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June 05, 2006

TheApprenticeBlog.com for SALE

Have you ever thought:

"Hey, I could do a better job than this 'Lex' chick"

Well, given my crappy job this season, you are probably right.

AND Now is your opportunity to show your stuff.

Buy TheApprenticeBlog.com on eBay

You can make TheApprenticeBlog.com  your very own.  With separate blogs for all 5 seasons of Donald's Apprentice and even the 1 season of Martha's Apprentice.  I'm even throwing in the remaining typepad hosting, which will give you the ability to host and launch an unlimited number of blogs until January 1, 2007.

More details on eBay, but I wanted to post this part here:

Community:

While TheApprenticBlog.com has not been updated regularly in the last season, due to the same personal reasons I am selling it now, there is still a very active fan community which requires only minimal support to keep them coming back, commenting, self-moderating and adding their own content to the blog.  In fact, one season I was cut off from technology for the final 4 episodes, TheApprenticeBlog.com community kept things rolling without missing a beat.

Of course you are feel to do what ever you want with the url and the blog once you own it, I ask that you respect the great community and people that already participate on TheApprenticeBlog.com.

If it's so great, why am I selling?

After writing and maintaining the blog for 5 seasons, I am uninspired.   Rather than hire someone to maintain it, or continue to let it slip downhill, while cashing the google checks, I'd rather sell it and let someone else take advantage of the leg-work we've done to establish TheApprenticeBlog.com as a credible authority on The Apprentice over the last 2 years.  It's also perfect timing if someone on the West Coast wants to take it over as the series heads west for it's 6th season.

I have no idea who's going to end up buying TheApprenticeBlog.com, but I hope one of you guys will consider it.  You've all been a part of building it, you should get to reap what reward may come.

I'll put up one more post when it sells, but before that I want to thank you all for the great ride, comments and enthusiasm.  You've made it fun, educational and kept me on my toes.

Buy TheApprenticeBlog.com on eBay

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February 27, 2006

Season 5 is up and running

It has started.  The season 5 of The Apprentice starts tonight and the Apprentice Blog is up and rolling. 

It's time to update your RSS feeds

Check it out!

Link: The Apprentice Blog - Season 5

February 11, 2006

NBC Olympic viewers to vote Olympian onto 'The Apprentice 6' cast - Reality TV World - News, information, episode summaries, message boards, chat and games for unscripted television programs

RealityTVWorld.com and many others are reporting on "what has to be one of the saddest attempts at cross promotion and potential shark jumping in recent memory"

Starting Friday, viewers can visit NBCOlympics.com and vote for the US Olympic team athlete they would most like to see as a candidate on Apprentice 6.  12 Olympians have agreed to compete if they get the most votes.

"We're thrilled to have an Olympian in our midst," gushed The Donald . "And while we've let the viewers do a hiring...I'm still doing the firing. So we'll let the Games begin this fall."

All perfectly timed to remind people of The Apprentice 5 which will debut MONDAY Februrary 27th 9pm, and stay on Monday nights for this season.

Link: NBC Olympic viewers to vote Olympian onto 'The Apprentice 6' cast

December 09, 2005

Team Selection

So the final teams have been selected in the first Apprentice to allow the leaders to negotiate for their teams from the entire pool of potentials. 

Rebecca aka Capital Edge chose: James, Chris, Toral to help her execute the Yahoo All-Star Comedy Benefit task (dossier on Yahoo here)

Randal aka Excel chose: Josh, Mark, Marshawn,  to help him execute the Outback Steakhouse VIP Softball Challenge task (dossier on Yahoo here)

What do you think of their choices, and compromises?

December 02, 2005

Californian Apprentice

NBC announced today that "The Apprentice" has been picked up for a sixth season with a new twist -- for the first time in "Apprentice" history, the show will be filmed outside of Manhattan and the tri-state area and will shoot in Southern California. The announcement was made by Kevin Reilly, President, NBC Entertainment.

Donald Trump will once again fire the shots, as well as executive produce along with Mark Burnett, as the new candidates vie for the coveted title of "Apprentice." The competition -- along with new challenges, twists and surprises -- also will feature tasks indigenous to and emblematic of the new locale.

" 'The Apprentice' continues to be a top performer for NBC so we're pleased that the show and Donald Trump will continue to play a key role in this network's future through a fifth and now sixth cycle," said Reilly. "We think viewers will agree that a California back-drop, with Donald's West Coast business interests and relationships, will provide an exciting new flavor for the series next season."

