Where Is This Renewed Interest In Outer Space Coming From?
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Our fascination is no longer limited to interesting scientific endeavors relying on the radio transmissions of go-kart sized satellites.
Every corporate bigwig is bringing his toy rocket to the Board Room sandbox. Elon Musk‘s Space X has established the commercial viability of its Falcon 9 rocket, the first orbital-class rocket capable or flight. Jeff Bezos has undertaken some lofty goals with his Blue Origin. He believes “that in order to preserve Earth, our home, for our grandchildren’s grandchildren, we must go to space to tap its unlimited resources and energy.
Like the Industrial Revolution gave way to trade, economic abundance, new communities, and high-speed transportation – our road to space opens to the door to the infinite and yet unimaginable future generations might enjoy”. Overnight moon rocks, anyone? Do not forget the O.G. of modern space spin – Sir Richard Branson. He still wants you to book your honeymoon with Virgin Galactic.
The Space discourse has also entered pop culture, with many designers relying on technical gear imitating modern space suits and licensing agreements branding their clothing with NASA logos and the like. Recently, Estee Lauder just signed an accord with NASA whereby they send ten bottles of Estee Lauder’s ‘Advanced Night Repair’ serum out of this world for a four-and-and-half hour photoshoot shot by NASA astronauts for a cool $128K. The International Space Station runway never looked so good.
So, why this sudden zest for adventure? Perhaps, history can shed some light. The Renaissance was a rather limited period of time and confined to a small geographic area in central Europe. That time celebrated an extended period of peace as well as great wealth distributed across society. Left to its own devices, the human spirit is curious and resilient.
This curiosity can only blossom if we are not dropping bombs or worrying about an empty refrigerator. It’s just possible things are just not that bad after all…
“Greater love hath no man than this: that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
Last night, hundreds of people from all walks of life, all backgrounds, all cultures and all income brackets gathered along the waterfront in Astoria Park to reflect upon the immense losses of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, and the countless others who had their precious lives cruelly stolen.
The choice of the gathering was extraordinary. On one side, the RFK Bridge, swathed in the light of the setting sun, its namesake struck down by an assassin’s bullet. On the other side, the Hell Gate Bridge spanning the East River Styx. And, shining in the light of hundreds of candles, remembrances of the slain, perfumed by incense, a shrine to the fallen of WW1. The inscription: “Greater love hath no man than this: that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
The crowd parted in front of this shrine, forming a circle for poets, activists, students (some as young as 15), parents, Covid survivors, teachers, and musicians to step in and speak from their hearts. After several days of nonstop social media feeds stuffed with violence and rage, these brave ambassadors of peace still rose up for their loved ones. They acknowledged they were risking their lives, but still faced down their greatest fears to do the right thing: to speak their mind by baring their souls to hundreds of strangers who held space for them.
There were dozens of impassioned speeches, eyes shining with tears, the mantra “I’m tired” escaping into the universe, as citizen after citizen called for commitment to mercy and justice. Every speaker implored the crowd that non-Blacks continue to fight for equality, speak up for them, and to actively counter tyranny and discrimination at all levels. A white woman read her text thread between her family aloud, and asked others to follow suit and have those difficult conversations. When it comes down to it, will you retreat into the safety of your homes, or lay down your life for your friends? Will you advocate, will you amplify, will you cry, will you march, will you love?
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The motto of the New York Police Department, Fidelis ad mortem, is Latin for “faithful to death.” A sinister translation, to be sure, after witnessing the atrocious brutality exercised on demonstrators this week. There was no need for the dozens of NYPD clutching riot gear on the perimeters. This was a protest of the interests of the oppressors who are given priority over common decency, of equality, and of humanity. When corporations talk a good game for advertising, but refuse to pay their employees a fair wage or provide health insurance, expect resistance. Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect. Where have those qualities been, other than emblazoned on the car doors ramming into innocent bystanders? Or brutally mocking, harming and neglecting vulnerable homeless people in our city? It’s shameful, and it’s wrong.
