More than Film in New York for the Holidays

I have not visited New York many times, but am aware of all the fun and excitement the city has to offer. Having visited the Stock Exchange and a few other places, I know how expensive it can be to see all of the local attractions in New York City. Still, there are many great places to visit inexpensively using a New York CityPass.

This item includes tickets to local museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art and the American Museum of Natural History. I remember the BSU (Black Student Union) taking a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art last year and coming back with fun stories to tell. Plus, you can also take a trip to the top of the Empire state building, tour the city skyline and more using this pass. I would like to visit the Empire State Building and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Those visits may help me get more ideas for short films and videos when visiting New York City. One of the best aspects of a New York CityPass is that more than $100 can be saved instead of purchasing a single admission for each attraction in New York City.

There is a Citypass Winter special where your booklet will be valid for up to six months until March 15th if you start using it on or after December 15th. That means that there is no need to rush and try to visit all of the fun museums and other attractions all at once. While I have already been to New York City, it would be great to be able to visit again without paying too much money. That makes the CityPass a great Holiday gift for myself or maybe I will add it to my wish list for others to buy. This is also a great holiday gift to give your family, friends or colleagues who haven't been to New York City often.

It will allow them to take in most of the attractions for much less than the regular ticket prices for these places. If you are visiting New York City, I recommend checking out the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is a great place to visit using the CityPass. The new Greek and Roman galleries will be on my "to do" list.

Craigslist is for Idiots

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Craigslist has gone downhill since it started a while ago. An example of the dangers and aggravation that covers this website can be found in recent and older news reports. Just not too long ago, a 24 year-old woman was found dead after answering an ad for a nanny job on Craigslist. Therefore, out of the many idiots on Craigslist, that is not the only group of people swarming this website. Craigslist is also for Psychos, Lazy people and Hookers. Starting today, I am not longer casting for actors or crew members using this public online messageboard. In its earlier days, Craigslist was a very useful resource for those hiring employees, selling merchandise, looking for help and people on the opposite side who were seeking out these services and products. Now, Craigslist is loaded with spammers and garbage.

This is not to say that the website is completely useless.

There are lots of events, training classes and other opportunities that can be found on Craigslist. However, it is more difficult to find them and even more annoying after having to sort through ads with false information and other inappropriate postings. Craigslist does monitor spam and other unnecessary postings to remove them and keep these listings to a minimum. Therefore, the administrators should receive their due credit for that. However, it is not always possible for them to get rid of every single inappropriate posting on a website that lists dozens of items for almost every state in the country. That is where it gets messy for the users who are actually being productive and using Craigslist for normal activity or transactions.

For every normal user, it seems that Craigslist attracts about 20 more users whose only objective is to scam people or even worse, assault them. There is no telling, how many pedophiles, identity thieves and other criminals surf and post on Craigslist….appearing as upstanding citizens who are supposedly conducting business of some sort. That takes me back to the whole casting and hiring issue. There is not enough time worth wasting on Craigslist when it comes to movie productions, events or any other entertainment related projects. First and foremost, a call for actors, crew members or any other assistance on a website that reeks of criminal behavior is not best for the actors or staff that is needed. I would not want an actor that I plan to hire to have to go through posts that look similar to mine, in hopes of them clicking on my listing.

During that time, an actor could easily select to audition for a role in some fake film or apply for a non-existent event that was posted by a person who is interested in stealing money from someone or having sexual relations with whoever responds to the add. I am not in the business of luring aspiring actors with fake information and empty promises. Secondly, I have realized that Craigslist is not the best place to find great actors. Granted, quality talent and assistants can be found through Craigslist. That still does not always apply for every listing.

Since the public uses this website, it is not unlikely for a random citizen to send his or her high school photo in hopes of landing a role on the next film or TV show pilot. This is not only aggravating, it is a waste of time for those looking for professional actors who at least have some idea of what needs to be done. Therefore, I plan on staying with the tried and true media outlets and networks where quality talent can be found. Furthermore, I’ll save the spam and other crap for the Craigslist fiends. It may appear that this is all about actors and talent. If that is so and you are reading this, let’s step out of that area for a moment.

Forget about making movies or hosting a party now. It does not matter if you need help to move from one house to another or if you are purchasing or selling a Flat Screen TV. Craigslist does not bring in quality leads, prospects or friends as much as it sends criminals and lowlifes your way.

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Online Casinos at a Glance for Entertainment Fans

Everyone may not participate in Online gambling, but it is important for those that do to know about the online casino websites available. I have not been very interested in many online gambling websites because they can be a rip-off or confusing for users. I always thought that online gambling and online casinos were mainly focused on Poker, Blackjack, Texas Hold em and related “casino” games. However, I found out that you can also play bingo online, which is very fun. It is a fun way to pass the time when you no longer feel like watching movies or music videos on MTV. Still, some websites may not be up to par and that is why it is helpful to use review sites before participating in online gambling.

Online casino review websites are useful when it comes to gambling on the web. Using the right review site will allow you to view each online casino score as it relates to the level or trust, user experience and extra opportunities offered by each website. You can find out how previous players have rated a particular online casino. This will help you to decide which one is best for your online gambling activities. I am not that hardcore when it comes to gambling, so Bingo, Slots and Sports betting may be the extent of my activities on this area. Still, if I am going to take chances with my money, I’m going to check out how these places are rated beforehand. If you like to play more games like craps, Poker or Backgammon, an online review website is even more beneficial to visit before deciding on playing at any online gambling website. You would not be likely to buy a car or even go see a movie without reading consumer and expert reviews first. The same should go when it comes to online casinos.