August 27th, 2010
August 26th, 2010
Uv Ink
Plum Island Director's StatementThe Director of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center today uttered an unequivocal denial that the Monster of Montauk came from the facility.
With the Monster of Montauk the hottest topic on Google Trends for the second day running, Associated Content called the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which jointly operate the facility, for a response to persistent speculation that the Montauk Monster is USDA property. As reported yesterday on Associated Content, the USDA's Plum Island Animal Disease Center is located not far from where the Montauk Monster washed ashore.
The close proximity of the Plum Island facility and the site of the Montauk Monster's discovery had fueled speculation that the Monster of Montauk is property of the USDA and may have been an experiment gone wrong or a byproduct of improper disposal.
Dr. Larry Barrett, Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) Director, responded to a flood of media inquiries on the Montauk Monster by issuing the following statement:
"It is impossible to accurately identify the species of animal from the photo. There is no scale from which to judge its size. Additionally, when a body has had prolonged exposure to water and predators, it can be altered or appear different from its normal form. If we had the actual body, we could tell you what it is; however, from viewing a canine tooth in the picture, we could guess it may be a cat or raccoon. I can state categorically that it is not associated with the work performed at Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC). PIADC serves as the nation's first line of defense against foreign animal diseases of livestock by identifying such diseases through diagnostic testing and by developing vaccines to protect livestock from those diseases."
Sandy Miller-Hays, of USDA, also said that there is no way the creature known as the Monster of Montauk came from Plum Island. She said that the research there involves barnyard animals, cows, pigs and sometimes sheep, used for research into foot and mouth disease. The Plum Island work is critical, Hays-Miller said, because export rules would prevent the United States from exporting any animal products for a full year if an outbreak of foot and mouth disease were to occur here. Emphasizing the impossibility of the Monster of Montauk being USDA property derived from Plum Island, Hays-Miller noted that all Plum Island research subject animals are euthanized and incinerated once research is complete.
Security at the facitlity is so tight that researchers entering and exiting the building must strip naked and enter a one way turnstile, then dress in facility provided clothes on the other side. Even jewelry and contact lenses must be removed during this process.
Yesterday's Associated Content article erred in stating that Plum Island is a level 4 faciltiy; it is actually level 3-ag and is not responsible for studying zoonotic diseases as stated in yesterday's article. The facility has done limited West Nile virus work but only to address its possible transmission among farm animals.
With the issuance of Dr. Barrett's statement, and the information provided by Miller-Hays, the mystery surrounding the Monster of Montauk seems to have dissipated. No aliens, no sinister government experiments and no devious publicity stunts. Just an unfortunate animal that met its demise.
Sources: interviews and emails with USDA and DHS officials
With the Monster of Montauk the hottest topic on Google Trends for the second day running, Associated Content called the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which jointly operate the facility, for a response to persistent speculation that the Montauk Monster is USDA property. As reported yesterday on Associated Content, the USDA's Plum Island Animal Disease Center is located not far from where the Montauk Monster washed ashore.
The close proximity of the Plum Island facility and the site of the Montauk Monster's discovery had fueled speculation that the Monster of Montauk is property of the USDA and may have been an experiment gone wrong or a byproduct of improper disposal.
Dr. Larry Barrett, Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) Director, responded to a flood of media inquiries on the Montauk Monster by issuing the following statement:
"It is impossible to accurately identify the species of animal from the photo. There is no scale from which to judge its size. Additionally, when a body has had prolonged exposure to water and predators, it can be altered or appear different from its normal form. If we had the actual body, we could tell you what it is; however, from viewing a canine tooth in the picture, we could guess it may be a cat or raccoon. I can state categorically that it is not associated with the work performed at Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC). PIADC serves as the nation's first line of defense against foreign animal diseases of livestock by identifying such diseases through diagnostic testing and by developing vaccines to protect livestock from those diseases."
Sandy Miller-Hays, of USDA, also said that there is no way the creature known as the Monster of Montauk came from Plum Island. She said that the research there involves barnyard animals, cows, pigs and sometimes sheep, used for research into foot and mouth disease. The Plum Island work is critical, Hays-Miller said, because export rules would prevent the United States from exporting any animal products for a full year if an outbreak of foot and mouth disease were to occur here. Emphasizing the impossibility of the Monster of Montauk being USDA property derived from Plum Island, Hays-Miller noted that all Plum Island research subject animals are euthanized and incinerated once research is complete.
Security at the facitlity is so tight that researchers entering and exiting the building must strip naked and enter a one way turnstile, then dress in facility provided clothes on the other side. Even jewelry and contact lenses must be removed during this process.
Yesterday's Associated Content article erred in stating that Plum Island is a level 4 faciltiy; it is actually level 3-ag and is not responsible for studying zoonotic diseases as stated in yesterday's article. The facility has done limited West Nile virus work but only to address its possible transmission among farm animals.
With the issuance of Dr. Barrett's statement, and the information provided by Miller-Hays, the mystery surrounding the Monster of Montauk seems to have dissipated. No aliens, no sinister government experiments and no devious publicity stunts. Just an unfortunate animal that met its demise.
Sources: interviews and emails with USDA and DHS officials
With the Monster of Montauk the hottest topic on Google Trends for the second day running, Associated Content called the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which jointly operate the facility, for a response to persistent speculation that the Montauk Monster is USDA property. As reported yesterday on Associated Content, the USDA's Plum Island Animal Disease Center is located not far from where the Montauk Monster washed ashore.
