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#Giveaway ~ $150 Wall Decals GC from Evgie.com ~ Open to Canada & US ~ Ends July 3rd~!!

2013-06-14T08:00:00.000-04:00

Evgie and Ev are the expertise in digital illustration, interior decoration and wall decals design behind Evgie.com. They grew up drawing from early childhood and loved it so much it became their profession. EVGIE Studio was started in 2010 and pretty soon became a full time career.

Wall decals are easy to apply, easy to remove, easy to tailor to a specific wall or surface. It is very easy with the wall decals to take a plain unexciting room and transform it into a jungle or safari, forest or friendly animals, outer space or the ocean. We all want these rooms for our little ones to spark their imaginations. Evgie.com helps to make the decorating easy, fun, and simple!

They offer handmade large and small vinyl wall stickers with designs and ideas for kids’ and grown-up’s rooms. So if you would like to make your living room have a custom family photo tree.......you can! EVGIE Studio also specializes in producing customized wall decal designs. They will create a personal design just for you that reflects the ideas you have in mind. They will tailor it to fit your unique space!

Right now you can also grab FREE shipping in the US and Canada using the code: FreeSHP

One lucky person will receive $150 Credit to Evgie.com

You can also find EVGIE on Etsy

This giveaway is hosted by Baby Costcutters and Giveaway Booster

Giveaway ends July 3, 2013, at 11:59pm, open to US and Canada residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. MAD MOOSE MAMA is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. This event was organized by Baby Costcutters and Giveaway Booster please contact tina@babycostcutters.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

Sumner Fun #Giveaway ~ Open to US Only ~ Ends June 24th~!!

2013-06-11T22:02:00.003-04:00

Summer Fun Giveaway Event

Organized by: Mom to Bed by 8

OH MY GOSHES~!!! Can you believe that there are going to be FIVE winners...like WOWOWOW...good lucks to each and everyone who enters...and have fun this summer~!!!

Prize Package Includes:

Skywalker Bounce-N-Learn Trampoline
Your little ones will love to get their bounce on in the Skywalker Trampolines 5-ft. Seaside Adventure Bouncer, which features a fun ocean theme and excellent bouncing capability. This fun bouncer offers a steel frame construction, woven jump mat with numbers, dual zipper enclosure. It's recommended for children 6-8 years of age and has a weight capacity of up to 100-pounds. Kids will love to jump and play as the secure elastic stretch bands provide bouncing fun.

Intex 10' x 30" Metal Frame Swimming Pool
Easy to set up, this Intex 10' x 30" Metal Frame Pool is supported by strong, durable steel frames, which are powder coated for rust resistance and beauty. Triple strong, super-tough laminated sidewalls of the Intex Metal Frame Swimming Pool are reinforced with an all-around band to keep frame legs firmly in place. For clean, refreshing water, connect the new economical and environmentally friendly Krystal Clear Cartridge Filter Pump. The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter is an added safety feature that shuts off the pump if electrical current is exposed to water.

Glenmeadow 6-Piece Folding Patio Dining Set with Umbrella
The Glenmeadow 6-Piece Patio Dining Set comes with four chairs that fold flat for storage, a glass-top table and an umbrella that is easy to open and close. This patio dining set with umbrella is covered in 100-percent outdoor furniture sling fabric that is UV-rated fade-resistant and constructed of durable, powder-coated steel. Each chair of this patio dining set with umbrella holds up to 200 lbs and comes with a safety lock feature. The table is tempered glass and scratch resistant. Your folding dining set cleans easily with soap and water.

Flexible Flyer Swing Free Metal Swing Set
The Flexible Flyer Swing Free Metal Swing Set will provide backyard fun all summer long. This swing set allows your kids to play and get some exercise at the same time. It comes with four different activities that can keep up to six kids busy and active. The sturdy, steel frame of this backyard swing set is built to last and can have parents feeling confident that their kids are safe. The swings, trapeze swing, air glider and slide provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun.