"I am honored by the great success of 'The Apprentice' and it's been a lot of fun working with Mark Burnett and NBC," Trump, Executive Producer. "I could never have imagined that firing sixty-seven people on national television would actually make me more popular, especially with the younger generation. While I love shooting in New York City, I look forward to filming season six in Los Angeles."

"Donald has so many recent West Coast projects, that it made perfect sense to change locations and along with it change the flavor of the weekly tasks," said Burnett, Creator and Executive Producer, Mark Burnett Productions. "Seeing Donald operate in Southern California will provide yet more insight into his remarkable world."

To apply for the sixth season of "The Apprentice" please visit www.nbc.com or www.apprentice.yahoo.com to download an application and look for casting calls in a city near you soon.

The current season of "The Apprentice," which remains network television's most upscale unscripted series, culminates with the live finale from New York City's Lincoln Center where Trump will select his fourth "Apprentice" (Thursday, Dec. 15th, 9-11 p.m. ET/PT).

November 24, 2005

Ep 13 - The Finale!

It's all leading up to "The Apprentice" live season finale, Thursday, December 15 from 9-11pm ET. The two-hour finale will be broadcast live at Lincoln Center and will feature the conclusion of the final two tasks, a cast reunion and ultimately the live boardroom hiring of Trump's newest employee who will receive a $250,000 'apprenticeship.'

It's All About The Wrapper.

Tonight's 2 hours of Apprentice starts with the Clip Show from 9-10pm and continues from 10-11pm with Episode 10 "Shaniagans".

Each team must create a call-in campaign to promote the "Shania by Stetson" fragrance by using the advertising technique of "wrapping." Whoever gets the most calls to its 800 number wins. Season one "Apprentice" winner Bill Rancic steps in to replace George Ross this week.

One team sabotages their competition after getting wind of their plans. In one of the closest boardroom wins ever, the winning team beats out their competition by a mere five calls. The winners saddle up and share a dinner with world-famous country music star Shania Twain as the losing team heads into the boardroom to determine the final four.

Giving Thanks.

This posting is COMPLETELY off topic, and it will be the only time I do this, so please bear with me.

First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to our US friends, readers, and lurkers.

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More than any Thanksgiving in the past, I am thankful today.  One year ago today, my father had a heart attack. He was stuck on an isolated island for 3 days before the weather allowed him to get to the hospital.  Some of you may already be aware of this, since this blog was left unattended for about a month while I looked after his home. Less than 6 months later he had a stroke as a result of the heart attack. 

We were very lucky that dad survived and is doing well back on his island.  Other people and families have not been so lucky.

In honour of Thanksgiving I invite you to consider making donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or your local equivalent.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving (and/or Thursday)!

November 21, 2005

Ep 12 - Final Approach

The final two are faced with their toughest tasks to date. They must each manage massive charity events. After battling with one another to pick "employees" to help them, one candidate coordinates a celebrity softball game, while the other transforms a downtown nightclub into a star-studded comedy event. A finalist is left reeling after a star cancellation and Mother Nature threatens to destroy the other's plans.

12-08-05 9PM

November 16, 2005

Sing, Sing A Song.

Candidates sing a new song when Donald Trump asks the teams to produce, write and create a song, which will play live, on-air for XM Satellite Radio.

The first order of business begins when Clay adamantly asks Trump for a change, evening out the two teams. Trump then delivers their latest task -- to choose an unsigned singer/songwriter to work with, write an original song, and supervise the production of a song to be played live, on-air for one of XM's premiere stations -- XM Cafe. Both teams will have access to professional musicians to help them out. The team whose song best fits the format of XM Cafe, as judged by XM satellite radio executives, wins.

One team hits a high note with rave reviews while the other team's song falls flat. The winning team flies with Trump in his helicopter for a private skyline tour. Back in the boardroom, Trump's frustration with the losing team is noted as he remarks, "I don't think any of you should be proud of the performance this week..."

Candidates

  • Randal PM:2 BR:1 - Excel
    (Somerset, N.J.) Consulting Firm Owner -- I combine a strong academic background (Rutgers, Oxford, and MIT) with more than 13 years as an entrepreneur including a multi-million dollar enterprise.
  • Rebecca PM:1 BR:2 - Excel
    (Chicago, Ill.) Financial Journalist -- I'm not afraid to roll up my sleeves to get the job done, but I'm also equipped to lead and manage any group of individuals.