The close proximity of the Plum Island facility and the site of the Montauk Monster's discovery had fueled speculation that the Monster of Montauk is property of the USDA and may have been an experiment gone wrong or a byproduct of improper disposal.
Dr. Larry Barrett, Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) Director, responded to a flood of media inquiries on the Montauk Monster by issuing the following statement:
"It is impossible to accurately identify the species of animal from the photo. There is no scale from which to judge its size. Additionally, when a body has had prolonged exposure to water and predators, it can be altered or appear different from its normal form. If we had the actual body, we could tell you what it is; however, from viewing a canine tooth in the picture, we could guess it may be a cat or raccoon. I can state categorically that it is not associated with the work performed at Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC). PIADC serves as the nation's first line of defense against foreign animal diseases of livestock by identifying such diseases through diagnostic testing and by developing vaccines to protect livestock from those diseases."
Sandy Miller-Hays, of USDA, also said that there is no way the creature known as the Monster of Montauk came from Plum Island. She said that the research there involves barnyard animals, cows, pigs and sometimes sheep, used for research into foot and mouth disease. The Plum Island work is critical, Hays-Miller said, because export rules would prevent the United States from exporting any animal products for a full year if an outbreak of foot and mouth disease were to occur here. Emphasizing the impossibility of the Monster of Montauk being USDA property derived from Plum Island, Hays-Miller noted that all Plum Island research subject animals are euthanized and incinerated once research is complete.
Security at the facitlity is so tight that researchers entering and exiting the building must strip naked and enter a one way turnstile, then dress in facility provided clothes on the other side. Even jewelry and contact lenses must be removed during this process.
Yesterday's Associated Content article erred in stating that Plum Island is a level 4 faciltiy; it is actually level 3-ag and is not responsible for studying zoonotic diseases as stated in yesterday's article. The facility has done limited West Nile virus work but only to address its possible transmission among farm animals.
With the issuance of Dr. Barrett's statement, and the information provided by Miller-Hays, the mystery surrounding the Monster of Montauk seems to have dissipated. No aliens, no sinister government experiments and no devious publicity stunts. Just an unfortunate animal that met its demise.
Sources: interviews and emails with USDA and DHS officials
Plum Island Director's Statement
The Director of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center today uttered an unequivocal denial that the Monster of Montauk came from the facility.With the Monster of Montauk the hottest topic on Google Trends for the second day running, Associated Content called the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which jointly operate the facility, for a response to persistent speculation that the Montauk Monster is USDA property. As reported yesterday on Associated Content, the USDA's Plum Island Animal Disease Center is located not far from where the Montauk Monster washed ashore.
The close proximity of the Plum Island facility and the site of the Montauk Monster's discovery had fueled speculation that the Monster of Montauk is property of the USDA and may have been an experiment gone wrong or a byproduct of improper disposal.
Dr. Larry Barrett, Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) Director, responded to a flood of media inquiries on the Montauk Monster by issuing the following statement:
"It is impossible to accurately identify the species of animal from the photo. There is no scale from which to judge its size. Additionally, when a body has had prolonged exposure to water and predators, it can be altered or appear different from its normal form. If we had the actual body, we could tell you what it is; however, from viewing a canine tooth in the picture, we could guess it may be a cat or raccoon. I can state categorically that it is not associated with the work performed at Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC). PIADC serves as the nation's first line of defense against foreign animal diseases of livestock by identifying such diseases through diagnostic testing and by developing vaccines to protect livestock from those diseases."
Sandy Miller-Hays, of USDA, also said that there is no way the creature known as the Monster of Montauk came from Plum Island. She said that the research there involves barnyard animals, cows, pigs and sometimes sheep, used for research into foot and mouth disease. The Plum Island work is critical, Hays-Miller said, because export rules would prevent the United States from exporting any animal products for a full year if an outbreak of foot and mouth disease were to occur here. Emphasizing the impossibility of the Monster of Montauk being USDA property derived from Plum Island, Hays-Miller noted that all Plum Island research subject animals are euthanized and incinerated once research is complete.
Security at the facitlity is so tight that researchers entering and exiting the building must strip naked and enter a one way turnstile, then dress in facility provided clothes on the other side. Even jewelry and contact lenses must be removed during this process.
Yesterday's Associated Content article erred in stating that Plum Island is a level 4 faciltiy; it is actually level 3-ag and is not responsible for studying zoonotic diseases as stated in yesterday's article. The facility has done limited West Nile virus work but only to address its possible transmission among farm animals.
With the issuance of Dr. Barrett's statement, and the information provided by Miller-Hays, the mystery surrounding the Monster of Montauk seems to have dissipated. No aliens, no sinister government experiments and no devious publicity stunts. Just an unfortunate animal that met its demise.
Sources: interviews and emails with USDA and DHS officials
August 26th, 2010
Invisible Ink Recipe
Actresses to Watch Out for This YearHollywood is full of beautiful women. Over the last year we have met some incredible women who are blazing their own trail on the red carpet. Take a look with me at the top ten hottest actresses right now. Not only are they beautiful, but these ladies are serious about their craft. These top ten are in no particular order.
Twilight has captured the hearts of women everywhere, and we love these ladies of Twilight and the soon to be released New Moon on November 20, 2009.
