“You should never feel alone when you are in fear. I am very honored to be a part of the Artists Against Abuse. It is truly a cause that is close to my heart,” said Ms. Grigorieva.

Ms. Grigorieva follows in the footsteps of Kelsey Grammer, Debra Messing, and other respected icons passionate about the preventing-violence-against-women cause who have made catalytic appearances at The Retreat’s major annual summer fundraising bash.

The event, this year entitled “Artists Against Abuse Goes Sixties,” features a theme of music and all things 60’s.

“More often than not, people are afraid to come forward and say they have experienced domestic violence,” said Jeffrey Friedman, Executive Director of The Retreat.  “Oksana’s brave and personal decision today to stand with The Retreat and speak out against domestic abuse is a testament to her resilience. She is lending a voice to many people who can’t speak out for themselves due to fear.  We are so thankful for her support of our critical work.”

Ms. Grigorieva, pianist/singer-songwriter of Russian descent, first captured international recognition when she wrote a song for Josh Groban’s album Awake in 2006.  She is known too for her modeling and philanthropy, including her charity work with disabled children in Chernobyl and parts of Russia.  Earlier this month, Ms. Grigorieva released Love to Dance, a dance album with a celebration vibe.

The upcoming Artist Against Abuse charity event of The Retreat will take place at Ross Lower Campus Field House at 739 Butter Lane in Bridgehampton on Saturday, June 22^nd from 6:30PM to 10:30PM.  A live auction will be featured at the event, which will include an original 6-foot tall sculpture by William King, VIP tickets to the Season 17 Finale of “Dancing With The Stars,” dinner with Ina Garten of The Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, and a week in the French Riviera. The bidding will start early. Please visit www.ArtistsAgainstAbuse.com to win one of these auction items.

About The Retreat

For 26 years, The Retreat has been providing domestic violence services and education to families and communities. Programs include a residential shelter for women and children, a 24-hour domestic violence hotline, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy for all victims of domestic violence and dating violence, programs to engage troubled fathers and other men who may be at-risk of committing family violence, and an in-school violence prevention education program taught in local area schools. All services are provided free of charge.

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TeamPOPwater, which includes Troy Carter (Atom Factory CEO and manager to artists including Lady Gaga & John Legend), Terry Richardson (world famous fashion/music/photographer), Atom Factory artists, mad scientists and more, has released a fruit flavored sparkling beverage with only 30 calories, 7 grams of sugar and just the right amount of POP.

Check out a new video featuring a photo set from their recent campaign shoot with Creative Director Terry Richardson.

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Much is the case with the recent break-up letter that has been circulating the internet in which a girl sweetly explains to her cheating boyfriend that after he left his Facebook logged in (first mistake, dude!) he received a message from another girl named Kelsi (the other woman)  and she has packed up his things. The writer then goes on to explain a deliciously revengeful game of where he can hunt down his treasured belongings such as video games and his TV at several location milestones throughout their relationship such as the place the shared their first kiss and the place they went “all the way” for the first time. The truly sentimental items such as photographs were left at Kelsi’s home….pure genius!

You can read the letter in its’ entirety in the image below:

Since it’s posting the letter has gone viral with over 1 million views and is still continuing to grow!  All we can wonder is how this guy could let a girl this clever get away?

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After Weight Watchers success with signing Jessica Simpson and various other celebrities, it was only natural that the company would look to Kardashian as their next high profile spokesmodel,

Sources close to both Kardashian and West, claim that while an offer has been made from Weight Watchers, nothing at all has been signed and Kim may want to wait and see if she can lose the weight the old-fashioned way.

It seems ridiculous that some much emphasis is being placed on Kim’s figure, especially when she is carrying a child!  We say…let the woman carry out her pregnancy in peace!

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Celebrity Designers

Generally speaking, when a celebrity designs for a fashion brand, they’re not really doing all of the designing themselves. Rather, they work with a team of professionals to translate their ideas into workable ensembles. The celeb may have final say, but there’s a whole team helping to translate their ideas into something that you can actually wear. This approach to design allows celebrities to design cars, as well.

Sounds like a joke, doesn’t it? Well Victoria Beckham recently finished designs for a Range Rover. The Range Rover Evoque Special Edition combines strength and elegance in a sleek, fashionable package, not unlike its celebrity designer, according to LandRover.com.

