Thursday, September 22, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Raising Money Through Love
LOVE...that is what it's all about! Now you must asking yourself "What is she talking about"? On September 5th, Bibiandfriends.TV launched it's pledge campaign on Kickstarter.com, a unique website where tens of thousands of amazing people pledge millions of dollars to projects from the worlds of music, film, art, technology, design, food, publishing and other creative fields. This is an all-or-nothing pledge campaign. If my goal of $10,000 is not met in 30 days, then we receive nothing. We are seeking your support in promoting this innovative project.
I have to admit it is very strange asking people for money every day for 30 days, because you don't just ask once, you have to keep going back with your hand out until they give you something. No is not an option. The great thing is that EVERYONE can afford to give something, because my pledges start at $1.00. In this economy, I wanted to give everyone a chance to support The Adventures of Bibi and Friends. It takes a LOT of work to run a campaign like this. There is no magic bullet, but a daily grind of emails and phone calls. One has to be very confident, because for every yes pledge, there must be at least 20 none pledges. You have to let go of ego and fear and just believe. If I didn't believe, I wouldn't be here 12 years later, ready to expand The Adventures of Bibi and Friends
So are you ready to help me by pledging and call and email your friends? Your help is very much appreciated and from the bottom of heart, I send much love to my supporters & fans!
BIBI
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Monday, April 18, 2011
The Newest Adventures Of Bibi & Friends Has Arrived!
(On the Cover: Bibi, Teo the Dog, James Cubby, Elaine Lancaster & Vita
Bibi & Vita are fictional characters)
(In the comic photo..Mayor Mattie Bower, VP of Cultural Tourism at GMCVB George Neary, Pioneer Cindy Brown, Andy Cohen of Bravo, The Diva Elaine Lancaster, The Fabulous Bibi & Commisioner Michael Gongora)
Well we have done it again! Our newest edition to the Bibi family..."Gay South Beach", an insider's guide to gay-friendly establishments in South Beach, brought to you by the people who make the town what is is! The locals have join the book as comic characters of themselves and along with South Beach Ambassador "Bibi", guide you to what we have to offer. So pickup your copy of "The Adventures of Bibi & Friends", where you too can become a part of the adventure!
join our next adventure the Miami/New York edition coming out this summer, please visit
http://www.bibiadventures.com
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Join One of of Two New Bibi Adventures!
Fabulicious! That is how I am describing the 2 new "Adventures of Bibi & Friends" books,
A Celebration of Two Cities" Miami / New York Edition due out June 2011 and our first gay issue "Gay South Beach" hitting the streets in time for Miami Beach Gay Pride Day April 16, 2011!
We are celebrating by presenting a special deal at http://www.bibiadventures.com
Become a Piece of Art or Bibi Sponsor!
Previous Bibi Books!
"A Celebration Of Two Cities" Miami/New York
Gay South Beach Presentation!
We look forward to having you join our adventures and remember
"Where Bibi Goes, The World Follows"
Bibi
A Celebration of Two Cities" Miami / New York Edition due out June 2011 and our first gay issue "Gay South Beach" hitting the streets in time for Miami Beach Gay Pride Day April 16, 2011!
We are celebrating by presenting a special deal at http://www.bibiadventures.com
Become a Piece of Art or Bibi Sponsor!
Previous Bibi Books!
"A Celebration Of Two Cities" Miami/New York
Gay South Beach Presentation!
We look forward to having you join our adventures and remember
"Where Bibi Goes, The World Follows"
Bibi
Pray For Japan!
First I would like to extend my prayers and hope for the people of JAPAN. They are facing multiple devastating events, first an earthquake, then tsunami and now a powerful nuclear event. There are no previous events in our history to make a comparison. For me not 3 Mile Island or Chernobyl will come close to this one. They were only dealing with 1 reactor in each incident, but the Japanese are dealing with 6 at once.
Is this the price we pay for being a glutton society as a whole? This is not just about Japan, but all of us! Maybe change will be forced upon us, whether we like or not...
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Happy New Year!
It seems impossible that I haven't posted since the World Cup in South Africa more then 6 months ago, but alas it's true. 2010 was an unusual year across the board and I'm glad it's over, but I did do some amazing work!
But I'm so excited about this years projects! First up we are finally making a new Bibi Book. This will be our 12th year and the book is about Miami & New York!
The Adventures of Bibi & Friends, a mini-comic book that’s also a guide to Miami, will be publishing Bibi’s adventures in New York & Miami, cross promoting both cities. The beautifully illustrated full-color comic provides extraordinary realism and details of Bibi's adventures with her clients, their businesses and the story location. Follow Bibi as she travels back and forth from New York to Miami and visits some of the hotspots of both cities. Like every edition of The Adventures of Bibi & Friends, the comic book will be filled with illustrations of real locations and people.