Kristen Stewart: You know her as Jodi Foster's daughter in Panic Room. She was also the love interest in Into The Wild with Emile Hirsch. Stewart was born and raised in Los Angeles California and started acting when she was just 9 years old. See her in the new movie Adventureland, and Stephenie Meyer's New Moon, and Eclipse.
Nikki Reed: You know this beauty from the movie Thirteen which she co wrote, and Lords of Dogtown. The movie Thirteen is actually based on Nikki's life and experiences as a 13 year old girl, and the peer pressures teenagers encounter. She was born in West Los Angeles California. She never had any desire to become an actress , but when it was hard to cast for a role in her screen play Thirteen it was suggested that she play the part , and her career took off from there. See her in the much anticipated New Moon with Kristen Stewart .
Ashley Greene: This stunning lady born in Jacksonville Florida wanted to be a model. When she was told she was not tall enough she began to explore acting. She has had various small roles in television series such as Crossing Jordan, but her claim to fame is Twilight. You can see her also in the upcoming film New Moon.
Kaley Cuoco: Born in Camarillo California she has been modeling since she was 6 years old. She is perhaps best known for her role as Bridget Hennessey on 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter starring the late John Ritter. The gorgeous lady has also had a starring role on Charmed as Billie. Currently you can catch her on The Big Bang Theory as Penny, the beautiful neighbor whom befriends the geeks next door.
AnnaLynn McCord: Born in Atlanta Georgia where she was home schooled and graduated at the age of 15. You can currently see this hottie on the new 90210. Before her breakout role on 90210 as Naomi Clark, she was known for her role of Eden Lord on Nip/Tuck. She has guest starred on many television series. Keep an eye out for Miss AnnaLynn, she's a hot one this year especially.
Tina Fey: Although Miss Fey is older than the other ladies don't discount her hotness! Born in Upper Darby Pennsylvania she is best known from her role on Saturday Night Live. Tina Fey has won 5 Emmy awards, 3 Golden Globes , and 3 SAG Awards. She player Sarah Palin in some of her most popular skits while on SNL. Currently she plays Liz Lemon on 30 Rock the television show that she created and airs on NBC. She ultimately left SNL to develop 30 Rock which costars Alec Baldwin, Tracey Morgan, and Jane Krakowski. Tina Fey gets better as she ages. I hope she keeps the comedy coming!
Megan Fox: Men and women love this leading lady from Transformers. Born and raised in Tennessee she landed her first lead role in 2001 as Brianna Wallace in Holiday In The Sun. She has had many guest appearances on different series , and had a recurring role on Hope and Faith. She currently is filming Transformer's part 2, and will appear in Diablo Cody's anticipated 2 movie called Jennifer's Body due out later this year.
Jessica Alba: Alba seems to be the hot actress every year, and this one is no exception. Born in Pomona California she has also lived in Mississippi, and Texas. She is known for many movie roles including The Fantastic Four as Sue Storm, Sin City, Into The Blue, and Honey. Her best known television roles was dark Angel where she played the lead role of Max Guevara. She consistently lands in the top spots of sexiest women. See her later this year in An Invisible Sign Of My Own, and in 2010 she will return to her role in Sin City 2.
Freida Pinto: Slumdog Millionaire stole our hearts this past year, and apparently everyone at the Oscars too. Freida was born in Mumbai and studied at Carmel of St. Joseph School in Malad and she completed a BA in English Literature at St. Xavier's College in Mumbai. Slumdog Millionaire is her first starring role for which she won a BAFTA award for Best Supporting Actress for portraying Latika. Look for Freida in Woody Allen's next film to begin filming in July of this year. So far the movie is unnamed, but will be co starring Nicole Kidman, Josh Brolin, Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins, and Antonio Banderas.
Drew Barrymore: America's Sweetheart has had us since she starred as Gertie in ET by Steven Spielberg. Born from Hollywood royalty she has the chops genetically speaking. She owns her own production company with partner Nancy Juvonen known as Flower Films. You have seen her in many films including Charlie's Angels, 50 First Dates, The Wedding Singer, and He's Just Not That Into You. Recently she has been cast in Grey Gardens as Edie Beale the cousin of the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. I believe this is going to be a defining role for Drew, and one that she has taken very seriously. This made for TV series is starring on HBO and is based on the 1975 documentary. It was also made into a full length musical. I look forward to seeing miss Barrymore sink her teeth into this role. I believe this is her chance to show that she has more to her than being queen of romantic comedies.
I believe this to be the list of the hottest actresses to watch this upcoming year. These are ladies who are blazing trails and showing us what they'have. Its more than the required looks to make it in the business. The woman have panache, and brains that enhance their hotness far beyond any label of physicality. I expect big years for them all. Twilight has brought us a lot of new talent to watch. There are several other women I wanted to add to my hot list, but then this would have been Twilight's hottest women. I didn't want to make this article that , but their names are deserving of mention so I have to give shout outs to Rachelle LaFevre, Elizabeth Reaser, Christian Serratos, and Anna Kendrick. Also, keep an eye out for Dakota Fanning this year. She is scheduled in New Moon as vampire Jane. A role I can't wait to see sweet Miss Fanning portray.
