McCartney.com Newsletter January 2009

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Welcome to the January 2009 edition of the McCartney.com newsletter.
(created by Martin Nethercutt)
Hello Francis,
Happy New Year!
2009 feels like a brand new start. With the inauguration of our
44th President Barack Obama, our country experienced an
historic event that is setting a new course for the future.
Despite all the recent global woes, America is once again
lighting the beacon of hope.
In the words of our friend John Burnes of BurnesCreative.com
"there will for sure be bugs in the system, but it feels like the
launch of America.2.0". John sure knows how to set the tone!
Before we charge ahead into a New Year, let's take a quick look
back on what happened in 2008. No, seriously.
Looking back...
From to having to adjust the World's clocks by one second due to the earth's
rotation slowing down, to gas prices acting like a bungee jumper, from the arrival of
a flurry of Hollywood twins (there must be something in the Evian... and is flurry the
collective noun for twins?) - what will 2009 bring?
After having lost 30% of the global wealth one thing is for sure, 2009 will be the
year where the tough, smart, nimble and hopeful will lead the way. And as in
every recession/depression there's also the upside of opportunity! McCartney
Multimedia has a whole host of ideas to help your business cut costs, become green
and keep smiling till the clouds clear. So.....enough of the past. Repeat after me...
I REFUSE TO BE DEPRESSED
I ESCHEW THIS CRAZY MESS
'COZ NO ONE WANTS TO BE AROUND
A PERSON WHO IS ALWAYS DOWN
So here's this month's issue:
Necessity is the Mother of Invention
As every small business owner knows, when competing for dollars gets tough, you
have to reinvent yourself to stay ahead of the game. That's why this month we want
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to focus your attention to what you can do to streamline your business or project.
Over the years we have developed small business tools to make managing your
products and services on the web more efficiently. The Internet is still the most cost
effective and GREEN solution to market, advertise and most importantly maintain
your e-relationships, business, products and services.
Here are our 5 steps:
The McCartney.com five step economic survey:
Step 1:
Is your business web site up to date with the latest technologies? (Web 2.0,
Community Software, Blogging, etc.)
Step 2:
Can you be found? What happens when you type in the name of your business or
service in the search field at Google, Alta Vista, Ask.com or Yahoo!?
Step 3:
What is your Internet strategy? How can you reach more customers, drive more
traffic to your web site and increase revenue?
Step 4:
How do you routinely analyze your ad and marketing budgets and make informed
decisions on how to go about reaching your target audience?
Step 5:
Maintenance, Maintenance, Maintenance
How often do you blog, mass email or update your content?
We cannot express enough how important it is to keep your messaging in good
shape and up to date. We have many clients, we have produced hundreds of web
sites and the ones that are successful, maintain a constant dialogue with their
visitors, fans or customers. So, when you've done your own analysis, please feel free
to give us a call or send an email and we will evaluate your path to online success!
For more information about our service packages, please email:
[email protected].
Houston Flashback
Houston's own 002 Houston Magazine featured an article
about Ruth in their December 08 issue
Excerpt:
"When you come to work with a new artist - and many
of them are already established - do you try and build on
how they're already presented in the media, or reflect
how they haven't been represented?"
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"Well, as a company that primarily builds websites,
emerging artists don't have us build their websites
because they don't have a budget. But in creating iFanz,
what we've done is given them a tool that they can just
plug in that's free to join, and when you get success it's cheap to run - like a hosting
fee."
You can read the entire article by downloading the PDF here.
Special thanks to Hotel ZaZa, The Cannon Affair and Jack Potts of Bohemian Photography.
Featured Sites of the Month
This month we want to feature two unique web site that we have developed for our
clients:
Cast and Crew
McCartney worked under the
command of DJLA Advertising to
provide the Flash, coding, hosting,
email connectivity and digital utility
services for Cast & Crew who are a
leading provider of payroll services
to the entertainment industry.
Through offices in Burbank, New
York, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Baton
Rouge, Detroit, Toronto &
Vancouver, Cast & Crew provides
payroll services to the Motion
Picture, Television and Commercial
Industries and offers its
comprehensive PSL family of
production accounting software.
Founded in 1976, Cast & Crew began modestly as a small business that provided
payroll services to the commercial and the music business. Today, Cast & Crew has
grown into a leading provider of payroll service for the Motion Picture, Television and
Commercial Industries. The people who work at Cast & Crew are the "hallmark" of
the company. Their vast knowledge and extensive experience in the industry are
what makes Cast & Crew the best in the business.
Neil Merryweather
Neil Merryweather has had a most
colorful and interesting career,
spanning more than 40 years. The
Canadian rock singer, bass player,
songwriter and producer has
recorded and played with a who’s
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who of the rock world including
his own band Merryweather, Dave
Mason, Steve Miller, Rick James,
Howard Roberts, Kal David, Randy
California, Billy Joel, James
Newton Howard, Charlie
Musselwhite, Bruce Cockburn, Kim
Fowley, Lita Ford and many more.
Neil began his career in Toronto as Bobby Neilson then Neil Lillie, playing with a
handful of bands throughout the 60s including “Just Us”, “The Tripp”, “The Mynah
Birds” (with Rick James), and “The Flying Circus” (with Bruce Cockburn), eventually
becoming Neil Merryweather after moving to Los Angeles in 1968. That’s when Neil’s
career as “Neil Merryweather” was launched, spawning a number of bands and
albums. Read Ruth's interview with Neil and watch the video version at this link.
Restaurant of the Month
Anisette Brasserie
Santa Monica, CA
Alain Giraud is a familiar
personality in Santa Monica,
California. His accent has
reverberated throughout the
city's famed Farmer's Market for
years, his unwavering presence
proffering a passionate support
for his many friends, purveyors
and farmers that arrive each
week. "It's the sharing a cup of
coffee with the city's chefs, the
serious foodies that are our
customers, and the farmers that
are essential to our success. It
is the one moment of the week
that the stress and demanding
time constraints of the
restaurant momentarily
vanish...a leisurely time to
discuss cooking and trends, and
to build relationships with the farmers that we depend upon," begins Giraud. It is,
therefore, a testament to his professional vision that Chef Alain Giraud unveils
Anisette, a Brasserie in association with Tommy Stoilkovich and Mike Garrett of The
Falcon Group, mere steps from his beloved Santa Monica Farmer's Market.
net.work news - spotlight on McCartney Clients and Net.work Members
Corbin Bleu
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Corbin performed his single, Moments
That Matter, from his forthcoming album,
“Speed of Light” at the “Kids’ Inaugural:
We Are The Future” concert honoring
military families in D.C. on January 19th
- MLK day, and one day before the
Inauguration of the 44th President.
(Pictured: David Reivers, First Lady
Michele Obama, Corbin Bleu)
The concert aired on the Disney Channel
at 8:00 ET/PT on Monday, January 19
and featured performances by The Jonas
Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Demi Levato and Bow Wow.
The event was simulcast on Radio Disney, and streamed on Disney.com.
"Wanted"
The movie "Wanted" with Angelina Jolie and Morgan
Freeman that our Austrian Sound Siren Margit Pfeiffer
contributed to as Sound Effects Editor, has received an
Oscar nomination for Sound Editing. Go Margit! And if
you're an academy member, vote, vote, vote!
About the movie
25-year-old Wes was the most disaffected, cube-dwelling
drone the planet had ever known. His boss chewed him
out hourly, his girlfriend ignored him routinely and his life
plodded on interminably. Everyone was certain this
disengaged slacker would amount to nothing. There was
little else for Wes to do but wile away the days and die in
his slow, clock-punching rut.
Until he met a woman named Fox. After his estranged father is murdered, the
deadly sexy Fox recruits Wes into the Fraternity, a secret society that trains Wes to
avenge his dad's death by unlocking his dormant powers. Wes grows to enjoy all the
strength he ever wanted.
But, slowly, he begins to realize there is more to his dangerous associates than
meets the eye. And as he wavers between new found heroism and vengeance, Wes
will come to learn what no one could ever teach him: he alone controls his destiny.
Pierre de Villandry Art Show
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Pierre de Villandry announces his solo art exhibit entitled “Tonalité Géométrique”
The show, consisting of over 50 pieces, will run from February 28th until March 9th,
2009 at 11821 Mississippi Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025. A reception will be held
on Saturday, February 28th, beginning at 6 pm. The evening will entail food, drinks,
music and more. More information about this event can be found by going to
www.pierredevillandry.blogspot.com or by contacting Mandy Pfifer at 310-578-2300.
Be sure to RSVP to [email protected] if you intend to attend the
opening.
About Pierre de Villandry
Pierre de Villandry is a French born artist currently residing in Santa Monica,
California. Pierre studied under the master Paul Jouvé, a member of the prestigious
Academie Francaise des beaux-arts. Along with painting, Pierre is also a very
talented violinist who studied in both Paris and Brussels and played in orchestras
across Western Europe.
About “Tonalité Géométrique”
Musicality; passion; eroticism; and calming beauty
are all words which have been used to describe
Pierre's latest collection. His works (a collection of
30" x 48", 36" x 48" and 48" x 60" acrylics) carry
with them the inherent ability to harmonize the
local environments in which they are present.
Combining his love and knowledge of music and
art, Pierre has created a collection which he calls
Tonalité Géométrique, or Geometric Tonality.
Harmonic circles contrasting with melodic columns
lend a symphonic ear to the art viewer’s
experience. The dramatic canvases are large
enough to command a wall, either individually or in a series. The paintings show
wonderfully by themselves without the need for traditional framing.
Tyrell @ Catalina Bar and Grill
Jazzmeister Steve Tyrell returns to the Catalina Bar and Grill in
Hollywood in February 5th thru the 8th and again 12th thru the 15th.
For details and tickets, please visit his site at SteveTyrell.com or click
to ticketweb.
For all you Tyrell fans, you can now download free desktop wallpaper
inspired by Steve's latest CD "Back to Bacharach" a collection of
incredible songs from Bacharach and Hal David.
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Recipe of The Month
Serve this as an appetizer, side dish or just an anytime snack. Great with a variety
of dipping sauces from ranch to raclette...
Ruth's Panko Roasted Golden Cauliflower
INGREDIENTS
3 large cloves of garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons of white wine
1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 tsp coarse sea salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place cauliflower florets in a large roasting or
casserole dish. Add the garlic, olive oil, wine, salt, and pepper; toss thoroughly. Mix
the panko and pecorino together and sprinkle over the cauliflower.
Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven, and serve.
Serves four.
Angie's One Liners
"Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them
being made."
Otto von Bismarck
"Age is just a number. It's totally irrelevant unless, of
course, you happen to be a bottle of wine."
Joan Collins
"Did you ever notice that the first piece of luggage on
the carousel never belongs to anyone?"
Erma Bombeck
"I have been a gigantic Rolling Stones fan since approximately the Spanish-American
War."
Dave Barry
Tech Tip of The Month
Do not open emails with the subject "Obama Acceptance Speech" or "Amazing
Speech by Obama"
They send an image of a video with a link to download the latest Flash player for PC
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- it is a link to a file called Adobe_flashplayer9.exe - do not click on THAT link or
download the exe file as it contains the virus which sniffs passwords off of your hard
drive as well as starts spamming everyone in your address book as if it came from
you.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/obamaspeech.asp
This information came from a source at the Secret Service, so please be aware of
any mails with the subject line below.
THERE IS AN EMAIL WITH SUBJECT LINE OBAMA ACCEPTANCE SPEECH FLOATING
AROUND WITH A TROJAN HORSE ATTACHMENT.
DO NOT OPEN FOR ANY REASON. DELETE IMMEDIATELY.
THE TROJAN STEALS ALL PASSWORDS AND USER IDS.
SPREAD THE WORD.
iFanz™ Artist Spotlight
Your Fanz Are Your Future
UR Label -Discover, Vol. 1
www.urlabel.net
The artists on this compilation prove that
you don't have to be signed with major
record label these days to make an
impact on the scene.
The founders of OnSeeker, an up and
coming search engine focused on
providing the most comprehensive clean
and safe search engine in the world,
were attempting to gain momentum and
attention to the OnSeeker site and came
up with the concept of OnSeeker music.
The founders drafted an email invitation to introduce the first contest for OnSeeker
music called "the Unveiling". Hundreds of bands uploaded a song for the competition
that was judged by Grammy winning producers and songwriters. The judges
narrowed the selection to the top six who were then invited to perform live in
Houston, Texas to compete for a mastered recording by a Grammy winning
producer, cash and a video. The concert was streamed live via the World Wide Web
and was a huge success. The production was so successful that the founders of
OnSeeker and four time Grammy winning producer Randy Miller saw an opportunity
to reshape the conventional music label and Unveiling Records was founded.
Unveiling Records then decided to take the "U" from unveiling and the "R" from
records and created "UR" (your).Unveiling records acquired OnSeeker music and
designed a virtual stage through URLABEL.net to seek, sign and promote the best
unsigned music talent around.
URlabel.net | Welcome to YOUR music Career
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The featured track of the CD compilation is: "Slowdown" by Laura C.
Enjoy and make sure you check this album out on iTunes!
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McCartney.com Newsletter February 2009
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Welcome to the February 2009 edition of the McCartney.com newsletter.
Hello Francis,
Well February is a very short month, so with only 28 days in which to cram the
business of 31, we have been super-busy. Thanks to all of you who remembered
Ruth's birthday - not a "big one" yet and she hoping to start counting backwards
from next year!
iConz of Rock Newz
The series continues...
February saw the fifth release of the iConz of Rock
series produced by Marino de Silva and Martin
Nethercutt.
George Harrison, The Dark Horse Press
Conference interviewed by Steven Rosen.
This 1973 interview gives listeners a rare glimpse into
George Harrison's world and his creative vision and
life after the Beatles.
The release follows in the tradition of the first 4:
Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour and
Jimmy Page. All albums are available exclusively on iTunes®.
iConz of Rock - Preserving Rock'n Roll History for Future Generations.
Speaking of Music...
VH1 have picked 100 hits that were considered one hit wonders. The top ten
will be decided by fan votes and showcased on this TV special in March.
McCartney clients and friends included are Benny Mardones and his hit "Into the
Night" as well as Animotion's "Obsession" and The Fabulous Thunderbirds ' "Tuff
Enough". Our friends from across the pond are also nominated - Harold
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Faltermeyer's "Axel F" and Falco's "Amadeus". You can vote as many times as you
want.
http://www.vh1.com/shows/the_greatest/one_hit_wonders/
Scroll down the list of songs on the left side of the screen and then hit the "Submit
Your Vote" button on the bottom right.
Web Site Spotlight
Neptune Aviation Charter
We recently created and launched a site for Neptune Aviation Services a Missoula, Montana based charter service company providing premier charter service
throughout the United States and Canada. Whether it is a short flight to a Montana
destination or a trip across the country, Neptune Aviation Charter will offer you
unparalleled charter service 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Neptune Aviation Charter provides meticulously maintained aircraft and first class
experienced flight crews---A winning combination with safety, comfort and
convenience their number one concern.
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In Development - Heather McCready
We are currently developing a new site, social network,
database and print materials for singer / songwriter Heather
McCready.
The Arlington, TX based artist draws influences from such
diverse artists as Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris and Dan
Folgelberg. You can join her VIP notification list for an
invitation to the site's launch at HeatherMcCready.com
Book of the Month
Laird Hamilton - Force of Nature
In these interesting economic times (to say the
least), I came across this little gem, a physical
beacon of hope. World-renowned surfer Laird
Hamilton tells the story of how to stay
physically, mentally and spiritually strong during
these rather depressing times.
Laird Hamilton has been hailed as the world's
greatest big-wave surfer. His first book, Force
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of Nature, allows readers a rare glimpse inside
the unique philosophy that has created his
circumstances, and not the other way around.
After all, this is a man whose biological father
abandoned him shortly after he was born;
whose first job was working on a pig far; who
dropped out of school in eleventh grade. And
then the career decision: surfer. Though
earning enough to pay the rent as any kind of
surfer is next to impossible, Hamilton has ended
up in the place we all desire to be: doing exactly what he loves, becoming the
world's best in the process, making a great living, being surrounded by nature and
family, radiating peak health and fitness, and succeeding by any definition of the
word. How did he get there? And more importantly, how can the rest of us join him?
Force of Nature is a detailed map to that destination, with Laird Hamilton as the
reader's guide. It's not about chasing trophies or accolades or cash. It's about
quality over quantity soul and being true to your physical, mental, and spiritual
roots. Not only is it possible to thrive in the modern world without adopting its
harmful habits, it's essential. And not only has Hamilton mastered this balance; he
makes a compelling and articulate case that anyone who wants to can do the same.
Our dear friend Professor Tom Gillespie recently
published a study in the MIT International Review that
attracted a lot of media attention around the world. Here's
the article that was published in USA Today.
