Happy Memorial Day…

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women’s groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, “Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping” by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication “To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead” (Source: Duke University’s Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it’s difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860′s tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.

General John A. Logan
Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, [LC-B8172- 6403 DLC (b&w film neg.)]
Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 – 363) to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays), though several southern states have an additional separate day for honoring the Confederate war dead: January 19 in Texas, April 26 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; May 10 in South Carolina; and June 3 (Jefferson Davis’ birthday) in Louisiana and Tennessee.

In 1915, inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields,” Moina Michael replied with her own poem:

We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.

She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. Later a Madam Guerin from France was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started by Ms.Michael and when she returned to France, made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned children and widowed women. This tradition spread to other countries. In 1921, the Franco-American Children’s League sold poppies nationally to benefit war orphans of France and Belgium. The League disbanded a year later and Madam Guerin approached the VFW for help. Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans’ organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their “Buddy” Poppy program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. In 1948 the US Post Office honored Ms Michael for her role in founding the National Poppy movement by issuing a red 3 cent postage stamp with her likeness on it.

Traditional observance of Memorial day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected. Most people no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. While there are towns and cities that still hold Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country.

There are a few notable exceptions. Since the late 50′s on the Thursday before Memorial Day, the 1,200 soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry place small American flags at each of the more than 260,000 gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery. They then patrol 24 hours a day during the weekend to ensure that each flag remains standing. In 1951, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of St. Louis began placing flags on the 150,000 graves at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery as an annual Good Turn, a practice that continues to this day. More recently, beginning in 1998, on the Saturday before the observed day for Memorial Day, the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts place a candle at each of approximately 15,300 grave sites of soldiers buried at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park on Marye’s Heights (the Luminaria Program). And in 2004, Washington D.C. held its first Memorial Day parade in over 60 years.

To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the “National Moment of Remembrance” resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans “To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to ‘Taps.”

The Moment of Remembrance is a step in the right direction to returning the meaning back to the day. What is needed is a full return to the original day of observance. Set aside one day out of the year for the nation to get together to remember, reflect and honor those who have given their all in service to their country.

But what may be needed to return the solemn, and even sacred, spirit back to Memorial Day is for a return to its traditional day of observance. Many feel that when Congress made the day into a three-day weekend in with the National Holiday Act of 1971, it made it all the easier for people to be distracted from the spirit and meaning of the day. As the VFW stated in its 2002 Memorial Day address: “Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day. No doubt, this has contributed greatly to the general public’s nonchalant observance of Memorial Day.”

On January 19, 1999 Senator Inouye introduced bill S 189 to the Senate which proposes to restore the traditional day of observance of Memorial Day back to May 30th instead of “the last Monday in May”. On April 19, 1999 Representative Gibbons introduced the bill to the House (H.R. 1474). The bills were referred the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Government Reform.

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To date, there has been no further developments on the bill. Please write your Representative and your Senators, urging them to support these bills. You can also contact Mr. Inouye to let him know of your support.

Visit our Help Restore the Traditional Day of Observance page for more information on this issue, and for more ways you can help.

To see what day Memorial Day falls on for the next 10 years, visit the Memorial Day Calendar page.

Sources and related links:

Boalsburg, Pa., Birthplace of Memorial Day
[www.rootsweb.com/~pacentre/memory.htm]

DC City Pages: History of Memorial Day
[www.cnn.com/US/9805/25/memorial.day.wrap/]

General Logan Biography
[www.jal.cc.il.us/johnlogan.html]

General Logan’s General Order 11
[www.usmemorialday.org/order11.html]

Help Restore the Traditional Day of Observance of Memorial Day
[www.usmemorialday.org/act.html]

Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920 from Duke University
[memory.loc.gov/ammem/award97/ncdhtml/hasmhome.html]

How to Observe Memorial Day
[www.usmemorialday.org/observe.htm]

