Swarovski, SOS, Grey's and Idols

I found this article in a fansite (secreet ha!)... originally from Earth Times.

Swarovski Unveils Celebrity-Designed Denim Jackets to Benefit SOS Children's Villages In Support of World Orphan Week (October 1-7, 2007)

Posted : Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:06:28 GMT
Author : Swarovski

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Swarovski, the world leader in precision-cut crystal, has partnered with a group of creative celebrities to raise funds for SOS Children's Villages, the world's largest charity for orphaned and abandoned children. Celebrities including Jessica Alba, Laila Ali, Eric Dane, Rebecca Gayheart, Angie Harmon, Finola Hughes, Stacy London, Reba McEntire, Katharine McPhee, Sara Ramirez, Jordin Sparks, Carrie Underwood and Vanessa Williams took part in this worthwhile endeavor.

"I am happy and proud to be working with Swarovski to help raise awareness and money for SOS Children's Villages. SOS is providing orphans around the world with what they need most -- a family. Their work is extraordinary," says Katharine McPhee of American Idol fame.

Beginning September 25, each of the fashionable creations will be featured on eBay Giving Works and can be found at eBay: Swarovski The charity auction will end on October 5.

World Orphan Week began in 2005 to create awareness of the global needs of orphaned and abandoned children around the world, and to activate volunteers to raise funds for vital programs that can support these children.

"By 2010 there will be more than 25 million orphaned and abandoned children around the world. SOS Children's Villages and Swarovski believe in providing the vital care these children need to grow and flourish in their communities. During World Orphan Week, I hope everyone will take a minute to make a difference in the life of a child," says Finola Hughes, General Hospital's" Anna Devane and host of The Style Network's popular makeover series "How Do I Look."

Replicas of these crystal creations will tour selected Swarovski stores from September 15th to October 5th. Store locations that will feature the jackets include:

-- Rockefeller Center in New York, NY
-- 625 Madison Avenue in New York, NY
-- Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT
-- Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL
-- Century City in Los Angeles, CA
-- Tysons Corner Center in McLean, VA.

Each of the jackets was designed using a combination of Swarovski brooches and iron-crystal transfers, ranging from a celestial theme from Reba McEntire to a floral theme from Carrie Underwood.

"SOS Children's Villages is thrilled to be partnering with Swarovski for World Orphan Week. Swarovski understands the needs of orphaned children around the world, and with their sponsored charity auction of one-of-a-kind celebrity designed jackets, they have joined us in an important way to make a difference to children who have lost everything," says Dr. Heather Paul, CEO of SOS-USA.

The partnership between SOS and Swarovski dates back to the founding of SOS in the Tyrol region of Austria (also home of Swarovski's world manufacturing headquarters) in 1949. The company's founder, Daniel Swarovski I, was a humanitarian who personally supported the charity and the crystal maker is happy to have continued the relationship through today.

"Swarovski is proud to continue our relationship with SOS Children's Villages's through their World Orphan Week campaign. By contributing to SOS Children's Villages, Swarovski encourages hope for orphaned children around the world," says David Gruning, Director of Communications for Swarovski North America Limited.

SOS, Katharine, Carrie, Mcsteamy and (okay.. I don't have them but it's their project) Swarovski in one article... wow, color me surprised!

I am not an orphan but SOS (or SOS Children's Village) did play an important role in my life. Not all villages have scholarship programs, I think, but SOS-Davao has! I was one lucky kid and I was given that scholarship grant after I graduated pre-school. So they basically financed my education from Grade 1 until I finished college! It's a mother-and-child program and we had to join a lot of social activities and stuff. Unlike other scholarship programs, the grades we had to maintain weren't that high. During my time, we only had to maintain at least 80% average with no failing subjects. It's no biggie right? And I don't want to sound cocky, but I was a very grade-conscious student. During college, I had group of friends who were very focused, naturally intelligent and achievers. So it really helped a lot :-)

I owe my education to SOS. And I really value education a lot. Without it, where would I be now?

And it's sooo good to hear that the people you idolize support the foundation that has become an important part of your life. Carrie, Katharine, Mcsteamy (and your naughty wife hahah)... I love you 100x more now! I mean it...from the bottom of my heart! Jessica Alba, Vanessa Williams, Reba, and others... you're beautiful people too. And Swarovski...of course you're the prettiest. LOL.

