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Sunday
Dec022007

Making Movies in Texas...or what would YOU do?


The town of Albert, Texas was put up for sale at a little over $2 million earlier this season. I recently found out that the owner was auctioning this town off on Ebay. If that was not enough, someone in Italy placed a winning bid of $3.8 million last week. That is not good because you see, I WANT that town! The website for Albert, Texas still has a sign up saying that it is for sale. Therefore, it would be great if we all could chip in to buy this town if the Italy person doesn't get it. Sure, the price might be up one million, but I can just imagine how many movies could be made there.

Based on photos located throughout the website for Albert, Texas, the town has a history that is rich in music, close family values and community. I would not have to search very far for actors and actresses which would be grand. The local residents could star in films and then watch them at a local movie theater or mirocinema. I'd have built-in crew, talent and built-in business because you know, people like to watch themselves acting up. Still, I could spice things up and cast some actors from Dallas, Houston, Austin and Miami. It would be the most fun that one could ever have.

So, I'm writing this to you all, my readers. All I want for Christmas is the town of Albert, Texas. You can either buy it for me or donate some cash to me. I will even let you come to visit and name a street after you!

Now, enough about me and movies for a second. What would YOU do if you owned the town of Albert, Texas? Leave your comments below?

Sunday
Dec022007

Your own Corporation for less than you think!

Starting a company is not easy no matter what type of business you want to run. A corporation is one type of business that seems harder than all others to start and maintain. Many movie studios and Television networks are owned by large corporations. While going over some business ideas a few years ago with a friend, a corporation was the recommended business to start. However, the fees to incorporate can end up making a small business person spend more money on that process than they can afford. That is one reason that one nevada corporation company is an ideal place to get assistance.

The fees that I have viewed for services to setup corporations ran from $300 up to thousands with many other companies. However, incparadise.com offers affordable services to help you set up a corporation and run your own business. Aside from being affordable, the company documents for only $20-$25. That is much less expensive than many other companies that assist with setting up your own company. Their website is well organized, making it easier to locate the information needed to start a corporation. They also provide contact information including a useful toll-free number. This can help you save cash on phone bills to use toward the marketing of your new company.

Saturday
Dec012007

How to tell if you're a TV addict Part 2


If you do not portray any of the TV addict behavior mentioned in Part 1, that still does not mean you have normal television viewing habits. The type of behavior that indicates you are a TV addict may not be easy to notice at first. However, the healing process can begin once you figured out what your patterns are when it comes to watching TV. There are more factors to consider and determine if you are a TV addict!

You know the exact lineup of specific channels on any given day.
Knowing what day and time Heroes will air is one thing. Being able to identify the entire prime time or late night lineup of specific TV networks is another part of this addiction. If it is not hard to name each show that comes on the Fox network from 6:00 pm to 10:00pm, you are addicted to TV. Having precise knowledge of a TV network’s lineup over many hours does not only say that you are a TV addict. It also demonstrates that you watch too much TV. There are better things to do with the time that we are given than spend hours in front of the television.

You record every episode of your favorite show
It is not necessary to record every episode of your favorite show. This is especially trued if you are watching it. If there are more than 5 episodes of one TV show in your VHS or Tivo collection, you are a TV addict. There is no special science to the world of television. TV shows are not that special. The broadcast and cable networks air hours of reruns. This means that it is not necessary to record numerous episodes of one TV show. That is a waste of time, tape, space and money.

You have to watch the Season premiere Finale
I have become better at this, but there are tons of people who have to watch the Season premiere and the Season Finale of a particular show. Over time, I have realized that many Season premieres and Finales are very boring. It seems as though producers and writers threw something together to get them into the season or out of one. There are some great premieres and finales. These episodes usually include great cliff hangers and surprises.

However, it is not crucial to watch the season premiere or finale. If you make TV shows more important than they are, they will run your life. That is not a good way to live. TV is just TV. It is a mere pastime for many citizens with nothing else better to do. TV is nothing more than that and not that special. The again, I may produce a television show and become happy that people are addicted to it. That is always good for ratings. In that case, I should not say that being a TV addict is a bad thing, since I may benefit from that in the near future. TV should be utilized and enjoyed in moderation either way.