Congrats Josh Brolin, Words for the Wise

Congratulations all those who have been nominated for Academy Awards. The hard work, determination and perseverance is justifiably rewarded through awards. This is the biggest, although others such as The Golden Globes, SAG, DGA, etc... are equally as important. You can see many of the winners in the films we chose in our top ten. Congratulations specially to Josh Brolin, who can be seen in our top ten, as well as on the blog for our documentary "Nou Sove".

And on the note of winning, these words of winning came our way today. We e-mailed internally, but sharing (which is not on there, but should be) is another way to win. So without further a due:

Developing a Winning Attitude

Here are some tips on developing a winning attitude. Check the items you are already practicing.

* Don't dwell on your problems. Decide what can be done today about each problem and take action. Repeat once per day.
* Don't focus on other people's faults. Focus on the only person you can change - yourself.
* Keep your perspective - don't exaggerate the importance of trivial issues.
* Accept any praise that others offer you. Simply say, "thank you."
* When you receive criticism, think it over, make changes if you think they are desirable, and then let it go.
* Don't compare yourself to others. You are a unique person with unique gifts.
* Recognize that others are only trying to get their needs met. They are not out to get you!
* Realize that everyone has insecurities. Give others the benefit of the doubt whenever possible.
* Don't think about all your problems at once. Trust that you can handle each problem individually.
* Don't dwell on the past. Forgive yourself for mistakes and move on.
* Always be ready to appreciate what others have to offer. Maintain a friendly and open attitude.
* Don't worry about appearing weak. Trust yourself to leave a situation if that is what is healthy for you.
* Don't worry that others are watching you and judging you all the time. Most people are too preoccupied with their own lives to do that!
* Don't hold grudges. They will make you mentally, physically and emotionally sick.
* Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
* Cultivate a network of family and friends. Devote time and energy to keeping those relationships healthy and happy.
* Don't become jealous of someone who has something you want. If you feel envious, decide what you want to achieve and pursue your goal.
* Keep an open mind when others give you advice. You can think it over and decide whether or not to take it later.
* When you need help, ask for it from the appropriate person.

Physics in your hands.

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Congrats to Alumns, Marc Menard and Arlene Tur

The new year is a time to reflect. Old times, new times, what's ahead, what brought you to this point. Good or bad, bad or good. Hopefully the bad is the good bad and not the bad bad, but it all goes into making us anyway, doesn't it. And KijiK reflects too. What, KijiK is not a person you say. Why yes, KijiK is a collective. A collection of projects and culture that add up to a whole; the sum of all parts moving cohesively. So we're taking a moment to reflect on some of our alumni, those that have gone out into the media world and have done fine things. On this occasion we're pontificating upon two of our finest that rather or should I say we rather worked together on first projects. So without further a due, here's the two:

Marc Menard:

Marc is featured in our short film and webisode series LIFELINE, which incidentally is being developed into a feature film. You saw him first (not really first, but maybe we got sloppy seconds or thirds)with us. You can now see him in one of the new episodes of "Lost" on NBC. So congrats on that sir and we will welcome you back home soon for some of our big projects on the horizon (if you look hard enough, you can see which ones on one of our sites).

Arlene Tur:

The lovely Arlene Tur is the hostess of our web series "Playing as Locals". She has also been featured on E!, The Food Network and last year on Grey's Anatomy. But you can see her now on the hit series "Crash" on the STARZ network. Of course we will be bringing her back into the fold as well, but for now Congrats, you deserve it.

This is the first in our Alumn throwback/giveback, but definitely is not the last. Look through our sites and in our upcoming projects. The KijiK star train keeps on rollin. Till next time...

KijiK top 10 films 2008

Here's the tops of 2008 for KijiK. We diversified with a bit of a genre mix, the world is already so serious (pun intended-nod to Mr. Ledgers incredible performance). At this level there is no particular order.


Iron Man

Man on Wire

W (see Josh Brolin on our Nou Sove documentary site)


Slumdog Millionaire

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Milk (see Josh Brolin on our Nou Sove documentary site. O.K... Are we plugging too much. No. This has been a great year for Mr. Brolin. Congratulations sir. )

The Dark Knight

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Cloverfield (Again, aren't we lucky, please see Michael David David on our Nou Sove documentary site)


Wall-E