https://debmcalister.com/2017/06/06/why-i-hate-the-wordpress-reblog-feature-and-so-should-you/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/khloe-kardashians-lesson.jpgKhloe Kardashian's Lesson in copyright lawEven if you are the subject of a photograph or article, you can't post it online without the permission of the copyright holder. It's an expensive lesson to learn, as reality TV star Khloe Kardashian learned recently. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/word-press-notice-of-reblogging.jpgWord Press Notice of Reblogginghttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/no-reblogging-header-screen-cap.jpgNo Reblogging header screen cap2018-06-08T23:25:54+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2018/06/08/the-truth-about-teen-suicide/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mental-health-statistics-beyond-the-bridge.jpgMental Health Statistics Beyond the Bridge2018-06-08T17:50:55+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2018/03/09/movie-premiere-beyond-the-bridge-grandsons-first-above-the-title-movie-credit/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/blog-teaser-beyond-the-bridge.jpgCredits Beyond the Bridge movie posterhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/main-poster-beyond-the-bridge.jpgKameron Badgers movie poster Beyond the BridgeKameron Badgers is making his first appearance at the top of a movie poster for the new film Beyond the Bridge, making its debut at the end of the month. 2018-03-22T21:36:27+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2016/02/16/tax-tips-for-the-parents-of-child-actors/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_0025.jpgCustom made jousting helmet owned by Geoff McAlisterMy stunt-man son has acquired a number of unusual (and tax deductible) costume items and props over the years, including this custom-made jousting helmet. Items like these, which can't be used except as part of an actor's performances, are almost always tax deductible. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/kameron-rie-badgers-7150b.jpgKameron Rie Badgers HeadshotHeadshots -- including photography, make-up, printing, and retouching, as well as the cost of hosting them on casting sites -- is a deductible expense for professional actors. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/kameron-with-female-tour-guide-path-of-plagues-darkness-entrance-day-1.jpgKameron Badgers in Capernaum First Century Village's Passover ExperienceMy child actor worked in a live passion play put on my an evangelical Christian ministry. There are special rules for a peformer's earnings from certain kinds of religious organizations, so pay attention if your child works for one. 2018-02-08T23:11:03+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2017/04/10/tax-tips-for-actors-artists-musicians-clowns-magicians-writers-other-creative-folk/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nancy-ashla-kameron.jpgActing coach Nancy Chartier with students Ashla Soter and Kameron BadgersProfessional workshops and classes are one of the best investments a working actor can make -- and they are generally tax deductible. Grandson Kameron Badgers studies at Nancy Chartier's Film Acting Studio in Dallas. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/badgers-and-julio-best-closeup.jpgKameron Badgers & Julio Furlon at Lone Star Circus 2016Grandson Kameron Badgers (L) and circus coach and performer Julio Furlon performing with the Lone Star Circus. Are circus performers covered in Ms. Meng's bill? https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/banjo-player-by-ryan-mcguire-from-pixabay.jpgBanjo player by Ryan McGuire from PixabayMusicians often forget that the cost of marketing themselves and their music -- such as the cost of filming YouTube videos, getting promotional headshots and photographs taken, and promoting their music through a website, blog, or iTunes, is tax deductible.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/potters-wheel-by-loubos-houska-from-pixabay.jpgPotter's wheel by Loubos Houska from PixabayThe supplies artists use to create the art they offer for sale are tax deductible, but good records are essential. Some equipment -- like a kiln, a computer, or other "capital" expenses for durable goods have to be deducted according to an amortization schedule rather than deducted at once. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/home-office-photo-by-unsplash-from-pixabay.jpgHome office photo by Unsplash from PixabayMany writers fear taking the home office deduction, but recent changes in the rules have made it easier to provide proof of home office expenses to the IRS.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/kameron-on-set-at-salem-3_29_16-practicing-the-correct-position-for-a-broken-arm.jpgKameron Badgers on the set of WGN's Salem Season 3Getting into a period costume, and having prosthetic make up or blood applied, takes time. Ms. Meng's bill doesn't make allowance for time spent on set, but not working, such as meals, make-up and hair, rehearsals, or time in a holding area or trailer. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/artist-at-work-by-hans-from-pixabay.jpgArtist at work by Hans from PixabayDemonstrating the intent to earn a profit, by treating your artistic endeavors like a business, is the first step to saving money on your taxes. Careful records, and keeping personal and professional expenses separate, are vital to avoiding tax trouble. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/wings-photo-of-dancers-by-lightstargod-from-pixabay.jpgWings photo of dancers by Lightstargod from Pixabayhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/trapeze-artist-by-mariamichelle-from-pixabay.jpgTrapeze Artist by Mariamichelle from PixabaySafety gear, training and rehearsal space, classes, costumes and the cost of travelling to and from performances are usually deductible for performers. But regular commuting costs to and from a local performance venue are not. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/geoff-at-full-gallop.jpgStuntman Geoff McAlisterMy son Geoff McAlister has performed as a stunt rider for over 20 years. He's invested heavily in props, safety gear, and training for his career. Sometimes he performs in live shows, and sometimes he works in film or TV. Some of his expenses are deductible -- prop swords and special Medieval costumes, for example -- but others (like riding boots) are not. 2018-02-08T23:08:11+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2017/09/20/parents-of-child-actors-new-bill-in-congress-penalizes-kids-parents-call-your-representative-now/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/grace-meng.jpgCongresswoman Grace MengCongresswoman Grace Meng authored H.R. 3691, which she calls the "Child Performer's Protection Act." 2018-02-08T23:04:47+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2017/09/02/social-media-basics-for-child-actors-their-parents-part-1/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/emma-thompson-2.jpgEmma Thompson attacks young actors who can't act and get cast due to social media followinghttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/jennifer-lawrence-nude-photo-scandal.jpgJennifer Lawrence nude photo scandalThe "cloud" -- as in iCloud, Dropbox and other online storage sites -- is just somebody else's hard drive. ANYTHING stored on any device linked to the Internet can be stolen. So take special care with photos and personal data about your child or teen actor. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/online-professional-vs-personal-social-media.jpgOnline professional vs personal social mediaActors need a professional social media presence that's related to the business of acting -- and teenagers want a personal social media presence that lets them express themselves to their friends and explore topics and opinions that aren't "good business". So it's critical to keep the two online identities separate -- and keep the personal stuff restricted to selected friends and family. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/actors-who-cant-ack-social-media-article.jpgActors who Can't Act Social Media ArticleTwo-time Oscar winning Actress Emma Thompson is a critic of Hollywood's penchant for casting "social media stars" who can't act. But building a social media presence is a critical part of a would-be actor's business plan for their career. 2018-01-21T15:16:16+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2017/09/02/social-media-legal-issues-for-child-actors-their-parents-part-2/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/kameron-and-elijah-on-set-2.jpgActors Kameron Badgers and Elijah Britton on the set of FreeLane Film's Beyond the BridgeI got specific, written permission to take and post this photo of my 16-year-old actor Kameron Badgers on the set of FreeLane Films' new movie Beyond the Bridge, currently in post production. I also secured verbal permission from actor Elijah Britton and the identifiable crew members to take the photo. You need to do the same before posting any on-set photos, screen shots, or photos of your child/teen actor in costume for any project. Note that your contract specifies WHO can authorize such pictures -- in this case, it was producer Ramon Malpica, so that's who I asked. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/amanda-bynes.jpgAmanda Bynes was an up and coming actress until mental illness and rash social media posts ruined her careerAmada Bynes was well on her way to the Hollywood "A" List until mental illness and a series of nasty and all too public online "feuds" scuttled her career and gave a judge reason to award damages to at least one victim -- and place her in an involuntary psychiatric hospital stay. 2018-01-21T15:09:16+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2016/02/02/what-to-expect-when-you-or-your-child-work-as-a-movie-or-tv-extra/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/young-actors-and-their-parents-waiting-on-set-with-adam-dietrich.jpgYoung actors and their parents waiting for their call on the set of HingeOn the set of the film Hinge, young actors and their parents used a science classroom as their holding area until the kids were called to the set. Extras are paid even when they are in the holding area -- so be patient!https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/kameron-during-walk-by-gallows-road.jpgExtras on the set of Gallows Road with Ernie HudsonTwo extras (including my grandson Kameron Badgers, in the red shirt) walk through a scene in Gallows Road featuring principal actors Ernie Hudson (R) and Marcus Mauldin (L). https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/extras-on-set-11-23-63.jpgExtras and ADPA on set of 11/22/63One of the ADPA's on the Stephen King miniseries 11/22/63 (she is on the right, with the walkie-talkie) is giving instructions to a group of costumed extras. The ADPA is an extra's primary point of contact on any set. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/stealing-america-plantation-family.jpgKameron Badgers (L) and other extras playing a"Plantation Owner's Family" in Dinesh D'Souza's Stealing AmericaHistoric scenes for Dinesh D'Souza's new conspiracy theory "documentary" were shot in and around Ennis, Texas, and a local casting agency hired dozens of extras and background players for the dramatization. My grandson was one of them. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/classroom-extras-by-kevin-tostado.jpgClassroom Extras by Kevin TostadoMovie extras, like this classroom scene from the film Yellow Lights, are asked to do all kinds of things. Sometimes they're on set with principal actors -- sometimes it's a scene of just extras. Either way, there are clear expectations for what extras do, say, wear, and bring on set. There are also rules about what they can and can't post online, including photos of themselves. 2017-10-12T15:09:16+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2017/09/12/watch-the-trailer-for-my-grandsons-new-anti-suicide-film-beyond-the-bridge/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/kameron-badgers-on-set-jacobs-room-beyond-the-bridge-day-2-showing-camera-and-light-set-up-2.jpgKameron Badgers on Set Jacob's ROom Beyond the Bridge Day 2 showing camera and light set up 2????????????????????????????????????https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/kameron-and-elijah-on-set.jpgKameron Badgers and Elijah Britton on the set of Beyond the BridgeDallas actor Elijah Britton stars in Beyond the Bridge, as a therapist working with troubled patients. Kameron Badgers plays a teenager who convinces his therapist he's ready to "graduate" from therapy. This is Britton's first starring role in a film, but you'd never know it from his amazing performance. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/onset-photo-1-btb.jpgKameron Badgers on the set of Beyond the Bridge<y grandson Kameron Badgers recently volunteered to work on an anti-suicide film called Beyond the Bridge. No one (cast or crew) got paid. But he had to sign a performance contract before shooting began. Ms. Meng's bill appears to cause problems for such projects. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bts-1-beyond-the-bridge.jpgBTS 1 Beyond the Bridgehttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bts3.jpgMichael Nguyen on the set of Beyond the BridgeIn his role asa washed-up rock star named Kano, actor Michael Nguyen shows off his acting skills in a difficult role.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bts2.jpgNathan Guerra on the set of Beyond the BridgeIn his role as Sammy Jiminez, a gay man hiding his true self, actor Nathan Guerra keeps the audience riveted. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bts4.jpgActor Kameron Badgers on the set of Beyond the Bridgehttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/image4.jpegMonitor view of actor Kameron Badgers on the set of Beyond the BridgeThis is what the director saw as this scene in a Denton bookstore was being shot. The image below is the same scene from another angle. 2017-09-12T23:09:36+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2017/09/05/basics-for-building-an-actors-social-media-following/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/george-takeis-twitter-and-facebook-headers-sept-20171.jpgGeorge Takei's Twitter and Facebook headers Sept 2017Actor and political activist George Takei promotes his artistic projects -- Broadway, film, and TV roles -- and the human rights and political causes he believes in more effectively than most. He has over 2.5 million followers on Facebook and Twitter, and another million in Instagram. He keeps humor and good manners in mind with everything he posts, and aspiring actors could do worse than to follow his lead in promoting themselves on social media. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/big-three-social-media-icons.jpgBig Three Social Media icons2019-01-23T12:08:01+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2015/01/21/5-unbreakable-acting-resume-rules/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dsc_0036.jpgKameron Badgers on a commercial setWhether you're in a commercial, as my grandson Kameron Badgers is in this set photo, a feature film, or a television series, how you list your credits matters to casting directors.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dsc_0022.jpgDaylight's End On Set PhotosWhether you're an extra, or have a lead or supporting role in a film or TV series, how you list your credit on your resume matters. My grandson had a ton of a horror film set a year or so ago, and is shown here with some of the extras who "attacked" the survivors. But all it says on his resume is, Daylight's End, Supporting, Director William Kaufman because no one would remember his character's name. 2019-06-21T14:10:26+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/04/29/baby-steps-to-take-now-to-protect-your-online-reputation/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/social-media-monitoring-cartoon.jpgSocial-Media-Monitoring-Cartoon2017-06-12T15:07:51+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/05/01/britains-royal-storyteller-enchants-children-via-mobile-app/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/heckerty_with_sign_231-x150-final-v02a.jpgHeckerty_with_sign_231 x150 Final v02a2017-06-12T15:07:15+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/05/06/new-york-judge-to-copyright-trolls-get-real/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/troll.jpgtroll2017-06-12T15:06:27+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2017/04/07/is-nine9-the-unagency-trying-to-silence-critics/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nine9-bing-search-screen.jpgNine9 the Unagency Scam Bing search screenA Bing search using the keywords "Nine9 the Unagency Scam" run at 4:10 p.m. CDT on Friday, April 10, returned over 25,000 results, but many of them link to the company's marketing material or to the company's own site, or to videos posted by the company explaining why it is not a scam. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/google-nine9-scan-results-page.jpgGoogle Nine9 Scan results pageSearch results from Google at 4:00 p.m. CDT, on Friday, April 10, using the search term "Nine9 the Unagency Scam" returned over 2,000 results. 2018-01-17T04:12:31+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/comments-copyright-policy/2017-06-06T14:56:45+00:00weekly0.6https://debmcalister.com/2014/03/20/what-the-dylan-farrow-story-says-about-me/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/woody-allen-and-soon-yi-in-barcelona-by-carlos-lorenzo.jpgWoody Allen and Soon-Yi in Barcelona by Carlos LorenzoWoody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi (Previn) Allen in Barcelona. 2017-06-01T23:54:19+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/06/26/what-i-learned-from-the-worst-employee-ever/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/nightmare-employee.jpgNightmare employeeThe employee who still haunts my nightmares -- 18 years after I fired her -- was a former friend who expected special treatment.2017-06-01T23:50:57+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/05/28/words-to-avoid-in-social-media/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/janet-nepalitano-secretary-of-home-land-security.jpg131st NGAUS General Conference2017-05-20T17:41:13+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/06/03/hashtag-basics-why-they-work-and-why-they-fail/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/twitter-logo-with-chirp-around-it.jpgTwitter logo with chirp around it2017-05-20T17:39:36+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/07/13/social-marketing-or-marketing-on-social-networks/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/george-takei.jpgGeorge-Takei2017-05-20T17:38:54+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/07/15/tell-amazon-com-to-stop-ebook-scammers/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cj-cherryh-at-con.jpgCJ Cherryh at ConScience Fiction Writer C.J. Cherryh, pictured at a 2010 conference. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/amazon-complaint-2.gifAmazon complaint 2https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/amazon-complaint-1.gifAmazon Complaint 12017-05-20T17:37:51+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/07/15/5-facebook-timeline-steps-marketers-must-take-now/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/mark-zuckerberg.jpgMark Zuckerberg2017-05-20T17:37:00+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/07/16/summer-in-the-city/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/colorful-sol-at-sunset.jpgColorful SOL at SunsetAirport style security made the trip to the Statue of Liberty harder than it had to be, but Lady Liberty is still worth a visit, anytime. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/costumed-characters-in-times-square.jpgCostumed characters in Times SquareTimes Square is filled with (somewhat aggressive) costumed characters trolling for tips by posing with children. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/hard-rock-cafe-times-square-beatles-ed-sullivan.jpgHard Rock Cafe Times Square Beatles Ed SullivanThe Beatle's costumes and props from the original Ed Sullivan Show appearance. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/frozen-hot-chocolate-at-serendipity.jpgFrozen Hot Chocolate at SerendipityFrozen Hot Chocolate is the #1 menu item!https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/talking-pharoh-head.jpgTalking Pharoh HeadOne of several talking/singing animatronics on the walls at Dr. Jekyl's. 2017-05-20T17:35:47+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/05/06/are-you-inviting-hackers-thieves-into-your-home-or-office/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/illustration-of-man-reading-on-ipad-by-susan-murtaugh.jpgIllustration of man reading on iPad by Susan Murtaugh2017-05-20T17:35:01+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/04/07/when-the-truth-isnt-enough/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/gavel1.jpgGavelhttp://flic.kr/p/622SAnhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/gavel.jpgGavelhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/60588258@N00/3293465641/2017-05-20T17:33:06+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/05/14/dont-try-to-slapp-a-texan/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/texas-capitol.jpgTexas CapitolDome of the Texas Capitol in Austin -- shot one sunny day while trying to convince legislators to open adoption records to adult adoptees like me.2017-05-20T17:30:01+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2015/04/21/parents-of-child-actors-beware-is-there-a-new-talent-scammer-in-town-maybe/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/one-source-2.jpgOne Source Talent NOT a Talent Agencyhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/onesource-talent.jpgOneSource Talent ACTING SCAM HOME PAGE2018-01-21T14:59:12+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2016/09/27/nine9-the-unagency-promises-to-stop-marketing-to-minors/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/kameron-badgers-headshot-sized-for-email-attachment.jpgKameron Badgers headshotThis is a typical actor's headshot -- it has his name at the bottom, and gives a casting director a good look at his face. His resume would be affixed to the back. That's where his agent's contact information, his "vital statistics" (age -- since he's a minor -- height, weight, sizes, etc.), credits, and unique skills are listed. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/kameron-badgers-headshot-july-2016-gray-maroon-smiling.jpgSample Headshot Kameron Badgers July 2016This is what casting directors are looking for in a headshot -- a closeup of the actor's face, their name, and an idea of their body shape. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/nine9-screen-cap.jpgNine9 The Unagency ApplicationI don't know who filled out this database screen, but it certainly wasn't anyone who knows my grandson very well! The birthdate listed for my grandson is wrong. The zip code listed for our home is wrong. I am listed as his "mom" or "Mother" -- a title neither of us would ever use as his mother is alive and quite well, thanks. The notes say that he's interested in modeling, something he has flat refused to consider despite a number of offers. I blacked out my personal email address. 2017-05-08T12:54:01+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2017/03/20/is-working-as-an-extra-worth-it/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/extras-holding-area.jpgColor Me You Extras in the holding areaExtras spend a lot of time waiting -- sometimes in nice holding areas like this one from the film Color Me You, sometimes under a bridge or by the side of a road. But they're paid for all the time they're on set -- including the wait time. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/rolling-in-it.jpgLA Weekly Article about Screen Extras2017-03-20T01:18:05+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2017/03/16/how-to-submit-a-dmca-notice-to-facebook-its-not-as-easy-as-updating-your-status/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/facebook-icons-multicolor-by-geralt-on-pixabay.jpgFacebook Icons multicolor by Geralt on Pixabayhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fb7.jpgReporting copyright issues on Facebookhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fb6.jpgCopyright reporting on Facebookhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/newfbfixed.jpgReporting plagiarism on Facebookhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fb4.jpgHow to report copyright violations on Facebookhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fb3.jpgHow to report copyright violations on Facebookhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fb2.jpgReporting copyright infringement on Facebookhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fb1.jpgReporting copyright infringement on Facebook2017-03-16T19:40:54+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2016/07/22/a-disabled-teens-caregiver-talks-about-periods/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/implanon.jpgImplanonThis photo of the Implanon injectable 3-year birth control device comes from the device's maker, Merck. 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But Bellicose Bill from "EA Customer Experience" kept telling me I couldn't possibly be seeing the Club Pogo member page. 2016-09-08T16:45:08+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2016/08/23/i-went-to-niagara-falls-my-only-souvenier-is-a-broken-wrist/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/image.jpegNiagara Falls2016-08-23T07:20:07+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2016/08/02/can-you-trust-online-reviews-sometimes/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/amazon-447033_1920.jpgAmazon Reviews2016-08-02T13:23:00+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2015/05/09/dallas-actors-beware-another-casting-site-scam-has-arrived/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/casting-360.jpgActors Beware2016-06-17T20:02:52+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/07/04/2297/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/kids-4u-tickets-page.gifKids 4U tickets pagehttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/just-for-kids-home-page.gifJust for Kids Home pagehttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/knife-aiming-at-kameron.jpgKnife aiming at KameronWorking child actors train, practice, and spend hours developing their skills -- just like sports stars. My grandson Kameron is learning to juggle knives -- and that is a 38" sharp weapon headed for his head. There's no shortcut to mastering real skills. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/director-and-camera-man-setting-up-for-a-scene-with-shane-and-kameron.jpgChild actors Kameron Badgers and Shane Shuma on setWorking with different directors, in different conditions, gives child actors valuable skills that will help in any career. My grandson Kameron Badgers and Shane Shuma are shown here wating while the crew sets up another scent in a TV pilot they filmed together.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/kameron-rehearsing-for-alexander.gifKameron Badgers rehearsing for a real audition.This is a screen capture of an audition video that Dallas acting coach Nancy Chartier shot for my 12-year-old grandson Kameron Badgers. 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I think it's the perfect outline for a content marketing strategy for nearly any business, especially a start-up or small business that needs to establish its brand. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/content-is-king-word-cloud.jpgContent is King Word Cloud2016-05-27T13:54:36+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2016/02/27/how-money-and-fame-have-changed-fanfiction/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fanfic-4.jpgPower/Rangershttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fanfic-3.jpgSuper Mario Makerhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fanfic-2.jpg50 Shades of Greyhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fanfic-1.jpgAxanarhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/axan.jpgAxanar2016-05-24T17:21:28+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2016/05/24/lights-camera-action-tips-for-first-time-company-video-spokesmen/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/white-shirt-on-video-monitor.jpgWhite Shirts tend to glow on videoHollywood Director/Producer Del Shores runs video workshops for actors on how to look their best on camera. 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But needy, chronically unhappy personalities can disrupt any workgroup -- pay attention, and weed out the most toxic employees as quickly as possible. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/office-worker-by-snapwiresnaps-ccl-from-pixabay.jpgOffice Worker by SnapwireSnaps CCL from PixabayUnhappy, negative people can poison a whole office. You can't spot them just by looking, but you can usually spot them quickly by listening to the constant stream of unhappy, negative comments they make. It's vital to take action quickly to change the behavior -- or remove the negative person -- especially in a start-up or small business. 2016-04-26T04:13:58+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2016/04/18/10-ways-to-attract-more-readers-to-your-business-blog-almost-overnight/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/the-hanged-man-p-n-elrod.jpgThe-Hanged-Man-P.-N.-ElrodWriting about a new book? Include a clear call to action like, "Click here to buy P.N. Elrod's fabulous new steam-punk mystery."https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blog-graphic.jpgBlog GraphicYou can dramtically improve your blog's readership over the long term by avoiding these common blogging mistakes -- and remembering these blogging best practices. 2016-04-24T03:13:36+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2016/04/02/10-best-rock-n-roll-covers/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/stairway-to-heaven.jpgStairway to Heaven2016-04-21T00:40:00+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/07/31/how-to-give-a-great-3-minute-pitch-to-investors/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/linda-working-the-crowd-with-david-kirkpatrick-of-marketing-sherpa.jpgLinda working the crowd with David Kirkpatrick of Marketing SherpaCarestarter CMO Linda Moroquin (left) took time after the pitch to talk with David Kirkpatrick, a Health Wildcatters Mentor and journalist, right after the company's pitch.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/lamarques-pitch-4.jpgLamarque's pitch 4Lamarque Polvado, CEO and founder of Carestarter, making his 3-minute pitch for a spot in the Health Wildcatters start-up accelerator program.2016-04-20T14:21:02+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2016/02/22/the-right-to-yelp-what-the-new-laws-mean-for-social-media-users/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/yelp-icon.jpgYelp Icon2016-04-18T17:43:06+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/12/09/are-casting-hub-its-cousins-fooling-would-be-child-stars/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/close-up-kameron-answering-bts-questions-best.jpgKameron Badgers on Set Ghede OriginsWhen my child is auditioning, I have the chance to see the script in advance, but I am not in the room during the audition. When he's on set, I am on set, too. One common complaint parents have about companies that prey on children's dreams is that they often separate kids and parents, and ask kids leading questions about whether their parents support their dreams and believe in their talent -- questions designed to set up potential conflicts if parents balk at paying their fees. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/best-kameron-miked-for-bts-footage.jpghttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/kameron-ashla-taylor-on-set.jpgGhede Origins film on set photoMy 12-year-old is one of three young actors cast in lead roles in a horror movie called Ghede Origins currently filming in Dallas. As with most of the films he works on, the casting notice was distributed to agents and acting coaches in the area, and he submitted a head shot and resume, followed by a live or taped audition. In this case, he also had a referral from the actor cast as his character's big sister, who takes classes with him from Dallas acting coach Nancy Chartier. None of the kids cast in this movie paid an Internet marketing company to help them get an agent, get auditions, or find casting notices. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/casting-call-the-hobbit.jpgCasting Call The HobbitPolice in New Zealand shut down an open casting call for The Hobbit on January 28, 2012 when more than 3,000 people clogged the area around the site. Truly open casting calls are exceedingly rare. When they are held, paid ads are seldom needed -- social media sites, news programs, and the Internet spread the word fast and free, with predictable results. 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You can uncheck that block to protect your friend's privacy. If you don't, you may be giving away information your friends would prefer was kept private -- without even the courtesy of asking their permission first. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/which-gemstone-32.jpgWhich Gemstone 3https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/which-gemstone-31.jpgFacebook quizzes pose privacy risksThis quiz asks only for your public profile information -- which is required in order for you to play -- and your email address. You can "uncheck" the permission for your email address. Always check for the locked symbol (shown in the red circle at the bottom of the image) that says the app is not allowed to post to Facebook for you if you want to keep your friends from being bombarded with your game scores and other spam from various apps. