robot

Music (Original Song) "Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez “Mi Camino” from Emilia Pérez “Like A Bird” from Sing Sing “The Journey” from The Six Triple Eight

Animated Short Film Beautiful Men In the Shadow of the Cypress Magic Candies Wander to Wonder Yuck!

Live-Action Short Film A Lien Anuja I’m Not a Robot The Last Ranger The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

Writing (Adapted Screenplay) A Complete Unknown Conclave Emilia Pérez Nickel Boys Sing Sing

Writing (Original Screenplay) Anora The Brutalist A Real Pain September 5 The Substance

Actress in a Supporting Role Monica Barbaro, A Complete Unknown Ariana Grande, Wicked Felicity Jones, The Brutalist Isabella Rossellini, Conclave Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pére

Documentary Feature Film Black Box Diaries No Other Land Porcelain War Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat Sugarcane

Documentary Short Film Death by Numbers I Am Ready, Warden Incident Instruments of a Beating Heart The Only Girl in the Orchestra

International Feature Film Brazil, I’m Still Here Denmark, The Girl With the Needle France, Emilia Pérez Germany, The Seed of the Sacred Fig Latvia, Flow

Animated Feature Film Flow Inside Out 2 Memoir of a Snail Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl The Wild Robot

Production Design The Brutalist Conclave Dune: Part Two Nosferatu Wicked

Sound A Complete Unknown Dune: Part Two Emilia Pérez Wicked The Wild Robot

Visual Effects Alien: Romulus Better Man Dune: Part Two Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Wicked

Actor in a Leading Role Adrien Brody, The Brutalist Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown Colman Domingo, Sing Sing Ralph Fiennes, Conclave Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice

Actress in a Leading Role Cynthia Erivo, Wicked Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez Mikey Madison, Anora Demi Moore, The Substance Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here

Directing Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez Sean Baker, Anora Brady Corbet, The Brutalist Coralie Fargeat, The Substance James Mangold, A Complete Unknown

Best Picture Anora The Brutalist A Complete Unknown Conclave Dune: Part Two Emilia Pérez I’m Still Here Nickel Boys The Substance Wicked

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[femme-foucault]

Alright "final" Oscar nom predictions:

The Oscar nominations were supposed to come out on the 17th but were pushed back due to the wildfires, so now they are out on the 23rd. I know the main story on Film Internet right now is the AI controversy with The Brutalist, but since that story didn't break until after voting ended, I don't see that controversy hurting nominations for that film. It might affect wins, but it depends. So I'm keeping it in my predictions for now.

As usual, my predictions are in alphabetical order, not by personal preference.

Best Picture: Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune Pt 2, Emilia Perez, A Real Pain, Sing Sing, The Substance, Wicked

Yes, I'm still hope-dicting Sing Sing. The BAFTA noms gave me some hope. Let me be delusional. It could very well be Nickel Boys instead of Sing Sing.

Director: Jacques Audiard (Emilia Perez), Sean Baker (Anora), Edward Berger (Conclave) Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance)

Ugh, I caved and predicted Audiard even though I'm not happy about it. I would love to see Villeneuve (Dune Pt 2) get in here but I highly doubt it. I know Fargeat is a stretch but they are going to want a woman in there because of all the pushback in the past few years and Fargeat has been nominated at a number of pre-cursors.

Best Actress in a Lead Role: Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofia Gascon (Emilia Perez), Mikey Madison (Anora), Demi Moore (The Substance)....and someone else idk.

No idea who that fifth slot is, but I highly doubt it's Angelina Jolie (Maria) anymore and I've taken Nicole Kidman out of my predictions too because her movie (Babygirl) has not been nominated as much as people thought it would be just a month ago. In that climate, I do think Erivo is getting in for Wicked -- she won't win, but with Jolie and Kidman out I'd be surprised if she wasn't nominated. After the Globes, maybe Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here)?

Best Actor in a Lead Role: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Timothee Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Daniel Craig (Queer), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)

Craig is the one I am weakest on but we'll see.

Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Jamie Lee Curtis (The Last Showgirl), Ariana Grande (Wicked), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave), Zoe Saldana (Emilia Perez)

Honestly, Saldana and Grande are the only ones I am 100% sure of. It's a two-woman race there, but anyone else could be nominated. Now I have finally seen The Brutalist, I think Jones is this year's Emily Blunt -- the "tag along" nomination that accompanies two competitive acting performances in a best picture front runner (even though The Brutalist is much more divisive than Oppenheimer and I think a weaker movie (I was with it right up until the last 20 minutes, which I wasn't a fan of)). Selena Gomez might get in for EP if that movie over-performs even though she was terrible in that movie but being terrible has never stopped them from nominating someone before.

Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Yura Borisov (Anora), Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain), Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice)

I put Borisov in because he keeps being nominated at precursors, though if anyone misses, it's him, not Pearce -- even though Pearce didn't get nominated at SAG. I have fiiiiiinally taken out Clarence Maclin even though he gave my favorite male supporting role of the year because Sing Sing is not getting the love it deserves :(

Adapted Screenplay: A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune Pt 2, Emilia Perez, Sing Sing

I am going on a limb and guessing Dune Pt 2, even though I don't think the first one got in. I think Conclave wins here.

Original Screenplay: Anora, A Real Pain, The Substance....Idk what else, but Anora is probably winning. Especially because it looks like Emilia Perez might be winning Best Picture noooooooooooo so I could see it being like last year, where the two screenplay awards go to movies that weren't winning anything else that they wanted to award.

No real guesses for all the techies because there is always a few tech categories in something that I haven't seen. I think Dune Pt 2 is going to be nominated in many tech categories, but I still think Wicked is probably winning Costume and Production Design (though pre-AI controversy, I could have seen The Brutalist taking the latter) unless Emilia Perez just really over-performs.

[lafiametta]

Also I agree that Borisov was phenomenal and in a just world he would earn an Oscar nomination, but there is absolutely no way the Academy will nominate an unknown actor from Russia out of all countries, especially when his competition for the spot is well-liked and respected Americans like Denzel Washington and Edward Norton. Fingers crossed that he'll get more roles in the west though, he truly is a fantastic actor and it'd be a shame if he disappeared back in his country.

Yeah, I made that comment a little facetiously, and I understand the political aspect of nominating a Russian in his kind of climate, but I'm not so sure. Both Variety and The Hollywood Reporter have him on their short list for Best Supporting Actor nominations, so you never know what might happen. But you're right about how talented he is — I watched Compartment Number 6 a few days ago and was really blown away by his performance there. (Not dissimilar to his character in Anora, he plays a guy who initially seems like bad news but who ends up performing an act of great kindness to the female lead.)

Anyway, I just want Anora to win all the prizes, so I've got my own fingers crossed for a Best Picture/Director/Actress/Supporting Actor sweep!

[scotianostra]

On July 30th 2003 Multi race winning Motorcyclist, Robert Steven ‘Hizzy’ Hislop died.

Hizzy, as he was affectionately known once said “If I’d never thrown my leg over a bike, I’d never have lived.”

Robert Steven Hislop grew up in the village of Chesters, near Hawick in the borders. His father started the interest of both he and his brother Garry in motorcycle racing. This was short lived at the time as he lost his father and a few years later his brother was killed at Silloth circuit. He ended up with a serious alcohol problem which led into depression.

Hizzy thankfully recovered and began his Isle of Man road racing career in 1983 by finishing second in the newcomers’ race at the Manx Grand Prix.

On short circuits, his first championship success came when he won the 250cc British Championship in 1990. Superbike victory followed with the British Superbike Championship in 1995. Some attributed his success to James Whitham leaving the series mid-season to deal with cancer.

Although he did not take a BSB victory in 1996 or 1997, Hislop was hired by Rob McElnea’s dominant Cadbury’s Boost Yamaha team for 1998. The nature of the fight for the championship between Hislop & team mate, fellow Scot. Niall Mackenzie, was illustrated by a near-collision on the last lap at Snetterton which cost the team a 1-2 finish. Hislop generally matched his countryman before a serious crash took him out of title contention.

His last championship success came in 2002 when he won the British Superbike Championship riding a Ducati. A notable feature of his season resulted from Hislop lapping Donington Park circuit more quickly on a superbike than the fastest Moto GP machine: Hislop’s modified production Ducati was heavier and less powerful than the bespoke Grand Prix bikes.

The 1992 Senior TT was described as an absolute classic. It is often described as one of the best races in TT history.