Luminaria Program
[www.nps.gov/frsp/luminari.htm]

Memorial Day Events – Dept of Veterans Affairs
“The Office of Public Affairs provides this page of items that may be of special interest to veterans and customers.”
[www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/index.asp]

The Origins of Memorial Day
[www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp#hist]

Roy, Nuhn. Portfolio: To Honor The Memory of the Departed. American History Illustrated 1982 17[3]: 20-25.
S 189 and H.R. 1474, bills to restore the traditional day of observance of Memorial Day.
[www.usmemorialday.org/act.html]

“S. Con. Res. 100″, resolution for a National Moment of Remembrance.
[www.usmemorialday.org/resolution.html]

Statement on Signing the National Moment of Remembrance Act
[www.usmemorialday.org/Speeches/President/dec2800.txt]

Taps Information
[www.usmemorialday.org/taps.html]

Today in History: May 30
American Memory project, The Library of Congress
[memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/may30.html]

VFW’s “Buddy” Poppy program
Waterloo, Official Birthplace of Memorial Day
[www.rootsweb.com/~nyseneca/memorial.htm]

Philanthropic award winning entertainer Brenda Epperson emerges as TV host…

Monday May 21, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA) Sony Tri-Star award winning entertainer and philanthropist Brenda Epperson that is most recognized from her work as Ashley Abbott on CBS’s The Young And The Restless and opening act for the legendary Grammy Award winning musician Lionel Richie recently added hosting to her career.

Brenda is emerging from acting, performing and now hosting for various shows like Kory Angelin’s – Versa Pods that aired on QVC in May and “Aesthetic TV”, where she is the Host and interviews Doctors from around the country showing the latest and greatest beauty treatments. Brenda is in the studios recording a new Christian CD and anticipating the launch of her new book this summer.

Brenda Epperson has appeared on numerous magazine covers, such as Woman’s World, TV Guide, Soap Opera Digest, People Magazine (5-page spread on her wedding), Allo!, French Telepoche, USA Today, LA Times, among others. Brenda was also featured on multiple entertainment and news programs across the country including Oprah, CNN, CBS Morning news, TBN, The Howie Mandel Show, E! Entertainment, PAX, and Good Morning New York.

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Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney- http://www.mittromney.com/s/mitt-ann-2012

About Mitt

Mitt was born in Detroit on March 12, 1947. His mother, Lenore, gave up an acting career when she met and married his father, George. Mitt’s father came from humble origins and never graduated from college. He apprenticed as a lath and plaster carpenter and sold aluminum paint before beginning a career that brought him to the head of American Motors and then the governorship of Michigan.

Mitt married his wife, Ann, in 1969. They first met in elementary school when he was a Cub Scout; he remembers tossing pebbles at her when she rode by on a horse. When they met again years later at a friend’s house, he was smitten. Between them, they have five sons and sixteen grandchildren, who are the center of their lives.

Like any family, the Romneys have faced hardship: Ann was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998, and more recently fought a battle with breast cancer. She credits her husband’s unwavering care and devotion to her for helping her through these ordeals.

Mitt is not a career politician. He has spent most of his life in the private sector, giving him intimate knowledge of how our economy works. But he has also been an outstanding public servant. In one chapter of his distinguished career, he reversed the decline of a state mired in recession. In another chapter, he salvaged the 2002 Winter Olympic Games from certain disaster.

When Mitt was elected Governor of Massachusetts in 2002, the state was in severe disarray, its budget was out of balance, spending was soaring, and taxpayers were being required to pay more and more in taxes for diminishing services. The state economy was in a tailspin, with businesses cutting back on investment or even closing and unemployment ticking up. Mitt made hard decisions that brought state spending under control. He restructured and consolidated government programs, paring back where necessary and finding efficiencies throughout.

