Haiti judge demands Duvalier be brought to court

Haiti judge demands Duvalier be brought to court (via AFP)

A Haitian judge demanded Thursday that former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier be brought to court next week to attend a hearing into whether to try him for crimes against humanity. Judge Jean-Joseph Lebrun issued the order in the presence of lawyers acting for Duvalier and for the alleged…

Christie's to auction Andy Warhol works online

Christie's to auction Andy Warhol works online (via AFP)

Christie's auction house said Thursday it will put 125 works of art by the American pop icon Andy Warhol under the hammer in an online-only sale starting next week. The auction, which will start Tuesday and run through March 25, will be the first time that Warhol's art is sold strictly online, Christie…

I Can Haz Moneyz Too? How LOLcats Are Actually An Industry

Let’s Start With The Basics… What Is A Meme? 
In its simplest form, a meme is an idea, phrase, image, or element passed around from one person to another. Given the rapid speed in which people share information on the Internet, many memes live, breath and eventually die on social network sites and online media outlets. And it’s pronounced meam—and rhymes with cream, seam and theme. 

Outside the Corporate Culture Box [Infographic]

On hearing the words "corporate culture," many people might think of a gray, colorless, monolithic culture and an inflexible approach to getting things done. But all corporate culture refers to is the many and varied ways companies express who they are. Therefore, corporate culture can be as diverse as any other type of culture. Corporate culture will vary between industries as well with more conservative industries such as banking, insurance and finance being slower to change and adopt new cultural mores than creative industries.

Corporate culture began to undergo a big shift in the 1990s when the first start-ups and dot-coms arose and attempted to bring a more playful ethos into the workplace. Those early companies were notorious, though, for their long work hours. Today's innovative corporate cultures emphasize life/work balance and flexibility among other benefits.

So, who are among the most innovative companies today in inventing their own corporate cultures, and what values do those cultures promote?

Image compliments of Human Resources MBA Degree Guide

Pussy Riot: marginals to protest symbol in a year

Pussy Riot: marginals to protest symbol in a year (via AFP)

One year ago five young women walked into Moscow's Church of Christ the Saviour, climbed over railings and pulled on balaclavas, before launching into a shouted-out song denouncing the Church's relations with Vladimir Putin. The February 21, 2012 action was a low-key protest by a group called Pussy…

Using Social Media Sites To Promote Music

Apps, social media and the Internet have changed the face of the music industry forever.  At one time, a musician needed someone from the music industry or an agent to get their music heard by the masses.  Today, any musician needs only to turn to the Internet and self-promotion to put their music out for the world.

Cults and Consumers [Infographic]

Cults have always fascinated the human psyche. The Bible and Greek literature mentions religious cults and their strange practices. Today, modern culture is obsessed with cults; references to Charles Manson and the Jonestown Massacre are commonplace. Thousands of cults are expected to exist today with millions of Americans involved, many of whom would not define themselves as cult members.

Of course, the definition of cults has evolved. Marketing professionals draw on the psychology of cults to attract consumers to certain products. A marketing cult positions itself as a select club that targets the truly dedicated brand fanatics and draws on users’ obsession with the product. By collecting enough dedicated fans, the club propagates itself as users reach out to other potential consumers and promote the brand. Strong leadership and overtures to promoting the public good, just like in a real cult, keep members hooked. Sound like any companies you know?

France 'will not yield to terrorists' on hostages

France 'will not yield to terrorists' on hostages (via AFP)

Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Wednesday that France would not give in to "terrorists" after the kidnapping of seven members of a French family in northern Cameroon. Seeming to exclude the possibility of paying a ransom, Fabius told the National Assembly: "We must do the maximum (to free the…

Cover Reveal: The Witch Hunter

Today, we’re hosting our first cover reveal ever! And, we are starting in a big way as our first one is for a book that has got bite and all... Yep, it is a cover reveal for none other than The Witch Hunter itself.

The Witch Hunter is the first book in a new paranormal romance series by author Nicole R. Taylor.

Take a look at the gorgeous cover and let us know what you think...

By the way, while you're here, do feel free to find out more about the book and its author.

Enjoy!

Loup Dargent

About The Witch Hunter

I was born into the world covered in blood, and that's exactly the way I left it.

Ever since, I have been damned to walk the boundary between life and death alone. Unwillingly turned and left to my nightmare, I have seen men commit countless horrors and committed many of my own.

My origins shall remain unknown, my true self hidden. I have been called by many names, but in this life I am known as the Witch Hunter. I have been asleep these past 150 years, until I was awoken by a haunting call

Join Us For 'The Radio Murders: The Collectors' Cosmic Blast

For this second Cosmic Blast hosted by LoupDargent.info, Chuck Collins, author of  The Radio Murders: The Collectors is giving away a $50 Amazon Gift Card and 5 Signed copies of his book.to some of this blog's lucky readers. Cool, isn't it?

All you need to do to enter is filling the form at the end of this post... Worth the effort, don't you think?

   

Good luck and enjoy!

Loup Dargent

Shaking Up The Stereotype With Male Nursery Workers

Traditionally, it’s always been women who’ve taken job roles in nurseries. Looking after children tends to appeal to their maternal instincts; nursery worker roles bring out their nurturing, caring side. However, all of that is changing. With recent male additions to the role, the stereotype of female nursery workers is about to be blown out of the water.

Characters To Watch Out For In Classic Murder Mysteries

Murder mysteries are fairly common on the big screen and on the small screen and many of these stories see the recurrence of some familiar characters. When you take your seat in the cinema for a crime drama, or you sit down to watch the latest murder mystery on TV, you should be prepared to do a little detective work of your own.

The first element of a viewer's detective work comes from recognising some of the archetypal characters of the crime drama genre. Working out the motives and personalities of these characters is what makes watching murder mysteries such good fun.