Where's bin Laden? Science may hold the answer
By Dan Vergano, USA TODAY
Fugitive terrorist Osama bin
Laden is most likely hiding
out in a walled compound
in a Pakistani border town,
according to a satelliteaided geographic analysis
involved in the hunt for bin
Laden, the al-Qaeda leader
released today. A research team led by geographer
Thomas Gillespie of the University of California-Los
Angeles used geographic analytical tools that have
been successful in locating urban criminals and
endangered species. Basing their conclusion on nighttime satellite images and other
techniques, the scientists suggest bin Laden may well be in one of three compounds
in Parachinar, a town 12 miles from the Pakistan border. The research incorporates
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public reports of bin Laden's habits and whereabouts since his flight from the Tora
Bora region of Afghanistan in 2001.The results, reported in the MIT International
Review, are being greeted with polite but skeptical interest among people behind
9/11. Bin Laden's whereabouts are considered "one of the most important political
questions of our time," the study notes.
"I've never really believed the sitting-in-a-cave theory. That's the last place you
would want to be bottled up," Gillespie says. The study's real value, he says, is in
combining satellite records of geographic locations, patterns of nighttime electricity
use and population-detection methods to produce a technique for locating fugitives.
Essentially, the study generates hiding-place location probabilities. It starts with
"distance decay theory," which holds that the odds are greater that the person will
be found close to where he or she was last seen. Then the researchers add the
"island biographic theory, "which maintains that locales with more resources — palm
trees for tropical birds and electricity for wealthy fugitives — are likelier to draw
creatures of interest. "Island biographic theory suggests bin Laden would end up in
the biggest and least isolated city of the region," Gillespie says, one among about 26
towns within a 20-mile distance of Tora Bora. "To really improve the model, you
would need to include
intelligence data from 2001 to 2006," Gillespie says. "It has been eight years.
Honestly, I think it is time to be more open."
Gutenberg.com
Serial entrepreneur and Ueber Blogger Chris Andrews has launched Gutenberg.com,
powered by iFanz and Wordpress. Chris is passionate about eBooks - here is the
blurb from this very interesting new site:
With the Amazon Kindle breaking out, Sony’s new ebook reader coming, the iPhone
having multiple ebook applications, and Google’s recent copyright settlement something certainly has ARRIVED…its called the EBOOK!
Gutenberg.com will follow this hot trend with one goal: MAKING SENSE OF IT ALL.
Right now, there are people “in the know”, in the industry, and we aim to make the
whole ebook revolution accessible to everyone. So we are all in the know. As well,
we will follow what is going on with books and the Internet in general, for example
online bookstores and book social networks.
Chris Andrews is the executive producer of Gutenberg.com. Chris has played an
important role in the introduction and acceptance of digital media into the
mainstream, in particular digital books, music, and video. He is the author of the
book, “The Education of a CD-ROM Publisher: An Insiders History of Electronic
Publishing.” First published in 1993, then again in 1998 with simultaneous hardcover,
softcover and ebook editions, the book is available from the publisher, Information
Today. More about Chris Andrews can be found at ChrisAndrews.com.
Batsheva Dance Company of Tel Aviv
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We were honored to be included in the recent weekend of Israeli Dance Company
stars Batsheva at the home of Harry and Orit Greenberg. The company, founded in
1964 by Baroness Batsheva de Rothschild and choreographer Martha Graham
was in town for two sold our performances at Royce Hall on the UCLA Campus.
Ruth was in her element in a room with so many dance visionaries and professionals
and the catering from Piknic Restaurant topped the event with a perfect note. Many
thanks to all. Click the image below to see some examples of more extraordinary
works from Director Ohad Naharin on YouTube.
Corporate Branding - AFTER the Storm.
Here are some spoofs we found on the Internet under the motto:
What company logos could look like when the financial crisis is finally over:
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Recipe of The Month
Ruth's Old Fashioned Yorkshire Puddings
The secrets of success are Hot Oven, Hot Fat and Hot Heavy Pans.
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I find semi-skimmed milk is better than full cream. Some cooks use half and half
milk and water. Originally the pudding was cooked below the joint to soak up the
meat juices which dripped down from the shelf above. Nowadays the puddings are
often cooked in the top of the oven while the meat is resting and the puddings can
be served as a first course or as an accompaniment. We've got main course and
dessert recipes later.
Ingredients:
125g / 4oz sifted plain flour
a pinch of salt
1 large / 1 medium egg
300ml / half pint semi-skimmed milk
oil or melted dripping
Make sure the oven is hot - 220C / 475F
Method:
Using a wooden spoon, gradually beat the egg and milk into the flour and salt until
you have a smooth batter. Beat well and leave to stand.
Pour a little oil or dripping into each cup of a heavy gauge bun tin (I use a cast iron
American Popover Pan). Alternatively use a roasting tin for one large pudding. Place
in the hot oven to preheat for 5 minutes. Beat the batter again and decant into a
jug for speed. Without allowing the oil to cool, pour the batter into the hot pans,
half filling the cups. Bake for 12 - 20 minutes - depending on size - until puffed and
golden. Serve immediately.
Try not to open the oven door until they're done - glass doors are useful. If you
have to, just open it enough to take a quick peek.
Angie's One Liners
Angie's Maintenance Tips for a Healthy Level of
Insanity.
1. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks. Once
Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions,
Switch to Espresso.
2. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is 'To Go'.
3. Sing Along At The Opera.
4. When The Money Comes Out of The ATM, Scream 'I Won! I Won!'
5. Tell Your Children Over Dinner, 'Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To
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Let One Of You Go.'
6. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer
At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down.
Mrs. McCartney's Teas Update:
"High Time for Tea", produced by Sharon
Schoenberg is slated to air this week as
follows: Filmed at our magnificent offices in
beautiful down town Playa del Rey.
If you live in Time Warner country, you can
see it on demand thru March 23rd in the
SoCal News /Los Angeles section.
You can see a version at
www.youtube.com/mrsmccartneysteas.
It also features Ruth and international man of mystery Donny Dale who baked some
of the delectable fancy foods.
Tech Tip of The Month
The Power of The Pen!
The future of computing is going get
smaller and smaller...
What looks like a pen is actually a
computer...
Through Bluetooth technology
everything is connected just take your
pen and go!
Start saving up your money now... This
is going to be expensive!
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TAXI DOLL
"LA-based band Taxi Doll is
described as a Rocktronica
outfit, but I prefer to think
of their vibe as “When
Blondie met Kylie.”
Lead singer, bombshell, and
all around pro, Dhana is a
mesmerizing, live action,
dancing queen with a pretty,
crisp voice and an
enchanting accent that’s one
part German, one part
Spanish, one part UK, and
twenty two parts fairy dust.
She and her band of
brothers (they’re not really
brothers) are grade-A musicians who make shiny music with a fully DIY ethic."
- Los Angeles Daily News
You are listening to:"Follow Lead" from the new release: Here and Now.
Check them out on iTunes!
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McCartney.com :: March Wrap-Up 2009
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Welcome to the March 2009 wrap-up of the McCartney.com newsletter.
Hello Francis,
Welcome to Spring! Although, actually here in Southern California right now it feels
more like arctic summer. We've had some tremendous winds howling through Playa
Del Rey with speeds up to 70 mph! Trees down, power lines down - pretty alarming
stuff for this neck of the woods.
So for all of you who are still covered with ice and snow, please let that be a small
consolation.
To thaw this edition we'll start with something - in the words of Buster Poindexter "hot hot hot" !
McCartney.com News
Announcing "Netloopz Fashion"
From the archives of the McCartney.com Sound Design Library comes the latest
release: Netloopz Fashion.
"FASHION" is specifically designed for fashion show
and events producers.
It contains a collection of musical runway themes
and danceable music that span the globe from New
York to Paris, Hong Kong to L.A.
The basis for this particular NetLoopz edition is
Energy, Style, Class, Beauty and Perfection. These
are all elements that are musically compacted into
this release.
Whether you are producing a photo fashion shoot or
a charity event, Netloopz "FASHION" will heat up the
evening!
You are listening to: "Little Black Dresses" from the album.
Netloopz Fashion is now available from the iTunes® Store
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Events : 13th Annual UCLA Restaurant Industry Conference.
Thursday March 26th saw the gathering of restaurant industry professionals at The
Sheraton Gateway LAX, a great melting pot of information about the economic shift
in the hospitality industry as well as new technology, communication and a truly
amazing lunch speaker, followed by Q&A with the intrepid Chef Anthony Bourdain.
His topics ranged from the worst things he has ever put in his mouth (Dourian,
Icelandic fermented shark and Namibian Mongoose poop), to his passion for street
food and Vietnamese "Pho" - recipe to follow. His fear of Russia for the sheer
amount of alcohol one must consume on a daily basis so as not to insult the hosts,
to his wonderment as to why the "big box" restaurants have to fool with perfection...
" aaah yes, Caesar Salad - I know, rubbery chicken can only make it better!". Thank
you Madge Claybion, Deborah, Eddie, Brian (for the memorable photos now on our
wall of shame) and to all those who participated.
To check out the Bourdain book collection, visit Amazon.com
L to R, Ruth, Chef Anthony Bourdain, Angie and Conference Organizer Madge Claybion of UCLA
Photo credit : Brian Raimondi
Web Site Spotlight
Production Transport, Inc.
McCartney recently completed logo design, re-branding, corporate video, NetSpot®
print package and web site for Production Transport - a jewel in the convention and
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corporate travel industry for over 25 years. Thanks Richard, Kate, Susan, Melody,
Karin and team for making corporate business so much fun.
From the site: "Production Transport offers the finest shuttle bus and ground
transportation programs in all of the major convention destinations across the United
States and Canada.
Founded in 1982, the key to Production Transport's continued success is our
experience, reliability, and quality of service.
From the early planning stages to the close of your event, our Production Transport
team will provide you with more than just transportation. We bring a quarter of a
century of experience to each event we work on. Our commitment to excellence and
phenomenal customer service goes into every program, regardless of size or scale.
Whether your attendance base is one hundred or one hundred thousand, our team
will always treat your attendees as the VIP guests that they are."
Please visit the web site here.
In Development
Early Bird Special - a Reality Pilot from Executive Producer Richard H. Hammond.
McCartney will shoot, produce and edit this look into the love lives and aspirations of
the AARP crowd at the legendary Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs, CA on April 26th and
27th. If you are single, over 60 and want to take part, head down to the fabulous
Melvyn's Restaurant mid afternoon on the Sunday and let love and laughter take its'
course.......
Rob Lowe
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Former Brat - packer, star of the West Wing and now Brothers and Sisters, Rob has
put up an iFanz guest registration to sign up for notification of when his web world
goes live late in 2009. Join the list here.
Christian's Corner
Christian lectured at OTIS College of Art and Design this past Friday March 27th to
the entire senior graduating class at an event called Senior Seminar where students
learned about the power of the web, web usability, how to make a portfolio website
showcasing their work, and also email marketing practices using iFanz.com.
This event was to serve the students in an attempt to help them figure out cost
effective creative ways to market themselves in the professional world after they
graduate.
Christian's speech lasted 2 hours with 15 minutes for Q&A and afterwards he needed
to take a nap!
His speech was video taped on hi-def and will be available for download from iTunes
in the coming weeks.
Video of the Month
The Ghosts of Malibu (Episode 1)
The Gauleiter of Rustic Canyon
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Our good friend and fellow Brit, Gavin
Scott has produced a mini series
about the Ghosts of Malibu. Digging
for stories and sights in Malibu CA,
Gavin explores the history and tales
from the past of California's most
renowned beach community.
His first episode deals with the
legendary past of a Nazi Gauleiter who almost turned Rustic Canyon into a stronghold
for the Führer. Enjoy.
1. iFanz members, Billy Boy on Poison appeared
on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno recently.
They are on Jude Cole and Kiefer Sutherland's
Ironworks label. And yes, they rock.
2. Sam Zeller, who played the Pirate in
TheJungle is starring in Les Miserables in Ojai
CA, just north of Santa Barbara, in the role of
Jean Valjean. A lifelong ambition achieved for
Sam. He can get special discounts on tickets, so if you are interested, email him:
[email protected] and tell him we sent you!
3. Corbin Bleu's High School Musical 3 won The
Kids Choice Awards in Los Angeles on March
28th. Corbin's new album was released March
10th.
4. CBS filmed another episode of "Lost" using
the exterior of our offices on Culver Boulevard.
This is the second time they have used this
location. They made some cosmetic changes to
the storefront to fit their premise, but it is always interesting to spot the locations
when watching this very popular series.
5. Oil on Canvas artist Seamus Conley opens his long-awaited new exhibition
"FLASH/DISSOLVE" in San Francisco April 1st for 6 weeks at the Andrea Schwartz
Gallery in SFO. Seamus is the recipient of the prestigious 2006 and 2007 Pollock /
Krasner Foundation Award. For more information, visit
www.SeamusConleyStudio.com
Restaurant of The Month
The Spitfire Grill - Santa Monica Airport, CA
A small eatery, the Lindaire Coffee Shop, was opened
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on the present "Spitfire Grill " site in 1954 by a young
U.S. Air force Lieutenant who grew tired of hearing
his fellow pilots complain there was “no place to dine”
in the airport area. Breakfast and lunches were served
to nearby Douglas Aircraft workers and employees of
aviation related businesses at adjacent Clover Field.
Sometime later, Lindaire Coffee Shop became the
Kitty Hawk and Clover Field became the Santa Monica
Airport.
The Kitty Hawk was acquired in 1991 by John Clarizio
and renamed the Spitfire Grill in homage of Santa Monica's aviation history. Clover
Field was the base of operations of the Donald Douglas Aircraft factory located just
northwest of the present runway.
From the late 1920s, The Douglas factory was a major supplier of commercial
passenger planes as well as aircraft to the military and the Navy in particular. The
Douglas complex in Santa Monica was so large that the mail girls used roller skates
to deliver intracompany mail. During World War II, the entire factory was
camouflaged to foil potential air attacks from Japanese warplanes. Among the many
aircraft produced by Douglas were the famous DC-3 (A military version was called
the C-47 Skytrain), B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-47 Stratojet under license from
Boeing.
Clarizio remodeled his eatery in a 1940’s, Streamline Moderne airplane style
complete with a pilot’s cabin clubhouse. The Spitfire's interior was reminiscent of
early Donald Douglas model DC series commercial aircraft and with expansion of the
dining area in 1995, a distinct "bistro" feel emerged.
In 1996 writer/director Lee David Zlotoff, who had an office above the restaurant,
wrote and directed a motion picture titled "The Spitfire Grill" starring Ellen Burstyn,
Marcia Gay Harden, Allison Elliot and Will Patton. Although fictionally set in a small
rural town in Maine, the restaurant itself and characters based on Clarizio and a
veteran waitress were prominently featured in the film.
Today, the restaurant is filled with W.W.II military and Douglas Aircraft memorabilia,
although the landmark Douglas factory was demolished in 1975 to make way for the
Santa Monica Airport Business Park.
Spitfire Grill is in the process of expanding on the great history of the eatery and
creating “the best dining patio in Santa Monica.”
The Spitfire Grill – 3300 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405 310 397 3455
Sunday - Thursday
Friday - Saturday
7:30am ~ 9:00pm
7:30am ~ 10:00pm
Located on the south side of the Santa Monica Airport just west of Bundy Drive
Recipe of The Month
Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
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If you can imagine beef noodle soup for breakfast, then you decidedly want to try
Pho, a Vietnamese dish that has been around for nearly 100 years.
Pho (pronounced "phir" in English) is influenced by the Chinese and French cuisines,
and was believed to have originally derived from a French soup, "pot au feu",(pot on
fire) which Wikipedia defines as a French beef stew. This is usually a mixture of cuts
of beef, vegetable, and spice.
Pho had its humble beginnings nearly 100 years ago, and at that time was basically
boiled beef, broth and noodles. It has since evolved into much more than that.
During the war in Vietnam, when beef became scarce, a pork version (pho lon)
evolved.
The combination of both French and Chinese occupation has led to a diverse, unique
cuisine that is admired by many. When the Vietnamese fled to the US in 1975, they
brought to the United States their unique cuisine and heritage. It is how Pho was
introduced to us...and it is after all Bourdain's fave dish of all time!
Assemble These Ingredients:
3 medium unpeeled yellow onions (approx 1 pound)
4-inch piece unpeeled ginger (approx 4 ounces)
5 to 6 pounds beef soup bones (leg and knuckle bones - have butcher cut into 2-3
in sections)
1 lb flank steak. cut into bite-sized pieces.
5 star anise
6 whole cloves
3-inch cinnamon stick
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1/4 cup Hot chili sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
Freshly ground Black pepper
1 ounce rock sugar (duong phen) or 1
tablespoon white sugar
For The Bowl Itself:
1/2 lb sirloin or round steak
1 TBS Cilantro-chopped
2 14 ounce packages of small ( 1/8-inch wide)
dried or fresh banh pho noodles
2-3 scallions, with green tops sliced into small
rings.
