Leaving my Vizio on for 16 hours a day and leaving all the lights on in the house. Turning all the fans on (no A/C) and making sure all my gizmos are plugged in.
You know that day when everyone was asked to turn out their lights? I turned mine on. And you know the kicker about that? More energy was wasted when everyone turned ther crap back on than what was saved.
Can we say thud?
Oh yeah, all those prediction about the world coming to an end? They've been saying that for the past 40 years and it ain't happened yet.
I guess people tend to forget that the earth is a living entity that goes through periods of hissy fits. We're in a global cooling period. In about 25 years, we'll be in a warming stage. Same thing happened 30 years ago. Same thing happend 100 years ago. And ironically the same thing happend 11,000 years ago during the ice age.
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Friday, July 03, 2009
Friday, November 07, 2008
Political ads and freedom of speech
I'm a firm believer in freedom of speech and the right to run political ads. With that being said, from time to time things may show up that I or the visitors may object to or find offensive.
This is the United States of America. People for or against something have a right to state their case. If we take away that right, then our democracy has failed.
When Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton and other patriots sat down to write out the U.S. Constitution and the Bil of Rights, they knew that several rights had to be guaranteed to the people. Among them was the first amendment.
The First Amendment is allowing people the right to freely express themselves and the right of the media to question the government. "Congress shall pass no law..." exists because in Europe, the news was filtered. Challenging one's government was forbidden. It is our duty as citizens and our duty for those of us in media to question our government, to write about our government and more importantly, speak out on issues that we find objectionable.
That being said, there times during the election that banners popped up on the various websites that managed that some people may have found offensive. Sometimes, the ads spoke out against California's Prop 8 and sometimes they spoke for Prop 8 (to ban gay marriage).
An entity providing ad space can pick an choose which ads they want to run. They cannot, however run ads for one party, but not another. An entity (such as Google Ads) cannot knowing run an ad that they know to be false. They also cannot dictate what the content of the ad.
If you cannot see through this, then you do not understand U.S. election law. But more importantly, you do not understand the basic principles of the First Amendment. If you disagree with a political ad there are two choices. One, simply ignore the ad (if you stare at an ad you have a problem) or two, simply don't go back.
In the United States, it's our freedom of speech that ensures our democracy continues to thrive. In the United States, freedom of speech is liberty.
This is the United States of America. People for or against something have a right to state their case. If we take away that right, then our democracy has failed.
When Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton and other patriots sat down to write out the U.S. Constitution and the Bil of Rights, they knew that several rights had to be guaranteed to the people. Among them was the first amendment.
The First Amendment is allowing people the right to freely express themselves and the right of the media to question the government. "Congress shall pass no law..." exists because in Europe, the news was filtered. Challenging one's government was forbidden. It is our duty as citizens and our duty for those of us in media to question our government, to write about our government and more importantly, speak out on issues that we find objectionable.
That being said, there times during the election that banners popped up on the various websites that managed that some people may have found offensive. Sometimes, the ads spoke out against California's Prop 8 and sometimes they spoke for Prop 8 (to ban gay marriage).
An entity providing ad space can pick an choose which ads they want to run. They cannot, however run ads for one party, but not another. An entity (such as Google Ads) cannot knowing run an ad that they know to be false. They also cannot dictate what the content of the ad.
If you cannot see through this, then you do not understand U.S. election law. But more importantly, you do not understand the basic principles of the First Amendment. If you disagree with a political ad there are two choices. One, simply ignore the ad (if you stare at an ad you have a problem) or two, simply don't go back.
In the United States, it's our freedom of speech that ensures our democracy continues to thrive. In the United States, freedom of speech is liberty.
Why I don't post news from crack websites
They aren't real! That's why!
Read this:
http://www.actressarchives.com/news.php?id=13143
Here's the real scoop---she's not gungho, determined, etc.
