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Website Lets Women Compare Company Maternity Leave Policies

According to a recent survey conducted by Fairygodboss–a website that serves as a Yelp-esque platform that allows women to leave reviews about their employers—80% of women are in the dark regarding their company’s policies concerning maternity leave when they accept job offers. On top of that, one-third of women reported being disappointed when they finally found out the specifics of those policies. Even worse, nearly 3/4 of women are “very or extremely uncomfortable” asking employers about their parental leave practices… Fairygodboss also provides a maternity leave resource center, which lists the maternity leave policies of these companies since so many employers are less than forthright concerning this matter… Other interesting Fairygodboss features include the Work Confessions section, which allows women to speak openly on their experiences in the workplace, and articles that are loaded with helpful advice for working women. [ MadameNoire ] Are Men Intimidated By Your Intelligence? According to The Independent, researchers with the University of Texas, University of Buffalo and California Lutheran University found that while men find intelligent women to be attractive, they’re actually intimidated by them. To collect data about what men find desirable in women, researchers read 105 men hypothetical scenarios that involved women who either outperformed them or underperformed them in the subjects of English and math. The men were then instructed to imagine these women as romantic partners. The first part of the study was then followed up with questions about whether or not the men would date someone like the imaginary woman in real life. The outcome: The majority of the men responded that women who top their scores as more desirable partners… However, they were reluctant and showed intimidation when it came to discussions about actually dating such a woman… [ MadameNoire ] Common Lands 2-Year Deal With HBO Common’s reign in Hollywood just soared even higher, no less than a couple of days it was revealed he would be starring opposite Keanu Reeves in John Wick 2. The Hip-Hop legend just signed a two-year first-look deal with HBO that will have his Freedom Road Productions studio developing and producing future projects, Deadline reports. The new Common HBO deal also ensures that the Chicago rapper will be pocketing some seriously premium checks, for he’s also committed to an upcoming drama on Showtime. He’ll also be one of the stars of NBC’s The Wiz Live! next month. As for the movie front, he’s slated to appear in Barbershop 3, Suicide Squad, Coco, Being Charlie and Hunter Killer as well as the aforementioned John Wick 2. [ HipHopWired ] Tupac Biopic Producers Want $10 Million In Damages [ VibeVixen ] Disneyland: Mickey’s Selling the Farm … Rare Collectibles Up for Auction [ TMZ ] The One Thing We Need To Stop Saying To Biracial Couples [ HuffingtonPost ] Is Kim Richards Going To Jail For Shoplifting? [ StarPulse ] Continue reading

Website Lets Women Compare Company Maternity Leave Policies

According to a recent survey conducted by Fairygodboss–a website that serves as a Yelp-esque platform that allows women to leave reviews about their employers—80% of women are in the dark regarding their company’s policies concerning maternity leave when they accept job offers. On top of that, one-third of women reported being disappointed when they finally found out the specifics of those policies. Even worse, nearly 3/4 of women are “very or extremely uncomfortable” asking employers about their parental leave practices… Fairygodboss also provides a maternity leave resource center, which lists the maternity leave policies of these companies since so many employers are less than forthright concerning this matter… Other interesting Fairygodboss features include the Work Confessions section, which allows women to speak openly on their experiences in the workplace, and articles that are loaded with helpful advice for working women. [ MadameNoire ] Are Men Intimidated By Your Intelligence? According to The Independent, researchers with the University of Texas, University of Buffalo and California Lutheran University found that while men find intelligent women to be attractive, they’re actually intimidated by them. To collect data about what men find desirable in women, researchers read 105 men hypothetical scenarios that involved women who either outperformed them or underperformed them in the subjects of English and math. The men were then instructed to imagine these women as romantic partners. The first part of the study was then followed up with questions about whether or not the men would date someone like the imaginary woman in real life. The outcome: The majority of the men responded that women who top their scores as more desirable partners… However, they were reluctant and showed intimidation when it came to discussions about actually dating such a woman… [ MadameNoire ] Common Lands 2-Year Deal With HBO Common’s reign in Hollywood just soared even higher, no less than a couple of days it was revealed he would be starring opposite Keanu Reeves in John Wick 2. The Hip-Hop legend just signed a two-year first-look deal with HBO that will have his Freedom Road Productions studio developing and producing future projects, Deadline reports. The new Common HBO deal also ensures that the Chicago rapper will be pocketing some seriously premium checks, for he’s also committed to an upcoming drama on Showtime. He’ll also be one of the stars of NBC’s The Wiz Live! next month. As for the movie front, he’s slated to appear in Barbershop 3, Suicide Squad, Coco, Being Charlie and Hunter Killer as well as the aforementioned John Wick 2. [ HipHopWired ] Tupac Biopic Producers Want $10 Million In Damages [ VibeVixen ] Disneyland: Mickey’s Selling the Farm … Rare Collectibles Up for Auction [ TMZ ] The One Thing We Need To Stop Saying To Biracial Couples [ HuffingtonPost ] Is Kim Richards Going To Jail For Shoplifting? [ StarPulse ] Continue reading

