Help The Homeless & Get FREE Tickets to Virgin Mobile FreeFest

You and your crew can volunteer for projects to help feed homeless youth and families and earn a ticket to this year’s Virgin Mobile FreeFest. They’re asking for a couple of hours of your time – complete just ONE activity to earn ONE ticket. Volunteer projects are based in the Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia area only. You may only volunteer once for the opportunity to receive a single ticket so encourage your friends to participate.

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The Sunny Challenge Event

If you are in the DC area and would like to attend, please email alistprfirm@gmail.com 

Must be 21 & older

Only 4 tickets left

The Sunny Challenge Event

Philadelphia * Boston * DC * Pittsburgh

FX invites you and your friends to take The Sunny Challenge!

Have you ever wondered how far you can toss a ham? Or how fast you can run in a pair of Speedos? Wonder no more!! Your friends at FX want to give you that chance at the inaugural staging of The Sunny Challenge. Inspired by the exploits and misadventures of your favorite characters from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Sunny Challenge is a day of offbeat games, cold beverages, snacks and overall frivolity. Or a less fancy word meaning fun!

All attendees will have the chance to show off their pseudo-athletic chops in the following events:

Mac’s Lucky Hockey Puck Shot
Don your black duster, practice your karate and see how many pucks you can shoot through a small hole in a hockey net to rack up points. You may not have 20,000 screaming fans watching you, but don’t crack under the pressure!

Jersey Shore Dunk Tank
Remember how mean the waitress was to Charlie on the Jersey Shore? We do too! So now is your chance to get revenge on Charlie’s behalf. Participants will have three tries to “sink” The Waitress. You’ll get more points the farther away you try, so don’t be a wuss and throw it from the kid’s line!

Charlie’s Garbage Dive
No one will ever find more treasure in trash cans, dumpsters and road side ditches than Charlie Kelly, but now is your chance to one-up your friends in trash picking. Cans will be set up and filled with “trash” (don’t worry, it’s not that kind of trash) and inside each one will be 10 different items for participants to find in a 30 second time period. The more things you find the more points you score, so get digging!

Frank’s Rum Ham Toss
Do we really need to explain this? Grab the rum ham, wind up and toss it as far as you can. Now, how hard was that?

Dennis’ Speedo Relay Race
Dennis Reynolds defines the male form. Well, that’s what he tells himself in the mirror each morning. You may not fill out a speedo quite as well he thinks he does, but you will have the chance to see how you look wearing one on top of your pants while running and stopping along the way to put on various other articles such as flippers, goggles, a swim cap and “swimmies” in the shortest time possible. Yeah, it ain’t gonna be pretty but it sure will be fun.

Plus! All participants in each city will be entered to win an “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Premiere Viewing Party* on 10-11-12. One winner per city.

Trophies will also be awarded to the top participants in each The Sunny Challenge event.

Not in the mood to compete? No problem! Stop on by to get an exclusive t-shirt and watch your friends make fools of themselves…..umm we mean fight for the chance to be dubbed the champion of The Sunny Challenge. Must be 21 or older with valid ID to attend and/or compete.

Challenges will take place as follows:

Saturday, August 4

Philadelphia – Xfinity Live – 12PM-4PM

Washington, D.C. – Downtown Silver Springs – 12PM-4PM

Sunday, August 5

Pittsburgh – McFadden's – 12PM-4PM

Boston – Venus II – 12PM-4PM

This is a pre-ticketed event. 

*Coors Light is not a sponsor or otherwise affiliated with the Sunny Challenge Event.

Must be 21 or older with valid ID to participate.

*No purchase necessary. Open to successfully registered participants of The Sunny Challenge. One (1) Grand Prize Winner in Philadelphia, PA, Washington, D.C., Boston, MA, and Pittsburgh, PA will receive an “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Premiere Viewing Party at participating location on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 9PM-11PM only. Prize consists of $250 credit at participating location to be divided between winner and up to ten (10) guests. Limit one entry per person. Prize not redeemable for cash. If winner cannot fulfill prize on stated date, prize will be forfeited. Employees and family of FX Networks, LLC and MillerCoors LLC, Allied Intergrated Marketing, and their affiliates are not eligible to win.

Season Premiere 10*11*12

FREE Redskins Training Camp Pass

You’re invited to Redskins Training Camp!

Head Coach Mike Shanahan kicks off Redskins Training Camp presented by RE/MAX on July 26th with 13 practices open to the public! Check out the newest Redskins, including Pierre Garcon, Josh Morgan, Brandon Meriweather and first round draft pick Robert Griffin III, and get reacquainted with familiar faces such as London Fletcher, Brian Orakpo, Ryan Kerrigan, Santana Moss, Chris Cooley and DeAngelo Hall.