Advertisers interested in being a part of this special issue should reserve their space now.
Advertising deadline: February 25, 2011.
Like always, The Adventures of Bibi & Friends will offer scensters, fashionistas, and local celebrities an opportunity to become an animated character and become part of the adventure.
For people who just want to appear in the book as themselves:
(Comic character reservation deadline: February 15, 2011).
For more information or rates contact Brigitte Andrade at 305.222.7834 or visit http://www.bibiadventures.com/advertising.htm
The Other Exciting News
Mobile Mike Comics With Bibi Official Launches This Month! We have been doing some comics since Sept, but will have a bi-weekly comic strip on http://www.mobilemike.com
We are keeping the adventures rolling..are you coming?
Bibi
But I'm so excited about this years projects! First up we are finally making a new Bibi Book. This will be our 12th year and the book is about Miami & New York!
The Adventures of Bibi & Friends, a mini-comic book that’s also a guide to Miami, will be publishing Bibi’s adventures in New York & Miami, cross promoting both cities. The beautifully illustrated full-color comic provides extraordinary realism and details of Bibi's adventures with her clients, their businesses and the story location. Follow Bibi as she travels back and forth from New York to Miami and visits some of the hotspots of both cities. Like every edition of The Adventures of Bibi & Friends, the comic book will be filled with illustrations of real locations and people.
Advertisers interested in being a part of this special issue should reserve their space now.
Advertising deadline: February 25, 2011.
Like always, The Adventures of Bibi & Friends will offer scensters, fashionistas, and local celebrities an opportunity to become an animated character and become part of the adventure.
For people who just want to appear in the book as themselves:
(Comic character reservation deadline: February 15, 2011).
For more information or rates contact Brigitte Andrade at 305.222.7834 or visit http://www.bibiadventures.com/advertising.htm
The Other Exciting News
Mobile Mike Comics With Bibi Official Launches This Month! We have been doing some comics since Sept, but will have a bi-weekly comic strip on http://www.mobilemike.com
We are keeping the adventures rolling..are you coming?
Bibi
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
An Open Letter to The Foreign Media in South Africa
Here is a great open letter to the media in South Africa
http://www.supersport.com/football/blogs/peter-davies/Open_letter_to_our_Foreign_Media_friends
http://www.supersport.com/football/blogs/peter-davies/Open_letter_to_our_Foreign_Media_friends
A View from South Africa: The Brazil vs North Korea Game
Here is our first report from South Africa by our on ground reporter Dianne Russell
Night in Brazil!
The Set Up
I’d been excitedly looking forward to Brazil’s opening night and I was NOT disappointed! Not only was the game fantastic, but the vibe at Casa Little Brazil, which has taken over the Sea Point Civic Centre in Cape Town for the next month, was incredible.
We paid R60 (about $8.00 Canadian) cover charge each, and as soon as we walked through the door, we knew it would not be a waste. Just inside the entrance lay a man-made beach made from authentic Cape Town sand! Beyond the beach was the auditorium, where we found bars, food, a live samba band, a DJ booth and of course, a huge TV screen. More incredible than the ‘things’ we found were the PEOPLE. The place was pumping with crazed Brazilian fans decked out in all variations and combinations of their yellow and green fan gear, and instead of walking from place to place, everyone danced – just as I imagined Brazilians would do! Before the game started, we were treated to three bedazzled and befeathered female dancers (one Brazilian and two South African) shimmying and gyrating around a lone, topless gyrating Brazilian male. Did I say topless? and gyrating? sigh...
The Game
Up to the balcony we climbed, claiming a perfect row of seats with a terrific view of the screen. Vuvuzelas were paaaaarping – yes, BRAZILIANS were happily blowing vuvuzelas to the samba rhythms, shaking their booties as if the vuvuzelas had always been part of their football tradition!
As we were in a Portugese-speaking crowd, the broadcast was also in Portugese, which was a bit challenging for us English speakers. This did, however, make for a very unique experience.
Because I lived in Korea in the late 90s, I can recognize the sounds of Korean words. When the Brazilian broadcaster was speaking, I could make out the names of the North Korean players, even when mixed in with the Portugese. This is what the game sounded like to me:
“blah blah blah blah vuvuzela blah blah Ji Yun Nam blah blah blah Kaka blah blah blah vuvuzela blah blah blah Kaka blah blah Kaka blah Kim Yong Jun blah blah Hong Yong Jo blah vuvuzela blah blah Kaka blah...etc.”
