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Valentine’s Dinner February 13 with Star Trek Stars – Open to the Public!

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STARS & HEARTS

SPECIAL EVENT!!

If you’re a fan of Star Trek (any of the series) — If you’ve never been able to afford going to the Star Trek Conventions or ComicCon with thousands of fans — and if you’ve EVER wanted to meet the Stars — here is your chance!!!

Valentine’s Dinner February 13 with Star Trek Stars
Open to the Public!
Sunday, February 13, 2011

6:00 – 10:00pm

In celebration of the grand opening of Cafe Cirroc and Restorante Polentoni, owned by “Jake Sisko” in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and his fiancée’s new restaurants … the STARS are coming out!

Organized by Lightspeed Fine Art gallery owner Gary Hasson, this special evening hosts an intimate setting with a charity auction, mingling with the Stars, and live entertainment. 

Dine with your favorite stars. 
Enjoy the all-you-can-eat Italian buffet.

Mingle with your favorite actors:

Cirroc Lofton (it’s his new restaurant!)
“Jake Sisko” in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Cirroc
started his career at nine years of age with many minor roles. He is best known for playing “Jake Sisko” on the successful 1993 to 1999 TV series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, which during the series, as he aged from 14 to 20, Lofton reached his full adult height of 6′ 3."


Nicole deBoer

"Ezri Dax" in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
A Canadian actor, Nicole is best known for her roles as "Ezri Dax" host of the Dax symbion on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine from 1998 to 1999 and as "Sarah Bannerman" on The Dead Zone from 2002 to 2007. She was also cast as "Dr. Alison Porter" in Stargate Atlantis.

Walter Koenig

"Pavel Chekov" in Star Trek: The Original Series
Walter is an actor, writer, teacher and director, known for his roles as Pavel Chekov in Star Trek and Alfred Bester in Babylon 5. He wrote the script for the 2008 science fiction legal thriller InAlienable.


Tim Russ

“Lieutenant Commander Tuvok” in Star Trek: Voyager
Tim is an actor, film director, screenwriter and musician. He is known for his roles on Star Trek: Voyager, as Lieutenant Commander Tuvok, Samantha Who?, as Frank, and on the Nickelodeon live-action teen sitcom iCarly, as Principal Franklin, a recurring character. His band can occasionally be seen playing at the Kibitz Room at Canter’s Deli.

 
Armin Shimerman
Armin i
s best known for playing the Ferengi bartender Quark in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Principal Snyder in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Kramer‘s caddy Stan on Seinfeld, voicing Dr. Nefarious in the Ratchet and Clank series and Andrew Ryan, the antagonist of BioShock, and Boston Legal. He also has starred in Stargate SG-1 as one of the Nox.


Kitty Swink is married to Armin Shimerman. She guest starred in her husband’s series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine twice, although the two did not share any scenes. Along with her husband, she contributed her voice to the video game Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Fallen.

 


Max Grodénchik

“Quark’s” adorable brother “Rom” in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
He played Sovak and Par Lenor in Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes "Captain’s Holiday" and "The Perfect Mate."  He is famous for being an expert on the Rules of Acquisition and can quote them by memory.

Aron Eisenberg
Adorable "Nog" on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Rom’s son became the first Ferengi to ever join Starfleet, and best friend to Jake Sisko.


Corin Nemec

“Jonas Quinn” in Stargate SG-1
Corin is known for playing the title character on Parker Lewis Can’t Lose, “Jonas Quinn” on Stargate SG-1, and Harold Lauder in the ABC miniseries The Stand. Nemec was inspired to become an actor after watching the children’s film The Goonies at the age of 13, for which his father had done art direction.

Menu: An unlimited 4-course Italian buffet with appetizer, main course, sides, Gelato, coffee, tea, or soft drinks.  Wine and alcohol are extra.

Sunday, February 13, 2011
6:00 – 10:00pm

Updates here at Lightspeed Fine Art site.

Make your reservations now!

