Saturday, October 31, 2015

Saturday Study: Origin of Trick-or-Treating & Halloween!

Trick-or-treating—going from house to house in search of candy and other goodies—has been a popular Halloween tradition in the United States and other countries for an estimated 100 years. But the origins of this community-based ritual, which costumed children typically savor while their cavity-conscious parents grudgingly tag along, remain hazy. Possible forerunners to modern-day trick-or-treating have been identified in ancient Celtic festivals, early Roman Catholic holidays, medieval practices and even British politics.
Although it is unknown precisely where and when the phrase “trick or treat” was coined, the custom had been firmly established in American popular culture by 1951, when trick-or-treating was depicted in the Peanuts comic strip. In 1952, Disney produced a cartoon called “Trick or Treat” featuring Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie.

Halloween has its roots in the ancient, pre-Christian Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on the night of October 31. The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, believed that the dead returned to earth on Samhain. People would gather to light bonfires, offer sacrifices and pay homage to the deceased.

Still another potential trick-or-treating predecessor is the British custom for children to wear masks and carry effigies while begging for pennies on Guy Fawkes Night (also known as Bonfire Night), which commemorates the foiling of the so-called Gunpowder Plot in 1605. On November 5, 1606, Fawkes was executed for his role in the Catholic-led conspiracy to blow up England’s parliament building and remove King James I, a Protestant, from power. On the original Guy Fawkes Day, celebrated immediately after the famous plotter’s execution, communal bonfires, or “bone fires,” were lit to burn effigies and the symbolic “bones” of the Catholic pope. By the early 19th century, children bearing effigies of Fawkes were roaming the streets on the evening of November 5, asking for “a penny for the Guy.”

Some American colonists celebrated Guy Fawkes Day, and in the mid-19th century large numbers of new immigrants, especially those fleeing Ireland’s potato famine in the 1840s, helped popularize Halloween. In the early 20th century, Irish and Scottish communities revived the Old World traditions of souling and guising in the United States. By the 1920s, however, pranks had become the Halloween activity of choice for rowdy young people, sometimes amounting to more than $100,000 in damages each year in major metropolitan areas.

The Great Depression exacerbated the problem, with Halloween mischief often devolving into vandalism, physical assaults and sporadic acts of violence. One theory holds that it was the excessive pranks on Halloween that led to the widespread adoption of an organized, community-based trick-or-treating tradition in the 1930s. This trend was abruptly curtailed, however, with the outbreak of World War II, when children had to refrain from trick-or-treating because of sugar rationing.

At the height of the postwar baby boom, trick-or-treating reclaimed its place among other Halloween customs, quickly becoming standard practice for millions of children in America’s cities and newly built suburbs. No longer constrained by sugar rationing, candy companies capitalized on the lucrative ritual, launching national advertising campaigns specifically aimed at Halloween. 

Today, Americans spend an estimated $6 billion annually on Halloween, making it the nation’s second-largest commercial holiday.


Friday, October 30, 2015

Friday Foodie: Halloween Zombie Cookies - Butterfinger Shortbread Eyeballs! (Up to my eyeballs in sweetness)

Every once in awhile you have to make something that isn't healthy but taste so good…


BUTTERFINGER SHORTBREAD EYEBALLS 


Ingredients: 

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened ever so gently
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, skillfully sifted
½ cup walnuts, chopped like a boss
1 cup chopped NESTLÉ®BUTTERFINGER® BITES Candy
½ cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®Premier White Morsels, melted to perfection
NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
Red icing
1 bag gummy candies


Directions:

1. Cream together butter and powdered sugar. Add in vanilla and salt.

2. Sift together salt and flour. Take the sifted flour mixture and mix in with creamed butter mixture until just combined. Mix in chopped walnuts and Butterfinger Bites. Chill dough for 1 hour.

