Congrats Izzy's Princess Frog Cake Final Project
Izalia's final day of her three week internship culminated in a presentation of her final project, a three layer chiffon cake! We were all happy to attend Sweet Cheeks Bakery (the Ace of Cakes in San Diego) even the teacher admitted it was his favorite review - he has a sweet tooth. The cake was inspired by The Princess and the Frog. With a twist, the Frog was a girl with a pearl necklace and big red lips. She created this original design and baked it under the direction of the most cheerful group of women I've ever seen working together. Her bakery mentor said it was the best first timer fondant job she had ever seen. I ate a piece of cake left over from a 6ft Elvis cake, their portfolio is pretty amazing - cakes in the shape of cars wine bottles iphone you name it. Congrats Izzy on a job well done. And big thanks to the ladies of Sweet Cheeks Bakery.
This was our view of the red carpet #goldenglobe
...and why we bounced. It was quite the ordeal getting out. The bleachers were strategically placed near the porta potties in the back lot valet and it was raining so the stars didn't even stop to look at us as they rushed from their cars to the carpet. Yet we were instructed by the ever so friendly production leaders to scream on command, and look excited. The closest I got was Vanesa Williams back. There was no shelter and the snacks and refreshment promised consisted of bottled water in melted ice located under the bleachers in the rain. Water sounds yummy when your soaking wet.Our VIP experience continued on the way out (our badge reads red carpet bleachers vip access). After explaining to several security drones that we had not been 'kicked out' (as they had threatened to do to us if we didn't stay in a tight group or try anything in the VIP welcome speach) but were leaving by choice with about twenty other bleacher abandoners, they blocked off the star arrivals as not to mix royalty with the commoners so we could walk down the driveway to the street to await the shuttle out. There the group waited together in the rain while security figured out how to coordinate the shuttle and gave us a friendly farewell speach about not trying to sneak back into the carpet because it "wouldn't be pretty". Still in denial a bit about us voluntarily leaving their event 20mins later we're soggy n soaking wet walking a new york block as they'd directed us to look for the shuttle outside the hotel property. Nobody was really sure where the shuttle was landing, but hey they got us off the property so their job was done. 20mins later we're calling a cab from Starbucks and spot the shuttle at the stop sign. Waved it down. TGIStarbucksI've heard people pay for this, something like $2k Luckily I will not be fighting for my refund because we were guests of NBC San Diego, thank you NBC. It was nice in theory and not your fault the event was managed this way. At the moment I'm in LA traffic heading home to SD hoping to catch the Golden Globes on tv. So far I've seen one police chase and one accident involving an overturned truck on the hwy. Carrying the same feeling I leave LA with every single time, man I 'm glad I live in San Diego.
Red carpet shot hard to see any stars from this spot so we'releaving. Its pouring! #goldenglobe
If you were on the red carpet what star would you want to see?
3 Simple Ways You Can Help Haiti
1. Text Message a Donation
It's effortless, takes 1 minute and will show up on your phone bill. You'll never notice it.
RED CROSS is Accepting Text Donation
How to donate: Text "HAITI" to "90999" to donate $10 instantly or click on the link for other options.
- The Red Cross is accepting donations for the Haiti earthquake
- You can donate with your cell phone here is what you need to do:
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Yele Haiti is Accepting Text Donations
How to donate: SOS text "Yele" to 501501
- Wyclef Jean's Foundation Yele Haiti is accepting donations right now.
- Here is how to donate:
- SOS text "Yele" to 501501
You will be charged $5 and this $5 will be a donation to earthquake victims in haiti.
- SOS text "Yele" to 501501
2. Donate On the Web
Choose your own monetary denomination over a TRUSTED, secure website. Be aware of scams stick to familiar organizations with a good rep. Charity Navigator is a good source to find charities that have been rated and reviewed, it event includes a revenue break down: http://www.charitynavigator.org/
UNICEF is Accepting Online Donations for Haiti
visit www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake
Red Cross is Accepting Donations Online for Haiti
visit www.american.redcross.org
3. Donate PR - It's Free
Your word is valuable. Spread the word and share information with your family and friends on how they can help. If you are strapped for cash as many of us are, this is is just as valuable if not more than any single donation. Email it, Facebook it, Tweet it, or what ever you do to communicate to your peeps. One word can affect change one hundred fold. Here are news sources to keep your horn up-to-date.
Haiti 911
visit www.earthquake.haiti911.com for a mash up of news, donation programs, and a forum where people are joining together to learn more and help.
Advertising Free Updates on the Relief Effort
visit the American Red Cross Newsroom for constant updates
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So sweet my @downtownrob gave me a happy anniversary jingle (video)
Happy 5 months BBP! Nice work DailyJingle we lovvve it.
In store social media promo
Every restaurant take note. This is placed in line of site of waiting to order and as you leave. I like its simplicity in telling you what you'll get for subscribing. Sellers Market in SF
Good morning Baby Fish (video)
(download)
My 16yr old has taken up a new hobby raising baby guppies. I wonder if all of those hours of playing Fish Tycoon online lead to this. The big shock was discovering mommy and daddy cannabolize their babies, and well, you really dont know who's your babies daddy at all. The fish are born with no eggs involved and they get their pretty guppy color as they grow older. The plan is to sell them to the fish store but if we end up with any for adoption I'll let you know.