Sources:
www.wikipedia.com
www.imdb.com
Twilight has captured the hearts of women everywhere, and we love these ladies of Twilight and the soon to be released New Moon on November 20, 2009.
Kristen Stewart: You know her as Jodi Foster's daughter in Panic Room. She was also the love interest in Into The Wild with Emile Hirsch. Stewart was born and raised in Los Angeles California and started acting when she was just 9 years old. See her in the new movie Adventureland, and Stephenie Meyer's New Moon, and Eclipse.
Nikki Reed: You know this beauty from the movie Thirteen which she co wrote, and Lords of Dogtown. The movie Thirteen is actually based on Nikki's life and experiences as a 13 year old girl, and the peer pressures teenagers encounter. She was born in West Los Angeles California. She never had any desire to become an actress , but when it was hard to cast for a role in her screen play Thirteen it was suggested that she play the part , and her career took off from there. See her in the much anticipated New Moon with Kristen Stewart .
Ashley Greene: This stunning lady born in Jacksonville Florida wanted to be a model. When she was told she was not tall enough she began to explore acting. She has had various small roles in television series such as Crossing Jordan, but her claim to fame is Twilight. You can see her also in the upcoming film New Moon.
Kaley Cuoco: Born in Camarillo California she has been modeling since she was 6 years old. She is perhaps best known for her role as Bridget Hennessey on 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter starring the late John Ritter. The gorgeous lady has also had a starring role on Charmed as Billie. Currently you can catch her on The Big Bang Theory as Penny, the beautiful neighbor whom befriends the geeks next door.
AnnaLynn McCord: Born in Atlanta Georgia where she was home schooled and graduated at the age of 15. You can currently see this hottie on the new 90210. Before her breakout role on 90210 as Naomi Clark, she was known for her role of Eden Lord on Nip/Tuck. She has guest starred on many television series. Keep an eye out for Miss AnnaLynn, she's a hot one this year especially.
Tina Fey: Although Miss Fey is older than the other ladies don't discount her hotness! Born in Upper Darby Pennsylvania she is best known from her role on Saturday Night Live. Tina Fey has won 5 Emmy awards, 3 Golden Globes , and 3 SAG Awards. She player Sarah Palin in some of her most popular skits while on SNL. Currently she plays Liz Lemon on 30 Rock the television show that she created and airs on NBC. She ultimately left SNL to develop 30 Rock which costars Alec Baldwin, Tracey Morgan, and Jane Krakowski. Tina Fey gets better as she ages. I hope she keeps the comedy coming!
Megan Fox: Men and women love this leading lady from Transformers. Born and raised in Tennessee she landed her first lead role in 2001 as Brianna Wallace in Holiday In The Sun. She has had many guest appearances on different series , and had a recurring role on Hope and Faith. She currently is filming Transformer's part 2, and will appear in Diablo Cody's anticipated 2 movie called Jennifer's Body due out later this year.
Jessica Alba: Alba seems to be the hot actress every year, and this one is no exception. Born in Pomona California she has also lived in Mississippi, and Texas. She is known for many movie roles including The Fantastic Four as Sue Storm, Sin City, Into The Blue, and Honey. Her best known television roles was dark Angel where she played the lead role of Max Guevara. She consistently lands in the top spots of sexiest women. See her later this year in An Invisible Sign Of My Own, and in 2010 she will return to her role in Sin City 2.
Freida Pinto: Slumdog Millionaire stole our hearts this past year, and apparently everyone at the Oscars too. Freida was born in Mumbai and studied at Carmel of St. Joseph School in Malad and she completed a BA in English Literature at St. Xavier's College in Mumbai. Slumdog Millionaire is her first starring role for which she won a BAFTA award for Best Supporting Actress for portraying Latika. Look for Freida in Woody Allen's next film to begin filming in July of this year. So far the movie is unnamed, but will be co starring Nicole Kidman, Josh Brolin, Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins, and Antonio Banderas.
Drew Barrymore: America's Sweetheart has had us since she starred as Gertie in ET by Steven Spielberg. Born from Hollywood royalty she has the chops genetically speaking. She owns her own production company with partner Nancy Juvonen known as Flower Films. You have seen her in many films including Charlie's Angels, 50 First Dates, The Wedding Singer, and He's Just Not That Into You. Recently she has been cast in Grey Gardens as Edie Beale the cousin of the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. I believe this is going to be a defining role for Drew, and one that she has taken very seriously. This made for TV series is starring on HBO and is based on the 1975 documentary. It was also made into a full length musical. I look forward to seeing miss Barrymore sink her teeth into this role. I believe this is her chance to show that she has more to her than being queen of romantic comedies.
I believe this to be the list of the hottest actresses to watch this upcoming year. These are ladies who are blazing trails and showing us what they'have. Its more than the required looks to make it in the business. The woman have panache, and brains that enhance their hotness far beyond any label of physicality. I expect big years for them all. Twilight has brought us a lot of new talent to watch. There are several other women I wanted to add to my hot list, but then this would have been Twilight's hottest women. I didn't want to make this article that , but their names are deserving of mention so I have to give shout outs to Rachelle LaFevre, Elizabeth Reaser, Christian Serratos, and Anna Kendrick. Also, keep an eye out for Dakota Fanning this year. She is scheduled in New Moon as vampire Jane. A role I can't wait to see sweet Miss Fanning portray.