Read blow:
Read this:
http://www.actressarchives.com/news.php?id=13143
Here's the real scoop---she's not gungho, determined, etc.
Read blow:
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Stop with the downloads of full episodes
Some people have told me I really need to stay out of what other people do. For most part, I’ll agree. And I don’t really meddle in other people’s business. I only concern myself when it might have some sort of affect on me.
Case in point: websites that knowingly post links to websites that provide downloads of music, movies and television shows. In most cases, doing such a thing is illegal and if anything, will get you into a world of hurt. And it’ll affect other webmasters of fan websites.
Over the last several months, there is not a day that goes by when I don’t get an “alert” announcing that a new episode is available for download. Are you kidding me? Are these people this brain dead to think that they won’t get caught?
Seriously folks, I know that at one time or another, we’ve all engaged in a little bit of mischief online. When you want that episode that you missed and it’s not offered online legally, you scour the Internet looking for such things.
The reality is nowadays that studios, music labels, networks and the like actively pursue those who “steal.” Call me an alarmist, I’m just looking out for you. Telling you: stay away from those websites that give you free music or movies. They’re evil, I tell you.
“But Jenn, you offer video clips on website,” says the peanut gallery. Yes, I do. And yes, that is wrong. However, the difference between what I do and what other folks do, is that I don’t post the full episode. I’m skirting the line, maybe even jumping over it, but I don’t jump into the abyss. I’m careful. And if they want me remove, I will. Though, I won’t be quit about it. But I’ll comply with the request.
So, how do you know the place you’re downloading from is legit? If it ain’t Netflix or Amazon (concerning Xena episodes) then it’s more than likely (more likely that not) illegal and you need to stay away.
And if you don’t have the DVDs? Check eBay or buy them Amazon.com. I realize that costs money. But it’s a cheaper alternative then having to pay a $5,000 fine and sitting in jail. The DVDs for Xena and Hercules are getting rarer and rarer to find because they’re out of print from Anchor Bay (er, Starz Home Entertainment). You better get them now while you can.
With the internet, most network websites now provide the episodes of your favorite shows free of charge for viewing or you can purchase them iTunes or Amazon’s Unbox for a cool $1.99. So it’s $2 and some change after tax. So what? At least your legal.
So my charge to you folks is that if you think it’s a cool idea to offer full episodes for free, you better think again. Big brother is watching you. And he will get you. Eventually.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Online petitions aren't worth the server space they take up
The be honest, online petitions are wasted energy. They do nothing more than get a bunch of people to sign something that'll never work out in the end.
So, what do you do? Well, you get PEOPLE who are being directly impacted by something to send a letter. The letter says that you cared enough to write in and say hey: stop it, help out, do something, take action.
You want something done? Write a letter. Send an email. They don't care about online petitions.
Just take a look at the numerous Xena movie petitions out there. Has it helped it any??? The answer is NO. It hasn't.
So, what do you do? Well, you get PEOPLE who are being directly impacted by something to send a letter. The letter says that you cared enough to write in and say hey: stop it, help out, do something, take action.
You want something done? Write a letter. Send an email. They don't care about online petitions.
Just take a look at the numerous Xena movie petitions out there. Has it helped it any??? The answer is NO. It hasn't.
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
How not to influence people
Ed. Note: I'll post more on this issue later.
If you want to convince someone of your position, the best way to do it is to make sure that (1) you can spell and that (2) you don't resort to name calling.
If you don't follow #1 and #2 (the other points will come later) you already sound like a royal idiot.
You know where this one is going kiddies.
If you want to convince someone of your position, the best way to do it is to make sure that (1) you can spell and that (2) you don't resort to name calling.
If you don't follow #1 and #2 (the other points will come later) you already sound like a royal idiot.
You know where this one is going kiddies.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Attention Xena fans, GE has nothing to do with Universal
A word to the group that wishes to harass the poor board of directors at GE (General Electric, the parent company of Univesal Studios):
GE, the board of directors, and their stockholders don't give a flying flick about the XENA MOVIE.
