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Dominion Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- Dominion Post
Steve Sabins' path to WVU baseball coach took patience, leap of faith
MORGANTOWN — It wasn't exactly a journey of 1,000 decisions that guided Steve Sabins to West Virginia. Rest assured, there were plenty of steps the WVU baseball coach took that ultimately brought him to Morgantown. Others were made for him. There was one instance where he was given the opportunity to back out. In a sort of leap of faith, Sabins also passed up his first opportunity to become a head coach in 2023 in order to stay with the Mountaineers as a head coach in waiting. Such is the way of life for any college assistant coach who is looking to become a head coach. It is a nomad's journey, one where families are uprooted and moved from one side of the country to the other for the next climb up the ladder. Or maybe it's more like the old TV show 'Quantum Leap,' where Sam Beckett continually traveled through time with the hope the next leap would be the leap home. Sabins' journey has now taken him to his first NCAA tournament as a head coach in what was his first season since taking over the program for longtime coach Randy Mazey. The 24th-ranked Mountaineers (41-14) will play Kentucky (29-24) at noon Friday in the opening round of the Clemson, S.C. Regional with either Clemson or USC Upstate waiting on Saturday. 'If you get in the tournament, you've got a shot,' Sabins said. 'That's all you could ever ask for in this world.' As an example of just how interesting life's twists and turns can be, Sabins' shot nearly came at a number of different schools. If you reach Sabins' coaching history, it is rather short compared to so many others. He worked his way up the assistant ranks at Oklahoma State for four years. 'I was a volunteer coach at Oklahoma State, so I was on camp money,' Sabins recalled. 'I was working in the batting cage with seven-year olds trying to pay bills. My wife floated us with a real job.' He then came to WVU as an assistant under Mazey in 2016. 'Mazey tried to scare me away from not taking the job,' Sabins said. 'He was like, 'It snows here. You and your wife are going to have babies and you're going to be pushing a stroller in the snow.' He tried to scare the hell out of me.' Turns out pushing a stroller in the snow still beats working with young campers in the batting cage. 'I told him I would take a Big 12 job if it was in Iraq,' Sabins said. 'This was a dream come true for me.' It could have been so much different. West Virginia was not the first job Sabins applied for. He admits now that he wasn't even Mazey's first choice as an assistant coach back in 2016. 'I interviewed for a job at Loyola Marymount. I interviewed for a job at Appalachian State,' Sabins said. 'Randy saw something in me, but there was another assistant at the time who turned the job down first. A million things had to happen for the job to fall to me basically.' It would be easy to say the rest is history, except Sabins could very well have been the head coach at Cincinnati this season rather than at WVU. The Bearcats gave him his first offer to be a head coach in 2023. 'That was insane,' Sabins said. 'It was the most tight, tense, high-pressured and high-leveraged situation I had ever been in,' Sabins said. 'Ultimately I was extremely thankful for Cincinnati and extremely thankful for West Virginia. Cincinnati was gracious enough to think I could lead their program. 'When you're an assistant coach and you have to provide for your family, the difference between a five-year contract and a one-year contract is very different.' Mazey had previously expressed an interest in retiring, but there were no guarantees. 'It was a mentally taxing time,' Sabins said. Mazey and WVU athletic director Wren Baker — 'Within a 24-hour period after the offer from Cincinnati,' Sabins recalled. — put together a plan that Mazey would coach the 2024 season and Sabins would take over the Mountaineers in 2025. 'For me it was great,' Sabins said. 'I tell recruits all the time and talk about delayed gratification. I wanted to be a head coach and make a good salary, but I essentially turned down a head-coaching salary to wait a year to take this one. 'That's a lot of money and a lot of risk and things can change and stuff can happen.' He felt confident in his decision, Sabins said, because of the nine years he had already spent in Morgantown building and recruiting. 'I loved this place,' Sabins said. 'I recruited the players, and I thought we could win at a high level.' WVU vs. KENTUCKY WHEN: Noon, Friday WHERE: Doug Kingsmore Stadium, Clemson, S.C. TV: ESPNU (Comcast 266, HD 853; DirecTV 208; DISH 141) RADIO: 100.9 FM WEB:
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
New guide launched to help S'pore manufacturers decarbonise
