Best & Worst Tony Moments

Kate Hudson and son Bingham, out and about in London.

Pippa Middleton attends the US Open tennis in New York City.

Jennifer Nicole Lee chatting with a friend outside her office building in Miami, Florida.The super leggy fitness icon wore a little black business dress that fitted her toned body like a glove.

Vanessa Hudgens take pictures while sightseeing during the 69th Venice Film Festival in Italy.

Marica Pellegrinelli attends "Linhas de Wellington" premiere during the 69th Venice Film Festival at the Palazzo del Cinema in Italy.

Jessica Alba grabs a coffee and some cakes before heading to her office, Santa Monica.

Chinese actress Zhao Wei attends "Linhas de Wellington" premiere during the 69th Venice Film Festival at the Palazzo del Cinema in Venice, Italy.

Best & Worst Tony Moments

"Good evening, I'm teen heartthrob Neil Patrick Harris!" And with that, the 65th Annual Tony Awards kicked off -- a night that turned out to be one of the most enjoyable award shows in recent memory thanks to a charming combination of host dedication, performance domination and talent validation. And where better to start in this reflection on the night's most memorable moments than with the scene-setting opening number that declared Theater Is Not Just For Gays Anymore! Watch!

Best & Worst MTV Movie Award Moments

The generationally relevant Gary Busey presented Best Film at The 2011 MTV Movie Awards last night, which simply goes to show you what a batsh** endeavor the whole event was. A night that host Jason Sudeikis properly predicted when he said MTV truly stood for "More Twilight Victories. Which is why many of its stars, and the moments they created, won spots on this list. Granted, most of them were the worst, but that's kind of the best.

10 Most Stylish Stars, 21 + under

In high school, one wrong outfit can lead to spending the entire year eating at the wrong lunch table. In Hollywood, one wrong outfit can lead to national mockery in print, on television and in the industry. So while there are perks -- for example, every club owner becomes the cool mom who says, "if you're gonna drink, I'd rather you drink in the house" -- being a teen star has just as many drawbacks. Like not being able to actually dress like a teenager. Then again, swapping Marshalls for Marchesa isn't the worst thing in the world as these 10 teens can attest. In their short careers, each has become a red carpet bright spot -- the kind of star that makes you say, "I can't wait to see what she's wearing!"

How to Become an Exceptional Presenter … the Chamber’s Training Centre

 

GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman -- On August 30th, a total of nine participants benefited from the skills imparted by Chamber instructor, Julie McLaughlin, in the course entitled “The Exceptional Presenter”.

In this one-day workshop, participants learned practical techniques on how to structure presentation material, create visual aids, speak with confidence and handle an audience. The group enhanced techniques on delivery, controlling nerves, building confidence, conquering bad habits, creating opening and closing statements in business communication, and understanding the impact of verbal and nonverbal communication. Delisia Ebanks attended the training session and was impressed with what she learned.
“ The Exceptional Presenter was just that. I received an ample amount of pointers on how to be the best presenter, even when you are nervous. The detail and exercises helped to guide all of us through the
presentation. The session gave us the ability to break down the presentation in a way that relates to your audience. I would definitely advise everyone to take this course to help them whether it may be for a course work or a presentation for work.” Delisia Ebanks, workshop participant.
Julie McLaughlin, course facilitator, is the Director of Mediation and Facilitation at Solutions Ltd. in the Cayman Islands. In addition to being a trainer for the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce and the Cayman Islands Society of Human Resources Professionals, Julie has extensive knowledge of organisational development and strategic change, particularly focusing on interpersonal communication, employee relations, team building and group problem solving.
Persons interested in future training courses at the Chamber may visit the website www.caymanchamber.ky  for a list of sessions. For further details, please email Tiffany Dixon-Ebanks, Programmes Manager, at tiffany.ebanks@caymanchamber.ky.
About the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce & Professional Development & Training Centre (PD&TC): The Chamber of Commerce was established in 1965 and is a non-profit organization that exists
to Support, Promote and Protect Cayman business and the wider community. The Chamber represents over 700 businesses and associations from every major industry sector. The PD&TC is a division of the
Chamber which delivers high quality and cost-effective on-site training courses to members as well as the general community, at its training facilities in Governors Square.
The general training costs are as follows:

• One-day courses cost $150 for Chamber Members and $225 for Future Members.
• Two-day courses cost $225 for Chamber Members and $300 for Future Members.

