Have a look at some numbers the WGA would not like you to see
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd7e1iXr_DM
Also, in a more sharable form: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJmUfr03g68
Big Honking Facts" and "Quick Honking Facts" get their facts from the following sources: www.wga.org www.wgaeast.org and http://televisionista.blogspot.com/2007/11/tv-salaries-how-much-
money-writers-make.html
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Monday, November 19, 2007
A new informative look
My fellow Earth-lovers we have a new video for you to gaze upon... See the evil of the WGA and how the Earth weeps with their every move.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT1RkFM7PTQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT1RkFM7PTQ
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Some musings about the Earth
I'm one of the head writers of a tv show. I can't tell you which one, my colleagues do not know how far my love for Earth goes, but you have most likely watched at least one episode I've written. It's probably your favourite show. I've won awards
The WGA keeps telling people that not everyone makes as much money as I show in my latest video. This is obviously true. But there are several things wrong with the argument "most writers only sell 1 or 2 scripts every couple of years."
1. It is very easy to get into Hollywood once you have your connections. If you're a struggling writers chances are you're an idiot and you suck, which is why no one wants your script, or you don't know how to play the game.
2. If you only sell a few scripts every few years you actually shouldn't be a member of the WGA. Not every WGA member is equal. But they'll take you anyway because they take your money.
3. It's no use telling someone unemployable that they can make $4 million when they can't get the job in the first place. I can tell you that I'll pay you one million dollars for doing a job, but since you can't do the job, it doesn't matter if I pay you one million dollars or a nickel.
It hurts Earth when everyone says 'but look at how much money the studio makes'. My sister, a lawyer, makes less money every year than I do on residuals alone. My income from residuals makes her look poor. Are you telling me it's a crime now for studios to make more money? I am happy with the amount I am making. I am not greedy. This makes me the enemy among my co-workers
The WGA keeps telling people that not everyone makes as much money as I show in my latest video. This is obviously true. But there are several things wrong with the argument "most writers only sell 1 or 2 scripts every couple of years."
1. It is very easy to get into Hollywood once you have your connections. If you're a struggling writers chances are you're an idiot and you suck, which is why no one wants your script, or you don't know how to play the game.
2. If you only sell a few scripts every few years you actually shouldn't be a member of the WGA. Not every WGA member is equal. But they'll take you anyway because they take your money.
3. It's no use telling someone unemployable that they can make $4 million when they can't get the job in the first place. I can tell you that I'll pay you one million dollars for doing a job, but since you can't do the job, it doesn't matter if I pay you one million dollars or a nickel.
It hurts Earth when everyone says 'but look at how much money the studio makes'. My sister, a lawyer, makes less money every year than I do on residuals alone. My income from residuals makes her look poor. Are you telling me it's a crime now for studios to make more money? I am happy with the amount I am making. I am not greedy. This makes me the enemy among my co-workers
Saturday, November 17, 2007
I'm finding myself between a geologically amazing, 40 000 year old rock and a very hard place. Every minute I am online and using this computer is another knife I am throwing into the Earth's heart. Work forces me to use the computer, but now we're forced to picket for hours every day. I'm sunburnt. It's punishment for angering the world.
Being online is a way that I can get the message out there. I tell myself that every sunrise is precious. This is for you, Earth.
Today I made a chana masala. It is important to look at food from around the world because it brings us close together. We are all global citizens.
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 1/2 t cumin seeds
4 cloves garlic, pressed
a bit of grated ginger root organic is best
pinch of coriander powder
pinch of tumeric
pinch of paprika
2 cups tomato, chopped from your garden
salt but not if you have health problems
1/2 t lemon juice
2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans), cooked or canned
water
In medium skillet on medium heat saute onions with water but not oil. When the pan is dry put in cumin seeds and cook until it is lightly toasted and the aroma is electrifying. Add the other spices and cook until you want to eat the pan.
Stir tomatoes and salt for a few minutes then add lemon juice and chickpeas. Stir and add water if you think it needs it. Always listen to the vegetables as you cook. It should look like a thick stew. Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 7 minutes. Serve it with some rice or pita or naan.
Being online is a way that I can get the message out there. I tell myself that every sunrise is precious. This is for you, Earth.
Today I made a chana masala. It is important to look at food from around the world because it brings us close together. We are all global citizens.
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 1/2 t cumin seeds
4 cloves garlic, pressed
a bit of grated ginger root organic is best
pinch of coriander powder
pinch of tumeric
pinch of paprika
2 cups tomato, chopped from your garden
salt but not if you have health problems
1/2 t lemon juice
2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans), cooked or canned
water
In medium skillet on medium heat saute onions with water but not oil. When the pan is dry put in cumin seeds and cook until it is lightly toasted and the aroma is electrifying. Add the other spices and cook until you want to eat the pan.
Stir tomatoes and salt for a few minutes then add lemon juice and chickpeas. Stir and add water if you think it needs it. Always listen to the vegetables as you cook. It should look like a thick stew. Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 7 minutes. Serve it with some rice or pita or naan.
Check out our new film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=540fPtB0-Uc
I hope this helps people understand exactly what the World is up against.
I hope this helps people understand exactly what the World is up against.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Welcome to A Greener Planet
A Greener Planet is a new environmental group dedicated to investigating betters ways of using the Earth's scarce resources, responsible development, and how we can all live more environmentally friendly lives.
Remember: The Earth, we all live on it.
Remember: The Earth, we all live on it.
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