Step-by-step guidance and real-world use cases are included in the guide. PHOTO: SINGAPORE MANUFACTURING FEDERATION SINGAPORE - Local manufacturers, which accounted for nearly half of Singapore's primary greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 , will get extra new help in their decarbonising efforts with the launch of a new guide. Step-by-step guidance and real-world use cases are included to help over 5,000 Singapore manufacturers on their path to net-zero emissions. Decarbonisation Playbook: A Practical Guide For Manufacturers To A Low-Carbon Future was launched on May 28 by DBS Bank, the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), consultancy EY Singapore, and Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP). Many companies in the manufacturing sector, a major economic driver for the country, face challenges in adopting sustainability solutions, the four organisations said in a release. In a survey of over 70 manufacturers across seven sub-sectors, 80 per cent of them said they were still in the early stages of their sustainability journey. The survey, conducted in 2025 by DBS, EY and SMF, also found that the top reason local manufacturers want to decarbonise is to comply with regulations. But SMF chief executive Dennis Mark said in his speech at the launch event that sustainability is also about growth. 'It is now a defining pillar of industrial resilience, innovation, and future growth. Today, the expectations on manufacturers are rising – from customers, from regulators, and increasingly, from global supply chains,' Mr Mark said. To reduce the complexity of decarbonisation for manufacturers, the playbook provides a framework that offers a step-by-step model for companies. Under the framework, companies are given help in identifying their emissions sources, then evaluating opportunities, creating business cases, putting in place solutions, and developing long-term decarbonisation roadmaps. It also provides case studies from different manufacturers in Singapore to show how firms can decarbonise, such as the example of Quantum Leap. The small to medium-sized smart home device manufacturer in Singapore has identified its emission sources as energy-heavy production processes, packaging materials and overseas shipping. It then plans to transition to renewable energy, reduce packaging waste and explore product refurbishment and recycling to further reduce its emissions. DBS head of corporate and SME banking Chen Ze Ling said: 'We recognise that sustainability is essential, and in today's uncertain business climate, building financial resilience is equally critical. 'Striking the right balance between the two empowers businesses to reduce their carbon footprint while effectively navigating ongoing challenges.' He added: 'Meaningful decarbonisation starts with practical, real-world support – shaped by close industry engagement and delivered in partnership across the manufacturing value chain. That is the spirit behind this playbook.' SMF chief sustainability officer Clara Kwan said the book can be a practical and inclusive guide for its members. 'It addresses the very real challenges our manufacturers face – from limited resources to regulatory pressure – and equips them with tools to move from sustainability ambition to implementation,' she said. SMF also has other initiatives to help its members go green, such as a programme where it offers the services of a chief sustainability officer to manufacturers. This programme provides companies with tailored guidance and hands-on expertise in their push to decarbonise. Mr Praveen Tekchandani, EY Singapore leader and partner for climate change and sustainability services, noted that the book also combines perspectives of manufacturers with the insights of other ecosystem players who are already familiar with decarbonisation. 'It breaks down complex requirements and policies like Singapore's carbon tax and sustainability reporting standards,' he said, adding that it also provides science-based strategies and solutions that are readily applicable. NYP will also be integrating the playbook into its pre-employment training and the curriculum for its continuing education and training. This is estimated to benefit 1,000 pre-employment training for students across 10 diploma courses and 220 continuing education and training adult learners in a year. It will also help 438 companies that are part of NYP's alliance for sustainability innovation. Dr Graham Ng, NYP director of the school of engineering, said that integrating the book in the school's programmes creates a ripple effect that gives learners the ability to identify and tackle sustainability challenges in their business operations. Sue-Ann Tan is a business correspondent at The Straits Times covering capital markets and sustainable finance. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What's happening to Hollywood? The mass exodus of a shrinking industry
When Yaani King Mondschein stepped onto the set of NBC's 'Quantum Leap' in February 2023, she had no idea it would be her last acting gig for several years. Mondschein had been called back to play 'Frankie Cahill,' a recurring guest star featured in two episodes on the show. NBC filmed the episode at the Universal lot near Stage 4, on the backside of the hills where the Hollywood sign sits. The writer's strike was looming but still hadn't shut down most of Hollywood yet. By all accounts, it was a normal job in a long list of IMDB credits for Mondschein, which includes appearances in iconic TV shows like 'Sex and the City' and 'Law & Order.' Little did she know at that time, the industry was changing at breakneck speed. The 'Quantum Leap' appearance was 115 auditions ago. She hasn't booked a show since. What's compelling about Mondschein's situation is that it's not unique to her. The number of on-location productions is plummeting in Hollywood, and it's impacting every sector of the industry from talent to vendors and everyone in between. FilmLA, which tracks filming in the Southern California area, revealed on-location production in the greater Los Angeles area declined more than 22% from January through March 2025 compared to the same time last year. The organization found all major filming categories they track declined during that time. 