tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18413143954321653322024-02-19T10:47:18.688-08:00Tom F LearyAn adventure of busting out and breaking into show business.......Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-15394096299778190832013-11-16T16:06:00.001-08:002013-11-16T16:06:27.918-08:00Volunteering (BookPals/Euclid Academy)<div class="MsoNormal">
I’ve just become a BookPal volunteer (<a href="http://bookpals.net/">http://bookpals.net/</a>
). On Nov 3<sup>rd </sup>I was asked if I’d be interested in coaching 10-year
old students on monologues they had written. I volunteered for <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Euclid</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Academy</st1:placetype></st1:place>. </div>
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At the front gate I was greeted with a smile, asked to sign in
and escorted to the office. Shortly after that I met the drama teacher, outside
acting coach and co-Book Pal actors. As
I understood it, the students had been working on this project for a couple of
weeks and many had never performed on stage.</div>
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We moved over to the library. To start, we ALL had to say
our name and in a word or two let the group know how we felt about what we were
about to do.</div>
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As we broke into groups of ~5 in the library my mind was
racing with how to use all this energy around me and keep them focused and
committed to the task at hand. </div>
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We created a “little” stage area with a starting position
and the kids arranged their seats to face the actor. I told them that they’d be
doing their monologues twice. First we’d hear it the way they wanted it to be
heard. Then their co-actors and director would give them some feedback and
they’d do it a second time with that in mind. We were off to a very good start!
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Then the magic began.
Stories of being a rock star, inventing an iPhone8, killing alien
creatures on Halloween, trying hard and getting good grades and being homeless
and asking and getting a second chance in life. (If you’re still with me,
re-read that last storyline and remember they are 10!)</div>
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The kids really supported each other. They gave each other
lots of applause and some really helpful feedback. Just before wrapping up, I
sat with my group and we reviewed what we had learned from this and some of the
theatre terminology I had given them. They
had not missed a thing.</div>
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Okay, time to fast forward to performance day, Wednesday,
Nov 16th. I walked into the auditorium
and saw a full stage with curtain drawn and an audience of their piers. After a brief intro, the curtain rises and
there were probably 45 children. Each student moved center stage, expressed how
they felt about what they were about to do and then took a seat next to a
classmate. Next, one-by-one, each of the ~45 took their starting position on
stage and performed their “memorized” monologue. </div>
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The diverse themes, the acting, the laughter and the
applause were very moving. I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. And though I was really
PROUD of my five actors I give a standing ovation to all (including the
teachers, staff and Robin Roy of BookPals).</div>
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Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-62951947423649729292012-10-28T11:18:00.001-07:002012-10-28T11:22:21.397-07:00“STFDS_8” Pat Battistini, Director/Writer/Producer<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’m proud to call Pat a good friend and highlight him and his
upcoming film festival.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“PAT,
THE MAN…”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pat began his career as an actor at the
Player’s Workshop of the <st1:placename w:st="on">Second</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">City</st1:placetype> in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Chicago</st1:city></st1:place>.
He continued working in improvisation and eventually performed in over 500
improv shows. Pat suffered having to work for Club Med in their
Entertainment Department in places such as <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on">St.
Lucia</st1:country>, <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on">Thailand</st1:country>
and <st1:place w:st="on">Tahiti</st1:place>. Continuing to have fun in
Asia, Pat moved to <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Tokyo</st1:place></st1:city>
where he collaborated with an all Japanese comedy group for a year. Only
making sense, he moved to <st1:city w:st="on">Miami</st1:city> after his <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Tokyo</st1:place></st1:city> gig, where he
started his filmmaking career. Pat finally made his way to <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Los Angeles</st1:place></st1:city> in the fall
of ’98.<span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In LA, he has written and produced
several short films. His shorts “Sexy Seniors”, “Braggin’ Rights”, and
“Three Specials” have all been nominated to at least one film festival as a
finalist to their Grand Jury Award. “Lincoln Vs. Bush has been viewed
over 81,000 times on iFilm.com and has been shown, in controversy, in several
other festivals. His short, “Legs To Stand On”, dealing with the
disabled, received a Special Recognition Award at the Los Angeles Italian
American Film Awards.<span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pat’s current project is his most
challenging. He shot a period piece short film in the northern mountains
of <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Italy</st1:place></st1:country>.