Sources:
www.wikipedia.com
www.imdb.com
Twilight has captured the hearts of women everywhere, and we love these ladies of Twilight and the soon to be released New Moon on November 20, 2009.
Kristen Stewart: You know her as Jodi Foster's daughter in Panic Room. She was also the love interest in Into The Wild with Emile Hirsch. Stewart was born and raised in Los Angeles California and started acting when she was just 9 years old. See her in the new movie Adventureland, and Stephenie Meyer's New Moon, and Eclipse.
Nikki Reed: You know this beauty from the movie Thirteen which she co wrote, and Lords of Dogtown. The movie Thirteen is actually based on Nikki's life and experiences as a 13 year old girl, and the peer pressures teenagers encounter. She was born in West Los Angeles California. She never had any desire to become an actress , but when it was hard to cast for a role in her screen play Thirteen it was suggested that she play the part , and her career took off from there. See her in the much anticipated New Moon with Kristen Stewart .
Ashley Greene: This stunning lady born in Jacksonville Florida wanted to be a model. When she was told she was not tall enough she began to explore acting. She has had various small roles in television series such as Crossing Jordan, but her claim to fame is Twilight. You can see her also in the upcoming film New Moon.
Kaley Cuoco: Born in Camarillo California she has been modeling since she was 6 years old. She is perhaps best known for her role as Bridget Hennessey on 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter starring the late John Ritter. The gorgeous lady has also had a starring role on Charmed as Billie. Currently you can catch her on The Big Bang Theory as Penny, the beautiful neighbor whom befriends the geeks next door.
AnnaLynn McCord: Born in Atlanta Georgia where she was home schooled and graduated at the age of 15. You can currently see this hottie on the new 90210. Before her breakout role on 90210 as Naomi Clark, she was known for her role of Eden Lord on Nip/Tuck. She has guest starred on many television series. Keep an eye out for Miss AnnaLynn, she's a hot one this year especially.
Tina Fey: Although Miss Fey is older than the other ladies don't discount her hotness! Born in Upper Darby Pennsylvania she is best known from her role on Saturday Night Live. Tina Fey has won 5 Emmy awards, 3 Golden Globes , and 3 SAG Awards. She player Sarah Palin in some of her most popular skits while on SNL. Currently she plays Liz Lemon on 30 Rock the television show that she created and airs on NBC. She ultimately left SNL to develop 30 Rock which costars Alec Baldwin, Tracey Morgan, and Jane Krakowski. Tina Fey gets better as she ages. I hope she keeps the comedy coming!
Megan Fox: Men and women love this leading lady from Transformers. Born and raised in Tennessee she landed her first lead role in 2001 as Brianna Wallace in Holiday In The Sun. She has had many guest appearances on different series , and had a recurring role on Hope and Faith. She currently is filming Transformer's part 2, and will appear in Diablo Cody's anticipated 2 movie called Jennifer's Body due out later this year.
Jessica Alba: Alba seems to be the hot actress every year, and this one is no exception. Born in Pomona California she has also lived in Mississippi, and Texas. She is known for many movie roles including The Fantastic Four as Sue Storm, Sin City, Into The Blue, and Honey. Her best known television roles was dark Angel where she played the lead role of Max Guevara. She consistently lands in the top spots of sexiest women. See her later this year in An Invisible Sign Of My Own, and in 2010 she will return to her role in Sin City 2.
Freida Pinto: Slumdog Millionaire stole our hearts this past year, and apparently everyone at the Oscars too. Freida was born in Mumbai and studied at Carmel of St. Joseph School in Malad and she completed a BA in English Literature at St. Xavier's College in Mumbai. Slumdog Millionaire is her first starring role for which she won a BAFTA award for Best Supporting Actress for portraying Latika. Look for Freida in Woody Allen's next film to begin filming in July of this year. So far the movie is unnamed, but will be co starring Nicole Kidman, Josh Brolin, Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins, and Antonio Banderas.
Drew Barrymore: America's Sweetheart has had us since she starred as Gertie in ET by Steven Spielberg. Born from Hollywood royalty she has the chops genetically speaking. She owns her own production company with partner Nancy Juvonen known as Flower Films. You have seen her in many films including Charlie's Angels, 50 First Dates, The Wedding Singer, and He's Just Not That Into You. Recently she has been cast in Grey Gardens as Edie Beale the cousin of the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. I believe this is going to be a defining role for Drew, and one that she has taken very seriously. This made for TV series is starring on HBO and is based on the 1975 documentary. It was also made into a full length musical. I look forward to seeing miss Barrymore sink her teeth into this role. I believe this is her chance to show that she has more to her than being queen of romantic comedies.
I believe this to be the list of the hottest actresses to watch this upcoming year. These are ladies who are blazing trails and showing us what they'have. Its more than the required looks to make it in the business. The woman have panache, and brains that enhance their hotness far beyond any label of physicality. I expect big years for them all. Twilight has brought us a lot of new talent to watch. There are several other women I wanted to add to my hot list, but then this would have been Twilight's hottest women. I didn't want to make this article that , but their names are deserving of mention so I have to give shout outs to Rachelle LaFevre, Elizabeth Reaser, Christian Serratos, and Anna Kendrick. Also, keep an eye out for Dakota Fanning this year. She is scheduled in New Moon as vampire Jane. A role I can't wait to see sweet Miss Fanning portray.