When: Select dates between July 26 - August 14

Where: Redskins Park in Loudoun County, Va.

Cost: Free Admission! Free Parking!

Complete 2012 Training Camp Schedule
Training Camp FAQs

For all open afternoon practices, except for Fan Appreciation Day, parking lots will open at 12noon, gates will open at 1 p.m., and practice will begin at 2:55 p.m.

Fan Appreciation Day: Saturday, August 4th

Fan Appreciation Day festivities begin at 10:15 a.m., with parking lots opening at 8 a.m. and gates opening at 9 a.m. Practice begins at 12 noon. Last year's Fan Appreciation Day drew a huge crowd, so please arrive early. More information is coming soon!


Training Camp Registration Form

To receive your free invitation, fill out the registration form by clicking the button below.

ACTORS- Want to know how to land a role in a TV show without an agent OR without even... auditioning?

This Monday June 18th.   

5 pm Pacific, 6 pm Mountain, 7 pm Central, 8 pm Eastern.

Register for the NEW Free Webinar:

The fastest way to the income, the connections, and the opportunities you want.  (This webinar is different than last week's & will be much shorter!)

Janet will be announcing new pricing for the Friends in Film mentorship program.

• Want to know how to land a role in a TV show without an agent?
• How to get a role in a feature film without even… auditioning?
• How to come across like a professional in a non-kiss ass way.
• You're going to see some LIVE on-the-set interviews that will change your strategy for making it in this business. Ninja stuff.

Janet is going to teach a THIS LIVE webinar this Monday, June 18th, at
5 pm Pacific, 6 pm Mountain, 7 pm Central, 8 pm Eastern. This webinar will not be recorded. She prefers to talk to you LIVE.

P.S. Is there someone you know who would benefit from this live presentation?   Forward this link to anyone who wants a career in the film industry! Thanks!

An Opportunity For Bloggers

This post is not political, and they're not looking to trigger any political
discussion. 

Rather, they have an upcoming opportunity for bloggers who want to write about
issues from a conservative perspective. If you are interested in more info, please contact 
ned@barnettmarcom.com to discuss the potential for having a platform for
your voice.

If you are one of these bloggers, or know one of these type of bloggers, please have
them get in touch.

Ned

Ned Barnett, APR

Marketing & PR Fellow, American Hospital Association

Barnett Marketing Communications

420 N. Nellis Blvd., A3-276 - Las Vegas NV 89110

2012 New Era All Star Football Camp in Atlanta | FREE for ages 8-18

It’s not too late! The 2012 New Era All Star Football Camp still has some spots open.

This FREE camp is open to all kids ages 8 – 18 and will feature over 55 NFL pro-athletes such as:

• Baltimore Ravens' Ray Rice
• Denver Broncos'  Demaryius Thomas
• Atlanta Falcons'  Harry Douglas 
• Buffalo Bills' Marcel Dareus
• and tons more!

Dates: June 25 – 28

Time: starts at 8:30am- ends at 12:30pm
Where: Mt. Vernon Presbyterian School (Glenn Campus) |510 Mt. Vernon Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30328
Register: Email nflcamp@franceathletes.com with your child’s name and age. That's all!

Please see the attached flyer for more details! We hope to see you at camp!

Brought to you by: France AllPro Athlete Management

Don't Let the KKK Adopt a Highway!

Started by: Nioshii Wilde, Atlanta, GA

The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is an organization intent on promoting white supremacy through terrorism and political violence. Throughout their 150+ years of activity, they've organized and carried out lynchings, bombings, cross burnings and actively campaigned against the Civil Rights Movement and desegregation. Anyone who does not fit their narrow definition of being a "true American"- white and Christian- is a target of their violence, including African Americans, Catholics, Jews, immigrants, communists, etc. Their death toll numbers are in the thousands and the damages they have inflicted on our country are immeasurable.

And now, the Ku Klux Klan wants to "adopt" a highway in Georgia.

The "adopt a highway" program allows local civic-minded organizations to help clean up stretches of highways in return for free advertising along the road. Meaning the KKK would be able to advertise their organization and increase their membership on public land, for free.

Harley Hanson, the leader of the Klan's Realm of Georgia who filed the application for the Klan, says: "I love my race. Does that make me wrong? I'm proud to be white."

As a Georgia resident, I do not want a highway funded by taxpayer dollars to become an advertising site for an organization that has murdered, maimed and terrorized American people for 150 years.  The KKK is not a civic-minded organization; they are a domestic terror group. 