Django Unchained Action Figures: Offensive to African-Americans?

Controversy surrounding Django Unchained and its use of the N-word may have subsided, but a new scandal has erupted over Quentin Tarantino’s thriller. No, not over its inclusion among the 2013 Academy Awards nominees . But over the action figures that recently went on sale, and which Al Sharpton’s National Action Network believes are an insult to African-Americans everywhere. “Selling this doll is highly offensive to our ancestors and the African American community,” Rev. K.W. Tulloss, NAC’s president in Los Angeles, told The New York Daily News . “The movie is for adults, but these are action figures that appeal to children. We don’t want other individuals to utilize them for their entertainment, to make a mockery of slavery.” Such a sentiment echoes Spike Lee’s take on the film in general, which he believes is “disrespectful to [his] ancestors.” Also like Lee, Tulloss admits he has not actually seen the movie. No word yet from the National Entertainment Collectibles Association or the Weinstein Company, but what about you, THGers? Do you think marketing figures from Django Unchained to children is offensive?   Yes, they are inappropriate for children! No, not at all! View Poll »

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Hate It Or Love It?!?! “Django Unchained” Slave Action Figures Go On Sale

Slaves for sale! Django Unchained Slave Action Figures Released Via NewsOne reports: The criticism levied at Quentin Tarantino for his so-called humorous take on slavery in “ Django Unchained ” has been intense as critics claim that he is exploiting a traumatic, ugly period in this nation’s history so far reaching, that the effects are still felt today. Last fall, the National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc. (NECA), in tandem with the Weinstein Company, announced a full line of consumer products based on characters from the movie. First up are pose-able eight-inch action figures with tailored clothing, weaponry, and accessories in the likeness of characters played by Foxx, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Leonardo DiCaprio, James Remar and Christoph Waltz. The dolls are currently on sale via Amazon.com. Do you find these action figures off the chain or just plain ole’ offensive??

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Hate It Or Love It?!?! “Django Unchained” Slave Action Figures Go On Sale

‘Avengers’ Assembles At Toy Fair

MTV News got hip-deep in action figures, accessories and more at the Hasbro showroom. By Josh Wigler The display for “The Avengers” at New York’s Toy Fair Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Covering film, television and comic books in the geek-space comes with its fair share of perks. Free screenings, interviews with the stars — it’s not a bad life. But of everything, there’s nothing that reverts a professional nerd to their 12-year-old fanboy self quite like a trip to Toy Fair, the New York-based festival featuring more action figures, accessories and board games than any reasonable person could ever need. I suppose that I am not a reasonable person, then, because I found myself craving nearly every toy I saw featured at Hasbro’s showroom in the basement of Manhattan’s TimesCenter. It doesn’t hurt that Hasbro is responsible for the collectibles behind some of 2012’s most anticipated flicks, of course: “Avengers,” “The Amazing Spider-Man,” “Battleship” and “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” are among the movies Hasbro is connected to, and we saw a whole bunch of movie-related goodies as a result. You can preview the toys for yourself in the video below, and keep reading for some of our favorites.