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
2 Limes cut in wedges
1 bunch Fresh mint
1 bunch Fresh Asian or regular basil
2 Fresh chili peppers, thinly sliced (Thai dragon or bird preferred)
To Make The Broth:
Char 2 of the onions (reserve the other onion for bowl preparation) and ginger over
an open flame to release essential oils and fragrances. They do not need to be
blackened - only char to soften. (This can be done under a broiler if no open flame is
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available). Remove skin and blackened pieces from onions and ginger, remove stem
ends from onions and discard. Set aside.
In a large stock pot, place leg bones and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a
rolling boil, and boil approximately 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat, and rinse under
cold running water. Thoroughly clean stock pot, and return cleaned bones to pot.
Add 6 quarts of water bring to a rolling boil, and reduce to a gentle simmer. Add
onions, ginger, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, cut up flank steak, salt, fish
sauce, and rock sugar. Simmer about 1 1/2 hours, and remove flank steak. (Steak
should be done through but chewy) Cool steak in bowl of cold water to keep it from
drying out and turning brown. Refrigerate flank steak. Continue simmering broth for
approximately 3 hours, skimming scum and fat from broth occasionally, and stirring
bones from time to time.
When done, strain broth through double-folded cheesecloth in a colander to remove
any impurities and pieces of tendon. Discard bones. To make preparation of Pho
much easier, refrigerate broth overnight. When cold, any excess fat can be easily
removed from the cold broth. The idea here is to have a very clear, fat-free broth.
To Prepare The Bowls:
Slice the sirloin or round steak against the grain in very thin slices.
(Freezing for a half-hour makes this easier)
Thinly slice cooked flank steak
Heat broth to boiling over medium heat.
Blanch noodles in 3-4 quarts of boiling water, and use a strainer to remove each
bowl portion. Blanching should only take about 10-20 seconds, until the noodles
have lost their stiffness, and are easily managed.
If using fresh noodles, simply untangle and rinse in cold water.
Blanch bean sprouts in same water until wilted but crunchy.
Fill each bowl approximately 1/4 full with noodles, place cooked flank steak and
slices of raw sirloin or round steak on top of noodles. Garnish this with sliced
scallions, thinly sliced onions, and chopped cilantro.
Ladle seasoned broth into bowl. The idea here is to have the boiling broth cook the
thinly sliced raw steak. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
A garnish plate is served with the completed Pho. It is customary for the diner to
pull the leaves from the stalk of the basil and mint to season their meal. Take thinly
sliced peppers, swirl them into the soup for added flavor. Add the slice of pepper if
you like it very spicy. Lime wedges are used to add a tartness to the soup. Bean
sprouts are also used as a garnish.I also like to finely slice white onion and drizzle
with spicy Sri Racha sauce and honey... the greatest thing about Pho is that
everyone at the table can have a different experience according to taste.
Angie's One Liners
Birthdays are good for you - the more you have the
longer you live.
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Letting the cat out of the bag is a whole lot easier than
putting it back in.
If you're riding ahead of the herd, take a look back
every now and then to make sure it's still there.
In an argument, a woman always has the last word.
Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.
Tech Preview of The Month
iPhone OS 3.0
For iPhone owners, it just keeps getting better. When
iPhone OS 3.0 arrives this summer, it will introduce
over 100 new features, including the ability to:
Search your iPhone
Cut, copy, and paste
Send photos, contacts, audio files, and location
via MMS
Read and compose email and text messages in
landscape
On March 17, Apple presented the blueprint for iPhone OS 3.0, the next version of
the world’s most advanced mobile platform. In addition to previewing its innovative
features, Apple gave members of the iPhone Developer Program immediate access to
the iPhone OS 3.0 software beta and an updated Software Development Kit (SDK)
with over 1,000 completely new APIs.
Visit the developers web site.
Taryn Reneau
Chicago native Taryn Reneau, an
actress-playwright-screenwriter and
graduate of both Northwestern
University's Theatre Department and
the prestigious School At Steppenwolf,
made her professional debut at age 19
in a Hollywood production of A
CHORUS LINE.
Not long after moving to Los Angeles,
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she wrapped her feature film debut,
with the starring role of Rebeka, in the
independent, GLASS DESERT. She has
just wrapped her second forthcoming
feature in a lead role as Kelly PetersonCooper, the demanding bride on her
wedding day, in 11 MINUTES AGO.
In addition to her career as an actress, she is also a playwright, screenwriter and
new singer-songwriter. While attending Northwestern, where she graduated from the
Play writing Program, Reneau's play writing debut, SURVIVING ROANOKE, was
selected for workshop at Chicago's Stage Left Theatre Company. SURVIVING
ROANOKE also received a reading at Theatricum Botanicum in California and is
currently under consideration at several regional theatres.
As a screenwriter, Reneau collaborates with her father Gerald Blight. The unique
father-daughter duo has a number of screenwriting projects in development.
Reneau's screen adaptation of SURVIVING ROANOKE marks her first solo
screenwriting venture.
As a brand new singer-songwriter, Reneau has been writing for the past three years,
written over 50 songs, and has just begun studio recording.
Reneau is a member of the Northwestern University Entertainment Alliance (NUEA
West), FIlm iNDependent and Step Up Women's Network. She currently lives in Los
Angeles.
Visit her web site here
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McCartney.com :: Happy 4th and June Wrap-Up
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Welcome to the June wrap-up 2009 McCartney.com newsletter.
Hello Francis,
For those of you Stateside - Happy Independence Day. For those of us who are British
- never-mind - we kinda lost that argument;). Once again this year, Google™ got into
the spirit of the holiday with a very clever take on their logo.
Passages:
What a month of sudden change June was. Obviously, the entire world knows that
sadly,
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson is dead way too soon. His talent will be missed by
millions.
Charlie's Angel Farrah Fawcett has been called to rejoin heaven as a true Angel. Jay
Leno has passed the torch to Conan O'Brian. Johnny Carson's Number 2 banana Ed
McMahon, who was involved in Star Search, launching Britney Spears', Justin
Timberlake's and Ryan Seacrest's careers, has also left this mortal coil. #1 Pitchman
Billy Mays has also moved on. And there is no more Karl Malden on the Streets of San
Francisco.
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It seems as if the stars of the 70's have reminded us that an era has come to an end.
Below is a glimpse of how MJ used one of our client's paintings (The Boy In The Moon
by Robert Florczak ) for the visitor's map to the Neverland Ranch.
But, staying positive, as you must, there's
also the dawning of new era:
Sports: Kobe Bryant won an NBA
Championship without Shaq. Go Lakers!!!
Politics: Iranian Twitter messages, YouTube
videos and digital media have been
responsible for lifting the political veils of
secrecy, nothing is able to be hidden any
more, everything is in the now, and
instantly published!
Instantaneous access to news from all
around the globe means that you can sit on
the highest peaks in Nepal and still know
what's going on in the rest of the world with
a click of your mouse or smart phone.
What does it all mean? When everyone
knows what you know, and you know what
everyone knows, it's time to reflect what
you really have to say about the world, yourself.
Careful and considerate messaging is the way of the future.
Actually, at McCartney we are developing a program to get you "off the internet"! More
on that next month.
Here's what else is happening:
McCartney.com News
iFanz.com reaches 5.2 Million Fanz
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Our Fan management software system iFanz.com is steadily growing, whilst other
services such as MySpace are cutting hundreds of jobs. In this time of economic
uncertainty, it's great to know that some services such as ours, still stand steadfastly
against all current trends.
More and more artists, entertainers, hospitality brands, luxury automakers and creative
professionals are seeking our services to ensure an ongoing relationship and "top-ofmind" branding strategy with their Fanz. The system will automatically remember your
followers' birthdays and blast out greetings, coupons, links to free downloads and so
on.
iFanz is also a great way to re-shape your corporate culture as pioneers such as Virgin,
Apple and Southwest have been doing for years. Our CEO Ruth McCartney is available
to give a speech and slide show, as well as pose some strategic thought-provoking
questions for your firms' future Fanz strategy. Please contact us today.
Announcing: iFanz version 4.0 ...a major overhaul of the iFanz.com service is planned
for later this year.
New This Month
New Clients:
Pursue Skin Care, Beverly Hills, CA
Pursue provides innovative luxurious skin care products to destination spas, day spas,
physicians and medi-spas. Their products are designed to biologically stimulate the
skin for rapid and dramatic results, thereby rejuvenating the skin's appearance;
restoring its vitality; and drastically reducing the effects of aging.
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Visit their site for more information.
New / Old Client:
Two Bunch Palms, Desert Hot Springs, CA
After a 2-year hiatus, McCartney and iFanz are back on the case for this jewel of the
desert. Featuring hot mineral pools, gourmet dining, a stellar wine list and world-class
spa treatments, we are very happy to be back at the digital helm. GM Mark Eads, Chef
Michael Hutcheon and Guest Relations Guru Dan Plasse and the family will take good
care of you. Mention McCartney VIP at the time of booking to receive some special
goodies!
New Star:
Yulianna
Yulianna's life has always centered around music.
Her earliest memories are of her mother (herself an
accomplished musician and author) playing Chopin
while Yulianna toddled at her feet. Born in the city
of Almaty, Kazakhstan ("Yes, that Khazakstan," says
Yulianna, adding with an exasperated grin, "and
please, no "Borat" jokes – I've heard them all!"),
Yulianna began violin lessons at the age of six and
quickly distinguished herself in competitions and as
a member of a children's group performing in the
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then-U.S.S.R.
The fall of the Soviet Union in the 1990s brought
independence to Kazakhstan and opened the doors
for Yulianna's mother to come to the United States
in search of greater opportunities for herself and her
two young daughters. In 1996, Yulianna's family
settled in Southern California.
Shy, self-conscious and struggling to learn the language and customs of her new
home, Yulianna found solace – and a means of expression – in the world she knew
best: music. Already an accomplished violinist for her age, Yulianna continued to hone
her skills and started taking private voice lessons.
Upon graduating from high school, Yulianna was
accepted to the prestigious California Institute of
the Arts. It was at CalArts that Yulianna finally
began to find her "voice," both literally and
figuratively. Majoring in Vocal Performance,
Yulianna found the depth and breadth of the
CalArts musical community irresistible; she
applied her voice and talents to a broad range of
styles, ranging from classical to baroque, jazz,
pop, and the extended vocal techniques of
traditional World Music, while at the same time
drawing on those experiences to compose her
own songs and experimental pieces.
Encouraged by a family friend and vocal coach,
Yulianna discovered an aptitude for opera and
made it the primary focus of her studies. She
soon became an active participant and performer
in the opera community, working with
OperaWorks, SongFest and Bel Canto. Though
still a student, Yulianna won roles in several
productions and has performed on stage at Walt Disney Hall in downtown Los Angeles,
as well as the Red Cat Theater and the Sidney Cohen Center with the San Luis Obispo
Symphony Guild.
Yulianna received her BFA in Vocal Performance from CalArts in 2004 and went on to
receive her Master's in 2006.
Yulianna still trains privately with internationally acclaimed Russian baritone Vladimir
Chernov, currently a Professor of Vocal Studies at UCLA) and sees the move as just
one step in her progression as an artist. Yulianna is working with McCartney and iFanz
to build an international fan base for what will surely be a lengthy career.
Web Site of the Month
Heather McCready launches brand
new web site.
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Heather is an acclaimed
singer/songwriter from Texas whose
music will reach deep inside of you
and touch your spirit.
Some of the words that have been
used by fans to describe her music
are "evocative" and "refreshing".
One of Heather's fans said "it
opened up my heart".
Her voice is uniquely pure while her
lyrics are vulnerable and sincere.
She is a prolific songwriter whose
music has originality that cannot be
boxed into any particular musical
genre. With touches of country,
bluegrass, classical, and folk,
Heather McCready has a sound that
is all her own.
Heather is not swayed by
convention and loves doing the unexpected. The end result is music that is beautiful
and full of life. As a person, Heather is a genuinely warm, personable, deeply spiritual
woman.
Heather is a compassionate soul and is most content when she is able to walk
alongside others and help or encourage them. Her music is one way she hopes to bring
hope and peace into other people's lives. Discover this inspirational new talent on
iTunes .
Please visit: HeatherMcCready.com
Designed by McCartney and Powered by iFanz.
Welcome New iFanz Member
Jessica J
“Smoky”, “sexy” and “sultry” are just some
of the words that describe the voice of
singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist,
Jessica J Felman. Classically trained, Jessica
J sings her songs with clarity, passion and
lyrical intensity. She loves to entertain with
or without her band and has a special
rapport with audiences through her quick wit
and flirtatious banter. Her songs stem from
life experiences and personal journeys. Her
musical style ranges from rhythmic love
songs to rowdy rock.
“I want to entertain and connect with my
audience. There’s no holding back or sugarhttp://secure.ifanz.net/message.php?C=147&ID=0000025401&T=D
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coating my feelings,” quips Jessica J.
Born and raised in the Los Angeles area,
Jessica J initially displayed her musical talent
at age 6, when she wrote and performed her
first song. In the year 2000, her first recorded CD “Barely There” debuted. A short
while later, she continued her musical journey and expanded her experience by earning
her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Miami. Having worked for Warner
and Univision, Jessica J has a handle on what goes on behind the scenes and now it’s
time for her to step permanently in front of the microphone…right where she belongs.
Jessica J can be seen live throughout Southern California in acoustic shows and on
tours along the coast, in solo performances and with the JFB band. Check out her
ever-growing performance schedule at www.jessicajfelman.com and connect with her in
person before and after a show.
Keep an eye out this year for the release of her newest single, the edgy, “Who Are
You?” This a culmination of over two years of passionate love, hate and grit packed
into a tongue-in-cheek feverish track that is sure to please fans of all walks of life.
Sign up for Jessica's iFanz list at http://jfelman.ifanz.net
Paul Martin's American Bistro
"Eat organic. Believe in sustainable. Buy local. Love fresh." is the mantra of Paul
Martin's back-to-the-farm American Bistro. The California restaurant, with locations in
Roseville and El Segundo, is the long-nurtured dream of Brian Bennett and
restaurateur Paul Fleming. Together with their partners, they teamed to make it come
to life. Read more...
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Our dear friend and film director Pat Healy finally
released his movie "Baja Beach Bums".
A splendid little road movie about American Surfing
Tourists going to Mexico only to be entangled by other
adventures.
A group of friends annual New Year's trip to Baja
Mexico goes slightly awry when an outsider decides to
tag-along.
Together with the sun, waves, and an unruly donkey
these friends are determined to show their new tagalong a good time.
This New Year's beach party is sure to top the last.
Check it out on Amazon.com. Click here...
Corbin Bleu Credits on "Speed of Light"
Our dear friend Corbin Bleu gave us a big thank on
his new album - thank YOU Corbin!
"Thank you Ruth McCartney and the amazing
team at McCartney Multimedia for your endless
work with not only me, but for helping so many
to have a better opportunity to reach out to their
fans. Mama McCartney, thanks for the tea."
Hot off the mega success of High School Music 1, 2 &
3, Corbin Bleu is out to remind everyone he is a
multi-talented entertainer.
His sophomore album shows his diversity as an artist
with feel good tracks like Celebrate You and Moments (from the Indie movie Freestyle
where Corbin plays a young motocross racer looking to win the Amateur National
Championships while also supporting his family).
The new album also shows Corbin's growth and development as a singer with the
edgier tracks Willing To Go, Paralyzed and Fear of Flying.
Get it now on iTunes!
iFanz member Rocco de Luca of Jude Cole and Kiefer Sutherland’s Ironworks label
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appeared on The Bonnie Hunt Show June 3rd.
Website & iFanz client Danielle Bisutti appeared on Raising the Bar June 8th on TNT
playing a recurring role.
David Cassidy's new ABC Family TV series Ruby and The Rockits begins July 21. David
is starring with his brother Patrick on screen. Another Cassidy Bro, Shaun is behind the
scenes.
Here's a tidbit about "Ruby & The Rockits" star David Cassidy you may not know.
OK. You may know about his 18 gold and platinum albums, and his four consecutive
multi-platinum releases. Or that David's one of the few performers who's had hit songs
on the charts in every decade since the 1970s.
But did you know that his fan club was even bigger than Elvis Presley's or the
Beatles'?
Visit the official site
Our pet Vet Dr. Rachel Jones (daughter of the great Quincy) sponsored a
red carpet pet event on 27th June in Hollywood called "The Groomer of
the Year Awards". If you live in the LA area and are looking for a truly
passionate vet, contact Dr. Rachel and her team at Marina Vet.
From their site: "Our mission is to embrace the needs of our client's, their
pets and their families, while being committed to well-managed
preventative veterinary care. Our goal is to enhance the quality of animals' lives by
providing caring, ethical and state-of-the-art veterinary care. Marina Veterinary Center
offers a unique balance of traditional and holistic medicine. We pledge to provide the
finest personal service & facilities for our patients, who will always enjoy a warm,
relaxed & healing ambience.
The Marina Veterinary Center experience seeks to give all family members peace of
mind and to fulfill the unexpressed wishes & needs of our clients & their pets".
Visit their site for more details.