"What's next, are we going to let Neo-Nazis or the Taliban or al-Qaida adopt highways?" asks State Rep. Tyrone Brooks.

And I agree. So now I'm calling on the Georgia Department of Transportation to reject the KKK's application to adopt a highway. Terrorists have no place on the sides of our highways.

Click here to sign my petition to stop the KKK from adopting a highway in Georgia

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!!

ATLANTA- Casting Female Models for Kaleena (of Dirty Money) Listening Party

We are recruiting and seeking beautiful FEMALE models for Kaleena (of Dirty Money) Listening Party and DJ Mixer. Party is on 5/29 in Atlanta from 7pm-10pm . There will be mainly industry people at this event so we are seeking the BEST of the BEST!

Kaleena is putting together a team of people for her upcoming album, events, printwork and tour. So publicists are also invited.

Models, please send in a headshot and full body picture ASAP to dreamsevents@gmail.com with subject: Kaleena Listening Party.

Entertainment Publicists, please also email dreamsevents@gmail.com to get the address of the event.

Tell them A-List PR Firm sent you!

Petition to Boycott VH1's Basketball Wives and Reality Star, Evelyn Lozada

Disappointed viewers are using their voice to speak up against the BULLYING and VIOLENCE (shown on VH1's "Basketball Wives") and they are being heard loud and clear!

FINALLY!! After 4 seasons of drama & nonsense, viewers are FED UP with the foolery that takes place on VH1's "Basketball Wives." And now there is a petition to boycott the show AND it's bad-tempered cast member "Evelyn Lozada". But it doesnt stop there- they want to boycott Evelyn Lozada all together and is also boycotting her new spinoff show with her fiance, Chad Ochocinco. 

Star Jones from "The View" (who is a respected TV personality) is disgusted with the show and is gathering up support of powerful women to get the show stopped! Also, famous TV talk show host, Wendy Williams stands behind the petition and has already signed it, calling The Basketball Wives...TRASHY!

Viewers were already upset at the BBW's behavior, describing the cast members as childish and an embarrassment to WOMEN. But this season, when Evelyn and her assistant tried to jump co-star Jennifer and Evelyn jumping wildly on top of a table, just to try to get a "lick in" is when viewers got FED UP and said, "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!" And in just 2 hours, the viewer ratings dropped significantly from 1.7 Million to 800,000 views. 

Here is an excerpt from the petition (that is now circulating the internet):

“Evelyn Lozada is a bully. The violence on ‘Basketball Wives’ is horrible and disgraceful.  This is not a hate petition against Eveyln Lozada. We simply will not support violence. It hurts to see violence amongst women on television for entertainment purposes. It is not OK for women to hit each other on TV.

 

Just about every altercation and argument on the show has involved Evelyn in some way, shape or form. From the yelling match on the season 4 premier against her former bestie, Jen, to the table climbing and hair pulling in the last couple of episodes, the woman has a problem for reals."

Star Jones took it to twitter and expressed/ tweeted her feelings about the show:

“It may be ‘comfortable’ to be quiet when women of color slap the crap out of each other & run across tables barefoot, but #ENOUGHisENOUGH."

“About to put together a group of sisters to finally ‘tell the truth’ about the image of women of color in the media.”

Star Jones then tweets, defending Jennifer's decision to call the cops (which I also felt that she should do)... 

"And the thought that the woman from #BBW who was smacked doesn't have the RIGHT to file assault charges is LUDICROUS! You NEVER give up your right not to have your ‘person’ intentionally assaulted unless you are participating in an agreed physical activity.

…little black girls deserve more than what we're giving! It sickens me when young sis think that behavior is acceptable. U can't get a REAL JOB acting like an animal."

With over 29k+ signatures on the petition, big companies such as Burger King and Summer's Eve, pulled their ads from the TV Show. I'm sure they didnt want consumers to think they support bullying and violence the show was promoting.


I admit, I signed the petition too! Whether or not the reality stars were acting "EXTRA" to boost ratings, their actions are sending one message to viewers- that it's okay to lay your hands on someone who makes you mad and it's ok to pick on people. How can we tell kids that bullying is wrong if GROWN UPs are bullying too? 


If the petition goes ignored, it will have most thinking that celebrities have special rights to bully others. If our voices are heard, it will send a message that BULLYING and VIOLENCE will not be tolerated and those who are guilty, will suffer the consequences of their actions- even celebrities.

[Read the PETITION and sign it if you agree with it]

What are your thoughts? 

PRs Needed for Pro-bono Work for Afghan Women's Writing Project & Wardford Foundation

Hi everyone.