Not fluent in Italian, Pat decided to shoot the film in the Italian language
because he felt his story could only be told using the language of the time.<span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pat resides in Santa Clarita with his
wife Marnie and his two children, Maggie and Burke.<span style="font-size: 9pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAxv6CsZN8Q" target="_blank">PAT’S FILM FESTIVAL!</a>”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p> "</o:p><span style="background-color: white; color: #393939;">The All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival is one
of the 20 Coolest Film Festivals in the U.S (Moviemaker Magazine 2011)"</span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You’ll have the wonderful opportunity to meet Pat in person at
his 4<sup>th</sup> Annual “All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival.” It will kick-off Friday, November
9, 2012 at the <a href="http://www.elportaltheatre.com/" target="_blank">El Portal Theatre </a>in North Hollywood, CA. </span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #393939; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“We’re
here to promote the art of screenwriting and filmmaking in the world of sports
and competition.” Pat Battistini<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Click here for here for the <a href="http://allsportslafilmfest.com/2012-official-program/" target="_blank">2012 Program</a>, <a href="http://allsportslafilmfest.com/2012-festival-schedule/" target="_blank">2012 film schedule</a>
and zany festival trailer!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For complete FESTIVAL details visit <a href="http://allsportslafilmfest.com/" target="_blank">All Sports Los Angeles Film Fesival</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Updates:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">@SportsFilmFest</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Facebook : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AllSportsFilmFest?fref=ts" target="_blank">All Sports Film Festival</a></span></div>
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Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-11141735837807250412012-10-23T08:33:00.000-07:002012-10-23T08:33:13.553-07:00PAY PAL - Agreement to Arbitrate (Section 14.3)<br />
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Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-58336262549464340522012-10-21T20:05:00.000-07:002012-10-21T20:05:54.333-07:00“STFDS_7” Artist, David McKeag<br />
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">“Without art, the crudeness of reality would be unbearable.”</i></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David McKeag is a self employed artist.
David paints anything from abstract to photo realism/portraits. In addition to
this, <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Davis</st1:place></st1:city> has
a second career as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. David has been certified
since 1994. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>“I strive to be professional and thorough
in my approach to any endeavor be it Art or Personal Training. I believe in
complete customer satisfaction.”</i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I train with David at <a href="http://parkeastfitness.com/" target="_blank">Park East Fitness</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. It’s a really nice space, fully-equipped that gives me the feel that it’s my
own private gym.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David tailors my
workout to my body type, age and goals.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We started with a baseline session and each session after that has been
designed to build and strengthen. David is firm, focused and results
driven.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I get more out of my hour with
him then a week on my own at my gym!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As for the artwork, you have to see it in person to fully
understand its beauty. Here’s an on-line
peak: <a href="http://www.artbydmk.com/">http://www.artbydmk.com/</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“In McKeag's abstracts, he stretches and manually manipulates
the work in every fashion, hue and texture, making the painting jump off the
canvas, Belsito says. The paintings bleed over and "fingers" of color
grab and surround the edges of his works.” -Paul Belsito, Owner, Belsito-Roche
Gallery<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David is scheduled to exhibit at <a href="http://66.147.244.51/~gallesb7/?page_id=226" target="_blank">Gallery Expo</a>, November
17-December 7. The theme, “The Art of Debate: Political Images, Statements and
Satires.” This will be a great
opportunity to meet David and see his work. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information regarding the training:</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.everythinglongbeach.com/david-mckeag-personal-fitness-and-nutrition-trainer-in-lb/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.everythinglongbeach.com/david-mckeag-personal-fitness-and-nutrition-trainer-in-lb/</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may also find David on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=164019404&authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=uPDe&locale=en_US&srchid=9b85d6ac-54f2-4fd8-a88e-752932020a26-0&srchindex=1&srchtotal=11&goback=%2Efps_PBCK_*1_David_Mckeag_*1_*1_*1_*1_*2_*1_Y_*1_*1_*1_false_1_R_*1_*51_*1_*51_true_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2&pvs=ps&trk=pp_profile_name_link" target="_blank">LINKEDIN</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/david.mckeag.3?fref=ts" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></span></div>
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Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-57159098391268477422012-10-07T15:16:00.001-07:002012-10-07T15:23:36.030-07:00"STFDS_6” Catherine Stanley & Hettie Lynne Hurtes<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;">The goal of STFDS is to highlight s</span></i><i><span style="background: white; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">omething or someone that
makes life as an Actor, Voice Over Artist, and/or human being a
little easier and alot more fun!</span></i><i><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many years ago (~1998) I was introduced to these two wonderfully
talented and dedicated women through my good friend and fellow actor/singer Laurel
Jones. What a lucky introduction for me!