After their successful 1991 TT on all conquering Honda RVF machines, Hislop and Carl Fogarty had not planned to return in 1992. However, they both lined up on the Glencrutchery Road that year on unfancied machinery: Hislop was ona Norton with Fogarty on a Yamaha. The Norton Hizzy rode had been developed on a shoe string budget when compared with the Japanese competition. John Player had no intention of backing Steve’s TT campaign but after scratching around for some support and with minimal testing time, the team headed for the Isle of Man.

Hislop’s Norton took to the circuit in the unconventional white livery of Steve’s long term sponsor Abus. Hislop and the team defied the bike’s detractors by taking a fine 2nd place in the opening TT F1 race. The bike proved it could complete 6 laps of the gruelling Snaefell Mountain Course in hot weather so the team looked forward to Friday’s Senior TT.

Hislop’s main rival was Foggarty, who started at number 4. Steve started at 19. Not only did this give Hizzy more traffic to contend with but it also gave the crowd an anxious wait as the officials calculated the time difference between them. As the race progressed, the two riders smashed records they set the previous year with Hislop taking a narrow advantage into the final lap. In a last-ditch attempt to catch Hislop, Fogarty recorded a record lap time of more than 123 mph on his Yamaha. It was all in vain however as Hislop guided the fly splattered Norton home to an historic win. This was one of Hislop’s greatest achievements and one of the most popular TT wins. Carl Fogarty’s lap record stood for 7 years.

Hislop and Fogarty went on to become two of Britain’s most successful motorcycle racers, winning many races and championships. It was the 1992 Senior TT that saw them battle together for the last time.

Described by some as a flawed sporting genius, success in the world championships never materialised for Hislop. This was possibly because of a self-destructive aspect to his character. The flaw may have led to a number of well-publicised clashes with other riders and teams in the British championships which hindered progress into international series.

Having lost his brother and many friends in motorcycle accidents, he made a point of never going to the funerals of fellow racers, saying:

“Some people might find that a bit callous. I only ever attend family ones and people find it a bit strange that I won’t go to a friend’s funeral, but it’s just my little way of shutting off.”

Steve Hislop died in a helicopter accident in July 2003, near Teviothead, Roxburghshire and was interred in the village of Chesters near his birthplace of Hawick, Scotland. He had two children.

There is a bronze statue in memory of Hizzy in the grounds of Hawick Museum. at Wilton park and another at Onchan Head, Isle of Man, as seen in order in the pics. The last pic is a cairn near Teviothead, the scene of the helicopter crash, it reads……

‘Hizzy’ This cairn was built by a few friends of Steve Hislop, British Superbike Champion, who was tragically killed in a helicopter accident near this site, on July 30th 2003.

Kind permission was granted by His Grace The Duke of Buccleuch.

[alexstorm]

Alex always drove Cadillacs. I guess now he got a SUV. No comment on what I think about that. lol / didn’t he drive a Mercedes after the Cadillac? Or was it Taylor’s?

Also both the video and the new pap pics, ouch. Even if you’re exhausted and annoyed, when you look up at you partner you look at them differently from you friends and strangers, because they are your number one support. He never looked at her that way, never saw a single photo like that. You know the look of admiration and love.

Totally know what you mean. Also has anyone seen last week's Graham Norton? When Mawaan Rizwan is asking Stephen Graham if his sex life is great after having praised his wife for doing a great job on his show. He then explains and Kylie Minogue agreed that it's a huge turn on when you see your partner across the room being good at what they do. They were joking about competence being the new sexy. I immediately had to think of Alex and Louise and how she's not doing anything at all of which he can be proud. What exactly turns him on about her?

[psychculture]

Blog 3 – Motivation in the Workplace Through a Cultural Lens

In the summer I work as a server. I work at two different restaurants, each differing in the way they are operated. One of the biggest differences between the two restaurants is the way in which tips are distributed, one being a tip-pooling system, while the other is a tip-out system. Tip-pooling is where all tips are collected into a pool, which is then shared amongst everyone working on shift. Tipping out is where servers share a percentage of their tips with other staff members (i.e. support staff, and kitchen staff). Not only do these two different systems display individualistic and collectivistic cultures in a way, but they also represent the influence culture can have on motivation and work ethic. 

