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stevenbarber

Steven Barber

Award winning Filmmaker and Executive Producer Steve Barber is known for the film Return to Tarawa. Recently, he embarked on another great venture, the must see film, Until They Are Home. On November 7th, Steven was featured on Fox 11 News along with Author and Veteran, Leon Cooper in a tribute to Veterans Day.

WWW.STEVENCBARBER.BLOGSPOT.COM

http://www.facebook.com/pages/RETURN-TO-TARAWA/346761505013

http://www.youtube.com/stevencbarber#p/u/5/x96yuS-xFvE

www.untiltheyarehome.com
www.unbeatenthemovie.com
www.vanillafire.com
www.returntotarawa.com
www.americanparaplegic.com

 

 

Bettina Jenkins Bathe

Bettina Jenkins Bathe resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She is the author of the famed children's book series, Violet the Pilot, soon to be a TV series and movie. Bettina conducts readings for children at libraries, schools, science centers and book stores, appearing in a Commercial Pilot uniform. She has been flying airplanes as a Commercial Pilot since 1988, and is a mother of two. Bettina was featured in Canadian Living Magazine in the article, This Woman to Know. She participates in fundraising for organizations such as; Alberta Children's Hospital, Toronto & Miami Sick Kids Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, St.Pius Catholic School, Toronto and Calgary School Board, Ninety-Nines (Woman Pilots), Solar stage Children's Theatre in Toronto, Toy Mountain for children in Calgary, Suzuki Talent Education Music Program, The Joy Drive Holiday Angels, The Magic of Christmas for Children, Calgary Airport: Kidsport Area and the Costa Rica Tourism Board.

http://www.violetthepilot.com

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mariahbonner

 

Mariah Bonner

Mariah studied ballet in Paris, traveled the world full-time as a model, performed lead acting roles on stage and supporting roles in film. Mariah resides in New York, where recently, she played Helen in an original theater production titled, All That Might Happen.

http://www.maskerademovie.com/cast/member/13

http://www.qmodels.com

 

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Jimmy Breslin

Jimmy Breslin is a top baseball recruiting coach in the States. His approach to managing, coaching, and instructing is unique and proven. Several of his students went on to sign with colleges and Major League Baseball teams such as the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillie's, Los Angeles Angels, Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners. Coach Breslin is known for going beyond the lesson and giving of his time until a skill is learned. His on-staff coaches are certified and or Pro.

http://www.top10floridabaseball.com

jeffbuick

 

Jeff Buick

Jeff Buick is the author of enthralling thrillers, African Ice, Bloodline, Delicate Chaos, Lethal Dose, Shell Game and his newest and highly anticipated book, One Child. With his latest release, One Child, Jeff has redifined the publishing model with a novel that reaches out to readers through daily release, facebook profiles and text-back. Jeff is also known for captivating readers with his engaging characters and suspense plots. He lives in Canada and is a father to four boys and five Shiba Inu dogs. Recently, he announced the birth of his granddaughter Mikayla, for which he is thrilled!

www.jeffbuick.com

 

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budcollins

 

Bud Collins

Arthur Worth "Bud" Collins, Jr. is a sportswriter, political columnist, author of six books, former host and commentator for US Open and Wimbledon annual events and star in the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

www.budcollinstennis.com

 

dubelman

 

Dan Dubelman

Dan Dubelman is a musician, actor and entertainment executive. Dan started as a child star; he even won a Gold Lion at the Cannes Film Festival. Dan has a reputation for exceptional songwriting and great guitar licks, too. He also formed a company known as, Dan Dubelman Productions, which specializes in executive direction and production of webisodes, music videos, short films and feature length independent movies in Los Angeles, California. Dan is currently acting in a tribute to country singer, Kenny Chesney. For more information go to: www.dandubelman.com

YouTube Video: All About U Radio@Beverly Hills Hotel May 14, 2011 KKGM Dallas Danny Mann Band

 

jaquelinannfinch

 

Jacqueline Ann Finch

Jacqueline's latest short film "The Seedling" just premiered at Cannes in which she co-wrote and stars in. The film is being screened for the industry at Raleigh Studios and has been invited to do a stand-alone fund-raiser screening as part of the prestigious LA Femme Film Festival in October 2010.

