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"The Flyboys" Movie Review 2008-05-01 10:24:00 “The Flyboys
” Movie Review
by Michael Aaron GallagherRating: 5 Stars (Out of 5 Stars)“The Flyboys” is one of those action-adventure movies that somehow makes you feel like a kid again. But you don’t have to be a 12 year-old boy to enjoy the original story, the intense action scenes, the witty dialogue, and the incredibly gripping cinematography.The best part is Writer/Director Rocco DeVilliers miraculously did on a small $2 Million Dollar budget, what so many big Hollywood movie studios fail to do with much more. He made a family film that takes you back to your childhood. “The Flyboys” reminds you of what it means to be a true friend, to do what’s right even when the odds are against you, and what it really means to be a hero.“The Flyboys” captivates and entertains audi
Opening Night at the 2008 Syracuse International Film Festival 2008-04-28 08:25:00 “Opening Night
at the 2008 SyracuseInternational
Film Festival
”By Michael Aaron GallagherIf there’s one thing that can bring out a crowd, it’s a good movie and some famous faces. The opening night celebration for the 2008 Syracuse International Film Festival was a tremendous success, as a sold-out audience filled the Palace Theater to watch “The Flyboys,” directed by Rocco DeVilliers and starring actors Stephen Baldwin and Tom Sizemore.The night began with live instrumental music and special entertainment. Among the featured guests for the evening was actor Stephen Baldwin and writer/director Rocco DeVilliers, both of whom answered questions and signed autographs after the screening of their movie.This year marked the fifth anniversary of the film festival, which brings togeth
Kina Grannis: Sincerely, Me (Album Review) 2008-04-23 10:12:00 "Kina Grannis: Sincerely, Me (Album
Review)"by Michael Aaron GallagherRating: 5 Stars (Out of 5 Stars)If I could have one person write the soundtrack for my life (besides Bob Dylan) it would now be Kina Grannis. No other singer, songwriter, or band has so completely captivated my imagination with both melody and lyrics. In fact, if I had to name a single favorite song written by Kina, I wouldn’t be able to do it.Overall, she has been such an incredible addition to my music collection that I have tirelessly promoted her to friends, family, and complete strangers. And the best part is there’s nothing in it for me. I don’t make any money promoting her music on my web sites, in my articles, or from my album reviews. I just truly enjoy listening to her songs, and I want other people to kn Read more:Album Review
Enriching the World Campaign 2008-04-16 09:48:00 “Enriching the WorldCampaign
”by Michael Aaron GallagherI made a personal commitment when I launched my new web site that I would use my platform to continue to promote awareness for important global issues. More importantly, I want to use the opportunity I am given to encourage people to take a moment to support charitable causes by volunteering or by writing a check to help these organizations continue their important work. It only takes a moment to change someone’s life forever.As a part of my “Enriching the World Campaign,” I will be featuring links to non-profit organizations, and occasionally writing articles about selected charities. This month, the featured organization is one that I have been personally involved with as a volunteer for many years. I know firsthand that t
M&M's Are the Best Way to Stay Famous 2008-04-16 09:40:00 “M&M’s Are the Best Way to Stay Famous
”by Michael Aaron GallagherWell, it’s official. I am an M&M. Last year, when the company launched the web site , allowing customers to create their own M&M version of themselves, I did it. And now, that photograph of me as a blue M&M is featured in the photo galleries of my social networking sites.The brilliant element of M&M’s marketing strategy is that they offer something fun (the entertainment factor), while at the same time providing an advertising reminder of the classic chocolate candy. The best part is it only takes a couple of minutes to make yourself an M&M, and to choose the attributes that best describe your personality.But M&M innovation doesn’t stop there. If you are looking for the perfect gift, yo
Take Your Flight Into Your Own Hands 2008-04-08 10:47:00 “Take Your Flight
Into Your Own Hands
