Archive for August, 2010
What Is LowerMyBills.com?
August 20th, 2010 |Part of the family of financial services put out by credit bureau Experian, LowerMyBills.com is a consumer oriented website that promises people big savings on their bills and other financial services. From home mortgages to debt consolidation loans, LowerMyBills was founded over a decade ago and was only purchased by Experian in 2005.
Experian must have seen something in the small company’s business model — they shelled out $330 million — an additional $50 million was promised as a performance incentive and paid out over the past couple of years. Lower My Bills.com is a profitable…
Fantasy Football Top Picks 2010
August 18th, 2010 |Fantasy Football Top Picks
Let’s face it: the top picks in a fantasy football draft are the most important ones. The first couple of rounds are what we spend most of our time obsessing over, joining mock drafts to study, and read about in fantasy football magazines. Every publication and website has its “fantasy football top picks” list, and ESPN NFL Live and SportsCenter training camp reports are going to focus on these guys.
But when you read a fantasy football magazine, you tend to hear all the good things about these guys, and seldom hear why you shouldn’t draft…
How to Copyright a Book
August 18th, 2010 |How to Copyright a Book
The best news for new authors is that your book or other literary work is copyrighted as soon as you put the words on paper. The Copyright Amendment Act of 1989 states that even unofficially copyrighted creative works have a built-in “copyright” affect allowing the author to claim their originality without all the red tape. So your book or other written document is automatically copyrighted as soon as you write it.
The easy way to claim your creative rights to your work (allowed under the 1989 amendment) is simply to put the symbol (c) on…
What Is an Online Gift Card Exchange?
August 17th, 2010 |Internet Gift Card Exchanges
Ever received a gift card for a store you hate? Or maybe you don’t hate the store, but you don’t live near enough to a franchise to make the gift card valuable. Online gift card exchanges exist as a trading post for gift cards, gift certificates, and even high value coupons. The idea behind the online gift card exchange is simple enough — find people who want your gift card (ideally people with a gift card you’d trade for) and setup a simple trade. This way, you don’t waste your gift, and someone else gets to…
What Are the Most Popular Gift Cards?
August 16th, 2010 |The Most Popular Gift Cards
A gift card is a great way to send someone something simple and valuable at the same time. Gift cards are great for events like graduations or weddings because they stand in for gifts of cash, are more secure, and can be geared toward the needs or desire of the person you’re gifting.
$100 gift cards for as low as $70 to purchase brand name products at your favorite stores! PlasticJungle -Buy, sell & trade gift cards
When giving a gift card, it is important to know…
How to Write a Screenplay
August 13th, 2010 |Learning how to write a screenplay can be a daunting task. There are a large number of protocols to follow, not to mention trying to create a compelling narrative that’s likely to get turned into a motion picture. While this article won’t tell you every step involved in writing a film script, it will set you on the path and arm you with some reliable advice. With a little hard work and lots of luck, your next stop will be a red carpet in Hollywood.
Types of Scripts
Since you’re learning how to write a screenplay, a good starting point…
How to Film a Movie
August 9th, 2010 |If you want to know how to film a movie, the following information should serve as a gateway to the wonderful world of Hollywood. Whether you’re an aspiring director, actor, or simply a fan of cinema, this article includes a number of tips for completing a film and getting your name mentioned in the same breath as James Cameron and Steven Spielberg.
Film School – Attending a quality film school is a great way to learn the nuts and bolts of the business. If this isn’t an option, be sure to watch lots of movies and study their shot composition…
How to Direct a Film
August 9th, 2010 |How to Become a Director
Before you become the next Spielberg or Scorsese, you’ll need to know how to direct a film. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place, as this post is devoted to helping the aspiring director take those first awkward baby steps in the business. Not only will we discuss the responsibilities of the movie director, but we’ll also examine the different types of directors, as well as mistakes commonly made by beginners. By the time you’re finished with this guide on how to direct a film, you’ll be ready to dazzle Hollywood with your talent.