Cafe Cirroc and Restorante Polentoni
11800 Jefferson Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90230

Located off the San Diego freeway and Marina del Rey freeway junction.

Call Lightspeed Fine Art at: (800) 490-9690 or (949) 679-4444
Email: info@lightspeedfineart.com

Before February 12: $89 per couple; $45 for singles
At the Door: $125 per couple; $70 for singles

Everyone is welcome. Open to the public. Reservations encouraged. Casual and fun attire suggested.

Lightspeed Fine Art offers original art featuring the stars and scenes from your favorite science fiction movies and television series. These highly collectible pieces are offered as: originals, lithographs, chromagraphs, murals and posters in numbered limited and open editions. Many of these works are hand-signed by the artist or the cast members. We also offer an extraordinary collection of environmental art featuring the creatures of the land and sea.

Gift Books for Valentine’s Day

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Books are one of the best ways to say  – I Love and Appreciate You and I am So Grateful to Have You in My Life…whether it’s your Mom, Wife, Partner, Sister, Daughter, Best Friend, Grandmother or Aunt, Heart of a Woman is a beautiful gift for Valentine’s Day.

 

Heart of a Woman is an inspirational gift book of original short stories, quotations and poems that rekindle her spirit, tickle her funny bone, and touch her soul.

What a wonderful way to say I love you to that special woman in your life.
Greg Godek, Author of 1001 Ways To Be Romantic

Heart of a Woman celebrates the strength, humor, love and intuition–of women of all ages. She will delight in cherished classics, personal favorites and recent writings from Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Phil, Maya Angelou, Bill Cosby, Louise Hay, Marianne Williamson and more. Chapters include: Ageless Living, Art, A Woman’s Intuition, Challenges, Chocolate, Daughters, Faith, Falling in Love, Family, Fathers, Friendship, Gratitude, Health, Learning to Love Yourself, Love, Marriage, Men!, Military Relationships, Mothers, Music, Nature, Parenting, Passion, Patriotism, Pets, Prayer, Prosperity, Sisters, Teenagers, Women in History, Worthiness…

As women, we live very busy and complicated lives and this book has a way of making everything in our lives, and hearts, make sense. I have laughed and cried while reading it! I imagine when I’m done reading it, I will read it all over again. I love it so much that I am ordering another one for my mother-in-law, just because. Thank you for putting together this wonderful collection of stories, quotes, etc.; it has touched my heart! 
Brook H., Amazon.com review

LIBROS EN ESPANOL:

Heart of a Woman is eloquently available in Spanish: Corazon de Mujer with cultural proverbs, authentic poems and stories by Latinas from North and Central Americas.

 

Want to show your mother that you truly appreciate her?

Heart of a Mother makes a perfect gift for mom: from Valentine’s Day, mother’s birthday to Mother’s Day, as an extra anniversary present, or any day a special thank you is in order. 

Ideal for your Mother, Wife, Grandmother,
and YES — Your Mother-in-Law!


Heart of a Mother
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.. is a gift book filled with touching tributes to Mothers and Grandmothers, inspirational short stories, poems, proverbs and quotations.

ENDORSEMENTS:
As a child, my Aunt Della was like a mother to me who nourished me with her chocolate chip cookies. I remember the warm feelings when I smelled a batch of her fresh baked cookies. In Heart of A Mother, Sheryl Roush and her contributors have captured those same kinds of feelings, feelings that will warm your heart and bring your mother close again. It’s a great read.  

– Wally Amos, The Cookie Man & Author


Heart of a Mother is an exquisite tapestry of stories, quotations, songs, and poems that will pull on your heartstrings. A must read and an incredible gift for all the mothers of the world!!!

– Lisa R. Delman, Author of Dear Mom, I’ve Always Wanted You to Know

ORDER TODAY for your AUTOGRAPHED COPY to arrive ON TIME!

Author Sheryl Roush is an inspirational speaker, and creator of the Heart Book Series.