”by Michael Aaron Gallagher“Man wasn’t born with wings, so don’t expect him to know how to fly.”If you’ve traveled lately, you know that flying can be a cumbersome process. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Just because you’ve paid hundreds or even thousands of dollars to get to your final destination, don’t depend on the airline to smoothly get you where you need to go.You have to take charge of your trip by taking your flight into your own hands.Tips for Air TravelersHere are a few tips to help you get the most out of your flying experience. Double Check Your Reservation – Even though you may have scheduled the flight over the telephone, it may not be confirmed. Pack Your Own Food – Don’t count on the airline to p
What If You Don't Want to Be Famous 2008-04-01 10:05:00 "What if You Don't Want to Be Famous
"by Michael Aaron GallagherWhat if you don't want to be famous? The thought occurred to me the other day that fame can be entirely accidental. What if you're not trying to be a star and you are suddenly thrust into the national spotlight?The idea came to me as I was watching the Eliot Spitzer saga unfold in the national press. Suddenly, Ashley Dupré (Kristen) was the most sought after interview in the country. Her songs were being downloaded and played on Z100 in New York, and her MySpace page was receiving millions of hits in a matter of hours. Sure she may have been trying to be famous through her music career, but the way she eventually achieved stardom was not likely the way she had envisioned it.I began to think about what it would be like to sudde
Networking 101 2008-03-31 11:51:00 "Networking 101"by Michael Aaron GallagherAre you looking for an opportunity to meet new people, without the hassle of meeting new people?Networking can provide you with career advancement opportunities and a host of new friends who share common interests. But before you go attending scheduled meetings, here are some tips to getting the most out of the networking process:1. First, Begin With What You Already Have – Exhaust all your current connections and let them know what you are looking for. That means set an agenda to determine what you want to get out of the process and what you can provide to your new contacts. You may be surprised by the people your friends know.2. Be Yourself – Many times people think they aren’t good at networking, because they either don’t know a lot of p
Is Emi Grannis the Next Big Star? 2008-03-28 11:52:00 "Is Emi Grannis the Next Big Star?"by Michael Aaron GallagherYou may be wondering, who is Emi Grannis? Well, for true fans of new recording artist Kina Grannis, the answer is simple - her sister. But what makes younger sister Emi so intriguing?Throughout Kina’s rise to fame, as the new Interscope recording artist and star of a SuperBowl halftime commercial, her sister Emi was by her side. She made cameo appearances as a backup singer in some of Kina’s early home videos for her songs.Ordinarily, I wouldn’t have noticed her star potential, had it not been for a video duet with Kina recently released on YouTube.When I first saw the video for "Gotta Have You" originally by The Weepies, I immediately wondered what musician Kina was performing the duet with. When I learned it was her siste
The Art of a Working Vacation 2008-03-28 11:43:00 “The Art of a Working Vacation
”by Michael Aaron GallagherAs any successful professional will tell you, there’s an art to doing business on vacation. Even though I had a two-week trip to Florida planned, I wasn’t just going to let the time go by without a purpose. In fact, the vacation was going to be as productive as any other work day. So what is the art of a working vacation? There are a five important tips to making the most of your "time off" work:1. Help those things that help themselves. The easiest way to make progress on vacation is to find the projects that require very little input from you to keep themselves going. For example, during my recent trip, I continued to monitor my email correspondence. There’s no need to use your cell phone and play an endless game of phone
Naming a Restroom After Yourself 2008-03-21 19:34:00 "Naming
a Restroom
After Yourself
"by Michael Aaron GallagherWhen I heard this next marketing story, I knew I had to comment about it. I was watching The Ivory Tower Half Hour (you can view episodes online at WCNY.org), a political and current events commentary show, which features a panel of university professors from area colleges across Central New York. They discussed the recent University of Colorado decision to allow the naming rights to be sold for a Men's restroom for a $25,000 investment.Now I am not sure which is more amusing, the idea that just about anything can be used to promote an idea, or the actual idea the investor Brad Feld wanted to promote. According to the Associated Press (Denver Post) the plaque reads, "The best ideas often come at inconvenient times. Don't ever clos