Recipe of The Month
Yulianna's Brownies
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2-3 tablespoons of Almond Milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 almonds (part crushed part whole)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan. Spread
the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
In a medium bowl, mix together the oil, sugar, and almond milk. Beat in eggs.
Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the egg mixture until
well blended. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle the crushed and whole almonds on top.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the brownie begins to pull away from edges of pan. Let
cool on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Angie's One Liners
The Doctor called me and said: “your check came back.”
I told him: “So did my arthritis.”
A drunk goes before a Judge. The Judge says: “You have
been brought here for drinking.” The drunk replies: “OK,
then let’s get started.”
A vagrant came up to me and said: “I haven’t had a bite
for 3 days.” So I bit him.
A friend of mine has been married so many times she has
rice marks on her face.
The following glorious insults are from an era before the English language got boiled
down to 4-letter words:
The exchange between Churchill & Lady Astor: She said, "If you were my husband I'd
give you poison." He said, "If you were my wife, I'd drink it."
A Member of Parliament to Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli: "Sir, you will either die on
the gallows or of some unspeakable disease." "That depends, Sir," said Disraeli,
"whether I embrace your policies or your mistress."
Tech Sector
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Emoji for iChat
The iPhone "Emoji" emoticons are now available as a downloadable iChat icon pack.
Version 1.1 is out now. This update includes more organized icons and shortcuts.
(contributed by Øivind Tangen)
Fraud Alerts
Alerts: Bank of America emails purporting to be from customer service, do not open
the link. It is a fraud and is "phishing" for your password and social security number.
Forward any of these emails to [email protected]
Ditto from PayPal saying you have won an Apple iPod as a good customer.
Forward to [email protected]
Google Maps in Your Car
If you own a BMW or Mercedes with a navigation system and "MyInfo" technology, you
can now use your computer to send Google maps directly to your car. Go to
maps.google.com. Select the address you want to look up. Click on the map and hit
"send". Select "send to car" select make and country and enter the email address
associated with your car's user account and BINGO! Go out to the car, go to the
communications screen and select the entry then "add to address book" and "start
navigation" and away you go!
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Your Fanz Are Your Future™
Ella Woods
Ella sings Ella
Las Vegas Star Ella Woods is this
month's iFanz Artist. An amazing
talent, Ella took it upon herself
to record a unique album of Ella
Fitzgerald's classics.
Having worked for some time in
Europe, Ella also sings in French
and German.
You are listening to:
"Autumn Leaves"
Check her out on iTunes!
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McCartney.com :: Newsletter May 2009
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Welcome to the May 2009 McCartney.com newsletter.
Hello Francis,
Hopefully all our Stateside readers enjoyed an extra Sunday for Memorial Day - but let
us not forget what it is all about... remembering both those now passed, and those in
active service who give their time and courage so that we can live in freedom. We
salute all the men and women of the armed forces of the USA and our allies for their
selfless service.
Now on to matters of entertainment, communication and media at hand. Here are
some of the projects and McCNetwork members' news which have kept us at
McCartney Multimedia (thankfully in these times) gainfully employed...
"Early Bird Special TV"©
L to R Bill Burgin, Carol Andersen, Irene Bryant, Dorothy Bamber and Ed Stampfli.
Early Bird Special is a show about seniors having fun and finding love again, with some
drama of course. The ladies would tell you they are looking for love. The chaps - as
ever - would tell you they are just looking for fun. Whichever side of this never-ending
argument you sit on, it is proof that "Life Begins at 80". No Botox - no B.S. Real
people. Real stories. Real life. We could all learn something from their spirit. Follow
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them from Palm Springs to Vegas to points yet undiscovered on their quest for the
pursuit of life, love and happiness.
The potential audience (not to mention potential sponsors) for this project is enormous
as Baby Boomers move into the AARP age group. Our express thank you's to the cast
and crew, to Mel Haber and the fantastic staff at the legendary Ingleside Inn (our pilot
location), and last but not least to Executive Producer Richard Hartley Hammond for
his vision and belief in this project.
So, all you studio young execs and distribution divas listen up, if you sign our project more likely than not - your Grandparents will love you for it, and maybe even put you
back in the Will :)
Martin (Herr Director) Nethercutt
Scroll down to the video of the month section to view the film.
McCartney.com News
Ruth was honored to host the Rialto
Unified School District's "Putting On The
Ritz" Gala Event.
The mission of the Rialto Unified School
District is to maximize student academic,
social and cultural development so that
graduates can apply acquired knowledge
and skills to live meaningful and
productive lives in a democratic society.
An amazing cast of performers lit up the
evening for the 800+ attendees at the
state-of-the-art Rialto Unified Theater.
Special thanks to Syeda Jafri the Public Information Officer for the RUSD, and
Superintendent Dr. Harold L. Cebrun Sr. (pictured) and his wonderful staff for a 5-star
evening which raised much needed funds.
Dr. Cebrun attended the University of Nebraska on an athletic scholarship. He earned
his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Columbia Pacific University and his Ed.D. from
Argosy University. He also completed his additional graduate school studies for his Life
Credentials as a teacher and an administrator. Later, he was selected as the first
African American to be employed by the California Interscholastic Federation (C.I.F.)
since its inception in 1913.
You can see more pictures of the event by clicking here...
BritWeek 2009
The brainchild of 19 Entertainment
President Nigel Lythgoe, BritWeek
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organizes a program highlighting the rich
connections between Britain and
Southern California once a year.
Last year BritWeek ran from late April
well into May, and offered many dozens
of events in Los Angeles and Orange
County. Click Revisit BritWeek2008 on
the site for details and see the photo
gallery for hundreds of shots of the
celebrity launch party, the comedy
awards dinner and other fun occasions.
Ruth and Ueber Producer Jeff Lynne
BritWeek.org has information about British organizations in the area and has many
links to other sites you may want to visit. The site also contains some articles and
features about the British in Southern
California from the beginning of the
last century until the present day. You
are guaranteed to be surprised by the
breadth and depth of the British
contribution to Californian life, from
being the biggest foreign investors to
being prominent in all forms of artistic
endeavor. If you visit the site, you will
see Angie nestled between John
Cleese and Sir Richard Branson splendid company indeed .
BritWeek Red Carpet 2009
Photo by Rex Gelert
Artisan of the Month
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Well it finally arrived!
After almost 3 years in production (the wait
was worth the while, I can assure you.) Mike
Peters Guitars delivered my custom built
12-String Koa guitar.
It is a fantastic instrument. Light in weight,
tone hold up to 10 seconds, this guitar is
truly one of a kind.
I used to play a lot of 12 string on stage and
so the muscle memory is coming back to my
fingers. It's like welcoming an old friend, never mind the calluses. Anyway, look for a
coming recording of it soon.
From Michael's site:
"My goal as a luthier is to craft a powerful
guitar with character and beauty of tone.
The guitar I build is typically a big sounding
concert instrument that has a warm focused
tonality with color and balance. They have
the feel and response to accommodate
different playing styles, technique, and
repertoire.
The way I accomplish this is by carefully crafting the guitars to very fine tolerances in
thicknesses, weights, and how components are fit together. I also believe that the
careful design and adjustment of the bracing layout plays a crucial role in optimizing
the efficiency of the tops vibration. Essentially I combine my intuition with how I
understand a guitar to work. "
Meanwhile, check out Mike Peters' site.
Artist of the Month
Aelita Andre
She is an abstract expressionist painter who
began painting before she could walk. At age 1
she completed all the works in her first show.
Like many other kids, she began by painting
on large sheets of paper in her play-group.
Her father, Michael Andre and Mother Nikka
Kalashnikova (who shares a birthday with
Ruth) paint as a hobby.
When her father placed one of his canvases on
the floor to paint, Aelita crawled onto it and
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began dabbing and smearing the paint with
such a conviction and passion that her father
let her alone to continue. He placed another
canvas beside his on the floor and let her
paint on her own.
Her works are so vivid and expressive; so full
of energy and depicting amazing subjects. "As
soon as she finished her first acrylic on canvas,
I saw the MIR Russian Space Station
surrounded by cherry blossoms. It was just so
poignant and evocative".
The question of intention is just not relevant. What matters is the impact on the viewer
- admiration and pleasure the works evoke and the discoveries each viewer makes
within the works.
Check out all of her works here...
Christian's Corner
From January to May Christian taught
a class (for the first time ever!) at
OTIS College of Art and Design in web
design and marketing strategies.
In this class Christian taught design
fundamentals, technological how-to
with Dreamweaver and Flash, usage of
online tools such as iFanz.com and
Google Analytics, and how to create a
database of clients and customers.
Basically all the same stuff he does at
the office! Many of these students
were graduating seniors but there
were also many juniors and few
sophomores.
In addition to teaching this class, Christian also participated as a keynote speaker at
the annual OTIS Senior Seminar event where he spoke for 2 hours to the entire
graduating senior class on web design fundamentals and how to create an online
portfolio to appeal to HR managers and potential employers. Christian had a great time
this semester teaching a wonderful bunch of students and was truly honored to have
had this experience at such a distinguished institution.
The photo of Christian participating at the OTIS Commencement Ceremony for the Graduating Class of 2009 with
fellow colleagues Professor Art Durinski and Professor Lewis Hall (left to right). Photo courtesy of Professor
Michael Wright.
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Video of the Month
Early Bird Special (Click graphic to launch YouTube )
Fallbrooke's new single, "Losin' It," is
number 10 on the top 40 indie chart!
We want to thank you from the bottom
of our hearts for all of your ongoing
support!
The band would not be here without each
and every one of you.
You are their fan club, and they
appreciate everything you do!
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We'll keep you posted as their star continues to rise!
Thank you--and keep listening!
Rikki Klieman - new testimonials online.
A wonderful and well
deserved tribute to Rikki
featuring Los Angeles
Mayor Antonio
Villaraigosa, Sherry
Lansing, Developer and
business mogul Rick
Caruso and not to
mention the Chief of the
LAPD her husband William Bratton.
Rikki is not only a lawyer
and a legal analyst but
also an actress, activist,
author and all-around
angel.
Here at McCartney, we just call her "Da Boss!" Click the image to launch the video.
Recipe of The Month
Whether you are grilling chicken satay, burgers with
maybe pineapple and teriyaki or just plain ol' hunks
o' meat this summer, here is a side dish that is sure
to please. An Asian twist gives it tangy depth of
flavour.Ruth's Asian Slaw
Ingredients:
3 cups shredded napa cabbage
1 cup carrots, finely julienned
1/2 cup snow peas, finely julienned
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely julienned
1/3 cup chopped scallions
1 finely julienned green apple
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons sesame oil
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1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Directions:
Place the cabbage, carrots, snow peas, bell pepper, scallions, and apple in a large
mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, mix together the ginger, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice,
sesame oil, hot chili paste, and sugar. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the
dressing over the vegetables and toss to mix evenly. Let sit for about 30 minutes,
tossing occasionally, to allow the vegetables to absorb the flavors of the dressing.
Serve, garnished with the sesame seeds or peanuts.
Angie's One Liners
I asked my physical therapist if she could show me how to
do the splits. She asked: "how flexible are you?" and I
replied, "well, I can't do Tuesdays or Fridays."
Don’t let your mind wander. It’s too small to be out on its
own.
I went to the local video shop and asked, 'Can I take out
The Elephant Man?' He said, 'He's not your type.' I said
'Can I borrow Batman Forever?' He said, 'No, you'll have to
bring it back by Wednesday.
A waiter asks a man, 'May I take your order, sir?' 'Yes,' the man replies. 'I'm just
wondering, exactly how do you prepare your chickens?' 'Nothing special, sir. We just
tell them straight out that they're going to die.
Bella Monte (Desert Hot Springs, CA)
by Angie McCartney
On a recent trip to Palm Springs I had
the pleasure of spending time at a newly
opened hotel in Desert Hot Springs. DHS
is blessed with mineral waters and is fast
becoming a mecca for health and fitness
gurus from all over the world. There are
all kinds of resorts to choose from but a
brand new one I recently sampled should
be on your "to do" list for sure!
It is called Bella Monte and is smoothly
run by General Manager Patrick Sturgeon
whom we originally met when he was at
The Cliffs Resort in Pismo Beach.
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The rooms are beautifully appointed, and mine had a hot tub with mineral spring
water, in addition to the regular shower.
If you fancy pampering yourself I strongly recommend this hideaway. There is gated
parking, and a pool and Jacuzzi in the courtyard, as well as a fire pit which burns all
night, and a magnificent view of the San Jacinto mountains and twinkling lights of Palm
Springs.
Tell Patrick I sent you. Say no more!
Tech Preview of The Month
Amazon Kindle
by Martin Nethercutt
For my birthday this year, the ladies
bought me an Amazon Kindle. Being
spoiled with all the technological gadgets
such as iPhone, iPod, etc. I have to admit
that I was skeptical at first, but when I
took out of its packaging I fell in love
immediately.
Not only is it very intuitive and easy to
operate but it also has vast capacity for
over 200 book titles.
Here are some specs from the
manufacturer:
Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that
looks and reads like real paper.
Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing. Wireless connectivity enables you
to shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle—whether you’re in the back of a
taxi, at the airport, or in bed. Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than
one minute. More than 275,000 books available, including more than 105 of 112
current New York Times® Best Sellers. New York Times® Best Sellers and New
Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise. Free book samples. Download and read first
chapters for free before you decide to buy.
Lighter and thinner than a typical paperback; weighs only 10.3 ounces.
Holds over 200 titles.
Long battery life. Leave wireless on and recharge approximately every other day. Turn
wireless off and read for a week or more before recharging. Fully recharges in 2 hours.
Unlike WiFi, Kindle utilizes the same high-speed data network (EVDO) as advanced cell
phones—so you never have to locate a hotspot.
No monthly wireless bills, service plans, or commitments—we take care of the wireless
delivery so you can simply click, buy, and read.
Includes free wireless access to the planet's most exhaustive and up-to-date
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encyclopedia—Wikipedia.org.
Check the Kindle out at Amazon.
Heather McCready
Finally Free
Heather McCready's debut album Finally Free is
receiving some great reviews from the music
industry.
It has been a long time coming and she is
finally launching her career and getting some
serious attention on iTunes!
Within 24 hours of her first release she has
gathered a 5 star rating and is getting rave
reviews from her peers.
With the launch of her new web site, (coming
in next month's issue), one can only expect
the greatest things for this rising star.
In these troubled times, this album goes straight to the heart and she comforts us
with her beautiful soothing voice and masterful music production.
You are listening to her version of: "Scarborough Fair" which was graciously
sanctioned as a co-publish by Paul Simon Music - special thanks to Juanita de Silva
at PSM!
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Welcome to the June wrap-up 2009 McCartney.com newsletter.
Hello Francis,
For those of you Stateside - Happy Independence Day. For those of us who are British
- never-mind - we kinda lost that argument;). Once again this year, Google™ got into
the spirit of the holiday with a very clever take on their logo.
Passages:
What a month of sudden change June was. Obviously, the entire world knows that
sadly,
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson is dead way too soon. His talent will be missed by
millions.
Charlie's Angel Farrah Fawcett has been called to rejoin heaven as a true Angel. Jay
Leno has passed the torch to Conan O'Brian. Johnny Carson's Number 2 banana Ed
McMahon, who was involved in Star Search, launching Britney Spears', Justin
Timberlake's and Ryan Seacrest's careers, has also left this mortal coil. #1 Pitchman
Billy Mays has also moved on. And there is no more Karl Malden on the Streets of San
Francisco.
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It seems as if the stars of the 70's have reminded us that an era has come to an end.
Below is a glimpse of how MJ used one of our client's paintings (The Boy In The Moon
by Robert Florczak ) for the visitor's map to the Neverland Ranch.
But, staying positive, as you must, there's
also the dawning of new era:
Sports: Kobe Bryant won an NBA
Championship without Shaq. Go Lakers!!!
Politics: Iranian Twitter messages, YouTube
videos and digital media have been
responsible for lifting the political veils of
secrecy, nothing is able to be hidden any
more, everything is in the now, and
instantly published!
Instantaneous access to news from all
around the globe means that you can sit on
the highest peaks in Nepal and still know
what's going on in the rest of the world with
a click of your mouse or smart phone.
What does it all mean? When everyone
knows what you know, and you know what
everyone knows, it's time to reflect what
you really have to say about the world, yourself.
Careful and considerate messaging is the way of the future.
Actually, at McCartney we are developing a program to get you "off the internet"! More
on that next month.
Here's what else is happening:
McCartney.com News
iFanz.com reaches 5.2 Million Fanz
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Our Fan management software system iFanz.com is steadily growing, whilst other
services such as MySpace are cutting hundreds of jobs. In this time of economic
uncertainty, it's great to know that some services such as ours, still stand steadfastly
against all current trends.