Valentine’s Movie: Great Love

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Valentine’s Movie: Great Love

Happy Valentine’s Day!

This short movie is created by Terri Marie, White Wing Entertainment, one of the contributors to my Heart Book Series of inspirational gift books.

Valentine’s Movie: Great Love

A touching Valentine’s Day Movie appropriate to send to anyone.
The experience of Great Love – a powerful and joyful way to experience life.
The most amazing power we all have is free.

MEN: What to get HER for Valentine’s Day!

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MEN: What to get HER for Valentine’s Day!

Time to start PLANNING AHEAD this year!
As your wallet may be a little thinner than in the past, you want to think it through earlier this season, invest wisely in special gifts that won’t go to her HIPS, but to her HEART.

Whether getting something for your sweetheart, dear Mother, or hard-working colleague, boss, or valued client…. people are looking for something with SIGNIFICANCE today… things with meaning and greater VALUE than ever before.

As much as I will admit my love of chocolate…. the indulgence is short-lived… and straight past the lips and on to the hips… no thanks! Women want things that LAST. Give her something she will always cherish — and think of YOU when she sees it! And get this — it doesn’t have to cost much!

GIFT SUGGESTIONS:

For your Sweetheart, Daughter, Sister, Mother:
Heart of a Woman an inspirational gift book of original short stories, quotations and poems that rekindle her spirit, tickle her funny bone, and touch her soul.

What a wonderful way to say I love you to that special woman in your life.
Greg Godek
Author of 1001 Ways To Be Romantic

Heart of a Woman celebrates the strength, humor, love and intuition–of women of all ages. She will delight in cherished classics, personal favorites and recent writings from Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Phil, Maya Angelou, Bill Cosby, Louise Hay, Marianne Williamson and more. Chapters include: Ageless Living, Art, A Woman’s Intuition, Challenges, Chocolate, Daughters, Faith, Falling in Love, Family, Fathers, Friendship, Gratitude, Health, Learning to Love Yourself, Love, Marriage, Men!, Military Relationships, Mothers, Music, Nature, Parenting, Passion, Patriotism, Pets, Prayer, Prosperity, Sisters, Teenagers, Women in History, Worthiness…

As women, we live very busy and complicated lives and this book has a way of making everything in our lives, and hearts, make sense. I have laughed and cried while reading it! I imagine when I’m done reading it, I will read it all over again. I love it so much that I am ordering another one for my mother-in-law, just because. Thank you for putting together this wonderful collection of stories, quotes, etc.; it has touched my heart!  Brook H., Amazon.com review

Heart of a Woman is now eloquently available in Spanish: Corazon de Mujer.

For your Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Mother-in-Law:
Heart of a Mother...
a gift book filled with touching tributes to Mothers and Grandmothers, inspirational short stories, poems, proverbs and quotations.

As a child, my Aunt Della was like a mother to me who nourished me with her chocolate chip cookies. I remember the warm feelings when I smelled a batch of her fresh baked cookies. In Heart of A Mother, Sheryl Roush and her contributors have captured those same kinds of feelings, feelings that will warm your heart and bring your mother close again. It’s a great read.   –Wally Amos, The Cookie Man & Author

Heart of a Mother is an exquisite tapestry of stories, quotations, songs, and poems that will pull on your heartstrings. A must read and an incredible gift for all the mothers of the world!!!

–Lisa R. Delman, Author of Dear Mom, I’ve Always Wanted You to Know

Sections on Mothers Day, Grandmothers, Daughters, Sons, Adoption and Foster Children, Mothers of Military, Four-legged Children, Pregnancy, Babies, When Your Mother Passes, Being a Mother.