20" Huffy Rock It Boys' Bike
The Huffy Rock It 20" Boys' Bike has just what he needs to have a great adventure. It has a quick adjustable seat post for your growing teen and the padded seat is fully decorated with the logo on it. The heavy duty steel black frame makes it sturdy, durable, and stylish. A single speed bicycle in black and blazing orange, it is fully equipped with coaster brakes for instant control while racing at high speeds. The attractive orange blast handlebars and rich black pedals with orange blast 28-spoke rims add to its trendy look. This steel frame bicycle is easy to assemble and includes the instruction manual.

Thank you to each reader who is taking the time to visit, read and entering to win this amazing summer fun prize package. Please take a moment to also visit our lovely co-hosts whom without them great things such as these would not be possible: 365 Things to Do In Southwest Florida, Celebrate Woman Today, My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life, Coupons In Motion, The Stuff of Success, Budget Earth and Baby Costcutters.

Five lucky people will win! Each receiving one of the following: Skywalker Bounce-N-Learn Trampoline, Intex 10' x 30" Metal Frame Swimming Pool, Glenmeadow 6-Piece Folding Patio Dining Set with Umbrella, Flexible Flyer Swing Free Metal Swing Set & 20" Huffy Rock It Boys' Bike!

Giveaway ends June 24th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck.

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. MAD MOOSE MAMA is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

#Opportunity ~ #FREE Seven Siblings Baby Carrier~!!

2013-06-11T21:23:00.000-04:00

Seven Slings wants to give you a promo code for a free baby carrier (a $48 value) HERE.

The promo code is “ENBABY”. Go HERE , click on ‘Shop Now”, select any baby carrier you would like.

Be sure to go to the sizing page so that you can get the right size carrier for you.

Once you have selected your size, you will automatically be directed to the “shopping bag” where you can enter the promo code “ENBABY “ .

This promo code will take 100% off of the baby carrier purchase and all you are required to pay are the shipping fees.

You can use the code more than once- simply open a new browser window to do so.

Due to it’s nature, this offer can’t last long , so order soon!

Who's That Behind Those Foster Grant Sunglasses~?!?

2013-06-11T21:12:00.001-04:00

As the original sunglasses manufacturer, Foster Grant has a long, storied history that dates back to 1919. Just check out the huge array of styles designed to meet all of your needs: Fashionable sunglasses, classic styles, driving sunglasses, polarized sunglasses or sporty sunglasses. In fact, nobody sells more sunglasses in the world than Foster Grant.

Every pair of Foster Grant sunglasses is equipped with MaxBlock™ 100% UVA-UVB lens protection.

Every pair is made from lightweight, durable materials, built for quality and value. Take a few minutes to explore the site and see why Foster Grant is the most loved, most trusted brand in eyewear.

Then go have some fun in the sun!

Click on the banner or the link to explore Foster Grants groovy selections!!

#Opportunity ~ Qello ~ 7 Day Free Trial~!!!

2013-06-11T21:00:00.000-04:00

Qello's library of concert films and music documentaries span the spectrum of genres from the 1920s to today.

From Frank Sinatra to Jay-Z, Qello is the ultimate source for the live music experience.

With Qello, music enthusiasts can relive the concerts they loved, see the shows they always wanted to experience, and discover artists they might never have seen.

Grab your FREE trial today~!!

#Win #SpaceWarriors Blu~Ray Combo Pack ~ Open to US/Canada ~ Ends June 25th ~ #WaldenFamilyTheater

2013-06-11T20:53:00.000-04:00

How Spacey Are You?

Are you a Space Warrior? Do you use the stars to navigate your journeys instead of the map function on your smartphone?

Take this quiz to find out whether you're destined to orbit the cosmos or whether you're happiest living here on this planet.

Mad Moose Mama is VERY pleased to offer you an opportunity to win your VERY own copy of this Family Friendly Classic...all you have to do is answer the mandatory question by doing the quiz above and letting us all know how Space Savvy you truly are~!! Have fun and GOOD GROOVY LUCKS~!!

About Space Warriors:
Six highly skilled teenagers are handpicked to be part of a summer space camp competition at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. As the competition heats up, the kids have no idea that their ultimate challenge will be to solve a life or death crisis aboard the International Space Station as the world anxiously watches.

Starring: Thomas Horn, Danny Glover, Josh Lucas, Dermot Mulroney, Mira Sorvino and Booboo Stewart.

