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Nicolas Cage Is The Face Of A Popular Japanese Snack Called ‘Nicolastick’ TAXI Daily News / 5 hours from now Makers of the popular snack Umaibo has partnered with the Japanese cinematic release of Hollywood movie Army of One, known to Japanese moviegoers as Ore no Emono wa bin Laden (Bin Laden is my Prey).    The partnership involves releasing a special edition Umaibo snack called ‘Umaibo Nicolastick’ in reference to actor Nicolas Cage’s role in the movie. An announcement was also made through the movie’s Japanese Twitter account.  Umaibo has long been a favorite of kids and junk food-loving adults in Japan, thanks to its low price and many flavor options. However, the ‘Nicolastick’ will just be a repackaged edition of the standard Umaibo, which is the corn-flavored snack.  Sadly, the ‘Nicolastick’ would not be sold in stores. The only way to get your hands on them is to purchase advance tickets for Bin Laden is My Prey when they go on sale on 13 October 2017 at Tokyo’s Cinema

Inside The Mind Of A Freelancer—What Makes Them Happy, Keeps Them Up At Night TAXI Daily News / 5 hours from now Freelancing is becoming increasingly common for those in the creative field. Many would rather the digital nomad lifestyle than walk down a traditional 9-to-5 route.  Top reasons for this career path include the flexibility and freedom to  set one’s own wages , achieve a healthy work life balance, and the ability to seek out amazing opportunities on a personalized work schedule.  Freelancing also comes with its share of headaches though—with no one watching over your shoulder, freelancers must be disciplined enough to meet deadlines, goals, and forge a clear career path.  Want to know more about who becomes freelancers, why they choose this path, and whether they love being their own boss? Check out this infographic by Jess3  that takes you inside the mind of a freelancer below.  Click on image to enlarge  Click on image to enlarge 

Amber Rose Mocks Absurdity Of Tampon Tax With Diamond Encrusted Tampon Holder TAXI Daily News / 2 hours from now [Click here to view the video in this article]  A tampon is probably the last thing you want hanging around your neck. This new tampon holder—studded with 156 diamonds and made of 18k white gold—might be more luxurious than your best jewelry.  In a new campaign, model and women’s rights advocate Amber Rose flaunts the elegant item with a capacity to hold all of one tampon—it is hardly practical and cheap.  Released at Rose’s annual  SlutWalk  and  OPENed Women’s Conference , the ridiculously luxe tampon holder takes on the ‘luxury’ prices of tampons and other menstrual products in the US.  The campaign was created by  J. Walter Thompson New York  and  The Sweet Shop  for menstrual equity organization  Period Equity , and highlights the problematic way 36 US states still put a tax on menstrual products.  “This tax targets half the population,” said Sarah Barclay, Exec