Facing a state legislature dominated by Democrats, Mitt cast more than 800 vetoes as he brought conservative principles to state government. He cut red tape for small businesses, signed into law job-creating incentives, and fought hard to bring new businesses to the state. He eliminated a $3 billion deficit without borrowing or raising taxes. By 2007, at the end of Mitt’s term, the state had accumulated a $2 billion rainy day fund in its coffers. This stringent fiscal discipline provided an essential backdrop for economic recovery. When Mitt came into office, the state was losing jobs every month. When he left office, the economy was generating new jobs by the thousands.

In 1999, the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics was on the verge of collapse. Thanks to his reputation as a superb manager, Mitt was asked to take over. The event had been bogged down in a bid-rigging scandal, sponsors were fleeing, and the budget was bleeding red ink. The attacks of September 11, 2001, just months before the start date, created a security nightmare. Some were contemplating scaling back the competition or even moving it out of the country.

Mitt set to work. In a remarkably short period, he revamped the organization’s leadership, trimmed the budget, and restored public confidence. He oversaw an unprecedented security mobilization to assure the safety of the athletes and millions of international visitors, staging one of the most successful games ever held on U.S. soil.

Mitt’s impressive skills did not come out of nowhere. He began his career in business.

After graduating from Brigham Young University in 1971, he earned dual degrees from Harvard Law and Harvard Business School. After working as a business consultant for several years, Mitt founded the investment firm Bain Capital in 1984. Under his leadership, Bain Capital helped to launch or rebuild hundreds of companies, including household names such as Staples, Bright Horizons, and The Sports Authority. As Bain Capital was growing in prominence, Mitt returned to his old consulting firm, Bain & Company, as CEO. In a time of financial turmoil at the company, he led a successful turnaround.

Celebrities show their support for “An Evening With NO LIMITS” Benefit for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children…

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Ricky Schroder (NYPD Blue) and Sean Kanan (The Bold And The Beautiful, The Young And The Restless) will present at “An Evening With NO LIMITS” on Saturday June 2nd at 8pm in the elegant Hollywood home of Jerry and Adi Greenberg. This benefit will include a night of entertainment with celebrity guests, award presentations, live auction and a special presentation by the children of No Limits.

Honoring: John Paul Dejoria, Winn Claybaugh, Angus Mitchell (Paul Mitchell the School), Robert Ulrich (Casting Director of “Glee”. This glamorous night is catered by Master Chef Stefan Richter (Top Chef finalist and owner of L.A. Farm). Special Guests: Scott L. Schwartz, Maxwell Ford, Kathy Buckley, Stephanie Drapeau, Andre Gordon, Robera Sparta, Fritz Coleman, Spencer Day, Chantal Kreviazuk, among others…

More about No Limits:
The mission of No Limits is to meet the auditory, speech and language needs of deaf children and enhance their confidence through the theatrical arts and individual therapy as well as provide family support and community awareness on the needs and talents of deaf children who are learning to speak.

Vision Statement
No Limits believes in building the self esteem and communication skills of every child with a hearing loss by giving the highest quality of services so they can reach his/her potential regardless of his/her economic status. They strongly believe that parents must be actively involved and educated in this process as they are a key a factor in the success of their child

Event Details: www.aneveningwithnolimits.com

No Limits for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children:
www.KidsWithNoLimits.org

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Cupcake Wars Winner Annette Starbuck teams up with “Love Is Louder”…

Thursday May 10, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA) Annette Starbuck of Goodie Girls recently teamed up with Love Is Louder and hosted a successful celebrity benefit at Cupcakeland (415 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA). Some of the sponsors included: Two Guys Grilling (providing appetizers), DJ Arthur Galestian, drinks, and complimentary mini cupcakes, Sugar Baby Aprons, Jordana Cosmetics, Ellenie, A.N.T, Cutie Pie That, Food Should Taste Good, Hint Water, Crow Steals Fire, Rayhun Sandwiches, Illy Issimo, The Universe Knows, Naked Calories books and A Lot Like Gifts. At this premiere event Annette sold t-shirts and Love Is Louder gear to benefit the charity. Goodie Girls will continue to sell Love Is Louder products on their website and in the store located at 415 E. Broadway #100, Glendale, CA. For more information about Love Is Louder please visit: www.LoveIsLouder.com.

