Building on its international success in London and Paris, AOFM Pro recently opened its doors in New York City with course offerings to the next generation of makeup artists in the Big Apple. Instruction covers the full spectrum of essential makeup skills for fashion, editorial, runway, and bridal. AOFM Pro chooses a unique, up-to-date approach to learning makeup within a relaxed, professional environment. Teaching students to think outside the box and nurturing their creative talent, AOFM Pro’s philosophy is to welcome a different tutor each day to provide students with a complete range of knowledge and skills. AOFM Pro tutors are selected from the best of the best and have worked with the most renowned names in fashion including Vogue, Tatler, Dior, Versace and numerousHollywood celebrities.

 Students also have the opportunity to participate in a real photo shoot with professional models, hair and fashion stylists, and a photographer. Students carry out both an editorial and a beauty look that they can then use to start their professional portfolio. AOFM Pro will fly two students each year from its New York academy to London to take part in Fashion Week, furthering their international experience and overall education. New York and London graduates can also enter to be awarded one of the four scholarships offered to all AOFM Pro graduates comprised of an all expenses-paid trip to Paris to shoot with some of the biggest names in Europe.

Created and directed by Jana Ririnui, AOFM Pro is the first makeup academy to be fully owned and operated by freelance makeup artists. Students are instructed in small classes by a variety of industry professionals with unique skill sets, ensuring that each gains a broad level of training and hands-on experience. These aspiring artists learn from the very best including freelance artists Yin Lee, Barbara Braeunlich, Valentina Creti, Angela Deacon, Philippe Miletto, and Michelle Webb.

 AOFM Pro is one of the main sponsors of London Fashion Week, contributing to more than 60 designer shows each year. This enables more than 300 backstage experience opportunities for students, making AOFM Pro the ideal choice for anyone wanting to get into the fashion industry.

 AOFM Pro also recently launched the expanded version of their book Makeup is Art, published internationally and leading the way in fashion makeup. AOFM Pro is supported and sponsored by Bobbi Brown, Shu Uemura, Bare Escentuals, Inglot, St. Tropez, MAC, Rimmel, NARS, Stila, Benefit and Lancôme, and is the only makeup school in the world supported and sponsored by Dermalogica.

Couture Fashion Week VIP After Party

Join the Couture Fashion Week New York  team for an unforgettable party after the fashion shows at Nino’s Tuscany Steakhouse. Tickets still available.

• Open bar
• Hors d’oeuvres
• Live entertainment
• Red carpet

The Couture Fashion Week event will be held September 16-18, 2011 at the Waldorf-Astoria, New York City. Find out about all the beautiful events & celebrations, and to purchase tickets to the Red Carpet VIP Party  at:

http://www.couturefashionweek.com/news.htm

 As time passes and the anniversary of the event draws closer, and so do the demons that have haunted her with the accident, her own ill fate and death of her child. At the very moment of her choosing to end her life, a miracle from God unfolds. As a mysterious visit from a stranger reconnects her to the power of god and of those who care about her, brings her back to life, filling her with the love and inspiration to live again.

“Conduit” a Alyn Darnay, Concord Films production debuted at the New York City International Film Festival with Barbie Castro 

Barbie Castro "WINNER for BEST ACTRESS" in a Leading Role - Narrative Shorts - NYCIFF

“WINNER for BEST ACTRESS in a Leading Role – Narrative Shorts – NYCIFF” receiving the award at the opening Red Carpet Gala Event.   

For a schedule of all this weeks movies & locations go to:

http://www.nyciff.com/program.html

In Egypt, a public protest has erupted against the deaths of five policemen as a result of a shoot out by Israeli forces on Thursday. The Egypt condemned Israel strongly and has called back their Ambassador to Israel. Israel though had claimed that it happened amidst the chase of alleged Palestinian militants but has assured to probe the deaths. According to Egyptian officials Israeli forces had chased and shoot at number of people suspecting them as militants and many were killed, including the policemen. Egypt’s Sinai desert region is presumed to be increasingly lawless with a rise in militant activities inspired by al-Qaeda, after the removal of Mubarak. A country that is rich in heritage and historical locales, popular as a tourism destination is no more a safe place for travelers.

