2/25/12

Prom dress giveaway 2012


  • Annual Prom Dress giveaway
  • Annual Health & Personal Safety Discussion Day
  • Dress donations needed
  • How you can help
  • Social Networking sites we are linked to
  • Vendor / Sponsor opportunity
Hello again to all of our Friends, Families, Buisness Associates, Supporters, Sponsors, and clients. Whew, that was a mouth-full! I hope we find you in 2012 to be healthy, prosperous, and happy. Dress of My Dreams, for those that do not know, is an organization that was formed not only to provide items for a young lady's most special day, we also try to be big sisters and help bridge the gap for these young ladies on their journey from teens to young adult women. It is time again for our Annual Pre-Prom Preview and we are excited as ever to be able to give back to our community this year in the form of our annual prom dress giveaway. The calls and emails are coming in and we are making our lists and checking them twice! If you have a daughter, relative, friend of a friend, church member, girl scout, etc going to a prom or formal event this year, this event is for them. We do our best to provide dresses for ANY young lady in need of our services or one that just wants to save some cash. So, please feel free to pass along our information, share while social networking, tell Your friends and family, churches, schools, social workers, and guidance counselors. Thank you.
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Prom dress giveaway is Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Decatur library.

The Decatur Library is at:
215 Sycamore Street Decatur, GA 30030
11am - 3pm downstairs in the meeting room.

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This is the day young ladies will come with a parent / guardian to pick out / reserve the Dress of Their Dreams. If needed, we will have the dress cleaned and ready for pick up at our Health & Personal safety discussion day, (TBD) prior to their respective prom nights. Discussion day is just that, a day for reflection and discussion. This is a mandatory event for ALL of our clients. This is the day that dresses are picked up and we all come together for our Health & Personal safety talks. This year, topics will include, but are not limited to: the obvious, (personal health & safety) but we will also discuss financial health & cyber safety, financial aid, healthy relationships, and goals. This is also where each individual young lady will make her Dream board. Dream boards are positive reinforcements of who they are. They will list their strengths, what they want for their life, and give some positive word to describe themselves. These are presented to the group when they are finished. We will serve light refreshments for discussion day.
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Annual Dress donation drive (Call to Action)

We are not able to do what we do without the donation of dresses and items needed. We accept donations through out the year in hopes to have a variety of offerings to choose from.Please give your lightly loved dresses so they may be cherished beyond measure. It is easy to set up a dress drive at work, church, home, etc. Ask your friends, relatives, wives, sisters, etc. We can pick up after.
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How you can help

*Make a donation. Please help us in our mission to help high school girls in need. This will help cover the cost of advertising, drycleaning, and miscelaneous costs/ fees to operate. Remember, every dollar helps and they are tax deductible!
  • We accept donations of dresses, shoes, accessories, beauty supplies, services, and monetary donations. services/items needed
  • Become a volunteer
  • Become a sponsor (Vendor opportunity below)
  • Spread the word (Social Networking sites we are linked to):
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Vendor / Sponsor opportunity

In March 2012, Dress of My Dreams will have its annual Prom Dress Giveaway and Mentor discussion day at the Decatur Library in Decatur, GA. The event will feature guest speakers, a silent auction, food, and entertainment. Our guests will include teachers, guidance counselors, principals, supporters, parents, clients, and volunteers. Discussion day is the time we take to address Financial, Personal, and Internet health and safety.
As a sponsor, you help us continue our mission. With designated funds, we are able to rent office space and event halls. We are able to cover the cost of fundraising, advertising and marketing. These funds will also enable us to cover the costs of alterations, replacement of items, and purchasing items needed, such as larger size gowns that are harder to come by.
As founder of Dress of my dreams, I ask that you please join us and become a sponsor. For more information about how to become a sponsor, please email us at: email@dressofmydreams.org









The Voice Auditions w Cee Lo, Christina Aguilera, etc (Chicago, NYC, ATL & LA)


The Voice Auditions: Register NOW!

"The Voice" on NBC is the number one new series of the season, featuring the country's best unknown artists and four of the biggest names in music as coaches: Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera.

Open Call Auditions for "The Voice" will be sweeping the nation beginning March 2012!
Audition Cities:
Chicago, IL - March 3, 2012
New York, NY - March 10-11, 2012
Atlanta, GA - March 17, 2012
Los Angeles, CA - March 31-April 1, 2012
To register, go to: www.nbcthevoice.com
Once you register and confirm your email address, you'll be able to login to your Artist Accountand select your audition city, date & time!

If you already have an Artist Account, simply login with the email address and password you used to originally create your account.