These were American citizens, exercising their right to peacefully assemble and speak freely about the government, to look out for our fellow humans of all colors of the rainbow, all genders, all orientations, and all cultural backgrounds. The Astoria Park rally radiated nothing but tough love and solidarity. As one speaker eloquently put it, “we all bleed the same color.”
The United States is a beautiful melting pot of humanity and melanin, and when given the chance, has the potential for so much beauty and grace and evolution. Don’t forget what we are fighting for. Inevitably there will be commercials with melancholy piano music and meaningless platitudes about “coming together,” but that’s the same old nonsense. Business as usual. Coming together means standing up for what’s right and helping your fellow humans, not just when it’s trending as a TikTok challenge or a black square on Instagram. Every day. Every hour of every day. Support minority-run independent businesses. Support champions of justice and support education. Support those who wish to travel to learn more about life around the globe. Support minorities in the arts and humanities.
When the glass is swept and the next news cycle lashes out the next Two Minutes Hate, hold on to the light. Tightly, fiercely. Never, ever lose the light.
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Downtown Magazine sat down with Silvia Stanciu, an employment litigator at Phillips & Associates, to discuss the problem of age discrimination in today’s workplace. Ms. Stanciu grew up in Romania and believes strongly in advocating for employee rights and helping people fight workplace discrimination. She graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the Maurice A. Dean School of Law at Hofstra University in 2015, and today handles cases where employers have failed to meet their legal obligations towards employees. She is fluent in Spanish and Romanian and is passionate about celebrating New York’s diversity and culture. Stanciu is a member of the New York City Bar Association and the New York Women’s Bar Association and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey State and Federal courts. Here are 13 situations to recognize when determining whether age discrimination is happening to you.
Silvia Stanciu, Employment Litigator at Phillips & Associates
1. What is age discrimination?
SILVIA STANCIU: Age discrimination involves treating an employee or an applicant less favorably because of his or her age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) states that it is unlawful to discriminate against a person who is 40 years of age or older with respect to hiring, firing, promotions, layoffs, compensation, benefits, job assignments, and training. Some examples of age discrimination include forcing an older employee to retire, telling an older employee that he or she is not “fast enough,” or refusing to hire an employee who is 40 or older because of his/her age. Harassing an employee for making a complaint of age discrimination is also unlawful, and may constitute retaliation.
2. We see more and more friends over the age of 50 being treated with such disrespect and they are paid $50,000 or much less than what they are worth. How do you know if you are being discriminated against?
SS: You may have a claim for age discrimination if you are being harassed specifically because of your age. For example, if your supervisor or coworkers make comments such as, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” “When are you going to retire,” “We need to hire some fresh blood,” you may be experiencing age-based workplace harassment. Similarly, if your supervisor forces you to retire and/or terminates you because he or she believes that you are “too old,” you may have a viable claim for age discrimination. Earning significantly less than your peers who are younger than 40, or being passed up for promotions, can also constitute examples of age discrimination.
3. I know my work is stellar because my supervisors keep adding duties to my job. Why are my reviews always negative?
SS: Some employers will hold on to longtime employees, especially those who are 40 years old or older because they are loyal and they do not have to invest additional time and effort in training. Unfortunately, many employers try to save money by placing unmanageable workloads on high-earning older employees in order to push them to resign on their own and then replace them with younger, “cheaper” employees. Unless you have some indication that you are being overworked and/or underappreciated because of your age, you may not have much legal recourse other than looking for an employer who recognizes and rewards your efforts.
4. I look younger than my age, but yet my boss refers to me as a ‘senior’ and it makes me feel uncomfortable. I’m scared to ask her to stop for fear of losing my job. What can I do?
SS: Words such as “senior” or “junior” are inherently age-based, and you are right to feel uncomfortable with their use in the workplace. If you want your boss to stop calling you “senior,” you should state that it makes you uncomfortable and that you want it to stop. Otherwise, he or she may not understand that you are offended and it will continue. Importantly, if he or she writes you up, suspends you, cuts your hours, refuses to promote you, or fires you because you complained about what you believed to be age discrimination, you may have a viable claim for retaliation.