Media reported killing of at least 40 people by security forces of Syrian government, while firing on anti-government protesters after Friday prayers. The deaths were reported in southern Deraa province thought a few were killed in Homs, the western city. The world reaction came on Thursday, when the US urged Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down and EU wanted to expand its sanctions against Syria where as the Russia rejected this move. More so, Syrian government has imposed restrictions on foreign journalists. “Mr. Assad failed to keep up the promise to stop the security forces, by firing on protesters, as per the statement of activist and internet video postings”, recalled a correspondent.

The oppressed are always provoked to react against the lawlessness of the governance. In a way people of these nations have woken up to the call to claim their rights.

The curtain has finally been lifted and its as if we are watching the “Wizard of Oz” for the first time, dazzled by the Illusion & Magic of our global currents of Money, Americans today and the world were given another peek behind the veils of our Global Monetary Systems.   And to manys surprise was the amount  (a low estimate) of 1.2 Trllion Dollars was reported by Bloomberg news that was secretly distributed to a Pontius few.

But will it be enough to finally tip the scales, and will people in America and around the world pay attention and take action to hold accountable the Leaders responsible for the Global Mismanagement of the World Monetary Systems?

Or will people just sit by and watch the “Global Financial Crisis” movie and hope Dorothy can just click her Heels and make everything alright and return to the people who have been enslaved by a global monetary system the power and currencies?

Is reality too full of smoke and mirrors for hard working individuals and families to feel any power against such tyrants? While the global Stock Markets unravels and banking schemes continue to put citizens & families out of there homes and on the streets, millions contiune to be unemployed and  while the United States number of over reliance on incarceration continues to rise. Is Humanity doomed to a fate that only a 3rd World War Money machine can resolve to decrease the human population and continue the war chests of many nations? Or can President Obama, the White House & other Global Leaders put Humanity first and rise above the ashes and join together with all global citizens at the global table with the voice and monetary benefits that foe centuries only the elite have benefited?

As we stand in line at the box office of life what film recording do we want to see? And how will we manage this chapter in the human book of life?      

In the Designer Spotlight “Designs of Living Art” by Pilar Macchione, will showcase the California-based fashion designer Pilar Macchione will show her latest collection at Couture Fashion Week New York at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday September 17, 2011. The fashion show will be held in the famed Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, and will be followed by the showing of the latest collection by designer/producer Andres Aquino.

  Pilar Macchione grew up in Buena Park, California and showed an affinity for art and design at age 7 when she began sculpting dresses on dolls. Her professional training began in 1999 when she moved to Florence, Italy to study art and design at Ent-Art Polimoda, accredited through FIT in New York.  She returned to California where she interned with designer Zandra Rhodes and later moved to London where she attended the University of Arts. While in London, Ms. Macchione’s designs were featured in the British magazine Jack.

  Her designs were selected over the work of 150 other students to represent the London College of Fashion in the “Modniy Desant” fashion event in St. Petersburg, Russia. The show brought Ms. Macchione attention from the Russian press as well as London television. Her designs appeared in Closermagazine with British actress Carol Voderman wearing Ms. Macchione’s feather-trimmed evening cape. The cape was also featured in a Tony & Guy advertisement.

  In 2005 Pilar Macchione was chosen to present her graduate collection at the First China (International) Student Design Competition in Guangzhou. She then went on to work with London designer Giles Deacon for two seasons, during which time she designed eclectic platform sandals that were featured in British Elle.

