Book Review: The Snowman's Song: A Christmas Story
1 comments Posted by Faten Abdallah at 12/17/2009 02:27:00 PM
As one who doesn't celebrate Christmas because of being a different faith, I enjoyed reading the story The Snowman's Song: A Christmas Story. It is beautifully written with beautiful illustrations. This is book is enough to capture the attention of not only the child but the adult as well.
A little snowman wants to sing, but from the kindness and encouragement of others, he is able to achieve his dream. The Snowman's Song: A Christmas Story is accompanied with an audio CD.
Disclosure: I was sent a copy of the book by the publisher Leaping Antelope Productions for review only.
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10 Live Action Shorts Alive In 2009 Oscar® Race
0 comments Posted by Faten Abdallah at 12/11/2009 01:07:00 AMBeverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 live action short films will advance in the voting process for the 82nd Academy Awards®. Seventy-one pictures had originally qualified in the category.
The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production company:
- "The Door,” Juanita Wilson, director, and James Flynn, producer (Octagon Films Ltd.)
- “The Ground Beneath,” Rene Hernandez, director, and Kristina Ceyton, producer (Passion Pictures)
- “Hotel,” Tim Conrad, director-producer (Oyster Films)
- “Instead of Abracadabra,” Patrik Eklund, director, and Mathias Fjellstrom, producer (Direktorn & Fabrikorn)
- “Kavi,” Gregg Helvey, director-producer (Gregg Helvey)
- “Miracle Fish,” Luke Doolan, director, and Drew Bailey, producer (Druid Films)
- "The New Tenants,” Joachim Back, director, and Tivi Magnusson, producer (Park Pictures)
- “The Response,” Adam Rodgers, director, and Sig Libowitz, producer (Look at the Moon Productions)
- “Short Term 12,” Destin Daniel Cretton, director-producer, and Michelle Steffes, producer (Destin Cretton)
- “Sidney Turtlebaum,” Tristram Shapeero, director, and Daniel Jewel, producer (Third Man Films Limited)
The Short Films and Feature Animation Branch Reviewing Committee viewed all the eligible entries for the preliminary round of voting in screenings held in New York and Los Angeles.
Short Films and Feature Animation Branch members will now select three to five nominees from among the 10 titles on the shortlist. Branch screenings will be held in Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco in January 2010.
The 82nd Academy Awards nominations will be announced on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2009 will be presented on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.
Claire's Celebrates The Holidays With New Secret Santa Circle
0 comments Posted by Faten Abdallah at 12/10/2009 01:09:00 AMClaire’s, the popular teen accessories destination, launches its first-ever interactive digital campaign, Secret Santa Circle. Just in time for the holidays, girls can create their own Secret Santa Circle with their BFFs on-line to ensure they gift and get exactly what’s on their wish list.
Claire’s Secret Santa Circle allows users to create their own gift wish list, view their friends’ lists and suggest items for other friends to add. Once a user joins, they are secretly matched to their Secret Santa assignment and receive a digital coupon for $5 off a $10 or more purchase at Claire’s, providing a helpful discount for their gift purchase. The online program gives girls the opportunity to celebrate the season with glam accessories for themselves and their friends, perfect for dressing up during the holidays and ringing in the New Year.
“Secret Santa exchanges have always been popular among teens, but we’re taking the tradition to a new level. Our interactive version provides a more fun, engaging experience for our customers and gives them the opportunity to communicate and share ideas with friends,” said Norm Yustin, Senior Vice-President Global Marketing of Claire’s. “We created Claire’s Secret Santa Circle to encourage social shopping and ensure everyone can give and receive the perfect gifts this season.”
Additional features of the Secret Santa Circle include:
* A digital invitation allowing users to choose the date and location for the gift exchange
* The ability to compose a group message and set a price for presents
* A page for the Secret Santa Circle organizer to track responses
* A link to post wish lists and wish list suggestions directly to a Facebook profile
* Helpful e-mail or text reminders to each person in your Circle along the way to ensure everyone gets in on the fun
* The ability for participants to poll their own Secret Santa Circle
* A special code to download a free music track from claire’sFM playlist
All participants in Claire’s Secret Santa Circle must be at least thirteen years of age. For more information about Claire’s Secret Santa Circle please visit www.Claires.com
Company Overview
Claire’s Stores, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced fashion accessories and jewelry for girls and young women through its two store concepts: Claire’s® and Icing®. While the latter operates only in North America, Claire’s operates worldwide. As of October 31, 2009, Claire’s Stores, Inc. operated 2,954 stores in North America and Europe. Claire’s Stores, Inc. also operates through its subsidiary, Claire’s Nippon, Co., Ltd., 215 stores in Japan as a 50:50 joint venture with AEON, Co., Ltd. The Company also franchises 192 stores in the Middle East, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, Poland and Guatemala.
