Valentine’s Day Songs You Love to Love
Woodland Hills, CA (PRWEB) January 17, 2006
Scott G, who records as The G-Man (http://www.gmanmusic.com), has published his 3rd article on the strange tales of how well-known songs came to be written and recorded.
Entitled “Songs You Love to Love,” the article focuses on love songs that have the power to melt the hardest heart. “These are beautiful tunes with emotional lyrics,” G-Man says, “but the stories of their creation are often odd and sometimes funny.”
Surprising facts divulged in the article about these well-known songs include:
“Unchained Melody” was written 19 years before it was first recorded, but then received an Oscar nomination and hit the charts 4 times by 4 different artists in 1 year. (And the Righteous Brothers’ hit the top of the charts with it 3 times.)
One of the most-requested love songs, “I Will Always Love You,” is not a love song at all, but Dolly Parton’s gentle farewell to her former writing partner, Porter Wagoner.
One famous love song has been recorded by nearly 700 artists.
“Cherish” is often played at wedding receptions, yet is actually a song about unrequited love.
An instantly recognized love song from 1971 was written 14 years earlier and has been recorded by artists as varied as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Celine Dion, Mel Torme, Isaac Hayes, George Michael, and Roberta Flack.
The complete story is available at:
Ezinearticles:
http://ezinearticles.com/?id=111938
Searchwarp:
http://searchwarp.com/swa29725.htm
Scott G owns G-Man Music & Radical Radio (http://www.gmanmusic.com) where he writes, produces, voices, and composes music for radio commercials. As The G-Man, he has albums on Delvian Records and iTunes, is a member of NARAS (the Grammy organization), and a writer for Immedia Wire Service and MusicDish.
Scott G (The G-Man) is available for phone interviews. Contact G-Man Music, immedia @ pacbell.net, 818-223-8486.
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A Real Life Fairy Godmother
Sherman Oaks, CA (PRWEB) June 16, 2007
Isabella’s passion for fashion, runway shows and her expertise in glamorous coming of age celebrations, inspired her to launch BellaQuinceanera.com and Be15.com, online resources for Quinceañeras and Sweet Sixteen celebrants and their families, based out of Los Angeles, California.
Isabella has been dubbed “The Fairy Godmother of Quinceañeras” by the Latin media. She has advised, MTV, Teen magazine and the Sundance Film Festival winning movie, Quinceañera. Recently Isabella served as the expert for Walt Disney World’s “Quinceañera, a dream come true” the first ever Spanish lenguage event held by Disney, honoring 15 Quinceañeras from across the United States and Puerto Rico.
The quinceañera market has reached critical mass. The 2000 Census counted 1.5 million Hispanic girls ages 10-14. Looking toward the future, nearly a third (29.4 percent) of Hispanics are under the age of 15, compared to only 21.1 percent in the U.S. population, according to a 2004 Census estimate. Los Angeles County has 4.6 million Hispanics, the most of any county in the nation. In the Los Angeles DMA (Designated Market Area for advertising media), there are about 190,000 Hispanic female teens between the ages of 12 and 14, according to Census estimates. “Approximately 65 percent to 70 percent of these girls reside in households whose heads of household are foreign born or Spanish dominant, which would be the households that would be most likely to carry on the tradition. Hispanic families spend a bundle to make the quinceañera memorable for their little princess. The minimum for a do-it-herself quinceañera can start at $ 5,000, but for upscale families the price can escalate to the $ 200,000 to $ 300,000 range.
Isabella is a sort of aunt to Quinceañeras. She is the “Madrina of advice”, representing ALL the madrinas. Through her websites, she offers both free advice and planning information as well as an online store where all the items for the celebration are available. From princess dresses to shoes and accessories, party supplies and customized items. The exquisite merchandise is personally hand picked by Isabella from around the world, all the while collecting valuable information and ideas to share with her online database of mothers and daughters, who are planning this special once in a lifetime family affair. It offers something for everyone and every aspect of the event.
Isabella began her career modeling and acting at the tender age of 12. Her event-planning experience began when she produced her own Quinceañera. As a fashion model and as former Miss Dominican Republic, Isabella has traveledextensively as a representative of her native country in numerous International beauty, fashion and business events, such as, The National Great Bridal Expo, International Women Society, International Immigrants Foundation in NYC. Isabella is the Creator/Executive Producer of the International Women Embassadress Pageant, a parade of National costumes from around the world held at the United Nations.
In the early nineties, Isabella was the Spanish spokes person for Top 40 radio station Z-100 in NYC, making event appearances along side the on air personalities. In 1992 she was voted one of Revlon’s Unforgettable Women. Since then Isabella has appeared in numerous television commercials, has been a television talk show host and her most recent acting credits include ER, Nip/Tuck and Days Of Our Lives.
Isabella is passioned about her birth land, the Dominican Republic. She is seeks opportunities to bring growth, health and education home. In 2006, along with her husband Marty Wall, Isabella co-authored “Chasing Rubi” The truth about Porfirio Rubirosa, the prolific Dominican Playboy-diplomat. The couple are founders of Someone Cares International, a not for profit organization benefiting needy children in the Dominican Republic. Mission Laughs comedy supporting and entertaining the homeless from, Union Rescue Mission, Los Angeles Mission and San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission.
Isabella is the only nationally registered Quinceañera expert. She is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Screen Actors Guild, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the National Latino Business Women. She has been acknowledged by The City of Los Angeles and the Girl Scouts for her leadership role in encouraging girls to stay in school and plan their Quinceañera on a budget. She is currently in partnership with BBC Worldwide to create and develop a reality television show about Quinceañeras. Isabella is a contributor to Hearst Corporation providing content related to Quinceañeras and is in the process of writing a second book.
