Actor Quest & Careers Blog

The Top Five Russell Crowe Films of All Time on Texas Satellite TV

Saturday, December 31st, 2011 | Art and Entertainment |

Russell Crowe's movie persona seemed set in stone after L.A. Confidential: brutal and dedicated, with no shades of gray.  However, his brilliant career since them has proven that Crowe is a much deeper actor.  Here are his five best films, now playing on Texas satellite TV networks. 5. State of Play.  Crowe continued to demonstrate his versatility with his role as an old-school journalist in this political thriller set in Washington, D.C.  While he tries to uncover the facts surrounding a ...
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Struggle is Necessary for Success

Friday, December 30th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

If you aspire for success and power you have to struggle hard and pass through many bitter experiences in the society before you have any glimpse of that sweet fruit called success. And you must prepare your mind as well as your body to be able to battle hard to get the position you deserve. If you are determined and prepared for struggle it will only improve your fighting power. You may have heard the name Sylvester Stallone - a super star of Hollywood films. Seeing his great success can you ...
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When I Grow up...

Thursday, December 29th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

One of my favorite commercials was an ad for Monster.com. It showed fresh-faced kids looking into the camera and sharing their dreams for the future. We're accustomed to kids saying they want to be a doctor, or an astronaut, or a ballerina, but instead these kids said, "When I grow up, I want to be a brown nose," and "When I grow up, I want to be in middle management" and "When I grow up, I want to be a yes-man." The kids are so cute and their answers are so absurd you can't help but laugh. ...
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Integrate in the new team!

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

When you change jobs keep in mind the first days are all you get to make your new colleagues like you. This article will teach you some things about how to act during your first days at work and please be convinced they are indeed crucial. Accommodation period takes at least three months, during which people won't judge you according to your professional achievements, but to your image. Try to respect the dress up policy that the company you work for promotes, but do it in such a way that ...
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Frbiz.com reports Huayi Brothers and other three companies today agreed to apply the GEM starter

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 | Business |

GEM China Securities Regulatory Commission Development Review Committee, in 2009 the first meeting was held today 17,18. Huayi Brothers Media Co., Ltd., Tianjin Red Sun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Huaxing Venture Communication Technology Co., Ltd. 3 starter for the GEM adopted by the SFC. According to the prospectus Huayi Brothers, which the tentative 4200 million A shares to be issued, representing the proportion of total share capital after the release of 25%; issued share capital of ...
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Guarantee Your Success in Business--How To

Monday, December 26th, 2011 | Business |

Every normal person wants success in life. Many women want success as wives, mothers, friends, teachers, or providers. Men often want success as fathers, husbands, friends, athletes, coaches, or providers. Financial success helps us feel better and perform better in every one of these areas. It's easier to be a good mother, father, spouse, friend, or teacher when we're not constantly worrying about how or where we can get the money for our family's next meal. Countless ways to succeed exist ...
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Emotional Expression

Sunday, December 25th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

Expressing emotions accurately is an EQ competency. Experiencing them and expressing them when appropriate is a matter of mental and physical health. In fact there's a phrase in psychology called 'acting out,' which means if you don't say it, you're going to do it. You'll act it out. Are you acting out your emotions and sabotaging yourself instead of experiencing and dealing with them appropriately in a mindful way? I have a friend who calls this, 'acting in the grip of a strange compulsion.' ...
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A Tricky Supervision Challenge

Saturday, December 24th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

A Tricky Supervision Challenge Laurie Weiss, Ph.D. Many managers believe that treating their team members as responsible adults will assure excellent results. The truth is that while this usually is effective, some people need much firmer limits than others to perform their jobs. When I give her a direction, she says she understands, but then she acts as if she can do just as she pleases. Ellen, the manager of a rehabilitation hospital unit was discussing her frustration in supervising one of ...
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The Ladder Of Life

Friday, December 23rd, 2011 | Self Improvement |

The Mustard Seed - Lesson For living No. 20 THE LADDER OF LIFE PART ONE Picture with me a ladder, a straight ladder with no supports. Not a stepladder or an extension ladder but the type you would lean up against the house to climb up on the roof. Picture it as long as your imagination will allow you. Let the bottom of the ladder represent your birth into this world and the very top of the ladder represent your departure from it. Stand this ladder in an upright position for it is going ...
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Let The Magician in Vegas Amaze You!

