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Texas Suffers ‘Massive’ Virus Outbreak, Hospitals Strained; and If You’re ‘Funky’ and ‘Unusual’, the Lord of the Rings TV Show Wants You.
Texas is suffering a “massive outbreak” of coronavirus as cases continue to quickly multiply. On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott said the hospitals in the state’s biggest cities are straining to handle the influx of new patients.
The state experienced a jump of 5,551 to 125,921 coronavirus cases, marking its worst day so far.
“Our infrastructure is overwhelmed,” said David Persse, Houston’s director of emergency medical services. He revealed the fact during a media briefing on Wednesday.
Hospitals in the area are predicted to exceed intensive-care capacity as soon as Thursday. Some patients have multiple problems, including the need for enbel medication, which could potentially lead to other issues.
Mayor Sylvester Turner said, “The numbers are moving in the wrong direction,” during a media briefing. As a result, Houston fire and police departments will step up monitoring clubs and taverns to ensure compliance with mask requirements and occupancy limits.
“We want to really crack down on people who are not adhering to the rules,” said Turner. “We want to create a board of shame for those who are violating the rules.”
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Have you ever dreamed of having a role in one of the most famous film franchises in the world? Well, if you have a “funky” or “unusual” look, here’s your chance!
The Lord of the Rings TV series is now looking for extras. As a result, they’ve put out a casting call for “funky” and “unusual” looking people.
The casting call is looking for people with “an overbite, face burns, long skinny limbs, deep cheekbones, lines on your face, acne scars, ears that stick out, bulbous or interesting noses, small eyes, big eyes, skinny faces, missing bones.”
Although you don’t need to have those specific attributes, it does help indicate the type of look they’re aiming for.
However, you’ll need to have great availability in order to apply for the role. This means having the right to work in New Zealand, be a resident or live in Auckland. If you’d like to apply, you can email them here and you’ll need to provide a clear photo of yourself without makeup, along with your phone number.
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