Space Warriors Official Website: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/spacewarriors

And to go along with the show is the Space Warriors Blog App where you can do the following:

Win a Family Trip to Space Camp - Watch Space Warriors on the Hallmark Channel May 31 at 8/7C for the secret keyword, then enter it for a chance to win a family trip to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Space Camp.
How Spacey Are You? Quiz - Take this quiz to find out whether you are destined to orbit the cosmos or whether you are happiest here on the planet.
Prepare for Blast-off! Space Warriors Viewing Guide - Check off the boxes as you watch Space Warriors for the most spectacular, spaciest experience.

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**I received no monetary value for posting this giveaway...Walden Family Theater is responsible for all prizes and is sponsoring this giveaway~!! **

Ottawa Folk Festival ~ September 4th ~ 8th, 2013~!!

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Neil Young & Crazy Horse * Vampire Weekend * Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell * Kendrick Lamar * Patti Smith & Her Band * The Avett Brothers * The Sheepdogs * Colin Meloy * The Wailers * World Party * Carolina Chocolate Drops * Hey Ocean! * Shad * David Lindley * Hayden * And Many More…

Tickets will be open to the public for purchase on Saturday, June 15. Wristbands are online-only, but other tickets will be available at outlets listed below, in addition to www.capitaltickets.ca.

Both wristbands provide general admission to 5 dates of music, including all headliners listed above, set amidst the stunning beauty of Hog's Back Park in autumn. A can't-miss experience!

The Adult Festival Wristband is transferable and can be shared with multiple individuals on separate dates. The YOUTH Festival Wristband is non-transferable and must be worn for the duration of the festival. Youths must be under 22 on opening night (Sept. 4, 2013) to be eligible for this pricing.

Relax & Refresh #Giveaway~!! Open to US Only ~ Ends June 25th~!!

2013-06-10T00:01:00.001-04:00

Another groovy great giveaway being offered to my wonderful readers...all you have to do is enter...and may the luck fall where it does...hehe

Hosted by:

A Lucky Ladybug

and

A Ladybug on the Go

Co-Hosted by:

Love from Elle

Prizes Include:

$100 GC to Scenting.com

12" Butt Bench

Libre Tea Original

Conscious Teas Sampler

Barefoot Yoga

The Call of a Vampire

Chicken Soup for the Soul

Elegant Portions

$230 in prizes

Giveaway Begins 6/10/2013 and will run through 6/25/2013 Good Luck!!

"Make Our Own Network" solely organized this event and I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are 100% my own and may differ from your own or even those stated in this post. MAD MOOSE MAMA is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

**If you are a company and would like to see your brand advertised in a M.O.O.N. event similar to this please contact ldybug1682@gmail.com

Take A Break #Giveaway~!! Open to US, Canada & Mexico ~ Ends July 10th~!!

2013-06-10T00:01:00.000-04:00

Organized by Adventure Into Domesticland

Sponsored by Alice On Vacation

A big thanks to the co-hosts: Giveaway Monkey and S Tag,!!

Want to get awaaaaaay on a holiday~?!? Then enter this groovy and very exciting opportunity to do just that...many destinations to choose from...enter today and may your vacation dreams come true...

Prize Package includes:

3 days and 2 nights accommodations for 2, winners chooses destination!

Bronson, Mo

Cancun, Mex

Gatlinburg, TN

Honolulu, HI

Lake Tahoe, CA

Las Vegas, NV

Mazatlan, Mex

Napa Valley, CA

Palm Springs, CA

Pocono Mtns, PA

Puerto Vallarta, Mex

Scottsdale, AZ

White Mtn, CA

Giveaway ends July 10th at 11:59 pm PST. Open to USA, Canada and Mexico. Must be at least 21 years old to enter. Certificate only covers hotel accommodations. Winner will be responsible for all other expenses, including without limitations: any taxes, fees, transportation, gratuities, meals and surcharges. Hotel will require that you present a major credit card to cover other possible charges. Winners are chosen at random by random.org. and will be notified via email, be given 48 hours to respond (or another winner will be chosen). To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below.

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. MAD MOOSE MAMA is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact Alice Kingsleigh with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event! This giveaway is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.