The 2008 Syracuse International Film Festival 2008-03-21 08:59:00 "The 2008 SyracuseInternational
Film Festival
by Michael Aaron GallagherIt's that time of year again! The Syracuse International Film Festival is about to begin. It officially kicks off on April 25th, and will include guests like actor Stephen Baldwin (currently on Celebrity Apprentice). He will be premiering his film "The Flyboys" at the Palace Theatre on April 25 at 7:00 PM.Stephen Baldwin in The Flyboys (Photo Courtesy of The Syracuse Film Festival) Last year I had the opportunity to attend the "New Technologies in Animation Forum" at the Syracuse International Film Festival. The free event included guest speakers like writer, director, and executive producer Chris Wedge (Robots, Ice Age, Horton Hears a Who!).The panel of guest presenters (all originally from the Syracuse area) showed c
You Can Tell A Lot About A Person By Their Blog 2008-03-20 13:36:00 "You Can Tell A Lot About A Person By Their Blog"by Michael Aaron GallagherA blog is like an avatar. It's how the world sees you.You can tell a lot about person by their weblog. About who they are, and where they are going. About how they see themselves, and who they want to be.Everyone has a story to tell, and there's no better way to share your story with the world than to allow everyone to participate in the conversation.Sometimes people forget how important their blog is, even if nobody reads it. Bloggers have extraordinary power to influence and to inform society. Controversial bloggers like Perez Hilton or Matt Drudge have actually changed the course of history with their postings. The Internet is always on and in a matter of seconds a posting can become an online sensation.The best
Blogging Right Isn't Easy 2008-03-20 12:54:00 "BloggingRight
Isn't Easy"by Michael Aaron GallagherWhen I started "Stay Famous by Michael Aaron Gallagher," I knew it would be a lot of work, but I was ready to create something new and exciting. I wanted to share my ideas with the world, and comment about topics in business, entertainment, marketing, and pop culture. Along the way, I've learned that blogging isn't easy. Sure it's easy to set up an account and to post entries, but creating a blog that is unique and authoritative can be a challenge. I am one of hundreds of millions of other blogs on the Internet, looking for readers who will add me to their list of favorite sites.Over the past few days, I've spent hours working with online directories and search engines to get some more exposure for the blog. I've contacted photo agencies
The Biosphere 2 Center: Arizona's Tourist Gem 2008-03-19 09:34:00 "The Biosphere 2 Center
: Arizona
's Tourist Gem"by Michael Aaron GallagherThe Biosphere 2 Center has gone through many changes over the years. From once being a multi-million dollar, top-secret research facility, to becoming a popular tourist destination in the Tucson area, Bio2 has evolved into a one-of-a-kind scientific gem. It boasts a truly amazing architectural design as well as an incredible variety of plant life.I have always had a deep love for Bio2 and a passion for the educational work being conducted there. In 1998, before it was opened to the public for tours, I spent time inside the spaceframe through Columbia University's Earth Systems Field School. My white paper entitled, "The Biosphere 2 Center: Loss of Biodiversity Within the Marsh Biome (Mangrove Estuary)," later received
The World is Not So Big 2008-03-19 09:03:00 "The World
is Not So Big"by Michael Aaron GallagherA couple of months ago I started my online adventure, posting blog entries and joining social networking sites to get some more exposure. It all began late one night when I decided to go on YouTube and see what everyone was talking about. So I watched as many Numa Numa videos as I possibly could stand, and found all kinds of interesting people from around the world. True, most of the videos were a waste of my time. But between the comedy and the dancing, I actually found some real stars.I came across one particular girl, who was talking about her life and her thoughts on random subjects like her boyfriend and what she wanted to do with her life. She wasn't trying to be something, or prove anything to anyone. She didn't want to be famous an