More and more artists, entertainers, hospitality brands, luxury automakers and creative
professionals are seeking our services to ensure an ongoing relationship and "top-ofmind" branding strategy with their Fanz. The system will automatically remember your
followers' birthdays and blast out greetings, coupons, links to free downloads and so
on.
iFanz is also a great way to re-shape your corporate culture as pioneers such as Virgin,
Apple and Southwest have been doing for years. Our CEO Ruth McCartney is available
to give a speech and slide show, as well as pose some strategic thought-provoking
questions for your firms' future Fanz strategy. Please contact us today.
Announcing: iFanz version 4.0 ...a major overhaul of the iFanz.com service is planned
for later this year.
New This Month
New Clients:
Pursue Skin Care, Beverly Hills, CA
Pursue provides innovative luxurious skin care products to destination spas, day spas,
physicians and medi-spas. Their products are designed to biologically stimulate the
skin for rapid and dramatic results, thereby rejuvenating the skin's appearance;
restoring its vitality; and drastically reducing the effects of aging.
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Visit their site for more information.
New / Old Client:
Two Bunch Palms, Desert Hot Springs, CA
After a 2-year hiatus, McCartney and iFanz are back on the case for this jewel of the
desert. Featuring hot mineral pools, gourmet dining, a stellar wine list and world-class
spa treatments, we are very happy to be back at the digital helm. GM Mark Eads, Chef
Michael Hutcheon and Guest Relations Guru Dan Plasse and the family will take good
care of you. Mention McCartney VIP at the time of booking to receive some special
goodies!
New Star:
Yulianna
Yulianna's life has always centered around music.
Her earliest memories are of her mother (herself an
accomplished musician and author) playing Chopin
while Yulianna toddled at her feet. Born in the city
of Almaty, Kazakhstan ("Yes, that Khazakstan," says
Yulianna, adding with an exasperated grin, "and
please, no "Borat" jokes – I've heard them all!"),
Yulianna began violin lessons at the age of six and
quickly distinguished herself in competitions and as
a member of a children's group performing in the
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then-U.S.S.R.
The fall of the Soviet Union in the 1990s brought
independence to Kazakhstan and opened the doors
for Yulianna's mother to come to the United States
in search of greater opportunities for herself and her
two young daughters. In 1996, Yulianna's family
settled in Southern California.
Shy, self-conscious and struggling to learn the language and customs of her new
home, Yulianna found solace – and a means of expression – in the world she knew
best: music. Already an accomplished violinist for her age, Yulianna continued to hone
her skills and started taking private voice lessons.
Upon graduating from high school, Yulianna was
accepted to the prestigious California Institute of
the Arts. It was at CalArts that Yulianna finally
began to find her "voice," both literally and
figuratively. Majoring in Vocal Performance,
Yulianna found the depth and breadth of the
CalArts musical community irresistible; she
applied her voice and talents to a broad range of
styles, ranging from classical to baroque, jazz,
pop, and the extended vocal techniques of
traditional World Music, while at the same time
drawing on those experiences to compose her
own songs and experimental pieces.
Encouraged by a family friend and vocal coach,
Yulianna discovered an aptitude for opera and
made it the primary focus of her studies. She
soon became an active participant and performer
in the opera community, working with
OperaWorks, SongFest and Bel Canto. Though
still a student, Yulianna won roles in several
productions and has performed on stage at Walt Disney Hall in downtown Los Angeles,
as well as the Red Cat Theater and the Sidney Cohen Center with the San Luis Obispo
Symphony Guild.
Yulianna received her BFA in Vocal Performance from CalArts in 2004 and went on to
receive her Master's in 2006.
Yulianna still trains privately with internationally acclaimed Russian baritone Vladimir
Chernov, currently a Professor of Vocal Studies at UCLA) and sees the move as just
one step in her progression as an artist. Yulianna is working with McCartney and iFanz
to build an international fan base for what will surely be a lengthy career.
Heather McCready launches brand
new web site.
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Heather is an acclaimed
singer/songwriter from Texas whose
music will reach deep inside of you
and touch your spirit.
Some of the words that have been
used by fans to describe her music
are "evocative" and "refreshing".
One of Heather's fans said "it
opened up my heart".
Her voice is uniquely pure while her
lyrics are vulnerable and sincere.
She is a prolific songwriter whose
music has originality that cannot be
boxed into any particular musical
genre. With touches of country,
bluegrass, classical, and folk,
Heather McCready has a sound that
is all her own.
Heather is not swayed by
convention and loves doing the unexpected. The end result is music that is beautiful
and full of life. As a person, Heather is a genuinely warm, personable, deeply spiritual
woman.
Heather is a compassionate soul and is most content when she is able to walk
alongside others and help or encourage them. Her music is one way she hopes to bring
hope and peace into other people's lives. Discover this inspirational new talent on
iTunes .
Please visit: HeatherMcCready.com
Designed by McCartney and Powered by iFanz.
Welcome New iFanz Member
Jessica J
“Smoky”, “sexy” and “sultry” are just some
of the words that describe the voice of
singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist,
Jessica J Felman. Classically trained, Jessica
J sings her songs with clarity, passion and
lyrical intensity. She loves to entertain with
or without her band and has a special
rapport with audiences through her quick wit
and flirtatious banter. Her songs stem from
life experiences and personal journeys. Her
musical style ranges from rhythmic love
songs to rowdy rock.
“I want to entertain and connect with my
audience. There’s no holding back or sugarhttp://secure.ifanz.net/message.php?C=147&ID=0000025401&T=D
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coating my feelings,” quips Jessica J.
Born and raised in the Los Angeles area,
Jessica J initially displayed her musical talent
at age 6, when she wrote and performed her
first song. In the year 2000, her first recorded CD “Barely There” debuted. A short
while later, she continued her musical journey and expanded her experience by earning
her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Miami. Having worked for Warner
and Univision, Jessica J has a handle on what goes on behind the scenes and now it’s
time for her to step permanently in front of the microphone…right where she belongs.
Jessica J can be seen live throughout Southern California in acoustic shows and on
tours along the coast, in solo performances and with the JFB band. Check out her
ever-growing performance schedule at www.jessicajfelman.com and connect with her in
person before and after a show.
Keep an eye out this year for the release of her newest single, the edgy, “Who Are
You?” This a culmination of over two years of passionate love, hate and grit packed
into a tongue-in-cheek feverish track that is sure to please fans of all walks of life.
Sign up for Jessica's iFanz list at http://jfelman.ifanz.net
Paul Martin's American Bistro
"Eat organic. Believe in sustainable. Buy local. Love fresh." is the mantra of Paul
Martin's back-to-the-farm American Bistro. The California restaurant, with locations in
Roseville and El Segundo, is the long-nurtured dream of Brian Bennett and
restaurateur Paul Fleming. Together with their partners, they teamed to make it come
to life. Read more...
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Our dear friend and film director Pat Healy finally
released his movie "Baja Beach Bums".
A splendid little road movie about American Surfing
Tourists going to Mexico only to be entangled by other
adventures.
A group of friends annual New Year's trip to Baja
Mexico goes slightly awry when an outsider decides to
tag-along.
Together with the sun, waves, and an unruly donkey
these friends are determined to show their new tagalong a good time.
This New Year's beach party is sure to top the last.
Check it out on Amazon.com. Click here...
Corbin Bleu Credits on "Speed of Light"
Our dear friend Corbin Bleu gave us a big thank on
his new album - thank YOU Corbin!
"Thank you Ruth McCartney and the amazing
team at McCartney Multimedia for your endless
work with not only me, but for helping so many
to have a better opportunity to reach out to their
fans. Mama McCartney, thanks for the tea."
Hot off the mega success of High School Music 1, 2 &
3, Corbin Bleu is out to remind everyone he is a
multi-talented entertainer.
His sophomore album shows his diversity as an artist
with feel good tracks like Celebrate You and Moments (from the Indie movie Freestyle
where Corbin plays a young motocross racer looking to win the Amateur National
Championships while also supporting his family).
The new album also shows Corbin's growth and development as a singer with the
edgier tracks Willing To Go, Paralyzed and Fear of Flying.
Get it now on iTunes!
iFanz member Rocco de Luca of Jude Cole and Kiefer Sutherland’s Ironworks label
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appeared on The Bonnie Hunt Show June 3rd.
Website & iFanz client Danielle Bisutti appeared on Raising the Bar June 8th on TNT
playing a recurring role.
David Cassidy's new ABC Family TV series Ruby and The Rockits begins July 21. David
is starring with his brother Patrick on screen. Another Cassidy Bro, Shaun is behind the
scenes.
Here's a tidbit about "Ruby & The Rockits" star David Cassidy you may not know.
OK. You may know about his 18 gold and platinum albums, and his four consecutive
multi-platinum releases. Or that David's one of the few performers who's had hit songs
on the charts in every decade since the 1970s.
But did you know that his fan club was even bigger than Elvis Presley's or the
Beatles'?
Visit the official site
Our pet Vet Dr. Rachel Jones (daughter of the great Quincy) sponsored a
red carpet pet event on 27th June in Hollywood called "The Groomer of
the Year Awards". If you live in the LA area and are looking for a truly
passionate vet, contact Dr. Rachel and her team at Marina Vet.
From their site: "Our mission is to embrace the needs of our client's, their
pets and their families, while being committed to well-managed
preventative veterinary care. Our goal is to enhance the quality of animals' lives by
providing caring, ethical and state-of-the-art veterinary care. Marina Veterinary Center
offers a unique balance of traditional and holistic medicine. We pledge to provide the
finest personal service & facilities for our patients, who will always enjoy a warm,
relaxed & healing ambience.
The Marina Veterinary Center experience seeks to give all family members peace of
mind and to fulfill the unexpressed wishes & needs of our clients & their pets".
Visit their site for more details.
Recipe of The Month
Yulianna's Brownies
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2-3 tablespoons of Almond Milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 almonds (part crushed part whole)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan. Spread
the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
In a medium bowl, mix together the oil, sugar, and almond milk. Beat in eggs.
Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the egg mixture until
well blended. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle the crushed and whole almonds on top.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the brownie begins to pull away from edges of pan. Let
cool on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Angie's One Liners
The Doctor called me and said: “your check came back.”
I told him: “So did my arthritis.”
A drunk goes before a Judge. The Judge says: “You have
been brought here for drinking.” The drunk replies: “OK,
then let’s get started.”
A vagrant came up to me and said: “I haven’t had a bite
for 3 days.” So I bit him.
A friend of mine has been married so many times she has
rice marks on her face.
The following glorious insults are from an era before the English language got boiled
down to 4-letter words:
The exchange between Churchill & Lady Astor: She said, "If you were my husband I'd
give you poison." He said, "If you were my wife, I'd drink it."
A Member of Parliament to Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli: "Sir, you will either die on
the gallows or of some unspeakable disease." "That depends, Sir," said Disraeli,
"whether I embrace your policies or your mistress."
Tech Sector
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Emoji for iChat
The iPhone "Emoji" emoticons are now available as a downloadable iChat icon pack.
Version 1.1 is out now. This update includes more organized icons and shortcuts.
(contributed by Øivind Tangen)
Fraud Alerts
Alerts: Bank of America emails purporting to be from customer service, do not open
the link. It is a fraud and is "phishing" for your password and social security number.
Forward any of these emails to [email protected]
Ditto from PayPal saying you have won an Apple iPod as a good customer.
Forward to [email protected]
Google Maps in Your Car
If you own a BMW or Mercedes with a navigation system and "MyInfo" technology, you
can now use your computer to send Google maps directly to your car. Go to
maps.google.com. Select the address you want to look up. Click on the map and hit
"send". Select "send to car" select make and country and enter the email address
associated with your car's user account and BINGO! Go out to the car, go to the
communications screen and select the entry then "add to address book" and "start
navigation" and away you go!
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Ella Woods
Ella sings Ella
Las Vegas Star Ella Woods is this
month's iFanz Artist. An amazing
talent, Ella took it upon herself
to record a unique album of Ella
Fitzgerald's classics.
Having worked for some time in
Europe, Ella also sings in French
and German.
"Autumn Leaves"
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McCartney.com :: Newsletter Summer 2009 Wrap Up
3/29/10 3:50 PM
Welcome to the Summer Wrap Up Edition of the McCartney.com newsletter.
Hello Francis,
Well summer is finally officially over and we all trust you had a great Labor Day
weekend. Did you know that today, September 9, 2009 is the 252nd day of the year
and that 252 adds up to 9? On top of that, 09.09.09 falls on a Wednesday and both
the words Wednesday and September have 9 letters. This date is so rare that it is the
last of the single digit dates for another 1001 years.
We have been busy with a ton of new projects that are currently in development, so we
will be bringing them to you in Q4. Many of you have been wondering how we did in
these terrible Southern California wild fires. Well, thankfully we are fine and everyone is
holding up but the air is acrid and you can actually see the smoke from space. Sadly,
it's deja vu for SoCal residents...
Here are some incredible pictures that we'd like to share, courtesy of Boston.com
September 2, 2009
Wildfires in Southern California
(Alan Taylor)
Angeles National Forest, in the hills outside of Los Angeles currently has several
wildfires tearing through it, the largest of which - named the Station Fire - has so far
burned over 140,000 acres, destroyed nearly 100 structures, and claimed the lives of
two firefighters whose vehicle fell from a road into a steep canyon. Evacuation orders
are in place for thousands in communities around the city, and residents of Los Angeles
itself are contending with thick smoke and ash hanging in the air, causing air quality to
drop to unhealthful levels in many parts. Currently, the Station Fire is estimated to be
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58% contained, and favorable weather appears to be aiding the efforts of the
firefighters.
To see all the incredible pictures, please click here...
McCartney Studios News
Well it's summer and what better way to spend your time than producing a video
entitled:
Death Valley Rangers
Death Valley Rangers is a reality show created by Peter Trunk. This 5-minute
teaser/trailer is designed to showcase the extreme conditions facing these tough Park
Rangers and the situations they encounter on a normal workday.
Imagine you work in a place where 122 degree heat is considered a warm day.
Imagine you work in an area where the names of many places start with the word
DEVIL.
Imagine your work place is named DEATH VALLEY.
Besides the need to be extremely heat resistant, the Death Valley Rangers have to be
ambulance drivers and medics - fire fighters - friendly helpers of stranded tourists http://secure.ifanz.net/message.php?C=147&ID=0000026181&T=D
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educators of naïve travelers and last but not least, enforcers of the law.
(Click the graphic to view the trailer)
New This Month
Ruth, Angie and Sammie Shafer attended a taping of Ruby & The Rockits at CBS
Studios in Studio City. The show stars David Cassidy, brother Patrick Cassidy, and
Shaun is Exec. Producer, and youngest sibling Ryan is the chief set designer. Shirley
Jones (mother of 3 of the boys) was there, also Sue Cassidy, David’s wife.
Here are some clips about the new show:
Good Morning America
Jimmy Kimmel Live
The show has been breaking records all across the board but we need you to VOTE FOR
Ruby and the Rockits on Entertainment Online’s “Which TV Show Rocked Your Summer?
” poll. Go to: this link and VOTE FOR “Ruby and the Rockits” under the category “What
was your favorite scripted half-hour show airing on a cable network this summer?”
Introducing:
Carol Welsman
www.carolwelsman.com
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We are proud to announce that we are working with Carol Welsman, Canadian Jazz
Superstar. We are providing e-marketing, online strategy and working with EastWest
Media's PR campaign to let the rest of the world know about this truly amazing artist.
CAROL WELSMAN is an internationally acclaimed singer and pianist whose expressive
vocal styling and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences around the world.
She has sold over 60,000 CDs in Canada alone, something few jazz artists in Canada
have experienced. Award Winner for "Album of the Year" at the 2008 Canadian Smooth
Jazz Awards, and nominee for "Best Female Vocalist", Carol's musical career is soaring
to new heights.
She has released seven CDs to date, and four have received Juno Award nominations,
the Canadian equivalent to the Grammy Award. Pop icon Celine Dion recorded one of
Carol's original songs "This Lullaby" and released it on her "Miracle" CD as "Baby Close
Your Eyes".
Carol's latest CD - a tribute to Miss Peggy Lee is entitled "I Like Men" and will be
released on September 29th, 2009.
Chalet Edelweiss - A Little Taste of Europe in the heart of L.A.
From their web site:
At Chalet Edelweiss, we are
inspired by life in the Swiss Alps.
A place where the air is crisp, time
slows down, and dining is a
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distinctly savored and shared
experience.
We cook authentic, Swissinfluenced dishes here and – using
only the best meats and fresh
produce – offer a diverse menu of
world fare. Try our wood-fired
pizzas made right before your
eyes, Swiss cheese fondue,
delicious skillets, healthy salads
and much more.
True to our European roots we serve Erdinger, the finest Bavarian wheat beer, as well
as Bitburger Pils on tap, brewed according to traditional recipes. We also have a full list
of domestic and imported wines. Bring the whole family – we are your casual, familyowned, neighborhood restaurant!
Bring your appetite!
Sepulveda and La Tijera
Westchester near LAX
Mike McCartney has opened a ‘mini ’60s’ photo
gallery with pics of his brother Paul with John Lennon
rehearsing in the Cavern and two pictures of Mike’s
own group The Scaffold.