"The Family" Trailer Preview Starring Robert De Niro & Michelle Pfeiffer~!!

2013-06-09T22:10:00.000-04:00

On behalf of Relativity Media, we, at The Marsh, are pleased to share the new trailer for their upcoming film "THE FAMILY", formerly titled "Malavita".

Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer star in this off-beat action comedy by Luc Besson as Fred and Maggie Manzoni--a mafia boss and his wife who recently snitched on the mob. They are relocated with their children to a sleepy town in France under the witness protection program, but despite their best efforts to fit in, the Manzoni family blows their cover by handling their problems the "family" way.

Based on the novel "Malavita" by Tonino Benacquista, THE FAMILY also stars Tommy Lee Jones, Dianna Agron and John D'Leo.

#Disney's Monster University Film Clip ~ OK Initiation

2013-06-09T20:50:00.000-04:00

Mike Wazowski's (voice of Billy Crystal) lifelong dreams of becoming a Scarer are derailed during his first semester at Monsters University when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, "Sulley" (voice of John Goodman), and their out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University's elite Scare Program.

BLOGGERS WANTED: Kindle Fire HD #Giveaway Event~!!

2013-06-06T21:16:00.001-04:00

Coming Soon!

July 10 - July 30

Hosted by: So Sew Mama

Desiree from So Sew Mama is getting Married this August! What better way to celebrate then to have an awesome giveaway!!

Prizes are subject to change with the amount of sponsors and sign ups!

Prizes will include a Kindle Fire HD.

Possible add-ons of Pay Pal cash or Amazon gift cards!

The more sign ups, the greater the prizes.

Free Co-Host, and Daily comment page to the blogger who refers the most!

1 Free Twitter Link with announcement post or $5 waiver.

Twitter links will be on a rc form on Co-Host pages.

Additional links available for purchase.

Co-Host spots available at $25

You will get up to 5 links in the giveaway form.

Backlink to your website/blog in the giveaway.

At least 1 twitter follow page with 10 links each.

Sign up here.

If you would like to be a sponsor in the giveaway, Please contact Desiree at sosewmama @ gmail.com

BLOGGERS WANTED: Fun in the Sun #Giveaway Event~!!

2013-06-06T21:12:00.000-04:00

Summer is one of those exciting times of year no matter where you live or how old you are! This giveaway will be about celebrating the season in every way. Prizes may include outdoor games, pool or beach gear, vacation essentials, swimwear, outdoor sporting goods and More.......

Hosted by:

A Lucky Ladybug

and

A Ladybug on the Go

Sign-ups close 6/20

**The blogger with the most referrals will receive the additional links at no cost

Please let these fine folks know that MAD MOOSE MAMA sent you...thank you very much~!!

Click HERE to sign up and for more html info.

M.O.O.N. has now added several perks/discounts for frequent participation in our events but you must be a member of our Facebook group to be eligible. Please visit the M.O.O.N. group if you are a blogger and would like more information regarding these perks and other group events.

**If you are a company and would like to see your brand advertised in a M.O.O.N. event similar to this please contact ldybug1682@gmail.com

BLOGGERS WANTED: Blast Zone Air Walker Bounce Castle #Giveaway~!!!

2013-06-06T20:48:00.000-04:00

Blast Zone Air Walker Bounce Castle ARV: 399.99
Organized by: Newly Crunchy Mama Of 3
Dates: 6/29-7/19

This is a FREE EVENT (Free with announcement post. Paid options are also available.)

Limit 30 blogs. The blogger with the most referrals will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Code!

Please, ifn you don't mind...let them know that MAD MOOSE MAMA sent you along your way~!! Have fun~!!

BLOGGERS WANTED ~ Relax n Refresh #Giveaway~!!

2013-06-06T20:34:00.000-04:00

Prizes Include:

$100 GC to Scenting.com

12" Butt Bench

Libre Tea Original

Conscious Teas Sampler

Elegant Portions

Over $200 in prizes

and More.......

Hosted by:

A Lucky Ladybug

and

A Ladybug on the Go

Sign-ups close 6/8

**The blogger with the most referrals will receive the additional links at no cost

Please let them know that MAD MOOSE MAMA sent you...thank you kindly~!!

