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1. Charity: Gabrielle's Angel Foundation -- The Angel Ball 2009
Location: New York City area on November 16, 2009 | 2 tickets
Start: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:13:00 PM EDT
Ends: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 2:02:00 PM EST

Description: Don't miss out on these highly sought after tickets to the advance screening of New Moon in the New York area on November 16, 2009. New Moon is the much anticipated second installment in the Twilight saga which continues with a cast of teen-heartthrobs Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart).

(Link: Charity Buzz: Two Advance Screening Tickets To New Moon, the Second Film In the Hit Twilight Saga!)

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I'm not in NYC, but this sounds exciting! Plus it's all for charity! =D

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2. Charity: Gabrielle's Angel Foundation -- The Angel Ball 2009
Location: Long Island (NY), Versailles, Paris, Champagne (France)
Ends: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:06:26 PM EDT (Ended already)

Description: Soak in the grandeur of this unparalleled city with a trip to romantic and historic Versailles. Prior to this grand adventure, shop for something special to wear and be treated like royalty with a $5,000 spending spree at the Americana Manhasset, Long Island’s most impressive shopping destination. Your very own personal shopper, Danielle Merollo, will help you choose the perfect outfit for your European adventure. This extravagant jaunt to the North Shore includes round-trip car service from Manhattan with lunch at one of their exclusive eateries.

( Then, off to Paris! )

(Link: Charity Buzz: Receive the Royal Treatment on Your VIP Escape to Paris, Versailles & Champagne)

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As you probably noticed, this auction has already ended, but I really wanted to go on something like this because I simply adore Versailles. I don't know how much it went for, but when I checked in on it during the middle of it, it was pretty high.

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3. Yesterday's NYT's article, "$13 an Hour? 500 Sign Up, 1 Wins a Job"...just wow. I'm not surprised so many people applied, but the way they just bypassed applicants/resumes that were even slightly overqualified was a bit shocking. Then, I reconsidered and well, the job title is Aministrative Assistant. I did a stint a few years ago during summer and after that, I completely decided the job isn't for me. Administrative Assistant = Ordering You Around & Being a Servant. They obviously weren't looking to better the company with experience, but rather looking for someone to boss around (or the polite term would be to grow with the company). Two interviews...okay. But hour long interviews with 128 questions?? Obviously, they were also looking for obedience and someone to do as they're told.

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4. Gosh, is this guy lucky!! He escaped death by seconds!!

(Link: NBC: The Today Show) (Low/Small)

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5. I'm completely going to work this weekend on all the commitments that I signed up on since midterms are over now. Essay time! (And fics, etc.) If I told you that I'll do something, never fear, I will get to it eventually this weekend.

tags: auction, france, new moon, nytimes, odd news, rl, summit entertainment, today show, twilight, versailles

The September Issue (A&E IndieFilms)

In Theatres: September 11, 2009 (limited in US)
Director: R.J. Cutler
Featuring: Anna Wintour
Classification: PG-13
Length: 90 minutes

It's a documentary - the title refers to the September 2007 issue. Anyone seen it already? It hasn't been picked up in Canada yet that I know of... I hope it's picked up soon!


(Alternative link to trailer)

mood: curious tags: a&e, anna wintour, documentary, fashion, movie, movie: anticipating, the september issue

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (Walt Disney Pictures) [source]

In Theatres: Summer 2011
Director: Unknown
Featuring: Johnny Depp, Bill Nighy (?), etc.
Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer
Classification: NR (Not Rated Yet)
Length: Unknown

Completely excited! *bounces*

mood: excited tags: disney, jerry bruckheimer, johnny depp, movie, movie: anticipating, pirates of the caribbean

Taylor Lautner recently gave a short interview to Cineplex. It's viewable here. Split character? Of course! After all, he turns into a wolf...

mood: curious tags: cineplex, movie, movie: anticipating, new moon, summit entertainment, taylor lautner, twilight

Just saw this in my inbox:

Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 -- 1:31 AM ET

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Edward M. Kennedy, Senate Stalwart, Dies at 77

Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, a son of one ofthe most storied families in American politics, a man who knew triumph and tragedy in near-equal measure and who will be remembered as one of the most effective lawmakers in the history of the Senate, died late Tuesday night. He was 77.

Read More: http://www.nytimes.com?emc=na

I'm so sad! I've always admired him for his devotion towards public life ('cause I don't think I can ever do that, as I'm a pretty private person) and he's always reminded me of the Gryffindor Lion -- loyal, courageous, and brave.

He will be sadly missed.

NBC's Brian William's tribute: Remembering Ted Kennedy (View in Small)

mood: sad tags: farewells, politics, senator kennedy, usa

Sign-ups will begin on Saturday August 22, 2009 and will end on September 3, 2009 @ 11:59 PM PST.

(Information Post)

smut4flowers is a multi-fandom fest to honour the memory of simons_flower. The fest will include all of simons_flower's favourite fandoms: Harry Potter, Torchwood, Star Trek, and Dr. Who.

