Has reality television ever brought us anything good? Sure, we could point to Daisy De La Hoya as some positive evidence, but most of the offerings have been contrived and, of course, lame as hell. At least we could always be somewhat happy that no one respectable had ever stooped into the reality realm.
Until now. The Sacramento Kings have announced plans to degrade their NBA franchise through Rebuilding the Kingdom , a Mark Burnett reality drama that will focus on the trials and... Read Full Story
Are you an inventor with an awesome product or entrepreneur with a stellar business idea? If so, Mark Burnett Productions, creator of the smash television hits, “Survivor” and “The Apprentice” would love to hear from you.
The new show called “ Shark Tank ”, scheduled to air this fall on ABC, is a primetime opportunity for you to pitch your idea/product to a panel of five, tough judges and millions of television viewers. By the way, the show isn’t called “Shark Tank” because the producers... Read Full Story
ABC has teamed up with reality television guru Mark Burnett to launch a show that features entrepeurs pitching their ideas for venture capital.
The show, titled Shark Tank, is patterned after the sucessful BBC reality competition show Dragon’s Den. Each week a group of entrpeneurs will pitch their business ideas to five wealthy venture capitalists, with [...]
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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is about Mark Burnett. Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story
I cannot say enough good things about the work of Amanda Kloer. So, I will just provide for you another great article by my friend and fellow warrior in the fight against Human Tafficking.
By Amanda Kloer
Sexting = sex + texting. It’s teens taking naked or sexual pictures of themselves with camera phones and texting them to friends and significant others. It’s a growing trend in many communities of teens, and everyone wants something to blame.
To be clear, sexting isn’t teens sending... Read Full Story
Mark Burnett , the famous producer of television shows, has been prosecuted for 70 million dollars by a former business partner Conrad Riggs. The charge of refusal to pay partner’s share of profit has been brought against Burnett. http://www.netglimse.com/news/1470 Read Full Story
By Kristen Yergler
Reposted from: Orange County for Darfur
I’d like to share with all of you a piece written by someone very close to me - my mother -
When it comes to the situation in Darfur, most adults are NOT smarter than a fifth grader, sadly. When I am in a conversation with adults and Darfur is mentioned, I usually hear “Where’s that?”
Hello, my name is Janet and I am a teacher at an elementary school. Last night was our school’s Open House – a night parents come to see their... Read Full Story
Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass se Tez Hain? Well, if you really are smarter than a fifth grader, you are going to admit that you are NOT smarter than a fifth grader. At least on the show. "Main Paanchvi Pass se Tez NAHI Hoon! " If you have seen the episode of 'Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass se Tez Hain?' where Pragjyoti Samal won a crore rupees, you must have seen the rules and must be clear why I think so. But if you have not, keep on reading. 'Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader', the show which is copied in... Read Full Story
A new project from Mark Burnett Productions may be coming to CBS this summer. Burnett, who rules reality tv, presents Jingles where a group of players create and perform jingles for various products or services. The winning jingle each week is later featured in a commercial for the product. The Hollywood Reporter says the project has received an order for eight episodes and preproduction has begun, but no official word yet from CBS... and speaking of mark burnett... CBS' Survivor 17, which... Read Full Story