'This has never happened. We are all in a slump. I know a few people here and there who are working but for the most part we are all in the place of 'I don't know what's going on.' It's the longest I've gone without working,' Mondschein told me. While Mondschein is starving for creative work in front of the camera, Garret Blutter is wondering if his vending company can stay afloat. Blutter owns Hollywood Depot Rentals (HDR), a small business he built from the ground up in 2001. HDR rents walkie talkies, tables and chairs, trucks and vans and trailers – all of the pivotal supplies that ensure a smooth shoot. But when there's a slowdown in Hollywood based productions, vendors are often hit first and hardest. Sales have dipped to unprecedented lows. Blutter expects his company will reach 50% of sales this year compared to their historical average. HDR has laid off half of the staff it used to employ. 'Right now, it's pretty much month to month. It's all about staying afloat and riding out this storm.' The reshaping of Hollywood has many origin stories. In 2023, Hollywood was recovering from the economic impacts of the pandemic shutdown. Then the Writers Guild of America strike, followed by the SAG-AFTRA strike, halted productions for shows involving union workers for roughly seven months. 'I think about what the industry has gone through over the last few years from the pandemic to the strikes to the disproportionate impact that the wildfires had on the entertainment industry. That is blow after blow,' said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Tuesday at a press conference. Competitive tax incentives from other states and countries have also slowly and steadily lured studios away from California. Georgia has drawn productions to the south with a competitive tax credit of up to an uncapped 30%. It's where much of 'Thunderbolts*,' the latest epic in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was filmed according to the state's tourism site. In California, companies are required to spend a minimum of $1 million dollars to qualify for tax incentives. In Georgia, there's no minimum, which means smaller-budget films are also eligible for tax breaks. On other side of the border, Canada boasts a basic tax credit of 35% along with other incentives that have been reeling in productions for years. The dystopian show The Handmaid's Tale was mostly shot in Canada, alongside a long list of movies and TV shows. While surrounded by more than a dozen representatives from unions and studios this week, Mayor Bass issued an executive directive to make it easier and more affordable to film in Los Angeles. This includes easier access for filming at iconic locations around the city, lowering location fees, and creating a more streamlined process for site approval. 'While we push for the tax credits to be passed in Sacramento, we need to do what we can today to impact filming in Los Angeles,' she said. Bass' efforts come on the heels of criticism levied by President Donald Trump. Earlier this month, he threatened to place a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States and imported into America. 'The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States,' Trump wrote in his social media post. 'Therefore, I am authorizing the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands. WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!' The President's statement on Truth Social left some confused as it's not clear how such a tariff would be imposed. White House officials stated shortly after that 'no final decisions' have been made, and they are 'exploring all options.' In Cannes this week, speaking to a crowd while promoting his next film, Academy Award winning director Wes Anderson shared his bewilderment. 'I've never heard of a 100% tariff before. Can you hold up the movie in customs? I feel it doesn't ship that way.' Groups like the Motion Picture Association and other labor organizations have since asked President Trump to instead offer tax breaks to help bring more production back into the United States, with 'a national approach and broad-based policy solutions.' California Governor Gavin Newsom also urged President Trump to pass a $7.5 billion federal tax credit. And despite a massive state budget deficit, Newsom proposed to expand the state's film and TV tax credits last October, and allocate up to $750 million annually to the Film & Television Tax Credit Program. That would more than double its current investment of $330 million per year. In the meantime, those who can economically survive in Hollywood, are holding out hope. 'It's become really hard to wait for the next job. There was a time when that was just a couple of months, you find a way to make it work. Now the gap is just too wide,' Mondschein admits. 'There was a time when being a host or a server was the side hustle – the in-between thing I did between auditions. Now it's become the main thing and auditions have become the side hustle. That's a humbling feeling.' Despite the unrelenting grind, she says she's not ready to give up on the creative outlet that feeds her soul. 'I don't know anyone that's left [the business]. They're all holding on to what we know it could be and what we've had. The magical moments.' Blutter feels the same way. 'We're hearing rumblings of other shows starting up so we're hoping there's going to be a tick up,' he said. In the meantime, Blutter said the vendor industry has become wildly competitive, with everyone competing for every dollar. So, he's looking at potentially opening shops in other states where studios are filming. But for now, like Mondschein, he will stay in Hollywood, hoping it remains the entertainment destination of the world.