His favourite snapshots from the decade can be seen
at the Beat Goes On exhibition in the World Museum
Liverpool.
These and others from Mike’s collection will be
moving onto the new Museum of Liverpool when it
opens in late 2010.
Click here to learn more...
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The Beatles RockBand is Released Today 09.09.09
Maybe they should have waited for tomorrow so as to be "the one after 909"! Visit the
preview site.
100 Heads
Pete Price has had a portrait painted by Anthony Brown of 100heads.
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It was unveiled at Lewis’s in Liverpool on Thursday July 16th.
http://www.100heads.co.uk/
Steve Tyrell Upcoming Tour Dates:
Last month the Astronauts of the Space Shuttle Endeavour woke up to Steve's version
of "On the Sunny Side of the Street" requested by Commander Mark Polansky.
Luckily not everyone has to travel THAT far to hear Steve. He
just wrapped up some New York performances August 11-15th
at the Blue Note and at was in concert at West Hampton
Performing Arts Center on the 16th. NO SPACESUIT REQUIRED!
September 18, 2009, 8:00pm
Newberry Opera House
1201 Mckibben St Newberry, SC
803-276-9993
www.newberryoperahouse.com
Pawleys Island Festival of Music
Bookgreen Gardens Pawleys Island, SC
843-626-8911
Click for more info
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Kenny G Upcoming Tour Dates:
South Coast Winery
Temecula, CA
http://www.rhythmonthevine.org/
Rhythm on the Vine benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children
The Greek Theatre, WAVE JazzFest
Los Angeles, CA
The Beautiful Life
Corbin Bleu is shooting a new TV series called
The Beautiful Life about a male model in New
York. It begins airing on 16th Sept. He will use
some of his musical skills in the part too.
Mischa Barton also stars.
The Beautiful Life: TBL (or The Beautiful
Life) is an upcoming American television
drama series starring Mischa Barton, Corbin
Bleu, Elle Macpherson and Sara Paxton. The show will be executive produced by Ashton
Kutcher and will revolve around a group of male and female models sharing a residence
in New York. Mike Kelley (Swingtown) will serve as the show runner for the series,
based on the script by former model-turned-writer Adam Giaudrone.
The pilot will air on The CW on September 16, 2009. The CW has ordered thirteen
episodes for the first season.
National Lampoon comes to iTunes
You can now rent and buy your favourite National lampoon Movies in the world's
biggest media store. Special thanks to Tom Daniels and Tim Durham of Lampoon for
your pateince in the process!
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Tim Durham and Ludacris also hosted a fabulous event at a private estate in Malibu
where we dined on scrumptious appetizers, fabulous cookies from the Triplets and were
treated to a live performance by Ludacris. The event was to benefit the Ludacris
Foundation and a good time was had by all. Special thanks to Tim and also Lash Fary
of Distinctive Assets for organizing such a fun summer event for such a good cause.
A Summer Cruise Experience - California Screamin'
by our dear friend Bill Kelly, Esq.
The whole boat is a floating Holiday Inn
with an Olive Garden in the lobby. There
were, of course, the mandatory Holiday
Inn disco swing parties, with "Murph and
the Magic Tones" each night. Excursions,
entertainment, food and basically
everything on the boat are all geared for
the consumptive simpleton who will never
be able to save one buck in his 401k so
long as he can "save" 30% buying 4 or 5
$39 watches (normally $149!), and cartons of duty free cigarettes and perfume. I
swear, I thought I was on a floating Wal Mart. I actually saw PT Barnum in a Carnival
uniform. Every 20 yards there is a photographer trying to snap you in front of a fake
scenic canvas backdrop so that he can sell you an 8x10 glossy of it with the ship logo
blazed across the front. You cannot get on or off the boat without being harangued by
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a photographer to “SMILE, GET TOGETHER, SMILE HERE IS YOUR TICKET, ON SALE
LATER” but I DON'T WANT TO SMILE YOU FARGING PARAIAH GET AWAY FROM US, WE
JUST WANT TO GET TO THE BAR.
Oh, I almost forgot, the boat had an "art auction" and tried to pass off paint-bynumber oil on canvas as "art." They put fake art critics in fake business suits to offer
fake opinions about the fake art on an in-room shopping channel that ran 24/7. The
"art" at Pier One and Bed, Bath Beyond discount bins will be more culturally significant
than these painted posters.
Food was exceptional, if you are an aficionado of our nation's highest starch content
cafeteria food. The menus are all geared for democrats who like making mini-mountFuji replicas on each of their plastic (yes plastic) plates. (Overheard: "Mom, what's
duck taste like, 'cause I might order it with the veal parmesan." "I have no idea, baby,
and I don't want to know." "I bet it tastes like ham.") I tasted my daughter Kate's veal
parmesan. It was microwaved veal patty from Stouffer's.
Drinks range from $6 beers to $12 highballs, making the required drunk to endure this
adventure voyage of humanity absolutely cost prohibitive. I did have Percocet on hand
which mixed well with Maker's Mark, the absolute highest calibre bottle of anything on
the whole boat. The sole "pool" on board resembled the kind of above ground pool a
redneck lost uncle in Flagstaff might install next to his double wide. Every hot tub on
board was closed down and covered in yellow tape, a reminder of a recent crime scene
or a tribute to legionnaire’s disease, I don't know.
Live music, comedy, and dance shows were bested by a young Baptist woman
passenger singing karaoke last night. I kid you not, I have no idea who the lead
singer-actress on the crew was, but I trust her talents are best demonstrated on the
casting director, but not on stage. The 1950's musical piece was set in a diner and
garnished with poodle skirts for the gals and a tribute to early-iconic Brando for the
guys. Following a 3 minute 50's montage set to Bill Haley's "Rock around the Clock" -I could not make this up -- the first number that the poodle-Brando-diner set
performed was Steppenwolf's "Born to be Wild." Someone lost their calendar, but we
were certainly the only ones to notice. As you know, I don't like people.
This was a sea of humanity... at sea. Hence, I gave serious thought to jumping
overboard. But Mary and I had a penthouse suite and our own private balcony. I read
2 books and kept away from others. We used the balcony very often, as our room had
the smell of old cigarettes/cigars pumped into our room through the air ducts about half
the time, making our whole room smell like an old ash tray (not fresh smoke, as in a
small concealed bar room, but more like that same room the next morning after no one
cleaned any of the ash trays). And when the ducts were not pumping "Eau du Keep
Movin'" into our room (which we started to call "The Swisher Suite") -- and again I
could not make this up -- there was an odor that resembled skunk being poured into
our vents. We propped-open our door while at sea most every day for fresh air, which
also meant fresh sea water all over our bed spreads and curtains. But the sodium was
better than the smell.
The ship had 50 VIPs that were to disembark and get through customs first, of which
we were a part. The "VIP" group got left in the library off the main deck for an hour,
as literally thousands queued up and began disembarking; we watched from behind a
wall of glass in utter disbelief. We had been left behind because someone "forgot."
Eventually, I dubbed myself spokesman to handle this. I overheard someone say, "Is he
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going to go check on us?" and I heard my wife reply, "Yes. I feel very sorry for
someone down there." We got off very quickly after my brief visit to the hold. Before
any accusations of being all-negative, I hasten to note that the ship never crashed and
the veal parmesan does indeed taste like ham.
Recipe of The Month
Vichyssoise
Few people realize that Vichyssoise, the cold
potato leek soup with the French name, was
invented, not in Paris or Lyons or even in Vichy,
France, but in New York City at the beginning of
the 20th Century. It was 1917 and the
fashionable Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Madison Avenue
at 46th Street was about to open a new roof
garden restaurant.
The head chef was a Frenchman named Louis
Diat (1885-1957). He often made a potato and
leek soup from a recipe given him by his mother,
Annette Alajoinine Diat, and he was preparing to
serve it at a party celebrating the opening of the
roof garden.
Whether, according to legend, the soup, prepared in advance, wasn't re-heated in time
to be served as a first course, or whether the day was warm and Chef-de-Cuisine Diat
felt culinarily creative, he added cream to his mother's soup recipe and served it cold,
sprinkled with chopped chives.
He called it Creme Vichyssoise Glacee, or Chilled Cream Vichyssoise, in honor of the
town where he was born. The original Ritz-Carlton has long since been demolished but
Vichyssoise lives on. During World War II some patriotic chefs tried to change the
name to "Creme Gauloise Glacee" because in 1940 a government collaborating with the
Nazis was set up in the French town of Vichy. Nevertheless, the name Vichyssoise
persisted, although nine out of ten, if not ninety-nine out of a hundred, Americans
mispronounce it. The proper French pronunciation is "vee shee swahzz" and NOT "vee
shee swah" because an "e" after the final "s" signals a "zzz" sound.
The soup's popularity doubtless comes from the fact that even in the hottest weather
one can enjoy a bowl of soup and find it refreshing. For many years Lord and Taylor's
department store Soup Bar featured only a bowl of Vichyssoise and a piece of apple pie
for lunch all summer long, and while New Yorkers often waited three deep for a place
at the counter, few of them realized the recipe originated only 11 blocks away.Although
the original recipe calls for straining the cooked vegetables through a sieve, today's
cooks most often use a blender. It also calls for both "single table cream" and "double
whipping cream," but today we would use "half-and-half" (or "light cream") and "heavy
cream." The following modern recipe was apparently sanctioned by Louis Diat when he
was a regular contributor to Gourmet Magazine:
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CREME VICHYSSOISE GLACEE
INGREDIENTS
4 leeks, the dark green tops discarded and the leeks split lengthwise, washed well, and
chopped coarse (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
2 russet (baking) potatoes, peeled, diced (about 3 cups) and reserved in 4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups milk
2 cups half-and-half or light cream
1 cup heavy cream
white pepper to taste
thinly sliced fresh chives for garnish
METHOD
In a kettle cook the leeks and the onion in the butter, covered, over low heat, stirring
occasionally, until they are softened. Add the potatotes with the water and the salt
and simmer the mixture, covered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
Add the milk and the half-and-half and bring the mixture just to a boil, stirring. In a
blender, puree the mixture in batches and strain it through a very fine sieve into a
bowl. Stir the cream and the white pepper into the soup and chill the soup. This recipe
makes about 11 cups, serving 8 to 10.
Angie's One Liners
I was reading a book recently called: "The History of Glue."
I couldn't put it down!
I visited the offices of the SPCA today. It's tiny:you
couldn't swing a cat in there.
When in England, I bought a train ticket to France and the
ticket seller said 'Eurostar' I said 'Well I've been on TV but
I'm no Doris Day.
On a beautiful summer's day, two English tourists were driving through Wales.
At the town of:Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch
they stopped for lunch, and one of the tourists asked the waitress,
“Before we order, I wonder if you could settle an argument for us. Can you pronounce
where we are, very, very, very slowly?”
The girl leaned over and said, “Burrr gurrr kiiing.”
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An interesting letter in the Australian Shooter Magazine this week, which I quote: "If
you consider that there has been an average of 160,000 troops in the Iraq theater of
operations during the past 22 months, and a total of 2112 deaths, that gives a firearm
death rate of 60 per 100,000 soldiers.
The firearm death rate in Washington, DC is 80.6 per 100,000 for the same period.
That means you are about 25 per cent more likely to be shot and killed in the US
capital, which has some of the strictest gun control laws in the US , than you are in
Iraq ...
Conclusion: The US should pull out of Washington, DC.
Tech Sector
This, unfortunately doesn't require any explanations.
Click the graphic to view up to date numbers.
Hundred Watt Head
Okay, so is it the month of 100 heads?
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Introducing "Hundred Watt Head" the new album
release from Neil Merryweather.
If you like Springsteen, Bowie, Genesis and Tom
Petty then Hundred Watt Head is for you!
A few weeks prior to working on the first Lita Ford
record Neil met Dusty Watson and set up studio
time to record some new song ideas. Neil brought
in ex Space Rangers bandmate Jamie Herndon to
play guitar and keyboards. Jamie had just finished
the " Hot Child in The City " recording and touring
with Nick Guilder and was free to join the new
alliance. The trio clicked and they recorded ten new songs in a few sessions. Neil called
the band "Hundred Watt Head". Dusty was recruited by Lita Ford and later Neil was
brought in to manage, produce and eventually play bass for Lita. "Hundred Watt Head"
was put on the back burner until the boys reunited years later at Neil's studio and
began jamming and recording again. The band got together many times over the
years and recorded over fifty tunes. Fellow musicians and friends after hearing the
music persuaded Neil to release a "Hundred Watt Head" CD. Neil connected with
McCartney Multimedia to build his first web-site and met Ruth McCartney and Martin
Nethercutt. Neil signed with their label iFanz records and is happy to say that the
first "Hundred Watt Head" has been released in August.
Here's what Neil had to say about it:
Youtube Link
"Hell on Earth"
Check it out on iTunes!
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McCartney.com :: Newsletter October 2009
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Welcome to the October Edition of the McCartney.com newsletter.
Hello Francis,
We have been blessed to be super busy throughout the summer and here are some of
the projects we've been working on.
Martin Perlich
www.martinperlich.com
We have recently had the pleasure to produce a web site for one of the most intriguing
interviewers of our time: Martin Perlich. His rare interviews with legends from the fields
of classical, jazz, rock and experimental music range from: Leonard Bernstein to
Kathleen Battle and Yo Yo Ma to Frank Zappa. There is a wealth of audio content on
this site. Check it out, download it to your iPod and enjoy.
"My very first interview was with Leonard Bernstein.
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Though I was barely 20 and a complete novice, it somehow went very well.
I decided to pursue this lucky break, and have gone on to interview – on radio and TV,
public and commercial - some of the most extraordinary creative artists - known and
unknown - in the World. Some of these are recalled and described in my book, "The
Art of the Interview" And I’m still at my post, continuing with brand new interviews,
using the medium to expand my horizons - and hopefully yours as well.
MartinPerlich.com will offer these NEW INTERVIEWS on an on-going series of Podcasts
(coming soon) – concentrating on New Music and other Innovative arts from
composers, performers, and major contributors from many genres. Plus the best of my
Interview Archive. Including - for the 1st time - my Intermission Interviews from the
CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA broadcast concert series (1965-69) Emil Gilels, Darius
Milhaud, Julian Bream, Robert Shaw, the Casadesus family, and many more."
~Martin Perlich
Welcome to the iFanz Records Family - Carol Welsman
We are VERY proud to announce that iFanz Records Artist Carol Welsman's "I Like Men
- (Reflections of Miss Peggy Lee)" is this week's top pick in USA Today, beating out
such luminaries as Barbra Streisand and Joan Baez. Congrats, Carol!
Carol is also iFanz Artist of the Month and you are listening to the track: "I Like Men"
from the just released album.
For those of you in Los Angeles, Carol will be performing at a VIP CD launch show at
the Vibrato Jazz Club in Bel Air next Tuesday October, 13th. Click here for ticket
information. The complete tour schedule, from Montreal to Japan is posted here.
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Read article | Album on iTunes
iFanz Records, the digital music distribution companion of iFanz.com is in the process of
an overhaul featuring and showcasing all the artists that we have placed on the Global
iTunes platform.
Do you have music content to go on to the iTunes global platform? Visit the site.
Christian's Corner
McCartney Multimedia can now get coupon offers into your Google
search results so when prospective customers find your business
online at Google you can now provide incentive based coupon's to
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help drive additional sales.
We just completed this new program with our client Solar Roast
Coffee LLC which has an online store and a brick and mortar retail location in Pueblo,
Colorado.
When you search for "Solar Roast Coffee, Pueblo CO" they come up as the first result
in Google complete with a link to view more information which includes a video
commercial and a link to print out a coupon for future use at their online store OR in
their retail location!
Check it out below and click here to print out this coupon which is good for over 20%
off their coffee sample packs which are 100% USDA Certified Organic solar roasted
coffee beans!
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Melvyn's at The Ingleside Inn
Located right on the premises of the legendary Ingleside Inn, is elegantly upbeat with
a fully restored 1895 carved oak and mahogany bar. With its numerous antiques,
waiters in linen jackets and photographs from long ago, dining at Melvyn's is truly a
unique experience. Restaurant writers have praised the food as "beyond comparison"
and you owe it to yourself to sample delicacies such as Veal Ingleside and more,
including the finest wines from Melvyn's two world-class wine cellars. Another of the
most enjoyable aspects of Melvyn's is simply people watching, to see just which
famous celebrities may show up. And in the lounge, enjoy dancing and entertainment
nightly!
Click here for more information.
Video of the Month
Eddie Izzard- Death Star Canteen
At McCartney we're always up for a good laugh. In case you missed it, here's a Lego
interpretation of Brit Eddie Izzard's Death Star Canteen. Enjoy! If you have yet to be
turned on to Eddie Izzard...well, ahem, click here .
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Penn & Teller launch iPhone app.
Application Description
This App is a tool for fooling your
friends into thinking they're texting
directly with Penn or Teller, who
answer with smart-aleck remarks
and the punch line to an amazing
magic trick.