In the tip-pooled system, everyone helps each other out. Servers run food, bus tables, and seat guests. Other servers will often come into my section if I am busy and help me by starting a table, or pre-bussing plates for me, and I do the same for them. In a way, we all have shared duties/responsibilities, rather than individual ones. Everyone holds themselves and others accountable, as people know that their earnings contribute to others' tips, not just their own. Personally, this makes me want to work very hard, as I know my coworkers are doing the same for me. In terms of self-enhancement, people are more motivated to contribute to the group’s success, and conformity is highly valued in order to maintain social cohesion (Heine, 2020). 

In the tip-out system, servers walk away with more of their earnings. This shifts the culture and motivation to differ slightly. In this setting, people have more individualized duties, and are more responsible to themselves to make tips. Often in these systems, if a server is not tipped, that money will come out of their own pocket, as they have to tip out on each table in a shift. Due to this, self-enhancement differs, as people are more motivated to focus and emphasize their own service (Heine, 2020). However, I still find my coworkers are very lovely, and always willing to help if I need.

Both these tip system operations are effective in maintaining good quality service, just being achieved in different ways. Despite their being a difference in these workplace cultures, the number one priority is always ensuring that guests have the best experience possible, and I love both the jobs I work.

References

Heine, S. J. (2020). Cultural psychology (4th ed.). W. W. Norton & Company.

[cleverhottubmiracle]