5. I have not had a raise since I turned 50. Is this normal?
SS: Unless you have an employment contract that provides for scheduled raises, most raises are discretionary. However, your employer cannot withhold a raise because of your age, especially if you belong to a protected class (i.e. 40 or older). Moreover, your employer cannot punish you for making a complaint of age discrimination by withholding a scheduled raise or bonus. It is important to take into account all the circumstances of your employment—if you have stopped receiving yearly raises and/or bonuses since you turned 40 years old, while your (younger) co-workers have continued to receive scheduled raises, you may have a claim for age discrimination.
6. Almost everyone around me is 26-30 years old, all of my friends have been laid off how can I prevent this from happening?
SS: Employers are free to hire young, or younger, employees, but they cannot terminate current employees who are 40 or older solely because of their age. While you may not be able to keep your job, you should consider documenting the incidents that you believe indicate age discrimination in the workplace. For example, if you noticed that you and the other older employees are the only ones who are being laid off, left out of company meetings, or harassed, you may want to contact Human Resources and make a complaint. While it may not give you the job security you need, you may be able to refer to your complaint later, should you decide to pursue legal action. But note, that just because an employer is not allowed to terminate you because you made a complaint about age discrimination, it does not necessarily mean that the employer will not fire you for that reason. That, along with examples of incidents that are age-based, could constitute sufficient evidence to show age discrimination in the workplace.
7. They want me to go out drinking and to clubs when we are at conferences out of state, this is not for me, how can I decline and not lose my job? The comment was made, that people who don’t drink cannot be trusted.
SS: Some companies promote social events as a means to “blow off steam” from stressful work environments. Others actually conduct business over “happy hour” drinks or rooftop parties. Unfortunately, these practices can be alienating to employees who are older, have families, and/or may not be interested in late-night activities like clubbing. You should simply tell your employer that you feel uncomfortable with extreme drinking and partying environments. If you are concerned about your job, try to remind your employer that you bring value to the company in the daytime, and even bring up some of the projects you have been working on in the office. While you may get some flak for refusing to go out at night, your employer should take your request seriously. Otherwise, it sounds like you may not fit into the company culture, and you should look for a job that appreciates your work, rather than your alcohol tolerance. More importantly, if your employer and/or co-workers begin to harass you because of your refusal to go out at night by calling you “old school,” “antiquated,” or “uptight,” you may have a claim for age discrimination. Unfortunately, merely stating that “people who don’t drink can’t be trusted” may not be sufficient, on its own, to make out a discrimination case.
8. My new boss is 24, he tells me that I remind him of his grandfather. At first, I was honored, but now it’s become an uncomfortable joke. How do I approach this delicately?
SS: Sometimes, employees will “go along” with workplace discrimination because they are afraid to confront their supervisors or they fear that they may lose their jobs if they complain. However, if you feel uncomfortable with your boss’ age-specific comments, you should make it clear that you do not find his remarks amusing. This will help your boss understand that you might be offended by his ageist “jokes.” This will also put your boss on notice that he should not encourage, or allow, other co-workers, to join in the age-based harassment. If the jokes continue despite your complaint, or if you begin to experience workplace harassment because you complained, you may have a legal claim for retaliation.
9. Do I have to retire? Are there laws that say I have to leave or take the buyout package? What if I don’t take the buyout but then they let me go?
SS: With some exceptions, you cannot be forced to retire if you are able to perform the essential functions of your job. Forcing an employee to retire is an age-based employment decision and it is generally unlawful. Some employers will try to “sweeten the pot” with a generous buyout or severance package, but you are still within your rights to question whether there was a discriminatory motive. If you do not sign a severance agreement waiving your rights to sue, you may be able to pursue legal action. “Retirement” is almost always associated with “older” workers, so employers would have to demonstrate that your age did not play a part in their decision.
10. My company said that they cannot offer me insurance because of my age, and made comments that their rates have gone up. Is this true?