It works
different
levels of
the time
P&T in.
24 hours a day with
replies (and different
courtesy) depending on
of day or mood you find
Penn and Teller appear nightly at
the Rio Hotel and Casino in
fabulous Las Vegas and if you re headed that way... for sure
make time to see this mind-boggling show.
You can book the tickets at this link.
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Marino Rocks for Charity!!!
Speaking of Las Vegas, Marino De Silva and Duncan
Faure (Bay City Rollers) performed their new version of
"Yellow Submarine "
live on Action News 13 Las Vegas yesterday morning.
Proceeds from this release benefit Children with Autism.
The boys played GREAT and
the interview with Lisa Remillard was FAB!
Photo: Duncan Faure, Lisa Remillard, Marino De Silva
Cayman Islands Jazzfest
It's not too late to book your trip!
Long-time McCartney.com and iFanz client Oleta Adams will be performing live at the
Cayman Islands Jazzfest this December. Check the web site for further details.
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Oleta Adams at a glance:
Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut album Circle of One, and the
impassioned hit single "Get Here",
Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans in the U.S. and Europe with journeys
of the heart via songs that draw deeply from her roots in many forms of music. Her
success has been solidified by four Grammy nominations and a seemingly bottomless
well of creative energy.
A long-time resident of Kansas City, Kansas, where she has found sanctuary from the
turmoil of the entertainment industry, Oleta Adams also remains anchored by her
upbringing in the Pacific Northwest. With the help of Coach Lee Farrell she wound up in
Kansas City, where she launched her career playing piano in bars, hotel lounges, and
showrooms After performing for many different celebrities, serendipity finally came in
the form of the British band Tears for Fears, whose frontmen Roland Orzabal and Curt
Smith asked her to appear on their 1989 "The Seeds of Love' album, video and
European tour.
With seven CDs, and one soon to come, Oleta's musical odyssey continues – spiritually
and creatively. For this consummate artist-composer-producer-musician, many goals
remain on the horizon.
Artist Web Site: www.oletaadams.com
Crazy Mathematical Logic
(Contributed by our good friend Pat Serie co-founder of NetNewNow.com a smart, forward thinking business
consultancy)
This is a strictly from a mathematical viewpoint....it goes like this:
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What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about
those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those
meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 103%?
What makes up 100% in life?
Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions:
If:
A thru Z is represented as: 1 thru 26.
Then: H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
And
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
But ,
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
And,
B-U-L-L-$-#-!-T 2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%
AND, look how far this method will take you.
A-$-$-K-!-$-$-I-#-G 1+19+19 +11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%
So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty, that while hard work and knowledge
will get you close, and attitude will get you there, its the BS and donkey kissing that
will put you over the top.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma
Angie, Christian, and friends Tim & Don spent a wonderful
evening seeing our dear friend and "Jungle" actor, Sam
Zeller as Jud Fry in an original version of Oklahoma.
Sam gave an amazing performance as the dark, brooding
farmhand, in love with Laurey. They had time to catch up
after the show.
Sam has certainly been busy since his stint as The Pirate
on The Jungle.
Photo by: Tim Arendt
In Memoriam: Greg Ladanyi
We hate to be the bearer of sad news but this incredible man's life cannot go without
mention or memorializing.
Los Angeles, CA (September 29, 2009) -- It is with great
sadness that we announce the passing of Maple Jam Music
Group President, Greg Ladanyi, today, at the age of 57. Ladanyi
sustained severe head trauma following an on-stage accident
last Friday in the Greek Republic of Cyprus. Ladanyi was
immediately rushed to a local hospital where he remained in
critical condition over the weekend. He was in Cyprus touring
with Maple Jam Music artist, Anna Vissi .
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Ladanyi, a Grammy Award-winning producer, has spent his
entire professional career engineering, mixing and producing for
the greatest artists in the entertainment industry. Ladanyi was
widely known for his production and engineering work with
musical greats Jackson Browne (six albums, including “Running on Empty”, “Holding
Out”, and “Lawyers in Love”), Toto (four albums, including “Toto IV”), Don Henley
(three albums, including “Building the Perfect Beast”), Fleetwood Mac (“Fleetwood Mac
Greatest Hits” and “Behind the Mask”), The Church (“Starfish”), Jeff Healey (“See the
Light”), and Jaguares (“Bajo el Azul de Tu Misterio”).
His most recent work was with Anna Vissi and her Greek album, “Apagorevmeno”.
With 40 years in the entertainment industry, Ladanyi has contributed to various highend projects, with his work leading to 16 Grammy nominations, being directly
nominated three times. He won a Grammy Award in 1982 for Best Engineered
Recording – Non-Classical with Toto’s, “Toto IV” and nominated for Producer of The
Year for Don Henley’s “The Boys Of Summer” and Jaguares, Best Rock Album, “Bajo El
Azul de Tu Misterio” at the 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
As president of Maple Jam Music Group, Ladanyi evolved the company from the original
Maple Jam Records label founded in 2004 to a full service entertainment entity that
works hand-in-hand with the artist to fully develop their careers. As a home to many
established and up-and-coming artists we will continue to move forward, keeping Greg
Ladanyi’s legacy alive.
A one-time producer of Martin Nethercutt, on behalf of McCartney.com, we send our
condolences to his family and friends.
Recipe of The Month
Ruth's "Orange Soup without Oranges"
Butternut Squash, Carrot and Sweet Potato:
Ingredients:
1 medium butternut squash
2 large carrots
1 can yams OR 2 fresh sweet potatoes
sea salt & black pepper
/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
pinch of turmeric
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon thyme
4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
Method:
Cut the squash in quarters, remove the seeds and rub the cut surface with a little oil.
Do the same with the sweet potatoes (unless you are using canned yams, in which
case, drain them and set aside), Roast the squash and sweet potatoes at 350°F for
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about 45 minutes until tender. Meanwhile, peel and slice the carrots. Cook them with 2
cups of water until quite tender. Remove squash from the oven and allow to cool
slightly. Peel and purée the squash with the carrots and the herbs, adding the carrot
cooking water slowly to ensure a smooth purée. Put the purée into a large soup pot
with the chicken stock. Add all the herbs and seasoning as the liquid comes to a boil.
Then simmer the soup for 15 minutes, and blend either in a blender or with an
immersion stick.
Angie's One Liners
You know, somebody actually complimented me on my
driving today.
They left a little note on the windscreen; it said 'Parking
Fine.' So that was nice.
A man walked into the doctor's office; he said 'I've hurt my
arm in several places' The doctor said, 'well stay away from
those places'
Why don't you slip into something comfortable, like a
coma?
At 79, my bra is less of a "Cross You Heart" and more of a "Cross Your Waist" model.
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Carol Welsman - I Like Men (Reflections of Miss Peggy Lee)
CAROL WELSMAN is an internationally acclaimed
singer and pianist whose expressive vocal styling and
dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences
around the world.
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She has sold over 60,000 CDs in Canada alone,
something few jazz artists in Canada have
experienced. Award Winner for "Album of the Year" at
the 2008 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, and nominee
for "Best Female Vocalist", Carol's musical career is
soaring to new heights.
She has released seven CDs to date, and four have
received Juno Award nominations, the Canadian
equivalent to the Grammy Award.
She signed an international recording contract with renowned jazz label Justin
Time Records in Canada. Jimmy Haslip, producer, and bass player/composer for
the famous group "Yellowjackets", produced one of Carol's CDs that was released
in June 2007 in Canada, USA, Japan and many European countries.
Her latest release celebrates the incredible, and often overlooked songwriting of Miss
Peggy Lee. The CD features a track called Angels On Your Pillow, which is the first
cover of the original in history.
"I Like Men"
Check it out on iTunes!
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McCartney.com :: Newsletter November 2009
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Welcome to the November Edition of the McCartney.com newsletter.
Dear Francis,
This month's issue comes to you from New York City.
New York, New York
The New York Trip
(Ruth and Martin's 11th Wedding Anniversary)
Thanks to Donny Dale and his VIP Travel Concierge services, we flew Virgin America
Airlines to New York and it was a great experience. Sitting in the blue and pink-lit
cabin, it felt more like a club than an Airplane. Special thanks to William M. at LAX
and Mohammed K. at JFK for the 5-star treatment. No wonder Chelsea Handler loves
you guys;).
Arriving late at night and checking into the Hudson Hotel on Columbus Circle, the
party began immediately. After a long journey, we found ourselves hungry and had a
Jones for pastrami sandwiches, which we found at the "Flame" diner across the
street at 3 AM.
Waking up WAAAY too early, we made
our way to the Clinton Foundation in
Harlem the next morning. I was amazed
at the overall serenity that has come over
the city ever since 9/11.
Okay, so you still get the occasional NY
wise guys, but all in all New York has
become safe, and a sort of Gourmet
Disneyland for tourists from all over the
globe.
Meeting with the Clinton Foundation folks was a great experience, and we were awed
to be in the boardroom with all the President's awards, trophies and accolades.
Thanks Valerie, Neil and Kristen for making us so welcome.
After Harlem, sadly having no time to sample soul food at Sylvia's, we took the
Subway down to Battery Park to meet with our dear friend Mark Elenowitz from
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TriPoint Capital. We had great lunch at the Fraunces Tavern and Museum, where
strangely enough, right in the middle of the restaurant, the Magna Carta is on
display. We munched and talked business for a couple of hours before we headed
back to the hotel, got changed and headed to Strawberry Fields for the celebration
of John Lennon's Birthday. He would
have been 69. A large crowd had
gathered around the "Imagine Memorial"
and there were tears and singing at the
same time. This was of course a very
emotional moment for Ruth to say the
least. When the crowd sang "Imagine"
the sun broke through the clouds and it
was as if John was smiling down from
Heaven.
After that, we stopped for an excellent
thin crust Pizza near Columbus circle at
Cafe Fiorello and just watched the people walk by. We actually saw a man pushing a
small clothes dryer on a bicycle. I don't usually take MINE out for a stroll. Maybe I'm
missing something. When you live in Los Angeles you're not used to the
overwhelming amount of humanity that's coming at you from every angle. It can be
exhausting for sure. Back at the hotel, we decided it would be wise to scout out the
Russian Tea Room for next evening's Cragan/Moroney wedding. Asking for directions
we laughed at the old joke: "Excuse me, can you tell me how get to Carnegie Hall?
"..." Yes, Practice, practice, practice!"
Finding the RTR, you were immediately reminded of the old New York, doormen, top
hats and the old style of life. After a couple of "Cosmonauts" we headed back to the
hotel and fell over. It is safe to say that this was one of the longest days of my life!
The next morning (our anniversary), we
met up with Paul Antonelli at the famous
"Les Halles" restaurant. Since my wife is a
giant "foodie", Anthony Bourdain's old
stomping ground was a "must".
After some nice Pate and Eggs Benedict,
we headed back to get changed for the big
event: The Cragan/Moroney wedding.
The ceremony was very romantic and
touching. We met a lot of old and new
friends and the Vodka and Caviar bars and the live orchestra helped the 178 strong
wedding crowd to get into the swing of things. Of course, Ruth had to perform
"Maybe I'm Amazed" for the Bride and Groom, and we partied until they threw us out
with our red velvet cupcakes in hand. We wish Cara and Michael all the best. Next
year is going to be 10/10/10 and hopefully we'll spend it together with Cara and
Michael now that we share an anniversary!
The next morning we were invited to the Hudson Hotel post-wedding breakfast on
the roof and it was a sunny cold day and Ruth took lots of pictures of the beautiful
view.
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We even got a shot of
the 'plane in the river.
luck was also involved
parting wedding crowd
soup.
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the exact spot where Captain Sullenberger managed to put
When you see it up close you realize how much sheer good
in the crew's skillful landing. So, we said our goodbyes to the
and headed for Chinatown for some greasy duck and noodle
We met up with client Corbin Bleu in
"Little Italy" at Civetta Restaurant.
Remodeled, and with exquisite service
and patronage, it's an up and coming
place that literally makes it's own soda
water.
(Picture: Martin and Corbin in Little Italy)
Heading back we got a call from Paul
Antonelli and met up at Planet Sushi at
78th and Amsterdam. After lots of
laughing and too much fish, we grabbed
a cab and guess what?
We wound up at the "Flame" again across from our Hotel. The waiters now knew us
by name and everyone had a great time. Ruth - who is not a sushi fan - was hungry
so we watched her devour some Greek salad and garlic bread. Amazingly enough,
during the trip, we each lost 4lbs!
Okay, next morning, time to check out and back to reality. We headed out to JFK
and were greeted by Mohammed K. the VIP service director for Virgin America.
Enjoyed a burger and some Tika Masala on the house at the VIP lounge (excellent
food and service) and flew back to L.A. on the always flawless Virgin.
Overall, it was an amazing trip, so many visuals crammed into 4 ultra long days and
nights, that just remembering everything and writing it down makes me want to go
back to bed for an extended nap.
So, if you ever in New York then check out these places and sights and don't forget
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to bring a lot cash, which you can actually carry in your wallet (no more fanny
packs) because New York has been cleaned up (except for the occasional nut job)
and I believe it's actually more friendly than L.A.!
Restaurant Links:
The Flame Diner
Fraunces Tavern
Planet Sushi
Civetta
Cafe Fiorello
The Russian Tea Room
Callan McAuliffe
Callan McAuliffe is a fresh young face from Sydney, Australia who in 2008/2009 has
surfaced as an actor to watch. Cast by Director Rob Reiner as BRYCE the Lead in
FLIPPED, (his first audition on USA soil).
Callan has leapt onto the screen and stage in the last two years with significant
Australian media attention paid to his success on all levels. 2009 saw Callan featured
in the Logi Award Winning (Emmy) Australian TV series - 'Packed to the Rafters'.
Callan also appeared in the TV series 'Comedy Inc' and 'Blue Water High' in 2008.
In both 2008/9 Callan topped the London Trinity College Musical Theatre Exams
Sydney, performing scenes from 'Billy Elliott', 'Sweeney Todd', 'Oliver' and singing
'Into the West' from 'Lord of the Rings'. He was subsequently invited to perform at
the Australian Conservatorium of Music.
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Callan also featured in the Olympics Opening Telecast across Australia singing 'Ready
to Fly' with Australian singer Amy Pearson.
Callan topped the Australian Institute of Performing Arts Auditions in both American
and Australian accents.
In 2009, Callan was cast in 2 Australian films and played the lead for the short
'Franswa Sharl' with Director Hannah Hilliard - just prior to flying to Michigan to work
with Rob Reiner and Warner Bros.
He is currently cast to play a young American teen hero in the USA/Australian
Production RESISTANCE - due to film in 2010.
Happy Birthday Roseanne!
Our friend and client Roseanne shares a birthday with Christian Volquartz, so last
Tuesday saw us dancing in her living room to the piano stylings of her partner
Johnny Argent. We ate delicious chocolate cake by James Moore (see recipe section
below), danced the conga and a good time was had by all. We were even joined by
the legendary Phyllis Diller, who at a feisty, martini-drinking 92, makes Angie's upcoming 80th celebration look like a kids' tea party! Ruth asked her if she would mind
posing for a picture to which the classic reply was "sure honey but let's move away
from this plant - I don't want it to look like there's something growing out of my
wig!"
McCartney Music
Martin and Marino are working on their new CD
project entitled: "Geist".
While all the guitars and vocals are being recorded,
we discovered that we actually have a drummer on
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hand to fill the tracks with real beats. Introducing:
Jeremy "Stomp" Dolan on drums.
Jeremy has been working with the programmer team
at McCartney Multimedia for a little over three months
and just happened to mention that he spent 10 years
touring with the musical STOMP.
So, now that we know what we're doing, look for an
iTunes release by the end of this year! Stay tuned to
"Geist".
(Pictured Jeremy and his drum kit. It actually fit in our vocal booth!)
Our dear friends of New Maximum Donkey
are performing live this tonight ! Get out and
see a show!
See details below:
You are cordially invited to The Twilight Of
The Gods this Friday, November 6th @
LaBrie's (formerly The Scene Bar) in
Glendale...Twilight Of The Gods XXIX@
LaBrie's Bar
806 E Colorado Blvd, Glendale
$5 admission, 21+ ...
Doors @ 8pm
8:15 The Sonnets
9 pm Puppies & Kittens
10pm New Maximum Donkey
11pm Mack from Flashing Red Lights
Please come out and support the best rock, pop and psychedelic bands in LA. See
you tonight
TRUE JACKSON VP DIVA DANIELLE BISUTTI LENDS
VOCALS AND CO-WRITES THEME TO MOTION PICTURE;
ONE SONG ON HER NEW SIX-SONG EP THE “SHADOW OF
MY HEART-EP”, A FILM AND TV SAMPLER, SHOWCASES
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DANIELLE’S DISTINCT VOCAL AND SONGWRITING FLAIR
(Hollywood, CA) –
An accomplished singer-songwriter and actress from the
hit Nickelodeon show “True Jackson VP”, Danielle Bisutti
lends her vocals and her lyrical ingenuity to “The Shadow
of My Heart”, the theme song of the new Motion Picture
“Shadowheart”.
