INDUSTRY LINKS
MAIN WRITING SITES
Maui Writer's Conference
One of the best, if not the best, writer's conference. Every Labor Day weekend, this is the place to go to learn the craft of writing. And, yes, it's extremely awesome that it is held in Maui, Hawaii, every year! Great scenery, and better yet, a really great learning experience.
Writer's Digest
Helping writers write better since 1920. This monthly magazine (and additional special issues) is an invaluable resource for writers of any age, and at any professional level. If you want to improve your writing then this magazine is a must have.
BUSINESS (CONSUMER ELECTRONICS)
Consumer Electronics Show
Every year in January, over 110,000 people invade Las Vegas, Nevada, to see the newest and the coolest in consumer electronics. Even though it's an "Industry Only" event, you can check out this site to find out news from the show floor as soon as it happens.
TWICE (This Week In Consumer Electronics)
The official newspaper/journal for the consumer electronics industry. TWICE online is a great place to look for industry happenings as they happen. This online edition is a wonderful supplement to the traditional paper version.
Consumer Electronics Association
The consumer electronics industry authority. CEA also sponsors, produces and manages the annual CES in Las Vegas, Nevada. The CEA has made the CES better every year with its leadership and hard work.
BUSINESS (OTHER)
Cskern.biz
For all your art and graphic design needs, please visit the website for Corbyn S. Kern. Corbyn is one of the best artists and designers around. Some of his services include graphic design for business, and custom artwork as well. Please visit his site to see what he can do for you.
Re/Max Realty International
The industry leader in Real Estate. Based out of Denver, Colorado, Re/Max Realty International consistently sets the pace in the business of Real Estate. Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results.
HOME THEATER
8250theaterworks
8250theaterworks is a full-service home theater design and installation firm -- which is CEDIA certified -- based in Evergreen, Colorado. The owner, Ken Davis, is one of the more knowledgeable people in the industry and is great to work with. Ken completed our basement project (which includes a home theater lounge area and "The Rubicon Theater").
AVSForum.com
If you have a question about anything involving Home Theater, the Audio Video Science (AVS) Forum is a treasure-trove of great information. Knowledgeable Hobbyists and Industry Professionals frequent this site; no matter what your question is, it is sure to get answered here. On top of all the great info you can find in this forum, it is run by a couple a great guys in David Bott and Alan Gouger.
About.com/HomeTheater
Robert Silva's excellent about.com home theater site. Robert covers everything there is to know about the wonderful hobby that we call home theater. It's a lot of information for one person to handle for a website, but Robert does a fantastic job.
MUSIC
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
If you have never been to one Jimmy B's concerts, and the preceding Parrot Party, you are missing one heckuva great time. I love Buffett's upbeat, relaxed, and happy music that always seems to put me in a great mood. For all things Jimmy Buffett, visit this site.
Radio Margaritaville
Not only does this online radio station play Jimmy Buffet's music and music by other artist's, but every one of Jimmy's concerts are broadcast live here. If you Parrotheads can't make the live concert, this is the next best thing.
Blue Man Group
Co-founded in New York by three men, Chris Wink, Matt Goldman, and Phil Stanton, the Blue Man Group is a stage show that has to be experienced (not just seen) to be believed. Without a doubt, it is the best show in Las Vegas. It's a show that will alter your perception of what true entertainment really is.
Keb Mo'
I have been hooked on the sweet sound of Keb Mo' for many years. There are great Blues Artists around today, but to me, Keb Mo' is definitely one of the best.
Enya
This is the official website of one of my favorite music artists. The site contains what you would expect from a site like this: music downloads, updates, pictures of the artist Enya, etc.
MOVIES
The Lord of The Rings
After finally reading Tolkien's 3-book saga, I have become a huge fan. I only wish I had read the books many years earlier. I can't get enough of the world Tolkien created, and I am happy that I am now addicted to Gandalf, Frodo, Arwen, Aragorn, Legolas, and basically anything to do with Middle-Earth. Please visit the following sites for more goodies on The Lord of The Rings: New Line Films , and TheOneRing.net
iMdb (Internet Movie Database)
The best online database for movie information on the web. Taken from the iMdb website: "The iMdb consists of over 250,000 movies made since the dawn of cinema plau even more on over 900,000 people who helped make them. That 900,000 includes over 500,000 actors and actresses, nearly 50,000 directors, over 70,000 writers and a wide variety of other folks from producers to gaffers and everything in between. Then we take all the information, organize it in a cool structure, and make it possible for you to easily search and browse through it... FOR FREE." I guess that says it all, doesn't it!
Coming Attractions by Corona
Since its creation in 1995, "Coming Attractions" has been the ultimate 'inside' source for information and rumor in the Motion Picture business. This site gets their information on every ( yes, I mean every ) soon to be released movie from people/contacts on the inside of the movie business. For an unbelievable look to see what is being said/rumored in every aspect of the movie making process, you have to visit this site. An incredibly amazing movie site.
Dark Horizons
Do you need a movie trailer fix or some great news on upcoming films? Well then, Dark Horizons is one the best places on the web for all your movie trailer and movie news needs.
Ain't It Cool News
Who says some of the best inside information of Hollywood has to come out of Hollywood? How about insider movie news from a guy named Harry Knowles who lives in Austin, Texas. With his "Ain't It Cool" website, Harry gives you the information the movers and shakers in Hollywood don't want you to find out. From spies at private screenings, to rumors from closed sets, Harry delivers it to you.
TELEVISION & RADIO
The Phil Hendrie Show
The Phil Hendrie Show is the best thing on radio. Not only is it hilariuosly funny, but it also makes you think. Visit Phil's site and see the most original and entertaining show on radio (or any medium for that matter).
SCTV
Second City Television, or SCTV as it was usually called, was the best comedy sketch show ever made. This site highlights everything that was SCTV with lots of audio clips and great info on those who made SCTV work so well.
SPORTS
As a kid who grew up in the Chicago area, my sports allegiances are to my Chicago professional sports teams -- except the White Sox (see my comments below). These temas may not win many championships year after year but I have to cheer for my home teams from Chicago, Illinois!
Chicago Cubs
The official site of the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Bears
The official site of the Chicago Bears.
Chicago Bulls
The official site of the Chicago Bulls.
Chicago Blackhawks
The Official Site of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Sorry, no Chicago White Sox links as I am a Cubs fan and don't really care for the White Sox. I feel dirty just mentioning them here on my site.
WALTER PAYTON CANCER FUND
Walter Payton was my childhood hero; and probably the only hero whose ideals and views on life I look up to even as an adult. The world needs people like Walter Payton. Hopefully his legacy will live on forever and those who read about Walter Payton in the future will realize what a special man he really was. By donating to the Walter Payton Cancer Fund, you too can help those with cancer thru their life and death battles with cancer.
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, INC.
I met Janelle Hail, Founder of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, many years ago at the Maui Writers Conference. My wife and I became fast friends with Janelle and her husband immediately. Janelle is a breast cancer survivor and thru her organization she helps those like her. Please donate if you can to this wonderful and helping organization.