SS: Unfortunately, older employees are more likely to want (and need) long-term and robust medical insurance coverage. Therefore, employers have to make a business decision that takes all employees needs into account. Some employers may not be able to afford to cover expensive insurance premiums, whether or not they hold a discriminatory animus toward the older employees who may need that insurance. It is true that rates will go up due to individuals who are prone to health problems. But, you should still make a complaint to management and/or Human Resources if you are experiencing workplace harassment because of your age and/or your age-related medical needs.
11. My boss insists on a book club and we have to participate every Friday at 5 p.m. Can I decline?
SS: While some employers’ eccentric demands can be uncomfortable, they are generally not all illegal. In this situation, you can decline to attend the book club, but your job will likely not be protected if your boss just happens to be an avid reader. However, if your boss forces all employees to attend a weekly Bible study regardless of their religion of sincerely-held beliefs, and punishes those who decline, you may have a case for discrimination on the basis of religion. Employers cannot harass or terminate an employee because of their religion.
12. Are there any laws/rules when it comes to infringing on my off work hours, almost every day I get calls from my boss earlier in the morning long before 9 a.m. and later after 6 p.m., I’m worried if I don’t answer but I also feel it’s infringement on my time. When is it too much? I’m on a salary and I haven’t had a vacation in years, Is there a law about this or can they just work us to death?
SS: Many industries often require their employees to work well beyond “business hours.” Unfortunately, unless your employer is deliberately contacting you before and after your scheduled hours in order to harass you and/or retaliate against you for making a complaint of discrimination, you may not have much legal recourse.
13. My father recently passed, two questions: Can I be docked for the time I took off? And is there a law which sets a certain time for bereavement? Also, now I have to help with my aging mother, any advice?
SS: Although there generally are no laws that require companies to give employees time off for bereavement, many companies include bereavement leave in their employee policies. If your handbook does not provide for additional time for bereavement, your employer may be able to “dock” you for any time off in addition to your vacation time, for example. However, if you are caring for a family member with a serious health condition, you may be entitled to protected leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
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Unlike the common belief, creatives are the people who do things, not those who thinkabout what could be done. Anastasiia Neronova, Creative Director and Social Media Guru of a few internationally recognized ventures, including the Social Media & Influencer Marketing Agency ADDDME, believes there’s still a wrong perception of “creativity” as of something that can be even harmful to business, distracting and failing to take into account practical matters of implementation.
“Unfortunately, majority of people who are full of ideas simply do not understand how an organization must operate to get things done” shares Anastasiia.
“As Thomas Jefferson said: ‘Ideas must be distinct before reason can act upon them….’ In this sense, ideas should be grounded in logic and reality before they are acted upon. They need to be workable,” she explains.
Anastasiia entered the world of Marketing & Social Media with an impressive body of knowledge and experience, including several years in various creative leadership roles. A graduate of SKEMA Business School, Anastasiia has worked with a diverse group of clients and her marketing expertise covers areas of food, fashion, technology, and entertainment industries. Similarly, she has created campaigns for an assortment of media, such as online and social media platforms.
“As a creative director you need to constantly come up with new ideas to make our product ranges, ad campaigns and branding more appealing at the same time ensuring that any material leaving the company looks right and sticks to brand guidelines. You need to inspire and be inspired – sounds fun, right? But still the most important is to make sure your ideas can work. Constant, ongoing innovation is critical to stay ahead of the competition, and that’s why I consider myself an “innovator”, rather than just a “creative”, she says.
“Setting the creative standards and objectives so that everyone understands them is the most challenging – you need to be clear with expectations and examples. Plus, a creative director has to consider many more aspects of an ad now, along with all the traditional visual components: Who’s viewing the ad? What sorts of engagement options within the ad might appeal to them? It’s no longer enough to simply deliver the viewer a call to action at the end of the ad,” Anastasiia explains.
When talking about her roots, she is clear on both her background and her future. Living in New York City has given her a different mindset, a more global mindset.
