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I will, from time to time, post some basics of entertainment law here. There are three elements to a copyright notice: 1, the word copyright, or the c in the circle symbol; 2 your name, or the name of your company, and 3, the year you created the work. If you don't put the notice on a copy of your work, it doesn't mean you lose your ownership or rights, but putting in on lets people know it...

To the lady who was standing in front of me in the Post Office line this morning: I really do not appreciate you ruining my perfectly good day by discussing with me your irritable bowel syndrome and your intense interest in laxatives. There I was – having an awesome morning – sipping my sugar-free vanilla latte and munching on my vanilla biscotti when you felt the need to share with me your...

Because I’m fifty-three and recently released a book of personal essays, lately I’ve been interviewed by a lot of baby boomers with websites or book blogs. As a result, here is something that has struck me since I’ve visited more and more of these sites. An inordinate amount of boomer bloggers lead off in their “About Me” sections with words to this effect: “I am a...

It’s time, once again, for those random things in life that aren’t worthy of a full length musing. There’s hope for my golf game - I’ve been playing golf got 53 of my 75 years here on earth. Contrary to the old saying, practice doesn’t make perfect. If it did, I’d have been on the tour a long time ago. However, there is an achievement I’m looking forward to – it’s...

The Art of Breathing "Prana is the breath of life of all beings in the universe." ~ B.K.S. IyengerEastern medicine has recognized the importance of correct breathing for centuries for physical, mental and spiritual development. All living things are filled with life force energy, or prana, at their core. Without this form of energy, life could not exist. Yet, we all take it for granted. We all...

I love being around people who laugh easily - people who don’t mind me laughing often –and...

Social Connection Strategies for Relationship Success The psychological factors between body image and personal confidence By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Have you ever wondered why some people never seem happy inside or are constantly comparing themselves to others to see if they measure up? I sure have and to be honest, I've been in situations where I...