If you have ever read any of Paige Braddock's Jane's World books, then you're probably familiar with the character "Shallow Breast Guy," who is actually cartoonist Stephan Pastis, author of Pearls Before Swine.
Stephan, who happens to be a friend and coworker of Paiges, graced us with his presence at the Jane's World Volume 8 book release party earlier this month, donning a t-shirt that read, "
With thanks to ITV for letting the blog know about this!Ever watched Coronation Street and wondered what it would be like to visit the set and meet the cast? This could be your lucky day! Charity auction site, has a fantastic auction lot that would delight any Corrie fan - a unique trip for four to the Coronation Street set.Buy Once Give Twice resells lots which have been won and gone unclaimed a
CHARITY AUCTION ON EBAY
FOR FRANK WASHINGTON
Brenda Priddy Organizing Donations
Announcing an ongoing EBay auction of Automobilia (Automotive Memorabilia) donated to raise funds for severely injured veteran journalist [...]
The car raced by David Coulthard at the British Grand Prix last year, the Red Bull RB3, has made an astonishing £165,000 at a charity auction event.
The unique livery of the car featured thousands of photographs each paid for by fans to have their image featured in an aim to raise money for the [...]
TURKS & CAICOS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO AUCTION VIP GETAWAY VACATION TO BENEFIT ARTISTS FOR A NEW SOUTH AFRICAOnce-in-a-Lifetime VIP Festival Vacation to be Auctioned Online Los Angeles, CA (August 15, 2007) – The Turks & Caicos International Film Festival (TCIFF) has announced a charitable partnership with Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) for its third annual event. This is the first charitable partnership for the Festival which will auction online a Once-in-a-Lifetime VIP Festival Vacation to benefit ANSA. TCIFF, held October 16-21, 2007, celebrates the fusion of cinema and music. Festival Executive Director Jasmine Guy said, “I am proud of the work ANSA does for the South African community, using the power and influence of their collective name for the enrichment of a beautiful, yet struggling, people.”“We at Artists for a New South Africa are honored and deeply grateful to be the charitable partner of this wonderful film festival. The money raised will have a
Rolls-Royce bought at auction for £800,000A Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé has been bought at a charity auction for £800,000. The successful bid was made at the 9th Annual White Tie and Tiara Ball held to raise money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Overall the event raised in excess of £6 million, with £3.1 million raised at the auction alone.The Rolls-Royce was bought by a private buyer who will take delivery of his new car later in the summer. The event took place at the private residence of Sir Elton John and David Furnish.Rolls-Royce unveiled the new Drophead Coupé in January this year. The two-door, four-seat convertible is hand made at the company's manufacturing plant at Goodwood, and combines the latest aluminium technology and engineering with the very best in hand craftsmanship. The result is a car that many have already hailed as the ultimate in convertible motoring. Rolls-Royce has now begun full production of the new car.Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Chairman and C