3. Take small spoonfuls and form into balls. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.

4. Bake at 400° F for 10 minutes.

5. Set on cooling rack. Once completely cool, dip top side of balls in melted white chocolate and place gummies in center to form iris. Then use melted white chocolate to stick mini chocolate chips to iris (these form the pupil). Once white chocolate sets, draw in veins with red icing.

http://www.butterfinger.com/recipes/butterfinger-halloween-shortbread-eyeballs/

Thursday, October 29, 2015

TBT: Halloween 1977 Star Wars & Pope Paul VI

This is a wonderful story from a friend in Michigan about Halloween 1977. I had to share especially since both Star Wars and The Pope visited the US again this year. Life Full Circle. 

As we approach another Halloween, I felt compelled to share a story that has brought much laughter to my family and friends over the years. It was Halloween 1977, and the original Star Wars film had been released earlier in the year on May 25th. Its popularity through the summer was extraordinary, especially since I remember sitting in the aisle at the old Grosse Pointe Woods Theater at 7 Mile and Mack to see the movie because it was sold out nearly every night.

This year, like every year on Halloween night at dusk, it was tradition for my best friends Billy, Scotty, and I to gather at the foot of the driveway in front of my house to go trick or treating. This event was so ritualized that we did not have to call each other, and we certainly did not text one another. We just knew every year on Halloween as the street lights came on, it was time to go get some candy.

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On this special night in 1977, Billy and Scotty gathered in the driveway, and although I don't remember exactly who was wearing what, they both had on very cool Star Wars like costumes. In fact, the entire street began to fill with Luke Skywalkers, Darth Vaders, Chewbaccas, Storm Troopers, Princess Leias, and Hans Solos until of course, I came out onto to the driveway in a complete Pope Paul VI costume. A costume that my mother worked on for what seemed like months for a school play at St. Joan of Arc where I played the part of... yes, the Pope.


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As I descended down the porch and onto the driveway, I began to do the very large, sweeping sign of the cross to Billy and Scotty just like the Pope, and no amount of words or descriptions can do justice to the detail of my costume. I had gold buttons, a shawl type shoulder garment, a sashe, and even a very tall hat that my Dad made out of red poster board, resembling the eternal flame. To top it my off, my Dad also whittled, for what also seemed like months, a very long, wooden staff that I carried to complete the papal look.

Once I made it down the driveway in a very slow spiritual walk, I was met by Billy and Scotty, who were puzzled, dumb-founded, and frankly, in shock. As they adjusted their light sabres and what not, they simply greeted me with cautious acceptance, and we carried on through the neighborhood.

All through the night, there were hundreds of Star Wars characters, but only one Pope Paul VI, and if it weren't for my parents, I probably would have been Chewbacca. For Halloween 1977, the force was with me, but it was Jesus not George Lucas.

by Robert D. Livernois
Sterling Heights, Michigan

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Wednesday Women: Taking on Hollywood / Producer Nicki Hattingh discusses "Miss You Already," developing roles for women.

A still from Missing You Already, starring Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette
The owner of a film production company has been busy making her mark on Hollywood following the release of her latest movie.

Nicki Hattingh, who lives in Banbury and divides her time between working from home and her London office, founded New Sparta Films with her business partner and financial backer Jerome Booth in June 2013.

Together with a team of five others, they have taken six films into development for in-house production as well as financing four feature films.

These include Miss You Already, which hit cinema screens in the UK late last month with Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore starring in the title roles.

It premiered at Toronto’s International Film Festival in September and was an instant box office hit in its opening week here, taking £900,000.

With a female director, writer, financier and cast at the helm, Miss You Already is unashamedly a film made by women for women - and this is a subject Nicki feels particularly passionate about.

Speaking to the Banbury Guardian, she said: “Unfortunately it is still tough, even in this day and age, to be taken seriously as a woman in the film industry. I often receive email requests for meetings, which are addressed to Mr Hattingh. The frustrating assumption is that someone in my position must be a man.

“Women are 51 per cent of the world, we buy more than half the cinema tickets and we need more female centric stories on our screens for the female audiences. It’s a real shame there are so few Oscar and BAFTA-nominated films with female protagonists.”