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drama West was founded in 1997 by
Catherine Stanley and Hettie Lynne Hurtes.
To this day, Catherine is the Artistic Director/Producer and Hettie is
Co-Producer/Casting. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drama West is a 'not-for-profit'
gathering of Writers, Directors & Actors with a love for live performance. Drama
West presents original one-act plays written by local playwrights and featuring
local actors. Occasionally, audiences are treated by Special Guests
performances from folks like (examples and not all inclusive –visit FB page):<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jim.meskimen">https://www.facebook.com/jim.meskimen</a>
(Jim Meskimen)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://karenandalan.com/">http://karenandalan.com/</a>
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(Mr. Paul Dooley)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to Catherine and Hettie countless Playwrights, Actors
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talent. It is for this reason I
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drama West
Productions<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ALWAYS WANTED: PLAYWRIGHT AND ACTORS!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/53492013060/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/53492013060/</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check it out both on-line and in person! Please join the
cast, crew and friends at Taix Restaurant after the show… it’s a friendly group! </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Catherine and
Hettie: SNAPSHOTS:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I encourage you to click on the links and enjoy learning
more about these two dynamic ladies!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Catherine Stanley,
Producer, Writer, Editor<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Catherine’s film,
“Center Street Rising” was the winner Audience Award Best Documentary Newport
Beach Film Festival 2009 and the Official selection Orlando Film Festival November
2009.<br />
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An inner city boxing club in <st1:place w:st="on">Santa Ana</st1:place>
changes young lives, countering a destructive influence of gangs, crowded
schools, poverty and blight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Catherine has many new projects in the works for 2012.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hettie Lynne Hurtes,
Broadcast Journalist, Writer, Actor<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.scpr.org/about/people/staff/hettie-lynne-hurtes/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.scpr.org/about/people/staff/hettie-lynne-hurtes/</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CRN Digital Talk – very recent interview!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ustream.tv/new/search?q=hettie%20lynne%20hurtes&type=all">http://www.ustream.tv/new/search?q=hettie%20lynne%20hurtes&type=all</a>
(8:59) (3:24 – Hettie’s wedding story!)</span></div>
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Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-69070845452987228832012-09-30T10:18:00.001-07:002012-09-30T10:18:34.192-07:00“STFDS_5”: Tim Keenan and Sylvia Aimerito<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today is a double-header presentation because l was unable
to post last Sunday. Last Sunday I was
playing the role of Jason Reed (Standardized Patient) for Kaplan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Sunday I’m highlighting Mr. Tim Keenan and Ms. Sylvia
Aimerito. I had the very good fortune of studying with the both of them this
past month at Creative Media Recording in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Cypress</st1:city>,
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tim is the Operations Direction/Engineer at Creative Media
Recording. Here’s a snapshot: <a href="http://www.creativemediarecording.com/staff.asp#tim">http://www.creativemediarecording.com/staff.asp#tim</a>
Please visit his company’s website as it details all its services, amenities
and accomplishments: <a href="http://www.creativemediarecording.com/">http://www.creativemediarecording.com/</a> You may also say hello and follow Tim on
Twitter @tjkeenan and @Soundtrack_pro</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sylvia is the Owner/Creative Director of AudioGirl
Productions. Here’s a snapshot: <a href="http://audiogirlproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sylvia-Aimerito-Web-Bio-2012.pdf">http://audiogirlproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sylvia-Aimerito-Web-Bio-2012.pdf</a>
I encourage you to visit her company’s website as it too details all its
services, amenities and accomplishments: <a href="http://audiogirlproductions.com/">http://audiogirlproductions.com/</a> Say
hello and follow Sylvia on Twitter @sylviaaimerito and @audiogirlpro</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’m highlighting this dynamic duo because they are very good
at what they do. What sets them apart is their passion for teaching and
mentoring those who want to start or excel in Voice Over.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It does not get any better than being taught by two working
and seasoned professionals in the studio. I’d love to detail all that happened
in class but NO-WAY! Instead get on their mailing lists and experience it for
yourself first hand…you will be very glad you did.</span></div>
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Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-8621984909729420362012-09-16T12:58:00.000-07:002012-09-16T15:01:41.166-07:00“STFDS_4 “ Brandi Ford, Actor, Writer, Producer<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The goal of my Shut The Front Door Sunday series is to highlight s<span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">omething
or someone that makes life as an Actor, Voice Over Artist, and/or human
being a little easier and alot more fun!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May I present: <u><b>Brandi (Ford) Payne:</b></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Actress, Writer, Producer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wife and Mom</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friend<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I first met Brandi at the Actors Network in 2011. I was new
to her Powergroup and did I luck-out when I was paired with her as a
“powerbuddy.” At our first offsite buddy
meeting I met a smart, focused, energetic woman with direction and purpose. We
got right down to business, did our shares, set our goals and set a date for
meeting #2. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brandi is not new to being a successful Actor, Writer or Producer.