To know more about SOS, click here. To know more about the celebrities I've mentioned, you have the Google. Hehe.



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So Small - Carrie Underwood

Gah I love this song. Cheesy?! Too dramatic?! Nah..I don't care what people say. I love songs that inspire. And.. it's Carrie Underwood singing. Shall I explain more? She's my ultimate "American Idol" y'know!

SO SMALL

What you got if you ain't got love
the kind that you just want to give away
its okay to open up go ahead and let the light shine through
i know it's hard on a rainy day
you want to shut the world out and just be left alone
but don't run out on your faith

'cause sometimes that mountain you've been climbing is just a grain of sand
what you've been up there searching for forever is in your hands
when you figure out love is all that matters after all
it sure makes everything else
seem so small

it's so easy to get lost inside
a problem that seems so big at the time
it's like a river thats so wide it swallows you whole
while you sit around what you can't change
and worrying about all the wrong things
time's flying by moving so fast
you better make it count 'cause you cant get it back

sometimes that mountain you've been climbing is just a grain of sand
what you've been up there searching for forever is in your hands
when you figure out love is all that matters after all
it sure makes everything else
seem so small

sometimes that mountain you've been climbing is just a grain of sand
what you've been up there searching forforever is in your hands
when you figure out love is all that matters after all it sure makes everything
else seem so small
oh it sure makes everything else
seem so small
Yeah, Yeah


Am I worrying about all the wrong things right now? Hmm..


Video is available here. But it's not the official one. It's fan-made, obviously. I saw the official video yesterday but Youtube already removed it. Boo.

And I don't know how to post videos here. Multiply >>> Blogger... seriously, for dummies like me.

Rant

You guys.. where are you??!! I want an answer. This is totally depressing....

We need to know what's happening. Can't say it? Argh.

This whole thing hasn't been easy. Man... not at all. I can't believe it... it's been almost a year! And NOTHING is happening! Am I too impatient??? Is it not enough?! I don't know what to do now.

I am sad. WE are.

Just let us know... and be honest. That's just what I'm asking. Don't let us wait for nothing. Please. I am sooo close to giving up.


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Expiry Date for Marriages....Seriously?!

Glamorous politician wants law to allow 7-year itch

"The basic approach is wrong ... many marriages last just because people believe they are safe," she told reporters. "My suggestion is that marriages expire after seven years."

Umm.. oh no.



Kathy Griffin's Jesus remark cut from Emmy show

"A lot of people come up here and thank Jesus for this award. I want you to know that no one had less to do with this award than Jesus," an exultant Griffin said, holding up her statuette. "Suck it, Jesus. This award is my god now."

Kathy Griffin is a very funny woman. But this statement is just unacceptable, whether or not you're a believer. I randomly read this reaction from msjane1961. And she said it perfectly.

I remember an actor who made a public gay slur and I think he was fired. I remember another comedian who made racial remarks during a standup act and he was sued and barred from ever returning to that club. Why is this any different? This is a religious slur. An insult to Jesus is an insult to His Church.This is Catholic-bashing. If this woman's actions were looked at from the same "politically correct" angle as the actions of the above examples, she would be banned from the Emmys or lose her Emmy. Why is it okay to slur Catholics and not other classes of people?

She coudn't have said it better.



Can't beat quality of life in Scandinavia, says world ranking

Nordic countries take the greatest care of their environment and their people, according to a ranking published on Thursday by the publication Reader's Digest.

I am depressed y'all. And this news just made it worse. Nevermind, you wouldn't understand it.

The Paris Hilton Song

aka.. Nicole Richie/Lindsay Lohan/Britney Spears song. Harharhar. Ten points for you Hilary!

you got the hottest shoes (you got it)
you got those jimmy choo's (you got it)
you never get the blues, it's always all about you (we got it, we got it)

wake up late
no time to waste
better check that phone
there's a club too close

where's your, where's your, where's your dignity?
i think you lost it in the hollywood hills
where's your, where's your, where's your dignity?
can't buy respect, but you can pick up the billpick it up, pick it up
so you got it, so you got it,pick it up, pick it up
'cause money makes your world go round
(money makes your world go round)

always with mr. right (right now)
but then you have a fight (he's out)
run into your friend's ex
he's happy to be your next (she won't mind, she won't mind)

tomorrow's paperscomin' out
so kiss him fast, watch the cameras flash....

