Adam Lambert To Launch Cosmetics Line for Men
American Idol Season 8 finalist Adam Lambert is currently in the works of launching a cosmetics line for men. According to Blackbook the collection will include everything from eyeliner, eye shadow, and mascara to foundation, concealer, and lip gloss.
Apple iPad Launch
The iPad is the first tablet computer developed by Apple Inc. Announced on January 27, 2010, it is part of a device category between a smartphone and a laptop computer. Similar in functionality to a larger and more powerful iPhone or iPod touch, it runs a modified version of the same operating system (iPhone OS). Its included applications have also been redesigned to take advantage of the larger screen with added functionality similar to their Mac OSX counterparts.
It starts at $499 for 16GB, 32GB for $599, and $699 64GB. Adding 3G costs a $130 per model, so the most expensive model (64GB / 3G) is $829. The WiFi-only model will ship in 60 days, and the 3G models will come in 90 days.
Le Whif – The First Inhalable Food Source
Le Whif is the very first inhalable food source available to the commercial market. Created by Harvard professor David Edwards who pioneered inhalable insulin, Le Whif comes in four flavors: pure chocolate, raspberry chocolate, mint chocolate and coffee. Every whif is virtually calorie-free. A small pack of 8-10 whifs of chocolate contains less than one calorie, and the coffee contains the equivalent of a shot of espresso. The product is already available in France and Japan — where it has garnered a huge following.
‘Alice in Wonderland’ Ad Spurs Controversy
Los Angeles, California (CNN) — At first glance of Friday’s Los Angeles Times, you might think the Mad Hatter has taken over the newspaper.
Johnny Depp’s colorful character in Disney’s new film “Alice in Wonderland” dominates a faked front page, which includes the paper’s traditional flag and two stories that appeared in the paper last month.
Elle’s March Cover Girl: Keira Knightley
On her character in The Misanthrope: “Jennifer’s kind of a crazy mix of being a complete bitch—confident and terrifying—yet she’s incredibly young and is probably being exploited way more than she actually realizes.”
On criticism of her acting skills: “Oh, they still say that! Every time I do an interview with the English press, one of their questions is, ‘How do you feel knowing that everyone thinks you’re a shit actress?’ ”
Pepsi Initiative Hopes to Refresh
That’s right, you read it all correctly. The title is as just as blatant, shocking and exciting as the latest efforts of Pepsi to inspire individuals to create, contribute and add to the world we live in. For the past few weeks now, a series of commercials have circulated on television about the Pepsi refresh project, and after checking out the website, thought it might be a great idea to let you all know just what this is about.
Free money. No kidding.
Pepsi is handing out grants in the amounts of $5,000 all the way to $250,000 to individuals and organizations looking to get things going, develop and forward their ideas. Each person, or organization must fill out an application with specific details of their ‘idea,’ along with an itemized budget and you are all set! There are deadlines you must adhere to, and shortly thereafter a voting period starts to choose winning submissions.
What is more interesting about this process is that you…well, us…the public, we vote and ultimately choose the winners! Wait. They did say the same thing about American Idol didn’t they…hm, either way, what’s the harm in trying! Ideas range from documentaries, to starting performing arts charter schools. So, you should NOT be afraid of your passion. Give it a try. The worst they can do is say no, right?
Check out the following link to get more information. What are you waiting for? Money to support ingenuity and expansion in a recession sounds pretty refreshing to me!
ERE Expo 2010 Spring
ERE Expo Returns to San Diego for the 10th Year
There are other events, but none in the recruiting space that feature as many real practitioners sharing their successes and secrets with you. Now entering its 10th year, ERE Expo continues to reinvent its agenda and speaker faculty year after year, featuring sessions led by recruiters like you. That is something you won’t find at any other recruiting conferences this year!
If you’ve been to an ERE Expo before, don’t expect a repeat performance. Expect it to be better, with new topics not yet tackled, delivered by new companies and new speakers.
‘It Girl’ Janelle Monae Returns with New Singles
By: Brian Bowers
The phrase “a Monet” is typically used to describe an art piece created by the French Impressionist Claude Monet. In slang terms, it can often be used to describe something that has to be viewed from a distance to be understood. If one gets too close, the idea is that the beauty of the piece, art, person is disrupted completely. This isn’t the case with Janelle Monae.
From a distance and up-close Her flawless beauty and effervescence is a pleasant contrast to the rebel who undoubtedly has a cause and calling: inspiration. One can only wonder how much longer it will be before “Monae” will evoke images of the young, underground starlette singer as opposed to any of these clichés and conventions.
With the mantra “imagination inspires nations” it seems Janelle Monae continues to be the ‘it girl’ of the underground music scene. Her and the Wondaland Arts Society don’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Noted for her eclectic style, funky hair and classic voice, she returns with two brand new singles Tightrope ft. Big Boi and Cold War.
Words cannot completely describe what Monae and the Wondaland Art Society manage to do sonically and capture such a wonderful aural experience. Her voice is classic and versatile combined with a lyrical content that is cryptic and profound. All of her work is a dive into deep, full musical sounds. In the recent past, Monae and her team were able to team up with Diddy and Bad Boi to release what she calls a short film, Many Moons. The video was epic, full of bright colors, multi-layered themes and of course undeniable beauty and charm that is characteristically…well, Monae.
If you want to check out the new singles and amazing art, check out her official page, or her myspace page. The epic debut album The Archandroid appears be a promising, generous effort both sonically and visually. Artists such as this don’t come around often, and it is my greatest hope that this one gets the respect she deserves.
Vista al Mar, Estate of the Day
Even some beachfront property in southern California is slow to move. One estate Vista al Mar in Dana Point, California, is headed for auction. The home is located in The Strand at Headlands, southern California’s last and most exclusive beachfront community. The development has several tiers of oceanview homes, this one appears to be on one of the middle levels. The new home was once priced at over $15 million but will be auctioned off with an opening bid of just $7.5 million.
HGO Unveils Tchaikovsky’s “Queen of Spades”
If you are looking for something a little different for entertainment when you head out in Houston, perhaps you should check out The Houston Grand Opera’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s Queen of Spades this April. After performing Puccinni’s Tosca this past February, the Houston Grand Opera under the baton of Carlo Rizzi will be presenting one of 11 Tchaikovsky operas. According to the HGO website, the London Observer said the following of the production:
“Once every few seasons, a production gets pretty much everything right. This is one … Dramatically spine-chilling, visually spare and coherent, it was the kind of theatrical experience which changes the way you look at life – not a comment to be made lightly.” — The Observer (London)
The opera, which originally premiered in December of 1890, is based on the short story by Russian writer Alexander Pushkin. Much of Pushkin’s work has famously been set to music by a number of prolific composers. The Queen of Spades is a complex tale of secrecy, greed, manipulation and desire. And of course, what would opera be without a little avarice, a little death and passion!