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Audition Details:
The Casting Process & Audition Locations
Audition Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Video Submissions
Eligibility Requirements









2/24/12

Tez "The HipHop Politician" Figaro Provides Jobs to over 100 people in Orlando for All-Star Weekend



Tez "The HipHop Politician" Figaro Provides Jobs to over 100 people in Orlando for All-Star Weekend

During the new Presidential debates the main focus is employment! How many Americans are out of work and how many jobs will be available, like...NOW? For years Tez "Hip Hop's Politician" Figaro, current candidate for Florida House of Representative's, District 39, has been employing hundreds of people in her community through her human resource staffing firm "The Allied Group".

Continuing with her commitment to the community, on 2-24- 2012 Tez "The HipHop Politician" Figaro is scheduled to sit on a panel entitled "Occupy Our Community". She will join other community stakeholders to discuss how to formulate principles of behavior, choice , accountability and investment. At the very same time, her employees will be getting ready to greet thousands of people at the New Amway Arena as out of state guest prepare to attend All Star weekend Festivities. She believes that although there are many things to do during All Star weekend she understands that the following weekend after the game is over, the problems will still exists therefore is it critical that she participates on the panel to ensure the topic of jobs is at the table.

As one of the many new voices with a very different leadership style then the past leaders, she believes it is important to be at the "table" to discuss how to improve our community , however she also believes it is just as important to deliver the results by ensuring people have employment in order to provide meat on their "table" to eat. One of the many ways of doing this is by serving her second year as a City of Orlando subcontractor at the City of Orlando venues (one of which is the home to the Orlando Magic- the new Amway Arena) which is the home to the NBA All Star game 2012, Tezlyn is also a participant in the 2012 National Basketball Association Diversity Program, Tezlyn will serve in both capacity’s. Upon completion of All Star weekend Tezlyn will have placed over 100 temporary PAID associates to work during many All Star Weekend events.

This past Sunday Tez "The HipHop Politician" Figaro and a few of her High School Seniors took part in a discussion for a new Stay in School program called "26 Seconds", which is aligned with the State Farm Public Awareness Campaign Addressing the Nation’s Dropout Crisis. The NBA Development League (NBA D-League) and State Farm® announced on February 7th that the

26 Seconds campaign will present the 2012 NBA D-League All-Star Game. The campaign’s goal is to increase the high school graduation rate. The shot clock during this game will be extended to 26 seconds in order to drive awareness to the fact that a student drops out of high school every 26 seconds in America.
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State Farm launched the 26 Seconds campaign to address the dropout issue by empowering teens to not only be aware of this startling statistic, but to make a personal commitment to graduate. The campaign’s message to teens is to "BSEEN, BHEARD, BYOU and BMOR (be more) than this statistic." The campaign is supported by the education community, particularly the America’s Promise Alliance, and NBA All-Star LeBron James. Tez "The HipHop Politician" Figaro is very much in favor of this project because The Allied Group doesn't just help adults find employment, additionally, she is passionate about helping youth find their path in life, and through The Allied Group she has hired more than 25 Workforce Academy students for the City Venues.

Another Part of Figaro's commitment to the community is seen in her business, which includes a volunteer corps. Under her leadership, more than 300 of The Allied Group volunteers have provided over 35,000 hours of community service. Recognized on ABC affiliate Channel 9, Central Florida's Spotlight as a job expert, Tezlyn Figaro has held corporate leadership roles within the world's leading organizations.

This weekend you can also catch Tez "The HipHop Politician" Figaro networking at some off the hottest Hip Hop Celebrity events in Orlando. She is very passionate about the connection between Politics and the Hip Hop Industry. Tez "The HipHop Politician" Figaro has always had a passion for the entertainment industry and spoken word. Her goal is to mix her poetry with her political platform and help our youth and music lovers remember to use there voice for change in government. More information on Tezlyn Figaro can be found at http://www.tezforhouse.com 

For media inquires contact Ernest Jackson of MNS Media Group at mnsmedia@gmail.com or call 646-500-9800

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Atlanta- Seeking HIP HOP dancers for OVAH! Promo Video



Hello to all!! First off, I would like to thank your interest in being apart of this project! This particular project is for my dance workshop, OVAH!, which is being held in a Dance Studios on March 31, 2012 at 5pm (location will be disclosed to those who email). This will be a quick promo video (being shot by the talented Joliyah) to be used during marketing for the workshop. What will happen is I will teach a quick combination to Feel Ur Beat by Wish, we will get videoed performing the choreography, and that will be the end. Fast and simple, LoL.