“I am Ukrainian but now I also consider myself a “converted” New Yorker. I believe that international mindset is critical for the global work of bigger brands to connect with consumers across borders “
When asked about her personal creative process and why she moved to NYC, Anastasiia shares:
“I’m inspired by humans of New York and the city’s energy – it is known for its fast-paced, around-the-clock lifestyle, which may be overwhelming for newcomers, but for me, it’s just a never-ending source of motivation”.
You can find out more about Anastasiia on Facebook, Instagram or simply by sending her an email.
Last week I read the unfortunate news that the Broadway production of American Psycho was closing on Sunday, June 5. I had the pleasure of interviewing cast member Heléne Yorke prior to the show’s premiere, and the early reviews were excellent. I finally had the opportunity to see American Psycho live last night, May 30, and must emphasize how wonderful this production was.
Here are eight reasons to see the show while you still have the chance:
– The Design – The scenic design was overseen by Es Devlin, who has worked on major tours for the likes of Adele, Beyonce, U2 and Kanye West. Without giving too much away, the beginning of the show may have you wondering why the stage and overall set look so small. As the show progresses, the lighting — as designed by Justin Townsend — is likely to blow you away, as will how many sets the stage accommodates.
– Set Change Humor – Related to the design of the stage, the conveyor belt-esque set changes are practically one of the show’s central characters. There are jokes executed entirely because of the immediate set changes. This is in addition to a few Pippin-like moments where the scenery is being changed by a person on-stage like it’s no big deal.
– The Music – Duncan Sheik had a few radio hits in the 1990s before striking it big as a Broadway composer. As expected, the score of American Psycho is great, as rooted in 1980s-inspired dance and dark synth-pop, with a few 1980s pop classics mixed in. The arrangements on those hit songs are very interesting, as opposed to being straight-up karaoke covers.
– The Instrumentation – Beyond a lot of the songs themselves being memorable and captivating, the orchestrations are impressive. The score features synth-bass and an electronic drum kit, rather than the bass guitar (or upright-bass) and standard drum set that one would expect in a Broadway pit band; all of that band is visible in the balcony. While the score skews towards electronics, there are also plenty of acapella vocal moments within the show, showcasing a cast that can really sing.
– Special Effects – Without giving away any spoilers, the show has a few visual tricks in it that made me puzzled as to how they pulled it off. One involves a business card. Another involves a murder. But some of these special effects are likely rooted in the brilliant stage design, which absolutely resembles that of an arena concert production.
– The References – As with the book and movie, American Psycho is full of pop culture references. Not all of the references are 1980s-specific, as some of them are hints on what’s going on in the world. A politician that’s currently making headlines finds his way into the script. In addition, a fictionalized version of an actor that’s mentioned in passing within the movie has a short scene within the play.
– New York – If you’re a New Yorker, there are plenty of local things referenced in American Psycho that you ought to find amusing. Restaurants, streets, addresses, clubs, landmarks, and even a part of Long Island get spotlighted. Ultimately, the city is both praised and mocked throughout the play, much like a local New Yorker would do.
– Philosophy – While the ending of American Psycho is not your typical Broadway ending, the play explores a lot of interesting and relevant themes. A lot of attention is given to greed and materialism. In a very different way than Avenue Q, there is focus on one’s purpose. In other words, aside from the spectacle that comes within a major stage production, there is plenty of exploration of philosophy and sociology.
If you like the movie starring Christian Bale and/or book by Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho is a must-see. Its first act was not only one of the best first acts of a play that I can recall seeing, but I found it to be as funny as The Book Of Mormon. The second act was nowhere near as great, yet the strength of that first act helped me forget any of the second act’s imperfections.
Assuming that American Psycho is closing as planned on Saturday, my fingers are crossed that the production can live on in some form, whether it’s a national touring company, an international production, a home video, or an off-Broadway revival. The show was the recipient of eight Outer Critics Circle Awards nominations — winning two of them — and two Drama League Awards nominations, while USA Today gave it four out of four stars, as further proof of why this show’s closing will be a major loss to Broadway.
