cell phones/ corporate espionage/ dinosaur erotica

Oct. 9 Cell phones: I was going through my notes.  I had written a few pages about losing a cell phone.  I sent it to the writer in residence Marty Chan, and he poked holes in the scene.  Today I called Rogers Wireless about what would happen if your cell phone went missing.

The sales guy said that if you have extended insurance, you could replace it, you can upgrade it.  You can call in the customer service line and give them your cell phone number.  They will blacklist it and no one can use the cell phone.  Anyone who puts their own SIM card in it, they can’t use it in Canada.

Comparisons:

Mob Doctor: Does anyone remember this short-lived TV series starring Jordana Spiro?  On imdb.com:

“A young thoracic surgeon becomes indebted to the South Chicago mafia and is forced to moonlight as a mob doctor, while also working full time at Chicago's most prominent hospital.”

I didn’t get a chance to watch it.  A mob doctor has been done on the Flashpoint episode “No Promises.”

Getting someone to do computer stuff: There was an Alias ep where the tech guy Marshall gets kidnapped by bad guys to hack into something.  I remember watching a Mentors episode where some business guy who is the antagonist hired a young guy to help him with this computer.  Mentors was a kid’s TV show.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168350/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Oct. 15 Corporate espionage: I have thought about and written something like this since 2003.  I had watched a lot of Alias.  Then I went and wrote action.  Now I’ve been having writer’s block, so I thought about old story ideas.

Oct. 16 Paranoia: Does anyone remember the movie over the summer called Paranoia?  It got 4.8/10 from 2000 voters. 

“An entry-level employee at a powerful corporation finds himself occupying a corner office, but at a dangerous price: he must spy on his boss's old mentor to secure for him a multi-billion dollar advantage.”

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1413495/reviews?ref_=tt_urv

It was based on a book.  According to goodreads.com:

“It was only a prank: diverting cash from Wyatt Telecom's executive slush fund to throw a retirement bash for a member of the loading dock crew. But when corporate security catches up with Adam Cassidy, a low ambition junior staffer at the high-tech behemoth, they call it something else: embezzlement, to the tune of nearly $80 grand.

Ruthless CEO Nick Wyatt is impressed by Adam's scheming, and offers him one way out-take on the role of a rising corporate hotshot and infiltrate Wyatt's rival, Trion Systems. His mission is to get close to Trion's legendary founder Jock Goddard, and his ultra-secret "Project Aurora," and report back to Wyatt.

With Wyatt pulling the strings and a dramatically improved identity, Adam is set up as Trion's new boy genius. Suddenly, he's got a sweet new Porsche, a closet full of $1,500 suits, and even a lovely lady who thinks he's a dream. But it's all just a mirage, because Adam is about to learn that nothing is what it seems and that it isn't paranoia...everyone is out to get him...”

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/136989.Paranoia

Here’s the trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiwTRLwmm4w

Computer security coordinator: I have thought about what kind of job would fit into corporate espionage and this one came to mind.  I did have to do some research like at mymajors.com:

Job Description: Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

*A job as a Computer Security Coordinator falls under the broader career category of Information Security Analysts. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category. We are still seeking more specific information about this career from experts in this field. If you can provide us with more information, contact us.

·  Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.

·  Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.

·  Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.

·  Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.

·  Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.

·  Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.

http://www.mymajors.com/careers-and-jobs/Computer-Security-Coordinator

Hosannas: Does anyone know what this word means?  On dictionary.com:

1. (an exclamation, originally an appeal to God for deliverance, used in praise of God or Christ.)

noun

2. a cry of “hosanna.”

3. a shout of praise or adoration; an acclamation.

verb (used with object) 4.

to praise, applaud, etc.: The critics hosannaed his new play.

Crazy art blog: I was checking out what other blogs are out there and found Polly’s Pecan Pie.  There are these really nice pictures of art pieces.  There is a picture of a cello sculpture made out of buttons.  Check it out:

http://pollyspecanpie.blogspot.ca/?expref=next-blog

Dinosaur erotica: I was reading in the Metro on Oct. 10, 2013 called “From Fifty Shades to Jurassic Poke.”  Christie Sims and Alara Branwen wrote stories like Taken by the T-Rex and Velociraptor’s Nest.  The stories are women having sex with dinosaurs.  Branwen was being interviewed.

She first wrote stories about sex with dragons and other creatures.  She went for a walk and then thought about dinosaurs.  She got noticed by writing about it on her blog.  Then people made fun of her stories on their blogs and then it got more publicity.  The readers are 60% men and 40% women.

My opinion: I thought the interview and topic was kind of funny.  I have never thought of dinosaur erotica. 

Prison fight club: I was reading in the Metro on Oct. 8, 2013: “Inmates suing Edmonton Max.”  5 inmates are suing them, because in 2011, it was allege that guards intentionally put 2 rival gang members together so they would fight.  One got stabbed and the guards waited until he died before calling an ambulance.

The guards beat them, spit on their foods and created a prisoner fight club for entertainment.

My opinion: That’s harsh for the prisoners to live like that.  It also reminds me of the movie Death Race where inmates race cars to the death.  It was also done on Gamers where inmates kill people to gain their freedom.

Dan Savage: He is an author and is going to be at the Edmonton LitFest.  He is the one who created the Emmy-wining It Gets Better campaign to prevent suicide among LGBT youth.  He will be here on Oct. 21 at 7pm at the Winspear Centre.  $25 for adults, $10 for students and groups of 10 or more.

Oct. 17 Bridegroom: I found this on Yahoo today.

“From an American love story that ended in tragedy and prejudice, comes a film with a message of hope and tolerance. “Bridegroom” tells the heartbreaking story of Shane, who lost the love of his life, Tom Bridegroom after an accidental fall from his roof only to then be threatened with violence by his late boyfriend’s family and cut out of any decision making regarding Tom’s affairs. The documentary has Hollywood buzzing and launched one of the most successful crowd funding campaigns ever with support from”

It got cut off, but I think it was celebrities.  If you watch the video it said NSYNC singer Lance Bass supported it.

http://ca.omg.yahoo.com/video/hollywood-buzzing-over-bridegroom-222620012.html