Click HERE to sign up and for more html info.

#Disney's "Get A Horse!" Poster DEBUT~!!!

2013-06-06T20:16:00.000-04:00

Making its world debut Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at the Annecy Animation Festival in Annecy, France, is Walt Disney Animation Studios’ never-before-seen short “Get A Horse!”

Starring the one and only Mickey Mouse and featuring Walt Disney himself as the voice of the iconic character, this black-and-white, hand-drawn short follows Mickey, his favorite gal pal Minnie Mouse and their friends Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow as they delight in a musical wagon ride—until Peg-Leg Pete shows up and tries to run them off the road.

Introducing the poster...

Internet Safety and Strategies for the Lazy Days of Summer from uKnowKids~!!

2013-06-06T20:01:00.002-04:00

For as long as children have spent summers away from school, parents have struggled to keep them occupied and out of trouble.

With new technologies being developed seemingly at the speed of light, fewer parents have to worry about their kids getting bored over long, hot summers. But this doesn't mean you can leave them to their own devices on those devices.

Download this eBook and learn about some of the most prevalent digital dangers during the summer and how to prepare and protect your children from them.

You will learn:

The problem with summer
The role of technology
Striking a balance between technology during summer months
Internet Safety Month tips from experts
Download "Internet Safety and Strategies for the Lazy Days of Summer" for free and get started keeping your child safe in their digital world.

Download this FREE eBook NOW~!!

ENTER to win a year~long Premier uKnowKids account~!!

Like uKnowKids on Facebook~!!

Follow uKnowKids on Twitter~!!

Visit the Panda's at the Toronto Zoo~!!

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Join the Pandas at the Toronto Zoo via their family weekend programs throughout the summer before and after Zoo hours.

Each session includes up to 25 people for an exclusive and special viewing of our giant pandas!

Sunrise with the Pandas (Morning Program)
$10.00 per person (includes HST)
Sunday June 9, 2013, Sunday June 23, 2013
Sunday July 28, 2013, Sunday July 14, 2013
Sunday August 11, 2013, Sunday August 25, 2013
8:00 am - 9:30 am

Their specially designed morning program includes fun family games held as you are guided through our Giant Panda Interpretive Centre. Then enjoy a special early viewing of Er Shun and Da Mao complete with refreshments including Chinese inspired snacks, coffee, tea and juice.

Please note: If you plan to stay at the Zoo following the program, general Zoo admission fees apply.

Panda Lantern Parade (Evening Program)
$12.00 per person (includes HST)
Saturday June 8, 2013, Saturday June 22, 2013
Saturday July 13, 2013, Saturday July 27, 2013
Saturday August 10, 2013, Saturday August 24, 2013
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Or you could investigate the evening program, which includes a guided tour of the Giant Panda Interpretive Centre and an exclusive after-hours viewing of Er Shun and Da Mao. Plus, light up the evening with your very own handmade lantern to wish our giant pandas good night! Program also serves evening refreshments including coffee, tea and juice.

Please note: If you plan to stay at the Zoo before the program, general Zoo admission fees apply.

For more information, visit the Toronto Zoo website

Find us on Facebook!

CURRENT ZOO HOURS
Open daily 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Last admission one hour before closing

Admission Fees
General Admission (13-64): $28
Seniors (65+): $23
Children (3-12): $18
Children (2 and under): FREE
Prices include tax as applicable
Parking is $10 year round

Toronto Zoo is accredited by CAZA (Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums).

Look for this logo whenever you visit a Canadian zoo as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things.

For more information, visit www.caza.ca.

DVD REVIEW: Wiener Dog Nationals (2013)~!!

2013-06-06T18:46:00.000-04:00

Wiener Dog Nationals (2013)

Language: English
Genre: Comedy/Family
Production Company: Fromage Pictures
Run Time: 82 minutes
Directed by: Kevan Peterson
Written by: Kevan Peterson
Story by: Gregory Gutierrez and Kevan Peterson

Fact: The Wiener Dog Nationals Movie is inspired by an actual Wiener Dog race held each year by fast food company Wienerschnitzel.

