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Hacking Hollywood The Dos and Donts for Actors Websites

By Taryn Southern

June 12, 2012

Taryn Southern

Im always a fan of the DIY mantra, but unless youre super skilled like Ben Whitehair or Ethan Newberry (actor/web designer/programmer extraordinaires), youre going to have to hire a web designer. Or start dating one. Both are acceptable solutions.

Either way, you still need to know exactly what your site needs, what to avoid, and most importantly, how to communicate these needs to your web designer.

Hopefully the following advice will help you avoid some of the more common website-related pitfalls. Happy web designing! Top 5Mistakes Actors Make on Their Websites

1. Amateur Design - Theres a lot of crap out there. ALWAYS look at a portfolio of someones work before hiring them. If their sites look like something straight out of Youve Got Mail, steer clear. An outdated website is worse than any website at all.

2. Third person blogs - Unless youre a huge star, its just plain weird to write your news and/or blog updates in the third person. Its YOUR website, so people expect for it to be personal. The exception with this is your bio, which can be written in first or third person, but avoid mistake #3 3. Overly pompous language - It is incredibly annoying to read bios peppered with cheesy self-importance, i.e. With her incredible work ethic and talent, Taryn is on the rise to becoming Hollywoods next big starlet! Barf. Think like a journalist and stick to facts. What are your credits? Hobbies? Feel free to be funny, just not egotistical.

4. Flash website - Ten years ago, flash was the bomb diggity. Unfortunately, its quickly becoming a useless format because its not compatible with smart phones and iPads. (Not to mention the loading times can often be quite annoying.) Make sure your website is being built in HTML5, the most common and adaptable mark up language on the web. 5. Un-updateable website - If you cant update your website with new photos, videos, bios, and/or news on your own, you have a major problem. Make sure that however your website is built - Joomla, WordPress, etc. - that you have access to a backend and you understand how to update the website elements. Have your designer walk you through the process when the site is complete so you can avoid having to email him/her with annoying updates.

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They are easily angered and often turn ugly when challenged. Could it be due to our education system, poor grasp of language and misplaced priorities?

We consider those who have completed secondary schools to be educated and those who have studied in higher learning institutes as being well educated.

True, they may have studied a wide variety of subjects in school, and pursued a chosen field in universities. However, while those with high academic qualifications may have superior intelligence quotient (IQ), their emotional intelligence (EI) can be below par.

As such, the learned are not necessarily educated and this is evident when they unleash their emotions to the detriment of others and themselves.

They have not learnt to love and respect themselves and so cannot do the same to others. Those who are learned in their field of studies may be quite ignorant about themselves.

Many of our citizens are quick to proclaim "proud to be Malaysian" but are unable to substantiate it other than feeling nationalistic.

It is common to see egoistic people proud of themselves even when doing a lousy job or behaving badly. They should, instead, be proud of their work and do a great job.

Those with supremacist feelings or who champion causes without positive benefits are doing more harm than good for their country, race, religion or language.

Nationalism is ugly when it is merely to put others down. Instead, we should be patriotic and do something good for our country that even foreigners will be proud of us.

Patriotism can be studying or working hard to be productive and contributing to society; protecting the environment and the weak; keeping ourselves healthy and not be wasteful; and respecting others and showing courtesy.

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FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

SRA International, Inc., a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to government organizations, today announced that the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has awarded SRA its Defense Personal Property System (DPS) contract, which carries a total value of $17.6 million if all options are exercised.

Under the contract award, SRA will manage two major DPS software releases, in addition to providing training and learning management, engineering services, configuration management and operations maintenance support. SRA also will provide tier-three help desk and cyber security support.

The DPS is a web-based system that supports military members and U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) civilians and their families moving from one physical location to another. The system allows the military member or DOD civilian to schedule their move, manage and track their personal and household goods, as well as work directly with transportation service providers that are part of the process. The system also provides analytics to USTRANSCOM and its U.S. Army component, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command.

SRA was involved in the creation and development of this system for our service members and their families, so we understand its importance to them. said Defense Logistics Vice President Jim Curtis. We are proud that we have been selected to enhance the system over the next 18 months; our employees have an abiding sense of commitment to this work.

About SRA International, Inc.

SRA is dedicated to solving complex problems of global significance for government organizations serving the national security, civil government, health, and intelligence and space markets. Founded in 1978, the company has expertise in such areas as cyber security; disaster response planning; enterprise resource planning; environmental strategies; energy systems and sustainability; IT systems, infrastructure and managed services; learning technologies; logistics; public health preparedness; public safety; strategic management consulting; and systems engineering.

SRA employs approximately 6,300 employees serving clients from its headquarters in Fairfax, Va., and offices around the world. For additional information on SRA, please visit http://www.sra.com.