BREAKING NEWS TIP:
Sunday June 3rd Season Three “Cupcake Wars” winner Annette Starbuck returns to Food Network. Annette will compete with other “Cupcake Wars” winners in “Cupcake Champions”, a five-part series that begins on Sunday, May 13. Each week, four previous “Cupcake Wars” winners will try to impress judges Candace Nelson (owner, Sprinkles Cupcakes) and Florian Bellanger (chef and co-owner, MadMac) for the chance to showcase their cupcakes at a winning gig. For details and local programming please visit: www.foodnetwork.com.

More about Goodie Girls:
Annette Starbuck won Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” Season Three, Kentucky Derby. After winning “Cupcake Wars” she was inspired to open her dream store appropriately titled: “Goodie Girls” in Glendale. Goodie Girls cupcakes are turning up everywhere. They recently hosted an Earth Day event for “The Butterfly Experience”, provided the cupcakes for the Zooey Magazine re-launch with Kaley Cuoco, mentioned in Angeleno Magazine, and are always providing cupcakes for the cover models of Zooey Magazine, among others. Annette recently had the honor of providing cupcakes for Daniel Radcliffe’s premiere of “The Woman in Black”. Since winning she has been invited as the celebrity chef on shows like “The Talk” (with co-host Debi Mazar), FOX-TV 11 “Wednesday’s Child”, and attending Success LA. Annette is also sponsoring “A Flavor for Charity” a monthly event hosted by a different celebrity each month at her popular bakery “Goodie Girls” and will benefit Love Is Louder.

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Scott L. Schwartz visited East Tennessee Children’s Hospital during Easter…
April 5, 2012 (Knoxville, TN) Actor/Producer/Director/Humanitarian Scott L. Schwartz in association with Alicia’s House Food Pantry, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, and The Scott L. Schwartz Children’s Foundation are making an impact on Children’s Hospitals worldwide starting with a return visit to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and WBIR’s Live At Five At Four in Knoxville, TN.

Scotts recent charity accomplishments includes Scott along with “Legendary Cubs Pitcher” Milt Pappas raising over $50k to benefit Alicia’s House Food Pantry. This year we’re proud to announce Scott is the recipient of the CHOC Glass Slipper Award (a prestigious award that others like David Beckham, Gwen Stefani among others have received).

More about CHOC Glass Slipper Award:
CHOC Children’s is for children. It is the only private, not-for-profit hospital in Orange County devoted exclusively to caring for the health and well-being of children. Every year, thousands of infants, children and young adults are cared for at CHOC Children’s, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. In addition, CHOC Children’s houses state-of-the-art research labs aimed at the prevention and treatment of childhood diseases. The demand for CHOC Children’s services continually grows, as does the cost of pediatric care.

The Glass Slipper Guild reaches out to the local community on behalf of CHOC to raise money for the hospital’s greatest needs. Their Guild is made up of approximately 125 women between the ages of 25 and 45 who live in coastal Orange County. They are a dedicated and passionate group of volunteers that have raised more than $2.5 million since 1983. For more information please visit: http://www.chocglassslipperguild.com/about.php

Scott L. Schwartz is widely known as the “Ultimate Bad Guy” from his acting career including: Ocean’s 11, 12 & 13, Starsky & Hutch, Fun With Dick And Jane, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Star Trek Voyager, and many more feature films. But this year Scott reprises his most cherished role of the “Ultimate nice guy”… Scott L. Schwartz has been visiting children’s hospitals worldwide for the past 12 years after losing his sister to lung cancer in 1998. After that he realized the value and impact in making a lasting impression on these children with cancer and how important it is to make each child feel special and cared about. Scott enjoys visiting the cancer centers and bringing what joy he can into the lives of every child he visits, they are always smiling when he leaves the rooms and usually begging him to return soon.