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The moment marks Hilfiger’s latest star appointment this year, following 2025 collection launches with Sofia Richie Grainge, Jisoo, T-Wave’s Pond, Phuwin, Gemini, and Fourth, and more. “It’s an honor to join the Tommy family—this is a brand with a long history of celebrating inspiring women who lead with confidence and creativity,” Won-Young said in a statement. “This campaign is about expressing your true self, and I hope together we can inspire the next generation to embrace what makes them unique and find joy in every moment.” All images: Mok Jung-Wook Natalie Portman Opens Up On Paris, Parenting, & More For PORTER‘s May Issue Natalie Portman is PORTER‘s latest covergirl. The actress’ fronts the publication’s May issue in a lacy Chloé number, later posing in a variety of chic trenches, bodysuits, knits, and separates by Alaïa, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Leset, Tove, and Toteme for her accompanying editorial. 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The special evening also included a sketch by Liza Koshy and sneak peeks at Apple TV+’s Apple Original series Chief of War, Atsuko Okatsuka’s Hulu comedy special Father, and Amazon MGM Studios documentary Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop. The night’s star-studded guest list included Mindy Kaling, Daniel Dae Kim, H.E.R., John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Brenda Song, Tan France, Allyson Felix, Jordan Chiles, Kelly Marie Tran, Ming-Na Wen, James Sweeney, Nisha Ganatra, Andrew Ahn, Samantha Quan, Hayley Kiyoko, James Roh, Kevin Nishimura, Naomi Watanabe, Prabal Gurung, Sandra Oh, Jonnie “Dumbfoundead” Park, Harry Shum Jr., Lee Isaac Chung, Dominic Ng, Janet Yang, Amy Homma, Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan, Mike Van, Kogonada, Barbara Peng, Mamoon Hamid, Eric Feng, Luciane Buchanan,  and more. All images: Getty Images Is The Real Housewives of New York Canceled?  Could The Real Housewives of New York City go off the air for good? That’s the Internet’s latest debate, following an exclusive Page Six article on Friday that alleged the show will be canceled from Bravo’s reality TV lineup. However, that same day, a Bravo spokesperson told People that RHONY hasn’t been canceled, though no word is official yet on the show’s next season. The news also came as a surprise to the program’s cast members, with Sai De Silva taking to Instagram Stories and stating RHONY‘s cancellation is “just fake news.” In 2023,  De Silva previously joined RHONY’s brand-new season 14 cast that included Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank, Erin Lichy, Brynn Whitfield, and Ubah Hassan. 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200 Glenn Martens’ First Maison Margiela Collection Will Debut At Haute Couture Week! Haute Couture Week’s Fall 2025 shows will feature an exciting addition: Glenn Martens! The newly named creative director of Maison Margiela will show his first collection for the French house’s Maison Margiela Artisanal line at the event, according to Hypebeast. Set between July 7 to 10, Haute Couture Week will feature intricately crafted collections from the world’s most exquisite brands. Though there’s no word on the schedule yet, we’re keeping our eyes peeled to see where Martens lands—and it’s clear the fashion world is too, after John Galliano‘s viral exit from the brand in December. Glenn Martens (Courtesy of Diesel) BAFTA TV Awards Celebrate 2025’s Top Small-Screen Performances  Over the weekend, the BAFTA TV Awards took over London’s Royal Festival Hall for its annual celebration of British television’s top productions and performances. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the ceremony’s major winners included Lennie James (Leading Actor), Marisa Abela (Leading Actress), Jessica Gunning (Supporting Actress), and Ariyon Bakare (Supporting Actor), with additional honors given to The Paris 2024 Olympics, Alma’s Not Normal, Mr Bates vs the Post Office, The Jury: Murder Trial, and more. The elegant event also included starry appearances by Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, David Tennant, Graham Norton, Russell Tovey, Anthony Boyle, Katherine Devlin, and more. Cannes Film Festival ‘s New Dress Code: No Nudity, Voluminous Trains, & More Ahead of the  Cannes Film Festival from May 13 to 24, the event has released a strict (and amusing) dress code within its Festival-goer’s Charter. The new code prohibits attendees from wearing outfits featuring nudity or voluminous elements—specifically “those with a large train, that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theater.” During nighttime screenings for the Grand Théâtre Lumière gala each evening, guests are required to don eveningwear, with suggested options including little black dresses, cocktail dresses, dark-colored pantsuits, formal tops and black pants, black or navy suits with ties, and “elegant” heeled or flat shoes. Any attendees who don’t respect these fashion guidelines will not be allowed to access the red carpet by the Festival’s welcoming teams—so, plan your looks accordingly! Kendall Jenner at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. (Shutterstock) Tommy Hilfiger Taps IVE’s Jang Won Young As Tommy Jeans’ New Face  Tommy Jeans has found its latest star in Jang Won-Young. Won-Young, a member of popular South Korean girl group IVE, is front and center in a fresh new campaign for Tommy Hilfiger‘s denim label. New shots by photographer Mok Jung-Wook find the musician outfitted in the brand’s newest jeans, shirts, dresses, and separates, inspired by confidence and self-expression through fashion. The range is complete with sweet accessories including ballet flats, low-top sneakers, and shoulder bags ideal for the summer months. Those wanting to buy Won-Young’s outfits for their own summer wardrobes can find them now at Tommy Hilfiger stores, wholesale partners, and Tommy.com. The moment marks Hilfiger’s latest star appointment this year, following 2025 collection launches with Sofia Richie Grainge, Jisoo, T-Wave’s Pond, Phuwin, Gemini, and Fourth, and more. “It’s an honor to join the Tommy family—this is a brand with a long history of celebrating inspiring women who lead with confidence and creativity,” Won-Young said in a statement. “This campaign is about expressing your true self, and I hope together we can inspire the next generation to embrace what makes them unique and find joy in every moment.” All images: Mok Jung-Wook Natalie Portman Opens Up On Paris, Parenting, & More For PORTER‘s May Issue Natalie Portman is PORTER‘s latest covergirl. The actress’ fronts the publication’s May issue in a lacy Chloé number, later posing in a variety of chic trenches, bodysuits, knits, and separates by Alaïa, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Leset, Tove, and Toteme for her accompanying editorial. It’s certainly a nod to Portman’s new home base of Paris, where she went viral last year while interacting with Rihanna outside of Dior’s Spring 2024 haute couture show—which she discusses in her accompanying interview with Monica Ainley. Additional highlights include the Oscar winner’s reflections on her 32 years in the spotlight, raising her three children while living in France, filming Guy Ritchie’s new adventure film Fountain of Youth,  and more—plus finding balance between motherhood and her busy career. “My cousin and I always say that Ali Wong quote back to each other: ‘I don’t wanna lean in, I wanna lie down! You gotta lie down, you gotta take away everything you don’t have to do and then do nice things for yourself. Whether that means taking a nap—like, literally—or whatever it is. So much of being a woman who’s trying to do it all is just being tired and overwhelmed and not having any time to yourself. So, you have to demand it for yourself—and you have to give it to yourself.” All images: Alexandra Nataf Gold House Honors AAPI Stars’ Impact & Accomplishments At The Fourth Annual Gold House Gala  Gold House held its fourth Gold House Gala at Los Angeles’ Music Center this weekend, celebrating the cultural influence and impact of Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders across fields including film, television, music, media, philanthropy, and more. The night also honored the year’s 100 most impactful Asian Pacific leaders, commemorated in the organization’s 2025 A100 List. This year’s ceremony included awards for Ang Lee (Gold Legend Honor), Tsunekazu Ishihara (Gold Legend Honor), Megan Thee Stallion (One House Honor), Min Jin Lee (Gold Legend Honor), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon‘s cast Zhang Ziyi (Gold Generation Award), Moana 2‘s cast—including Auli’i Cravalho, Dana Ledoux Miller, and Dave Derrick Jr. (Gold Ensemble Honor), Laufey (Billboard Gold Music Honor), Anderson .Paak (Gold Mogul Honor), Jon M. Chu (A1 in Entertainment and Media), Aravind Srinivas (A1 in Business and Technology) Sabyasachi Mukherjee (A1 in Fashion, Lifestyle, and Fine Arts), Suni Lee, Lee Kiefer, Chuck Aoki, and Torri Huske (A1 in Sports and Gaming), and the LA Wildfire Heroes (A1 in Social Impact), represented by CORE’s Ann Lee and CAA Foundation’s Natalie Tran. 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How Employee Extensions Become Entry Points for Security Threats