CNN
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
What's happening to Hollywood? The mass exodus of a shrinking industry
When Yaani King Mondschein stepped onto the set of NBC's 'Quantum Leap' in February 2023, she had no idea it would be her last acting gig for several years. Mondschein had been called back to play 'Frankie Cahill,' a recurring guest star featured in two episodes on the show. NBC filmed the episode at the Universal lot near Stage 4, on the backside of the hills where the Hollywood sign sits. The writer's strike was looming but still hadn't shut down most of Hollywood yet. By all accounts, it was a normal job in a long list of IMDB credits for Mondschein, which includes appearances in iconic TV shows like 'Sex and the City' and 'Law & Order.' Little did she know at that time, the industry was changing at breakneck speed. The 'Quantum Leap' appearance was 115 auditions ago. She hasn't booked a show since. What's compelling about Mondschein's situation is that it's not unique to her. The number of on-location productions is plummeting in Hollywood, and it's impacting every sector of the industry from talent to vendors and everyone in between. FilmLA, which tracks filming in the Southern California area, revealed on-location production in the greater Los Angeles area declined more than 22% from January through March 2025 compared to the same time last year. The organization found all major filming categories they track declined during that time. 'This has never happened. We are all in a slump. I know a few people here and there who are working but for the most part we are all in the place of 'I don't know what's going on.' It's the longest I've gone without working,' Mondschein told me. While Mondschein is starving for creative work in front of the camera, Garret Blutter is wondering if his vending company can stay afloat. Blutter owns Hollywood Depot Rentals (HDR), a small business he built from the ground up in 2001. HDR rents walkie talkies, tables and chairs, trucks and vans and trailers – all of the pivotal supplies that ensure a smooth shoot. But when there's a slowdown in Hollywood based productions, vendors are often hit first and hardest. Sales have dipped to unprecedented lows. Blutter expects his company will reach 50% of sales this year compared to their historical average. HDR has laid off half of the staff it used to employ. 'Right now, it's pretty much month to month. It's all about staying afloat and riding out this storm.' The reshaping of Hollywood has many origin stories. In 2023, Hollywood was recovering from the economic impacts of the pandemic shutdown. Then the Writers Guild of America strike, followed by the SAG-AFTRA strike, halted productions for shows involving union workers for roughly seven months. 'I think about what the industry has gone through over the last few years from the pandemic to the strikes to the disproportionate impact that the wildfires had on the entertainment industry. That is blow after blow,' said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Tuesday at a press conference. Competitive tax incentives from other states and countries have also slowly and steadily lured studios away from California. Georgia has drawn productions to the south with a competitive tax credit of up to an uncapped 30%. It's where much of 'Thunderbolts*,' the latest epic in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was filmed according to the state's tourism site. In California, companies are required to spend a minimum of $1 million dollars to qualify for tax incentives. In Georgia, there's no minimum, which means smaller-budget films are also eligible for tax breaks. On other side of the border, Canada boasts a basic tax credit of 35% along with other incentives that have been reeling in productions for years. The dystopian show The Handmaid's Tale was mostly shot in Canada, alongside a long list of movies and TV shows. While surrounded by more than a dozen representatives from unions and studios this week, Mayor Bass issued an executive directive to make it easier and more affordable to film in Los Angeles. This includes easier access for filming at iconic locations around the city, lowering location fees, and creating a more streamlined process for site approval. 'While we push for the tax credits to be passed in Sacramento, we need to do what we can today to impact filming in Los Angeles,' she said. Bass' efforts come on the heels of criticism levied by President Donald Trump. Earlier this month, he threatened to place a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States and imported into America. 'The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States,' Trump wrote in his social media post. 