A family adopts a runt of a dachshund from a shelter. Only time will tell if little "Shelly" and her new family are up for the challenges of entering the nation's greatest wiener dog race, Wienerschnitzel's "Wiener Dog Nationals." One Nation, one race, one wiener.

Cast:

Alicia Witt as Melanie
Jason London as Phil Jack
Morgan Fairchild as Ms. Merryweather
Marque Richardson as Dirk
Bryan Batt as Judge Brown
Caitlin Carmichael as Bridget
Chris Moss as Mr. Bright
Jim Metzler as Mr. Fleet
Laura Ann Kesling as Teresa
Brandon Tyler Russell as Ronny
Jessica Tyler Brown as Snotty Girl
Cheryl Texiera as Ms. Hampton
Scott Butler as Judge Brown's Assistant
Jeanne Chinn as News Reporter
Austin Anderson as Skip Jack

Plot:

Each year, hundreds of dogs participate in the Annual Wiener Nationals, an event that has been sponsored by the Wienerschnitzel Restaurant chain for almost 20 years. When a little boy and his family adopt "Shelly", named after Shelter Dogs everywhere...they decide to run her in the races even though they do not hold much faith in her winning.

When Shelly places in the Nationals, the family scrapes and scrimps to get enough together to enter only to be thwarted along the way by Ms. Merriweather and her reigning Wiener dog champion, "Princess".

Along the way, they learn that Ms. Merriweather may not appear to be a decent sort and when the chips finally fall, Shelly becomes triumphant in her pursuit to capture the hearts of those around her.

We found that this is not suitable for children younger than six years of age, there isn't enough to grab and hold their attention for very long. Though the puppies are adorable, there just wasn't enough action to follow through with the plot's development.

The dialogue was stale in some parts and the comedy delivered failed to meet its punchline. Though the movie was charming, I feel that some people will have a hard time keeping their attention drawn to the movie. If you love Wiener dogs, however, you will find this movie absolutely fascinating.

We here, at The Marsh, give "Wiener Dog Nationals" a 5 out of 10 stars~!!

LIKE the WIENER DOG NATIONALS on FACEBOOK~!!!

Racing onto DVD on July 5th~!!

I was provided a DVD screener to review this movie...I was not paid or compensated in any other way. My opinions are my own as I see it~!!

ZIPZ SHOES #GIVEAWAY~!! Open to US Only ~ Ends June 12th~!!

2013-06-06T17:30:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Zipz Shoes Giveaway!

Hot Fun Stuffs and Mad Moose Mama has teamed up with several awesome bloggers to bring you this great giveaway! Pretty sweet ride to wear upon your feet...don'tcha' think~?? I would love to win a pair and YOU can too...enter below and goodly lucks~!!

COVER REVEAL: Vulture (The Ferryman and the Flame #3) by Rhiannon Paille

2013-06-06T00:01:00.000-04:00

Introducing Rhiannon Paille's NEWEST cover for "The Ferryman and the Flame" series...

VULTURE ~ Book Three

How far would you go to betray everything you've ever known?

Kaliel didn't think second chances came with this much turmoil. Exiled from her home, surrounded by strangers and in love with a boy she barely recognizes, she can't take it. She has her best friend, a new mentor, and a chance to win the war against the Valtanyana, but it's all wrong. Desperate to salvage some semblance of her former life, she makes a deal that shatters everything.

Paperback, 496 pages
Expected publication: June 18th 2013

#DISNEY’S “MILLION DOLLAR ARM” BEGINS PRODUCTION

2013-06-05T20:58:00.000-04:00

Recently announced in Burbank, Calif. (May 30, 2013) the Principal photography has begun on Walt Disney Pictures’ “Million Dollar Arm,” starring Jon Hamm. Directed by Craig Gillespie (“Lars and the Real Girl,” “Fright Night”), the film is produced by Mark Ciardi and Gordon Gray, through their Mayhem Pictures, and Joe Roth, under his Roth Films banner, with Palak Patel and Kevin Halloran serving as executive producers. Tom McCarthy (“Win Win,” “The Visitor”) wrote the screenplay. The film also stars Bill Paxton (“Haywire,” “Hatfields & McCoys”), Lake Bell (“What Happens in Vegas,” “It’s Complicated”), Suraj Sharma (“Life of Pi”), Aasif Mandvi (“The Daily Show,” “Margin Call”), Madhur Mittal (“Slumdog Millionaire”), Pitobash (“Three Idiots,” “Shanghai”) and Academy Award®–winner Alan Arkin. A.R. Rahman (“127 Hours,” “Slumdog Millionaire”) is scoring the film. “Million Dollar Arm” will shoot on locations in India, Georgia and Los Angeles.