Nicki stresses that hard work and determination have been key to her success and is now looking forward to the release of two further films in 2016. “The personal and professional rewards of seeing your story come to life on the screen are incredibly high,” she added.

By Laura Davenport 
http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/what-s-on/local-listings/taking-on-hollywood-1-7008643

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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Travel Tuesday: A collection of The 30 Best Travel Tips from years of Traveling the World! (Part 1 of 3)

I travel A LOT - I was born in Italy and grew up overseas in the US Army. I traveled most my early life and today as an adult, I still travel extensively for work as a Director for Travel Documentaries and TV Shows and as an International Public Speaker. 

The past few years on the road shooting KRUSING AMERICA and only 37 days home last year alone, I am constantly asked to put together some of my best travel advice. So I have been compiling a list and researching some of the best travel blogs available today. 

"The 30 Best Travel Tips After 4 Years Traveling The World" by MATTHEW KARSTEN is one of the best collections I've read. Matthew has collected so much great advice, that I'll share it over the next few weeks.
Below is the first 10 of 30 tips.  

PART 1 of 3

It’s now been 4 years since I sold everything and left the United States to travel the world. These are the best travel tips I’ve discovered along the way

It all started when I took a one-way flight from Miami to Guatemala City, leaping nervously into the unknown and leaving much of my old life behind while embarking on an epic travel adventure around the world.

It’s been a wild ride, and I’ve learned a lot since I first left. To celebrate my 4 year “travelversary”, I’ve decided to share a collection of my best and most useful travel tips to help inspire you to make travel a priority in your life.

Feel free to share your own best travel tips at the end!

1. Patience Is Important

Don’t sweat the stuff you can’t control. Life is much too short to be angry & annoyed all the time. Did you miss your bus? No worries, there will be another one. ATMs out of money? Great! Take an unplanned road trip over to the next town and explore. Sometimes freakouts happen regardless.

Just take a deep breath and remind yourself that it could be worse.

2. Wake Up Early

Rise at sunrise to have the best attractions all to yourself while avoiding crowds. It’s also a magical time for photos due to soft diffused light, and usually easier to interact with locals. Sketchy areas are less dangerous in the morning too. Honest hardworking people wake up early; touts, scammers, and criminals sleep in.

Read More: 15 Common Travel Scams & How To Avoid Them

3. Laugh At Yourself

You will definitely look like a fool many times when traveling to new places. Rather than get embarrassed, laugh at yourself. Don’t be afraid to screw up, and don’t take life so seriously.

Once a whole bus full of Guatemalans laughed with glee when I forced our driver to stop so I could urgently pee on the side of the road. Returning to the bus and laughing with them gave me new friends for the remainder of the journey.

4. Stash Extra Cash

Cash is king around the world. To cover your ass in an emergency, make sure to stash some in a few different places. I recommend at least a couple hundred dollars worth. If you lose your wallet, your card stops working, or the ATMs run out of money, you’ll be glad you did.

Some of my favorite stash spots include socks, under shoe inserts, a toiletry bag, around the frame of a backpack, even sewn behind a patch on your bag.

Read More: How To Protect Your Money Traveling


5. Meet Local People

Make it a point to avoid other travelers from time to time and start conversations with local people. Basic English is spoken widely all over the world, so it’s easier to communicate with them than you might think, especially when you combine hand gestures and body language.

Learn from those who live in the country you’re visiting. People enrich your travels more than sights do.

6. Pack A Scarf

I happen to use a shemagh, but sarongs work great too. This simple piece of cotton cloth is one of my most useful travel accessories with many different practical applications. It’s great for sun protection, a makeshift towel, carrying stuff around, an eye mask, and much more.


7. Observe Daily Life

If you really want to get a feel for the pulse of a place, I recommend spending a few hours sitting in a park or on a busy street corner by yourself just watching day to day life happen in front of you.

Slow down your thoughts and pay close attention to the details around you. The smells, the colors, human interactions, and sounds. It’s a kind of meditation — and you’ll see stuff you never noticed before.