GE and it's board of directors are not involved with the movie making business, so harassing those people is not going to help you any. It may lead to certain people getting pissed at you folks because you're barking up the wrong tree and you make, in effect, make matters worse.
Keep writing to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS. They own the damn rights. They own the FATE. Not GE. Not their board of directors. Not their stockholders. (Word up: those guys look at the numbers too... see a pattern here?)
Direct your anger at right people.
Edited to add:
Yes, I know that GE owns Universal. But the movie studio operates as a seperate entity from GE. So hence, writing to GE won't make your case any more important. You'll just annoy the hell out of them like you did poor Mr. Andrew Rona (who is the president of Rogue Films).
GE, the board of directors, and their stockholders don't give a flying flick about the XENA MOVIE.
GE and it's board of directors are not involved with the movie making business, so harassing those people is not going to help you any. It may lead to certain people getting pissed at you folks because you're barking up the wrong tree and you make, in effect, make matters worse.
Keep writing to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS. They own the damn rights. They own the FATE. Not GE. Not their board of directors. Not their stockholders. (Word up: those guys look at the numbers too... see a pattern here?)
Direct your anger at right people.
Edited to add:
Yes, I know that GE owns Universal. But the movie studio operates as a seperate entity from GE. So hence, writing to GE won't make your case any more important. You'll just annoy the hell out of them like you did poor Mr. Andrew Rona (who is the president of Rogue Films).
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Misguided souls
If anyone knows me, they know I like to take shots at fans because well... we fans tend to be a bit fanatical (if not looney). And it's done sometimes with utter disbelief, sometimes with love, and other times just about being sheered annoyed and sometimes is just plain funny.
Take these things:
Across my mail this morning, comes a plea to do a search for Renee O'Connor on http://www.imdb.com and then click on her film "Diamonds and Guns." Now, I'm all for supporting (ahem, sometimes) the work of actors from "Xena" and "Hercules." And for what it's worth "Diamonds" actually looks funny and interesting. But I have to say, to anyone who actually thinks that by simply searching a clicking on the page for "Diamonds" is going to make people think that it's popular is well, just plain... I don't what. I'll have to get back to you on that. Later. When I actually think of what it is I want to say what it is. (Confused?)
But honestly folks, the distributors could care less about how popular a page is on http://www.imdb.com. Anyone who's been around long enough, knows that the Internet Movie Database isn't exactly known for its accuracy. Consider it the wikipedia of Variety or The Hollywood Reporter. It's good for basic background information, but if you really want to know you'll have to dive deeper into the issue to get the full scoop.
You knew this was coming: THE XENA MOVIE!!
The second thing is this whole conspiracy theory about the letter writing campaign and that Rob was somehow secretly sending fans a message to continue to write, even though he had been asked to relay the message of asking fans to stop writing. You can write all you want in this world. It comes down to the financial end of the movie industry. That case was made very clear at the New York convention.
If you all want to kill trees and waste gasoline sending letters to Mr. Andrew Rona at Rogue. Or whomever at Universal, be my guest. But it's not very "green" of you.
I have a suggestion about how to show the suits there's interest in "Xena." How about this: go to the conventions and buy merchandise, show them that there's an interest. Show them the money.
To quote a professor of mine: It's all about the money.
(Also about the DVD sales, I think Rob has forgotten that it was Anchor Bay that distributed the DVDs, they would have a better idea was to what was sold and returned to them and to other third party distributors. But I think a good, clear indication is that within six months of the season six release, Davis-Anderson was selling the DVDs for $29.99 a pop.)
Take these things:
Across my mail this morning, comes a plea to do a search for Renee O'Connor on http://www.imdb.com and then click on her film "Diamonds and Guns." Now, I'm all for supporting (ahem, sometimes) the work of actors from "Xena" and "Hercules." And for what it's worth "Diamonds" actually looks funny and interesting. But I have to say, to anyone who actually thinks that by simply searching a clicking on the page for "Diamonds" is going to make people think that it's popular is well, just plain... I don't what. I'll have to get back to you on that. Later. When I actually think of what it is I want to say what it is. (Confused?)
