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Taylor Swift Ad Is Banned
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12/21/2011 7:33:00 AM
Well, it looks like an ad has finally been banned in America.
After a year of the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banning fashion and beauty ads left and right, the US’s National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus Claims (NAD) has cracked down on a popular makeup ad for excessive Photoshopping.
Business Insider reports that the NAD has banned print ads for CoverGirl NatureLuxe Mousse Mascara, including the spots featuring celeb spokesmodel Taylor Swift. According to the NAD, the ads made “superior performance claims” such as “2X more volume” and “20 percent lighter” that simply couldn’t be substantiated.
The NAD specifically noted that the Swift ad had a disclaimer printed on the bottom that clearly stated, “lashes enhanced in post production.”
“You can’t use a photograph to demonstrate how a cosmetic will look after it is applied to a woman’s face and then — in the ...
Jason Aldean Forgives Hank Jr. For Walking Out On Performance
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12/2/2011 9:22:00 AM
Hank Williams Jr. walked off the stage in the middle of his duet with Jason Aldean. Jason forgave Hank Jr. very quickly though, other people not so much!!
“When it comes to Hank, the only thing that you can predict is that he’s unpredictable,” the three-time Grammy nominee tells HITFIX. “I’m still a huge fan. He’s one of my idols, one of the guys that I grew up listening to. I’m a huge fan and, you know, it was a little weird, but it’s Hank Jr.! What are you going to say?”
Hank Jr. said he didn’t feel his performance wasn’t good enough for the show.
“I’ve heard people mess up my songs and screw up Daddy’s songs,” Hank explained to Country Weekly. “I was here to honor Jason, a kid I really like. When I walked out there, it didn’t feel right, it didn’t sound right. I didn’t want ...
Freedom's Call - Veterans Day 2011
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11/11/2011 7:08:00 AM
The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight will present a concert titled “Freedom‟s Call” on the evening of November 11 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in honor of Veterans Day.
The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Coliseum’s main arena. There will be no charge for admission to this non-ticketed event.Special floor seating will be offered to veterans, current military personnel and their families.
"On November 11th, our community will be afforded an extraordinary opportunity to recognize and honor the veterans from Allen and surrounding counties while enjoying a free night of high-quality music performed by a first-class band at our region’s premiere entertainment center,” said Nelson Peters, president of the Allen County Board of Commissioners, who along with the Memorial Coliseum and the Allen County Council of Veterans, is making this event possible."
The Band of Flight, stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio, is ...
11 Ways To Help Veterans on 11-11-11
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11/11/2011 6:32:00 AM
Want to say thank you to someone who's served? Check out these tips for lending a hand to our 23 million vets — or those still in uniform.
1. Give shelter
Homes for Our Troops constructs houses for severely injured veterans who served after 9/11, like Cpl. Larry Draughn (above). Donate equipment or help build a home. homesforourtroops.org
2. Offer a vet a ride
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) provides free transportation to men and women unable to travel to VA medical facilities on their own. You can volunteer to drive a DAV van for those in need. dav.org/volunteers
3. Provide foster care for a pet
Take in the dog or cat of a deployed soldier or a wounded veteran while he or she is on duty or receiving VA medical treatment. guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org
4. Record a war story
Do you know an old soldier with tales from the front lines? ...
Veterans Day Freebies
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11/11/2011 6:12:00 AM
Mike's Carwash is honoring all veterans who have served Our Country with a free carwash on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. No identification is required by Mike's, it's strictly on the honor system.
Also, Mike's will be accepting donations to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) via buckets at the carwash.
On Monday, November 14, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Golden Corral will be giving out Veterans Day free meals to any person who has ever served in the U.S. military.
No identification is required to get your free meal.
Stop into a participating Applebee's on Friday, November 11, 2011 to get your Veterans day free meal. You'll be able to choose a meal from ...
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