Anyone Can Be Famous 2008-03-18 12:41:00 “Anyone
Can Be Famous
”by Michael Aaron GallagherAnyone can be famous, but it takes a special kind of person to stay famous.Ogden Nash once said, “I was born a jackdaw; why should I try to be an owl?” The people who stay famous are the ones who stay true to themselves. They don’t try to be something they’re not. They may change over time, but they remain grounded in what makes them who they are, regardless of their imperfections. Your fans and your friends may come and go, but they will only return for the real thing.It’s funny how often you have to remind people to be themselves. Whether it’s in relationships, business transactions, or just in everyday life, people feel that they somehow aren’t good enough the way they are and that they need to pretend to be someone else
Oh No She Didn't: A Marketer's Perspective on Mimicry 2008-03-18 12:38:00 Oh No She Didn’t: A Marketer
’s Perspective
on Mimicryby Michael Aaron GallagherTwo girls go to the prom wearing the same dress. Who’s the copycat? It’s not necessarily the one who bought the dress later, even though she may not have had the idea in her mind for months, reserved it at the boutique, and had it specially tailored to fit her perfectly.It’s the girl who wears it best that deserves to be the star. To the crowd, she is the popular one, the one being copied out of desperation.In marketing, mimicry is the biggest form of flattery. But it can also be annoying if you’re the one being imitated. How does it feel to be Jaguar when you see a Hyundai? What about the way Louis Vuitton must feel when they see a knockoff designer handbag?When I first started out in marketing for
Market Share Isn't Quite as Important as You Think 2008-03-18 12:31:00 “MarketShare
Isn’t Quite as Important as You Think”by Michael Aaron GallagherMarket share isn’t quite as important as you think it is. From the moment you start feeling the pressure of competition in business, you can’t help but notice that there’s a pie and your piece looks smaller than everyone else’s.As a New Yorker, I live in one of the most economically depressed states in the country, with high unemployment, low occupancy rates, cities suffering from “brain drain,” and high property taxes, sales taxes, and income taxes. When I meet another marketing consultant, I can feel the tension in the room. They act defensively, like they are going to lose something if they aren’t careful. Are they worried about losing their clients? Do they feel threatened that there is so Read more:Market Share
There's No Such Thing As Too Much Information 2008-03-18 11:53:00 “There’s No Such Thing
As Too Much Information”by Michael Aaron GallagherWhen my cell phone alarm went off this weekend, I realized how much I depend on information, both for entertainment and to enrich my daily life. I call it my “TMZ Alarm,” and the tone happens at the same time every day, reminding me to turn on the television set to watch the latest installment of TMZ, the popular entertainment news program.In order to manage my blog, I try to keep up with everything that’s going on in Hollywood, as well as all the major business stories that interest me. In the end, I can’t help but wonder how someone can possibly digest all the gossip and information that’s out there. But somehow I find myself always looking for more.What fascinates me the most is how rapidly the Inte
Stay Famous Blog Goes to Marketing Scoop 2008-03-16 13:09:00 "Stay Famous
Blog Goes to MarketingScoop
"by Michael Aaron Gallagher"Stay Famous! by Michael Aaron Gallagher," the business and entertainment blog from Marketing Consultant and Pop Culture Critic Michael Aaron Gallagher goes to Marketing Scoop for additional exposure. For more information on how you can list your marketing blog visit their web site.Marketing Blog Directory Add BlogList your blog on the Internet's biggest and best Marketing Blog. The Marketing Blog is the premier source for the finding and posting marketing related blogs. Join for FREE!
Exclusive Interview with Landon Austin 2008-05-11 16:11:00 “Exclusive
Interview with Landon Austin
”by Michael Aaron GallagherLandon Austin is well on his way to becoming a household name in the music industry. After winning the “Texas 10 Under 20” contest as a young singer-songwriter in Dallas, he later went on to become one of three Finalists in the Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” contest.Each of the finalists received $10,000 and attended the
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