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 | Art and Entertainment |

Shimshi is a world renowned artist working for the past seven years as magician in Vegas. Hired by The First Mirage Resort and Casino where Shimshi gave his first performance. He also carried out his magical act The Planet Hollywood and in 2009 he was acclaimed as the Resident Magician for Wynn Las Vegas. Most of the magicians who have performed their acts in Las Vegas find Vegas as the most exciting place for a magical show. This is because of the large number of tourists who flock the gaming ...
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Naomi And The 5 Life Lessons

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 | Self Improvement |

Not long ago, I attended a seminar that featured Naomi Judd, half of the legendary country music duo, The Judds. Naomi, with her talented daughter, Wynonna, set the standard for country music by selling millions of albums, performing to 'sold out' audiences, and winning numerous awards. The Judds had just finished a whirlwind reunion tour after a decade of not appearing on stage together. During that time Wynonna pursued a successful career as a solo artist while Naomi recovered from illness. ...
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Austin Independent School District: On the Rise

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 | Education |

The Austin Independent School District (ISD) is a vibrant urban school district. Established in 1881, it serves the diverse populations of metropolitan Austin, including portions of Sunset Valley and San Leanna. Currently 110 schools are included in the Austin ISD, with over 82,000 students in attendance.The Austin ISD faces the same kinds of challenges as most other large urban school districts. While Austin is considered one of the safest and best cities to live in, nearly ten percent of ...
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Let's Say You're a Dog. Are You So Competitive You'd Eat a

Monday, December 19th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

Seems like a girl always learns something out on the farm! Yes, it's a farm tale and I'm going to change the names of the animals to protect the guilty! I spent last weekend down in Lower Alabama where my friend from high school owns a farm. On the neighboring property there lives a donkey we'll call 'Jake.' On my friend's property there lives a dog ' his dog ' we'll call 'Spot.' Okay, not too original, but it serves the purpose. So as night falls, the evening ritual is to go out and feed ...
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Who are we?

Sunday, December 18th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

Chapter III. Evolution of the person All into all and All is God: In light of stars and dust of road, In silent wood and dreaming flight, And knocks of heart in your inside. There is one alive essence which still has not reached the perfection and in which all evolution is embodied. It is a person. In daily life, probably, each of us met such contradiction: the quivering attitude of the person to animals and the cruel attitude of the same person to another people. The matter is that he feels ...
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What Does Your Staff REALLY Want? Part 3

Saturday, December 17th, 2011 | Business |

The 2005 "Best Places to Work" program study showed that, contrary to popular opinion, employee satisfaction didn't depend on salary. The most given answer as to what makes a company a great place to work is employee empowerment. And what constitutes employee empowerment? I believe it comes down to a few basic principles, the third of which is effective communication. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Millions of words have been written on this subject, and yet it's still a huge problem, especially in ...
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Eight simple anger management tips

Friday, December 16th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

"The other night I ate at a real family restaurant. Every table had an argument going." One of the biggest obstacles to personal and career success is anger. When we fail to control our anger, we suffer several blows: -Anger impedes our ability to be happy, because anger and happiness are incompatible. -Anger sends marriages and other family relationships off-course. -Anger means lost business, because it destroys relationships. -Anger also means losing business that you could have won in a ...
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Finding Distribution

Thursday, December 15th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

Finding a distributor is hard. It can take months and months before you find and secure a distributor, which is not an easy process for independent labels or individuals. Don't give up or get discouraged; keep plugging away, even if you can't find a distributor after months of searching. Distributors get a lot of packages on their desks every week, so it's imperative that you contact them first before you send them a package. When calling a distributor, you may get them on the first try, or it ...
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ALL YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT CASTING AGENTS AND CASTING CALLS

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 | Art and Entertainment |

The present generation possesses different talents which are unique in their own way. These talents have been recognized by the people who already have a tremendous amount of experience in those talents. If you too have the talents then my article would definitely turn out to be an eye-opener for you. I would provide you with all the exclusive facts about the casting agents as well as the casting calls you always wanted to know. The increasing urge of gaining en entry into the field of media ...
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Part Time Jobs in NYC - Working in the New York Film Industry

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 | Careers |

A part time film or video job in New York can provide many working opportunities. Some part time jobs in NYC may seem exotic, but exploring the possibilities can be worthwhile. Even if you decide to seek a regular part time job, you can learn what you really want and what you feel really suited to do. Finding part time jobs in NYC can be as difficult, if not more so, than anywhere else in the country. While there may be more part time jobs in New York than just about anywhere else, there are ...
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SUCCESSFULLY NEGOTIATING FOR A RAISE

Monday, December 12th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

In today's still unstable job market, it may seem even more challenging than ever to successfully negotiate for a salary increase. Remember, however, that while many organizations have been running lean and many managers and their teams have been forced to do more with less for a long time now, savvy organizations are beginning to focus on retention efforts for when the expected upturn in the economy does occur. This means that there will be a concerted effort to hold onto their key talent. The ...
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Movie Review - The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Sunday, December 11th, 2011 | Art and Entertainment |

7 out of 10 I have to admit after watching the first Twilight I didn't really understand what all of the buzz was about.  I chalked this up to the fact that I'm not a teenager and I also don't have a vagina (although sometimes I wish I did).  Don't get me wrong, by no means did I think Twilight was bad; it was merely okay.  I've seen better, I've seen worse.  New Moon is a marked improvement upon the first film and I actually found myself getting wrapped up in this modern day retelling of ...
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Reality Testing & Emotional Intelligence

