Domestic violence happens 145 times every hour in the U.S. It affects more women than breast cancer, lung cancer and ovarian cancer combined. As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, The Allstate Foundation has partnered with actress Rosario Dawson for the Purple Purse campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the role finances play in helping survivors break free from violence. In its third year, The Allstate Foundation Purple Purse campaign has pledged to donate up to $350,000 to the YWCA for programs that help domestic violence survivors gain the financial knowledge and resources needed to live independently.
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Cast appearance:
Peddler - Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
Gazeem the Thief - Mr. Snoops (The Rescuers)
Jafar - McLeach (The Rescuers Down Under)
Iago - Tigger (Winnie the Pooh)
Cave of Wonders - Monster House
Aladdin - Kermit the Frog (The Muppets)
Razoul and his Henchmen - The Gangreen Gang (The Powerpuff Girls)
Woman at the Window - Mulan
Ladies Laughing at Aladdin - Flowers (Alice in Wonderland (1951)) including Madeline Kahn
Abu - Conker the Squirrel (Conker's Bad Fur Day)
Three Balcony Harem Girls - Muses (Hercules)
Three Balcony Harem GIrls' Mother - Pocahontas
Necklace Man and Woman - Philoctetes (Hercules) and Rapunzel (Tangled)
Fat Ugly Lady - Princess Morbucks (The Powerpuff Girls)
Two Hungry Children - Roo (Winnie the Pooh) and Lumpy (Pooh's Heffalump Movie)
Prince Achmed - Hercules
Two men watching Prince Achmed - Pain and Panic (Hercules)
Sultan - Pumbaa (The Lion King)
Rajah - Tod (The Fox and the Hound)
Jasmine - Miss Piggy (The Muppets)
Omar; Melon Seller - Tantor (Tarzan)
Pot Seller - Woody (Toy Story)
Nut Seller - Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story)
Necklace Seller - Hamm (Toy Story)
Fish Seller - Rex (Toy Story)
Fire Eater - Mr. Potato Head (Toy Story)
Boy wanting an apple - Andy (Toy Story)
Farouk; Apple Seller - Edgar (The Aristocats)
Old Jafar - Mr. Nebbercracker (Monster House)
Carpet - The Powerpuff Girls
Genie - Fozzie Bear (The Muppets)
'Laddie' Dog Genie - Courage (Courage the Cowardly Dog)
Rabbit Genie - Bean Bunny (The Muppets)
Dragon Genie - Dragon Madam Mim (The Sword in the Stone)
Genie's Three Dancing Girls - Frog Tiana (The Princess and the Frog), Miss Bianca (The Rescuers), Duchess (The Aristocats)
Sheep Genie - Ram (Charlotte's Web)
Camel Abu - Great Prince (Bambi)
Horse Abu - Spirit (Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron)
Duck Abu - Duck (The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy)
Ostrich Abu - Coco (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends)
Turtle Abu - Turtle Merlin (The Sword in the Stone)
Car Abu - K.A.R.R. (The Powerpuff Girls)
Elephant Abu - Manny (Ice Age)
Old Man Genie - Eustace (Courage the Cowardly Dog)
Little Boy Genie - Dash (The Incredibles)
Fat Man Genie - George Darling (Peter Pan)
75 Golden Camels - Camel (Dumbo)
Genie as TV Parade Host Harry - Prince Phillip (Sleeping Beauty)
53 Purple Peacocks - Crows (Dumbo)
Genie as TV Parade Host June - Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
Exotic-Type Mammals - themselves
Leopard Genie - Bagheera (The Jungle Book)
Goat Genie - Sid (Ice Age)
Harem Genie - Nita (Brother Bear 2)
95 White Persian Monkeys - Monkeys (The Powerpuff Girls)
60 Elephants - themselves
Llamas - themselves
Bears and Lions - themselves
Brass Bands - themselves
40 Fakirs - themselves
Cooks and Bakers - themselves
Birds that 'warble on key' - themselves
A new Genworth survey finds that Americans whose parents set good financial examples are more likely to be among the 62 percent of Americans who have a financial plan and feel confident in their financial future.
