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Lemonade Movie Trailer

We've all heard the truism, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."
[*Per Webster:
tru·ism [tr ìzzəm]
(plural tru·isms)
n
obvious statement: a statement that is so obviously true and so often repeated that people find it trite or meaningless]

However, there is nothing trite or meaningless about 'Lemonade' the movie. Out of this tough economic time, laid off ad man 37 year-old copywriter Erik Proulx turned to movie making. Now he has a movie showcasing the transformed lives of former ad executives, all laid off from their high paying jobs, and coming out the other end of the experience with fuller and richer lives than before.

Check out Erik's website http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/

*Thank you Erik for the refreshing drink of 'Lemonade The Movie' on a hot summer day*

I could manage without smell for a year

Smell, on the plus side it would make cleaning the cat box a lot easier.

Social Media, Rumors, and My Observations

It was a case of 'the rumor of my death was greatly exaggerated'.regarding the reports that Jeff Goldblum died last night. (I wanted to share my observations with you.)

I volunteered at a concert last night. Some of the concert goers were talking about how shocked they were to learn the news about Michael Jackson's death' yesterday.

Then someone came in saying they had just heard that actor, Jeff Goldblum had died in an accident. The response was interesting. Here is what I observed:

*Some took out their pda's and began to search for the true story.
*Some accepted the news as fact.
*Some immediately said this is a rumor, and dismissed it.
*Some said these things happen in three's, but they thought that Ed McMahon was the first, Farrah Fawcett 2nd, and Michael Jackson 3rd.

In recent days, social media was a source of news information in Iran, sharing videos from the protests. But in this case, the rumor mill went into overload. There will always be the need for legitimate news organizations, to filter through the debris, and deliver the facts of a story.

Here's what a search for 'Jeff Goldblum fall' revealed:

1. NZ police deny rumours of actor Goldblum death‎ - 10 hours ago WELLINGTON (AFP) — New Zealand police have denied rumours which spread via social websites that actor Jeff Goldblum had died in a fall while making a film ... AFP - 186 related articles »

2. Top Stories - Global Associated News

   Actor - Jeff Goldblum Falls To His Death In New Zealand. THIS STORY IS STILL DEVELOPING... Actor Jeff Goldblum died while filming a movie in New Zealand ...
   jeff.goldblum.mediafetcher.com/.../actor_new_zealand.php - 18 hours ago - Similar -

3. Jeff Goldblum Has Died, Falls to Death on Set!? - MoviesOnline

   Today is a dismal day for bad news. There is NO online confirmation but New Zealand Police are reporting that Jeff Goldblum has fallen to his death on...
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4. Jeff Goldblum Too? Another Rumored Death | Manolith

   ... reports from a New Zealand newspaper - and lots of action on Twitter - actor Jeff Goldblum died early this morning after a fatal fall.
   www.manolith.com/.../jeff-goldblum-too-another-rumored-death/ - 17 hours ago - Similar -

5. Actor - Jeff Goldblum Falls To His Death In New Zealand (JEEZE, IT ...

   Jun 25, 2009 ... KEYWORDS: actor; enoughalready; fake; falls; false; fraud; goldblum; hoax; hoaxhoaxhoax; hollywood; jeff; lol; nottrue; oldbutfake ...
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6. Twitter / pam perry: Actor - Jeff Goldblum Fall ...

   Actor - Jeff Goldblum Falls To His Death / Top Stories - Global Associated News http://ff.im/4rVZC.
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7. Newsvine - Actor - Jeff Goldblum Falls To His Death In New Zealand ...

   Jun 25, 2009 ... Actor Jeff Goldblum died while filming a movie in New Zealand early this morning - June 25, 2009.
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8. Tom Cruise to Jeff Goldblum, Kauri Cliffs NZ Celebrity Death Hoax ...

   Jun 25, 2009 ... A quick search of "Jeff Goldblum dies," "Jeff GoldblumJeff Goldblum falls" from legitimate news sites yielded nothing, ...
   www.nowpublic.com/.../tom-cruise-jeff-goldblum-kauri-cliffs-nz-celebrity-death-hoax - Similar - dead" and "

9. snopes.com: 'Actor Killed in Fall from Cliff' Death Hoax

   Nov 16, 2006 ... A star actor was killed in a fall from a cliff while filming in ... "Jeff Goldblum, Harrison Ford Dead? Fake News Stories Make Dire Claims. ...
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10. *HOAX* Jeff Goldblum Falls To His Death In New Zealand - Purse Forum

    15 posts - 11 authors - Last post: 15 hours ago

    it has NOT been confirmed but police reports from new zealand are saying he fell to his death while filming a movie.
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11. Another DEATH! Jeff Goldblum Has Died, Falls to Death on Set ...

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BREAKING NEWS-Michael Jackson dies

It's being reported that Michael Jackson suffered cardiac arrest today, and died. CBS reported the news on the air at 3:33pm pacific time. At the same time CNN had still not confirmed the news of his death, and instead was reporting he was in a coma. However, the L.A. Times is also reporting that Jackson died.

Farrah Fawcett dead at 62

Farrah Fawcett 62, died Thursday, after a long battle with cancer.

I grew up watching 'Charlies Angels' when the show started. I liked Farrah Fawcett's haircut so much, that I ended up getting the layered cut, and adding some blond highlights to my hair.

We're a society on the move, and very busy, with little time to watch whole newscasts, all of the way through. So we're much more driven to get tidbits of news, through headlines, and blurbs. Lately the headlines about Farrah, had been revolving around Ryan O'Neal planning to marry the actress. (When she could say 'I do', which tragically did not happen.)

I took time to read some of the articles posted today about Farrah Fawcett's life, and her battle with cancer. The documentary "Farrah's Story", an unvarnished look at Farrah Fawcett's struggle to overcome cancer is suppose to re-air on NBC tomorrow night. NBC.COM has posted this information:
NBC is going to re-air Farrah's Story tomorrow evening, June 26, from 9-11. Dateline NBC will have a special show about Farrah on tonight as well.

Here is a link to Anderson Cooper's 360 blog, which includes a clip from Farrah's Story.

California's Unemployment Rate is like Kirsti Alley's diet woes

Just like a failed diet, encouraged to see some weight loss, but then yikes, not only were those pounds gained back, but some extra pounds were added on as well.

Well, California had good news in April when unemployment rates came back down to 11% from 11.2%. Indications of recovery after stimulus efforts were made. There were warnings however, that the pending problems with car manufacturers, would represent yet another wave of layoffs.

Unemployment reports now, late in June, reveal a sharp increase up to 11.5%. 11.5%, it's now reported that California will probably see an increase in the unemployment rate up to 12%.

With all the yo yo, month to month reports. I'm hearing positive reports also. Some folks in my circle of life have gone back, or are going back to work. So don't give up is my message, keep on keeping on, believe, seek, and you will find. Here's to pride week. vlb