For your Co-Workers, Colleagues, Boss, Clients:
Heart of a Woman in Business... Stories, Strategies and Skills for Business Success

WOW! This is BOTH a desktop ready reference AND a curl up and be inspired book – all in ONE! The women I know are going to soak into this one.  I expect books in the Heart Book series to be compelling, evocative, inspirational and useful. Heart of a Woman in Business is even more. Tightly edited, each story has its own punch and vitality. It’s women speaking with, and to, women in both a very personal way and as kindred professionals. It’s worth reading and worth keeping close as a ready reference for those moments when...
–John Reddish, CMC, Business & Management Consultant

Ideal for any woman in the workplace–or self-employed today.
How to: Bolster your career, celebrate your talents, trust your intuition, polish your business skills, recognize opportunities placed before you, pursue your talents and gifts, and connect with your creativity and use it to your advantage.

This “here’s how” book combines sisters-sharing-with-sisters insight with guidance, ideas, stories and “I am doing it, you can too!” encouragement. Advice from: Mary Kay Ash, Debbie Fields, Steve Forbes, Michael Gerber, Louise Hay, Kathy Ireland, Andrea Jung, Avon, Anthony Robbins, Martha Stewart, Donald Trump, Madam C.J. Walker, first black female millionaire; Marianne Williamson; plus the Founders/CEOs of Amazon.com, Apple, Craig’s List, Dell Computer, Google, McDonalds, Microsoft, Starbucks; The Body Shop, Virgin Airlines, and Wal-Mart. Chapters address: leadership and ambition; humor in the workplace; change, stress and time management; inner guidance and intuition; business promotion; hiring and firing; ways to rejuvenate and recharge; fitness tips at your desk; mid-life career transitions; and being a working mother.

AVAILABLE AT:
Borders stores, Borders.com, Amazon.com, www.SparklePresentations.com


FOR YOUR AUTOGRAPHED COPIES:
Order directly at www.sparklepresentations.com/store_books.asp
Then email inscription details to: Sheryl@SparklePresentations.com

Your gifts may be shipped either to you, or your recipients, in time for the special day!

AUTHOR:
Sheryl Roush is an internationally top-rated speaker, and 8-time business entrepreneur since the age of 16. As a conference speaker she has presented on programs alongside Olivia Newton-John, Geena Davis, Jane Seymour, Joan Lunden, Marcus Buckingham, Mark Victor Hansen, Howard Putnam, Robert G. Allen and Suze Orman. She has authored 12 books, including Heart of the Holidays, and business publications.
www.HeartBookSeries.com
www.SparklePresentations.com

3 GOLDEN RULES FOR RELATIONSHIP SUCCESS

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3 GOLDEN RULES FOR RELATIONSHIP SUCCESS
by Tricia Greaves, Speaker


1. FORGIVE HIM AS EASILY AS HE FORGIVES YOU

How many times has he forgiven you for your mistakes? Are  you able to forgive him with the same readiness and willingness? We are quick  to assume that our ditzy transgressions (misplacing our keys, forgetting to close the garage door, sending the credit card payment in late, never closing  the shower curtain all the way) is cute. So we’re a little distracted, so  what?? WE can giggle about it, why can’t HE? Yet when he pulls his own version doing things that we think he ought to know better than to do, we get  irritated and snippy. We hope that our stern, disapproving demeanor will help  him realize the error of his ways and that perhaps, finally, he’ll straighten up and fly right. If we don’t teach him a lesson, who will? Hint: it’s time to  learn to forgive AND to forget! You punishing and controlling nature won’t ever  help a relationship heal, so it’s time to take a deep breath and. GET OFF IT!

2. DON’T  EXPECT HIM TO MAKE YOU HAPPY
We all do it. We spend countless hours imagining that if  only we had a man, we’d be happy. Then, by hook or by crook, we get him and  TA-DA! We’re still not happy. Then we decide that if only he would do better,  look better, be more attentive, then we’d be happy. So we spend the next several decades trying to get him to do rightso we’ll be happy. The truth is  that it’s not another’s job to make us happy. And if you’re pining over having a relationship that you don’t yet have, you’d better check your motives for  wanting one. If it’s because you believe it will make you happy, it won’t. Unless you’re already happy. It occurred to me one day many years ago, that if  I can’t stand my own company (hence emotionally eating to distract myself from me) why should I force another person to be with me? I need to do whatever it  takes to be comfortable with myself before bringing someone else into my world. If you’re already married – please – search within yourself for the true source of your unhappiness and do everything you can to heal. It’s not his fault if  you’re unhappy. Chances are you were unhappy long before you met him. Be honest  about it! 