'Therefore, I am authorizing the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands. WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!' The President's statement on Truth Social left some confused as it's not clear how such a tariff would be imposed. White House officials stated shortly after that 'no final decisions' have been made, and they are 'exploring all options.' In Cannes this week, speaking to a crowd while promoting his next film, Academy Award winning director Wes Anderson shared his bewilderment. 'I've never heard of a 100% tariff before. Can you hold up the movie in customs? I feel it doesn't ship that way.' Groups like the Motion Picture Association and other labor organizations have since asked President Trump to instead offer tax breaks to help bring more production back into the United States, with 'a national approach and broad-based policy solutions.' California Governor Gavin Newsom also urged President Trump to pass a $7.5 billion federal tax credit. And despite a massive state budget deficit, Newsom proposed to expand the state's film and TV tax credits last October, and allocate up to $750 million annually to the Film & Television Tax Credit Program. That would more than double its current investment of $330 million per year. In the meantime, those who can economically survive in Hollywood, are holding out hope. 'It's become really hard to wait for the next job. There was a time when that was just a couple of months, you find a way to make it work. Now the gap is just too wide,' Mondschein admits. 'There was a time when being a host or a server was the side hustle – the in-between thing I did between auditions. Now it's become the main thing and auditions have become the side hustle. That's a humbling feeling.' Despite the unrelenting grind, she says she's not ready to give up on the creative outlet that feeds her soul. 'I don't know anyone that's left [the business]. They're all holding on to what we know it could be and what we've had. The magical moments.' Blutter feels the same way. 'We're hearing rumblings of other shows starting up so we're hoping there's going to be a tick up,' he said. In the meantime, Blutter said the vendor industry has become wildly competitive, with everyone competing for every dollar. So, he's looking at potentially opening shops in other states where studios are filming. But for now, like Mondschein, he will stay in Hollywood, hoping it remains the entertainment destination of the world.
CNN
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
What's happening to Hollywood? The mass exodus of a shrinking industry
When Yaani King Mondschein stepped onto the set of NBC's 'Quantum Leap' in February 2023, she had no idea it would be her last acting gig for several years. Mondschein had been called back to play 'Frankie Cahill,' a recurring guest star featured in two episodes on the show. NBC filmed the episode at the Universal lot near Stage 4, on the backside of the hills where the Hollywood sign sits. The writer's strike was looming but still hadn't shut down most of Hollywood yet. By all accounts, it was a normal job in a long list of IMDB credits for Mondschein, which includes appearances in iconic TV shows like 'Sex and the City' and 'Law & Order.' Little did she know at that time, the industry was changing at breakneck speed. The 'Quantum Leap' appearance was 115 auditions ago. She hasn't booked a show since. What's compelling about Mondschein's situation is that it's not unique to her. The number of on-location productions is plummeting in Hollywood, and it's impacting every sector of the industry from talent to vendors and everyone in between. FilmLA, which tracks filming in the Southern California area, revealed on-location production in the greater Los Angeles area declined more than 22% from January through March 2025 compared to the same time last year. The organization found all major filming categories they track declined during that time. 'This has never happened. We are all in a slump. I know a few people here and there who are working but for the most part we are all in the place of 'I don't know what's going on.' It's the longest I've gone without working,' Mondschein told me. While Mondschein is starving for creative work in front of the camera, Garret Blutter is wondering if his vending company can stay afloat. Blutter owns Hollywood Depot Rentals (HDR), a small business he built from the ground up in 2001. HDR rents walkie talkies, tables and chairs, trucks and vans and trailers – all of the pivotal supplies that ensure a smooth shoot. But when there's a slowdown in Hollywood based productions, vendors are often hit first and hardest. Sales have dipped to unprecedented lows. Blutter expects his company will reach 50% of sales this year compared to their historical average. HDR has laid off half of the staff it used to employ. 