8. Back Everything Up

When my laptop computer was stolen in Panama, having most of my important documents and photos backed up saved my ass. Keep both digital and physical copies of your passport, visas, driver’s license, birth certificate, health insurance card, serial numbers, and important phone numbers ready to go in case of an emergency.

Backup your files & photos on an external hard drive as well as online with software like Backblaze.


9. Take Lots Of Photos

You may only see these places & meet these people once in your lifetime. Remember them forever with plenty of photos. Don’t worry about looking like a “tourist”. Are you traveling to look cool? No one cares. Great photos are the ultimate souvenir.

They don’t cost anything, they’re easy to share with others, and they don’t take up space in your luggage. Just remember once you have your shot to get out from behind the lens and enjoy the view.

10. There’s Always A Way

Nothing is impossible. If you are having trouble going somewhere or doing something, don’t give up. You just haven’t found the best solution or met the right person yet. Don’t listen to those who say it can’t be done.

Perseverance pays off. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been told what I want isn’t possible, only to prove it wrong later when I don’t listen to the advice and try anyway.

Next week, I'll share the next 10 points from Matthew Karsten's "The 30 Best Travel Tips After 4 Years Traveling The World."

Want to know how to travel the world? I’ve put together a huge page full of useful world travel resources that should point you in the right direction. Learn how I fund my adventures, how to find cheap flights, different ways to save money for travel, how start a travel blog, and more.

It’s a big, beautiful, exciting, and fascinating world out there.

Explore some of it now, rather than later. ★


Travel The World

30 Best Travel Tips After 4 Years Traveling The World
BY MATTHEW KARSTEN

Monday, October 26, 2015

Media Monday: KRUSING AMERICA accepted to Directors Circle Festival - recognizing creative & inspiring films!

 KRUSING AMERICA ACCEPTED into the Directors Circle Festival of Shorts

An internationally recognized premiere showcase for creative, inspiring, and influential films of all types.

Bold visions, adventurous ideas, skillfully crafted and artistically inspired projects are the kinds of films we are looking for.

Our unique film festival reaches new heights internationally for independent film festivals presenting our films in a way unlike any other film festival in the world via our online screening platform and theater system. Viewing interactively online allows independent filmmakers and fans to take pleasure in the films worldwide on the go, from work and from the comfort of their own homes. In the technologically advanced world we live in, where communication and convenience MUST be at the tips of our fingers, we knew this was the next progressive step in film festivals.

Since debuting our fest online we have gained even more recognition among the film viewing public and filmmakers, not to mention production houses and distributors, because they no longer have to travel to find the next film that will make Hollywood sit up and take notice. Currently, convenience is the name of the game, especially for the independent film industry.

Our festival is presented in a virtual theater setting that will allow users to watch the films while the films remain completely safe from download or reproduction.

For more information visit: http://dcshortsfest.com

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Saturday Study & Learn: 10 Things Likeable People Do

10 Things That Likeable People Do Consistently
“Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”. In the same way, if you like a person, it may be due to your personal reasons. But there are people who are liked by everyone. Likeable people are people with a friendly gesture, positive attitude and enjoyable personality. Likeable people are always preferred in comparison to others. Likeable students are always teachers’ favourite, and likeable patients are always treated well by doctors. Everywhere you go, likeable people are welcomed by everyone.

Given below are 10 traits of likeable people: –

They have a positive attitude towards everything: –

Everyone likes a person with a positive attitude. They never let failures rule them. They always come up with something good even in bad situations. If you have a positive attitude, people will always want to talk to you. There is a lot of negativity in today’s world. So people always are inclined towards a positive person.

They are open- hearted: –

They are open to new people. They like to make new friends. They accept others without any hesitation. They are always open to new ideas, new ways and others’ lifestyle. Their openness can be judged from the way they talk to others. The way they talk is also very attractive.

They are not judgemental:-

If you judge people, you leave a very bad impression on others. Even if you don’t show by your behaviour that you have a bad opinion about that person, the person always gets to know. It is not your responsibility to point out good or bad in others. Likeable people mingle with people the way they are. They are very understanding and they never try to change others.