  Most recently, Ms. Macchione worked with leading costume houses, including the Old Globe Theatre, San Diego Opera, and Bob Mackie’s studio, where she developed a keen sense for pattern cutting, draping and clothing construction. In 2008 she earned her MA in Theatre/Costume Design from the UCLASchool of Theatre. While at UCLA, Ms. Macchione was awarded a scholarship from the University of Arts London to work for the prestigious NSK textile company in New Delhi, India.

 With a solid background in fashion and costume design, Pilar Macchione approaches each new design as a work of moving sculpture. Her distinctive creations appear on the runway as living art.

 Join us for the Couture Fashion Week VIP After Party

An unforgettable party after the fashion shows at .

• Open bar
• Hors d’oeuvres
• Live entertainment
• Red carpet

http://www.couturefashionweek.com/news.htm   

Visit the Designer’s website at: http://www.pilarmacchione.com/

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The poignancy of our reality who’s story is overdue in time. Six people destined in a game of Russian Roulette are entwined together by their deep dark secrets and far reaching circumstances.

Gods of Accident is a physiological thriller.

As the dice drops down onto the table and the number revealed, Hollywood’s newest Star on the rise, 13 year old, Jourdan Jackson plays “Number 3″ is passed a gun and unravels the very innocence of childhood with one blatant shot to the Head of #1.

Shocked by such a cold heartless act the remaining group contemplates how a child could commit such an immoral crime.

The plot unfolds with each persons blemish revealing their own entwined web of lies in Human Trafficking around the world. With every 10 minutes that passes another interval of the drop of the dice occurs, as the voice in their head agitates and brings to the surface and to the group the deceptions of the past. Laying a foundation of the present predicament, building on the realization how there immoral acts will soon end and their life will cease to exist.

Gods of Accidents reveals how our modern lives and society continues some of Humanities most atrocious immoralities. Worldwide it is estimated that over 26-27 million boys, girls and adults are traded into the Human Trafficking industry and the Sex Trader markets globally. And in America the Land of the Free and the Brave, over 500,000 people are estimated to bravely continue to try to escape the age old demons of slavery.

After today Russian Roulette will never be the same. 

The movie premiered on the east coast in New York last night to a sold out crowd at the New York International Film Festival.

Written by Jayme LaForest and Produced by David Fichette the film won the NYCIFF award for Best Humanitarian Film. And the Best Supporting Actress award went to Jourdan Jackson.

 NYCIFF Continues August 18 – 24  2011, where the best of world cinema will be on display in New York City. For a complete schedule of all the Movies and Theatre locations go to: http://www.nyciff.com/

For more information on the movie visit the website at: http://4waymirror.com/

Johns wanted! Donations accepted! Nothing Sucks Like A Single Mom….World Premiere must see “Milf Money” debuted tonight New York International Film Festival. Struggling with real everyday issues of being a single parent and the the burdens of trying to keep a family intact, no medical insurance, needing to pay the mortgage, keep the food on the table.

Three struggling, single moms, 

and the pastor’s wife with a sex addiction,

turn to one of the oldest professions:prostitution.

Unfortunately for the group, juggling their johns

and raising their kids proves to be as difficult

as keeping their secret profession under the Sheets.

This world premiere Hilarious comedy, keeps you rolling off your sheets (seats) as it heats up the screen with real everyday issues.

And winning Best TV  Pilot Milf Money  Directed by  Aaron Preist – USA, talks are already rumored that the Pilot is to be launced into a series.  Starring and writing is the beautiful and talented ‘Rene Ashton (Abundant Media) who has been seen across the TV Screen in CSI,  Desperate Housewives, Nip Tuck, Private Practice. With a great supporting cast Missi Pyle, Brian Krause, Patrick Muldoon,  Texas Battle, Deena Dill, Dru Mouser, Angela Landis, and Michael Cade. 

http://www.milfmoney.tv/

The NYCIFF assists emerging international filmmakers to expand the audience for their works, broadens the access for the general public to experience independent film, promotes New York City as a major film making center and recognizes Times Square as the crossroads of the worlds. Runs Thursday, August 18th through August 25th the NCIFF  showcases international feature-length and short premiere film screenings for 300 films from 48 countries including 75 World premiers, 20 North America premiers, 7 USA Premiers, and 16 New York Premiers from independent feature, documentary, short narrative and animated emerging filmmakers from around the globe.