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Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects for SRA, including statements about the estimated value of the contract and work to be performed, and other statements containing the words estimates, believes, anticipates, plans, expects, will, and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Factors or risks that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results we anticipate include, but are not limited to: (i) reduced spending levels and changing budget priorities of our largest customer, the United States federal government, which accounts for more than 90% of our revenue; (ii) failure to comply with complex U.S. government procurement-related laws and other regulations, including but not limited to, punitive damage liabilities under the False Claims Act and other laws, and financial incentives under so-called whistleblower statutes, awarding the whistleblower with a percentage of the recovery if the claims are successfully waged; (iii) possible delays or overturning of our government contract awards due to bid protests by competitors or loss of contract revenue or diminished opportunities based on the existence of organizational conflicts of interest; (iv) entry into new markets or incurring liabilities in hazardous areas; (v)failure to comply with laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or regulations on government gratuities; (vi) failure to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards or the Fair Labor Standards Act; (vii) security threats, attacks or other disruptions on our information infrastructure, and failure to comply with complex network security and data privacy legal and contractual obligations or to protect sensitive information; (viii) any violation of third party intellectual rights; (ix)adverse changes in federal government practices such as insourcing; (x) delays in the U.S. government adopting appropriations necessary for program funding and future appropriation uncertainties adversely impacting customer spending plans; (xi) intense competition to win U.S. government contracts or recompetes and commoditization of services we offer; (xii) failure to obtain option awards, task orders or funding under contracts, or inability to successfully execute awarded contracts; (xiii) any adverse results of audits and investigations conducted by the Defense Contract Audit Agency or any of the Inspectors General for various agencies with which we contract, including, without limitation, any determination that our contractor business systems or contractor internal control systems are deficient; (xiv) difficulties accurately estimating contract costs and contract performance requirements; (xv) challenges in attracting and retaining key personnel or high-quality employees, particularly those with security clearances; and (xvi) adverse impact on employee and customer relations from media speculation regarding the company and its future ownership and operations.

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By John Williams yardley@buckslocalnews.com

LOWER MAKEFIELD Commissioner Rob Loughery is taking time to visit all of Bucks Countys 54 municipalities in a personal appeal to highlight county priorities.

Commissioner Loughery, who was voted into office in November after first being appointed as commissioner following the election of Jim Cawley as lieutenant governor, visited the Lower Makefield Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, June 6.

He told the board that the county is focused on boosting revenue and cutting expenses as it pertains to the budget. He called last years modest tax increase a result of a $24 million deficit at the time.

He said the construction of the new justice center is still the largest capital project the county is currently undertaking. Bock & Sons, a construction firm based in Northeast Philadelphia, won an $80 million bid in January 2011 to build the center.

This past November, the commissioners voted 2-1 to borrow $85 million over a period of 15 years to fund the construction of the center.

However, Loughery did admit that the construction of the center has fallen behind schedule, but not by much. He told the board he wasnt too concerned about the progress already made.

The facility plans to open in February 2014.

Moreover, the county is working with 200 fewer employees. At the beginning of the year, the county started with 2,600 employees. Now, there are roughly 2,400.

Loughery said that even though the county is working with fewer parts, it will give the commissioners a good opportunity to analyze how to properly deliver county government. He said the process is two-fold: Cutting the size of government and meeting budgets through attrition.

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You will hear from brand owners of the personal and fabric care industries who will share on the latest product developments and trends, growth outlook of fast emerging economies and the opportunities these new markets present. Ingredient suppliers will share the latest concerns regarding the market situation of key raw materials, green concerns, new innovations, sustainability concerns & performance-cost issues. The latest regulatory trends will also be discussed in detail.

S.P.A.F.C.A is designed for R&D managers and formulators who are seeking inspirations to improve their product performance and sustainability. For marketing and business development managers, S.P.A.F.C.A is a one-stop centre to obtain market updates as well as meeting customers. Purchasing managers can benefit from analysis on ingredient supply and demand trends as well as obtain the latest information on R&D developments, new formulations and regulatory issues in the fields of cosmetics, skin care, body care, hair care and laundry care.

Held over 2 days, the Sustainable Personal and Fabric Care Asia brings you the latest insights and innovations in the personal and fabric care industries vital for strengthening your market position.

For more information, please visit http://www.advantiquegroup.com/spafca.html.

About Advantique Group

Advantique Group Pte Ltd produces international business conferences that will help you generate new ideas, opportunities and connections. We are a spin off from Star Event Management International, a highly creative and dynamic event management set-up since 2001. Our management team consists of accomplished conference executives with 15 years of experience in producing, marketing and managing high level conferences. At Advantique Group, we go the extra mile to create enriching platforms for you to acquire market insights, meet new contacts and build lasting relationships. Please visit us at http://www.advantiquegroup.com.

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GARDNER -- Mount Wachusett Community College is offering a wide variety of personal enrichment and professional development courses this summer through the Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development. Courses are available in the areas of business and career, finance, music, photography, fitness and, health careers, and children's courses in art, drama, science, computers and more. In addition, the MWCC Fitness & Wellness Center is offering classes and sports camps for children and teens, and certification training for adults.