'Right now, it's pretty much month to month. It's all about staying afloat and riding out this storm.' The reshaping of Hollywood has many origin stories. In 2023, Hollywood was recovering from the economic impacts of the pandemic shutdown. Then the Writers Guild of America strike, followed by the SAG-AFTRA strike, halted productions for shows involving union workers for roughly seven months. 'I think about what the industry has gone through over the last few years from the pandemic to the strikes to the disproportionate impact that the wildfires had on the entertainment industry. That is blow after blow,' said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Tuesday at a press conference. Competitive tax incentives from other states and countries have also slowly and steadily lured studios away from California. Georgia has drawn productions to the south with a competitive tax credit of up to an uncapped 30%. It's where much of 'Thunderbolts*,' the latest epic in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was filmed according to the state's tourism site. In California, companies are required to spend a minimum of $1 million dollars to qualify for tax incentives. In Georgia, there's no minimum, which means smaller-budget films are also eligible for tax breaks. On other side of the border, Canada boasts a basic tax credit of 35% along with other incentives that have been reeling in productions for years. The dystopian show The Handmaid's Tale was mostly shot in Canada, alongside a long list of movies and TV shows. While surrounded by more than a dozen representatives from unions and studios this week, Mayor Bass issued an executive directive to make it easier and more affordable to film in Los Angeles. This includes easier access for filming at iconic locations around the city, lowering location fees, and creating a more streamlined process for site approval. 'While we push for the tax credits to be passed in Sacramento, we need to do what we can today to impact filming in Los Angeles,' she said. Bass' efforts come on the heels of criticism levied by President Donald Trump. Earlier this month, he threatened to place a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States and imported into America. 'The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States,' Trump wrote in his social media post. 'Therefore, I am authorizing the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands. WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!' The President's statement on Truth Social left some confused as it's not clear how such a tariff would be imposed. White House officials stated shortly after that 'no final decisions' have been made, and they are 'exploring all options.' In Cannes this week, speaking to a crowd while promoting his next film, Academy Award winning director Wes Anderson shared his bewilderment. 'I've never heard of a 100% tariff before. Can you hold up the movie in customs? I feel it doesn't ship that way.' Groups like the Motion Picture Association and other labor organizations have since asked President Trump to instead offer tax breaks to help bring more production back into the United States, with 'a national approach and broad-based policy solutions.' California Governor Gavin Newsom also urged President Trump to pass a $7.5 billion federal tax credit. And despite a massive state budget deficit, Newsom proposed to expand the state's film and TV tax credits last October, and allocate up to $750 million annually to the Film & Television Tax Credit Program. That would more than double its current investment of $330 million per year. In the meantime, those who can economically survive in Hollywood, are holding out hope. 'It's become really hard to wait for the next job. There was a time when that was just a couple of months, you find a way to make it work. Now the gap is just too wide,' Mondschein admits. 'There was a time when being a host or a server was the side hustle – the in-between thing I did between auditions. Now it's become the main thing and auditions have become the side hustle. That's a humbling feeling.' Despite the unrelenting grind, she says she's not ready to give up on the creative outlet that feeds her soul. 'I don't know anyone that's left [the business]. They're all holding on to what we know it could be and what we've had. The magical moments.' Blutter feels the same way. 'We're hearing rumblings of other shows starting up so we're hoping there's going to be a tick up,' he said. In the meantime, Blutter said the vendor industry has become wildly competitive, with everyone competing for every dollar. So, he's looking at potentially opening shops in other states where studios are filming. But for now, like Mondschein, he will stay in Hollywood, hoping it remains the entertainment destination of the world.
