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This recently landed in my inbox and I almost deleted it -- and then thought I should probably pass it along just in case.
Hi there!
I'm a Casting Director for one of the four major TV
networks and we're searching for a committed couple to
be on our pilot. Hopefully if the pilot goes well,
we'll have a ton of episodes to cast for. What we need
specifically is a committed couple(yet to be
married)with a "conflict" between the Son in-law to be
and the Mother in-law to be. This is a very common
situation, as we have found a great deal of good
couples. However, their situations were not ideal for
the show. We are offering a $1,000.00 reward for
references to a couple that gets on the show. Each
couple that gets on our show is also awarded Generous
Compensation$$! Enough that it would pay for a Grand
wedding. If you have an email list that you use for
advertisement, we will be willing to mention your
business in our show credits(if we get a couple from
your list). If you cannot lend the email list maybe
you can send our "blurb" about the show out with an
email blast? Either way, if we get a couple through
you, we give you the $1,000. I cannot reveal the
actual network except by phone. If you aren't too busy
maybe you can call us? Thank you kindly!
My office # is 323-802-0589.
Office hours:Mon-Fri, 9:00AM-7:00PM Pacific Time
Regards,
Jon D. Slay
Manager of Submissions
Casting Director & Research
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My favorite press release of the week
Hope you're having a nice day! Thought you'd be interested in some really
cool stats pulled from Close-Up's latest survey regarding weddings.
Scroll down to find out answers to the following steamy questions:
-Does your wedding date have wandering eyes?
-How many people have witnessed an entirely inappropriate wedding kiss?
-What type of wedding guest is most likely to hook-up at a wedding?
If you have any questions or would like additional information/materials,
please feel free to reach me at (973) 316-1665 or via e-mail. Also, if
you'd like tubes of Close-Up red gel or freshening mint gel, just let me
know!
Thanks!
-Jill
Jill A. Kleiner
Coyne Public Relations
14 Walsh Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054
ph. 973.316.1665
fax 973.316.6568
mobile 908.309.2925
YOU MAY NOW KISS THE ... BRIDESMAIDS?
New Close-Up Survey Gives the Low-Down on Wedding Hook-Ups
Princeton, NJ - It's tradition to kiss the bride during the nuptials, but
what about the bridesmaids? Weddings are not just romantic occasions for
the bride and groom. According to the "Kiss and Tell" survey by Close-Up
Toothpaste, 58 percent of wedding attendees admitting to celebrating a
little romance of their own by sharing a smooch with another at a wedding.
"Weddings make us all feel warm inside, which is why couples, and even
singles, are anxious to have someone to kiss at a wedding," said Michael
Christian, kissing expert [ED NOTE: Who knew there were kissing experts? And how do you become one?] and author of The Art of Kissing. "When you see
people around you in love, you want to be in love too, and are likely to
express your feelings through kissing."
Psychological Profile of Wedding Kissers
The Close-Up survey, conducted by Directive Analytics, revealed that five
main factors might determine whether a person is likely to kiss at a
wedding, including:
· Age
Out of men and women aged 30 to 34, a romantic 7 out of 10 admitted that
they love kissing at weddings.
· Confidence in Kissing Ability
Approximately 60 percent of people who boast "good kisser" status and deem
themselves "affectionate," will make out at a wedding.
· Marital Status
Perhaps witnessing a couple taking their vows evokes a spark as old romantic
feelings are renewed. In fact, those currently or previously married have
double the chance of kissing than their single counterparts.
· Gender Bender
It's official - men enjoy French kissing more than women - nearly 60 percent
of men enjoy a slip of the tongue, while approximately only half of the
female species concur.
· Experimentation
Those curious about their sexuality at a young age may feel more comfortable
making out. Someone who kisses at age 15 or younger has a whopping 61
percent chance of locking lips at a wedding.
Wandering Eyes
Many people believe weddings to be a great hook-up spot for singles.
Unfortunately, the survey revealed your date might have his or her eye on
someone else! In fact, approximately one-tenth of respondents confessed to
making out with someone other than their date. Nearly 10 percent of those
cheating kissers said that the romantic moment went on to further develop
into long-term relationships.
No need to worry though, if you are on the arm of a bridal party member.
The study showed only 8 percent of people ever made out with someone in the
wedding party.
Making Out at the Altar
Some people consider weddings to be sacred, formal events, while others
prefer laid-back affairs. It's no surprise that opinions regarding altar
kissing etiquette greatly differ. Thirty-two percent of respondents have
witnessed what they view as an "inappropriate" kiss during the bride and
groom's nuptials. Approximately one-third of those onlookers stared in
horror, while the remaining two-thirds thought it was sweet and forgave the
bride and groom's lusty lip lock.