Scott L. Schwartz Children’s Foundation plans to make a difference in the lives of each child in need by continuing to visit hospitals worldwide, helping East TN Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital Of Orange County (CHOC), Alicia’s House Food Pantry and Toys For Tots foundation of Seal Beach.

For more information or to view Scott’s most recent interview on WBIR please visit: www.scottlschwartzchildrensfoundation.wordpress.com.

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Roberta Sparta is showing her support by participating in the 5th Annual Walk For Wishes…

(Hollywood, CA) Italian actress/model/producer Roberta Sparta teams up with fans to support “Walk For Wishes”. This event takes place at the historic 20th Century Fox on Saturday April 28th at 7:30 am. The Walk for Wishes is a 2-mile walk-a-thon event aimed at encouraging kids and families to be actively involved in fundraising for other children.

More about “Walk For Wishes”:
The Walk For Wishes invites you to “Walk Through Hollywood History” and help them raise critical funds needed to grant over 400 wishes this year for courageous children battling life-threatening medical conditions. 2,000 walkers are expected to enjoy a unique behind-the-scenes look at 20th Century Fox Studios. Joining celebrity host Alyssa Milano, wish children and their families will navigate the 2-mile course side-by-side with our supporters, volunteers, and sponsors to raise money to grant wishes one step at a time!
For more information please visit: www.walkforwishesla.kintera.org.

Roberta Sparta is a professional actress and model from Sicily, Italy that has been modeling for major designers and runways for most of her life. Roberta is featured in several Italian national commercials. Recently she was cast as the lead for Caffe’ HAG commercial directed by Luke Scott. In 2011 Roberta had 2 films that premiered at the 68th Venice Film Festival: ”Cose Dell’Altro Mondo” and the psycho-thriller “RITUAL”. Roberta also enjoys spending time helping various charities nationwide.

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Annette Starbuck is hosting Planet Rehabs New Exhibit “The Butterfly Experience” on Earth Day…

Annette Starbuck is hosting Planet Rehabs New Exhibit “The Butterfly Experience” on Earth Day…

In celebration of Earth Day, Annette Starbuck, winner of the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” Season Three and owner of “Goodie Girls” will host Planet Rehab’s “The Butterfly Experience” on April 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Planet Rehab Sanctuary located at 2745 W. Dalepark Dr., San Dimas, CA 91773. AB Weddings & Special Events will help plan this premiere event to benefit The Butterfly Experience. This event will mark the opening of the new Butterfly Habitat, which offers its visitors total immersion as they enter into an enclosed exhibit beautifully landscaped with native plants and populated by hundreds of butterflies.

As a result of pollution, global warming and loss of habitat, the world butterfly population is in an ominous decline. Many butterfly species are on the verge of becoming, or have already become, extinct. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently designated 23 more species in the country as endangered or threatened. By opening up the walk-in Butterfly Habitat and encouraging the public to interact with these amazing creatures, Planet Rehab hopes to encourage the public to take part in helping Butterfly Populations to survive.

Event Details:
On April 22, 2012, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and wonder of butterflies, up close and in person. Planet Rehab Director Gary Mitchell, and Carlo Rios, Planet Rehab’s Ambassador will co-host this event. The Butterfly Experience will begin at 1:00 P.M. and end at 5:00 P.M. Renowned Butterfly Landscape Expert David Snow will speak on what types of plants butterflies need in order to reproduce and each attendee will be given a pot with a Milkweed seed planted in it. (Milkweed is the only plant that Monarch Caterpillars can eat).

