Posted by Rob Longwell

On Tuesday February 23, 2010, the Beverly Hills Hotel will hold the First Annual Oscar Suite of 100 Stars Sponsored by Pevonia Botanica. This is a prelude to the Oscar Night of 100 Stars black-tie star-studded charity party.

Invited guests will include both Young Hollywood and Established Hollywood. Expected to attend are Thora Birch, Amber Tamblyn, Blake Lively, Danielle Panabaker, Kim and Kloe Kardashian, Paula Abdul Alex Trebek, Tia Carrere, Chevy Chase, Nikki Reed, Robert Wagner, Kaley Cuoko, Melanie Griffith, Goldie Hawn, Jacqueline Bissett, Erika Christensen, Harry Hamlin, Lisa Rinna, William Shatner, David Arquette, Lorenzo Lamas, Shayne Lamas, Ashley Tisdale, Casper Van Dien, Catherine Oxenberg, Sasha Jackson, Eric Roberts, Lou and Carla Ferrigno, Angie Everhart, Jordana Brews, Sofia Milos CSI:Miami, Maria Conchita Alonzo, Esai Morales, Bai Ling, Courtney Peldon, Jobeth Williams, Sasha Jackson, Leslie Ann Warren, Susan Blakely, and Ashley Peldon.

VIP Gift Bags Vendors include Katie M Designs, Gordon Valley Vineyard in Napa Valley, Olivier Napa Valley and Olivier Tahoe, Pixie Mineral Cosmetics, Lose Diet by Kathy Balland, ICIO Water, and Archipelago-Botanica soy candles. Black Forest Collection will provide a sophiscated fragrance for the suite.

Presenting Sponsor for the Oscar Suite of 100 Stars, Pevonia Botanica, offers a posh spa oasis complete with rich Caviar and Tropicale hand treatments to get all VIP attendees. Pevona will gift some eco-friendly skincare.

Co-Sponsor Robinson Designer Goldsmith is one of New Zealand’s premier Jewelry families.

Co-Sponsor Tequilla Semental “The Next Generation” gifts stars with three bottles of their best Tequilla, Tequilla Semental Reposado, Tequila Semental Silver and Tequilla Semental Anejo.

Eyewear Designer Daniel Oberti, owner of Just Look’n, showcases a 18 carat solid gold framed sunglasses embedded with VS1 diamonds.

Cherry Berry craftsmen offers fashionable leather handbags.

Julia Shlovsky’s Jewelry presents precious stones of unusual contours, color variations and remarkable.

Beach Bunny swimwear brings excitement to the beach with fun and sexy styles.

Designer Leslie Belcher’s Accessoreez are glass handcrafted designs decorated with fresh water pearls, garnet, black onyx, turquoise, sterling silver, bronze, and jade.

Martin Taber Designs debuts a new collection of ecologically inspired couture art jewelry.

Charlie Lapson presents his new collection of clutches and purses.

Debi Bodinus of D’Bodinus Eco-Luxury Collection inspires Eco-Living in a Luxury Living Lounge.

Mignon Chocolate, chocolatier to the stars introduces their “M”Collection of rich and exotic flavors.

Hai-Elite presents style and technology in hair beauty tools.

Athletic designer Cristofer Smith’s Green Apple Active created certified organic bamboo and cotton active-apparel.

“Bejeweled” by Susan Fixel are hip fashions are worn by many celebrities including Paris Hilton, Beyonce Knowles, Jessica Alba, Denise Richards, Keisha Cole, Hayden Panatierre and Britney Spears.

Kelly Ann Swartz, “Australian Designer, will her couture and ready to wear evening gowns decorated with luxurious laces, hand embroidery, and Swarovski crystal beading.

Yon-Ka® Paris, will offer French-made phyto-aromatic skincare.

Girlfriends BH has personalized monograms for their robes.

Cape Cod Leather will gift fine Italian leather messenger bags for men and stunning leather handbags for the ladies.

Tommy John underwear has an undershirt with no excess fabric and stays tucked and sleek.

Yoostar™lets you film yourself into hundreds of famous movie scenes, where you can perform with, or rep lace, the original actors.

“Absolutely Pure” Suio water, which is known for its beneficial health properties, will satisfy attendees thirst for the best.