Photo of Victoria Beckham by jimgianmeinv3 via Flickr

Of course, employing a celeb to help design your product, whether it’s a dress or a vehicle, is generally more about publicity than anything. But Chrysler has been putting an effort forth to expand the horizons of just what fashion can mean. Chrysler hired designer John Varvatos to help create exclusive, fashionable rides with the 300C John Varatos Limited and Luxury Edition cars. Varvatos’ involvement combines the experience of a hard working designer with the name brand appeal of a celebrity, with buyers looking into his work as much for his name and his reputation as for a deep appreciation of the finished product.

Varvatos is primarily known for his menswear brand, which has helped to redefine how sexy and sleek menswear can be. He’s bringing the same touch to the Chrysler, with gorgeous leather and pewter metal interior. Varvatos’ Chryslers are essentially leather jackets that you can drive on the street.

Fashion designer Didit Hediprasetyo has made a splash in the auto world, as well, having teamed with BMW to create a series of cars for their customers. The special edition 7 series is comprised of five models, all customized for the buyer. Of course, you can forget finding this BMW in Phoenix, or anywhere else in the US, as it’s an Asian exclusive.

The Vehicular Stylist

For those with the income to flaunt it, the idea of a car as a fashion symbol is one that can be taken literally. Some of us pick out shirts that match our cars, others pick out cars to match their shirts. Watch a few episodes of Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee“ for an example of what you can do when you have a massive car collection at your disposal. The series follows Seinfeld as he takes friends out for coffee, driving a different car in every episode in order to match his friend’s personal style.

For the rest of us, we might only be able to wear one “automotive accessory” to the party, but personal style has long been an important part of the car-buying process and will remain so well into the future.

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The first news of a brew from the Oklahoma pop-rock trio surfaced in late 2011, creating a stir among fans and the pop-culture blogosphere, and now, after months of speculation, it’s official. The beer, brewed in partnership with Oklahoma craft beer company Mustang Brewing, will make it’s debut this fall in conjunction with the band’s extensive ANTHEM World Tour, in support of their upcoming sixth studio album ANTHEM, out June 18th.

Although the beer will not be for sale until the tour hits the road this fall, the band shared the first taste of the brew with those attending last week’s Los Angeles premiere of The Hangover Part III in conjunction with the use of the band’s 90′s classic and the beer’s naming inspiration, “Mmmbop,” which is one of the songs featured in the third and final film in the comedy trilogy.

While Mmmhops has been in the works for some time, the band moved up their release plans in response to the devastating tornados in their home state of Oklahoma last week. As shared on Monday’s Good Morning America, several Mmmhops related merchandise items are now available for sale, with all proceeds being donated to the Red Cross to aid in the disaster relief efforts.

Visit HANSON.net for more details, or download the HANSON App, available for iPhone and Android.

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After recieving an email from the child’s teachers, explaining that Kaylee was taking another child out on the playground and telling her she dressed like a slob and a sleaze for several weeks, Kaylee’s parents decided to take matters into their own hands.

In a slightly controversial decision as a way to punish Kaylee for the bullying behavior, her step-mother went down to the local thrift shop and purchased $50 worth of clothing that she knew Kaylee would be embarrassed to wear. Kaylee was in tears when she first saw the clothing, but was able to accept her punishment. Kaylee claims that her classmates talked about her behind her back while she was wearing the clothing and she did learn her lesson about treating others the way that you would like to be treated.

The school officials were made aware of Kaylee’s punishment and her new ‘wardrobe’ only lasted for two days, but that was enough for Kaylee to learn her lesson. The news about Kaylee’s punishment for bullying has brought about mixed reactions from the public with many thinking that it was too harsh, and Kaylee’s parents are bullies themselves, however many feel that it was a fantastic way to teach young Kaylee what it is like to walk in someone else’s shoes for a bit, as well as, the idea to treat others the way that you would like to be treated.

We want to hear from you!  Do you think that Kaylee’s punishment was too harsh or a good life lesson about the effects of bullying? Weigh in now!

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For some reason, Tan Mam Patricia Krentcil decided to record an electropop rap song entitled “It’s Tan Mom.” It’s bad on mutiple levels, music, performance singing/rap(?)

“I’m sexier than the Teen Mom – I am cool, I’m the cool one – I’m hotter than the Octomom.” are just a sample of the lyrics from the 45-year-old (and looking like a 70) Nutley, New Jersey mom’s song.