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/which-gemstone-3.jpgFacebook quizzes pose privacy risksMost games, apps, and quizzes on Facebook require access to your profile, but you can usually "uncheck" other permissions -- such as your email address. Note that this pop-up asks only for informationhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/which-gemstone-2.jpgFacebook Quizzes post privacy riskInstead of "continuing", click on "Edit the info you provide" to set permissions. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/which-gemstone-1.jpgFacebook Quizzes pose privacy risksWhen you "Login with Facebook" to take a quiz, it should open a pop-up where you can set permissions.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/facebook-apps-screen-7.jpgA Facebook quiz that risks your privacyOne of 19 Facebook quizzes on one of my friend's Facebook wall -- I blocked her name and profile photo. Quizzes like these can be fun, but it's important to understand that you're paying for them with your privacy -- and mine, too. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/editing-the-information-facebook-apps-get.jpgEditing the information Facebook apps getIf I want to try the "What animal will save your life?" quiz on Facebook, but I don't want to give away extra information, here are the steps I'd take to limit what details the app developer can see. Step 1: Click on "play". Step 2: Click on the button to limit their access to information. 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They do -- but the signs aren't always obvious. 2016-01-15T14:27:27+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2015/12/27/work-life-balance-or-work-life-integration/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/stressed-businessman.jpgStressed businessmanDon't let a stressful workday ruin your time at home. There are ways to improve almost any mood!2016-01-05T20:45:09+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/08/25/be-careful-how-you-phrase-an-online-review/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hands-on-keyboard-1.jpgHands on keyboard 1Think before you post a negative online review. You CAN be sued for what you write on Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Angie's List, or any other online review site. 2015-12-23T21:43:27+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/02/03/how-to-help-your-kid-win-a-science-fair/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/science-fair-2014.jpgScience Fair 2014Kameron Badgers working on the 6th grade science fair project that earned him the "grand prize" at his school science fair.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/contenders-2.jpgContenders 2https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/contenders-1.jpgContenders 1https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-school-science-fair-grand-prize-project.jpg2013 School Science Fair Grand Prize ProjectThe display that helped Kameron win his school's grand prize ribbon had three data tables -- his display for regionals has five. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/120208-samanthagarvey-president-hmed-5a_3803807700.jpg120208-SamanthaGarvey-president-hmed-5a_380;380;7;70;0Last year homeless teen Samantha Garvey was invited to the White House to explain her winning project to President Obama. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sciencefair1.jpgsciencefair1This creative third grader snagged a science fair ribbon for a simple taste test, in part because of the attractive boards. (Courtest of the Humble ISD.) https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/rv_science_potato_t670.jpgRV_science_potato_t670Brittany Whittington and Amber Monteer compared the grease content of various brands of potato chips for their 3rd place finish in the 2013 Missouri regional middle school science fair. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/regional-science-fair-boards-downsized-for-facebook.jpgRegional Science Fair Boards downsized for FacebookKameron's entry in the 2013 North Dallas Regional Science Fair, February 4, 2013. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/concentrating-on-regional-science-fair-boards-2013.jpgConcentrating on Regional Science Fair Boards 2013Just to be clear about who does what around here, this is the scene behind me as I post this -- Kameron is finishing his entry for the North Dallas Regional Fair. He already took the "grand prize" in his building science fair, and decided to completely re-do his presentation for Regionals. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/screenhunter_01-feb-03-14-13.gifScreenHunter_01 Feb. 03 14.132018-02-02T16:49:26+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2015/10/16/what-to-do-if-you-are-the-victim-of-revenge-porn/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/stop-porn-image.pngStop Porn imagehttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/yellow-womans-face-behind-code-by-geralt-on-pixabay.jpgFight Back Against Revenge Porn Image by Geralt2015-11-01T18:13:48+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2015/10/08/how-to-avoid-phone-scams-report-scammers/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/no-phone-scams-graphic.jpgNo Phone Scams Graphic by Clandestino Pixabay Creative Commons License2015-10-08T15:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2015/09/22/where-to-find-content-worth-sharing-on-social-media/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/globe-with-social-media-icons-by-geralt-on-pixabay.jpgGlobe with social media icons by Geralt on Pixabay2017-03-31T10:52:14+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2015/09/10/grandmas-chauffeur-service-busy-fall/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-cap-2.jpgKameron Badgers in Faith + Love + Hopehttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fhl-screen-caps.jpgKameron Badgers in Faith Hope Love14-year-old grandson Kameron Badgers had a guest starring role in a TV series for Christian teens called Faith + Love + Hope. 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Casting directors want "regular kids" -- not the overly made-up mannequins seen in child beauty pageants.2015-07-10T14:07:00+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/07/27/summer-in-the-city-part-3-final-post/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/lexington-avenue-street-fair-sunday-july-1.jpgLexington Avenue Street Fair Sunday July 1Street vendors at Lexington & 50th, July 1, 2012. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/villa-roma-pic.jpgVilla Roma pichttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/kameron-climbing-wall.jpgKameron climbing wallThe climbing wall was one of many reasons our 11-year-old wanted to stay at Villa Roma longer. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/july-4-fireworks-on-the-river.jpgJuly 4 fireworks on the riverThanks to a ship's captain who was pointed in the wrong direction, this is the only part of the July 4 fireworks show I saw. Hardly worth the $750 pricetag for the cruise that promised a gourmet meal and "spectacular" views -- especially when the food was awful besides. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/kameron-at-the-lion-king-2.jpgKameron at the Lion King 2We expected a live stage version of the Disney movie; that isn't what we saw, and we were (sadly) bored.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/gray-line-tour-of-manhattan-herald-square.jpgGray Line Tour of Manhattan Herald SquareOn the Grayline Tour Bus. Wish we hadn't wasted the time or money!https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/rebuilding-at-the-wtc-site-from-the-river-4.jpgRebuilding at the WTC Site from the river 4Rebuilding at the World Trade Center site, viewed from the river, July 2012. 2015-07-05T16:50:13+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/07/17/summer-in-the-city-part-2/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/kameron-with-the-time-ball.jpgKameron with the time ballThe Times Square Visitor's Center is home to the famous "time ball", dropped on New Year's Eve, and is a great starting point for any visit to the area. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/kid-in-the-iron-mask-2.jpgKid in the iron mask 2Ripley's "Torture Chamber" was popular with our 11-year-old. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/kamerons-abbey-road-experience-madame-toussauds-nyc.jpgKameron's Abbey Road experience Madame Toussaud's NYCKameron's Abbey Road experience Madame Tussaud's NYC. 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FOrman's book Albrek's Tomb; at left are two promotional photos featuring John Rhys-Davis as Gimli in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings. Are the similarities copyright infringement -- or racial stereotyping? 2015-06-27T23:28:33+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/10/15/5-things-parents-of-would-be-child-stars-need-to-know/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0104.jpgSetting up to tapeKameron is working with a director and photographer here, getting an audition taping set up. He'll be in costume, and "off book" (lines memorized, actions rehearsed) once they decide where and how to film it. Some taped auditions can be done at home -- most can't. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/kameron-with-jennifer-stone.jpgActors Kameron Badgers and Jennifer StoneMy 12-year-old grandson, Kameron Badgers, has the acting bug. 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That isn't how paying acting jobs are filled!https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/acting-photos.jpgActing PhotosMy grandson on set in three different roles. It cost us NOTHING to "submit" him for roles -- his agent does that at no cost. 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Three of my four dogs have earned "Canine Good Citizenship" awards for being well-behaved around people, in crowds, and small children: Jack, Jasmine, and Raglan. The fourth, Suchi, is a little fluff-ball that everybody wants to cuddle. However, Suchi (a black and white powder-puff who barely weighs 18 pounds) is an alpha female who doesn't like strangers, and is very protective of her territory. So we don't take Suchi out in public much. Our last alpha female" -- Dallas -- was a mixed breed Tibetan Terrier/Lhasa Apso who was great until the pain from cancer made her grumpy. It's my job as a responsible dog owner not to put my dogs in a place where they feel threatened.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/yellow-ribbon.jpgYellow Ribbon on Dog LeashSounds like a good idea -- but it isn't. It's being used by lawsuit-happy attorneys as an admission that the owner knows they have a dangerous dog.2019-02-06T08:05:40+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/06/25/planning-ahead-bastille-on-bishop-july-14/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kameron-at-bastille-on-bishop.jpgKameron Badgers at Bastille on BishopMy grandson, Kameron Badgers, is a juggler, clown and circus performer (and he is a working actor, too). This will be his third year at Bastille on Bishop -- he'll be performing his "juggling in the dark" routine with LED-lighted props after dark, and showing his skill on the rola-bola and "regular" juggling until sunset. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/alex-butterfield-photo-of-bastille-on-bishop.jpgAlex Butterfield photo of Bastille on BishopThis crowd shot of the 2012 Bastille on Bishop festival was taken by Dallas photographer Alex Butterfield. It's an event where the whole family can have a great time.2014-06-27T19:52:25+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/06/04/six-things-i-wish-id-learned-when-i-was-younger/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/close-up-horizontal-61-lit-candles.jpg61st Birthday Cake2014-06-11T07:57:31+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/05/20/new-sources-for-free-photos-images-for-bloggers/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/stock-free-images-with-required-credit-1.jpgStock Free Images with Required Credit 1https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/pixabay-sample-download-screen.jpgPixabay Sample Download Screenhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/shutterstock-free-image-of-the-week-camel-in-fancy-dress.jpgShutterstock free image of the week Camel in fancy dressRajasthan festive Indian camel by Banana Republic images. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/met-online-image.gifMet Online Image2014-09-22T17:55:49+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/05/12/im-proud-of-my-childs-warning-to-school-bullies/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dangerous-we-5_3_13-1.jpgKameron Badgers at Wallace Elementary Talen Show 2013https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/13-06-18-kameron-badgers-by-danny-fulgencio-0005.jpgDanny Fulgencio, Photographer2014-05-14T04:08:48+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/04/25/creating-a-home-work-space-what-i-did-right-and-wrong/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0323.jpgDSC_0323https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_03221.jpgDSC_0322https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0320.jpgDSC_0320https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0318.jpgDSC_0318https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0315.jpgDSC_0315https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0322.jpgBoy's BedroomAffordable built-ins are great for a laptop, building Lego models, working on science fair projects, and all kinds of art projects. One wall showcases his collection of signed movie photos and maps of all the places he has been or hopes to go. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/glass-fronted-victorian-bookcase.jpgGlass-Fronted Victorian BookshelfThis 8' by 8' Victorian glass-fronted bookshelf was once in a shop somewhere in England. Bought at a local auction for $500, it became a room divider to create a more private study area and block the view of the workspace from the entry foyer and dining room of the house.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/shelves-above-computer-freds-office-2.jpgShelves above computer Fred's office 2https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/freds-study-dark-image-w-light-on.jpgCustom StudyBuilt-in bookcases over storage units, a comfortable leather sofa, and shelves full of collectibles make this home office study perfect for the writer who built it.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0025.jpgHome OfficeBright sunlight, a view of the street, and a location adjacent to the kitchen make this workspace a center of activity -- just the way the user likes it.2014-04-25T17:15:03+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/04/16/good-news-on-casting-hubcasthub-refunds/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kameron-taping-audition-at-home-april-2014.jpgKameron Bagers taping an auditionMy 12-year-old grandson taping an audition in my dining room. His agent arranged the audition, reviewed the tape, and sent it to the casting director. He got a callback, and auditioned live for the director earlier this week. I did not pay anyone to "market" him to his agent, a casting director, or the film's director or production company.2014-04-24T13:55:46+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/12/06/thoughts-about-karma-payback/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/after-shopping-mona-lisa-with-purchases.jpgAfter Shopping https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/krystal-2-for-blog.jpgHeart Warrior's Journey 2It wasn't always easy -- she was tiny, wearing toddler clothes until second grade, and needed a feeding tube until she decided on her own that she didn't want it any more because kids at kindergarten teased her about it. From left, with her dad after one of his shows at Medieval Times. Top right, high school graduation. Center right, relaxing after a shopping spree. Lower right, summer in the Mediterranean. Once shy about her surgery scars, she turned down plastic surgery to minimize them when she was 16, announcing that they were part of who she was -- so she went out and bought a new bikini, and wore it every day that summer as she enjoyed the sunshine on the island of Majorca. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/krystal-one-for-blog.jpgHeart Warrior's Journey 1From left, this is my granddaughter after her Fontan -- the last of the major heart surgeries, three years after a doctor said she wouldn't survive. Top right, family photo with her new baby, her dad, and her little brother. (I'm attempting to hide behind my great grandson.) November 2013. Lower right, sweet 16 portrait. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/another-reason-im-not-going-out-today.jpgAnother reason I'm not going out todayhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/neighbors-house.jpgNeighbor's house2014-04-15T05:37:42+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/04/15/springtime-in-texas/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bluebonnets-2014-1.jpgBluebonnets 2014 https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/wildflowers-2014.jpgSpring WIldflowers 2014https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/full-moon-over-bluebonets-2014.jpgFull Moon Over Bluebonets 2014https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bluebonnets-2014-2.jpgBluebonnets 2014 2014-04-15T05:05:01+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/04/06/dallas-area-resources-for-actors/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0061.jpgExtras for Gallows RoadExtras show up in all kinds of movie & TV scenes. Gallows Road, starring Kevin Sorbo and Ernie Hudson, used extras from age 3 to 74 during filming earlier this year in Aledo, Texas.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kameron-badgers-headshot-march-2014-for-lm-talent-website.jpgKameron Badgers Headshot A headshot is just that -- a tightly cropped image that shows the casting director what the actor looks like, freckles and all. Every actor needs one good generic VERY up close headshot (photo cropped at top of hair; crop almost to ears but allow some hair to show; bottom of frame at collarbone or mid chest), and a full body shot that shows your body type. Over time, you’ll want to add several gallery photos showing different expressions and ‘looks’ and several good quality on-set photos.2014-04-07T10:25:44+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/03/29/internet-trolls-safety-why-im-posting-less-often/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/suchi-april-2014-head-shot.jpgSuchi April 2014 2014-03-30T01:21:38+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/01/24/why-more-people-dont-go-to-the-dallas-arts-district/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/screenhunter_01-jan-24-12-27.gifAT&T Performing Arts Center Ad2014-03-02T23:33:39+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/03/02/casting-hub-another-look-at-the-dollars-and-sense/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/kameron-with-jennifer-stone.jpgActors Kameron Badgers and Jennifer StoneMy grandson, Kameron Badgers, took a workshop earlier this year with former Disney actress Jennifer Stone ("Harper" from The Wizards of Waverly Place). A conversation with Jennifer's mom about the dollars and sense of moving to LA to work for Disney was an eye-opening experience for me. Like Kameron, Jennifer started out taking acting classes in Dallas before moving to Los Angeles with her mom at 14 when she was cast by Disney. 2014-03-02T07:07:02+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/02/24/is-casthub-tv-a-casting-hub-spin-off-is-it-legit/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kameron-in-make-up-chair-for-attick-scene-4-best.jpgKameron Badvers in make-up for Ghede OriginsDallas child actor Kameron Badgers was a principal in Ghede Origins, a horror film currently in post production. To get your child from acting class to the make-up chair on a major film production shouldn't cost you a dime. Pay for training, headshots, video demo reels -- and find the right local agent to help them get auditions. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kameron-and-kevin-sorbo-on-set-gallows-road-landscape.jpgKameron Badgers and Kevin Sorbo on set Gallows Road What do I know about helping a child actor's dreams come true? Not a lot -- my 12-year-old has been in "the business" for just under 2 years, and has filmed 6 movies and 2 TV shows in that time. This is a shot of him on the set of Gallows Road (he was an extra on that one) with Kevin Sorbo. But what I do know is that it costs nothing to submit child actors to legitimate agents or casting directors, and we did not pay a listing service or advertising service to help Kameron get his amazing SAG-franchised talent agent, and we've paid nothing for the auditions or roles he's gotten. In fact, his college fund is nicely fatter for the work he's put in -- he'll be paying taxes this year for the first time. 2015-12-03T19:12:53+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/02/14/heckertys-valentine-the-best-valentine-for-kids-ever/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/hercertys-valentine-cover.jpgHercerty's Valentine Cover2014-02-14T14:53:27+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/01/07/how-to-help-your-child-win-a-science-fair-updated-for-2014/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/regional-boards-photo-for-ms-mccoy.jpg2014 6th Grade Regional Science Fair Project DisplayFor the regional science fair (scheduled for February 3, 2014 in our area), our 12-year-old took the judges' comments from his school fair to heart, and completely revanped his project display. It took him two full days to revise and rework his display. This 6' tall display (the rules allow a 9' display, but he can't carry one that big by himself -- he's only 4'8" tall) is the result. He is sure it is better organized and easier to read than the original, and he added an explanation for one of his data tables which shows an anomaly in the graph. 