What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas: BUT..you’ve got to get there first! Here is a little motivation though – the Wynn will host a SINGLE LADIES DANCE CONTEST! Seriously – Imagine being out there, and finding your one true raw talent could win a fun competition and add a few memories to your personal collection.
Naturally, there is a prize – so, if you win, the Wynn will offer you front row tickets to Beyonce’s “I AM…YOURS” concert at the Encore Theater.
So here is the need to know details as this competition is OPEN to the public!– TRYST NIGHTCLUB (Las Vegas, Nevada) – is the place to be in order to compete. Tryst Nightclub invites groups of three dancers to compete in the qualifying round on Saturday, July 25 at 6 p.m. The final round will be held on Thursday, July 30. A panel of judges will choose the prize winners based on originality, execution, costumes and overall "fierce" factor.
The winning trio will receive three front row tickets to Beyonce, a resort room for the night, pre-show pampering at the salon and a VIP table at Tryst. Second place dancers will receive three tickets and a VIP table at Tryst, third place group will receive a Beyonce gift bag valued at $500.
Contestants should pre-register by calling (702) 770-7115. Registration for the qualifying round on Thursday, July 25 at Tryst will start promptly at 6 p.m. All contestants must be over 21 and show valid ID at the door. Dance must be to the first 60 seconds of "Single Ladies" by Beyonce. Music will be provided. Each group should have three dancers. Attire is nightclub fashion chic. All contestants must sign waivers at registration. This event is open to the public.
If you register, be sure to ask if there is a list for competitors to get through the line. My personal opinion – this IS one of the hottest nightclubs in Vegas and THIS is something you may want to have a game plan for. Last time I was there, the line stretched, wound and continued to grow throughout the casino. I still wonder if all waiting, made it in to experienced the rhythmic decadence. AGAIN, if you register ASK if competitors have an in! TRYST is fantastic fun, good people running the place – it feels secure and is always very clean.
This truly sounds fun to me – and if you go, compete or for that matter, win, lemme know and send me pics of YOUR experience!
Source: The Wynn and PrNewswire
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Upcoming Film Festival for the Online
Film Festivals seem to be popping up everywhere – and while the availability of technology has undoubtedly spurred a continued growth in opportunity and for that matter, events generate revenue for those communities acting as home to sponsoring organization – technology also offers knowledge of much to do with film festivals.
The Haydenfilms 4.0 Online Film Festival out of Pennsylvanian will host its Awards Ceremony as part of this year's 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival being held in Los Angeles from August 6 through 13. The Haydenfilms ceremony is on Friday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. (Pacific Time) at the Laemmle Sunset 5 Theater at 8400 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.
Showcasing more than 140 selections of what it’s judges and peers consider to be the world’s best and brightest, you will be able to find -- short films, videos and webisodes of 30 minutes or less at high-profile venues throughout Hollywood.
And yes, it’s truly and event as the week’s itinerary reflect, a number of receptions, Q&A sessions, networking events, panel discussions as well as forums.
Festival kick off is August 6th at Hollywood's Directors Guild of America Theatre with a special award showcase of three shorts shot by acclaimed cinematographer Darren Lee and directed by Demi Moore, Kirsten Dunst and Carter Smith. Opening night also will mark the special presentation of the HollyShorts and Haydenfilms Indie Film Visionary Award to Eli Roth.
Other high profile shorts screening during the opening night event include "Kidnapping Caitlynn," a short film starring Jason Biggs ("American Pie"), Julie Benz ("Dexter") and David Prior's thriller "AM1200." Royalty Rope Events, Inc. presents opening night.
The Haydenfilms online ceremony Aug. 7 will feature the first U.S. screening of Roth's special director's cut of "Cabin Fever." HollyShorts co-founders Theo Dumont and Daniel Sol say they are very excited about this year's event and the expanded role being played by Haydenfilms. "Initially we had no idea the festival would get so much attention," explained Sol. "However, now it annually brings attention and awareness to some really incredible talent.
"HollyShorts' goal is to create a community," adds Sol, "by bringing together a variety of people involved in the film industry so they can benefit each other."
Dumont goes on to say, "One of the most endearing qualities of the festival is its strong attempt to draw in not only professional and more experienced filmmakers, but students as well."
Haydenfilms President Hayden Craddolph said, "Being able to move our annual awards ceremony to HollyShorts and Hollywood this year is a bold step. It will give us even more exposure to our finalists, our online festival and our mission to support young and independent filmmakers."
August 7th, one of four finalists chosen by the public will win the coveted $10,000 grand prize award. The finalists include "Babbage," "The Brass Teapot," "Displaced," and "My Turtle's Name Is Dudley."