The New Jersey mother began her publicity-whoring in 2012, after she faced child endangerment charges for allegedly placing her 5-year-old daughter in a tanning booth, after her daughter told a choll nurse she went tanning with mommy.” Patricia said she believes the nurse, who then called the cops, “made the worse mistake of her life” and “should to be punished.”

She was later cleared of the charges, and brought the term “tanorexia” into the lexicon.
And don’t be surprized to hear her new catch phrase on beaches this summer – “It’s Tan Mom, Bitch!”

On one hand, I have to ask if we need to call in Big Brother every time we may have a question about someone’s parenting skills (she faced up to 10 years in prison) – the repercussions of the false claim will effect her, her family, and now, everyone who sees the video.

Like our friends at TMZ said, about her video, “It’s so bad, it’s amazing.”

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(PCM) Cocktails named after the rich and shameless are nothing new – what could be more decadent than the lifestyles of our favourite celebrities, after all? We’ve collected some fabulous recipes that were concocted in honour of all sorts of entertainers, ranging from David Bowie to Dita Von Teese.

We’ve mixed them up with a few imaginary cocktails that we think would be perfect for those celebrities who are perhaps past their best – can you separate the actual cocktails from our made up ones – there’s definitely a clue in working out who’s still cool and who is best left behind…

So, next time you’re at your favourite club or having a private party integrating playing online at http://www.jackpotcapitalcasino.com and want to start the evening with style, you know exactly what to offer or ask for – and what not to! You never know, if you’re lucky you might just bump into the celebs themselves sipping on their very own cocktail before they get stuck into their high rolling roulette game!

THE DAVID BOWIE

A chocolate and bourbon concoction dreamt up by the New Deal Distillery in Portland, Oregon.

Method: Stir five parts chocolate liqueur with one part bourbon and serve on the rocks with a slice of orange.

THE COINTREAU TEESE

Inspired by the sexy and talented Dita Von Teese, this cocktail is sharp, distinctive and feminine.

Method: Combine Cointreau, apple juice, violet syrup and fresh lemon juice and serve in a glass rimmed with essence of ginger.

THE MURRICANE

Created by The Anchor Bar, Soho, New York, in honour of Bill Murray who popped in for a drink once, this is apparently extremely popular – much like Bill himself.

Method: Combine fresh watermelon with basil leaves in a shaker and muddle. Add bourbon, fresh lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, along with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with black pepper.

THE OBAMATINI

Because he deserves an ace cocktail!

Method: Add pineapple juice, gin,lime juice, sugar water and a half a Thai chili into a shaker, add ice and shake vigorously for 15 minutes. Strain into a glass and garnish with a twist of lemon.

THE BI-POLAR

Especially for Mel Gibson – back when he was not showing himself to his best advantage – the Oak Room in New York made this.

Method: Combine vodka, gin, vermouth, club soda and a splash of cocktail onion juice. Serve on ice.

RIHANNA ON THE ROCKS

Inspired by the legendarily awful relationship that is Rihanna and Chris Brown, this seductive yet sharp cocktail will make your taste buds think twice.

Method: Strain one part gin, one part vodka, one part blue curacao over crushed ice, serve in a tall glass and garnish with fresh mint.

THE PRINCE

Created for the young Jacko himself, Prince Jackson, this is a sweet treat perfect for the younger cocktail aficionados – but don’t let them have too many, it’s pretty lethal…

Method: Crush one pack of skittles, mix with two parts milk and one part absinthe. Stand well back.

LADY B

In honour of Beyonce and JayZ, this sophisticated and full bodied cocktail is guaranteed to get you shaking your booty on the dancefloor, but only the poshest and richest of dancefloors.

Method: Mix vodka with raspberry gin liqueur, lemon juice, raspberry syrup and iced tea. Top up with soda water and serve with raspberries and lemon.

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(PCM) This May 25th, 2013, there will be Marches Against Monsanto held all over world, inspired by marches already held in Europe, protesting Monsanto, the primary source of genetically modified foods.

Why Are We/They Protesting This Time?

It is all about GMOs – Genetically Modified Organisims, basically foods with modified genes for human and animal consumption.

In plants, it means that they are modified to be more tolerant to hebidides and insecticides.

in animals, research in using genetically modified animal cells are creating possible cures for diseases, or even grow faster in the food chain.