Directing…
How to Become a Speechwriter
August 8th, 2010 |Speechwriter Jobs and Salaries
Politicians need people with language skills to help them craft their message. A political speech is not a standalone thing, it depends on other speeches made by the same person, an entire campaign of action and words to back up the message being delivered. If a political speech was just a shot in the dark formed out of pretty words, any fool could string a few thousand words together and call it a speech.
People drawn to the political speech writing arena are those who are obsessed both with words and politics. Good political speechwriters cherish…
How to Produce a Film
August 8th, 2010 |How to Become a Movie Producer
Learning how to produce a film can be a tricky proposition, and entire books have been filled with tips and techniques. This article is designed to provide the most basic of information, starting with the development phase and ending with you selling your product to a studio. Along the way, we’ll also cover elements such as finding investors, renting equipment, hiring a director, and tracking down the next Oscar-winning script. While producing a feature film isn’t easy, it’s a rewarding process that allows you to interact with a wide array of individuals and possibly…
How to Become a Talent Agent
August 7th, 2010 |Talent Agent Jobs – Talent Agent Salary
If you think being a talent agent is like being a character on Entourage – all glamour and living the high life — you’re sorely mistaken. Being a talent agent is a demanding occupation, requiring knowledge and experience in a variety of fields. A good talent agent is an expert in marketing, knows how to promote just about anything, and (by the way) probably has a fancy degree in a public relations field. If you’re thinking of pursuing a career as a talent agent to get out of getting a college education, you’re…
Weekly Recap
August 7th, 2010 |We didn’t make a lot of posts this week, but the posts we did make were substantial. (Most of them were about 2000 words.) Here’s what we posted this week:
- How to Sell a Screenplay
- What Is the Wine of the Month Club?
- How to Get Rid of Warts
- How to Get Rid of Bags Under Eyes
Check back every day, because we’re always uploading new content. Some weeks we post twice or even three times a day, but sometimes, if we’re covering subjects in more depth, we’ll make fewer, but longer, posts.
How to Sell a Screenplay
August 5th, 2010 |Once you’ve written the next Hollywood blockbuster, you’ll want to know how to sell a screenplay. Keep in mind that this is a difficult proposition, as even the most high-quality script has a slim chance of being sold. And the odds of it making to theaters is even smaller. While this slim odds shouldn’t stop you from trying to sell a screenplay, you should temper your expectations and remain realistic about your chances.
The following article will provide practical advice on how to sell a screenplay, including agents, cold calling, and copyrighting your work. We’ll also look at some of…
What Is the Wine of the Month Club?
August 3rd, 2010 |Wine of the Month Club is the originator of the idea of wine delivery by mail. What started as a liquor store attached to a pharmacy became a trend-setting wine business. There are now countless “wine of the month clubs” around the country, but the original Wine of the Month Club is the original.
Join the International Wine of the Month Club Here
Wine of the Month Club History
The story of the Wine of the Month club is as spicy as a good Malbec. The founder of the Wine of the Month Club’s, Paul Kalemkiarian Sr., came…
How to Get Rid of Warts
August 3rd, 2010 |How to Get Rid of Warts
Learn how to get rid of warts, to avoid an expensive trip to the dermatologist or general practitioner, or simply walking around with embarrassing and unseemly looking warts. Warts pop up due to a virus called “human papillomavirus”, usually shortened to “HPV”.
HPV only infects the top layers of the skin, or your mucous membranes. There are over 130 known HPV types, though most don’t cause symptoms in people. Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 cause common warts. Eleven or more HPV viruses cause genital warts, while a few other HPV types cause…
How to Get Rid of Bags Under Eyes
August 3rd, 2010 |Tips for Black Lines and Bags Under Your Eyes
Learn how to get rid of bag under eyes, starting with the simplest remedies you can do at home, all the way to the Botox or cosmetic surgery routes. All of use deal with the effects of aging, but you can age more gracefully by taking care of your face and skin with a few tips and techniques.
Some might be harder to follow than others, but if getting rid of puffy eyes, black lines, and bags under the eyes, you should find options to help you look younger.
Swollen Face…