Fashion Students From FIDM Share Their Halloween Costume Ideas

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 27, 2011

At a college where real thought goes into what to wear to school each day, creative ideas are brewing. On the downtown Los Angeles campus, future fashion and costume designers, merchandisers, and product developers are getting ready to compete at the annual Halloween Carnival, where the outfits are always inspiring.

Fashion Design major Jason Alvarez and friend Ivan Gil, will not be playing it safe. Alvarez has been sewing pelts on his faux rabbit fur cape for some weeks now. As a Gothic Indian, hell be swathed in all blackleather, metal, fur, feathers, and fabricin a costume inspired by Alexander McQueen. Gil has two fabulous looks in mind: hell use bright colors and face paint to go tribal for his African-inspired day costume.

Julianna Erno-Pearce plans to channel her favorite Victorias Secret angel, Adriana Lima. Merchandise Marketing major Kaylyn Roberts is putting together black shorts, sparkly bra, and pink cupcakes and making it work as her celebrity fave Katy Perry. And Diamond Cornelioun will be a naughty SWAT team girl in black fishnets, stilettos, and a pair of black rompers she found online.

Some students are turning to literary figures and TV for inspiration. Visual Communications major Kimberly Todd cant wait to be Disneys classic Tinkerbell: glittery green fabric, little flats with white pompoms, and wings are in the works. Willy Wonka fan Shalyn Jones is gathering the details for her Wonka costume, complete with an oversized handsewn wonka chocolate bar hanging out of her back pocket. And Madison Briede is surfing websites like ebay and etsy for period accessories to complete her authentic Pan Am stewardess look.

On the fashion colleges downtown campus, students can research their ideas at the largest fashion library on the West Coast. In addition to vintage fashion magazines and books, the library has a classic movie collection for checking historic detail. The FIDM Museum & Galleries, on the downtown campus, presents annual exhibitions of the best costume designs from movies and television for students and the public to draw inspiration.

With four dynamic California campuses, FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is the premier west coast fashion design school, educating for careers in fashion, graphic design, interior design, and entertainment. FIDMs graduates include renowned fashion designers like Monique Lhuillier, Emmy

Leftovers From Thanksgiving Dinner? Toddler-tempting Recipes that your Little Ones Will Love

Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

The most anticipated meal of the year, Thanksgiving, is over and the good news is that there are lots of leftovers. Turkey sandwiches might be good for Dad, but how can turkey dinner leftovers be used in a way that will tempt a toddler?

The traditional Thanksgiving meal is really quite nutritious and the leftovers offer a great opportunity to introduce new foods to your toddler, says Christina Schmidt, M.S., Nutritionist and Author of The Toddler Bistro: Child-Approved Recipes and Expert Nutrition Advice for the Toddler Years (http://www.bullpub.com/catalog/the-toddler-bistro/ Bull Publishing Company, ISBN: 978-1-933503-19-6, $ 16.95).

Looking for a few new ideas? Here are a few healthy recipes from Schmidt's book that use leftovers and are toddler tested and approved.

Toddler tempting turkey meatloaf

Hip Hop Connect Heats Up Grammy Season With New Tracks From KRS-One, KNaan, Nneka, Ziggy Marley, Talib Kweli and Les Nubians.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 21, 2011

Grammy nominations may be just heating up, but there is already a buzz around a fresh set of collaborations between KRS-One and KNaan, Nneka and Ziggy Marley, Talib Kweli and Sway, and Les Nubians with MV Bill. Created by social entrepreneur and multi-platinum writer/producer Frank Fitzpatrick under his Hip Hop Connect banner, these tracks bring together some of the worlds most prominent global Hip Hop artists as part of Fitzpatricks growing vision to build new social paradigms through music and film.

When Somalian born, new-school rapper and World Cup ambassador KNaan joined forces with one of Hip Hops most respected founding fathers - KRS-One to record Hip Hop Nation, they too shared a vision: to represent the positive voice of Hip Hop and the collective power of the worlds largest music-based cultural movement. In addition to helping Fitzpatrick and filmmaker Robert Adetuyi (Beat the World, Stomp the Yard) create an original sound and title track for their new international dance drama, they created an anthem for the evolution of the global Hip Hop movement.

Reggae Icon Ziggy Marley and Nigerian-born powerhouse Nneka joined forces to unveil another simple but crucial theme with the global soul track Express Yourself: reinforcing our need and right for self-expression, whether through music, dance, art, film or freedom of speech.

Other notable collaborations include the heroic Infinite Love, featuring top British rapper Sway with renowned lyrical wordsmith Talib Kweli, and the multilingual world-beat dance track Must Be the Music performed by Les Nubians (France), Lina (US) and MV Bill (Brazil).

The Beat The World Original Soundtrack is the first international Hip Hop soundtrack featuring cross-cultural collaborations between such highly prominent and socially conscious artists. Grammy nominated songwriter/producer Frank Fitzpatrick traveled the globe to write and record original songs with these innovative artists to show how the powerful influence of global Hip Hop culture can inspire, empower and unite people around the world.