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International Animated Film (Annie) Awards

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 37th Annual Annie
Awards recognizing the year’s best animated features, television productions,
commercials, short subjects and outstanding individual achievements in the field of
animation. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Princess and the Frog” received
eight nominations, including Best Animated Feature and individual nominations for
animated effects, character animation, production design and voice acting, while its
“Prep and Landing” received nine nominations including Best Animated Television
Production and individual nominations for character animation, character design, music,
production design, storyboarding and writing.

DreamWorks Animation received 11 nominations, including Best Animated
Television Production for “Merry Madagascar.” Laika received a total of 10 nominations
including Best Animated Feature “Coraline” and Pixar Animation Studios received a
total of nine nominations including Best Animated Feature “Up.” Completing the list of
Best Animated Features nominated are: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” Sony
Pictures Animation, “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” 20th Century Fox and “The Secret of Kells,”
Cartoon Saloon.

Winners will be announced at the 37th Annual Annie Awards ceremony on Saturday,
February 6, 2010, at UCLA’s Royce Hall, in Los Angeles, CA. For a complete listing
of Annie Award nominations and event information, please go to
www.annieawards.org.

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posted by Rob Long

Feb 4 2010 9:00P Sheer Fantasy Lingerie Ball @ The Paris Studio Theatre
Feb 4 2010 Hooters Super Bowl Party @ Surfcomber Hotel
Feb 4 2010 Bud Light Hotel @ Surfcomber Hotel
Feb 4 2010 Hotel 944 Super Party @ Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach Resort
Feb 5 2010
9:00 AHotel 944 Super Party @ Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach Resort
Feb 5 2010 9:00 PLeather and Laces Super Bowl Party @ The Paris Studio Theatre
Feb 5 2010 9:00P VIVID - Tootsies Cabaret Super Bowl Party @ Tootsie’s Cabaret

Feb 6 2010 6:00P
Taste of the NFL @ Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
Feb 6 2010 8:00P Black Eyed Peas Concert @ American Airlines Arena
Feb 6 2010 9:00PPlayboy’s Super Saturday Night @ The Sagamore Hotel (Poolside)
Feb 6 2010 9:00PPenthouse Magazine Super Bowl XLIV Party @ Passion Nightclub Seminole Hardrock
Feb 6 2010 9:00PMaxim Magazine Super Bowl XLIV Party @ The Raleigh Hotel
Feb 6 2010 9:00PSaturday Night Spectacular @ Bank Of America Tower At International Place

Feb 7 2010 12:00P
NFL Tailgate Party @ Land Shark Stadium
Feb 7 2010 3:00P
Super Bowl XLIV @ Land Shark Stadium
Feb 11 2010 9:00A

And, in Los Angeles
2:00 p.m. - Joe Jones’ Versatile Productions presents “The Largest and Sexiest Super Bowl Party Ever”. Paradise Restaurant,

2:00 p.m. - Playboy Mansion “Gameday” party to benefit MotorCycle Charity Associates

Feb 12 2010Mardi Gras Weekend @ French Quarters

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Playboy Mansion “Gameday” Superbowl party benefiting MotorCycle Charity Associates
by Rob Longwell

On Superbowl Sunday, February 7, the MotorCycle Charity Associates will host a charity Gameday party at the fabulous Playboy Mansion in Holmby Hills. Plenty of celebrities as well as bunnies will attend to support the Wounded Warrior Project. Expect to see hosts Playboy Cyber Girl Kaki West and Playboy model Ashlee Ricci. Live entertainment will be provided by Dennis Quaid & The Sharks.

Tickets can still be purchased on the website: www.thegameday10.com

~Chairty Associates Mission Statement~

Motorcycle Charity Associates takes pride in producing and promoting events while sharing a common goal of supporting worthwhile 501(c)(3) charities in research, education, community programs, and advocacy efforts.

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. To raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, To help severely injured service members aid and assist each other, and To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of severely injured service members.

Ø www.peacelovehappiness.com Peace Love and Happiness -

§ The Austin Children’s Shelter www.austinchildrenshelter.org, provides emergency shelter, high quality care and hope for the future to the abandoned, abused and neglected children of the community; plus,

§ www.100clubcentex.com 100 Club of Central Texas leads the community in providing support for law enforcement officers and their families when tragedy strikes.