For example, her first web series project (“<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/brandifordtv?feature=results_main" target="_blank">Diary of A Wedding Planner</a>”) was
very successful. She’s also a blogger, Social Media guru and is a
writer/producer at Rainy Day Bliss Entertainment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’m very excited about Brandi’s latest project, “Missing”
which has just advanced to the second and final round of judging for
participation in the Sundance Institute’s prestigious 2013 Screewriters Lab. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obWN1yfPh0Y" target="_blank">“Missing”</a> </span></b>the trailer is mesmerizing. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #ebebeb; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Brandi Ford</span></div>
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<span style="background: #EBEBEB;">Produced by Brandi Ford & Tara Tomicevic<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/missingthemovie" target="_blank">Missing on Facebook</a>) and follow @MissingTheMovie on Twitter to keep up to speed on “Missing’s”
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So a year later our friendship and professional relationship
remains strong. Day in/day out I’ve experience first-hand Brandi’s willingness
to lead, mentor, share and support her colleagues and friends. <b>BRANDI</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">makes life as an Actor, Voice Over Artist, and/or human being a little easier and alot more fun</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and that is why Brandi is my “STFDS_4!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really encourage you to read through the various links below to
get a better understanding of the breadth and scope Brandi’s talent and
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<b style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.adventuresofanactress.blogspot.com/">http://www.adventuresofanactress.blogspot.com/</a></b></div>
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Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-41538296196704819052012-09-09T19:10:00.002-07:002012-09-09T19:11:13.463-07:00"STFDS_3" - David H. Lawrence XVII<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today's highlight is of my friend David H. Lawrence XVII. I first met David at <a href="http://www.actors-network.com/" target="_blank">The Actors Network</a> (TAN) and I knew immediately how lucky I was to have crossed his path.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shortly after our coffee meeting I started VO lessions with him and became a <a href="http://www.vo2gogo.com/" target="_blank">VO2GOGO</a> Pro Member. So impressed with his teaching style and product, I hired David to produce my Commercial VO Demo - VERY PLEASED!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;"><b>Snapshot of David</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>David Harvard Lawrence XVII</b> is an American television and film actor, voice talent, network radio host, Internet entrepreneur, podcaster, demo producer, teacher and author, best known for his role as The Puppetmaster on NBC's sci-fi series Heroes. He was also the host of the daily <i>The David Lawrence Show</i> and weekend <i>Online Tonight</i>, both nationally syndicated radio talk shows that revolved around pop culture and the high-tech lifestyle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The "XVII" in his name was a way for Lawrence to distinguish himself from previous David Lawrences already registered with <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_Actors_Guild" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Screen Actors Guild">SAG</a>. At the time, he was the 17th David Lawrence listed on <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMDB" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="IMDB">IMDB</a>, and appended the number to his name upon his own registry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm highlighting David because he is very good at what he does and very generous with his working knowledge. David is also the first to lend words of advice when you've become overwhelmed by this crazy business. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's so much more to David and I invite you to visit his webpage.......until you can meet him in person!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.davids.com/">http://www.davids.com/</a>
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Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-39234641209798513782012-09-02T16:02:00.003-07:002012-09-02T16:03:36.447-07:00Just joined LA CASTING!<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>I AM READY TO BE CAST!</b></span><br />
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<br />Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-60328014498037466072012-09-02T11:42:00.000-07:002012-09-02T11:44:01.723-07:00"STDFS_2" ACTORS ACCESS<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(RE: Sunday, August 26, 2012 – STFDS first post)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In my continuing “STFDS” series I want to tell you about
ACTORS ACCESS (<i>It’s all about control</i>)
/SHOWFAX. (<a href="http://www.actorsaccess.com/">http://www.actorsaccess.com/</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is AA? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’ve been with AA for a year now and have had access to
countless auditions (on-camera and voice-over).