2016-01-07T01:25:03+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/02/03/a-big-day-for-a-12-year-old-a-tv-pilot-science-fair-magnet-school/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2nd-place-regional-science-fair-2014-best.jpg2nd place regional science fair 2014 Best2014-02-05T19:30:16+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/01/21/dont-be-stupid-pr-pitch-mistakes-journalists-really-hate/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/myprgenie-six-steps.gifMyPRGenie Six Steps2014-01-21T15:47:20+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/01/15/the-definitive-guide-to-secure-mobile-printing/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/breezy-ebook-cover.jpgBreezy ebook cover2014-06-17T14:48:04+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/06/02/marketing-tip-drop-people-who-sue-you-from-your-lists/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/more-hope-cottage-spam.jpgMore Hope Cottage SpamSince publishing this blog post two days ago, I have (a) submitted a web form on the Hope Cottage web site (b) sent four Twitter DM's to people claiming to represent Hope Cottage on Twitter (c) left voice mail at the agency and (d) published this complaint. So what do I get today? Another piece of offensive spam mail from Hope Cottage.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/leg-braces-feeding-tubes.jpgleg braces & feeding tubesThe lies Hope Cottage told me & my adoptive parents had consequences for generations. This is my son and granddaughter -- she adored her dad, hated the leg brace & feeding tube she needed after a stroke that could have been prevented if the adoption agency had told the truth.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/hope-cottage-birthday-card-on-60th.jpgHope Cottage birthday card on 60thHand-signed birthday card from strangers at Hope Cottage. Marketing tip: After someone sues you, don't waste your time on cheery birthday greetings.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/hope-cottage-birthday-card-on-60th-exterior.jpgHope Cottage birthday card on 60th exterior60th Birthday card from Dallas Adoption Agency Hope Cottage2014-06-06T23:54:22+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2014/01/07/2013-kyoto-prize-laureate-dr-robert-heath-dennard/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/a-toast-from-hih-to-robert-dennard.jpgHIH Princess Takamado and Dr. Robert H. DennardHer Imperial Highness Princess Takamado was the official hostess for the 2013 Kyoto Prize Reception. Dr. Robert Dennard was impressed with her knowledge of science and technology, and said she was a wonderful hostess who was very kind to the honorees.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/robert-and-jane-dennard-dancing-at-the-iperial-palace-in-tokyo-2.jpgRobert and Jane Dennard dancing at the 2013 Kyoto Prize ReceptionDr. Robert Dennard wrote to his neices and nephews that, "Jane and I could not believe that we had the dance floor with this wonderful large band pretty much all to ourselves. Go Jane!" Don't they look like the couple everyone hopes they will be as they grow old together?https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/robert-and-jane-dennard-dancing-at-the-imperial-palace-in-tokyo.jpgRobert and Jane Dennard dancing at the reception for Kyoto Prize Laureates.Robert and Jane Dennard enjoying a dance together during the reception for 2013 Kyoto Prize Laureates.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rhd_no-signature.jpgDr. Robert Heath Dennard 2013 Kyoto Prize Laureate, Advanced TechnologyDr. Robert Heath Dennard 2013 Kyoto Prize Laureate, Advanced Technology2014-01-07T21:59:12+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/12/31/hire-a-babysitter-grandmas-advice-for-young-moms/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/irresponsible-mom-on-tongariro.jpgIrresponsible Mom on TongariroScreen capture from Desmond Down's video of the mother hiking a mountain pass with a small baby in a carrier. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/baby-on-back.jpgMom painting with baby on backIs the paint being used in this photo non-toxic? Is the room ventilated? Is this mom just doing it herself -- or is she taking an infant that small to work with her? I have no clue -- and the photographer who posted the photo on Flickr doesn't give me a hint. But, seriously, wouldn't it be better to do the home improvement with baby safely at grandma's house or down the block with a reliable babysitter? https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mom-ignoring-kids-on-waterfront.jpgMom ignoring kids on waterfrontThe Wall Street Journal says non-fatal accidents involving toddlers are up 12% in the years since smartphones became popular, and many doctors blame parents who are distracted by their cell phones.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mt-ngauruhoe-in-the-tongariro-national-park-used-for-mt-doom.jpgmt ngauruhoe in the tongariro national park used for mt. doomMt. Ngauruhoe was the stand-in for Mt. Doom in the Lord of the Rings movies. It's a beautiful, wild and desolate place. But it's no place for babies or small children.2014-02-14T14:41:18+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/12/12/how-to-increase-traffic-for-your-blog-what-worked-for-me/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0092.jpgGrand Prize Science Fair Project 2013The grand prize in the Wallace Elementary School Science Fair in 2013 went to a project titled "Popcorn Crazy" that answered the question: Why doesn't all of the popcorn pop? https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/blog-traffic-comparison.jpgBlog Traffic ComparisonWhen this blog first started in 2011, I had zero traffic. So I tested a theory that publishing an SEO-optimized press release along with a blog post would boost traffic. This table shows what happened to blog traffic when a post was supported with a press release -- and when it wasn't. Each post received the same SEO and social media support.2014-01-07T09:27:45+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/12/03/why-great-authors-are-turning-to-kickstarter/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vf-2.jpgP.N. Elrod's Vampire Files P.N. Elrod's Vampire FIles Novels feature undead PI Jack Fleming -- whose first case was solving his own murder.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dragon-witch-and-railroad-graphic.jpgThe Dragon, the Witch and the Railroad by Elizabeth Ann ScarboroughThe graphic for Elizabeth Ann Scarborough’s new Seashell Archives novel, The Dragon, The Witch and the Railroad, is © 2013 Karen Gillmore. Used for editorial illustration with permission, all other rights reserved by Karen Gillmore.2013-12-12T18:48:47+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/11/20/invented-here-tedx-at-the-winspeare-opera-house-dec-6/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/lamarque-polvado-head-shot-1.jpgLamarque Polvado Lamarque Polvado, CEO of CareStarter and Founder of the Connections Project.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tedx-turtle-creed-women-graphic.jpgTedX Turtle Creed Women Graphic2013-12-03T19:12:43+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/11/13/survey-says-dont-make-these-survey-mistakes/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cartoonstock-survey-cartoon.jpgCartoonStock survey cartoon2014-01-31T16:54:19+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/10/29/social-media-and-online-privacy-did-we-celebrate-too-soon/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ipad-with-zag-keyboard-sitting-on-desk.jpgiPad with Zag KeyboardTablets are taking over -- and who owns the tablet or pays for the tablet's Internet access -- can make a big difference to the privacy rights associated with social media passwords and accounts. 2013-11-11T20:24:37+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/05/13/the-world-at-night/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/southern_cross.jpgsouthern_crossThe Southern Cross, as seen from Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand. I stayed up all night trying to get a decent night sky photo, and this is my best effort -- which clearly demonstrates why I didn't enter The World at Night contest! But it makes me smile!2013-10-11T15:21:57+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/10/11/copyright-infringement-plagiarism-and-client-demands/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/morgan-and-cody-2.jpgMorgan and Cody Did you know that public performances where music is used require the payment of a performance license fee -- even if the performers are students performing in a student show? It's true, and there's no defense if you post a video of the performance on YouTube and the copyright owners come after you for damages. Note: no copyright violation was alleged for the trapeze performance of Morgan McKinnon and Cody Fitts pictured here -- but videos of another pair of trapeze artists in the same show were removed because of an alleged copyright violation.)2015-10-04T00:04:34+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/08/16/are-you-a-professional-writer-would-the-irs-agree/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/study-photo.jpgStudy photoMy husband and I hired a top interior designer to create a custom home office complete with designer furnishings, antique light fixtures, framed memorabilia, collectibles and three walls of built-in bookshelves. Because most of the designer touches weren’t necessary business expenses, they weren’t deductible. The cost of the dedicated Internet connection and phone line, extra power outlets, and new computer gear are treated as deductible expenses under multi-year business depreciation rules. We deduct the costs of operating our home office each year. 2015-05-08T12:35:40+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/07/16/five-rules-of-content-marketing/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/tools-used-for-content-marketing.pngTools used for content marketingContent marketing takes many forms, as seen in the survey results from a 2011 survey by The Distributed Marketing Blog. 2013-07-08T09:03:02+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/07/23/five-things-to-do-after-each-press-release/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/myprgenie-white-paper.jpgMyPRGenie White Paper2013-07-08T09:01:40+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/07/24/5-rules-for-effective-social-media-marketing/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/social-media-explained-6da97bc.jpgSocial-media-explained-6da97bc2013-07-07T16:39:27+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/08/14/the-legal-dos-and-donts-of-social-media/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/judge-caricature-from-shawn-tuma-presentation.jpgJudge caricature from Shawn Tuma PresentationThis caricature from attorney Shawn E. Tuma's presentation on social media law is funny -- but the consequences of losing a lawsuit because of a careless social media post are anything BUT funny. 2013-07-07T16:28:02+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/08/18/judge-says-facebook-privacy-settings-trump-4th-amendment/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/4th-amendment.jpg4th Amendment2013-07-07T16:27:14+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/08/18/relying-on-the-kindness-of-strangers/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/streetcar-named-desire.jpgStreetcar named Desire2013-07-07T16:26:01+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/09/04/5-facebook-business-page-tips-and-tools/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dads-new-facebook-portrait.jpgDad's new Facebook portraitLive streaming video, easier page layout options, and faster editing are some of the new Facebook tools available for business page administrators and individual users. 