3. DON’T COMPARE HIM TO ANY OTHER MAN
The human mind (ego) is incessantly dissatisfied with what is. We always wish for something different. We assume that we’ve somehow messed up and should have done a better job choosing our mates. The proverbial “grass  is greener” on the other side of the fence and somehow the traits of our friends’ mates seem more charming than those of our own. The fact is that you probably didn’t choose wrong. God knew just what he was doing and you have plenty of growth opportunities right where you are (it is all about growth, not  happiness, after all). If you will concentrate on the good things about your spouse that are right in front of you, instead of fantasizing about the traits you wish he had (and certainly never will have if you keep disapproving him), you will be a happier person, and a much more enjoyable spouse.

 
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Valentines’ Day Love Poem

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LOVE
by Roy Croft

I love you not only for what you are,
but for what I am when I am with you.

I love you not only for what you have made
of yourself, but for what you are making of me.

I love you for the part of me that you bring out.

I love you for putting your hand
into my heaped up heart and for passing over
all of the foolish things you can’t
help dimly seeing there,
and for drawing out into the light
all of the beautiful belongings
that no one else has looked quite
far enough to find.

I love you because you have
done more than any creed
could have done to make me good
and more than any fate could
have done to make me happy.

You have done it without a touch,
without a word, without a sign.

You have done it by being yourself –
Perhaps that is what being a friend means, after all.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

May your heart be filled with love every day of the year!

Story: Heart-shaped Pattern Puppy born in Japan

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Story: Heart-shaped Pattern Puppy
born in Japan

 

 

 

 

 

A puppy has been born in Japan with a  large, clear, love-heart-shaped  pattern in his coat. The Chihuahua was born as one of a litter to a breeder. Shop owner Emiko Sakurada said it was the first time a puppy with the marks had been born out of a thousand she had bred, affectionately named ‘Heart-kun’. The long-coated male Chihuahua puppy was born in Odate, northern Japan.

Great Gifts for Valentine’s Day

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Looking for the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day?

Something special for your sweetheart?
Daughter?  Mother?  Grandmother?  Sister?  Dear Friend?

Want points with your Mother-in-Law?
Or hard-working co-worker or administrative assistant?

Give her a gift that will last longer than Chocolate, burns calories,
and adds moments of enjoyment to her day for years to come!

Touch her heart, tickle her funny bone, and make her feel appreciated!

Heart of a Woman – 6×7” Gift Book, 288 pages!
Filled with original stories, original poems, quotations and scriptures.

Available from BORDERS and Amazon.com:
Heart of a Woman, http://www.amazon.com/dp/1880878135
Heart of a Mother,  http://www.amazon.com/dp/1880878143

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

Sheryl Roush
Sparkle-Tude® Expert
Professional and Accredited Speaker
Top-Rated Int’l Trainer in 8 countries
10-time Author, Consultant, Retreat Facilitator

Sparkle Presentations, Inc.
Phone 858.569.6555 * Fax 858.569.5924
Sheryl@SparklePresentations.com
www.SparklePresentations.com

Valentine’s Messages

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Valentine’s Messages

Give with your whole heart, even if your judgment is we are not getting enough in return. Our struggle is to not take everything personally (that’s ego). When we do our part, the energy comes back to us – always. If not from the receiver, than from someone else. Positive seeds produce positive fruits. This is an immutable law. And remember, sharing is not only a physical thing. Making room in your heart for others and acknowledging that you are not the only person in the world who wants to be fulfilled, can be the best gift to give to your loved ones – and to yourself.

– Yehuda Berg
(The Daily Tune-Up)

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