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Is big Hollywood a thing of the past? Or is Speilburg’s history just unpopular?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Chinny McGringo

In a joint pep-talk to impressionable young filmmakers, Speilburg and Lucas put on a sour face and predicted the “implosion” of the film business.  That’s a way to encourage them kids! They weren’t the first filmmakers to go curmudgeon when … Continue reading →

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Ceredigion County Council gives Ptara staff “10 out of 10″

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Vasco Phillip de Sousa

In a score for a recent tender, the Ceredigion County Council rated the CVs of Ptara staff at “10 out of 10.” We didn’t get the tender, and the council has not gone into detail about why they didn’t like … Continue reading →

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How to reject an offer without burning bridges

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Chinny McGringo

I have many stories in history of an ambassador who offended a naval officer by giving an off color remark, or a bureaucrat who made a hero so angry it ended in a duel.  Those each deserve their own article, … Continue reading →

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Career Advice from a chin: Follow your dream

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Vasco Phillip de Sousa

You may think you know what to do with the future, but do you? Are you just going to stand there picking your nose all day? If so, Chinny McGringo has a word or two to say to you. If … Continue reading →

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