On September 4 Collier Wimmer of Winston-Salem, North Carolina turned nine. On September 11 she was in Disneyworld to celebrate her and her little brother's birthdays. At 8:42 a.m., 2,000 miles away, American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center. Collier's mother, Ashley Wimmer, wished her children hadn't seen the horrible images. "We had … [Read more...] about Hearts & Soles of Gold
America Rising
Everyone knows where they were on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, when the horrific news broke. I was in my classroom on West 89th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues in New York City. I was writing out a present/past tense chart, a review of verbs for my English language learners with whom I would be working later in the day. That chart, which for five days lay … [Read more...] about America Rising
Murphy’s Lauder
After seven years, actress/model/producer Elizabeth Hurley will be sharing the commercial spotlight of Estee Lauder with another gorgeous face. The Irish eyes of Carolyn Murphy will be promoting make-up, skincare and spa products, while Hurley will continue to advertise the fragrance line. Murphy, who was voted 1998's Model of the Year by VHI, is rumored to have beaten out … [Read more...] about Murphy’s Lauder
Celebs $hare
Last month "America: A Tribute to Heroes," the telethon featuring just about everyone in the entertainment industry, raised more than $150 million for relief efforts in New York. But many others in the industry thought it wasn't enough. The whole cast of The west wing including Irish American star Martin Sheen, donated their salaries from their special episode on terrorism. … [Read more...] about Celebs $hare
Avon Puckers Up
In October Avon announced that it would donate the largest single corporate foundation gift ever made to the breast cancer cause – an unprecedented $50 million. Announced at the first-ever Avon Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer Awards gala, which raised another $1.6 million, the generous gift will be divided into four beneficiaries. $20 million will be given to the National Cancer … [Read more...] about Avon Puckers Up