BTW, Kak means ‘poop’ in South Africa...sorry all you Kaka fans, but it’s true!
Anyhow, as everyone knows, North Korea played incredibly and put Brazil to the test. North Korea worked so bloody hard that when they finally scored a goal, all the Brazilians stood up and cheered for them!!! How classy is that?!?! It gave me yet another reason to want to go back for the next game (as if the food, booze, samba and hot ‘topless and gyrating’ Brazilian guy weren’t reason enough!).
After the game, the dancing broke out once again, and the sounds of samba continued well into the Cape Town night. Viva Brazil!
http://dirussell.com/
Night in Brazil!
The Set UpI’d been excitedly looking forward to Brazil’s opening night and I was NOT disappointed! Not only was the game fantastic, but the vibe at Casa Little Brazil, which has taken over the Sea Point Civic Centre in Cape Town for the next month, was incredible.
We paid R60 (about $8.00 Canadian) cover charge each, and as soon as we walked through the door, we knew it would not be a waste. Just inside the entrance lay a man-made beach made from authentic Cape Town sand! Beyond the beach was the auditorium, where we found bars, food, a live samba band, a DJ booth and of course, a huge TV screen. More incredible than the ‘things’ we found were the PEOPLE. The place was pumping with crazed Brazilian fans decked out in all variations and combinations of their yellow and green fan gear, and instead of walking from place to place, everyone danced – just as I imagined Brazilians would do! Before the game started, we were treated to three bedazzled and befeathered female dancers (one Brazilian and two South African) shimmying and gyrating around a lone, topless gyrating Brazilian male. Did I say topless? and gyrating? sigh...
The Game
Up to the balcony we climbed, claiming a perfect row of seats with a terrific view of the screen. Vuvuzelas were paaaaarping – yes, BRAZILIANS were happily blowing vuvuzelas to the samba rhythms, shaking their booties as if the vuvuzelas had always been part of their football tradition!
As we were in a Portugese-speaking crowd, the broadcast was also in Portugese, which was a bit challenging for us English speakers. This did, however, make for a very unique experience.
Because I lived in Korea in the late 90s, I can recognize the sounds of Korean words. When the Brazilian broadcaster was speaking, I could make out the names of the North Korean players, even when mixed in with the Portugese. This is what the game sounded like to me:
“blah blah blah blah vuvuzela blah blah Ji Yun Nam blah blah blah Kaka blah blah blah vuvuzela blah blah blah Kaka blah blah Kaka blah Kim Yong Jun blah blah Hong Yong Jo blah vuvuzela blah blah Kaka blah...etc.”
BTW, Kak means ‘poop’ in South Africa...sorry all you Kaka fans, but it’s true!
Anyhow, as everyone knows, North Korea played incredibly and put Brazil to the test. North Korea worked so bloody hard that when they finally scored a goal, all the Brazilians stood up and cheered for them!!! How classy is that?!?! It gave me yet another reason to want to go back for the next game (as if the food, booze, samba and hot ‘topless and gyrating’ Brazilian guy weren’t reason enough!).
After the game, the dancing broke out once again, and the sounds of samba continued well into the Cape Town night. Viva Brazil!
http://dirussell.com/
TODAY IS YOUTH DAY IN SOUTH AFRICA
June 16, 1976 blacks student had a walkout at school and marched toward a rally at Orlando Stadium. The rest of the story is history. Accounts vary as to the numbers of deaths (ranging from 200-600), but there were an estimated 1000 injuries on top of that.
I remember seeing that photo on the front page of the New York Times, a few days later and it shook me to my core. I said to myself "WTF...they kill their own children?" The world outrage was immediate.
But that school uprising was the beginning of the end of apartheid and I was so happy for South Africa to see it go. I cried tears of joy when Mandela was elected president and now we all celebrate the growth of a nation with the 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP!
PS: The boy who died in that photo is Hector Pieterson and there is a wonderful memorial in Soweto for him including the very photo of the above image!
Chile Won Over Spain?
Wow! Sometimes the hype is too much and hard too live up to. It was a great goal!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
ITALY JUST GOT SAVED WITH 1-1 TIE OF SLOVENIA VS NEW ZEALAND
Lucky, Lucky, Lucky New Zealand! They scored a late goal (last 30 seconds in additional stoppage time) that tied the game with Slovenia, leaving all 4 teams in that group with 1 point each. Great news for Italy!
Portugal and The Ivory Coast are now playing (1st half so far no goal).