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Getting into dating shape – Tips on Tiptoeing back onto the dating scene.
(PRWEB) June 16, 2004
Not much can get the stomach squirming as that all-important first date. Especially if you havenÂt dated in a while and are going out with someone you might like to see again. No matter what, donÂt take it, or yourself, for granted. For a first date to go smoothly, you have to prepare.
Why? Simply put, first appearances make huge impressions. If you are setting up the date and have no concrete plans, or if you arrive at your destination then are at a loss for words, your date will not be impressed. And rightfully so. The act of dating implies social interaction between two people. So be prepared to carry out your end of that obligation.
Think ahead of time about conversations youÂd like to have. Run through some topics that interest you, from your work, family and hobbies to current events. This isnÂt to say you should be able to give a dissertation about the impact of Bedouin tribes on Iraqi politics. But people usually want the people theyÂre seeing to be reasonably well-rounded. And chatting easily about headline news as well as why you like golf (or crochet, or traveling, or gardening, etc.) increases the comfort level of both parties.
Just as you should be prepared to chat, also be ready to listen. ÂThe best conversationalists are good listeners, says Paul Falzone, CEO of The Right One and Together Dating, the worldÂs largest dating service. ÂListening closely, and asking pertinent questions about what your date is talking about, shows you care. You and your date should be talking about things that interest you. If itÂs important to your date, then you owe the courtesy of listening well. Besides, you can score some big points by being truly interested.Â
Falzone also says itÂs imperative to play it straight on a first date. ÂActing or carrying on false pretenses will surely backfire with the person who is just getting to know you, he says. ÂBe yourself, be honest, be sincere. That doesnÂt mean donÂt have fun. Having fun together is what dating is all about. Just donÂt try to be someone or something youÂre not. That will backfire every time.Â
Both parties should understand what the date is to entail. An invitation to go out to dinner does not mean having a picnic in the park. And different restaurants imply different attire, so mention the restaurant by name when planning a date. An outfit just right for JerryÂs Wild Irish Saloon would likely be inappropriate for dinner at the Ritz. Being under- or over-dressed can be embarrassing. And whoever does the inviting should plan to do the paying. On subsequent dates you might want to trade off on expenses. Talk about it. Finances are part of your reality, so be up front about what you can  and canÂt  afford.
And donÂt feel you have to stick by the old dating standard of dinner and a movie, Falzone says. Be creative, if moderately so. Cliff climbing is a bit extreme for a first time out. But viewing a gallery opening and reception for a local artist might be just the thing. Or taking in a comedy production by a nearby repertory company (nothing too heavy until you know your dateÂs likes and dislikes) could precede cocktails or coffee at a café.
ÂOne of the keys to successful dating is being courteous, Falzone says. ÂConfirm your date, be on time and conclude it comfortably. If you want to see each other again, great. If not, thatÂs OK too  not every date leads to another. Go into it with no expectations, and be sure to end it on a polite note.Â
Unlike in the movies and on TV, not every date ends with a kiss. ÂA kiss should be meant for someone you care about and is not automatic on first dates, Falzone says. ÂA warm smile, a lingering look or a meaningful handshake with a sincere Âthank you each says you had a good time. And they plant the seed of future discovery while keeping the interested party intrigued. ItÂs OK to move slowly. The ideal date leads to more dates and increasing interest in each other. Where that leads is up to you.Â
Finding Love from Sea to Shining Sea
The merger of The Right One® with national franchises of Together® created the worldÂs largest introduction service. The alliance is a marriage of convenience for clients  offering a more consistent product, a greater number of potentially compatible mates and more flexibility in transferring memberships to another geographic region.
Today, with an ambitious plan to open 12-24 new offices a year, Together and The Right One have more than 125,000 members  many of whom have their memberships on hold while they take the time to explore a successful relationship. With more than 500 employees, Together® and The Right One® gross more than $ 45 million a year in revenue.
ROMANTIC LOCATIONS
The Right One has offices and affiliates located throughout the United States, including: California (San Diego), Colorado (Colorado Springs, Denver), Florida (Boca, Tampa), Georgia (Atlanta), Hawaii (Honolulu), Illinois (Chicago, Springfield, Peoria, Rockford, Downers Grove and Bloomington), Iowa (Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Bettendorf), Nebraska (Omaha and Lincoln), New Hampshire (Bedford), New Jersey (Cherry Hill and Hackensack), Massachusetts (Hingham, Chestnut Hill, Shrewsbury and Woburn), Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Monroeville), Rhode Island (Warwick), Wisconsin (Madison, Appleton and Milwaukee), and Texas (Dallas and Austin).
North American locations and affiliates of Together are located in: California (Encino, Irvine and Los Angeles), Florida (Palm Beach), Indiana (Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis and South Bend), Kansas (Wichita and Kansas City), Louisiana (New Orleans), Maryland (Columbia and Frederick), Minnesota (Minneapolis), Nevada (Reno), New Hampshire (Hooksett, Nashua, Portsmouth and Salem), New Jersey (Bridgewater, Clark, Colts Neck and Lawrenceville), Ohio (Cincinnati), Pennsylvania (Mechanicsburg and Doylestown), South Carolina (Greenville), South Dakota (Sioux Falls), Texas (Dallas, San Antonio, Beaumont and Houston), and Virginia (Falls Church).
For more information about The Right One and Together Dating and Together Dating, please visit their websites at http://www.therightone.com and http://www.togetherdating.com, or call
(800) 348-DATE (3283).
(EditorÂs note: For interviews with the colorful and articulate Paul A. Falzone, CEO of The Right One and Together Dating and author of a recent book on the history of dating, please contact Steve Dubin, PR Works, at (781) 878-9533, or by e-mail at sdubin@prworkzone.com).
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