The first results of the Psychology of Financial Planning Survey, released today by Genworth, are part of a series of research findings that will be issued throughout 2013. The purpose of the survey was to gain insights into the psyche of Americans about what prompts or restricts them from planning for their financial futures.
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Throngs of fans lined up at Sands® Cotai Central Saturday evening, hoping to catch a glimpse of the glittering array of celebrities walking the red carpet on their way to a VIP gala dinner at Sheraton Macao Hotel, part of Sands Cotai Central’s A Night of Stars event.
Celebrities gracing the red carpet, to the delighted screams and cheers of their fans, included Sammo Hung, Carol “Dodo” Cheng, Frances Yip, Chang Chen, Wu Chun, Ekin Cheng, Chilam Cheung, Karena Lam, Grasshopper and Sandrine Pinna, along with Vincent Kok and Sire Ma, who were masters of ceremony at the gala dinner – a celebration for the integrated resort’s VIP customers. Before the dinner, the stars participated in a handprint ceremony, with the resulting handprints to be incorporated into the Cotai Strip® development’s own version of an ‘Avenue of Stars’ walkway.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59648-sands-cotai-central-a-night-of-stars-glittering-cast-of-celebrities
Enjoy this first episode of a 5-part gummy bear stop motion animation series. Visit: http://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Fruit-Bitter-Tree-Compassionate/dp/0911226451 to buy the book "Sweet Fruit from the Bitter Tree: 61 true stories of creative and surprising ways out of conflict." Learn more about Mark at http://www.markandreas.com
CREDITS: Thanks to all my friends who gave me valuable feedback to make this video what it is! Thanks for everyone that made the sound possible in this video: Special thanks to: Imovie Freesound.org neonaeon for creating the fanfare:
http://www.freesound.org/people/neonaeon/sounds/49477/ cylon8472 for creating the Cthulhu growl I used for the scary worm noise: http://www.freesound.org/people/cylon8472/sounds/249686/ Closing music: ”Lord of the Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Relenzo2 for the ice spell sound used in the Bitter Curse: http://www.freesound.org/people/Relenzo2/sounds/160420/
The Craftsman brand, Craftsman Club, part of the SHOP YOUR WAY Network, Sears Heroes at Home and nonprofit Rebuilding Together are hitting the road this summer to inspire Americans to open their tool box and start working with their hands, all while making a difference in communities across the country.
With a 36-ft trailer and truck filled with all the necessary tools in tow, the brand will visit dozens of local communities, restoring homes of military veterans, participate in local restoration projects, disaster relief and consumer events throughout the summer.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/60868-craftsman-make-a-difference
To promote the adoption of teenagers from foster care, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), AdoptUSKids and the Ad Council are unveiling a new series of multimedia public service advertisements (PSAs). Today, more than 33,000 teenagers await adoption from the U.S. foster care system. Nearly 50 percent (14,000) are between the ages of 14 and 16.
These new PSAs are part of the Adoption from Foster Care campaign launched in 2004. Since the launch of the campaign more than 15,000 children have been placed with a permanent family.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58394-ad-council-adoption-psas-raise-awareness-of-teenagers-in-us-foster-care
As early as age 25, women can begin to show the first signs of age in the form of fine lines and wrinkles, crow’s feet, and loss of skin clarity and radiance. These changes are due in part to the cumulative effects of free radical damage, including exposure to sun and pollution, stress, certain lifestyle habits, genetics, and wear and tear of life.
ARTISTRY, the premium beauty brand of Amway, introduces its ARTISTRY YOUTH XTEND Collection. This comprehensive skincare collection addresses the first visible signs of aging to help revitalize the future of skin, repair, and protect skin to keep it looking younger, longer.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61024-amway-artistry-brand-introduces-artistry-youth-xtend-collection
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Avon Foundation for Women Ambassador Salma Hayek Pinault and Avon Products, Inc. CEO Sheri McCoy announced that four global organizations and one government campaign have received 2nd Avon Communications Awards: Speaking Out About Violence Against Women for their outstanding work to bring attention to the need to end violence against women. The awards, presented at the United Nations Headquarters during the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, are part of the Avon Speak Out Against Domestic Violence program, which has donated nearly $50 million globally to end violence against women since its launch in 2004.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60518-salma-hayek-pinault-presents-2nd-avon-global-communications-awards