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About Hip Hop Connect:

Hip Hop Connect is an independent label and production company specializing in global Hip Hop and film soundtracks. Hip Hop Connect is affiliated with EarthTones, a non-profit arts organization committed to raising social consciousness and connecting people across the globe through the power of music and media. Directed and co-founded by Frank Fitzpatrick, Hip Hop Connects mission is to connect and inspire people around the world through compelling Hip Hop songs and soundtracks.

About Frank Fitzpatrick:

Frank Fitzpatrick, a multi-platinum selling record producer, Grammy-nominated songwriter and award winning filmmaker, is a leading voice in the use of music for personal and social transformation. In addition to his 25 years creating successful media in Hollywood, Fitzpatrick has worked extensively in the non-profit sector and healing arts. Fitzpatrick has written and produced songs for artists and productions as varied as Jill Scott, The London Symphony and the High School Musical Tour, and produced live shows for the likes of Miles Davis, Ray Charles and Prince. His composition credits include Disney Channels record-breaking hit Jump In!, the Bill Gates & Steve Jobs docudrama Pirates of Silicon Valley, and the theme for HBOs critically acclaimed Larry Sanders Show. He also produced hit soundtracks for several films including Miramaxs Scary Movie franchise, Warner Bros' Anne Rice vampire trilogy, and New Line Cinema's all-time hip-hop classic, Friday, selling over 6 million records and contributing to well over a billion dollars in box office revenues. Together with his non-profit, EarthTones, Fitzpatrick's work now focuses on creating music and film projects that make a positive contribution to our world.

About EarthTones:

EarthTones is a California 501c3 non-profit arts organization committed to raising social consciousness and connecting people across the globe through the power of music and media. It uses revenues generated from corporate sponsors, music sales and donations to develop multimedia projects with a positive intention to bring about social change. EarthTones also works to create partnerships with like-minded companies, organizations, filmmakers, recording artists and others that are working to connect and inspire people on a large scale.

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Gourmet Food Trucks Industry Market Research Now Available from IBISWorld

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

Consumers are becoming increasingly health conscious, and the increasingly popular Gourmet Food Trucks Industry has responded by expanding the number of healthy options on their menus, according to IBISWorld, the nations largest publisher of industry research. During the past few years, the Gourmet food Trucks Industry has surged ahead because of new consumer demand for unique and gourmet products. The Industry has sought to fill this demand by offering food trucks that cater to vegan, vegetarian and other health-conscious consumers. Gourmet food truck and street food vendors are increasingly investing in specialty, ethnic and fusion (e.g. Mexican and Korean combination) types of food. Many operations have grown strongly over the past few years and outperformed traditional food truck operators.

According to IBISWorld, while the public's newfound obsession with food trucks will likely subside over the next five years, there will still be some opportunities for growth and sustained interest from major metropolitan areas and demand for street foods will grow as vendors adapt to the growing health consciousness of the public with the expansion of gourmet and healthy menu options. For this reason, industry research firm IBISWorld has added a report on the Gourmet food trucks industry to its growing Food Service & Drinking Places report collection.

Economy wide, consumers spend less on luxuries like eating out; and when they do, they are buying lower-priced items. Fast food restaurants have increasingly lost business to home-cooked meals in the battle over people's shrinking budgets. However, according to IBISWorld, consumers' renewed fascination with Gourmet Food Trucks Foods allowed them to counter some of these trends. Many gourmet food trucks have carved out a unique niche and developed a loyal customer base. According to IBISWorld analyst, Nima Samadi, these people often go out of their way to go to the operator's website or follow them on Twitter to determine when the street vendor is near them. It is hard for a vendor that has generic and unoriginal food to develop the same cult-like following and devoted customer base, says Samadi. Continuing high quality and personal service will also mean high repeat and return rates from customers.

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World-Class Innovators and Leaders to Launch "The Blue Economy" at the Hawai'i Convention Center From Sept. 13 - 17, 2010

Honolulu, HI (Vocus) August 30, 2010

Top authors, innovators and leaders from around the world will launch The Blue Economy during the World Congress for Zero Initiatives from Sept. 13-17, 2010, at the Hawaii Convention Center. Keynote speakers will include: Professor Gunter Pauli, founder of ZERI (Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives); Tomoyo Nonaka, former CEO of Sanyo; His Excellency Lyonpo Thakur S. Powdyel, the honorable minister of education, Royal Government of Bhutan; and Nainoa Thompson, executive director of the Polynesian Voyaging Society.