More than just a pretty face, butterflies help to pollinate many of the fruits and vegetables that we eat. Planet Rehab’s Butterfly Experience illustrates the importance of planting native plants to keep our local butterfly populations healthy. Planet Rehab operates on the premise that it is the simple things in our world, which make the biggest differences, and so much of what is taken for granted. The Butterfly Experience offers a chance to help make a difference and celebrate Earth Day!

Planet Rehab:
Planet Rehab is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the planet, its animals and their habitats through education, original music and the magic of interacting with the animals in the Planet Rehab Animal Sanctuary. The sanctuary is currently home to over 350 animals, many of which are rescues. The Butterfly Experience is one more way that Planet Rehab strives to enlighten others and in doing so, raises very needed resources to continue this important mission.

In addition to monetary sponsorships, Planet Rehab is looking for donations of food and needed materials for the habitat! Your generous support is greatly appreciated and in gratitude, Planet Rehab will recognize individual and corporate donors on the official Planet Rehab website.

Breaking News Tip:
We are proud to announce that Annette Starbuck is also celebrating a return to the Food Network on June 3rd (8pm ET/PT) for “Cupcake Champions”. “Cupcake Champions” is a five-part special series of all cupcake winners competing against each other. For details and local programming please visit: www.foodnetwork.com.

More about Goodie Girls:
Annette Starbuck won Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” Season Three. After winning “Cupcake Wars” she was inspired to open her dream store appropriately titled: “Goodie Girls” in Glendale. Annette Starbuck is also celebrating a return to the Food Network on June 3rd (8pm ET/PT) for “Cupcake Champions”. “Cupcake Champions” is a five-part special series of all cupcake winners competing against each other. For details and local programming please visit: www.foodnetwork.com.

Goodie Girls cupcakes are turning up everywhere. This month they provided the cupcakes for the Zooey Magazine re-launch with Kaley Cuoco, mentioned in Angeleno Magazine, and are always providing cupcakes for the cover models of Zooey Magazine, among others. Annette recently had the honor of providing cupcakes for Daniel Radcliffe’s premiere of “The Woman in Black”. Since winning she has been invited as the celebrity chef on shows like “The Talk” (with co-host Debi Mazar), FOX-TV 11 “Wednesday’s Child”, attending Success LA, she will be a celebrity judge at the Cupcake Camp in Santa Barbara and Indulge LA at the Olympic Collection. Annette is also preparing to sponsor “A Flavor for Charity” a monthly event hosted by a different celebrity each month at “Cupcakeland” (Goodie Girls – 415 E. Broadway, #100, Glendale, CA) and will benefit Love Is Louder.

Gary C. Mitchell
Executive Director Planet Rehab
Direct: (323) 350-0873
www.PlanetRehab.org
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Stephanie Drapeau & Andre Gordon of 4Horsemen Films release “Wedding Day” at Downtown Independent Theater…

Wednesday April 18, 2012, (Los Angeles, CA) 4Horsemen Films’ partners Andre Gordon and Stephanie Drapeau are the producers of the thriller “Wedding Day”, which is scheduled for a limited theatrical release this Saturday at 7pm in the Downtown Independent Theater (251 S. Main St, Los Angeles, CA). Andre Gordon, who also wrote/directed the film, was joined by Dale Fabrigar, co-director, and Everette Wallin, co-writer, to bring the story to life. ”Wedding Day” caught the attention of Hollywood Producer Suzanne DeLaurentiis, who came on as an Executive Producer midway through production. To purchase tickets online please visit: www.downtownindependent.com/events/wedding-day-i-love-you-to-death-double-feature.

Wedding days and wedding day plans are always stressful at best. At worst… they can be downright deadly. This unique suspense thriller braids together three stories tightly wound around one Wedding Day, where the best day of two couples’ lives quickly unravels into their worst nightmare. However within both couples a deadly plot grows. And on that very same day, in the very same venue, both weddings in adjoining ballrooms explode in tragedy. Revenge and redemption drive a pastor, a jealous brother, and a drug-induced friend to wreak havoc upon this celebration of true love. The movie stars C .Thomas Howell (Southland) and David Koechner (Final Destination 5, The Office). It also stars Stephanie Drapeau, Sean Field, Kate Siegel, James Lyons and Andre Gordon. For more information please: visit www.weddingdaymovie.net.