New York International Film Festival runs through out this weekend and ends with free showing in Times Square for the public. For all the international movies, schedules and categories go to the website: http://www.nyciff.com

Over 45,000 Verizon workers are now on strike touting Verizons refusal to bargain and  to bring a  stop  to the Corporate GREED and Verizon’s attack on the middle class.  The Strike which took effect on August 9, 2011, continues to heat up as workers fed up with not being heard and having to give up benefits that hurt pay and healthcare benefits. Union 1036 – the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and IBEW are on strike from New York,  New England to Virginia to protest the company’s attacks on middle-class workers and retirees.  Union workers are walking picket lines all around New York – in front of jobs sites, wireless stores and central offices –  bringing the fight to Verizon’s doorstep and citing SCABS to people not honoring the strike and crossing the picket lines.

The disgruntal workers reference that in the last four years aloneVerizon made more than $19 billion in profits and compensated their top five executives more than a quarter of a billion dollars.  And on June 22 Verizon pushed proposals that would let them outsource more jobs, including sending jobs overseas, slash sick days, eliminate benefits for workers who get hurt on the job and cut the healthcare benefits they promised retirees. And striking workers said that Verizon corporate haven’t budged. Creating masses labor concerns and questioning the value Verizon President Lowell McAdam is placing on Verizon’s union workers. Some of the CWA workers complaints is that Verizon’s CEO, Ivan Seidenberg, takes home $55,000 PER DAY. But Verizon put over 100 bargaining demands on the table for a new contract that hits the average Verizon worker for a $12,000 pay cut over the life of the contract. OUCH, as workers are struggling just to keep a roof over their heads and food on the Family Table. How can Corporate Executives continue to ignore their employees needs and the economy,while pocketing enormous annual salaries and bonuses?  Even Warren Buffet stated that each Corporate Executive and our Congressman should for several years live on an annual amount of $21,000.00 per year for themselves & their families. Buffet shared his thoughts on  the Charlie Rose TV Show live at the studio in New York yesterday.

The Dow Jones and other markets across the world continued to stay in the RED with loses across the board in most of the sectors.  Adding to the downturn, was the failed hopes that France and Germany would create a Euro Bond. Financiers, investors and traders were disappointed that the only real accomplishment  that came from the Merkel & Sarkozy meeting, which they felt was important and  necessary to disclose, was the even more disappointing announcement of a  financial-transaction tax for the Euro region. Adding no explanation of the details of what such a tax would entail, only that it would be disclosed in September. Thus adding to the stressor’s of Europe with other developments putting a stop to short selling in many regions.

Looks like no Pizza Celebration today, like Matt Miller & others enjoyed the other day at the NYSE, as Global Leaders, governments,  and the stock  markets continue the finger pointing back and forth about transparency, truth, the who, the what and the where that has created the decades of palor tricks and instability.

And with the continued concerns,  in July the New York Times reported that “The S.E.C., which has the largest responsibility under Dodd-Frank, alone has missed 54 deadlines, according to Davis Polk. In June, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission decided to formally postpone some derivatives rules for up to six months.”

What will make the  people and the world finally pay attention, how much will it take for  individuals  to stand up , how much risk are we willing to take and continue to endure?  What will make  it enough for us to want  to turn things around, since  the speculation, charts, theories and the analysis does not seem  to help lately. It takes focus and attention to not let the elite few misuse, steal & drink at the “Money Trough” of the global sweat equity & savings of  many. To name the least.

