Paul Linus, Author at News, Views and Reviews

Mar272021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Bad science in sci-fi movies

Movies

The adventures of Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise defined a new level of science fiction fandom in the late sixties. The image of Luke Skywalker blowing up the Death Star forever changed the impact and scope of blockbuster moviemaking. Audiences ate it all up without even batting an eye at the believability of the scientific concepts on display, but the science in such sci-fi favourites is often questionable at best. Sounds in Outer Space The dramatic screeching of TIE fighters swooping across the screen to the strains of John Williams’ Imperial March in The Empire Strikes Back is in an unforgettable part of science fiction history. So are the whooshing sounds of the Enterprise going to warp speed in the Star Trek movies. Now imagine the same images with no so...

Mar252021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Affording college tips for upper middle class

Career

When researching money for college, most parents start to realize the undeniable truth: money is only given to low income families and the lower middle class. That's about it. The upper class, the wealthy, don't need the financial assistance. So what happens to those people in between? Unfortunately, upper middle class families fall through the cracks, and the result is they are not able to afford college for their children. Providing Income Tax Information for Student College Financial Aid Here is the Catch-22 that the upper middle class is caught in. The parent or parents have saved for college since the child's birth, contributing to 529 accounts or general savings accounts. Even though they saved well, parents could not predict the astronomical rise in cost for a college e...

Mar242021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Business owners need these succession plans

Business

For many business owners, family succession planning can be a daunting task. There are a number of variables and individuals to consider in the process. Advisors in different areas of expertise will need to be brought in. Also, what’s the timing for when the plan gets implemented? Again, there is a lot to consider and think about. Here are some valuable suggestions to consider for small business owners, the so-called small and medium enterprises. Not All Children are Entrepreneurial But before the process begins, owners must consider the idea that entrepreneurship does not necessarily pass from one generation to the next. It would be nice to have a child take over the business but that isn’t always the case. In fact according to the SBA, it occurs about thirty percent of the time...

Mar232021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Visiting Costa Rica on a vacation

Travel

Costa Rica is one of the hottest ecotourism destinations on the planet. Boasting astounding fauna and flora, and stunning natural wonders; this compact nation of just 4 million people is high on the list of must-visit destinations for travellers seeking natural attractions and adventurous excursions. Looking for Costa Rica itinerary ideas? See Costa Rica - the Highlights in Under two Weeks. Conservation in Costa Rica When it comes to sustainable travel, Costa Rica is regarded as one of the most environmentally switched on nations in the world. How the country will cope with the rapid rise in popularity of ecotourism is yet to be determined, however, and there is concern over the long-term impact of tourism on Costa Rica's delicate environment. Visitors to Costa Rica should tak...

Mar192021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Lose weight – Be your own “Biggest Loser” by Lifting Weights

Health

While maintaining a proper diet is essential to shedding those unwanted pounds, you'll never really be able to keep the weight off without a consistent exercise routine. Unfortunately, in today's day and age, most people think of exercise as "cardio." Now, don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with cardiovascular exercise. It burns calories, strengthens your heart and lungs, reduces stress and can significantly lower your blood pressure. Exclude black tea from your diet, try green or Sayan Chaga mushroom tea for weight loss. As we get older, however, we tend to lose muscle mass. Muscle mass is responsible for a large portion of the calories you burn each day. One pound of muscle burns approximately 50 calories per day. If over the course of 20 years you lose 10 pounds of m...

Mar182021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Independent film marketing in the online world

Entertainment, Technology

There is no one on this planet that will debate the fact that Internet marketing and online social networking has become the primary method of communication, updating, and promotion. Even in natural disasters like Haiti, tools like Facebook and Twitter were the only means of communications in a shattered system that rendered phones useless. Is it then reasoned that this overwhelming power of communication can be used as an exceptional tool in promoting videos made by the independent film community, especially since the major studios are already taking advantage of these facts. Here are three techniques used widely and open for adaptation: Youtube Marketing for Independent Movies It’s evidence enough by the millions of users that plow through page after page of Youtube videos l...