I’ve also been able to enhance my AA on-line presence by adding a video
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When they say, “<i>It’s
all about control” </i>they mean your control. You are able to upload and
maintain your profile (24/7). To save time, you are able to target audition
searches and notices based on the filters you select. (Yes, they email you when
audition notices that fit your criteria become available.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Actors Access: reliable (24/7), reasonably priced and very
nice folks to work with. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check them out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">CONGRATS PAT!</span>Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-10382192558045771522012-08-26T14:18:00.002-07:002012-08-26T14:18:48.378-07:00#STFDS_1 "Smart Passive Income" Pat Flynn<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As promised, my first #STFDS (Shut The Front Door Sunday) highlight:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">After updating my social media sites I've begun looking at creating an "Actor" FB page. This way I can separate, or try to separate, work and play. As I was researching "How to create a Facebook Page" I came across Mr. Pat Flynn on YouTube. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As a non-technical guy I find him extremely helpful. He shows you how to do this step-by-step at a very reasonable pace. No "techie" approach......... just conversational. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As my very first #STFDS, I present to you </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mr. Pat Flynn and Smart Passive Income</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/smartpassiveincome">https://www.facebook.com/#!/smartpassiveincome</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those of you who are more seasoned - check out:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Have a great week!</span>Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-44492135520305977842012-08-26T13:36:00.000-07:002012-08-26T13:36:06.494-07:00DANG...... no reset button<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was pointed out by a good friend and savvy social media expert that white text on a black background doesn't really work on mobile applications. So......... my color scheme, white text on black background needed to be changed. Argh...... an hour + later I think I'm done. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Well, the glass half full on this exercise is it made me explore and investigate more editing options.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Next I have to tackle how to get my blog to load automatically on Google reader....... </span>Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-82624149134600884242012-08-25T19:38:00.002-07:002012-08-26T12:09:56.940-07:00#STFDS<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Twitter has #FF so I'm starting #STFDS (Shut The Front Door Sundays)!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each Sunday I will share with you an industry related "FIND" Something or someone that makes life as an Actor/Voice Over Artist/human being a little easier and alot more fun.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was promoted and transferred to <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:state> in 1983 to sell nuts, bolts, screws and washers….<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">metric thread that is!</i> My first thought, “Divine Intervention.” After settling in at the nuthouse I started auditioning for musical groups to regain my creative sanity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After several auditions I was hired as a tenor/baritone for the group Tuxedo Junction (TJ). After TJ and several years of musical theatre I gave up slinging nuts and bolts and started taking acting classes. After graduating from the South Coast Repertory Professional Acting Conservatory I joined both SAG& AFTRA. I was on my way! Then nothing, nada, zilch! To survive I started working in municipal government and earned an early retirement release in 2009 for good behavior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My last civic duty was as the campaign manager for a good friend running for city council.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In 2010 my friend lost but I won. </span></span></strong></span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I’m back!”</span></span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow; color: black; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fIqPYenrmE&feature=plcp" target="_blank">(Please "Click here" to watch!)</a></span><br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial;">Please share..............................</span></strong>Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-34575849217959087672012-08-25T09:32:00.000-07:002012-08-26T12:21:09.186-07:00"Chik-Fil-AA - Hunger Games"<span style="background-color: lime; color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"CHIK FIL-AA - HUNGER GAMES"</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I’m a singer-songwriter, currently trying to pass my classes and graduate from Concordia University Irvine. I’ve been creating since I could remember, whether it be with pen and paper, glue and tape, paint and canvas, or camera and computer keyboard. Although I wasn’t interested in learning to play classical piano as a teen, I did enjoy composing my own music by ear. About four years ago, I combined my writing talents with my music, and discovered songwriting. </span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;"><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">BIGGEST</span></u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">:</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Musical artist(s)? </strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: black;">I listen to a lot of Ingrid Michaelson, Missy Higgins, Amos Lee, Jon </span></span><span style="color: black;">McLaughlin, Adele, Sara Bareilles, Jason Reeves, Needtobreathe, oh the list goes on. I listen to alot of film composers too. Sorry, that wasn’t a one word answer. I’ll try harder.