Friends are Good for Your Health:
(ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 30--prnewswire)
Women everywhere can finally stop making excuses to spend more time with girlfriends. Studies have shown that time with friends can lead to better health. Apparently, The "girlfriend" experts at Seagram's Escapes suggest soaking up health benefits by planning girl time on August 1 - National Girlfriends Day - or any day in September during National Women's Friendship Month!
I don't know about you but this one sounds like a fantastic excuse to observe a holiday and celebrate good friends!
Random details of interest:
In 1999, Kappa Delta Sorority created a National Women's Friendship Day.
(The day was so popular that the celebration expanded to National Women's Friendship Month in 2009, encouraging women around the country to celebrate each other the entire month of September.)
Ideas:
"Women connect and create friendships through celebrations. Grab your BFFs and celebrate any time of year with a girls' night in or spa day," said Debba Haupert of Girlfriendology.com, an online community for women.
In the true spirit of taking a sip, sip:
Check out these fun, 'girly' drink recipes in honor of female friendship---
Crantini*
4 oz. Seagram's Escapes Lime Melonade
1-1/2 oz vodka
3/4 oz cranberry juice
Lime slice
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in ingredients. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lime slice.
Island Fizz*
4 oz. Seagram's Escapes Jamaican Me Happy
4 oz. of champagne
Splash of lemonade
Mix and pour into a champagne glass. Garnish with a slice of lemon.
*Recipe for an adult alcoholic beverage
SOURCE The Genesee Brewery and prnewswire.com
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Father's Day Gadget and Gear Gifts
Father's Day shopping is often fraught with stress and uncertainty as many ponder how to please dear old Dad in a new, unique and compelling way.
"Of course, gadget and gear gifts always top the list of 'grateful gets,' especially on Father's Day," notes Paul Holstein of CableOrganizer.com, a leading eTailer offering scores of innovative devices and hand tools Dad is sure to love, including these:
Weather Resistant Flip Light
Good for up to 7 hours of illumination on a single charge, this flip-open light features 18 LEDs that have an average lifespan of 100,000 hours, and is compact enough to stow in a tool box or glove compartment. Includes a Magnet Mount and 360 degrees Swivel Hook for easy hands-free use, AC/DC Chargers, and an Internal Rechargeable Battery. ($17.99)
16oz Dual Auto/USB Heated Mug
Simply plug the heater mug's cord into a computer's USB port or vehicle's 12V DC power outlet, and beverage stays warm indefinitely. Durable stainless steel construction ensures good insulation while the protective thermostat control maintains a safe temperature. ($21.20)
Power Station Traveler™ Multi-Gadget Charger
From cell phones to iPods® to handheld GPS systems, gadgets reign supreme. For that dad with so many gadgets to charge but so little time, this device can charge up to 3 small portable devices simultaneously while at home, the office or driving in a car. ($32.99)
AUTOLOADER® Multi-Bit Screwdriver with 31 Piece Bit Set
This revolutionary screwdriver allows Dad to change bits in just seconds. Simply pull back the handle, select the desired bit from those stored in the screwdriver's body and push the handle forward - the bit is instantly loaded! ($44.90)
PowerPlay Tools
Perfect for dads who are always finding things to fix, this pocket-sized, all-in-one tool arsenal includes a drywall punch, pliers, screwdrivers, a SOG knife and much more. ($69.60)
'The Sanctuary' Power Charging Station and Desk Valet Combo
A refuge for PDAs, cell phones and MP3 players! The Sanctuary has 12 built-in connections (including USB) that are compatible with over 1500 of today's most popular electronic devices. ($120.53)
GoBe™ Solar Power System
With the GoBe portable solar panel and battery, you have the extra power you need while camping or experiencing a power outage. With a 150 watt-hour hub, there is enough power to run your cell phone or laptop, and with both units weighing less than 30lbs, it's easy to transport. ($180.26)
3M MPro Pocket Projector
Whether you're making an impromptu business presentation or sharing photos with friends, the MPro Series allows you to project images and videos on almost any wall, almost anywhere. Easily display MS Word®, MS PowerPoint®, MS Excel®, Adobe PDF®, music and movie files. ($325.35)
Consumers may order a wide selection of Father's Day gifts online at http://CableOrganizer.com or via toll-free telephone at 1-866-222-0030.