Ø http://www.accidentscene.net/ - Educate motorists how to protect themselves legally and financially should an accident occur and enhance the survival rate and reduce severity of injuries for the injured riders of all motorized vehicles.

Ø Ride for the Heart Foundation www.ridefortheheart.com The Ride for the Heart Foundation (RHF) was formed with the goal of staging motorcycle related fundraising events that will benefit heart related charities while also promoting heart disease education, awareness and prevention.

Bluetooth, Eavesdropping and Cars
By R. Longwell, contributing editor

Let’s face it: using a cell phone while driving is distracting at the very least and can be downright dangerous. In many states it has been outlawed. Hands-free, in-car phones are certainly less distracting, but they have the huge disadvantage of not being portable.

Bluetooth offers a great improvement by providing hands-free in-car calling. But there are potential drawbacks, including safety and security. So how do get Bluetooth in your car, and do you really want one? What should you be aware of when installing bluetooh? Is Bluetooh Eavesdropping a reality?

Bluetooth is a relatively new technology and has many emerging uses. Although its primary function is still hands free calling, the potential for its many uses in automotive devices is large. Bluetooth is also being used for music and video streaming.

Built-in Bluetooth in automotive products and in the OEM market is more common now. Infotainment platforms by car manufacturers and the inclusion of wireless audio streaming in aftermarket products has increased significantly. Audio streaming in cars is the first application. Video streaming is the next big Bluetooth 3 opportunity open to exploration by manufacturers in the not too distant future. Roughly 20 per cent of all new automobiles globally had Bluetooth technology in 2007, according to research from market analysts Allied Business Intelligence.
Many 2009 models offer Bluetooth. For older models, if your car is a high-end 2004 model or newer, your vehicle may already be Bluetooth capable. If this is the case, you simply need a Bluetooth cell phone. Your cell phone must be able to communicate with the Bluetooth device in your car.

If your car is not Bluetooth equipped, numerous cellular phone and aftermarket companies make adapter kits. Most of the aftermarket systems work with almost all Bluetooth-equipped cell phones.

Whether you hire a professional to install the kit or purchase a portable kit, keep a couple of things in mind. To get the best results, mount the microphone no more than 16 inches from your mouth, either adjacent to your rearview mirror, on your headliner, or on the overhead console. Be sure the path between the microphone and your mouth is not blocked by anything, such as the sun visor or rearview mirror, and isn’t in line with direct airflow from your air vents.

The components should interfere with the seats, the shifter, or the mirrors. Be especially careful that nothing is in the path of the air bag, or serious injury could result. It’s not always obvious where air bags deploy, so consult your owner’s manual or call your dealer if you are unsure about installing the system yourself.

Another problem, especially with self installation, is possible interference between wireless devices among themselves and between sensitive car electronics.
Also, Eavesdropping on Bluetooth Automobiles may be an issue. For example, a spy tool called The Car Whisperer allows someone with a Laptop and a directional antenna to inject audio to, and record audio from, stopped, parked or y bypassing cars that have a connected or even unconnected Bluetooth unit running. Many manufacturers use a standard passkey which often is the only authentication that is needed to connect. These pass-keys are frequently all to simple, such as 0000. This eavesdropping tool could be used to harass drivers or listen covertly to conversations in nearby cars by accessing the microphone.
As with all new technologies, such as email, ways to exploit conveniences should be considered in users and developers security planning.