"The Sugar Road", now in development is Jacqueline's first full-length screenplay. Set in the South, it is a film noir of dark addictions and unmet needs in the realm of "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane" meets "Body Heat."

http://www.theseedlingmovie.com/news.html

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Sam Granato

Sam Granato was a Democratic nominee in the 2010 US Senate election in Utah. He is the President of Frank Granato Importing Co., a business that his father started in 1948 and which continues to flourish today. Sam worked alongside his father and delivered European and Italian groceries to restaurants and families in the community. He’s served his community on the Salt Lake City-County Board of Health and is the current chairman of the Utah Liquor Commission. He is a businessman with an eye on creating jobs for his Utah community. "As a small business owner, I’ve learned that you don’t solve problems by being stubborn and inflexible, and that real leaders possess the wisdom, humility and independence necessary to consider all sides of a situation and develop a practical, common sense solution." -Sam Granato

http://granatos.com
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/opinion/50426149-82/utah-sam-granato-senate.html.csp
http://www.voteforgranato.com/

 

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Bill Halbert

Bill Halbert, a retired Air Force colonel who flew combat in three wars. Bill is one of the former military personnel who leads tours at the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum ("HAMM") on the grounds of Tyler Pounds Regional Airport in Tyler, Texas. The museum was created to teach about the history of aviation through the 20th century, and is located the former airline terminal. Bill leads tours and answers questions, but he also delivers an important message, "If one of the youngsters on my tour says his relative flew in a war, I ask that child to go home and hug their grandpa or their great-grandpa and tell them thank you for serving,” Halbert says.

 

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Monty Hall

Monty Hall was the host of the game show Let’s Make a Deal, which he developed and produced with partner Stefan Hatos. Let’s Make a Deal aired on NBC daytime from December 30, 1963, to December 27, 1968, and on ABC daytime from December 30, 1968, to July 9, 1976, along with two primetime runs. Monty Hall is also known for his charitable contributions including his tireless effort at co-hosting the Diabetes Tennis Tournament at the Playboy Mansion which results in benefit proceeds of several hundred thousand dollars with each event.

www.letsmakeadeal.com

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allanhavey

 

Allan Havey

Allan Havey, stand-up comic and actor who has made appearances on Conan O'Brien, Late Show with David Letterman, Seinfeld and several other shows and films. Allan hosted a talk show on The Comedy Channel, known as Late Night with Allan Havey. Allan also created CURTAIN UP! a seminar for students seeking a career in performing and fine arts.

Curtain Up

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litwak

 

Glenn Litwak, Esq.

Glenn Litwak is a founding member of Litwak & Havkin, a law firm in Beverly Hills, California. Glenn specializes in entertainment law. He has extensive expertise in negotiating and drafting a wide variety of contracts relating to the entertainment industry, representing filmmakers, film and TV producers, film distribution companies, directors, writers, digital content providers, PR firms, actors, models, personal managers, talent agencies, recording artists, music producers, musicians, songwriters, record labels, and music production and management companies. Glenn also has extensive experience in handling entertainment industry litigation.

Glenn has been a speaker at entertainment law seminars at UCLA Law School, the Association of Independent Music Publishers (“AIMP”) and for the California Lawyers for the Arts and the California Alliance of Paralegal Associations. He is an instructor at the UCLA Extension, Entertainment Studies Program where he teaches a course entitled “Self Defense in the Music Industry.” In 2009, Glenn published articles on music industry topics in Urban Network Magazine and Music Connection Magazine. Glenn’s “Exec Profile” interview with Music Connection Magazine was also published in July of 2009. He also co-wrote a chapter in a new media law book on minors working in the entertainment industry which is scheduled for publication in 2010 by the New York State Bar Association. Glenn Litwak has been profiled in California Law Business Magazine (February 1998). He has also been interviewed on a number of television shows including: Celebrity Justice, Inside Edition, Extra, and Fox Cable News.