Our road to inspired education lay through reading and understanding of the great classical books. We cannot claim to be truly educated unless we have become acquainted with such literary masterpieces of our world or at least our tradition. These great books have endured, for they are what the common voice of humanity has come to call the finest creations in writing. From epoch to epoch, new masterpieces have been written and have won their place in our list of great tomes. The process of such literary change will continue as long as we think, become inspired and write. It is the task of each generation to reassess their world or tradition in which they live, to discard what they cannot use, and to bring into context with the distant and immediate past the most recent contributions to the great masterworks. We constantly need to recapture and re-emphasize and bring to bear upon our present problems the wisdom that lies in the works of our greatest and masterful thinkers.

Though we do not live in any time but the present, we are wise to want the voices of great and enduring thinkers to be heard again and again because they help us live greater and more inspired lives now. Their great books shed light on all of our basic problems and it is folly to do without any light that becomes available. Reading and understanding great classical books provide us a standard by which we may judge all other writings. Without such masterpieces of literature through time we are reduced to objects of propaganda and subordination. They strengthen our minds and represent great educational instruments for our youth and aged. This education may be considered liberal for it liberates our minds from the constraints of mediocrity. For centuries liberal education was offered primarily, if not only, to those with economic, social or political position and the vocational education was provided for those more common. But today greater numbers can educate themselves with the inspired classics throughout their lives. Every book we consume leads to another which amplifies, modifies or even contradicts those before it, all which strengthen our minds and develops the character of our souls. By educating ourselves on the great principles of truth we free ourselves of the superstitious and pseudo-mysterious.

Our quest for education began at the dawn of history and continues to the present day. The spirit of civilization is the spirit of such educational inquiry. Its dominant elements have been the logos or the reasoned, ordered, and spoken word, knowledge and wisdom and gradually its many specialized -ologies. Nothing has remained uninvestigated or undiscussed in its pursuit and no proposition has been left unexamined. The exchange of ideas has been held to be the path to the realization of the potentialities of our race or species. The great books of antiquity and of today are the means of understanding our society and ourselves. They contain the great ideas that dominate us without knowing it. There is no comparable repository of our tradition than these great masterpieces. Leave these masterpieces unread for a few generations and we will put an end to the spirit of our inquiry and begin our decadence and fall. Such great books have salvaged, preserved and transmitted traditions and perpetuated our progress. They hold before us the habitual vision of greatness and of virtue. These great classics have endured because great thinkers in every era have been lifted beyond themselves by the inspiration of their example, cause and soul. In their company the ordinary world is transfigured and seen through the eyes of wisdom and genius and some of their vision becomes our own. The aim of such learning is human transformation, refinement and excellence for it is the education of free or liberated human beings. By becoming liberally educated our minds can operate well in all fields and can be at home in the world of conceptual ideas and the world of practical and perceptual affairs.

Our liberal education is not merely indispensable; it is unavoidable, for nobody can decide whether they are going to be a human being. The only question open, is whether we will be an ignorant, undeveloped one or one who has sought to reach the highest point we are capable of attaining. Our determination about the distribution of the fullest measure of this education will measure our loyalty to the best in our own past and our total service to the future of the world.

To close this brief piece of prose may we all be inspired by a quote by Giorgio Vasari concerning the great genius Leonardo Da Vinci.

“Heaven sometimes sends us beings who represent not humanity alone but divinity itself, so that taking them as our models and imitating them, our minds and the best of our intelligence may approach the highest celestial spheres. Experience shows that those who are led to study and follow the traces of these marvelous geniuses, even if nature gives them little or no help, may at least approach the supernatural works that participate in his divinity.”

May we all continue with our inspired education through imbibing the classical writings of the great geniuses.

 Dr John Demartini is a human behavior specialist, educator

internationally published author and a sought after authority

on maximizing human awareness & potential.

For more information on Dr John Demartini

and upcoming events contact The Demartini Institute:

info@drdemartini.com or +1 713 850 1234.  Website: www.drdemartini.com