~*~
The Hogwarts Life: A Harry Potter Fanswap


Information + Rules + Sign-ups

Sign-Ups: August 12th - August 26th
Prompts Listed: August 27th
All prompts due in by: October 22nd
Posting Begins: November 1st

You will be given 2 months to give 5 small gifts (drabbles, icons, art or mixes).

For the first signup, writers, artists and mixers are welcome to sign up! A gift is either:
a) One ficlet of at least 100 words
b) one fanart created specifically for the recipient
c) an EP fanmix (7 tracks)
d) icons

(I'm thinking of signing up for the second one, as it seems less time consuming...)

tags: art, dr. who, drabble, fan art, fan fiction, harry potter, pimp, star trek, torchwood

Suaad Hagi Mohamud was stranded in Kenya for three months (partially in jail) because when she was trying to leave, Kenyan officials asked for a bribe even though she has a Canadian passport. Then they claimed that her lips (her lips!) didn't match her passport photo. Canadian officials agreed and voided her passport, calling her an imposter. They also urged her to charge her with identity fraud.

She finally had to take a DNA test and it confirmed she was who she was saying all along.

I'm shocked that this can happen. What's the point of having a Canadian citizenship if the government is going to abandon you at your time of need?? I've always been proud to be Canadian, but I'm simply appalled.

Then to learn that a second Canadian, who also happens to have autism, has been stranded in Kenya under the same circumstance for THREE years is simply APPALLING.

And now she's suing the government for $2.5 million. And if she succeeds, guess where the money's going to come from? The tax-payers.

But I agree this shouldn't happen.

mood: annoyed tags: canada, kenya, news, politics, toronto

Thursday - huge storm, we ran to close the windows and everything. Didn't think anything of it until the next day, the headlines screamed, "Destruction", "T.O. Twisters", or something similar. That's never happened before and my parents have lived here for over 25 years. It wasn't actually in Toronto, though some people said they saw funnel clouds in downtown Toronto (Yonge & Bloor). It destroyed 600 homes in Vaughan (outskirts/north of Toronto) and even more in Durham.

My condolences to everyone affected in the devastation, especially the 11-year-old boy who lost his life.

I was at home, so I didn't even notice!! Plus, there were no warnings. I feel sorry for the people who didn't buy the tornado option in their insurance. 0_0

mood: confused tags: canada, durham, ontario, rl, toronto, vaughan, weather

Inglourious Basterds (Universal Pictures & The Weinstein Company)

In Theatres: August 21, 2009 (UK, France, Belgium: August 19, 2009)
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Featuring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, Eli Roth, Diane Kruger, Daniel Brühl, Til Schweiger, Mélanie Laurent, B.J. Novak, Samm Levine, etc.
Classification: R (14A Canada - Ontario; 13+ Canada - Quebec; 18A Canada - Alberta/Britsh Columbia/Manitoba; 18 UK; MA Australia)
Length: 153 minutes (2 hrs & 32 mins)

I found it hilarious that the film's rated differently in various provinces in Canada!! We, Canadians, are all the same (I would think)! I'm thinking of seeing this film next Tuesday...

Trailer: International

( Other Trailers: US & Teaser )

( Interviews: Video )

mood: amused tags: brad pitt, christoph waltz, diane kruger, inglourious basterds, morning joe, movie, movie: anticipating, quentin tarantino, the weinstein company, today show, universal pictures

The Orlando Prizes are limited to women writers who are U.S. citizens. Four categories - $1,000 awards in each category. $15 ENTRY FEE.

Short Fiction - Deadline September 1, 2009. Maximum 20 pages.

Nonfiction - Deadline September 1, 2009. Maximum 25 pages.

Poetry - Deadline October 1, 2009. Maximum 90 lines.

Sudden Fiction - Deadline October 1, 2009. Maximum 1,000 words.

(Click on image to view more details, not the application.)

mood: chipper tags: contests, pimp, usa, writing

Feel free to pass this along to any female Australian writers you know!

(Must be original and unpublished works, and they have different categories open with a maximum of two entries per author.)

tags: australia, contests, pimp, writing

"Morning Joe" has released a video about their interns. (View in Large | View in Small)

They wake up and go in at 4 a.m.? I guess that makes sense since "Way Too Early" starts at 5:30 a.m. and "Morning Joe" starts at 6 a.m., but still...that's quite early. I like how they all talk about how they all started off with internships. It gives me hope. =D

One of my favourite shows. To see more of "Morning Joe", their videos are under the Links Section to the left.

MSNBC interns must meet the following criteria:

Enrolled in a Bachelor's/Masters program at an accredited college or university

18 years or older and current sophomore standing or above

Able to receive academic credit from their college or university prior to starting assignment

Commit to a minimum of 3 days per week either on a part-time or full-time basis

Apply Here

mood: hopeful tags: internships, morning joe, news, pimp, politics, television