Sources:
www.wikipedia.com
www.imdb.com
Actresses to Watch Out for This Year
Hollywood is full of beautiful women. Over the last year we have met some incredible women who are blazing their own trail on the red carpet. Take a look with me at the top ten hottest actresses right now. Not only are they beautiful, but these ladies are serious about their craft. These top ten are in no particular order.Twilight has captured the hearts of women everywhere, and we love these ladies of Twilight and the soon to be released New Moon on November 20, 2009.
Kristen Stewart: You know her as Jodi Foster's daughter in Panic Room. She was also the love interest in Into The Wild with Emile Hirsch. Stewart was born and raised in Los Angeles California and started acting when she was just 9 years old. See her in the new movie Adventureland, and Stephenie Meyer's New Moon, and Eclipse.
Nikki Reed: You know this beauty from the movie Thirteen which she co wrote, and Lords of Dogtown. The movie Thirteen is actually based on Nikki's life and experiences as a 13 year old girl, and the peer pressures teenagers encounter. She was born in West Los Angeles California. She never had any desire to become an actress , but when it was hard to cast for a role in her screen play Thirteen it was suggested that she play the part , and her career took off from there. See her in the much anticipated New Moon with Kristen Stewart .
Ashley Greene: This stunning lady born in Jacksonville Florida wanted to be a model. When she was told she was not tall enough she began to explore acting. She has had various small roles in television series such as Crossing Jordan, but her claim to fame is Twilight. You can see her also in the upcoming film New Moon.
Kaley Cuoco: Born in Camarillo California she has been modeling since she was 6 years old. She is perhaps best known for her role as Bridget Hennessey on 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter starring the late John Ritter. The gorgeous lady has also had a starring role on Charmed as Billie. Currently you can catch her on The Big Bang Theory as Penny, the beautiful neighbor whom befriends the geeks next door.
AnnaLynn McCord: Born in Atlanta Georgia where she was home schooled and graduated at the age of 15. You can currently see this hottie on the new 90210. Before her breakout role on 90210 as Naomi Clark, she was known for her role of Eden Lord on Nip/Tuck. She has guest starred on many television series. Keep an eye out for Miss AnnaLynn, she's a hot one this year especially.
Tina Fey: Although Miss Fey is older than the other ladies don't discount her hotness! Born in Upper Darby Pennsylvania she is best known from her role on Saturday Night Live. Tina Fey has won 5 Emmy awards, 3 Golden Globes , and 3 SAG Awards. She player Sarah Palin in some of her most popular skits while on SNL. Currently she plays Liz Lemon on 30 Rock the television show that she created and airs on NBC. She ultimately left SNL to develop 30 Rock which costars Alec Baldwin, Tracey Morgan, and Jane Krakowski. Tina Fey gets better as she ages. I hope she keeps the comedy coming!
Megan Fox: Men and women love this leading lady from Transformers. Born and raised in Tennessee she landed her first lead role in 2001 as Brianna Wallace in Holiday In The Sun. She has had many guest appearances on different series , and had a recurring role on Hope and Faith. She currently is filming Transformer's part 2, and will appear in Diablo Cody's anticipated 2 movie called Jennifer's Body due out later this year.
Jessica Alba: Alba seems to be the hot actress every year, and this one is no exception. Born in Pomona California she has also lived in Mississippi, and Texas. She is known for many movie roles including The Fantastic Four as Sue Storm, Sin City, Into The Blue, and Honey. Her best known television roles was dark Angel where she played the lead role of Max Guevara. She consistently lands in the top spots of sexiest women. See her later this year in An Invisible Sign Of My Own, and in 2010 she will return to her role in Sin City 2.
Freida Pinto: Slumdog Millionaire stole our hearts this past year, and apparently everyone at the Oscars too. Freida was born in Mumbai and studied at Carmel of St. Joseph School in Malad and she completed a BA in English Literature at St. Xavier's College in Mumbai. Slumdog Millionaire is her first starring role for which she won a BAFTA award for Best Supporting Actress for portraying Latika. Look for Freida in Woody Allen's next film to begin filming in July of this year. So far the movie is unnamed, but will be co starring Nicole Kidman, Josh Brolin, Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins, and Antonio Banderas.
Drew Barrymore: America's Sweetheart has had us since she starred as Gertie in ET by Steven Spielberg. Born from Hollywood royalty she has the chops genetically speaking. She owns her own production company with partner Nancy Juvonen known as Flower Films. You have seen her in many films including Charlie's Angels, 50 First Dates, The Wedding Singer, and He's Just Not That Into You. Recently she has been cast in Grey Gardens as Edie Beale the cousin of the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. I believe this is going to be a defining role for Drew, and one that she has taken very seriously. This made for TV series is starring on HBO and is based on the 1975 documentary. It was also made into a full length musical. I look forward to seeing miss Barrymore sink her teeth into this role. I believe this is her chance to show that she has more to her than being queen of romantic comedies.
I believe this to be the list of the hottest actresses to watch this upcoming year. These are ladies who are blazing trails and showing us what they'have. Its more than the required looks to make it in the business. The woman have panache, and brains that enhance their hotness far beyond any label of physicality. I expect big years for them all. Twilight has brought us a lot of new talent to watch. There are several other women I wanted to add to my hot list, but then this would have been Twilight's hottest women. I didn't want to make this article that , but their names are deserving of mention so I have to give shout outs to Rachelle LaFevre, Elizabeth Reaser, Christian Serratos, and Anna Kendrick. Also, keep an eye out for Dakota Fanning this year. She is scheduled in New Moon as vampire Jane. A role I can't wait to see sweet Miss Fanning portray.