But honestly folks, the distributors could care less about how popular a page is on http://www.imdb.com. Anyone who's been around long enough, knows that the Internet Movie Database isn't exactly known for its accuracy. Consider it the wikipedia of Variety or The Hollywood Reporter. It's good for basic background information, but if you really want to know you'll have to dive deeper into the issue to get the full scoop.
You knew this was coming: THE XENA MOVIE!!
The second thing is this whole conspiracy theory about the letter writing campaign and that Rob was somehow secretly sending fans a message to continue to write, even though he had been asked to relay the message of asking fans to stop writing. You can write all you want in this world. It comes down to the financial end of the movie industry. That case was made very clear at the New York convention.
If you all want to kill trees and waste gasoline sending letters to Mr. Andrew Rona at Rogue. Or whomever at Universal, be my guest. But it's not very "green" of you.
I have a suggestion about how to show the suits there's interest in "Xena." How about this: go to the conventions and buy merchandise, show them that there's an interest. Show them the money.
To quote a professor of mine: It's all about the money.
(Also about the DVD sales, I think Rob has forgotten that it was Anchor Bay that distributed the DVDs, they would have a better idea was to what was sold and returned to them and to other third party distributors. But I think a good, clear indication is that within six months of the season six release, Davis-Anderson was selling the DVDs for $29.99 a pop.)
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Davis-Anderson do we really need to go over this again?
If you've been around the fandom long enough, the XOC long enough and my website long enough you know that I have very little love for LegendaryHeroes.com (Davis Anderson, Davis-Panzer, etc, etc).
So, I got a call from them today.
Me: Hello? (no answer). HELLO?
Troy: (I think that was his name) Yes. Can I speak to Jennifer?
Me: This is. (minorly annoyed because I know it's a call I'm not supposed to be getting).
Troy: Yes, I'm calling from Davis Anderson.
Me: Hold on minute. I told you people a year ago to remove my name from your call list.
Troy: Let me tell you about this exciting offer.
Me: (I was ignroed, HOW RUDE!) Dude, no call list. Fine. Huge fine.
Troy: You can get the complete season of Xena for $100 and as a bonus, we'll throw in the 10th Anniversary edition for free.
Me: (Just going with it now.)Why would I want something I already have?
Troy: Oh, you already have it? That's great. We also have Hercules...
Me: Dude, I'm a Xena and Hercules fan. I help run the most popular board and a very popular website. I'd be pretty sad if I didn't have Herc also.
Troy: Right now, we're offering a killer deal on Stargate SG-1.
Me: Already go it.
Troy: Highlander, excellent deal on the series.
Me: (A lie). Have that also.
Troy: Boy, you're a collector aren't you.
Me: (Waisting my cell phone minutes... note to self see about switching over to U.S. Celluar!) No. Just someone with a lot of time her hands.
Troy: Right now, we have a good deal on Xena swords. With lucy's new show coming in this fall, there's sure to be run on those.
Me: Yeah, just like their was when you telling people that there was a Xena movie a few years ago. It hasn't been picked up yet and if Battlestar didn't generate a run, neither will the other show.
Troy: (Annoyed that he's not going get to any commission outta me). The 10th Anniversary DVD of Xena has commentaries never heard before.
Me: Um. No. there was one. And speaking of which, where are the other two. I have friends in high places.
Troy: Well, since you seem all set.
Me: (Interupting the poor guy because I so want to say it). You have just violated Indiana's Do Not Call List. Your company will be fined $10,000. Have a good day! CLICK!
So, I got a call from them today.
Me: Hello? (no answer). HELLO?