Kissing Mentality
Half of the married respondents fondly remember their kiss at the altar to
be passionate. Although many people were able to relax and live in the
moment during the wedding ceremony, the other half remained conservative.
Thirty-seven percent opted for a quick peck and smile for the cameras. An
uptight minority (14 percent) totally tensed up during the kiss, feeling
uncomfortable in their loved ones' gaze.
For more information on getting up close, visit www.closeup.com.
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I'm sorry I've been MIA. I'm not sure why I'm not a good blogger, other than the usual time excuse. I think it's partly that I work online all day so when I'm home, the last thing I want to do is climb on the computer. But as always -- even if I'm not "here" on the blog or on the boards, I am here. And I always want to hear from you. Fan mail, complaints, thoughts, concerns. Send 'em on.
posted by Elise at 4:36 PM
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Wanted: Indiegrooms
[a request from an IB fan and Kvetcher]
I am writing a book, tentatively titled "The Engaged Groom," which will be released by a division of Harper Collins this winter. The book will be a groom's guide to weddings for the modern man, and hopes to elevate the discourse beyond the typical themes found in other guides. "All grooms are clueless," and "Step out of the way and just let the bride do everything" are not sentiments you'll find in my book. I'm currently searching for thoughts and opinions from grooms on wedding planning. Knowing that brides today are busy - just as busy as their grooms - with work and other responsibilities, how did the grooms step up to help out? Was there a particular area where the groom felt more inclined to get involved? (For example, as the cook in our relationship, I took over much of the registry from my bride.) What frustrated him, what excited him, and what parts of the traditional wedding did he and his bride decide to either change, keep the same, or throw out all together?
On many websites, women are very vocal about their thoughts on wedding planning and all its absurdities and joys. I'd like to give voice to the men! I post regular questions for grooms at www.planetgordon.com. I'm hoping to compile the best statements from guys for inclusion in my book.
Many thanks to the IndieBride community for its support.
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In honor of Valentines Day, here's some food for thought from the New York Times. First, a history of the holiday from one of my favorite academics, Stephanie Coonz. And an equally interesting if depressing piece by Judith Warner about how our obsession with our children gets in the way of our romantic relationships.
Now, go eat some chocolate.
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A request from an author
I'm writing a book about the bridal industry. I'll be looking at how the
industry makes a profit and the techniques and manipulations used to eke out
every possible dollar from brides and grooms. Some of the topics I'll be
covering are: the wedding surplus (how vendors in the business will charge
more for a wedding than for a party that's just the same but not a wedding),
hidden costs, marketing techniques that border on emotional blackmail, and
how vendors in the business take advantage of the fact that most brides and
grooms have never thrown a wedding before and therefore don't know what to
expect. If you have ideas, stories, or just want to vent, please email me
at katie_hustead@hotmail.com. Thanks,
Indiebrides!
-Katie
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Hi Indiemoms,
A reporter friend of mine is working on an article about the pressure to
stay thin and gorgoeus while pregnant. She is particulary interested in
talking to New Yorkers who are themselves feeling a little taken aback,
undone by how much they're thinking about this. If you have anything to say
on this topic, can you email me (Lori@indiebride.com)? Thanks!
Lori
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New photos of Carlos!
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A journalist friend of mine is looking for Indiebrides to interview for an article she's working on... Here is her request:
I'm a journalist looking for women who had private (even secret) marriage ceremonies before their big formal weddings -- whether for practical or romantic reasons. For example, someone who ran off to Vegas with their fiancee in order to alleviate some of the emotional stress of planning their 400 person wedding; but then had the wedding anyway. Or someone who got married in a courthouse a year before their formal wedding, in order to get on their fiancee's insurance plan.
Please email me at janellebrownie@hotmail.com with your stories!
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A note to Kvetchers:
Recently, we were asked by an anonymous user to remove one of her posts for personal reasons. Our rule -- and we will shortly post more notices to this effect in Kvetch itself -- is that anonymous posts cannot be altered. Users should remember that while the "anonymous" tag confers a certain amount of privacy, the boards are public and any information you share can and will be read by many people.
As always, registered users can edit their posts any way they want.
Thanks. And if you have any questions or concerns about this please send me an email.
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Carlos Miles Kanter
February 29, 2004
8lbs, 2 oz
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