There has been so many inquiries from those who want to work with our company and put their skills to work. Unfortunately, we are not hiring and have a long intern waiting list. HOWEVER, we do have leads that I hope you would be interested in.

Because our company limits itself to so many probono projects each year, we are unable to assist with the following great programs and hope that you can volunteer your services to them:

1. Afghan Women's Writing Project- AWWP pairs women in Afghanistan with professional women writers (here in the States) for secure online writing workshops.
2. The Warford Foundation -a non-profit organization (registered in Maryland) that was created to assist military widows and single mothers through financial assistance in their pursuit of successfully completing nursing program. 

Afghan Women's Writing Project

A fellow PR recently had to step down from her volunteer position as their PR advisor so we hope someone out there can help. This will be a great opportunity for new PRs who wants to build their resume and credibility. It's really an amazing and well-ran organization.

Website: www.awwproject.org 

Article: 

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/07/world/asia/07iht-letter07.html?page... 

The former PR has helped out in the following areas so this will give you an idea of where to pick up where she left off: 

• press outreach
• responding to reporter inquiries
• and developing overall communications strategy

If you're interested or even just curious about how you might lend a hand, please contact Susan Solomon at <sussol@gmail.com>.

The Warford Foundation

They are also seeking the same scope of work. Because this foundation is fairly new, they will probably also need the following:

• a media kit
• an updated press release
• someone who is able to assist with fundraisers and events
• etc... 

I think the best candidate to assist them should be someone who is familiar with military and military media- to get them in their publications and can get them involved at military events (at least set up a table with their info). 

Website: http://thewarfordfoundation.org/

Here is a recent article our company has written for them: http://alistprfirm.blogspot.com/2012/05/retired-soldiermother-helps-military.html

If you are interested in volunteering your services for The Warford Foundation, please email  info@thewarfordfoundation.org

Please share this information to any PRs you know. 


Thank you so much!


Sincerely,
Sandy Thompson
Publicist 
A-List PR Firm

Retired Soldier/MOTHER Helps Military Widows and Single Mothers Go Back To School

Because today is Mother's Day, I felt it appropriate to tell the world about this amazing woman/ mother who is on a mission to help OTHER mothers (specifically military widows & single mothers). 


As if fighting for and serving our country for 20 long years wasn't enough, Ms. Warford (founder of The Warford Foundation and retired US ARMY soldier) hasn't stopped serving there. She continues to serve our community and works hard to help those whose significant others/spouses fought and died to protect us! 


Her mission is not to give hand outs or handicap these women by not making them work for what they need. Instead, her mission is to give them something priceless- a higher education; a degree; knowledge that will help them succeed in life!


These women's husbands / kids' dads gave their lives to protect our country & to protect us. The least we can do is help the families (our soldiers/heroes left behind) by helping them become self-sufficient. We can all help by making monetary donations, becoming a volunteer and/or simply by spreading the word so that we can reach those who can benefit from this cause.


(Please read below)

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The Warford Foundation

Helping Single Mothers & Military Widows Continue Their Education

The Warford Foundation (TWF) is a non-profit organization (registered in Maryland) that was created to assist military widows and single mothers through financial assistance in their pursuit of successfully completing nursing program. 

The founder, Parthenia Warford is known to have a soft spot when it came to helping those who are less fortunate. Specifically, she has a special connection with single mothers, as she was one raising two daughters, while she was in the U.S army for 20 years.  

Ms. Warford served her country honorably from 1981 to 2002. A retired US Army soldier, she is too familiar with the plight of the military spouse. She knows the impact of having a spouse serving their country (fighting this Nation's war) one day and then being told the next day, "You're [now] a widow with children." This life altering event is devastating to anyone and a military wife (or single mother) with limited job skills is left to pick up the pieces to provide the best way she can for her family. With this concern, Ms. Warford started TWF, to give hope to these women (who are often forgotten about after the funerals and other military rituals) and to let them know that they are not alone.

"Our hope is that it will help them to contribute to society in an area of critical need - [nursing]; while also increasing their sense of purpose and ability to become more self-sufficient." ~Parthenia Warford

The mission of TWF is to expand these opportunities to these women by increasing self sufficiency through scholastic growth and achievement. In order to continue to help them obtain an associates degree in nursing, TWF (who is IRS 501(3)c approved) relies on donations and often hosts various events/ fundraisers. The proceeds obtained will go directly toward Project Impact Scholars fund, which was established specifically for this cause. 

For more information and to learn how you can be a part of this cause, please visit http://thewarfordfoundation.org/ or email info@thewarfordfoundation.org.

