| Beauty and the Geek
Today from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the DoubleTree Guest Suites on 15th Street, the CW's "Beauty and the Geek" will hold an open casting call. They are looking for, you guessed it, beauties and geeks. So geeks, here are a few reasons why you should audition:
1. You missed the filming of
VH-1's "The Pick-Up Artist" in Austin, so some guy named Kosmo won instead of you.
2. No one watches the CW - yet! If you are selected as one of the geeks on this season of "Beauty and the Geek," at least your friends and family will tune into the network home of "Farmer Wants a Wife" and "Aliens in America."
3. Thanks to the writers' strike, reality television will rule the airwaves in the spring. With no "Grey's Anatomy" or "The Office" competing with shows like "Beauty and the Geek," tabloids would be forced to crown you the next McDreamy or Jim Halpert (probably Jim Halpert).
The Scoop: Open call for beauties and geeks Nov. 10
Are you a beautiful woman and think you can help a geek? Are you a geek and want to help a beauty? From 11a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 10 casting directors for CW's "Beauty and the Geek" will be in Ithaca at Stella's Restaurant, 403 College Ave, in search for beautiful women and geeks for the fifth season of the hit reality series. They are currently seeking... .
Georgian Court's scholarship ball: raising money and awareness
Framed by the autumnal splendor of its lush arboretum, highlighted by the dancing waters of the glorious Fountain of Apollo and the cascade of statuary and stone that leads to the mansion house and the formal gardens, Georgian Court University in Lakewood was simply picture perfect for its annual Black-and-White Gala. The masked ball on a rare, crisp fall evening drew 250 guests who enjoyed the sparkling ambience of the national historic treasure as they raised $235,000 for student scholarships, while dining on filet mignon and gulf shrimp stuffed with crabmeat from Merri-Makers of Holmdel and dancing to the upbeat sounds of the Jazz Lobsters from Highlands. The evening Oct. 13 began on a lovely note. As guests arrived, they got a warm welcome from 23 of those students who volunteered their talents for the evening and greatly added to the atmosphere.
Benedict XVI's Pep Talk; A Potter Betrayal
ROME, NOV. 2, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Last Sunday Benedict XVI read my mind. After a week of being trapped alone among very secular intellectuals smugly parroting anti-Catholic dogma, I passed St. Peter's Square to see an image of the newly beatified Spanish martyrs proudly emblazoned on the broad stone facade of the basilica.By Elizabeth Lev"The martyrs had it easy," I thought, as I stood in the back of the square, just out of reach of Bernini's colonnade. Laden with books and papers to prepare arguments against the mindless mudslinging of hate speech toward the Church, I envied a few short hours of witness in the arena with the lions. An afternoon of being mauled and chewed seemed preferable to a lifetime of inconclusive arguments.Faced with the modern hypocrisy of false tolerance, where all beliefs are accepted except the "arcane and rigid" morality of Catholics, I longed for the intellectual honesty of Diocletian.
Music Review: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss-'Raising Sand'
On the cover of the much anticipated collaboration between Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Raising Sand, there's something missing. There's a great black and white photograph of the two standing on a desolate beach, looking at a distant point, smiling in anticipation�as if waiting for the results of this unlikely pairing of one of rock's most notorious front men (Led Zeppelin) and America's bluegrass darling. What's missing is some hint of producer, guitar player, and shaper of this disc�T Bone Burnett. In listening to the sonically seamless disc, the Burnett influence is apparent. From song choice to the understated guitar playing, this release has been touched not just by the hand of Burnett but by the legendary music of Leadbelly, the catalyst for this unusual pairing. Plant and Krauss first worked together for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's tribute to Leadbelly.
Beauty Tips for Winter Weather
As colder temperatures are becoming more and more prevalent, many find themselves trying to deal with its harsh effects. Unfortunately, colder temperatures not only bring changing colors in the leaves, but they also bring dry hair, skin and lips. Thankfully, all these conditions can be avoided by taking extra care of these areas.
Nothing is worse than dry, chapped lips; not only do they hurt, but they also are unattractive. Dry lips can keep people from smiling, kissing and laughing. To make sure chapped lips do not become a problem this fall always apply lip balm before going outside. While outdoors, reapply several times to keep lips moist. Also, try not to lick your lips because that will make them worse; saliva evaporates quickly and will cause lips to be dryer than before they were licked.
Hot picks: Bruce Springsteen, Ralphie May, Ricardo Cobo
In case you've been out of the country for the past 35 years and hadn't heard, there's a pretty decent band from the Jersey Shore getting some attention. And it's performing Wednesday at Mellon Arena. The band has done pretty well, considering its start at small clubs and bars in places like Freehold, Asbury Park and Belmar, not to mention performances at long-gone Pittsburgh landmarks like the Syria Mosque and the Stanley Theater. Yeah, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band still are around. If you want to go to the concert, be forewarned -- tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are long gone. But expect to hear cries of "Who needs two?" if you decide to walk up to the arena Details: 412-323-1919. -- Regis Behe .
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