Based on a true story, Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” follows JB Bernstein, a once-successful sports agent who now finds himself edged out by bigger, slicker competitors. He and his partner Aash (Aasif Mandvi) will have to close their business down for good if JB doesn’t come up with something fast. Late one night, while watching cricket being played in India on TV, JB comes up with an idea so radical it just might work. Why not go to there and find the next baseball pitching sensation? Setting off for Mumbai with nothing but a gifted but cantankerous scout (Alan Arkin) in tow, JB stages a televised, nationwide competition called “Million Dollar Arm” where 40,000 hopefuls compete before two 18-year-old finalists, Rinku and Dinesh (Suraj Sharma, Madhur Mittal), emerge as winners. JB brings them back to the United States to train with legendary pitching coach Tom House (Bill Paxton). The goal: get the boys signed to a major league team.

Not only is the game itself difficult to master, but life in the U.S. with a committed bachelor makes things even more complicated—for all of them. While Rinku and Dinesh learn the finer points of baseball and American culture, they in turn teach JB the true meaning of teamwork and commitment. Ultimately, what began as a purely commercial venture becomes something more and leads JB to find the one thing he was never looking for at all—a family.

The producing team of Mark Ciardi and Gordon Gray, producers of such notable sports movies as “Secretariat,” “Miracle” and “The Rookie,” joins forces with veteran producer Joe Roth (“Oz The Great and Powerful,” “Snow White and the Huntsman,” “Alice in Wonderland”) to bring Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” to the screen.

Director Craig Gillespie gained widespread recognition with the critically acclaimed “Lars and the Real Girl,” starring Oscar®-nominated Ryan Gosling. He also directed “Fright Night,” starring Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, David Tennant, Imogen Poots, and Toni Collette. For television, Gillespie produced and directed the highly acclaimed Showtime series “United States of Tara.” His direction of the pilot episode earned Toni Collette both an Emmy® Award and a Golden Globe® Award.

Golden Globe® winner Jon Hamm is perhaps best-known for his nuanced portrayal of high-powered, philandering advertising executive Don Draper on AMC’s award-winning drama series “Mad Men.” His previous film credits include “Friends with Kids,” which he also produced; “Bridesmaids,” “The Town,” “Sucker Punch,” “Howl,” “Shrek Forever After,” as the voice of “Brogan,” “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” “Ira & Abby,” “Kissing Jessica Stein” and “We Were Soldiers.” He recently completed HBO’s “Clear History” with Larry David for director Greg Mottola and the BBC miniseries “A Young Doctor’s Notebook,” opposite Daniel Radcliffe, which he also executive produced.

Alan Arkin, one of the most respected artists of the stage and screen, won an Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 2006 hit “Little Miss Sunshine.” For his role, Arkin also won an Independent Spirit Award and a BAFTA Award, and shared in a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award® for Outstanding Motion Picture Cast, in addition to receiving an individual SAG Award® nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role. Arkin most recently earned Oscar®, BAFTA and Golden Globe® Award nominations for his supporting performance in director Ben Affleck’s Oscar®-winning Best Picture “Argo,” which also won the BAFTA Award for Best Picture.

Talented, multi-faceted actor Bill Paxton has starred in many audience-pleasing hit films, including “Titanic,” “Apollo 13,” “Aliens” “Twister,” “Mighty Joe Young,” “Spy Kids, 2&3” and “Tombstone.” He was recently seen in “The Colony,” “Shanghai Calling” and “Haywire.” On television, Paxton is well known for the series “Big Love,” for which he was Golden Globe® nominated, and recently starred in the award-winning miniseries “Hatfields & McCoys” opposite Kevin Costner.