Given that these new genes are, by intellectual property law, owned by the companies that created them, many people feel that not enough is known about the long-term safety of these scientifically-created foods.

Wikipedia offered a fair view of the controversy: The genetically modified foods controversy is a dispute over the relative advantages and disadvantages of food derived from genetically modified organisms, genetically modified crops used to produce food and other goods, and other uses of genetically modified organisms in food production. The dispute involves consumers, biotechnology companies, governmental regulators, non-governmental organizations and scientists. The key areas of controversy related to genetically modified (GM) food are: risk of harm from GM food, whether GM food should be labeled, the role of government regulators, the effect of GM crops on the environment, the impact of GM crops for farmers, including farmers in developing countries, the role of GM crops in feeding the growing world population, and GM crops as part of the industrial agriculture system.

There is broad scientific consensus that food on the market derived from GM crops pose no greater risk than conventional food. No reports of ill effects have been documented in the human population from GM food. Supporters of food derived from GMOs hold that food is as safe as other foods and that labels send a message to consumers that GM food is somehow dangerous. They trust that regulators and the regulatory process are sufficiently objective and rigorous, and that risks of contamination of the non-GM food supply and of the environment can be managed. They trust that there is sufficient law and regulation to maintain competition in the market for seeds, believe that GM technology is key to feeding a growing world population, and view GM technology as a continuation of the manipulation of plants that humans have conducted for millennia.

Of course, others queshat ‘we are what we eat’ and genetic modification can affect humans interanally in ways we may not see for years.

Over 60 countries, including the European Union, Austailia, Japan, India, Brazil, Russia, and even China mandate GMO labeling – but not the United states.

Labelling such products may not be such a bad idea… many people prefer to use natual sugar over high-fructose corn syrup; we must label fat content and other dietary/ nutritional information, even what country some foods are grown in.

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As we take the time to explore each of the Flirting and Foreplay Sparks, provided as part of the challenge, we have learned that both trust and communication are the key to making any relationship a successful one. We are learning how to trust each other and be unafraid to delve into further exploration with one another both mentally and physically.

We have both read through the Sparks and are trying to incorporate at least a few of them everyday. Spark #1 suggests use small gestures to get the biggest payoff and Spark #3 urges us to add an element of surprise. I feel that these two especially go hand in hand, as Mike has surprised me quite a few times with small gestures such as flowers or bringing me home a coffee from my favorite local shop, and trust me, he certainly got his reward.

My next post will be focusing on more the ForeplaySparks and the ways in which “The Liberating Side Of Being Together Challenge” is helping Mike and I shed our inhibitions in the bedroom and #GetCloserGoFurther like never before!

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If you happened to visit the stores, you will certainly notice that they do not at all carry women’s sizes XL or XXL, only catering to those women who are a size L or smaller. It is easy to draw the conclusion that Abercrombie & Fitch do not want overweight women to be seen wearing their brand. Apparently larger women just can’t be part of the so-called “in-crowd”.

Author Robin Lewis told Business Insider that Jeffries doesn’t want “larger people” shopping in Abercrombie and Fitch; instead, “he wants thin and beautiful people.”

“He doesn’t want his core customers to see people who aren’t as hot as them wearing his clothing,” Lewis said. “People who wear his clothing should feel like they’re one of the ‘cool kids.’”

The stores do offer sizes XL and XXL in men’s sizes, but only to appeal to the football player and wrestling demographic.

In a past interview with Salon, Jeffries stated that the communication between hot people is his primary marketing tactic.

“It’s almost everything. That’s why we hire good-looking people in our stores. Because good-looking people attract other good-looking people, and we want to market to cool, good-looking people. We don’t market to anyone other than that,” he said.

Jeffries also went on to tell  Salon that he wasn’t bothered by excluding fat people. In fact, he said that not limiting his ideal demographic would make his clothing less desirable.

Personally I am completely saddened that these types of stereotypes continue to exist and angered that Jeffries has absolutely no shame about his idiotic ideals. Women today have a constant struggle with body image and it is deeply alarming and disappointing that companies like this one continue to thrive. Wonder what would happen to this elitist company if suddenly all the “cool kids” turned their backs on them? Bet you Jeffries would be back pedaling then! Till then, I plan to boycott Abercrombie & Fitch, not that I shopped there to begin with, and I certainly urge everyone to at least give it a second thought before cashing in your hard earned dollars to a completely bigoted organization.

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