They are not fake:-

People who are fake are avoided by everyone. Likeable people never try to pretend. They always show their real personality before others. They never try to be over friendly with anyone by bearing everything. They always keep their opinion in front of you. But they will never impose their opinions.

Likeable people like you also :-

Imagine a situation when you continuously keep liking a person and that person gives no response. You will start hating that person after a few days. People whom you like, they also like you. And even their liking towards you is genuine. They behave with you the way you behave with them.

They are not insecure:-

There are people who never cross their comfort zone before everyone. If you meet such a person, you will also not be able to mix with that person nicely. Likeable people are not insecure. They interact with others with a positive attitude.

They accept things easily :-

“Sorry” is a word which egoistic people never use even if it’s their mistake. Likeable people accept their mistakes. There are people who boast about their knowledge, but likeable people feel free to say that they don’t know about a particular topic.

Competing for everything is also not good:-

Competitive nature is always appreciated. But likeable people are not into competition always. They always know the right place for competition. There are people who even during a conversation would try to win a conversation. It is not always good.

They always encourage you :-

Talent is present in every person but everyone cannot realise it or are afraid of facing the world. Likeable people always boost you up to present your talent in front of the world. They never leave a chance to encourage you.

They think the way you think :-

They are just like you. They have the same mentality, the same likes and dislikes. They hang around with same people you do. And since you like yourself, you will always like a person like you.

Friday, October 23, 2015

Friday Foodie: Avocado Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

  • 1 Medium Avocado
  • ½ Lemon or Lime (for Juice) 
  • 1 Cup Cooked Chicken, shredded or cubed 
  • 1 Roma Tomato (or handful of grape Tomatoes)
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Red Onion
  • ¼ Bell Pepper, diced
  • Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder to taste 
  • 4-6 Romaine Lettuce Leaves


Thursday, October 22, 2015

TBT: LA Femme Awards Night "By Women for Everyone."

Two years ago the multi-award winning short film ILLNESS had it's west coast premiere at La Femme International Film Festival. I became the Consulting Produce for that short. Today, I am the Consulting Producer for the feature version, NO LETTING GO based on that short film and it too had it's west coast premier at the same festival last weekend. Life full circle. 

LA Femme Film Festival is a premiere film festival celebrating, supporting and advancing content creation by Women Producers, Writers, and Directors from around the world. Their hosted film festival has advanced the careers of over 1,000 artists and we continue to offer educational seminars, programming and networking events in a nurturing indie environment. "A Festival by Women for Everyone."

For information on La Femme International Film Festival:
http://www.lafemme.org

For information on NO LETTING GO visit:
http://www.nolettinggothemovie.com

KRUSING AMERICA Creator and Consulting Producer for the feature film, NO LETTING GO, Director / Screen Writer Jonathan Bucari and Lead Actress, Cheryl Allison at the La Femme Film Festival Awards Ceremony. 


Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Wednesday Women: Le Femme Film Festival by Women for Everyone!

LA Femme International Film Festival is a premiere film festival celebrating, supporting and advancing content creation by Women Producers, Writers, and Directors from around the world. Their hosted film festival has advanced the careers of over 1,000 artists and we continue to offer educational seminars, programming and networking events in a nurturing indie environment.

KRUSING AMERICA Creator and Consulting Producer for the feature film, NO LETTING GO –Hosting the red carpet interviews for the West Coast Premiere of the feature film at The La Femme Film Festival in Beverly Hills. "A Festival by Women for Everyone."