Megan Fox to strip for work, not to get work for a change Read more

In perhaps the most obvious pairing since Jessica Alba and antidepressants, Megan Fox has just signed on to be the new face of Emporio Armani Underwear. Oh, and also Armani's denim line, but none of you care about that when bras and panties are on the table.

She joins soccer stud Cristiano Ronaldo in replacing David and Victoria Beckham, who have done a bulge-tastic job for the last few cycles. But before you get your panties in a twist, Megan and Cristiano will not be slathered up with baby oil and placed on top of one another in the new set of ads. Like the Offspring sang, you gotta keep 'em separated.

The campaign, which was shot last weekend in Los Angeles, will start hitting magazines, billboards, computer desk tops and fuzzy printouts hidden under teen boys' mattresses next January. Until then, I leave you with a collection of the Beckham's half-naked shoots because, well, do half-naked Beckhams need to have a because?

Aruba present at Int’l. Congress on Archeology and Rock Art

 

ORANJESTAD -- From June 26 to 30 the Aruba Archaeological Museum parti­cipated in the International Congress for Archeology and Rock Art in La Paz, Bolivia.

Through the gracious support of UNOCA and the Ministry of Culture, Dr. Harold Kelly and Dr. Aad Versteeg were able to attend this congress as part of a project of study and documentation of all sites with paintings on Aruba’s cliffs. Aruba’s intention is to produce a publication with photos of all sites with paintings which could become the scientific basis for nominating these sites for inclusion in the Heritage List of World Patrimony.
Both Harold Kelly and Versteeg made presentations during the especial symposium dedicated especially to the Caribbean. Harold Kelly’s lecture drew a lot of attention as he spoke about the conservation of paintings on cliffs.
Based on his work with these paintings in Aruba, he presented the challenges that investigators and institutions have to study and care for them: what they encounter in order to preserve these paintings for the next generations.
Kelly’s presentation was especially interesting to Australian Dr. Bednarik who is considered a connoisseur on the study and care of paintings on cliffs worldwide.
Dr. Versteeg, renowned in the region and in the Dutch Kingdom led the archaeological investigation in Aruba, Sint Eustatius and Surinam. During the Congress he also accepted to help with the idea of promoting the heritage that Aruba deserves on the list of the World’s Patrimony.
The next step that these two archaeologists will be taking is to work on the contents of the manuscript which will include a description of all the sites on Aruba’s cliffs. The publication is expected to be completed by the start of 2014.
Aruba has a wealth of paintings left behind by Amerindians at more than 20 different sites. In addition to their historical value to Aruba, these paintings have captured the attention of investigators from across the region and in the Dutch Kingdom during the past decades.
Since the 19th Century, Peter van Koolwijk registered a great sum of these paintings. Later others like Pinart, Wagenaar Humelinck and Versteeg himself continued the registration. In this century the Archeological Museum discovered still a few more paintings.

Aruban artists shine in New York’s art exhibition

The Minister admiring works of art at Museo Del Barrio, along with visitors from Aruba and our local artists. We are proud to see how our local artists can excel in New York in such a prestigious Caribbean art exhibition.

 

ORANJESTAD - For the very first time, three very popular museums in New York are dedicating an exhibition to the Caribbean, in which Aruba is participating.

Aruba Minister Michelle Hooyboer-Winklaar visited the exhibition during her recent stop in New York. There she met with se­veral artists and personally congratulated them for their work. “Caribbean Crossroads of the World” as the exhibition is dubbed, opened on June 12th and will remain open to the public up to the 6th of January 2013. And, in all three museums of New York, namely, “El Museo del Barrio,” “Queens Museum of Art,” and “The Studio Museum of Harlem” in New York.
The exhibition at “The Studio Museum in Harlem will close on the 21st of Octobner 2012. This particular exhibition has displayed more than 500 works of art over the past 400 years with an emphasis on the relationship between the Caribbean and the USA. They have placed a great deal of emphasis on regional contributions relative to identity and the sense of belonging.
This exhibition will also highlight ideologies, commerce, culture, politics and the popular cultures of the entire Caribbean to include the coastal region of the Caribbean such as Miami, Venezuela, Colombia, etc.
The Caribbean Crossroads of the World includes more than just the exhibition. It is accompanied by special events, educational programs and workshops for students. Because of the bright spotlight on this exhibition there in New York, The New York Times, has become interested and have written an extensive and lovely article on the event. 
Aruba is definitely very proud of the several Aruban artists participating along with 379 other artists in this exhibition. The Aruba Minister expressed her congratulations and pride for our Arubans making their name in art. She considers this exhibition a real milestone. She reported having visited “El Museo del Barrio” 2 years ago, and she was pleased that our efforts to become part of this event have finally materialized.