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Movie?</strong> If I’m ever sick, I’ll plop in Pride and Prejudice. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">My whole senior year has been devoted to the production of this album. These songs tell a story about a part of my life when I was struggling against my worst symptoms, and how I finally found hope, joy and love. I’ve spent a lot of time and money designing the album artwork, including back stories for each song so the listener can follow my journey. So yes, I’m excited to share my work. I’m overflowing with excitement!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Well my friends, there’s much more to <place w:st="on"><state w:st="on">Brittany</state></place> and her music and I hope to see as many of you as possible at her debut concert on February 19, 2012.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then just think that someday you’ll be able to say, <strong>“I was at her debut concert………”</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I’m a singer songwriter, currently trying to pass my classes and graduate from Concordia University Irvine. I’ve been creating since I could remember, whether it be with pen and paper, glue and tape, paint and canvas, or camera and computer keyboard. Although I wasn’t interested in learning to play classical piano as a teen, I did enjoy composing my own music by ear. About four years ago, I combined my writing talents with my music, and discovered songwriting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">After eight months of labor and care, I will be releasing my debut album of eleven original songs to the public February 19<sup>th</sup> at my Senior Concert. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>What brought you to music?</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Two moments stand out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">One: My Dad telling us that no matter what instrument we wanted to play, we had to know how to play piano first. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Two: My Aunt Holly came to visit from <country -region="-region" w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Australia</place></country> one year. She sat me down one evening, played guitar and sang songs from Joni Mitchell’s album, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Blue</i>. It was then that I learned there was more to music than most of the fluff I heard on the radio. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I use a recorder. I usually get ideas while I’m driving. Or in the middle of class. Or when I’m grocery shopping. So I’ll record them and then revisit them later when I’m at the piano. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Lightning round…all related to your music and creation of this album…..really brief answers please:</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Biggest surprise—the support </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Biggest challenge—the recording process </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Biggest frustration—the business </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Biggest fear—there’s a lot of them, but I’m constantly telling myself it’s God will, not mine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Biggest smile moment—the finished album</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Biggest fan—my Mom. Every time I would come home from the studio with another recorded track and play it for her, she would say, “Oh! That’s my favorite!” And I mean every time. Every song.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Lightning round #2……through <state w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Brittany</place></state>’s eyes……one word:</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I listen to a lot of Ingrid Michaelson, Missy Higgins, Amos Lee, Jon McLaughlin, Adele, Sara Bareilles, Jason Reeves, Needtobreathe, oh the list goes on. I listen to alot of film composers too. Sorry, that wasn’t a one word answer. I’ll try harder.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Favorite musical instrument (s)? </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">There’s something about a cello that just melts my insides.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Favorite pet? </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">When I was little? Do Gigapets count? Or beany babies? Or furbies? Can you tell I grew up in the 90’s? I’m not doing so well with this whole one word answer thing, am I?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Favorite food? </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I’ve been struggling with several food intolerances, so my variety is limited. I haven’t had a birthday cake for years, but this year I found a recipe online that is completely gluten free, lactose free, and uses beans instead of flour. I know, sounds gross. But it was delicious!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I love performing and sharing my music so much that I can get a little too excited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can tell I’m excited if I’m talking fast, or my voice is quivering, or if I’m breathless. I don’t really get stage fright though. I wish I had a stage fright cure I could tell you, like jumping jacks while spinning in circles or drinking water upside down while humming the national anthem. But I got nothing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I’m not sure if Concordia likes that I’m doing all this, but they seem to be tolerating it. Either that, or they are kind of confused why I’m doing such an extensive project. I think normally, students will just write a term paper and call it a day. Only Music majors have what they call “Senior Recitals.” Hopefully future Humanities majors will take this opportunity and do something that will help them in their career after graduation, whether it’s in the arts or not. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I directed and edited Rainbows On My Shoulders. It was supposed to have a home-made video feel to it. But for Honey Harmony Bee, I worked with a film student named Hoku Brown. I came up with ideas, organized the shoots, drew out the story, and Hoku was in charge of filming and editing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">My whole senior year has been devoted to the production of this album. These songs tell a story about a part of my life when I was struggling against my worst symptoms, and how I finally found hope, joy and love. I’ve spent a lot of time and money designing the album artwork, including backstories for each song so the listener can follow my journey. So yes, I’m excited to share my work. I’m overflowing with excitement!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Pure skill from Kenny James Gohn on guitar, Howard McBride on bass, Paul Nguyen on piano, Stephen Amsler on drums, Robyn Marie Cornish on ukelele and back up vocals, and Gretchen Sheetz on backup vocals. It’s one thing to write music by oneself, and it’s another to hear that music brought to life by other musicians. It’s truly magical. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Learn the most you can about the music business. Not necessarily specifics, but at least get an idea of what you’re getting yourself into. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Passing my classes and graduating college. </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/327501783940012/" target="_blank"><state w:st="on"><place w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Brittany</span></place></state><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">’s Debut Concert</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OaGQ4f4diI&feature=plcp&context=C3fecfb6UDOEgsToPDskLiwlzvDfrxdKHPQUqK3rR_" target="_blank">Rainbows On My Shoulders</a></span></div>
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Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-60650568978224002092012-02-07T22:49:00.000-08:002012-02-07T22:49:41.927-08:00SMASH……. well the pilot is!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">If you’ve ever dreamed about being a star on a stage………ANY stage. This show is for you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Well cast, well written, well acted and yep… WELL SUNG.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pilot is a “glimpse” of the process……from both sides (Actor vs. Casting/Producers).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">BRAVO…………..<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope the best is yet to come……</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Monday 10/9 NBC</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.nbc.com/smash/" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: x-large;">SMASH</span></a><span style="color: yellow; font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></div>Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-55964690354159469202012-02-03T22:33:00.000-08:002012-02-03T22:34:48.449-08:00KNOWLEDGE IS POWER................. SO IS YOUR VOTE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUIgJvT3Tl3kNkwMvbjI_BopQR4u9UHVYlDIYE7adZY2_pmiltdDxufZRcXDzIjUvB31dQ2ZdNWU9My8Mhq4w3Tik7LOoqVyD-3MQv1vZLv_z4QStwd3rTHysgqlY0mq8tVJ2iGNv3l0/s1600/SAGAFTRA_logo.jpg" /></div><br />
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</div><div align="left"># # #tfl</div>Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-52108567844989171292012-02-03T11:15:00.000-08:002012-02-03T11:15:58.311-08:00A little light reading this weekend...............<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With TAX season upon us I thought I'd see if I could better understand what I may or may not itemize/deduct. So this weekend I dive into:</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><strong>NEW TAX GUIDE (2012 Edition)</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><strong>for Writers, Artists, Performers & Other Creative People</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><strong>by Peter Jason Riley, CPA</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Then on Monday I'll call and schedule my annual appointment with my CPA!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"># # #tfl</span></div>Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-75947074430661965942012-02-03T11:02:00.000-08:002012-02-03T11:17:06.519-08:00AFTRA UPDATES MERGER LINKS<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">NATIONAL UPDATE!</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">February 2012</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dear AFTRA Members:</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">We apologize for the previous flash that had incorrect links to the merger documents.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">As you know, merger referendum ballots are scheduled to be mailed on or about Feb. 27 – but all members of both unions now have access to the complete merger documents online. Full printed merger documents will also be mailed to each voter along with the referendum ballot, which will be due for return on March 30. This will give each member ample time to make a thoughtful and well-informed decision. Please click the below links to view the SAG-AFTRA Merger Agreement, SAG-AFTRA Constitution and the P&H&R Feasibility Report.