Sixteen countries are represented among the 53 semi-finalists and several hundred entries total. The top prize for this year's HollyShorts Film Festival grand winner is a Red One digital camera and Post/VFX package from Clifton Production Services and worth more than $100,000.
For tickets, a complete schedule and other information, go to www.hollyshorts.com or www.haydenfilms.com. Tickets and special passes also available at www.brownpapertickets.com .
SOURCE Haydenfilms.com / PRNewswire
The Haydenfilms 4.0 Online Film Festival out of Pennsylvanian will host its Awards Ceremony as part of this year's 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival being held in Los Angeles from August 6 through 13. The Haydenfilms ceremony is on Friday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. (Pacific Time) at the Laemmle Sunset 5 Theater at 8400 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.
Showcasing more than 140 selections of what it’s judges and peers consider to be the world’s best and brightest, you will be able to find -- short films, videos and webisodes of 30 minutes or less at high-profile venues throughout Hollywood.
And yes, it’s truly and event as the week’s itinerary reflect, a number of receptions, Q&A sessions, networking events, panel discussions as well as forums.
Festival kick off is August 6th at Hollywood's Directors Guild of America Theatre with a special award showcase of three shorts shot by acclaimed cinematographer Darren Lee and directed by Demi Moore, Kirsten Dunst and Carter Smith. Opening night also will mark the special presentation of the HollyShorts and Haydenfilms Indie Film Visionary Award to Eli Roth.
Other high profile shorts screening during the opening night event include "Kidnapping Caitlynn," a short film starring Jason Biggs ("American Pie"), Julie Benz ("Dexter") and David Prior's thriller "AM1200." Royalty Rope Events, Inc. presents opening night.
The Haydenfilms online ceremony Aug. 7 will feature the first U.S. screening of Roth's special director's cut of "Cabin Fever." HollyShorts co-founders Theo Dumont and Daniel Sol say they are very excited about this year's event and the expanded role being played by Haydenfilms. "Initially we had no idea the festival would get so much attention," explained Sol. "However, now it annually brings attention and awareness to some really incredible talent.
"HollyShorts' goal is to create a community," adds Sol, "by bringing together a variety of people involved in the film industry so they can benefit each other."
Dumont goes on to say, "One of the most endearing qualities of the festival is its strong attempt to draw in not only professional and more experienced filmmakers, but students as well."
Haydenfilms President Hayden Craddolph said, "Being able to move our annual awards ceremony to HollyShorts and Hollywood this year is a bold step. It will give us even more exposure to our finalists, our online festival and our mission to support young and independent filmmakers."
August 7th, one of four finalists chosen by the public will win the coveted $10,000 grand prize award. The finalists include "Babbage," "The Brass Teapot," "Displaced," and "My Turtle's Name Is Dudley."
Sixteen countries are represented among the 53 semi-finalists and several hundred entries total. The top prize for this year's HollyShorts Film Festival grand winner is a Red One digital camera and Post/VFX package from Clifton Production Services and worth more than $100,000.
For tickets, a complete schedule and other information, go to www.hollyshorts.com or www.haydenfilms.com. Tickets and special passes also available at www.brownpapertickets.com .
SOURCE Haydenfilms.com / PRNewswire
Monday, July 13, 2009
Do You Love to Chat Baseball?
Baseball fans know how big THIS week is in the world of Baseball!
With All-Star Baseball and the big FanFest, Commissioner Selig to Hold Town Hall Chat on MLB.com!
Tuesday, July 14th, the ever illustrious business mind and watchful eye of baseball will will host an online Town Hall Meeting exclusively on MLB.com from Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest in St. Louis tomorrow, Tuesday, July 14 at 1:30 p.m. EDT.
A live video stream of the interactive chat session with baseball fans will be carried on MLB.com, the official Website of Major League Baseball.
A transcript of the dialogue, as well as an archived replay of the chat will also be available.
The Commissioner will make brief opening remarks and then answer e-mailed questions from fans.
So, if you are a fan – this is for you:
RIGHT NOW, Fans can submit their questions for the Commissioner via e-mail to allstarchat@website.mlb.com
Commissioner Selig will respond to fans' questions in front of a live audience, including members of the media in St. Louis to cover the 80th All-Star Game tomorrow at Busch Stadium.
Source: MLB.com / PR Newswire
With All-Star Baseball and the big FanFest, Commissioner Selig to Hold Town Hall Chat on MLB.com!