Business and career topics include social media for business, iPad for educators, Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher, and website fundamentals with Photoshop and Dreamweaver.

Personal interest courses are available in music, crafts, photography, writing, cooking and home and garden.

The new North Quabbin Entrepreneurship Center in Athol is offering a series of classes intended to help individuals move an idea from initial concept to business launch. Topics being covered this season include financial accounting concepts for managers, budgeting, starting a business, and project management risks and cost analysis.

The Athol Community Development Block Grant offers tuition waivers for qualified residents of surrounding towns on a first come, first-served basis.

For more information about upcoming courses, call 978-630-9525 or visit mwcc.edu/continuing.

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NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Skillsoft today announced a new solution that helps professionals develop and strengthen their personal productivity and time management skills. Personal Productivity Improvement is offered through Skillsofts award-winning Business Skills Library. The series, which is available through Skillsofts cloud based learning solutions, offers interactive courses, searchable full-text digital books, job aids, and videos of CEOs and globally respected business thought leaders. To further foster personal productivity and any time anywhere learning, many of these elements can be accessed through mobile devices. The Personal Productivity Improvement series builds on Skillsofts history as a pioneer in the field of learning, its long history of innovation and as a provider of solutions for its customers worldwide, spanning global enterprises, government, education and small to medium sized businesses.

Personal productivity and effective time management are essential best practices for every employee in todays business environment of constrained resources and strict project deadlines, said Russ Howard, director, content programs, Skillsoft. This new personal productivity series is aimed at business professionals seeking tips and tools for managing their work day, becoming more organized, establishing priorities, and staying on top of key tasks. This new offering, and other Skillsoft learning solutions, enable professionals to optimally manage their time, and improve their productivity both in the workplace and in their personal lives.

Skillsofts engaging learning assets also include Personal Productivity Improvement: Workspace Management. This interactive experience introduces ways in which an organized workspace can bolster productivity. Specific guidelines for organizing workspaces in the most efficient manner possible are also introduced. Personal Productivity Improvement: Self-Organization and Overcoming Procrastination, covers techniques to help you get organized and accomplish more. It discusses self-management, how to recognize and overcome procrastination and how to eliminate time wasters. The third asset in the series deals with task management and the breaking down of projects into smaller more manageable tasks. Personal Productivity Improvement: Managing Tasks and Maximizing Productivity reviews priority setting and ways you can use organizational tools to stay on top of key tasks and projects.

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For time management specifically, Skillsoft is now offering free access to an ExecBlueprint to jumpstart professionals personal productivity and time management training. The ExecBlueprints are an executive-focused collection that provides best practices insight on strategic business issues, helping to formulate planning and action. Providing unique perspectives from industry leaders, the ExecBlueprints collection helps executives stay current and informed on those issues that have a direct impact on success. The ExecBlueprint, Making the Most of a Non-Renewable Resource: Seven Essential Time Management Strategies by John Grant, L. Randolph Lowry, Stanley (Stan) C. FeuerbergandMark Daley is available at http://www.Skillsoft.com/online/fy12/courseware-innovations/?srcID=PR.

In addition, Skillsoft offers on-demand, instant access to the complete text of thousands of best-in-class books, book summaries, research reports and best practices by leading business publishers. Skillsofts time management and personal productivity learning assets include:

Through its Leadership Development Channel (LDC), Skillsoft also offers best-selling business authors, experts and executives discussing personal productivity and time management, including Laura Stack, David Allen and Peter Bregman. Stack, a well-known time management and productivity expert that works with international leaders, entrepreneurs, salespeople, and professional services firms on improving output, lowering stress, and saving time in the workplace, will be hosting a free webinar on June 20 based on her book What To Do When There's Too Much To Do. For more information please visit: http://learning.skillsoft.com/LP=62?elqCampaignId=146&srcID=TimeMgt_wb_Press_Release.

To learn more about Skillsoft's Business Skills Library and specific assets such as The Importance of Time Management and Personal Productivity Improvement series please visit: http://www.Skillsoft.com/online/fy12/courseware-innovations/?srcID=PR.

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NEW YORK (AP) - Tina Fey, Jane Fonda and William Shatner are now award winners in the book world.

On Tuesday night, Fey received Audie Awards for Audio Book of the Year and best Biography/Memoir for her narration of her million-selling Bossypants. Fonda won in the Personal Development category as the reader of her own Prime Time. Shatner was cited in Humor for Shatners Rules. An audiobook about the Titanic, The Watch That Ends the Night, won for Distinguished Achievement in Production.

Hope Davis narration of Ann Patchetts State of Wonder won for literary fiction and Will Pattons reading of James Lee Burkes Feast Day of Fools won for mystery. The awards, in more than 25 categories, were sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association.

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