Sources:
www.wikipedia.com
www.imdb.com
August 26th, 2010
Invisible Ink Black Light
Impatient Montana Fishburne Says She was Inspired by Kim Kardashian's Success After Release of Sex TapeMontana Fishburne, the 19-year-old daughter of famed stage and screen actor Laurence Fishburne, has decided to take a more naked approach toward what she hopes will be a successful acting career -- starring in her own sex tape. She is slated to release said sex tape through Vivid Entertainment Aug. 18. According to the New York Daily News, Montana does not want to try the traditional method of Hollywood success, of trying to make a name for herself via the acting roles she takes on, instead opting for making a name for herself via the Kim Kardashian route to fame.
In a press release, Montana Fishburne stated: "I've watched how successful Kim Kardashian became and I think a lot of it was due to the release of her sex tape by Vivid. I'm hoping the same magic will work for me. I'm impatient about getting well-known and having more opportunities and this seemed like a great way to get started on it."
Her father, Laurence Fishburne, currently plays on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS' popular drama, and the new science fiction thriller "Predators." But, before that, Laurence became famous for his work in acclaimed movies like "Apocalypse Now," "The Color Purple," "Boyz In The Hood," "Othello," "The Tuskegee Airmen," "Mrs. Evers Boys," "What's Love Got To Do With It?," "Searching For Bobby Fischer," and "The Matrix" trilogy. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "What's Love Got To Do With It?" and an Emmy for "Mrs. Evers Boys." He won a Tony for his stage performance of "Fences" in 1992.
But it seems that his teen daughter will not follow his path to success, which began with a three-year stint on ABC's daytime drama "One Life to Live" in 1973.
Vivid Entertainment's founder Steven Hirsch said, "Montana made up her mind to make this DVD before we met her. She grew up in the entertainment business and was well aware of our company. In looking at the careers of many current leading female personalities, she saw a path to success and hopes to follow it."
Hirsch adds that her performance in the Vivid release, "Montana Fishburne: An A-List Daughter Makes Her XXX Debut," was "scorching" and that he believed she will no doubt bring the "same passion to all her endeavors -- whether in adult or the mainstream."
Could this be a sign of things to come, young models and starlets circumventing the traditional route to fame and fortune by producing sex tapes to kick their careers into high gear from the outset? Sex tapes have certainly jump-started or re-energized the careers of several well-known celebrities: Paris Hilton, Shauna Sand, Kendra Wilkinson, and the aforementioned Kim Kardashian, among others, all of whose sex tape videos are distributed through Vivid Entertainment. But will it work for Montana Fishburne?
In the press release, which can be found on Vivid.com, Montana said that she believed the sex tape was "an important first step in my career."
But is it the right direction? One sex tape doesn't make a career, nor does it guarantee success, as countless would-be porn stars can readily attest.
It is as yet unknown what her acclaimed father thinks of his teen daughter's success-seeking plan.
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Sources:
NYDailyNews.com
Vivid.com
In a press release, Montana Fishburne stated: "I've watched how successful Kim Kardashian became and I think a lot of it was due to the release of her sex tape by Vivid. I'm hoping the same magic will work for me. I'm impatient about getting well-known and having more opportunities and this seemed like a great way to get started on it."
Her father, Laurence Fishburne, currently plays on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS' popular drama, and the new science fiction thriller "Predators." But, before that, Laurence became famous for his work in acclaimed movies like "Apocalypse Now," "The Color Purple," "Boyz In The Hood," "Othello," "The Tuskegee Airmen," "Mrs. Evers Boys," "What's Love Got To Do With It?," "Searching For Bobby Fischer," and "The Matrix" trilogy. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "What's Love Got To Do With It?" and an Emmy for "Mrs. Evers Boys." He won a Tony for his stage performance of "Fences" in 1992.
But it seems that his teen daughter will not follow his path to success, which began with a three-year stint on ABC's daytime drama "One Life to Live" in 1973.
Vivid Entertainment's founder Steven Hirsch said, "Montana made up her mind to make this DVD before we met her. She grew up in the entertainment business and was well aware of our company. In looking at the careers of many current leading female personalities, she saw a path to success and hopes to follow it."
Hirsch adds that her performance in the Vivid release, "Montana Fishburne: An A-List Daughter Makes Her XXX Debut," was "scorching" and that he believed she will no doubt bring the "same passion to all her endeavors -- whether in adult or the mainstream."
Could this be a sign of things to come, young models and starlets circumventing the traditional route to fame and fortune by producing sex tapes to kick their careers into high gear from the outset? Sex tapes have certainly jump-started or re-energized the careers of several well-known celebrities: Paris Hilton, Shauna Sand, Kendra Wilkinson, and the aforementioned Kim Kardashian, among others, all of whose sex tape videos are distributed through Vivid Entertainment. But will it work for Montana Fishburne?
In the press release, which can be found on Vivid.com, Montana said that she believed the sex tape was "an important first step in my career."