Saturday, December 10th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

Has this ever happened to you? You're sitting there, let's say you're at work, and you start to feel chilly, so you grab the sweater off the back of your chair without thinking ' the one you keep at work ' and slip it on. A few minutes later you're distracted again because you're still cold. 'That's strange,' you think. You look around the office. No one else looks cold. You go to get your coat and you say, 'Is anyone else cold?' They shake their heads no. You put your coat over your lap and ...
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What is a Tax Lien and How Can You Profit From It? Frequently

Friday, December 9th, 2011 | Business |

b> 1. What is a Tax Lien Certificate? A tax lien is the name of the claim that a taxing authority, such as the local or federal government, makes when an individual has not paid taxes for a lengthy amount of time. Tax Liens are most often applied to homes. Essentially, the government ceases control of the property, pending payment on taxes. The taxing authority, will then sell a certificate for an asset, such as a piece of real estate or boat, if the owner of the property has been negligent ...
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Film Budgets: - Some Insider Tips For Film Students

Thursday, December 8th, 2011 | Art and Entertainment |

This is my 20th year working in the film industry on over 40 film productions. Throughout that time I have never met a new film school graduate who has a clue about handling the most important aspect of ALL filmmaking - the MONEY! I had always assumed (wrongly, it turns out) that film students just weren't interested in knowing about film budgets. However after a recent survey of film students at a reputable film college we learned that film students DO intuitively understand that knowing the ...
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Desperately Seeking Perfection

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

A working understanding of temperament styles (personality types) will have a profound impact on the way you perceive yourself and will greatly enhance all of your relationships. If you are a salesperson, this information will significantly increase your sales effectiveness by enabling you to build trust and rapport quickly with your prospects and customers. Business owners and managers find this knowledge invaluable. It can improve the way you supervise your employees and allow you to recruit ...
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I Am Finally Living My Dream! (How I left the corporate world at

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

Even in grade school, I knew I wanted to be a musician'full time, as my career. I firmly believed it was my "calling". Early on, I determined that in my case, as a musician, there could be three sources of revenue: live music performances, record sales, and songwriting royalties. It took many years, but finally it has happened as I envisioned it as a young boy. As I near the age of 50, I can say I am living my dream as a musician'performing, recording, and songwriting! This wasn't by any means ...
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Negotiating the Sale of Your Home

Monday, December 5th, 2011 | Finance |

Negotiating a successful sale of your home requires an environment that sustains the buyer's interest and trust during the process. Many of our clients have been very experienced negotiators, and from them we have learned that the goal is to reach a "good agreement" - one in which the underlying interests of both seller and buyer are met. The results of a poor agreement may come back to haunt the parties after the closing. Here are some thoughts to consider as you prepare to negotiate the sale ...
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The Politeness Pundit

Sunday, December 4th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

If you're actually reading this article, you may be one of those closet politeness pundits yourself. Here, I'll save you from having to look it up. It's from the Sanskrit (pandita) and means ' a learned man' (while I am female) or 'one who gives opinions in an authoritative manner.' Is that you? If so, huzzah, you've found a fellow champion (and I, you)! Do you walk around shaking your head these days, wondering why it all has to be so nasty? Do you listen to someone cop an attitude to someone ...
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WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 | Self Improvement |

Have you ever taken an acting class and been challenged to imagine as many uses as possible for some simple household object? It is a wonderful exercise in creativity. Try it. Go to the kitchen, find a tool you use every day and imagine all possible uses for it. Well, that seems to me to be the gist of this quote. It is creative to find new ways of doing things using the resources we have at hand. A short while ago, I was having a conversation with a good friend. She was telling me that she was ...
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Life At Boca Raton

Friday, December 2nd, 2011 | Business |

Boca Raton is located in Pal Beach County, Florida. Boca Raton happens to be the largest city between the West Palm Beach and Pompano Beach. It is one of the most scenic places to live in. Boca Raton is blessed with nature's bounty. What makes this place different from others is the diversity of life style that it has to offer. Boca Raton houses offer community living second to none. Boca Raton is surrounded with pristine beaches to its east. This forms the main attraction of this place. If you ...
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Indigo/Crystal Phenomena

Thursday, December 1st, 2011 | Home and Family |

Who are these Indigo and Crystal Children? Am I one? How can I help my own child who seems to be one? There are many things that we can do to help these new breed of children, but the most important thing to know is that the Indigo/Crystal phenomenon is the next big step in our human evolution. We all are, in some way or another, becoming more like the Indigo and Crystal people. The more one chooses to consciously work towards change, the faster the results will be for that individual. This ...
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