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Shoot Date: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012
Shoot Time: 5:30PM
Location: Private location
Studio's Contact Number: 404-496-5105
Attire: DRESS FIERCE!!!!!!!! (Ladies NO heels)
No pay just credits and consider this a free class =)


If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact me via email (laricop@gmail.com), or phone (404-396-1948).

THANKS AGAIN!!!! NOW TIME TO GET OVAH!!!!!!!!!!!















Atlanta- Senior Pics, Family Portraits, Head Shots, etc... for a LOW PRICE! Hurry b4 specials end!




SENIOR PORTRAITS:
It’s that time of the year again. Our goal is to capture each graduates’ individuality in their portraits. We offer a variety of portrait collections and add on options to suit your budget and senior portrait needs. We want your senior portrait experience to be unique, fun and memorable, allow us to create something special just for you!

Collection I     $100
1 Hr session                                                                       1 Outfit
Studio   Shoot                                                                    5-5x7         
5-4x6’s                                                                                Private online gallery for viewing

Collection II    $150
1.5 hrs                                                                               2 Outfit Changes
Studio OR Location                                                        1- 8x10 Prints                                                                 
5- 5x7 Matching Prints                                                10 -4x6 Prints of your choice

Collection III   $200
2.5 hours Session                                                           3- 4 Outfit Changes
Studio OR Location                                                        1-  11x14 Print (Of your choice)       
2- 8x10 Prints                                                                 5- 5x7 Matching Prints
10- 4x6 Matching Prints                                              8-  Wallets Matching Prints     
Private online gallery for viewing

Al carte
4x6 - $5                                                          8     Wallets - $15
5x7 - $10                                                        8x10 Collage - $25     
8x10 - $ 15                                                     11x14 -   $50              


$50 Session Fee for all packages

Please ask about available Books/Albums

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Events
$125/per
2 hour minimum includes candid photos, of the event and red carpet.
Event photos on a high resolution disk with basic edits

Shoot and Prints
$125 set up fee
(Formal posed portraits with backdrop during event)
Photos Printed Out Onsite
Prints paid for by event attendees

Models
$100
1 hour session
3 Edited photos on a disc





To schedule your photo shoot, please 
email alistprfirm@gmail.com 
call 678 232 3246 (to get these specials/ great rates above, you must mention A-List PR Firm)














To schedule your photo shoot, please 
email alistprfirm@gmail.com 
call 678 232 3246 (to get these specials/ great rates above, you must mention A-List PR Firm)





2/20/12

Google Helps Georgia Small Businesses Build FREE Websites


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ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Nathan Deal says Georgia says the state has formed a partnership with Google to bring free websites to small businesses.

Deal announced the new program Monday. He said the initiative is aimed at helping small businesses grow and find new customers. 
 
Participating businesses can go to www.georgiagetonline.com and develop a free website, as well as free tools, training and other resources...








Last Chance Auditions AMERICA'S GOT TALENT in New York City, Feb 27


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AUDITION ALERT! -  Last Chance Auditions, New York City, February 27, 2012


Happy February from America's Got Talent Season 7! With the announcement of Howard Stern as the newest judge on our show, we've decided to hold one FINAL audition day for the season in New York City on February 27th! This is your LAST chance to show us in person what you can do in 90 seconds! Bring your best talent and don't forget to preregister HERE!


Monday, February 27, 2012
Jacob Javits Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Doors open by 10am. Close at 10pm.


For the most up-to-date audition news, including event and venue information for New York City, be sure and check out americasgottalentauditions.com/nyc  and stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages!


PLEASE NOTE: If you have auditioned or submitted a video during the fall of 2011 or 2012, please disregard this notice.








2/13/12

Help Stop KEYSTONE XL & protect our water, communities and climate!


Speak up!


Center for Biological Diversity

Stop Keystone XL
The Senate could vote as early as Tuesday on a deal that would green-light construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. After President Obama rejected the pipeline last month, Republican senators are rushing to resurrect it in order to protect their friends, Big Oil.
In the next 24 hours, the Center for Biological Diversity is joining 350.org and dozens of other groups in gathering more than 500,000 petitions asking senators to block the dangerous Keystone XL tar-sands pipeline.
The pipeline would have crossed more than 340 perennial water bodies and risk contaminating the Ogallala Aquifer — the main source of drinking water for millions of Americans. The pipeline also threatened Nebraska’s Sand Hills, the largest intact natural habitat left in the Great Plains ecosystem.
Time is running out! Please click below right now to add your name to a petition telling the U.S. Senate to reject any legislation permitting the Keystone XL pipeline in part or whole.




Please take action by noon EST, Tues., Feb. 14.
Learn more about the Keystone XL pipeline at our campaign page.

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