AirBnB Hiring Freelance PHOTOGRAPHERS Worldwide

A popular website (known world-wide), AirBnB is currently hiring freelance photographers  worldwide to work remotely.

• Calling Professional Photographers Worldwide! Airbnb is currently hiring experienced photographers for freelance work around the world.
• Those with a background in real estate or architectural photography are preferred. However, we will consider applicants with exceptional experience in other types of photography, provided that the portfolio showcases professional skills in composition, lighting, and technique.
• Photographers are hired to cover their local region. This is not a position that includes travel beyond the immediate area of the photographerʼs home.
• Basic English skills are required.

To be considered for the job, please fill out the online application-> Click HERE.

About AirBnB:

Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online or from a mobile phone. Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 19,000 cities and 192 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions.

Vitals:

Established: August 2008

Headquarters: San Francisco

Offices: San Francisco, London, Paris, Barcelona, Sao Paulo, Copenhagen, Moscow, Hamburg, Berlin, Milan

More Info:

Visit http://www.airbnb.com

Peachtree City, GA >Summer Adventure Camps One Day Discount Offer

PTC Summer Adventure Camps One Day Discount Offer!

The Peachtree City Recreation and Special Events Department is pleased to announce "One Final Discount Day" for PTC Summer Adventure Camps, TripTackular Camps, and Teen Trip Camps! Save $20 off each week you sign up for! (excluding Pre/Post Camp)

The one day discount is at GLENLOCH RECREATION CENTER 601 Stevens Entry (Corner of Bridlepath and Stevens Entry, the building next to the Glenloch Pool and Soccer Fields).

The discount must be done IN PERSON between 9am and 3pm SATURDAY MAY 19TH and Discounts are only available first come first served basis. Some weeks may fill up before the discount day so space is limited and not guaranteed.

If you have any questions feel free to email asivertsen@peachtree-city.org or call Glenloch Recreation Center between 8am-5pm Monday through Friday at (678)489-7763

Discount not valid online, and not valid on previous registrations before 5/19, or after 3pm on 5/19.

More Info, click here

Peachtree City Recreation and Special Events Department

202 Fieldhouse Drive
Peachtree City, GA
30269

How To Make $1,000 a month from a Blog with Only 1,000 Page views per month

You don't need a lot of traffic to make money by blogging. You just need to maximize the amount of money you make on your current traffic.

Take for example, the blog running Google Ads. On average those ads net $1 to $2 CPM. That means you'll make a buck or two when the ad is shown 1,000 times. Considering that many blog don't even get 1,000 page views a month, and you can see why I'm not so big on Google Ads anymore. 

Luckily, there are ad networks that pay a lot more than Google, and by far the most profitable ad network for low traffic blogs is Social Spark.

What Is Social Spark?

Social Spark allows bloggers to monetize their blogs with sponsored content. Most of the time, this content is done with a blog post, but there are also sponsored videos and social media campaigns as well. Social Spark is ideal for low traffic blogs because the effective CPM is extremely high.

What's great about Social Spark is that they are always dealing with very high quality and well-known brands. You will actually be writing about content and services that you enjoy using and writing about. Disney and Sears have been some of the huge brands making the most out of their partnerships with Social Spark.

How To Make Money with Social Spark 

1. Sign Up
   Create a profile in SocialSpark.
2. Add Properties
   Link your blog to SocialSpark. You will then be asked to authorize Google Analytics and Direct Publishing on one of their supported platforms.
3. Browse Marketplace
   SocialSpark provides you with Offers and Leads from Advertisers, collectively known as Opportunities. Each Opportunity details what the Advertiser would like you to blog about and how many SocialSpark Points you can earn. You can accepte the terms of these Opportunities as defined by the Advertiser or negotiate terms.
4. Write Your Post
   Once you have found an Opportunity you like you, write a blog post within SocialSpark. Your post is submitted back to the advertiser for approval.
5. Get Paid
   Once your post is approved it is published to your blog via Direct Publishing. After 30 days, you are paid your points. You can convert your points directly in to cash and receive payment via PayPal.

How Much Can You Make with Social Spark?

The great thing about Social Spark is it's not very traffic dependent. I would get paid the same amount to write about Disney as a blog with less than 1,000 page view per month. Obviously, this is not fair (you can negotiate a higher rate) and it's the reason you hardly see any Social Spark posts on my blog. 

For the low traffic blog, Social Spark is a gold mine. I've seen many blogs with less than 1,000 page views per month making $100 to $1,000 per month off the network. This is worlds away from the $1 to $2 you would make off Google AdSense. 

Give Social Spark a try and watch your blog income reach new heights. Have a great week!

(this email was sent to me by J.Chow)