SOURCE CableOrganizer.com
"Of course, gadget and gear gifts always top the list of 'grateful gets,' especially on Father's Day," notes Paul Holstein of CableOrganizer.com, a leading eTailer offering scores of innovative devices and hand tools Dad is sure to love, including these:
Weather Resistant Flip Light
Good for up to 7 hours of illumination on a single charge, this flip-open light features 18 LEDs that have an average lifespan of 100,000 hours, and is compact enough to stow in a tool box or glove compartment. Includes a Magnet Mount and 360 degrees Swivel Hook for easy hands-free use, AC/DC Chargers, and an Internal Rechargeable Battery. ($17.99)
16oz Dual Auto/USB Heated Mug
Simply plug the heater mug's cord into a computer's USB port or vehicle's 12V DC power outlet, and beverage stays warm indefinitely. Durable stainless steel construction ensures good insulation while the protective thermostat control maintains a safe temperature. ($21.20)
Power Station Traveler™ Multi-Gadget Charger
From cell phones to iPods® to handheld GPS systems, gadgets reign supreme. For that dad with so many gadgets to charge but so little time, this device can charge up to 3 small portable devices simultaneously while at home, the office or driving in a car. ($32.99)
AUTOLOADER® Multi-Bit Screwdriver with 31 Piece Bit Set
This revolutionary screwdriver allows Dad to change bits in just seconds. Simply pull back the handle, select the desired bit from those stored in the screwdriver's body and push the handle forward - the bit is instantly loaded! ($44.90)
PowerPlay Tools
Perfect for dads who are always finding things to fix, this pocket-sized, all-in-one tool arsenal includes a drywall punch, pliers, screwdrivers, a SOG knife and much more. ($69.60)
'The Sanctuary' Power Charging Station and Desk Valet Combo
A refuge for PDAs, cell phones and MP3 players! The Sanctuary has 12 built-in connections (including USB) that are compatible with over 1500 of today's most popular electronic devices. ($120.53)
GoBe™ Solar Power System
With the GoBe portable solar panel and battery, you have the extra power you need while camping or experiencing a power outage. With a 150 watt-hour hub, there is enough power to run your cell phone or laptop, and with both units weighing less than 30lbs, it's easy to transport. ($180.26)
3M MPro Pocket Projector
Whether you're making an impromptu business presentation or sharing photos with friends, the MPro Series allows you to project images and videos on almost any wall, almost anywhere. Easily display MS Word®, MS PowerPoint®, MS Excel®, Adobe PDF®, music and movie files. ($325.35)
Consumers may order a wide selection of Father's Day gifts online at http://CableOrganizer.com or via toll-free telephone at 1-866-222-0030.
SOURCE CableOrganizer.com
CASTING DIRECTOR SEEKING HIGH SCHOOL 'LOOKING' TALENT FOR PAID EXTRA WORK
DOWNTOWN ATLANTA with free parking across the street
ATLANTA, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Casting Director Bill Marinella, a 17-year industry veteran, announced today that he is in search of background talent for MEAN GIRLS 2, a Paramount Famous Productions release, shooting entirely in the Atlanta-area over the summer during July 2010.
The open call will be held, Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 9 am to 12 pm and Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 11 am to 2pm at:
Lower Level vacancy of the Ernst and Young Building at 55 Allen Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia (30308;
What they're looking for:
* Anyone with cool/ funky hairstyle, eyeglasses, or "Art Gallery" looks
* High school sports fans, Mom and Dad types, with a Midwest feel
* Casting ages 16 and up and "ALL LOOKS"
* Mall rats, skater looks and preppies!
* Real Cheerleaders and High School Jocks! Come in high school attire.
* Looking for Asian-American and Latin-American actors for very featured bit roles.
Wardrobe notes:
* NO LOGOS of any kind please!
* ABSOLUTELY NO RED, NO WHITE, NO BRIGHT COLORED CLOTHING
* NO BUSY PRINTS/PATTERNS
* Come in high school attire, jeans, ringer t-shirts, hoodies, skirts, etc.
* Backpacks, bookbags, beanies, kangols, eclectic outfits and accessories
* Please come in style, simple jewelry is best, with hair and make-up camera ready
Plenty of free parking and bring headshots if you have them.
NOTE:
Please bring official state IDs (e.g., driver's license, birth certificate, U.S. Passport). School IDs are not sufficient.
For descriptions and photos of wardrobe and other fun stuff regarding extras casting on MEAN GIRLS 2, please follow our blog on the following link: http://extrasmg2.blogspot.com/ and join our Twitter casting blast for what we are seeking daily at http://twitter.com/AcmeCastingATL
About MEAN GIRLS 2: MEAN GIRLS 2 will be directed by the talented and accomplished Melanie Mayron.