Troy: (I think that was his name) Yes. Can I speak to Jennifer?
Me: This is. (minorly annoyed because I know it's a call I'm not supposed to be getting).
Troy: Yes, I'm calling from Davis Anderson.
Me: Hold on minute. I told you people a year ago to remove my name from your call list.
Troy: Let me tell you about this exciting offer.
Me: (I was ignroed, HOW RUDE!) Dude, no call list. Fine. Huge fine.
Troy: You can get the complete season of Xena for $100 and as a bonus, we'll throw in the 10th Anniversary edition for free.
Me: (Just going with it now.)Why would I want something I already have?
Troy: Oh, you already have it? That's great. We also have Hercules...
Me: Dude, I'm a Xena and Hercules fan. I help run the most popular board and a very popular website. I'd be pretty sad if I didn't have Herc also.
Troy: Right now, we're offering a killer deal on Stargate SG-1.
Me: Already go it.
Troy: Highlander, excellent deal on the series.
Me: (A lie). Have that also.
Troy: Boy, you're a collector aren't you.
Me: (Waisting my cell phone minutes... note to self see about switching over to U.S. Celluar!) No. Just someone with a lot of time her hands.
Troy: Right now, we have a good deal on Xena swords. With lucy's new show coming in this fall, there's sure to be run on those.
Me: Yeah, just like their was when you telling people that there was a Xena movie a few years ago. It hasn't been picked up yet and if Battlestar didn't generate a run, neither will the other show.
Troy: (Annoyed that he's not going get to any commission outta me). The 10th Anniversary DVD of Xena has commentaries never heard before.
Me: Um. No. there was one. And speaking of which, where are the other two. I have friends in high places.
Troy: Well, since you seem all set.
Me: (Interupting the poor guy because I so want to say it). You have just violated Indiana's Do Not Call List. Your company will be fined $10,000. Have a good day! CLICK!
Help! We must save mother earth!
No, this is not a rant about much-to-do "Greenhouse Effect." But we must save it from celebrities who believe Mr. La Erog (I can't say his name, so I say it spell it backwards) that we lowly humans are destroying the planet for their children.
Mr. Carbon Footprint-larger-than-the-lowly-human has bedazzled Hollywood with a bunch of "scientific" talk that is well, sometimes a "fear mongerer." Trust me on this folks, for every crack scientist that says there is "Greenhousing" going on, there's an equally crack scientist saying that it's not because it's natural and here's why. (Ironically, the latter seems to have more hard scientific evidence to back their claim up!)
And yes I've seen "An Inconvenient Lie (er, I mean Truth)." I find it fear mongering, making people panic about their "misuse" of their dollar.
Reality is, this that this part of Mother Nature's course of purging herself of the nasties. It happened in the 1930s. It's happened before. And it will happen again. The hurricanes are happening at rate similar to that of the 1930s (Kiddies, get a history book read about the dust bowl.)
Now, go drive that huge SUV with the kids in tow! But just make sure you buy that hybrid and a really small house with the energy star label to make yourself look good!
Mr. Carbon Footprint-larger-than-the-lowly-human has bedazzled Hollywood with a bunch of "scientific" talk that is well, sometimes a "fear mongerer." Trust me on this folks, for every crack scientist that says there is "Greenhousing" going on, there's an equally crack scientist saying that it's not because it's natural and here's why. (Ironically, the latter seems to have more hard scientific evidence to back their claim up!)
And yes I've seen "An Inconvenient Lie (er, I mean Truth)." I find it fear mongering, making people panic about their "misuse" of their dollar.
Reality is, this that this part of Mother Nature's course of purging herself of the nasties. It happened in the 1930s. It's happened before. And it will happen again. The hurricanes are happening at rate similar to that of the 1930s (Kiddies, get a history book read about the dust bowl.)
Now, go drive that huge SUV with the kids in tow! But just make sure you buy that hybrid and a really small house with the energy star label to make yourself look good!
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