Tuesday, July 14th, the ever illustrious business mind and watchful eye of baseball will will host an online Town Hall Meeting exclusively on MLB.com from Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest in St. Louis tomorrow, Tuesday, July 14 at 1:30 p.m. EDT.
A live video stream of the interactive chat session with baseball fans will be carried on MLB.com, the official Website of Major League Baseball.
A transcript of the dialogue, as well as an archived replay of the chat will also be available.
The Commissioner will make brief opening remarks and then answer e-mailed questions from fans.
So, if you are a fan – this is for you:
RIGHT NOW, Fans can submit their questions for the Commissioner via e-mail to allstarchat@website.mlb.com
Commissioner Selig will respond to fans' questions in front of a live audience, including members of the media in St. Louis to cover the 80th All-Star Game tomorrow at Busch Stadium.
Source: MLB.com / PR Newswire
Another IPHONE Ap - This One's For the Snap Happy
HEY --- it’s ANOTHER Iphone Ap! Yup that’s right, another.
This one is called Zipix Lite and touts features like: fully automatic enhancement, no buttons, sliders or drop-down menus, exposure correction, original vs enhanced image comparison and an automatic degradation of image correction – which accounts for fog, mist and smoke.
The application even touts the ability to existing photos enhancement capability as well as my most utilized tool – the crop and zoom function.
I haven’t downloaded this myself but it’s interesting to see yet another option hit the market – especially something dedicated to snap happy picture taking, mobile uploaders!
Source: Zipix, Inc. / PR Newswire
This one is called Zipix Lite and touts features like: fully automatic enhancement, no buttons, sliders or drop-down menus, exposure correction, original vs enhanced image comparison and an automatic degradation of image correction – which accounts for fog, mist and smoke.
The application even touts the ability to existing photos enhancement capability as well as my most utilized tool – the crop and zoom function.
I haven’t downloaded this myself but it’s interesting to see yet another option hit the market – especially something dedicated to snap happy picture taking, mobile uploaders!
Source: Zipix, Inc. / PR Newswire
How Much Do YOU Know About Travel Safety?
Safety Tips to Help Travelers Stay Safe on Vacation or Business
Vacation plans start with the endless shopping and booking of finding the right price to match the right time – packing the right sized items and checking the weather. However, the safe keeping of your personal effects don’t necessarily cross your mind until you wait with hundreds of others at baggage claim or even as you check into your hotel and the concierge takes your bags.
More than one billion travelers stay at U.S. hotels every year. While most enjoy pleasant vacations and business trips, some fall victim to theft, burglary and even assault, crimes that several hotel security veterans say may rise during a recession as hotels cut employee hours and possibly security staff.
This week a company specializing in security – issued a press release with some helpful tips that we thought we’d pass along to you….that way – you can sip your cosmos with ease!
Jack Feingold, a vice president with ADT Security Services, urged vacationers to pay careful attention to their safety and security to avoid becoming a victim of criminals or injured in an emergency.
"When traveling, people tend to be more attractive to thieves looking for easy targets and hotel security is usually the last thing on travelers' minds as they check in to a hotel. But security and safety should be a concern for anyone staying in a hotel this summer," Feingold said.
To reduce the risk of crime or injury during a hotel stay, travelers should follow these safety tips:
-- Avoid rooms with ground- or second-level windows. When possible,
choose a room between the third and sixth floors. Rooms on these
floors are high enough to discourage access from the street, yet are
within reach of most fire-department ladders.
-- Remember to always close and lock your door. Make it a habit to use
all locks, including the deadbolt and chain. If you choose to stay in
a room that faces pools or beach areas, make sure your sliding doors
and windows have sturdy locks.
-- Do not open your door to anyone who knocks unexpectedly. If someone
unexpectedly knocks claiming to be a hotel staff member, call the
front desk to confirm his or her status before opening the door. And
teach children to never open the door without your permission.
-- Park in well-lit areas and as close to the hotel as possible. Many hotel thefts take place in parking lots and structures, so finding a well-lit area to park your car is essential. Women traveling alone should ask for an escort to their cars at night. If possible, use
valet parking services. Valet service allows you to leave and pickup your car at the main entry, while also providing an added layer of security for your vehicle.
-- Take note of the hotel's emergency evacuation plan. As soon as you enter your room, take time to look at the hotel's emergency escape
plan and make a mental note of the nearest emergency exit and how to get there.
-- Choose a hotel with security cameras. Video surveillance cameras can
provide an added layer of security to help prevent theft and
discourage criminals. Hotel cameras should be placed in stairwells, pathways, exercise rooms, parking lots and any other public areas.
Cameras not only help hotel staff track the safety of their visitors, they are also helpful in identifying criminals if a crime does occur.