In this blog, we’ll walk you through how these threats work and give you some friendly advice to keep your business safe. Don’t worry, we’ll keep it simple and real. Almost one thing many companies forget is how everyday tools like employee extensions, those short numbers we use to call coworkers, can give hackers an easy way in.

How Extensions Can Open the Door for Threats

Social Engineering: A Common Exploitation Method

One of the easiest ways hackers exploit extensions is through social engineering. They may pretend to be a coworker or IT support, using familiar extensions to build trust. This method might not involve breaking any firewall, it’s just clever manipulation.

VoIP and Extensions: Easy to Misuse

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) systems are super convenient but also easy to fake. Hackers can create numbers that look just like yours. Even a call from a known number might not be legit. Some hackers even mimic voices.. They may also send files or links, asking you to open them. One click, and your company’s entire network could be at risk.

Social Media Makes It Easier for Hackers

We all love staying connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram. But guess what? Hackers do, too. They use these platforms to learn about your job, your coworkers, and your role. Here’s where scams mostly happen:

Social Media PlatformSocial Media PlatformScam Reports (%)LinkedIn52%Facebook29%Instagram11%Twitter/X08%

(Source: Norton Cyber Safety Pulse Report, 2024)

When hackers use this info along with fake extensions, it becomes much easier to trick employees.

Simple Tips to Keep Your Business Safe

 Always Double-Check

If something feels off, even slightly pause. Double-check the request by calling back or using your internal chat. Our team once used a voice verification tool to confirm a strange request. It saved us from a potential breach.

Keep Your Team in the Loop

Training shouldn’t be a one-time thing. Regular reminders and friendly updates help everyone stay sharp:

Check who’s calling

Don’t share passwords over the phone

Speak up if something seems odd

You should always confirm unknown calls. You must avoid giving private info. And you ought to report anything unusual.

Restrict Access and Monitor Usage

Only give extensions to those who truly need them. Audit logs regularly. If someone’s using an extension outside of work hours or from an unusual location, investigate immediately.

Clear policies help:

Admins are expected to monitor call logs.

Employees can request extension deactivation during leave.

Security officers must review access monthly

 Keep Work and Personal Devices Separate

Ideally, give staff separate devices. If not, set up two profiles one for work, one for personal use.

And don’t forget:

Keep devices updated

Use secure connections like VPNs

Let’s Build a Safer, Smarter Workplace

Create a workplace where people are encouraged to be careful. Make it normal to pause and verify. Reward people who catch things early.

Here are some ideas:

Have a monthly Cyber Safe Day

Share stories of close calls

Appreciate team members who report issues.

Conclusion:

Employee extensions are handy, but if they’re not managed well, they can be risky.  You can avoid most problems by being alert, using smart tools, and keeping your team informed. In short, employee extensions can be a backdoor for cybercriminals if ignored. With rising threats and smarter scams, we must stay alert, be proactive, and educate our teams. By applying secure communication protocols and train your teams on a regular basis, you’ll turn your employee extensions into your first line of defense rather than your weakest link.