Michael Venske

Michael is still learning Chinese, but here are a few items he’s been able to translate for you…

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS BAD PUBLICITY? Are you familiar with the phrase “There is no such thing as bad publicity?” If you work in the arts and depend on audiences for your livelihood, you’ve likely heard or even uttered the phrase. But did you know “…no such thing as bad publicity…” isn’t the [...]

After 15 seasons on NBC, ER says goodbye with a two-hour series finale. Which seems a bit unnecessary when we learn that everyone in the ER has AIDS. I think they stole this idea though from another show…Sorry for the spoiler…! walkonred

So you’re unemployed, huh? Welcome to the club! Unemployment Tip #1: Accept It. To some the loss of a job can be just as devastating as the loss of a child, spouse, pet, plant, sports team, the remote control or even a set of keys. In the days and weeks after “your last day” you [...]

(CNN) — “An unexpected and sudden spotlight on the Special Olympics, an organization that for more than 40 years has served and honored those with intellectual disabilities, comes less than two weeks before the nonprofit launches a new campaign: Spread the Word to the End the Word.” Do me a favor and reread the bold [...]