Lake Bell wrote, produced, starred in and directed her most recent film, “In A World…,” which garnered Bell the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at Sundance this year. Bell was also seen at this year's Sundance Film Festival in the film “Black Rock,” opening in May 2013, directed by Katie Aselton. Other film credits include, among others, “A Good Old Fashioned Orgy,” Paramount’s hit comedy “No Strings Attached,” Nancy Meyer's “It's Complicated,” “What Happens in Vegas” and “Pride and Glory.”

Suraj Sharma won acclaim for his portrayal of Pi Patel in Ang Lee’s acclaimed movie “Life of Pi.” With no previous experience, Lee cast Sharma for the role of Pi, following an extensive, months-long search throughout India. For his work in “Life of Pi,” Sharma earned a Critics’ Choice nomination for Best Young Actor, an Empire Award nomination for Best Male Newcomer and won the Sierra Youth in Film Award from the Las Vegas Film Critics as well as the MTV Movie Award for Best Scared as Sh**t Performance, among others.

Aasif Mandvi, well known as a correspondent on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” is an accomplished actor who will next be seen in “The Internship,” starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. Recent films include “Premium Rush,” “Ruby Sparks” and “Margin Call.”

Madhur Mittal is best known for his performance as Salim in the acclaimed film “Slumdog Millionaire,” which won the Academy Award® for Best Picture of 2008 and for which he won the Screen Actors Guild Award® for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Pitobash is a Hindi film actor known for his roles in “I Am Kalam,” “Shor in the City” and “Shanghai.” At the age of 12, Pitobash was honored with the “National Balshree Award” from the president of India in the field of creative performance. He later went on to join Bollywood as an actor.

Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” is slated for a 2014 release.

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Understanding How Eyes Work

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Every day you look at objects, people, colours, words, numbers which all help you to understand the world. You might not often think about how your eyes work but they are an essential part of how we carry out our daily activities.

The eyes work like small round machines constantly working to help us see things. They are made up of little parts which work together and send messages to the brain. Light bounces off objects into our eyes to allow us to see them.

What’s what?

The bits you can see: An eye is made up of several different parts. The parts you can see are the pupil (the black dot in the centre), the iris (the coloured area surrounding the pupil) and the sclera (the white area around the iris). These parts are all enclosed by your eyelids which are rimmed with eyelashes to filter out any nasty dirt or grime before it harms your eyes. In the corner of your eyes are your tear ducts. These are in charge of releasing tears to keep your eyes clean and to cry when you’re feeling sad!

The pupil acts as a little shutter to decide how much light enters your eye. If it is a very bright day, your pupils will contract (get smaller) to allow less light in. In darkness, your pupil will dilate (get bigger) to get as much light into your eye as possible. [Handy tip: Try looking at your cat’s eyes in daylight and then again when it gets dark to see how they change!]

The bits you can’t see: Over the front of your eye is a clear layer called a cornea. This layer is completely clear to allow light to pass through and reach the back of your eye where it can be sent to the brain to be processed.

At the back of your eye, there is a delicate layer called a retina (about the size of a postage stamp) which is made up of tiny cells. These cells are called rods and cones. The cone cells are found in the centre of the retina and help us to see things sharply and clearly. Rod cells are around the edge of the retina and help us to see things moving and in dim light. For example, imagine looking at a car parked outside your house. The cone cells help you to clearly see the shape of the car, the colours and windows etc. Next, imagine the car moving down the road at night. This is when the rod cells start to work. They help you to see the car in motion in the darkness.

These cells collect light signals and send them to the optic nerve, almost like a relay race. The optic nerve receives the signals and sends them to the brain to be processed and allow us to understand what we see.

Interesting facts you might not know:
1.   When an image is projected on the back of your retina, it is upside down! The optic nerve sends the signals to the brain where it is turned the right way up.
2.   All babies are born with blue eyes- ask your parents! This is because other colours such as brown and green take longer to develop. By the time you’re 6 months old, your eyes will have reached their final colour.
3.   You blink around 12 times a minute! You won’t even notice you do it but blinking helps to keep your eyes clean and moist to protect them from dust and dirt.

It’s useful to understand how eyes work because they are an essential part of how we function every day.

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Victoria is a blogger for glasses frames website, DirectSight.

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