2013-07-07T16:25:13+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/09/23/dont-call-it-a-cell-phone-just-call-it-a-trackable-tether/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dsc_0569.jpgDSC_0569The iPad killers after the crime. 2013-07-07T16:24:18+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/10/04/the-invisible-rabbit-comes-to-dallas/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dick-monday-in-harvey.jpgDick Monday in HarveyDick Monday stars as Elwood P. Dowd in the Level Ground Arts theatre production of "Harvey". 2013-07-07T16:18:15+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/10/15/5-tips-on-writing-clickable-headlines/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/headlines.jpgHeadlines2013-12-05T07:05:34+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/11/13/advice-from-a-reluctant-stage-grandma/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kameron-head-shot-5_0225_small.jpgKameron Head Shot 5_0225_Smallhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kameron-performing-montage-1.jpgKameron Performing Montage 1Upper left, Kameron as "Oscar", a character in an upcoming film called "Finding Serenity", Kameron on the set of a PSA for a local children's charity, Kameron performing at a street fair (that's me looking exhausted in the heat, sitting on the ground behind him), performing on the silks in Cirque Mon Amour, and in a promo shot for Circue Banquiste. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ian-duncan-linda-kameron-montage.jpgIan Duncan Linda Kameron MontageFrom upper left, talent agent extradorinaire Linda McAlister (no relation), grandson Ian McAlister in one of his award-winning UIL competition performances, grandon Duncan McAlister getting ready for a live medieval stunt show and posing with a pair of rodeo princesses after taking third in his 1st rodeo, and grandson Kameron on stage in a community theatre rehearsal.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/geoff-on-various-sets-and-locations-5-photo-montage.jpgGeoff on various sets and locations 5 photo montageMy son, stuntman and actor Geoff McAlister on various film sets and locations around the world. Geoff didn't start his career until he was 20. (Thank goodness!)2013-07-07T16:16:36+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/12/05/do-my-numbers-define-me/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/social_media_guru-f918bc5.jpgSocial_Media_Guru-f918bc52013-07-07T16:14:34+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/12/07/google-held-liable-in-court-for-libelous-search-results/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/google-logo-for-blog.jpgGoogle logo for blog2013-07-07T16:12:37+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/12/10/who-owns-your-online-assets-after-you-die/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bruce-willis-madame-tussauds.jpgBruce WIllis Madame Tussaud'sActor Bruce Willis (this is a snapsot of a wax figure of him at Madame Taussad's) reportedly considered suing iTunes over the right to will his $10,000 iTunes library to his heirs, but no suit was actually filed.2013-07-07T16:11:40+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/12/14/branding-rituals-that-transcend-marketing/2013-07-07T16:10:57+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2012/12/23/my-christmas-circus-cirque-banquiste/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/hula-hoop-artist-jessie-patterson-1.jpgHula Hoop Artist Jessie Patterson (1)15-year-old hula hoop artist Jesse Patterson. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/fanny-kerwich.jpgFanny KerwichLone Star Circus Founder and Director, Fanny Kerwish. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jesse-patterson-hula-hoop-artist-portrait-2-by-paul-armstrong.jpgJesse Patterson Hula Hoop Artist Portrait 2 by Paul ArmstrongJesse Pattersonhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/slappy-and-monday-water-gag-640-x-427.jpgSlappy and Monday Water Gag 640 X 427Slappy & Monday, our favorite clowns. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/cartoon-poodles-1.jpgCartoon Poodles Cartoon Poodles, Poodles, Poodle Act,Chile's Cartoon Poodleshttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/rolla-bolla-05.jpgRolla Bolla 05Kirill Rebkovets on the rola-bolahttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gordoon.jpgGordoonMr. Gordoonhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/lizmikel.jpgLizMikelMistress of Merriment, Actrsss Liz Mikelhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/juggling-head-shot_websize.jpgJuggling Head Shot_websize11-year-old juggler Kameron Badgers https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/lone-star-circus-banquiste-logo.jpgLone Star Circus Banquiste Logo2013-07-07T16:06:58+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2013/01/07/reviewer-wins-loses-latest-online-review-lawsuit/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/angies-list-screen-shot-from-flickr.jpgANgie's List Screen Shot from 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Me neither. http://flic.kr/p/4BvkZz2013-03-10T20:58:35+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/04/12/ky-judge-rules-lawyers-cant-speak-freely/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/mouth-taped-shut-image.jpgMouth Taped Shut imagehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/mediaflex/4638064448/2013-03-10T20:58:34+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/04/13/getting-to-wow/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/central-market-shopping-bag.jpgCentral Market SHopping Bag2013-03-10T20:58:32+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/04/15/the-times-they-are-a-changin-again/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bob-dylan1.jpgBob DylanBob Dylan, 1971, New York City.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bob-dylan.jpgBob DylanBob Dylan, "The Times Are A Changin'", Woody Guthrie Memorial Concert, Carnegie Hall.2013-03-10T20:58:30+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/04/18/online-chat-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/poster_goodbadugly12.jpgposter_goodbadugly122013-03-10T20:58:29+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/04/25/the-ballad-of-john-lennon-and-the-copyright-troll/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/cave-troll-on-wellington-building-copy.jpgCave Troll at Te Papa in Wellington, NZCopyright trolls are like this cave troll outside the Te Papa museum in Wellington, NZ: poised to drop a hammer on the unsuspecting at any moment. I shot this photo in June, 2004, on the street outside Te Papa Tongarewa (the national museum of New Zealand). The troll is by Weta Workshops, and is from The Fellowship of the Ring. 2013-03-10T20:58:23+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/04/25/federal-judges-shrinking-copyright-troll/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/troll.jpgTroll2013-03-10T20:58:21+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/04/27/having-your-say-without-losing-your-shirt/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/shirts-on-a-clothesline1.jpgShirts on a clotheslinehttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/shirts-on-a-clothesline.jpgShirts on a clotheslinehttp://flic.kr/p/6B8zkt2013-03-10T20:58:19+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/05/02/go-google-yourself/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/danny-sullivan-search-engine-land.jpgDanny Sullivan Search Engine LandSearch engine guru Danny Sullivan posted his Profile page on Flickr. http://flic.kr/p/7F3S9a2013-03-10T20:58:16+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/05/03/please-dont-feed-the-trolls/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/troll-weta-workshop.jpgTroll Weta WorkshopOK, so it's an Orc and not a Troll. But I didn't photograph any of the trolls on our visit to the WETA Workshop in Wellington, NZ. Please don't feed the trolls (or Orcs) anyway!2013-03-10T20:58:15+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/05/05/free-webinar-may-19-digital-and-social-media-compliance-rules-of-the-road/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/social-media-pix.jpgSocial Media pix2013-03-10T20:58:14+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/05/09/who-should-pay-the-copyright-police/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/mountie-outside-parliament-hill.jpgMountie outside parliament hillThis illustration of a Mountie outside Parliament Hill was illustrated by Jack Mathew, and is used under a Creative Commons license, http://www.flickr.com/photos/ninazed/5677850899/2013-03-10T20:57:08+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/05/11/does-can-spam-apply-to-social-media/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/facebook-logo1.jpegFacebook logohttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/facebook-logo.jpegFacebook logohttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/facebook-grievance-cartoon.jpgFacebook grievance cartoon2013-03-10T20:57:06+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/05/13/complaining-the-2011-way/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/facebook-grievance-cartoon1.jpgFacebook grievance cartoonLicensed from Cartoonstock.com. 2013-03-10T20:57:04+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/05/16/teen-arrested-in-facebook-hot-girls-rating-not-the-first-or-last/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/screenhunter_01-may-15-12-022.gifScreenHunter_01 May. 15 12.02Volunteering for a "hot or not" app on Facebook is one thing -- rating sex acts allegedly performed by underage girls is quite different.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/screenhunter_01-may-15-12-021.gifScreenHunter_01 May. 15 12.02Volunteering for a "hot or not" app on Facebook is not the same thing as posting ratings of underage girls allegedly performing sex acts without their knowledge. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/screenhunter_01-may-15-12-02.gifScreenHunter_01 May. 15 12.022013-03-10T20:57:01+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/05/20/senate-poised-to-change-the-rules-of-the-road-for-marketers/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/john-mccain1.jpgJohn McCainhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/john-kerry-headshot1.jpgJohn Kerry Headshothttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/jay-rockefeller1.jpgJay Rockefellerhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/john-mccain.jpgJohn McCainhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/jay-rockefeller.jpgJay Rockefellerhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/john-kerry-headshot.jpgJohn Kerry Headshot2013-03-10T20:56:55+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/05/23/complying-with-rules-when-words-have-two-meanings/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/led-zeppelin-page_plant-close-up1.jpgLed Zeppelin Page_Plant Close UpJimmy Paige, Robert Plant, 1970, Dallas Memorial Auditorium, Copyright Deb McAlister, All Rights Reserved.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/led-zeppelin-page_plant-close-up.jpgCelebrity photos can drive traffic but increase bounce rateI used this photo I took in 1970 of Jimmy Paige and Robert Plant to illustrate a blog post. Traffic went through the roof -- but so did my bounce rate. Illustrations need to be relevant to the blog's overall content -- this one isn't relevant to my blog, although I love showing it off. Photo copyright 1970-2011, Deb McAlister; all rights reserved. Do not reuse or repost without written permission. 