Feingold said, "The most important thing to keep in mind when on vacation is safety, for you and your family. Taking a few minutes to think about hotel security is not only crucial to a fun, relaxing vacation; it is one of the best safety choices travelers can make."
Source: ADT Security Services / PR Newswire
Vacation plans start with the endless shopping and booking of finding the right price to match the right time – packing the right sized items and checking the weather. However, the safe keeping of your personal effects don’t necessarily cross your mind until you wait with hundreds of others at baggage claim or even as you check into your hotel and the concierge takes your bags.
More than one billion travelers stay at U.S. hotels every year. While most enjoy pleasant vacations and business trips, some fall victim to theft, burglary and even assault, crimes that several hotel security veterans say may rise during a recession as hotels cut employee hours and possibly security staff.
This week a company specializing in security – issued a press release with some helpful tips that we thought we’d pass along to you….that way – you can sip your cosmos with ease!
Jack Feingold, a vice president with ADT Security Services, urged vacationers to pay careful attention to their safety and security to avoid becoming a victim of criminals or injured in an emergency.
"When traveling, people tend to be more attractive to thieves looking for easy targets and hotel security is usually the last thing on travelers' minds as they check in to a hotel. But security and safety should be a concern for anyone staying in a hotel this summer," Feingold said.
To reduce the risk of crime or injury during a hotel stay, travelers should follow these safety tips:
-- Avoid rooms with ground- or second-level windows. When possible,
choose a room between the third and sixth floors. Rooms on these
floors are high enough to discourage access from the street, yet are
within reach of most fire-department ladders.
-- Remember to always close and lock your door. Make it a habit to use
all locks, including the deadbolt and chain. If you choose to stay in
a room that faces pools or beach areas, make sure your sliding doors
and windows have sturdy locks.
-- Do not open your door to anyone who knocks unexpectedly. If someone
unexpectedly knocks claiming to be a hotel staff member, call the
front desk to confirm his or her status before opening the door. And
teach children to never open the door without your permission.
-- Park in well-lit areas and as close to the hotel as possible. Many hotel thefts take place in parking lots and structures, so finding a well-lit area to park your car is essential. Women traveling alone should ask for an escort to their cars at night. If possible, use
valet parking services. Valet service allows you to leave and pickup your car at the main entry, while also providing an added layer of security for your vehicle.
-- Take note of the hotel's emergency evacuation plan. As soon as you enter your room, take time to look at the hotel's emergency escape
plan and make a mental note of the nearest emergency exit and how to get there.
-- Choose a hotel with security cameras. Video surveillance cameras can
provide an added layer of security to help prevent theft and
discourage criminals. Hotel cameras should be placed in stairwells, pathways, exercise rooms, parking lots and any other public areas.
Cameras not only help hotel staff track the safety of their visitors, they are also helpful in identifying criminals if a crime does occur.
Feingold said, "The most important thing to keep in mind when on vacation is safety, for you and your family. Taking a few minutes to think about hotel security is not only crucial to a fun, relaxing vacation; it is one of the best safety choices travelers can make."
Source: ADT Security Services / PR Newswire
Friday, July 10, 2009
Sheet Music for The Kindle - wha? No Way!
FreeHand Systems announces that its Novato Music Press catalog, consisting of over 20,000 classical, traditional and American music titles, is now available for the Amazon Kindle portable reading device. This marks the first time that a comprehensive collection of sheet music is being offered for this exciting new medium.
"This is a wonderful boon to musicians who want instant access to a vast library of in-demand sheet music," said Kim Lorz, CEO of FreeHand Systems, Inc. "In addition to the convenient and comprehensive content selection we offer, musicians never have to fumble through paper scores or worry about forgetting a piece of music; it's all there in the Kindle."
The company's digital sheet music website, www.freehandmusic.com, consists of more than 130,000 titles and is the Internet's largest online sheet music catalog. The goal is to make all of the site's titles, ranging from jazz to pop and country to world music, available for download to the Kindle.
The Novato Music Press catalog includes 20,046 titles by 1,350 composers and consists of solo, chamber, opera and orchestra scores. Major composers (J. S. Bach, Mozart and Beethoven) are well-represented, but the collection also contains traditional songs and works from popular songwriters like Stephen Foster and George M. Cohan.
Free Hand's website offers over 130,000 titles for digital download and transfer to the MusicPad Pro.