Is Hilary a hypocrite? Nah.. not a fan but.. I read gossip/entertainment blogs almost everyday and I haven't seen a pic of her getting drunk in a night club or intentionally flashing hers (you know what I mean).

RANDOM...

I like The Veronicas. I downloaded like 3 of their songs. They lack originality though but they still sounded good. One of the best pop acts I've heard.

I love "I Could Get Used To This" especially the first lines. You make me breakfast in bed.. When I'm mixed up in my head... and because you listen to me when I'm depressed..It doesn't seem to make you like me less... ahh.. those lines are LOVE! Michelle Branch is that you singing? Hehe. "Cry" is awesome, though it sounded like an Avril Lavigne song. I love "4ever" too... reminds me of Kelly Clarkson + Ashley Simpson.

John Mayer's Dreaming with a Broken Heart is the BEST sad love song everrrr. *sniff* I can't relate but it's just sooo sad and beautiful.

Katharine Mcphee's next single, I heard, will be Love Story. I actually love it. It's a fun and upbeat song. And better than Over It, imo.

Say Ok (by Vanessa Hudgens) is a Zanessa song. Go check out the video.

Stand By Your Man. I love all versions: Tammy Wynette, Dixie Chicks and Carrie Underwood. Classic country!

Carrie's I'll Stand By You.. huhuhu... love it. The song has set iTunes record! The girl is just unstoppable. You juggernaut Carrie!

More about the Disney tweens

Aly & AJ.. they're amazingly gifted girls. I'm digging their music. Their genre? Teen Pop. Hee! In a Blender Magazine article, their album was called "a collection of soaring, motivational pop-rock and slow-stirred ballads" and the two girls were described as "blonde, god-fearing, American pop adolescents... they’re home-schooled, songwriting moppets; like the Olsen twins, they’re adorable acting stars on the G-rated scene; and, like the Simpson sisters, they’re pop singers whose love for Jesus does not distract from the fact that they are more than a bit cute."

What I love about their songs is that they're so listenable, current yet inoffensive, catchy and a bit edgy. And I love the whole image too. Christian Disney tweens rocking out. Cool. And they're less commercial, can sing and songwriters. Ok, countdown!


1. On the Ride - Lyrics sounded like a bestfriends' theme. I LOVE it.
2. No One - The vocals were goooood. The melody..ermm harmony (whatever haha) worked well.
3. Collapsed 4. Rush


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OMZV!!!! sdjkfierkjelajdeiudwef!!!!!! I can't believe what I just saw! Wooh! Hawaii paparazzi pics of Zanessa are.... hottt.. cuuttteee...suhweeet... absolutely shocking (coz seriously, they looked so wholesome in HSM).. ah...just unbelievable. Yes, I'm 25 years old and I'm squeeeeing like a 15-year old fan. LOL. I actually didn't like the tandem at first..even HSM. I thought the movie and the tandem were toooo corny and childish..but I love the songs. And after seeing their pictures on the web, I realized they look cute together.



Awwww.. (credits to paparazzi..hehe)





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I'm off to bed. Ciao!(mood: dreamy!)

What's New?

I haven’t blogged since…November last year.. wow. Well, I’m always online. I really just don’t have the drive to update this one. So what’s new on TV? I haven’t seen yet Season 3 of my fave shows: Prison Break, Veronica Mars, Lost, The Office and Grey’s Anatomy. So there’s nothing to discuss about those shows right now. Oh… it is American Idol season yeah!! But no, season 6 is not that exciting as I thought it would be. There are still great singers (Melinda), overrated ones (Jordin) and “characters” (Sanjaya). But there is no Carrie Underwood and Katharine Mcphee this year, so I’m not that interested. My current favorite show is Hannah Montana (don’t laugh!). Shows like these make me feel youngER. And I’ve been listening to other Disney music as well. I think Aly and AJ are soooo awesome. I recently saw some of their concert performances in youtube. Man, these girls can sing live. And speaking of Disney, I can’t wait to see High School Musical 2! I don’t know when it’s gonna be shown but I am really excited. This show is sooo cheesy, I know. But I love the simplicity and freshness of the songs, the cheese-element of Troy and Gabriella (including Zanessa *squeeee* lol), and the over-the-top production numbers. I just love it. Period. Hee!