2013-03-10T20:56:52+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/05/25/managing-social-media-risk/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/risk-tombstone-sleepy-hollow-cemetery-ny.jpgRisk tombstone Sleepy Hollow Cemetery NYRisk family plot, Sleepy Hollow, NY http://flic.kr/p/5VubGe2013-03-10T20:56:48+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/05/27/dont-hire-a-social-media-expert/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/haro-logo.jpgHARO Logohttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/no-one-knows-youre-a-dog1.gifNo one knows you're a dogCartoon: Gary Moneysmith, all rights reserved. Shared using links from Social Media Work & Life.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/no-one-knows-youre-a-dog.gifNo one knows you're a dog2013-03-10T20:56:46+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/05/30/memorial-day-remember-the-heroes/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/third-cavalry-placing-flags-at-arlington.jpgThird Cavalry Placing Flags at Arlington2013-03-10T20:56:46+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/01/facebook-and-twitter-are-not-your-friends/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/facebook-cartoon.jpgFacebook cartoonhttp://flic.kr/p/9GUeg62013-03-10T20:56:44+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/06/10-guidelines-for-drafting-your-first-social-media-policy/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/no-one-knows-youre-a-dog2.gifNo one knows you're a dog2013-03-10T20:56:40+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/08/5-things-b2b-marketers-need-to-know-about-twitter/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/first-church-of-twitter.jpgFirst Church of Twitterhttp://flic.kr/p/5JUo432013-03-10T20:56:39+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/10/who-owns-your-linkedin-profile/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/linked-in-logo.jpgLinked in Logohttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/social-crm-drawing.jpgSocial CRM drawing2013-03-10T20:56:37+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/13/how-to-deliver-happiness/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tony-hseih.jpgTony HseihZappo's CEO Tony Hseih signing copies of his best-seller. 2013-03-10T20:56:35+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/15/whats-a-copyright-worth/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/copyright-symbol-made-of-jigsaw-puzzle-pieces.jpgCopyright sign made of jigsaw puzzle pieces separated2013-03-10T20:56:34+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/17/drawing-the-line-between-personal-and-professional-social-media/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/distribion-limra-socialware-logos.jpgDistribion LIMRA Socialware Logos2013-03-10T20:56:32+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/20/training-step-one-in-preparing-for-a-social-media-crisis/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/facebook-grievance-cartoon.jpgFacebook grievance cartoon2013-03-10T20:56:05+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/20/technogranny-copyright-and-social-media-rules/2013-03-10T20:56:02+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/21/facebook-juror-faces-jail-defendent-goes-free/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/courtroom.jpgCourtroom2013-03-10T20:56:00+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/24/secrets-of-social-media-revealed-in-1966/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/craig-nelson-resized-smaller.jpgCraig NielsenFlotsam and Jetsam drummer Craig Nielsen -- a social media influencer with a global fan base and wide-ranging interests. 2013-03-10T20:55:58+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/27/social-email-a-new-role-for-an-old-favorite/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/microsoft-linkedin-for-outlook1.jpgMicrosoft LinkedIn for Outlookhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/microsoft-linkedin-for-outlook.jpgMicrosoft LinkedIn for Outlook2013-03-10T20:55:56+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/29/twitter-101-five-steps-to-a-great-twitter-experience/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/all-the-worlds-a-twitter.jpgAll the world's a twitterPete Simon posted this drawing of a man hiding from a world that seems to be all atwitter on his blog.2013-03-10T20:55:54+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/06/30/me-on-fox-news-oh-my/2013-03-10T20:55:52+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/07/01/exceeding-the-expectations-of-large-customers/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2010_04_19_orangutans-at-nestle.png2010_04_19_orangutans-at-nestlePhoto copyright 2010 by Mark Edwards; used with permission.2013-03-10T20:55:51+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/07/02/we-hold-these-truths-celebrating-american-independence/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/reading-the-declaration-of-independence.jpgReading the Declaration of Independence2013-03-10T20:55:49+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/07/05/ecpa-shows-its-age-as-google-wi-spy-lawsuit-proceeds/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/privacy_pah1.jpgprivacy_pahhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/privacy_pah.jpgprivacy_pah2013-03-10T20:55:45+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/07/06/drawing-the-line-online-personal-vs-professional-speech/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/personal-vs-professional.jpgPersonal vs. professionalDividing your online activities cleanly into personal or professional "speech" is anything but easy. And if you work in a regulated industry, it can be darn near impossible. 2013-03-10T20:55:41+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/07/08/managing-the-9-hula-hoop-to-do-list/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/9-hula-hoops.jpg9 Hula Hoops2013-03-10T20:55:40+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/07/11/the-six-strikes-plan-that-could-shut-down-your-business/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/riaa-copyright2.jpgRIAA Copyrighthttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/riaa-copyright1.jpgRIAA Copyrighthttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/riaa-copyright.jpgRIAA Copyright2013-03-10T20:55:38+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/07/13/google-hoopla-hiding-a-real-danger/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/google2-51905431.jpggoogle2-5190543This image was provided by Google to journalists and bloggers writing about the service. No copyright notice was provided, but I assume it is (C) 2011 Google.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/google2-5190543.jpggoogle2-5190543This icon was provided by Google to journalists & bloggers writing about the launch of Google+; there was no copyright notice on the file I received, but I assume it's the property of Google.2013-03-10T20:55:36+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/07/15/half-of-u-s-employees-admit-to-ignoring-social-media-policies/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/social-media-policy.pngSocial Media POlicy2013-03-10T20:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/07/18/70-year-old-grandma-fights-porn-download-charge/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/free-wifi-cartoon1-598x435.jpgfree-wifi-cartoon1-598x4352013-03-10T20:55:31+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/07/20/managing-your-online-reputation-the-basics/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/foursquare-checkin.jpgFoursquare checkin2013-03-10T20:55:29+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/07/22/life-is-merrier-with-a-tibetan-terrier/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/dallas-freddie-brother-sister.jpgDallas & Freddie Brother & SisterFreddie & Dallashttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/freddie-with-chik-fil-a-cow.jpgFreddie with Chik Fil A CowFreddiehttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/raglan-and-jack-may-2011.jpgRaglan and Jack May 2011Raglan and Jackhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/jack-9_09.jpgJack 9_09Jackhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/jasmine-reading-catalog-8x10.jpgJasmine reading Catalog 8X10Jasminehttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/deb-waco.jpgDeb & WacoMe and Waco -- someone asked why I didn't post a photo of myself on this blog, so here it is.https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/waco-before-adoption.jpgWaco before adoptionWacohttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/dallas-watching-the-christmas-tree-2004.jpgDallas watching the Christmas Tree 2004Dallas at Christmastimehttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/dallas-dancing.jpgDallas dancinghttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/freddie-friend.jpgFreddie & friendFreddie 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(My husband and I have three good looking adult sons, and I'm sure the others will show up on this blog sooner or later.)https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/geoff-at-full-gallop.jpgGeoff McAlister at full gallopThis is a shot of my son, stunt man and actor Geoff McAlister, taken on the set of a movie. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/geoff-me-at-excalibur-with-horse.jpgGeoff & Me at Excalibur with HorseMe and Geoff after a show at the Excalibur. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/geoff-with-michael-jackson.jpgGeoff with Michael JacksonYes, that's really the king of pop, when he brought his kids to meet the knights at the Excalibur. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sierra-in-shadow.jpgSierra in ShadowSierra in shadow -- isn't this a gorgeous animal? https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/geoff-as-the-yellow-knight.jpgStunt performer Geoffrey McAlister Period costumes that can’t be worn on the street may be tax deductible – but most wardrobe purchases are not deductible. 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All of the horse's costume is tax deductible, as are the medieval weapons Geoff has purchased over the years. https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/geoff-as-the-green-knight-losing.jpgGeoff as the Green Knight -- Losinghttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/geoff-with-some-cast-members-from-mexican-medieval-show.jpgGeoff with some cast members from Mexican Medieval Showhttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/geoff-as-the-blue-knight.jpgGeoff as the Blue Knighthttps://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/closeup-of-geoff-in-spain-2.jpegCloseup of Geoff in Spain 2Geoff McAlister2014-10-31T16:02:54+00:00monthlyhttps://debmcalister.com/2011/09/26/granny-successfully-fights-porn-download-charge/https://debmcalister.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/steele.jpgSteeleChicago law firm Steele Hansmeier has a flash banner on its website www.wefightpiracy.com that explains its approach to file-sharing 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