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HERE IS SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION
BENEFITTING:
Hillsides Home for Children
940 Avenue 64, Pasadena 91105
323.254.2274
DRESS:
Dress casually, there’s lots to do at the Grand Tasting
LOCATION OF EVENT:
University Club of Pasadena
175 North Oakland Avenue, Pasadena 91101
626.793.5157
TIME:
Doors open at 3:00 PM and will remain open until 5:30 PM, the event ends at 6:00 PM
FOOD:
Chef Claud Beltran of Noir Food & Wine will prepare the cuisine for the event.
He will also setup several tables with cheese & charcuterie from around the world.
WINE:
Over 50 wineries will be representing at the tasting. This is the largest Pasadena Wine Event of
the year with the exception of Family Winemaker’s.
Consider others and drink responsibly.
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SEMINARS:
There will be Seminars by Peter Cargasacchi of Cargasacchi Vineyards & Wes Hagen of Clos
Pepe Vineyards during the event.
You will receive information as to where (University Club) and when they will take place.
TASTING:
Please taste as many wines at the event you want.
We encourage “spitting” the wines to make it possible to taste a greater number of wines.
If you are not familiar with the technique please ask for Jared Hooper, Mike Farwell or Katie
Putterlik, we will be happy to assist you.
PROGRAM:
You will receive an event program listing all participating wineries and other important event
information when you arrive.
VIP TICKET HOLDERS:
If you have purchased a VIP PASS to the event please check in with the VIP table first as early
as 2:45 PM.
CHECK-IN
To avoid long lines and to check everyone in as quickly as possible please make sure you have
your receipt with you and you are in the proper line. If you do not have your online receipt from
PayPal or LocalWineEvents let us know immediately. We will have an alphabetcal list of all
purchased tickets at check in.
Tables with be arranged alphabetically; A-G, H-N, O-U, V-Z
(Note: if there are others in your party that will arrive separately please let us know when you
check in, there will be a representative to assist you.
IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:
Please email mike@mikefarwell.com

Michael Farwell
NOIR FOOD & WINE
40 North Mentor Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
(Restaurant) 626.795.7199

avnredcarpet1 AVN Rocks the Palms
by Rob Long

Heads turned as the red carpet zig-zagged through the Palms Casino Resort to the Pearl Theatre in Las Vegas on January 10, 2010 for the Adult Video Awards — the Oscars of Porn. Barely clad starlets waved, wiggled and blew kisses to a sea of fans. Our video of RSN’s real walk down the carpet reveals what is like to be inside the velvet ropes. To experience being a Real Star for a while, just click on our video link, walk the red carpet with us, wave to the fans and send your comments! Launch the awards season in style.

It was a night of naughtiness, parody, tears and laughter. The girls were excited and emotional to the extreme. This award celebration is the highlight of the year for most of these young stars where they can celebrate all the long hours and hard work. The pre-parties lasted so long that they couldn’t start the show for over an hour.

The show was hosted by comedian Dave Atell, Digital Playground’s Kayden Kross and Wicked Pictures’ Kirsten Price. Dave kept the audience laughing with raucous humor (like “shaving makes my guy look lonely”) while the flamboyant stars kept the audience ogling. Baby Bash performed.

Tori Black was the biggest winner holding five awards including Performer of the Year. She thanked her producers, friends and “all the people who fu**ed her”. She hopes to do it again. 21-year-old Tori finished with “I’d better stop, I’m going to cry.”

Sasha Grey, the keynote speaker at the Adult Entertainment Expo, also received numerous awards including Crossover Star of the Year (previously held by new mama Jenna Jameson).

The best oral winner commented in a hoarse voice “I must be really good at this.”

Interesting clips were shown from parody porn films like Sex Files (starring the porn versions of Moulder and Skully), Not married with Children XXX, Pirates of the Burning Sea and Not the Crosby’s. The addition in 2009 of the Best Parody category reflects the rapid growth in popularity of mainstream parodies.

“Nominations were culled from submissions by producers of products released between Oct. 1, 2008 and Sept. 30, 2009. We counted 6,897 actual new releases, from a total of 13,056 titles put out on DVD (including comps, amateurs and re-releases) this year,’ said Paul Fishbein, president of AVN Media Network.”

Trophies were awarded in 125 categories, including Best Video Feature, Best Parody, Female Performer of the Year, Best Adult Website and numerous Best Sex Scene awards. The winners included:

And the winners are…

Female Performer of the Year - Tori Black

Best Porn Parody – The Sex Files: A Dark XXX Parody and Not the Cosbys XXX

Best Film – The 8th Day

Best Screenplay - Throat: A Cautionary Tale

Clever Title of the Year - Who’s Nailin’ Paylin?

Best Selling & Renting Title of the Year - Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge

Best Actress - Kimberly Kane, The Sex Files: A Dark XXX Parody

Web Starlet of the Year - Sunny Leone

Best New Starlet - Kagney Linn Karter

Best New Web Starlet - Lexi Belle

MILF/Cougar Performer of the Year - Julia Ann

Male Performer of the Year - Manuel Ferrara

Best Actor - Eric Swiss, Not Married With Children XXX

See http://avnawards.avn.com/winners/ for a complete list of the winners in all 125 categories.