For a list of Glenn Litwak's representative clients, see: http://www.litwakandhavkin.com

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bobkent

 

Bob Kent

Bob and his family created CrossKeys Vineyards, a unique winery in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Bob is also the Regional Vice President of Massanutten Vacations. Listen to Bob's story of success on All About U!

www.crosskeysvineyards.com

www.massanuttenvacation.com

 

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Dr. Alexander Marmureanu

Dr. Marmureanu is the founding physician of California Heart & Lung Surgery Medical Center. He is a specialist in Thoracic surgery and recognized in the public eye for his soothing consultations with patients . He is said to be comforting and able to instill a sense of calm in his patients. No wonder they are not surprised at the successful outcome of their procedure! When he is not at the hospital, he is a devoted father of two young adults. This man is a good father and a good doctor who stays on alert, even during cocktail hour, in the event he is called to save a life. Dr. Marmureanu is also known as an excellent tennis player in the Beverly Hills community and a talented person who declined international tennis pro recognition in trade for an education in surgery. He is a world-class dedicated surgeon!

http://www.californiaheartandlungsurgery.com/meet_our_staff.htm

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mccowan

Charmaine McCowan

the Well Being Expert

In an original transformational program, Living in the heart, which was developed and facilitated by Charmaine, she exhibits her unique ability to immediately connect with and open the hearts of people from all walks of life. Her powerful and proven methods have moved many people throughout the United States to open their hearts to heal body, mind and spirit and connect to their authentic self.

Best described as a captivating, passionate facilitator of well being, Charmaine holds a Juris Doctorate degree in law and uses the power of words to inspire transformation. She has been heard to say that her real degree is not in the letter of the law but the spirit and soul behind those letters.

Charmaine has been the Anchor and Executive Producer for Giving Back, a one hour magazine-style radio show aired Thursday mornings at 8:00am, on KEST 14.50AM, San Francisco. For more information on Charmaine, Living in the Heart, Humani-Tea Speaks and Giving Back.

www.humaniteaspeaks.com
www.humaniteacards.webs.com

 

chuckmelkent

 

Chuck Melkent

Chuck Melkent is the Director of Tennis and Head Tennis Pro at The Los Angeles Country Club and is the USPTA District 3 President for Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Santa Monica and West Los Angeles. Chuck is also a Tennis Analyst for WHBQ Sports 56 - Sportstime Extra - ( A 24 hour radio sports talk show heard through the Southeast.)

www.thelacc.org

http://latennispro.com

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dryosef

 

Dr. Yosef Nasseri

Dr. Nasseri is a physician and surgeon at Cedars - Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, specializing in Colon Cancer. He also performs surgery on patients living in impoverished communities world-wide, on a no-fee basis.

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Brandon Royal

Brandon Royal is an award-winning author whose educational authorship includes The Little Red Writing Book, The Little Gold Grammar Book, The Little Green Math Book, and The Little Blue Reasoning Book. A Canadian by birth and a graduate of the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business, his interest in writing began after completing fiction and scriptwriting courses at Harvard University. Since then he has authored ten books and written across a diverse spectrum, penning fiction, nonfiction, short stories, essays, news articles, speeches, poetry, and personal quotations. Reviews of his books have appeared in Time Asia magazine, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal of America, Midwest Book Review, The Asian Review of Books, Choice Reviews Online, Asia Times Online, and About.com. In 2010, he won the International Book Awards and two gold medals at the President's Book Awards.

www.brandonroyal.com

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rozell

 

James Rozell

James Rozell is a graduate of University of Texas, who recently wrote a song and is enthusiastic about pursuing his dreams. He has a passion for the field of psychology and for politics. For more information about James' songwriting, go to: http://www.soundcloud.com/semajextah

 

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Tim Salmon

Tim Salmon, also know as Mr. Angel or The King Fish, is a former Major League Baseball right fielder/designated hitter who played his entire career with the Angel’s and is considered to be one of the greatest players in the franchise history. Tim is also a father to four children, a husband, philanthropist and a native Californian. Tim and his wife Marci give back to the community through their commitment to The Tim Salmon Foundation.

www.timsalmon.com

www.halosheaven.com

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brandonscott

 

Brandon Scott

Brandon is a magician, actor, comedian and musician who loves what he does and wants to do more. He performs magic at the Magic Castle, a Victorian mansion perched in the hills above Hollywood Boulevard. When he’s not at the Magic Castle, he’s the marketing director for NoHoArtsDistrict.com, a comprehensive website that covers all of the arts. He's also an accomplished martial artist with the moniker “Master East-West” because of the way he combines the various disciplines.