Melanie Mayron won an Emmy for her role on the groundbreaking ABC drama thirtysomething. She has starred and co-starred in feature films, most notably Claudia Weill's Girlfriends, for which she won the Best Actress Award at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland and was nominated for a British Academy Award for Best Newcomer. She was seen in Costa Gavras' Missing along with Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek. She has forged an additional career as a director in movies and television, directing features like The Babysitter's Club and Slap Her She's French, as well as several made-for-TV movies and many episodic shows, including thirtysomething, Dawson's Creek, The Larry Sanders Show, Arliss, 90210, Lipstick Jungle, and Greek. She directed the pilot of State of Grace for ABC Family. Melanie was nominated for a Directors Guild Award for ABC's movie, Toothless, starring Kirstie Alley and Lynn Redgrave. Recently she has directed episodes of Cynthia Mort's critically acclaimed HBO series, Tell Me You Love Me, as well as, numerous episodes of the equally prestigious HBO series In Treatment, starring Gabriel Byrne. This season, Melanie has directed episodes of Ten Things I Hate About You, Drop Dead Diva, and Army Wives. Currently she is in production on the feature MEAN GIRLS 2 for Paramount Famous Productions. In addition, she and her chemist father have just launched Mayron's Goods' Baby Goods, a new line of Natural & Organic Skin Care products for babies.
Synopsis of MEAN GIRLS 2: The story revolves around a new high school student, Jo, who agrees to befriend an outcast, Abby, at the urging of Abby's wealthy father in exchange for paying all of Jo's costs for the college of her dreams. Jo and Abby team up to take on the school's "mean girls," the Plastics. The story becomes a high stakes battle of loyalty that ultimately comes to a head when one of our heroines finds out that her friendship has been bought and paid for.
SOURCE Paramount Famous Productions
ATLANTA, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Casting Director Bill Marinella, a 17-year industry veteran, announced today that he is in search of background talent for MEAN GIRLS 2, a Paramount Famous Productions release, shooting entirely in the Atlanta-area over the summer during July 2010.
The open call will be held, Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 9 am to 12 pm and Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 11 am to 2pm at:
Lower Level vacancy of the Ernst and Young Building at 55 Allen Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia (30308;
What they're looking for:
* Anyone with cool/ funky hairstyle, eyeglasses, or "Art Gallery" looks
* High school sports fans, Mom and Dad types, with a Midwest feel
* Casting ages 16 and up and "ALL LOOKS"
* Mall rats, skater looks and preppies!
* Real Cheerleaders and High School Jocks! Come in high school attire.
* Looking for Asian-American and Latin-American actors for very featured bit roles.
Wardrobe notes:
* NO LOGOS of any kind please!
* ABSOLUTELY NO RED, NO WHITE, NO BRIGHT COLORED CLOTHING
* NO BUSY PRINTS/PATTERNS
* Come in high school attire, jeans, ringer t-shirts, hoodies, skirts, etc.
* Backpacks, bookbags, beanies, kangols, eclectic outfits and accessories
* Please come in style, simple jewelry is best, with hair and make-up camera ready
Plenty of free parking and bring headshots if you have them.
NOTE:
Please bring official state IDs (e.g., driver's license, birth certificate, U.S. Passport). School IDs are not sufficient.
For descriptions and photos of wardrobe and other fun stuff regarding extras casting on MEAN GIRLS 2, please follow our blog on the following link: http://extrasmg2.blogspot.com/ and join our Twitter casting blast for what we are seeking daily at http://twitter.com/AcmeCastingATL
About MEAN GIRLS 2: MEAN GIRLS 2 will be directed by the talented and accomplished Melanie Mayron.
Melanie Mayron won an Emmy for her role on the groundbreaking ABC drama thirtysomething. She has starred and co-starred in feature films, most notably Claudia Weill's Girlfriends, for which she won the Best Actress Award at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland and was nominated for a British Academy Award for Best Newcomer. She was seen in Costa Gavras' Missing along with Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek. She has forged an additional career as a director in movies and television, directing features like The Babysitter's Club and Slap Her She's French, as well as several made-for-TV movies and many episodic shows, including thirtysomething, Dawson's Creek, The Larry Sanders Show, Arliss, 90210, Lipstick Jungle, and Greek. She directed the pilot of State of Grace for ABC Family. Melanie was nominated for a Directors Guild Award for ABC's movie, Toothless, starring Kirstie Alley and Lynn Redgrave. Recently she has directed episodes of Cynthia Mort's critically acclaimed HBO series, Tell Me You Love Me, as well as, numerous episodes of the equally prestigious HBO series In Treatment, starring Gabriel Byrne. This season, Melanie has directed episodes of Ten Things I Hate About You, Drop Dead Diva, and Army Wives. Currently she is in production on the feature MEAN GIRLS 2 for Paramount Famous Productions. In addition, she and her chemist father have just launched Mayron's Goods' Baby Goods, a new line of Natural & Organic Skin Care products for babies.
Synopsis of MEAN GIRLS 2: The story revolves around a new high school student, Jo, who agrees to befriend an outcast, Abby, at the urging of Abby's wealthy father in exchange for paying all of Jo's costs for the college of her dreams. Jo and Abby team up to take on the school's "mean girls," the Plastics. The story becomes a high stakes battle of loyalty that ultimately comes to a head when one of our heroines finds out that her friendship has been bought and paid for.
SOURCE Paramount Famous Productions
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