(Apparently, Free Hand is global leader in digital sheet music publishing, is the manufacturer of the first digital music tablet, the MusicPad Pro(R) Plus and Sheet Music-On-A-Stick (SMOAS))
"This is a wonderful boon to musicians who want instant access to a vast library of in-demand sheet music," said Kim Lorz, CEO of FreeHand Systems, Inc. "In addition to the convenient and comprehensive content selection we offer, musicians never have to fumble through paper scores or worry about forgetting a piece of music; it's all there in the Kindle."
The company's digital sheet music website, www.freehandmusic.com, consists of more than 130,000 titles and is the Internet's largest online sheet music catalog. The goal is to make all of the site's titles, ranging from jazz to pop and country to world music, available for download to the Kindle.
The Novato Music Press catalog includes 20,046 titles by 1,350 composers and consists of solo, chamber, opera and orchestra scores. Major composers (J. S. Bach, Mozart and Beethoven) are well-represented, but the collection also contains traditional songs and works from popular songwriters like Stephen Foster and George M. Cohan.
Free Hand's website offers over 130,000 titles for digital download and transfer to the MusicPad Pro.
(Apparently, Free Hand is global leader in digital sheet music publishing, is the manufacturer of the first digital music tablet, the MusicPad Pro(R) Plus and Sheet Music-On-A-Stick (SMOAS))
Michael Moore to Release New Film Oct. 2nd
Earlier this week, Oscar-winning director Michael Moore unveiled the newest title to release in 2009. This year – Moore shares “Capitalism: A Love Story.
It appears that Moor will come full circle – back to the issue his career got its start with – and that is “the distastrous impact that corporate dominance and out of control profit motives have on the lives of Americans and citizens of the world”.
On why he chose to make a 'love story,' Moore stated that it was time for him to make a 'relationship movie.' "It will be the perfect date movie," said Moore. "It's got it all -- lust, passion, romance, and 14,000 jobs being eliminated every day. It's a forbidden love, one that dare not speak its name. Heck, let's just say it: It's Capitalism."
The film is set to come out October 2nd – 2009 – through the management or distribution and backing of Paramount and Overture Films.
Source: PR NEWSWIRE and OVERTURE FILMS
It appears that Moor will come full circle – back to the issue his career got its start with – and that is “the distastrous impact that corporate dominance and out of control profit motives have on the lives of Americans and citizens of the world”.
On why he chose to make a 'love story,' Moore stated that it was time for him to make a 'relationship movie.' "It will be the perfect date movie," said Moore. "It's got it all -- lust, passion, romance, and 14,000 jobs being eliminated every day. It's a forbidden love, one that dare not speak its name. Heck, let's just say it: It's Capitalism."
The film is set to come out October 2nd – 2009 – through the management or distribution and backing of Paramount and Overture Films.
Source: PR NEWSWIRE and OVERTURE FILMS
All Good Things ....Comes Change -- with the free eventually comes the CHARGE...
For some, it may be a daily routine -- to log into the internet, pulling up a website that plays music as part of some sort of genome project. Now, I hate to say it, I don't know much about it, nor have I truly taken the few minutes to click through and read up on why or how their music came to stream online for free or how the selection of some of my favorites pulled up the musical dabblings of other artists that have a similar sound, beat or something like that.
But today...I found a long email in my box. It was from the CEO of the company -- (Pandora.com) stating that a royalty resolution had come together -- reaching a common ground on music rights. It seems that there are rates now -- particularly for those that listen to over 40 hours a month. The CEO's email says, "Because we have to pay royalty fees per song and per listener, it makes very heavy listeners hard to support on advertising alone. Most listeners will never hit this cap, but it seems that you might."
So rather than cap usage, there is a 99 cent fee once a listener hits the 40-hour mark during a month. AND the other...is like a one year membership --
Finally, the email solicits feedback -- CEO says, "The combination of our usage patterns and the "per song per listener" royalty cost creates a financial reality that we can't ignore...but we very much want you to continue listening for years to come."
Hmmm... Just thought it was interesting -- What do you think?
But today...I found a long email in my box. It was from the CEO of the company -- (Pandora.com) stating that a royalty resolution had come together -- reaching a common ground on music rights. It seems that there are rates now -- particularly for those that listen to over 40 hours a month. The CEO's email says, "Because we have to pay royalty fees per song and per listener, it makes very heavy listeners hard to support on advertising alone. Most listeners will never hit this cap, but it seems that you might."
So rather than cap usage, there is a 99 cent fee once a listener hits the 40-hour mark during a month. AND the other...is like a one year membership --
Finally, the email solicits feedback -- CEO says, "The combination of our usage patterns and the "per song per listener" royalty cost creates a financial reality that we can't ignore...but we very much want you to continue listening for years to come."
Hmmm... Just thought it was interesting -- What do you think?
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