Brandon has also led workshops with L.A.’s BEST after school program and on behalf of the “YMCA’s Week against Violence” which earned him the unofficial title of “Children’s Peace Ambassador.” Other awards include certificates from the city of Los Angeles, signed by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, for his work entertaining people in underprivileged areas of the city, at fundraisers and at hospitals. You may have even heard him talk about his paranormal experiences as a frequent guest on George Noory’sCoast to CoastAM radio show.

www.brandonscott.tv
www.facebook.com/BrandonJayScott
http://singularcity.com/singular-celebrities/749-singular-profile-brandon-jay-scott

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semel

 

Dr. George Semel

Dr. George Semel is a cosmetic surgeon in Beverly Hills. Dr. Semel also offers a line of great skin treatment products. He believes that fitness and a healthy diet are key in maintaining a youthful appearance. For more information go to: www.drsemel.com.

scottshimamoto

 

Scott Shimamoto

Scott Shimamoto is a comedian, producer, actor and rapper. He has appeared on Family Feud, The Wise Guys (Internet Radio), John London and the House Party – KKBT The Beat 92.3 FM, and John Kobara Asian Understanding – KPCC 89.3 FM. Scott brings great comedy to the Los Angeles area at venue such as, The Comedy Store, The Ice House, Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, The Ontario Improv, The Irvine Improv, The Haha Café, Zapata Vive Restaurant, Flappers Comedy Club and Wahib’s Restaurant.

Scott's has co-produced fundraisers and appeared as a comedian for Corporate and club events including, Relay For Laffs -American Cancer Society, Laugh Your Heart Out -American Diabetes Association, Relay For Life, Jim Hill Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Los Angeles Urban League, LA Sheriff's 30-Year Reunion, You May Chuckle Aloud -Santa Anita YMCA fundraiser and the Kokusai Golf Club. Scott was also an announcer for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Basketball event and hosted Out Front LA, a Los Angeles based radio show on 107.1 FM KMAX, which featured music by Asian-American musical artists. Scott produced a track called “The Banzai Beat” in the 90’s. For more information on Scott, go to: www.ScottShimamoto.com

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Alan Sims

Alan R. Sims is the Chief Executive Officer of The Center for Litigation and Consumer Real Estate Education (CLCREE). Alan formed The Center for Litigation, to assist people who are facing foreclosure or who have lost their homes due to predatory lending and other unscrupulous real estate practices. Alan has worked as a forensic real estate appraiser for over sixteen years. He also formed Alan R. Sims Appraising firm in 1993, after an extensive career as an engineer in the field of telecommunications. Alan is a Vietnam veteran. For more information go to: www.CLCREE.ORG

 

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Matt Thiede

Matt Thiede is the founder of Rise Again, a foundation with the mission of improving the quality of life for people with paralysis. Matt has a spinal cord injury and understands the challenges of rising again. For over ten years, he has overcome many physical obstacles and emotional hurdles on his road to recovery. Today he takes steps from a wheelchair and lives an independent lifestyle. Matt believes that rehabilitation is possible for people with paralysis. With his non-profit organization, Rise Again he seeks to provide people with assistance in applying for financial support and locating resources for medical, rehabilitation, transportation, housing, nurses, service dogs, rehabilitation centers, mentors, support groups and other assistance. http://www.riseagainfoundation.org

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Howie Walfish

Howie is a fabulously funny stand-up comedian who regularly performs at comedy clubs in Los Angeles. He also performs in Murder Mystery shows. He also creates corporate and private parties for birthdays, anniversaries and other special events.

Find Howie on Facebook

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norbywalters

 

Norby Walters

Hollywood's favorite "old school" host! Former club owner and agent from New York to current poker-party and awards-season-bash host extraordinaire Norby Walters, one of the most dapper, snappiest characters in a town. Walters hosts an annual Oscar viewing party called "Night of 100 Stars" at the Crystal Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel.

http://www.nightof100stars.com/

 

clydewright

 

Clyde Wright

Clyde Wright, also known as Skeeter, was a Major League Baseball pitcher, a left-hander with the California Angels from 1966 to 1973. He is the only Angel left-hander to win 20 games in a season. Wright also pitched for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan for three seasons. He is known for throwing balls to kids in the stands. Clyde supports several charities for children in need and heads The Clyde Wright Pitching School in Anaheim. It is a baseball-loving kid's dream, a personal pitching session with Clyde Wright!

http://www.baseball-almanac.com

 
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