Fired

  • Alla - Fired 11th
    PM:2 BR:2

    (Las Vegas, Nev.) Salon & Spa Chain Owner -- I have the "IT" factor. I never limit myself. I always want more and I always get what I want.
  • Felisha - Fired 10th
    PM:2 BR:1

    (Kansas City, Mo.) Real Estate Developer -- I have an incredible amount of intelligence and honesty.
  • Adam - Fired 9th
    PM:2 BR:2

    (Atlanta, Ga.) Risk Manager -- My raw drive, passion, and curiosity for life are all essential talents that I possess and have propelled me to success. Coupled with strong ethics and morals, my talents will separate me from the pack and get me hired.
  • Clay - Fired 8th
    PM:2 BR:2

    (College Station, Texas) Realtor -- Good enough, smart enough, and creative enough, and gosh darn it, people like me.
  • Brian - Fired 8th
    PM:2 BR:1

    (New York, N.Y.) Print Company Executive -- I'm driven, focused, loud, and I won't let anything get in my way. --- When you boil it all down, Brian was fired for being late.
  • Markus - Fired 7th
    PM:1 BR:2

    (Sarasota, Fla.) Inventor -- My relentless dedication to the highest outcome for my client would serve Mr. Trump well. --- Markus was fired for not getting to the point. Ever.
  • Josh - Fired 6th
    PM:1 BR:1

    (New York, N.Y.) Beauty Company Owner -- My passion, vision, work ethic, and unwavering commitment to success makes me the best candidate for the Apprentice. -- Josh was fired for leading his team to the biggest defeat ever on The Apprentice. Not only did they lose the task, but they decreased their clients projected sales by 34%.
  • James Dillon - Fired 6th
    BR:1

    (Alexandria, Va.) Sales Executive -- My leadership, my work ethic, and my potential combined all contribute to the ability to be an outstanding Apprentice. --- James was fired for not getting out on the floor and selling.
  • Jennifer Murphy - Fired 6th
    PM:1 BR:3

    (Los Angeles, Calif.) Ad Sales Manager -- My leadership style has proven very successful and has made companies huge, long-term profits. Mr. Trump would be fortunate to have me on his team. --- Jennifer was fired for not making sales. With a 15 minute wait, she access to a captive audience and didn't convert.
  • Mark - Fired 6th
    BR:1

    (Louisville, Ky.) Wealth Manager I blend values, education, and experience to win in any situation. --- Mark was fired for... playing ball.
  • Kristi Caudell - Fired 5th
    BR:1

    (Gainesville, Ga.) Sales Executive -- . I am a team player and an exceptional team leader. I am creative and the quality I am most proud of is my integrity. Kristi was fired because she was disruptive and negative. She wasn't responsible for the loss, but she was responsible for a lot of the conflict and dissension on the team. That's what got her fired.
  • Toral Mehta - Fired 4rd
    BR:1

    (Philadelphia, Pa.) Investment Banker -- ...superior dynamic, charismatic, electric personality -- Toral didn't step up to lead the team. She didn't prove herself with ideas or concepts. She didn't put on the degrading costume. She did, however, talk WAY too much in the boardroom. Keeping the attention on Toral is what got her fired.
  • Jennifer W - Fired 3rd
    BR:1

    (Anthem, Ariz.) Realty Company Owner -- I have an excellent business background in real estate; I'm the broker for my own company grossing over a million dollars in the first year. I am a real estate investor and entrepreneur.
  • Chris - Fired 2nd
    BR:1

    (Dallas, Texas) Marketing Executive -- I am the ultimate competitor: passionate, grounded, driven, and a work-horse who is, bottom line, a winner. -- Chris missed the not-even-remotely-subtle signs Donald was giving him and got fired for it.
  • Melissa - Fired 1st
    BR:1

    (Tampa, Fla.) Real Estate Investor -- I'm hardworking, honest, ethical, fun, and fair. In the clutch I am truly dependable. I have a proven track record of strong leadership, salesmanship, and being a team player.
    -- Melissa was fired for finding a way to piss off every member of her team in one short task. Well, that, and complaining instead of stepping up to do the marketing for a demographic she knew oh-so well.

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