Stephanie Drapeau is a partner of 4Horsemen Films where she currently serves as the Partner/EVP. Stephanie’s most recent film achievements include producing & acting in Wedding Day, starring David Koechner (Final Destination 5, The Office) and Lisa Anne Walter (Bruce Almighty), Wish Wizard, with Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman and Ed Begley Jr. (Pineapple Express) and Sony Pictures’ Cross, starring Academy Award nominee Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile) and Vinny Jones (X-Men). Stephanie is now devoting her attention to the production of Posession, ensuring the success of this film in both the financial and creative realms.

Andre Gordon is the President and CEO of 4Horsemen Films. From acting to writing, directing to producing, Andre uses every avenue in his spectrum to share his creative vision. Andre has been successfully producing, acting, writing and directing for nearly a decade. The range in his body of work speaks to his unique and creative talents. Andre has worked theatrically in both film and television, which includes guest appearances on: NCIS:LA, ABC Family’s Switched At Birth, MAD TV, Campus Ladies, Scrubs, Phineas and Ferb, Zoey 101, among others. Andre has produced and directed films with seasoned actors like Michael Clarke Duncan, Vinnie Jones and Brian Austin Green, The Legendary Jerry Rice, Morgan Freeman and Ed Bagley Jr., among others…

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Annette Starbuck’s Birthday Party & Benefit at Cupcakeland…

(Los Angeles, CA) On Sunday April 15th Annette Starbuck is celebrating her 1st birthday at Goodie Girls Cupcakeland. Goodie Girls Cupcakeland is located in Glendale (only 10 min from Hollywood) at 415 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA. Sponsors include: Two Guys Grilling (providing appetizers), DJ Arthur Galestian and DJ Lizzy Rich spinning tunes all day, performances, drinks, and complimentary mini cupcakes Sugar Baby Aprons, Jordana Cosmetics, Ellenie, A.N.T, Cutie Pie That, 41 Olive, Author Karean Chapman, Food Should Taste Good, Hint Water, Crow Steals Fire, Rayhun Sandwiches, Illy Issimo, The Universe Knows, Naked Calories books and A Lot Like Gifts.

Breaking News Tip:
We are proud to announce that Annette Starbuck is also celebrating a return to the Food Network on June 3rd (8pm ET/PT) for “Cupcake Champions”. “Cupcake Champions” is a five-part special series of all cupcake winners competing against each other. For details and local programming please visit: www.foodnetwork.com.

More about Goodie Girls:
Annette Starbuck won Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” and the money she won definitely helped make her sweet dreams come true. After winning “Cupcake Wars” she was inspired to open her dream store appropriately titled: “Goodie Girls” in Glendale. Annette was lucky winner of the premiere episode of the series’ third season, filmed this past spring.

Goodie Girls cupcakes are turning up everywhere. This month they provided the cupcakes for the Zooey Magazine re-launch with Kaley Cuoco, mentioned in Angeleno Magazine, and are always providing cupcakes for the cover models of Zooey Magazine, among others. Annette recently had the honor of providing cupcakes for Daniel Radcliffe’s premiere of “The Woman in Black”. Since winning she has been invited as the celebrity chef on shows like “The Talk” (with co-host Debi Mazar), FOX-TV 11 “Wednesday’s Child”, attending Success LA, she will be a celebrity judge at the Cupcake Camp in Santa Barbara and Indulge LA at the Olympic Collection. Annette is also preparing to sponsor “A Flavor for Charity” a monthly event hosted by a different celebrity each month at her popular bakery “Goodie Girls” and will benefit Love Is Louder.

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