We wait for the Brazil vs North Korea match this afternoon. Our on the ground blogger, Dianne Russell will bring us photos & news from Casa Little Brazil in Cape Town South African! According to Dianne and I quote "the pavillion has an indoor beach, bars, food, dancing, live music, and best of all, a live broadcast of Brazil's first game (against North Korea) on a huge screen! With over 5,300 Brazilians visiting Cape Town, this will be the best party in the city". That should be colorful and we look forward to seeing a photo journey of this experience!
Portugal and The Ivory Coast are now playing (1st half so far no goal).
We wait for the Brazil vs North Korea match this afternoon. Our on the ground blogger, Dianne Russell will bring us photos & news from Casa Little Brazil in Cape Town South African! According to Dianne and I quote "the pavillion has an indoor beach, bars, food, dancing, live music, and best of all, a live broadcast of Brazil's first game (against North Korea) on a huge screen! With over 5,300 Brazilians visiting Cape Town, this will be the best party in the city". That should be colorful and we look forward to seeing a photo journey of this experience!
GHANA, GERMANY & NETHERLANDS ALL TAKE 3 POINTS IN THEIR GROUP
Congrats to Ghana, Germany and the Netherlands for winning their games and taking 3 points each in their groups. A special shout out to GHANA the first African country to score in the World Cup.
Now I want to have a discussion about the brewing "NoiseGate" dilemma!
I've been discussing this since Saturday with a lively debate on Facebook, but after hearing many points of view, I'm siding with the South Africans...blow away!
Now I want to have a discussion about the brewing "NoiseGate" dilemma!
I've been discussing this since Saturday with a lively debate on Facebook, but after hearing many points of view, I'm siding with the South Africans...blow away!
Here is a view from the South African point of view
http://fredhatman.co.za/?p=3308
Sorry For the late post!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
ARGENTINA WINS OVER NIGERIA
Coach Diego Maradone
GOING DEAF IN SOUTH AFRICA:THE VUVUZELA NOISE
The first time I heard that noise on the TV, I thought "What the hell is that noise"? I actually thought for second it was millions of bees, but it turns out to be "The Vuvuzela Horn". After this world cup, the ear doctor is going to have a field day, making lots of money from people who have hearing loss...lol!
The photo below is provided by Dianne Russell, who happens to live right next to one of the stadiums...LOVE THIS PHOTO! Those headphones are SOLD OUT!
If you would like to follow her blog
http://www.dirussell.com
The photo below is provided by Dianne Russell, who happens to live right next to one of the stadiums...LOVE THIS PHOTO! Those headphones are SOLD OUT!
If you would like to follow her blog
http://www.dirussell.com
KOREA WINS OVER GREECE
Korea won 2-0 over Greece in their first match, which puts them in first place so far in their group with 3 points. Argentina and Nigeria are about to play, would should be a good game (everyone is talking about Diego Maradone, one of the former great players and now head coach of Argentina team) but the match of the day is USA vs ENGLAND at 1:30PM
For more fun, check out the FIFA Widget below!
For more fun, check out the FIFA Widget below!
GAME 2 FRANCE VS URUGUAY
I personally found this game to be a little boring. The final score was 0-0, so each team gets 1 point. All 4 teams in group A are tied with 1 point each. SCORING RECAP: Each winner of match gets 3 points, and if they tie or are scoreless, they get 1 point each.
Friday, June 11, 2010
SOUTH AFRICA & MEXICO TIE 1-1 IN OPENING GAME...BUT
What a game! South Africa had chance to win it in the closing minutes, but the ball hit the post of the goal and the player was alone with the shot. Um, Um, Um! Missed opportunity to be a hero in South Africa, but the game opened with a damper to it. Mr. Nelson Mandela's great-granddaughter died in a 1 vehicle car crash, after leaving the stadium for the kickoff opening concert. Whomever was driving her, might have been drunk and if that is the case, this story is even more tragic. To read more about it, click on the link http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/12/world/africa/12mandela.html?src=me
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Photos From World Cup Kickoff Concert
South Africa is definitely in party mood and it showed in that fabulous kick off concert that just finished in Soweto. The BlackEye Peas, Shakira, Alicia Keys, John Legend, just to name a few!
THE BUD HOUSE: 32 FANS 1 GOAL
Okay this looks like fun! Budweiser is an official sponsor of the 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP. They have an online reality show called The Bud House (3 of the bartenders were cast by my good friend Tony Miros of Cornwell Casting in LA). This is how it works:
(information below from the Bud House site)
http://www.youtube.com/budunited
(information below from the Bud House site)
http://www.youtube.com/budunited
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