The World Congress for Zero Initiatives is also offering a new rate of $ 70 for those who can only attend the plenary luncheons. Registration is now available for the luncheons, daily rates and full event. To register, visit http://zeroemissionshawaii.org.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

PROFESSOR GUNTER PAULI

Author, innovator, founder of ZERI (Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives)

Gunter Pauli (1956) obtained his masters in business administration from INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France. His entrepreneurial activities span business, culture, science, politics and the environment. Under his leadership, a small European company pioneered an ecological factory. He founded the "Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives" (ZERI) at the United Nations University in Tokyo, and subsequently established The Global ZERI Network, redesigning production and consumption into clusters of industries inspired by natural systems. He is dedicated to design and implement a society and industries, which respond to peoples needs using what we have. Fluent in seven languages, and having lived on four continents, he is a world citizen. He has written sixteen books, which have been printed in 27 languages and 36 fables bringing science and emotions to children. Over 17 million copies have been distributed worldwide. A few of his fables are available in over 100 languages. He is the author of a new book soon to be released entitled "The Blue Economy" and key note speaker for The World Congress on Zero Emissions Initiatives.

TOMOYO NONAKA

Chairman GAIA Initiative

Former CEO of Sanyo

Beginning in 1979, Ms. Nonaka was a newscaster and anchorwoman for NHK, the national TV station in Japan. Her main programs at NHK included 'Weekly Abroad', 'Sports and News', 'Sunday Sports Special' and others. From 1993 to 1997, she was the anchorwoman for the popular business program 'World Business Satellite' at TV Tokyo. In addition to activities as a journalist, she has been member for many Japanese government committees for Cabinet Office, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

In 2002, she became an outside director of the board for Sanyo Electric. In 2005, she became chairperson and CEO for Sanyo Electric. Upon her taking chairperson position, she created the new corporation vision 'Think Gaia' and started to restructure many business divisions under the new vision for Sanyo to become a leading company to solve environmental problems with its technology. She created a three-year Evolution Plan aimed at reorganizing the business portfolio and improving the corporate financial structure and conditions.

Furthermore, she has been adviser and a member of the board of directors for many large Japanese corporations such as Asahi Breweries, Sumitomo Corporation, NTT Docomo, Nikko Citigroup, and Unisys, Japan.

HIS EXCELLENCY, THE HONORABLE MINISTER OF EDUCATION, LYONPO THAKUR S. POWDYEL

Royal Government of Bhutan

Thakur Singh Powdyel is the Education Minister. Thakur Singh Powdyel graduated with a Masters degree in English from North Hills University in Shillong, India. He earned his PGCE from the Institute of Education, University of London in the United Kingdom. He started his career as a teacher. He has served as a lecturer and Vice Principal of Sherubtse College in Kanglung and Director of the Centre for Education Research. He was a visiting Professor to the Graduates School of Asian and African Studies at the Kyoto University in Japan. Thakur Singh Powdyel was elected from Dorokha-Tading constituency in Samtse.

In 1972, Bhutan adopted "Gross National Happiness" (GNH) as its guiding principle for integrating sustainable development with environmental conservation and preservation of the country's ancient culture and traditions. The prime minister of Bhutan recently launched an initiative to introduce GNH principles into the educational system at every level.

"Educating for Gross National Happiness is an idea whose time has truly come. To this end, the workshop brought together thinkers and practitioners of holistic education, eco-literacy, sustainable development, media, film, social work, environment from around the world to work with our Bhutanese educators, GNH-thinkers and youth over a six-day period. The workshop provided a wonderful opportunity to all stakeholders to return to the basics of education which are no different from the basics of a GNH-way of life."

NAINOA THOMPSON

Executive Director, Polynesian Voyaging Society

Native Hawaiian Master Navigator

Nainoa Thompson is a Native Hawaiian navigator and the executive director of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. He is best known as the first Hawaiian to practice the ancient Polynesian art of navigation since the 14th century, having navigated two double-hulled canoes (the Hokulea and the Hawaiiloa) from Hawaii to other island nations in Polynesia without the aid of instruments. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Thompson graduated from Punahou School in 1972 and earned a BA in Ocean Science in 1986 from the University of Hawai`i. Thompson was trained by master navigator Mau Piailug from the island of Satawal and assisted him on the first voyage of the Hokulea in 1976. His first solo voyage was from Hawaii to Tahiti in 1980. Since then, Thompson has been the lead navigator on the subsequent voyages of Hokulea, including the Voyage of Rediscovery from 1985 to 1987. On March 18, 2007, Thompson and four other native Hawaiian navigators were inducted into pwo as master navigators. The ceremony was conducted by Piailug on Satawal.

Key sponsors and exhibitors include: CT&T America, the worlds largest producer of electrical vehicles; ANA All Nippon Airways, First Wind, Blue Planet Foundation, Enterprise Holdings: Enterprise Rent-a-Car, National, Alamo and We Car, Hawaiian Electric Company, Hawaii Business Magazine, Pacific Biodiesel Inc., Puna Geothermal Venture, Sopogy, University of Hawaii and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Find additional information about the conference and register at: http://zeroemissionshawaii.org; http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-World-Congress-on-Zero-Emissions-Initiatives; http://twitter.com/zeroemissionsHI.

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