Finding a TV news job can be daunting. It costs money just to get your stuff out there. But it is money well spent and you can write off the job hunt expenses on your taxes. For students who have just graduated or about to graduate it’s sometimes hard to convince them of the importance … Continue reading
Portia – a “modern” spelling of Porcia, from the ancient Roman family name Porcius, meaning pig. Famously named Portias include: a moon of Uranus, and as mentioned below Shakespeare‘s character. There’s also a tree, a butterfly and a spider genus with the name. “Portia,” he read as if she weren’t there. “Like The Merchant of […]
April 30 is Larry Day! If there are any Larry’s in your life give them a high five, a coffee, or perhaps a hug to mark their special celebration. When I think of the name Larry, Larry David pops to mind front and center. As a Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm fan, this comedy mastermind […]
Cars have all sorts of names, some like Ford are named after their famous inventor/founder (Henry). Oldsmobile is named after its founder too: Ransom E. Olds (yes, that’s his real name!). Of course, there’s Tesla, named after the once-forgotten electricity genius. But did you know Cadillac is named after a person too? Yep, and that’s […]
Wires in a Box 