Aruban Artists Shine in New York’s Art Exhibition Caribbean Crossroads of the World

For the very first time, three very popular museums in New York are dedicating an exhibition to the Caribbean in which Aruba is participating. Aruba Minister Michelle Hooyboer-Winklaar visited the “Caribbean Crossroads of the World” exhibition during her recent stop in New York. There she met with se­veral artists and personally congratulated them for their work. “Caribbean Crossroads of the World” as the exhibition is dubbed, opened on June 12 in all three museums of New York, namely, “El Museo del Barrio,” “Queens Museum of Art,” and “The Studio Museum of Harlem” in New York. It will close on January 6, 2013 in the first two museums.

The “Caribbean Crossroads of the World” exhibition at “The Studio Museum in Harlem will close on the October 21, 2012. This “Caribbean Crossroads of the World” particular exhibition has displayed more than 500 works of art over the past 400 years with an emphasis on the relationship between the Caribbean and the USA. They have placed a great deal of emphasis on regional contributions relative to identity and the sense of belonging. The Caribbean Crossroads of the World exhibition will also highlight ideologies, commerce, culture, politics and the popular cultures of the entire Caribbean to include the coastal region of the Caribbean such as Miami, Venezuela, Colombia, etc.

The Caribbean Crossroads of the World includes more than just the exhibition. It is accompanied by special events, educational programs and workshops for students. Because of the bright spotlight on the Caribbean Crossroads of the World exhibition there in New York, The New York Times, has become interested and have written an extensive and lovely article on the event.

Aruba is definitely very proud of the several Aruban artists participating along with 379 other artists in this exhibition. The Aruba Minister expressed her congratulations and pride for our Arubans making their name in art. She considers the Caribbean Crossroads of the World exhibition a real milestone. She reported having visited “El Museo del Barrio” two years ago, and she was pleased that our efforts to become part of this event have finally materialized.

Photos shows the Minister admiring works of art at Museo Del Barrio, along with visitors from Aruba and our local artists. We are proud to see how our local artists can excel in New York in such a prestigious Caribbean art exhibition.

Story courtesy of The Morning News

At El Gaucho Argentine Grill, a Dream Wedding Starts with a Dream Rehearsal Dinner

The island of Aruba is blessed with a great number of couples who choose to celebrate the single most important day of their lives here. For more than three decades El Gaucho Argentine Grill has taken part in making weddings unforgettable, for many couples, their family members and their friends, hosting the traditional pre-wedding ceremony rehearsal dinner, on the night before the big-day.

It’s no wonder then that an elegant rehearsal dinner at El Gaucho Argentine Grill, was a popular feature on many wedding-party schedule of events, this past summer.

The guests generally include the couple to be married and others who form the wedding party, including extended family members and out-of-town guests.

Sumptuous, leisurely-served dinner at El Gaucho Argentine Grill, allows relatives and friends of the bride and groom to meet and have a good time. It’s also an excellent opportunity for the couple to thank everyone who has put work into helping them with wedding preparations.

Between courses at the El Gaucho Argentine Grill, invited guests may toast, or roast, as is often the case, the bride and the groom, followed by the giving of small gifts, as tokens of appreciation for those who supported the pre-wedding rush.

The El Gaucho Argentine Grill signature wedding rehearsal dinner takes place in one of the restaurant’s private dining rooms, where guests are served a customized menu, carefully prepared in honor of the occasion by the El Gaucho Argentine Grill restaurant culinary team. The room is decorated with helium balloons and confetti, with fresh flowers and petals at no additional cost. The El Gaucho Argentine Grill restaurant management gladly arranges the services of a DJ, or any popular local band, playing a great range of music from oldies to top 100. The El Gaucho Argentine Grill restaurant also offers audio-visual equipment in the event that a DVD is shown or a special presentation made.

Special attention is always paid to the staging of dessert, with unique cakes, on ornate stands, and the eternal crowd-pleaser, the chocolate fountain with tropical fresh cut fruit as a sweet sensation.
With no extra charge for room rental, and many extra touches, your dream wedding will take off without a hitch, at an elegant rehearsal dinner, hosted by El Gaucho Argentine Grill.
Call +297 582 3677, or e-mail info@Elgaucho-aruba.com