In preparation for the new RED 2 movie coming out July 19th, my wife and I watched the first RED movie last night. Sometimes I wonder, when they make a follow up movie, if they knew they were going to do that when they created the original. Or, do they just wait for the numbers? […]
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This is the time of year that the Japanese celebrate what is called the Obon Festival, aka the Bon Festival. Now, I am not an Obon Festival Expert, nor do I play a buddhist monk on TV. From what I understand about this family tradition, it is similar to the American celebration of Memorial Day.
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I have a friend. We’ll just call him Bill. Bill is having a really hard time getting folks to come to his shows. Here are some of the steps he’s taken to spread the word: Made public announcements at his local church congregation Made announcements in his church bulletin Printed up flyers and handed them
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A little inspiration goes a long way. In this case, all the way to Zambia. The inspiration I’m talking about is Megan Bloemker. Born in a small town in Illinois, USA, Megan chose to leave family and the comforts of the wealthiest nation in the world to travel to a strange land. There she would
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It turns out that, if you actually want to ruin your music career, all you have to do is follow The Code of the Wreckless Driver. Yes, they actually have a code! I’ll tell you what it is in a moment. As a pedestrian, a cyclist and a driver myself, I have had many encounters
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I am no movie critic, but I know how to spot a phony when I see one. This past Friday night I went with my wife to see the movie Man of Steel. I have to say, I wasn’t really all that impressed. I mean, I didn’t hate the movie, but I didn’t find it
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In the US, we just celebrated independence day a couple days ago. Today, the Island of Comoros is celebrating their independence. This is interesting to me for a specific reason. Most people have heard of the United States, but not until today have I heard of the island, or the Republic of, Comoros. The only
If you’re intending to make money as a musician, then you have to have know the purpose of your website. You must understand that your website isn’t a stage or a platform to show off. It’s a marketing tool. It’s a vehicle through which you engage and nurture relationships with your fans. And, you have
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I recently spoke with an old friend who told me that he doesn’t have a lot of time right now to be dedicating to his website. It seems like our time is in high demand with a host of priorities vying for our constant attention. I think we can all relate to that. One thing
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