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New Voice on Demand Changes.
by Rob Long and Tara Thompson

Voice on Demand (Vod) technology has come along way since 1992. Today’s consumers increasingly want on-demand services. To keep audiences from shifting to sometimes underground alternatives, broadcasters are employing numerous orchestrated technologies to deliver more “on-demand” experiences.

VoD vendors, SeaChange International (SEAC) and Concurrent Computer (CCUR), are near their 52 week lows while their main competitors have been bought in fire-sales by cable equipment manufacturers. Within the next few years most of the VoD service providers will have replaced or upgraded their VoD systems.

Three emerging technology shifts are slowly rolling out. The most important shift is the separation of hardware and software. VoD vendors are moving away from hardward and toward becoming software-only providers. Software solutions will be more important as VoD will require cheaper hardware along with Linux just to survive in the more competitive environment. Telecom’s advanced TCA hardware platform could also bring costs down.

The second major shift is the migration from proprietary bundled content management to stand alone content delivery network (CDN). CDN content management will enable more rapid content propagation to any device from any location, preferably the nearest source.

The last major shift is the increasing importance of back office support for VoD. Back office systems could very well become the most expensive part of any VoD system.

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Google moves into Cell Phones with the Android Nexus

By Rob Long, Real Star News

Google, the dominate internet-search engine, is extending its reach into mobile phones. Bloggers, partly humorously, call this move part of Google’s world domination plan, as Google has already made inroads into much of Microsoft’s territory, including browsers (Google chrome), data, Google Office and even plans for a- Google operating system to replace windows. The company is ready to formally unveil the “Nexus One,” a phone that has already been given to Google employees and was quickly tagged the“Google phone.” Google plans to sell the smart Android phone directly to consumers rather than through the traditional carrier partner.

Initially, this direct sales business model was considered a game changer, but more recently, critics have pointed out that other phone manufactures have been unsuccessful at selling unlocked phones in the U.S. However, it has been rare to find marketing miscalculations in Google’s seemingly unstoppable expansion. Google’s cellular marketing plan is common outside of the US. In Europe consumers often first select their phone and then choose the service provider. But that’s just not how things usually work in the US. Although unlocked phones of varying quality are widely available online for use on US networks, a Google Phone has the potential to make this much more common. What Google brings to the table is significant advertising power, credibility and a highly desirable phone.

Consumers could use the Nexus One phone on any service that uses GSM technology — that is, runs with a SIM (subscriber identity module) card. Instead of being locked into AT&T, for example, consumers could use their new Google phone to shop other carrier deals and take advantage of typically shorter or nonexistent contracts that companies offer when shoppers bring their own phone.
Providers like Virgin Mobile and Boost are offering unlimited calling and no-contract service plans for around $30 to $50 per month. T-Mobile also now offers a contract-less, no free phone deal with unlimited voice use for around $50. Three of T-mobiles plans offer $10 per month lower rates if you purchase your own phone.
The Nexus phone is being manufactured by HTC for Google, though it won’t be like other Android phones already on the market. Google was deeply involved with the design, making it a more of a “Google Phone” than to a third-party phone that runs Android
It’s not clear yet whether Google will offer multiple versions of the phone for different carriers. The initial Nexus phone will be designed for GSM, which is used by AT&T, T-Mobile and most of the rest of the world. CDMA is used in the US by Verizon and Sprint.
Verizon has already been talking about launching a CDMA-equipped iPhone if it can agree on pricing with Apple. While consumers would benefit from a choice of carriers, a CDMA iPhone still seems like a pipe dream. Verizon will also soon be getting Palm’s webOS phones. With the launch of Google Nexus One, Verizon may not be as interested as it once was in the iPhone.
Apple has launched the iPhone on multiple carriers in many parts of the world, and has noted success in countries where it is available from more than one carrier. However, when the iPhone first launched, Apple had to make a long-term exclusivity deal with AT&T just to get the phone to market. The original deal was for five years, though it is believed that that deal was renegotiated when the iPhone transitioned to a subsidized model for the iPhone. That renegotiated exclusivity is widely believed to expire this year.

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