But is it the right direction? One sex tape doesn't make a career, nor does it guarantee success, as countless would-be porn stars can readily attest.
It is as yet unknown what her acclaimed father thinks of his teen daughter's success-seeking plan.
******
Sources:
NYDailyNews.com
Vivid.com
In a press release, Montana Fishburne stated: "I've watched how successful Kim Kardashian became and I think a lot of it was due to the release of her sex tape by Vivid. I'm hoping the same magic will work for me. I'm impatient about getting well-known and having more opportunities and this seemed like a great way to get started on it."
Her father, Laurence Fishburne, currently plays on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS' popular drama, and the new science fiction thriller "Predators." But, before that, Laurence became famous for his work in acclaimed movies like "Apocalypse Now," "The Color Purple," "Boyz In The Hood," "Othello," "The Tuskegee Airmen," "Mrs. Evers Boys," "What's Love Got To Do With It?," "Searching For Bobby Fischer," and "The Matrix" trilogy. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "What's Love Got To Do With It?" and an Emmy for "Mrs. Evers Boys." He won a Tony for his stage performance of "Fences" in 1992.
But it seems that his teen daughter will not follow his path to success, which began with a three-year stint on ABC's daytime drama "One Life to Live" in 1973.
Vivid Entertainment's founder Steven Hirsch said, "Montana made up her mind to make this DVD before we met her. She grew up in the entertainment business and was well aware of our company. In looking at the careers of many current leading female personalities, she saw a path to success and hopes to follow it."
Hirsch adds that her performance in the Vivid release, "Montana Fishburne: An A-List Daughter Makes Her XXX Debut," was "scorching" and that he believed she will no doubt bring the "same passion to all her endeavors -- whether in adult or the mainstream."
Could this be a sign of things to come, young models and starlets circumventing the traditional route to fame and fortune by producing sex tapes to kick their careers into high gear from the outset? Sex tapes have certainly jump-started or re-energized the careers of several well-known celebrities: Paris Hilton, Shauna Sand, Kendra Wilkinson, and the aforementioned Kim Kardashian, among others, all of whose sex tape videos are distributed through Vivid Entertainment. But will it work for Montana Fishburne?
In the press release, which can be found on Vivid.com, Montana said that she believed the sex tape was "an important first step in my career."
But is it the right direction? One sex tape doesn't make a career, nor does it guarantee success, as countless would-be porn stars can readily attest.
It is as yet unknown what her acclaimed father thinks of his teen daughter's success-seeking plan.
******
Sources:
NYDailyNews.com
Vivid.com
Impatient Montana Fishburne Says She was Inspired by Kim Kardashian's Success After Release of Sex Tape
Montana Fishburne, the 19-year-old daughter of famed stage and screen actor Laurence Fishburne, has decided to take a more naked approach toward what she hopes will be a successful acting career -- starring in her own sex tape. She is slated to release said sex tape through Vivid Entertainment Aug. 18. According to the New York Daily News, Montana does not want to try the traditional method of Hollywood success, of trying to make a name for herself via the acting roles she takes on, instead opting for making a name for herself via the Kim Kardashian route to fame.In a press release, Montana Fishburne stated: "I've watched how successful Kim Kardashian became and I think a lot of it was due to the release of her sex tape by Vivid. I'm hoping the same magic will work for me. I'm impatient about getting well-known and having more opportunities and this seemed like a great way to get started on it."
Her father, Laurence Fishburne, currently plays on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS' popular drama, and the new science fiction thriller "Predators." But, before that, Laurence became famous for his work in acclaimed movies like "Apocalypse Now," "The Color Purple," "Boyz In The Hood," "Othello," "The Tuskegee Airmen," "Mrs. Evers Boys," "What's Love Got To Do With It?," "Searching For Bobby Fischer," and "The Matrix" trilogy. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "What's Love Got To Do With It?" and an Emmy for "Mrs. Evers Boys." He won a Tony for his stage performance of "Fences" in 1992.
But it seems that his teen daughter will not follow his path to success, which began with a three-year stint on ABC's daytime drama "One Life to Live" in 1973.
Vivid Entertainment's founder Steven Hirsch said, "Montana made up her mind to make this DVD before we met her. She grew up in the entertainment business and was well aware of our company. In looking at the careers of many current leading female personalities, she saw a path to success and hopes to follow it."
Hirsch adds that her performance in the Vivid release, "Montana Fishburne: An A-List Daughter Makes Her XXX Debut," was "scorching" and that he believed she will no doubt bring the "same passion to all her endeavors -- whether in adult or the mainstream."
Could this be a sign of things to come, young models and starlets circumventing the traditional route to fame and fortune by producing sex tapes to kick their careers into high gear from the outset? Sex tapes have certainly jump-started or re-energized the careers of several well-known celebrities: Paris Hilton, Shauna Sand, Kendra Wilkinson, and the aforementioned Kim Kardashian, among others, all of whose sex tape videos are distributed through Vivid Entertainment. But will it work for Montana Fishburne?
In the press release, which can be found on Vivid.com, Montana said that she believed the sex tape was "an important first step in my career."
But is it the right direction? One sex tape doesn't make a career, nor does it guarantee success, as countless would-be porn stars can readily attest.
It is as yet unknown what her acclaimed father thinks of his teen daughter's success-seeking plan.
******
Sources:
NYDailyNews.com
Vivid.com