For information on La Femme International Film Festival:
http://www.lafemme.org

For information on NO LETTING GO visit:
http://www.nolettinggothemovie.com

Host Linda Kruse on the Red Carpet for NO LETTING GO
Host Linda Kruse interviewing Lead Actors in NO LETTING GO
NO LETTING GO

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Travel Tuesday: 14 Ways to Work While Traveling

I get asked this question a lot - is there a way to make a living while traveling? One of my favorite Travel Blogger / Experts on this subject matter is Stephanie Be: Connecting Travelers. So I had to include some of her suggestions on my Travel Tuesday Blog Post:

You can work AND travel. Do it! Here are your options:

1. TEFL - or Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Maybe you'll pick up a language abroad too.

2. Be an Au Pair abroad.
It's more common than you'd think. You can interview with hosts families online with Au Pair World.

3. Contract Work.
Some countries provide contract work for "work and holiday." These jobs are very competitive, but worth a shot if you have the resume to back you up. Try One Shift Jobs in Australia.

4. Work at a hostel or hotel.
You don't have to pay for accommodation. Perks: you'll meet lots of other travelers!

5. Bar-tender/ Restaurant Server
Can also be very competitive in bigger cities, but do-able.

6. Peace Corps
Requires an application process and a two year commitment, but you get to play hero.

7. U.S. Department of State *Careers Representing America*
Also requires a competitive admission and serious commitment, but it's a nomadic lifestyle of luxury.

8. Get a career with an international company that has offices overseas.
They're always looking for young folks that don't have serious obligations at home, and can go abroad.

9. Create a career that allows you to work from home.
Home can be overseas if you feel like it. Try copywriting, marketing, and social media. Photography and videography is always trending. Works for Me!

10. Apply for graduate education overseas.
Use scholarship funds, loans, etc to pay for it as you would pay for graduate education domestically.11. Pursue international careers in entertainment.
Be a dancer on tour, play basketball or volleyball overseas, or try BMX in Nitro Circus.

12. Work as a travel guide.
Congratulations, you get paid to give the gift of travel!

13. Work on a cruise ship.
Would you like to be a chef, host, skipper, or dancer on a cruise ship?

14. Seek sponsorship for your talent.
If you're truly a phenomenal photographer, adrenaline junkie, videographer, or writer -- you could work for GoPro, a magazine, or just have costs covered by travel companies as a blogger.

The websites Helpx.net and WorkAway list organizations for which you can volunteer at in exchange for meals and accommodation.

Follow Stephanie Be on Twitter: www.twitter.com/StephBeTravel
Connecting Travelers

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Monday, October 19, 2015

Media Monday: KRUSING AMERICA Quarter Finalist for Best Short Film at the COURIER AWARDS!





The Courier Awards mission is to discover new screenwriting talent and emerging filmmakers. Quarter-finalists for Short Films. Advancing to the next round of judging includes KRUSING AMERICA, Created, Produced and Directed by Linda Kruse.

Semi-Finals will be announced on October 31, 2015.
Finalists: November 14, 2015 
Winners: November 28, 2015

Congratulations KRUSING AMERICA! 



Saturday, October 17, 2015

Saturday Study & Learn: "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" starring Jimmy Stewart / Released October 17, 1939

One of my favorite movies of all time with one of my favorite actors, Jimmy Stewart was release on this day, October 17, 1939.  Fifty years later it was haled as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the National Film Registry. If you haven't seen it - You really should!

MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON is a American political comedy-drama film, starring James Stewart and Jean Arthur, about one man's effect on American politics

It was directed by Frank Capra and written by Sidney Buchman, based on Lewis R. Foster's unpublished story.[3] Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was controversial when it was released, but also successful at the box office, and made Stewart a major movie star.[4] The film features a bevy of well-known supporting actors and actresses, among them Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee,Thomas Mitchell and Beulah Bondi.

Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, but winning only for Best Original Story.[5] In 1989, the Library of Congress added the movie to the United States National Film Registry, for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".