“The Shadow of My Heart” was co-written with two-time Grammy Award-Winning
producer Rob Christie and is included on a new EP with five additional songs written
or co-written by Danielle.
http://www.daniellebisutti.com
News From Las Vegas
MARINO DE SILVA recently got together with
boxing legend EVANDER HOLYFIELD in Las
Vegas.
The Four-Time Heavyweight Champ pledged
his support of the Yellow Submarine CD by
signing boxing gloves and other memorabilia
to help raise funds for children with autism.
Thanks Champ!
Marino DeSilva and Duncan Faure (Rabbit/Bay
City Rollers) recorded their version of
Yellow Submarine especially for the album - preview it on our player... it's awesome!
ALL PROCEEDS from the sale of this album benefit children with autism. We aim to
raise one million dollars for the kids.
MORE NET.WORK NEWS...Carol Welsman was nominated yesterday as Female
Artist of the Year for the upcoming Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards... Steve Tyrell
continues his season at The Carlyle in New York City from November 10th thru
December 30th... We recently visited with the new Honourable Consul General Dame
Barbara Hay at the Residence in Beverly Hills for a lovely evening to celebrate ex
LAPD Chief Bill Bratton's investiture as a Commander of the British Empire... best of
luck to Bill and Rikki as they head of for new adventures in New York...The sport of
Rugby Sevens has finally been admitted into the 2016 Brazil Olympics, paving the way
for Bill Tatham's vision of the sport as a USA power house... Soak in the spirit of
Thanksgiving at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort on the Central Coast during their
Thanksgiving Package November 22nd thru 30th...Likewise, sister property Two Bunch
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Palms in Desert Hot Springs has an offer - if you stay for Thanksgiving they will reduce
your room rate by 50% on either the Wednesday or the Sunday... Director Pat Healy's
screwball comedy Baja Beach Bums is now available at amazon.com...
Recipe of The Month
This fall evening treat comes to us this month courtesy of Foodie and ueber cook
James Moore's cooklikejames.com. It is a treasure trove of recipes and restaurant
recommendations. Thanks James!
Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Port Wine Sauce and Dried Cherries
Serve this with a baked sweet potatoes and green peas. Dried cranberries or chopped
dried apricots can be substituted for the cherries.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each), silver skin removed, cut into 1-inch slices,
each pounded to 3/4 inch with flat side of chef's knife blade
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup port
1/2 cup dried sweet cherries
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon cold butter
Method:
1.
Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of pork
slices. Heat oil until shimmering in large heavybottomed pan, at least 10 inches across bottom, over medium-high heat, swirling pan
to distribute oil. Working in batches of no more than six slices to avoid overcrowding,
sear medallions without moving them until brown on one side, about 2 minutes (oil
should sizzle, but not smoke). Turn medallions with tongs to avoid scraping off the
sear; sear until meat is mostly opaque at sides, firm to the touch, and well browned,
about 1 1⁄2 - 2 minutes. Transfer pork to plate.
2.
Set pan in which pork was cooked over medium-high heat; add port and
cherries. Boil, scraping pan bottom with wooden spatula to loosen browned bits, until
liquid reduces to about 6 tablespoons, 3 to 4 minutes. Increase heat to high; add
broth, rosemary, any accumulated pork juices; boil until liquid reaches consistency of
maple syrup, about 2-3 minutes. Add butter and stir to blend; season with salt and
pepper to taste.
3.
Reduce heat to medium; return pork to pan, turning meat to coat. Simmer to
heat pork through and blend flavors, about 3 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Transfer
pork to serving plate and spoon sauce over meat. Serve immediately.
Angie's One Liners
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YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2009 when...
1. You accidentally enter your password on the
microwave.
2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your
family of 3.
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to
you.
5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and
family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.
6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is
home to help you carry in the groceries.
7 Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or
30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and
get it.
10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your Mrs McCartney's
Tea (plug plug).
11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )
12 You're reading this and nodding and laughing.
13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.
14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.
15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list
AND NOW YOU ARE LAUGHING at yourself.
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So, if you are serious about being portable with your media, I highly recommend this
one. Martin.
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Following up with last month's phishing special, you may noticed that you are getting
these email from Facebook (or sometimes UPS), telling you that your account status
has changed...
Below is the actual email:
"Hey Martin ,
Because of the measures taken to provide safety to our clients, your password has
been changed.
You can find your new password in attached document.
Thanks,
Facebook Security Systems."
This is then followed by a Zip file, which of course you should never open! So be
alert and if you don't recognize the sender, delete, delete, delete!
Heather McCready - Neverland
Heather McCready's second release continues the
talented singer/songwriter's journey of romantic and
spiritually inspired Country / Folk songs.
The album Neverland is getting great reviews on
iTunes. You are listening to the track: "Neverland".
More from Heather McCready
Bio
Heather McCready is a singer/songwriter from Texas
whose music will reach deep inside of you and touch
your spirit. Some of the words that have been used by fans to describe her music
are "evocative" and "refreshing". One of Heather's fans said "it opened up my
heart". Her voice is uniquely pure while her lyrics are vulnerable and sincere.
She is a prolific songwriter whose music has originality that cannot be boxed into
any particular musical genre.
With touches of country, bluegrass, classical, and folk, Heather McCready has a
sound that is all her own. Heather is not swayed by convention and loves doing
the unexpected. The end result is music that is beautiful and full of life. As a
person, Heather is a genuinely warm, personable, deeply spiritual woman. Heather
is a compassionate soul and is most content when she is able to walk alongside
others and help or encourage them. Her music is one way she hopes to bring
hope and peace into other people's lives.
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Get "Neverland" on iTunes
Not responsible for the content we link to.
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McCartney.com :: Newsletter December 2009
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Welcome to the December Edition of the McCartney.com newsletter.
Dear Francis,
Happy Holidays! We hope that you are getting some much needed rest after a very
turbulent year 2009! Recently, we've had reason to celebrate too.
Our very own Matriarch Angie McCartney turned 80 years young a few weeks ago, and
we just adopted two new furry additions to the McCartney Clan. Meet Butch (L) and
Sundance (R)... as babies make 4 along with a slightly confused Thelma and Louise.
And if maybe you think all we do over here is party, we are VERY pleased to announce
that we are working with 2 very large public companies on some fairly stealth projects
which you will hear more about in 2010. But that's what NDA's are for!
Butch
Sundance
Here's what happened...
Angie turns 80
In Angie's own words:
"Please send everyone my
sincere thanks for the
outpouring of love and goodwill
I received for my 80th birthday
on November 14th. Thanks to
the stealth planning of Ruth
and Martin, I was greeted by
exactly 80 guests, lots of
Lottery tickets, gifts, cake,
chocolate, flowers, Amazon gift
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vouchers and surprises galore
from friends who flew in from
New York, Nashville, and
Houston.
With my Amazon stash, I
bought myself a new iPod Nano (it records great video) and a 10.2 megapixel Kodak
camera, so I can contribute to the newsletters as well as my own up-coming book in
2010, which I am co-authoring with Jessica Chrysler. Stay tuned.
For a full rundown of my myriad November activities, please see my blog at:
www.mrsmccartneysteas.com, and don't forget to order your Mrs McCartney's Teas for
organic holiday gifts!
Then you can also see many video messages on YouTube from people in Sydney,
Liverpool, Munich, New York, and even a greeting from former Police Chief William
Bratton CBE! The site includes the most incredible 80-year retrospective tribute created
by Martin at www.youtube.com/angieturns80.
You all made an old broad very happy.
Oh yes, and I won $123 on the tickets! Nicely done."
LAX - FLL (Fort Lauderdale) Virgin America Style
Virgin America Inaugural Flight || LAX to Fort Lauderdale, FL.
As many of you have read in last month's edition, we enjoyed a splendid flight to NYC
to celebrate Ruth's and Martin's anniversary, and attend the wedding of Mike Moroney
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of TBA Global and the lovely Cara Cragan.
Well, the good folks at VA invited us to be part of the inaugural flight to FLL (Fort
Lauderdale, FL). We got on board at LAX and were treated like stars. Thanks to William
Miller it was VIP all the way! The in-flight service was fantastic and fun. They were
even shooting an episode of the new Fly Girls CW reality show on board, so watch out
for yours truly.
After a relatively short flight, 4 1/2 hours, we arrived to be greeted by a water canon
salute by the Master himself, Sir Richard and the Broward County Fire Department!
Thanks to all the sponsors, VeeV, Bare Escentuals, Karma and Patron, we arrived
refreshed and golden in Florida. The guest services at the W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale
were nothing short of amazing and we had a great time! Beautiful rooms with vistas to
die for. There was a party by the hotel pool and we even had cheese burgers at 3:00
am. We danced with the cast of Hairspray from the world's largest cruise ship Oasis of
the Seas and m sure glad that we took the evening flight back. Thanks to everyone at
VA for making us so comfortable and showing us a great time - Branson style!
Check out more pictures on Facebook.
Branson Pictures by Ruth McCartney
Don't be one! Fly One! Ruth, Bill Miller, Angie, Caroline
Shacklett and Martin a.k.a. Swifty Bizzarre
Sir Richard Branson
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Angie, Virgin America CEO David Cush and Ruth
"Swifty" and The VeeV girls
Ruth also was interviewed by the Miami Herald about her customer experience.
McCartney Studios
We were cordially invited by the VP of the
Hollywood Foreign Press Hans J. Spürkel to an
advance screening of the new Clint Eastwood
movie: "Invictus", staring Morgan Freeman and
Matt Damon. What a film! Although I love
american football, I am fast becoming a big rugby
fan.
This movie shows how sports can change politics
and unite people in a very unique way.
The acting is brilliant. Morgan Freeman and Matt
Damon are outstanding!
It's very interesting to see how Clint Eastwood
weaves the social and political divide of apartheid
with the changes facing a new South Africa. If
you are planning never to shed a tear at a sports
movie, then this film is not for you. Emotionally
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moving and spellbinding until the end. And yes,
they won the 1995 Rugby World Cup!
After the screening we grabbed dinner at the
Crustacean Restaurant in Beverly Hills where the Hollywood Foreign Press Corps was
treated to Asian cuisine compliments of Warner Bros.
After that we attended a Hollywood Foreign Press reception at Lawrence Bender's
House following the release of "Inglourious Basterds ". Among the 200+ guests and
celebrities were: Robert Duvall, Quincy Jones, Quentin Tarantino, Sacha Baron Cohen,
Judd Apatow, Diane Kruger and all the German stars of Inglourious Basterds. Special
thanks to our hot Lawrence bender. See pictures below:
"Inglourious Basterds"
Ruth McCartney and Quincy Jones
Hans J. Spürkel, Quentin Tarantino and Martin
Hans J. Spürkel, Mélanie Laurent and Martin
Martin, Judd Apatow and Ruth
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Ruth and Quentin Tarantino
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Diane Kruger and Martin
Thanks to Hans and Yoko for making us so welcome in the HFP family, and showing us
a good time.
Please support your friendly Hollywood Foreign Press Journalists and check out the
work they do for the Golden Globes.
Steve Tyrell Live at Cafe Carlyle
Jazz legend Steve Tyrell is releasing a new album just in
time for the holidays. It's a limited edition and
McCartney friends and family have the opportunity to
pre order the CD now!
Go to www.stevetyrell.com for more information.
Every recording artist has one album that they are
destined to make - an album so singularly in-sync with
their sensibility and history that its’ making smacks of
pure destiny. For Steve Tyrell - the distinguished
Grammy winner and Emmy nominated purveyor of pop
standards, as well as a behind the scenes impresario that album is Back to Bacharach, a deeply personal
collection of songs from the piano of Burt Bacharach and the pen of Hal David.
For music lovers the world over, songs like "The Look of Love," "Walk On By," "Close to
You," "A House Is Not a Home" and "Alfie" are indelibly bound to our DNA, haunting
strands of melodious memories that bring forth a flood of emotions and associations.
For Steve Tyrell, they represent milestones in a distinguished career and the joys and
pains of his own personal life. It is because of his close proximity to the songs and
their creators that Steve is able to bring something unique to his versions while being
fortunate enough to include Dionne Warwick, Herb Alpert and 2008 Grammy Award
winner Patti Austin well as Bacharach himself, Rod Stewart, James Taylor, and Martina
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McBride on the CD to relive the golden moments.
Corbin Bleu
Please help me in supporting the Starlight Children's Foundation by bidding on this shirt
which I wore in my very first music video "Push It To The Limit".
Our dear old friend from way back, Ivan Goldman has a
new book: EXIT BLUE
Ivan Goldman envisions a riotous near future in which the
Blue States have seceded and formed their own union
following a disastrous US invasion of Denmark, now
deemed the central front in the war on terror.
It's one of several conflicts being waged by a zealous Red
Zone government in Washington that reportedly dispatches
press gangs to fill military ranks while its citizens flee to
Mexico seeking employment as domestics and busboys.
Tossed into this maelstrom is ghost writer Delmore
LeCorte, who becomes romantically entangled with both
the Red Zone president and her more astute sister.
Learning secrets he'd rather not know, LeCorte is pursued by a deranged vice president
who reportedly rules his domain from a lair deep beneath the Rockies and a ruthless
Blue Zone senator who's the love child of a famously randy Democratic ex-President.
It's left to the reader to decide whether Exit Blue is inventive political satire or a
prescient look at more divisive times ahead. (Now available on Amazon)
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Our dear friend Jim Gath has an urgent Holiday Request:
It's a year-end fundraiser right now called "Hay for the Holidays."
In Jim's own words:
I'm is asking you to do two small things....
#1 - Please donate $10 (tax-deductible) to the fund. You can go to our website
(http://www.tierramadrehorsesanctuary.org) & either donate via our PayPal function or
mail a check to us: Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary - 27115 N. 45th St. - Cave Creek,
AZ 85331.
#2 - Email or tell TEN of your friends & ask them to do the same.
Because I realize I'm asking you to do something that requires some time & energy,
I'll try to make it as easy as possible. Below, you'll find a note already written for
you. All you have to do is copy 'n paste it into the body of your email. Here it is....
Dear Reader,
I’m involved in a fundraising effort to raise money for Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary in
Cave Creek, AZ. Tierra Madre is the ‘forever home’ to thirty previously unwanted,
neglected, injured or abused horses. The one thing all these horses have in common is
that they’re finally home & they’re happy.
I’m sending $10 to them for their Hay for the Holidays program. I’m asking you to
join me by sending $10 yourself & to pass this message on to 10 of your friends. (You
can copy ‘n paste this message into the body of your email.)
Simply go to Tierra Madre’s website (http://www.tierramadrehorsesanctuary.org) &
make your tax-deductible donation via their PayPal function or mail it to the address
shown.
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Thanks for pitching in for the continued well-being of 28 wonderful horses.
Sincerely,
There. That's it.
Just so you know, if we can get a couple hundred people to donate ten bucks apiece, it
would provide us with enough hay for over two months.
Thank you very much, in advance, for helping us.
John, Suze, Bentley, Kiss, Venture, Solo, Charlie, Min, M'Stor, Slayer, Tarzan, Iron Man,
Sweet Boy, Sedona, Chester, Ted, CharlieHorse, Guess, Bella, Heighten, Hudson, Akira,
Mistah Lee, Rusty, Chance, Katie, Sundance & Holly Golightly. And Mikey.
Oh, & Jim.
Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary
27115 N. 45th St.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
480.747.1070
www.tierramadrehorsesanctuary.org
Recipe of The Month
Walnut Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
2 cups pumpkin puree1 (14 ounce) can sweetened
condensed milk
1 egg
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).In a mixing bowl, combine the
pumpkin, condensed milk, egg, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Pour
batter into the pie crust.Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
Cut in the butter or margarine until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle
mixture evenly over the pie. Bake pie for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted one inch
from the edge comes out clean. Cool and garnish as desired.
(Recipe by: Jackie "A slight twist on the traditional pumpkin pie.")
Angie's One Liners
After hearing two eyewitness accounts of the same
accident, you begin to wonder about the entire account of
world history.
A good marriage is like a casserole: only those involved
actually know what goes into it.
The hard thing about business is minding your own.
The best way to have the last word is to apologize.
An interesting study
A study conducted by Glasgow University's Department of Psychiatry has revealed that
the type of face a woman finds attractive on a man can differ depending on where she
is in her cycle. For example: If she is ovulating, she is attracted to men with rugged
and masculine features. However, if she is menstruating, or menopausal, she tends to
be more attracted to a man with duct tape over his mouth and a spear lodged in his
chest while he is on fire.
No further studies are expected.
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Tech Sector
iPod Nano with Video!
Considering a multimedia gift for the holidays? Check out the new iPod Nanos.
They are great for having all your music and videos in one place. This iPod is very
light, great for travel and best of all it shoots video! So, if you're like me always on
the go and you meet a special person, celebrity or the mail man you can now wow
your friends with instant video. Great price, great buy.
Martin.
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