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Merger ballots will be sent on Feb. 27, 2012</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;"><a href="http://www.aftra.com/documents/Merger_Agreement_Final_Approved_120131a.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE SAG-AFTRA MERGER AGREEMENT.</a></span></strong></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;"><a href="http://www.aftra.com/documents/Constitution_Final_Approved_120131.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE SAG-AFTRA CONSTITUTION.</a></span></strong></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;"><a href="http://www.aftra.com/documents/Feasibility_Report.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE P&H&R FEASIBILITY REPORT.</a></span></strong></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">As a reminder, watch for the launch of the new joint website to provide members all the information they will want to consider before casting their votes. The website will include complete merger details, FAQs, and a comprehensive calendar of events to alert members nationwide to informational meetings and other opportunities for learning about the plan. Watch your email later this week for details of the website launch.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"># # #tfl</span></div>Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-68248944644032079932012-02-02T21:17:00.000-08:002012-02-03T11:17:44.966-08:00SHAPE THE FUTURE OF YOUR UNION: Featuring Ken Howard (SAG President), Roberta Reardon (AFTRA President)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRdClWBPE12bCXScAzuCoHIfIwa05NiaYnTXQti0rULVQhx5uaFMolqurgS0s9a5yvChuJfsFleRrTuQclqpVMovG0Hcl5ioNFmQ77HJML9V0mpnzOsscvV0l0zjXqW2mUYZm9jGD7SY/s1600/oneunion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRdClWBPE12bCXScAzuCoHIfIwa05NiaYnTXQti0rULVQhx5uaFMolqurgS0s9a5yvChuJfsFleRrTuQclqpVMovG0Hcl5ioNFmQ77HJML9V0mpnzOsscvV0l0zjXqW2mUYZm9jGD7SY/s1600/oneunion.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Los Angeles</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>February 9, 2012</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>7pm-9pm</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">IMPORTANT SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE<br />
Shape the Future of Your Union: </span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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Learn More about the Proposed Merger of SAG and AFTRA<br />
Featuring</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;"> SAG National President Ken Howard</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;">AFTRA National President Roberta Reardon</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;">SAG Secretary-Treasurer Amy Aquino</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;">SAG 1st VP Ned Vaughn</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;">AFTRA 2nd National VP Gabrielle Carteris</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">All paid-up AFTRA and SAG members in good standing are urged to attend an important educational/informational meeting in Los Angeles to learn the facts and impact of the merger. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Jan. 27 and 28, the national boards of SAG and AFTRA overwhelmingly approved the merger agreement to form one union. <u>Now the decision is in your hands</u>. Ballots will be mailed on Feb. 27 to all eligible AFTRA and SAG members to vote on this historic change for your union. Learn the facts, so that you can cast an informed vote.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SAG and AFTRA informational meeting to discuss the terms of the proposed SAG-AFTRA new union.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;">When:</span></strong> <strong>Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012<br />
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. </strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;">Where:</span></strong> <strong>Museum Square Building (AFTRA and SAG Headquarters) <br />
5757 Wilshire Blvd. Promenade, Lobby Level<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90036</strong><u>Parking will be validated.</u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There will be time for Q&A, so please bring your questions. Please note that members of both unions will have two votes. Informational materials contained in the referendum packet are also available on the SAG and AFTRA websites. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;">The meeting is only open to paid-up AFTRA and SAG members in good standing. </span></strong>Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG AND AFTRA MEMBERS, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD (paid thru April 30, 2012) FOR ADMITTANCE.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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# # #tfl</div></div>Tom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841314395432165332.post-14988980922493326162012-02-02T14:32:00.000-08:002012-02-02T14:33:26.691-08:00ANALYSIS: SAG and AFTRA Unveil Merger Documents<h2> </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_xFixf_bJtNwhkqRxvWm7RhnsMWIIFG-DFiT_s8nXZVaNaKJ0v3AMU21DRhRe_De6HUn_DUtYG8bi3CPUVmS93yjxiaBsL7AcGvUQ9xBp25JudZrKcMp9oYsl7Da23BbIz9nxJEGoknc/s1600/ExtraExtra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_xFixf_bJtNwhkqRxvWm7RhnsMWIIFG-DFiT_s8nXZVaNaKJ0v3AMU21DRhRe_De6HUn_DUtYG8bi3CPUVmS93yjxiaBsL7AcGvUQ9xBp25JudZrKcMp9oYsl7Da23BbIz9nxJEGoknc/s1600/ExtraExtra.jpg" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.backstage.com/bso/news-and-features-features/analysis-sag-and-aftra-unveil-merger-documents-1006061352.story" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">ANALYSIS: SAG and AFTRA Unveil Merger Documents</span></a></h2>SOURCE: BACKSTAGETom F. Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10491264162405810686noreply@blogger.com0