AwardResultWinner
Outstanding ProductionNominatedColumbia Pictures (Frank Capra)
Winner was David O. Selznick - Gone with the Wind
Best DirectorNominatedFrank Capra
Winner was Victor Fleming - Gone with the Wind
Best ActorNominatedJames Stewart
Winner was Robert Donat - Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Best Writing, ScreenplayNominatedSidney Buchman
Winner was Sidney Howard - Gone with the Wind
Best Writing, Original StoryWonLewis R. Foster
Best Supporting ActorNominatedHarry Carey
Winner was Thomas Mitchell - Stagecoach
Best Supporting ActorNominatedClaude Rains
Winner was Thomas Mitchell - Stagecoach
Best Art DirectionNominatedLionel Banks
Winner was Lyle R. Wheeler - Gone with the Wind
Best Film EditingNominatedGene HavlickAl Clark
Winner was Hal C. KernJames E. Newcom - Gone with the Wind
Best Music, ScoringNominatedDimitri Tiomkin
Winner was Herbert Stothart - The Wizard of Oz
Best Sound RecordingNominatedJohn P. Livadary
Winner was Bernard B. Brown - When Tomorrow Comes

Other honors

American Film Institute recognition

Friday, October 16, 2015

Friday Foodie: Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini



Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

A few special ingredients--like freshly baked ciabatta bread or imported Dijon mustard--make a quick, simple sandwich seem like a treat.

For more info and the recipe. http://myrecipes.chtah.net/a/hBWIRWjBASRaEB89PjTBdbHY35u/mrdt44-0

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Travel Tuesday: INDEPENDENT TRAVELER – Explore, Experience, Engage & Help travelers plan the best trips! @TravelEditor @KrusingAmerica @LindamKruse

Independent TravelerAs many of you know, I have been traveling since before I can remember. I grew up in the US Military overseas, born in Italy and traveled around Europe before I could even walk…or so it seemed. Today, over 30 years later I am still traveling. I was struck with Wanderlust at an early age so its no 'wander' I created KRUSING AMERICA. I continue to travel, write, shoot for TV and online.

Each week on this blogs Travel Tuesday, I feature travel information and organizations and one of my favorites is the INDEPENDENT TRAVELER – They help travelers plan the best trips, explore new places and cultures, and share their experiences with other travelers. Read one to learn more….

INDEPENDENT TRAVELER is an interactive traveler's exchange and comprehensive online travel guide for a community of travelers who enjoy the fun of planning their own trips and the adventure of independent travel. You can access our wealth of travel resources and great bargains at IndependentTraveler.com.

One of the world's first travel Web sites, IndependentTraveler.com debuted on America Online in 1990 and quickly established its credentials as an authoritative Internet resource for objective travel information. Over the past 22 years, IndependentTraveler.com has developed a loyal following and a devoted online community as it has expanded to include travel deals, practical advice, destination resources and an expansive online travel community.

IndependentTraveler.com is published by The Independent Traveler, Inc., a subsidiary of TripAdvisor LLC. The Independent Traveler also publishes Cruise Critic and Family Vacation Critic.
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Monday, October 12, 2015

Media Monday: VOTE for KRUSING AMERICA in Audience Choice Trailer Competition at DEPTH OF FIELD Festival

PLEASE VOTE for KRUSING AMERICA in the WRPN.TV "Audience Choice" trailer competition.

Use this URL http://www.wrpn.tv
  1. Click, "Enter,"
  2. Follow the instructions after signing up for your free WRPN.TV account: 
  3. Enter your email address and pick a password for yourself to create an account  (emails will NOT be used for marketing purposes, so no worries about unwanted emails).
  4. KRUSING AMERICA is towards the bottom of the page after SHOOTER before OFFSET. See photo attached. 


For the next few weeks you can go to WRPN.TV and cast a VOTE for "Audience Choice" awards.

Also, the entire worldwide, WRPN members list will be weighing in on their favorites as well. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be selected at the end of the voting period. 

OTHER NEWS: Aside from the Trailer Competition the Official Winners in the Fall 2015 Depth Of Field International Film Festival competition itself, will be announced around the first week of October. Once points from the judges panels have been tallied and organized, winners will be announced on DOFIFF.COM.

KRUSING AMERICA is Nominated in 2 categories: Inspirational and TV Show categories.

PLEASE VOTE ASAP.

Thank you!
Linda Kruse 
Creator KRUSING AMERICA