Thursday, October 25, 2012

Interview with Mitzi Szereto + Giveaway! | Book Lovers Inc.

If you think that Game of Thrones on HBO just isn?t sexy enough, Mitzi Szereto has a collection for you! Thrones of Desire: ?Erotic Tales of Swords, Mist and Fire is a collection that was definitely inspired by the series, but may owe a little to all those suggestive fantasy covers of yesteryear. Except in these stories, the things those covers suggest really happen, and a whole lot more.

Mitzi?s here to tell us about the collection, her own writing (including the mysterious adventures of a teddy bear!) and host a giveaway!

Marlene: Hi Mitzi, welcome to Book Lovers Inc! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Mitzi: I guess I?m a bit of a Renaissance woman. First off, I?m an author and anthology editor of multi-genre fiction and non-fiction. I have my own blog ?Errant Ramblings: Mitzi Szereto?s Weblog? (http://mitziszereto.com/blog), which covers pretty much whatever I feel like covering, and I?m the creator and presenter of the Web TV channel ?Mitzi TV? (http://mitziszereto.com/tv), which is a series of videos on ?quirky? London. I?ve also lectured in creative writing at several British universities and am known for having pioneered erotic writing workshops in the UK and mainland Europe.

Marlene:?Describe a typical day of writing? Are you a planner or pantser?

Mitzi: A typical day of writing doesn?t always involve that much writing! Seriously though, it seems impossible to actually do one thing and one thing only. There?s always a ton of other stuff coming in that needs dealing with. Oh, the joys of email! I?d probably have to say I?m more of a pantser than a planner. I tend to write and let things happen, though I might have a general idea of a plot floating around in my head. But no, you won?t find me mapping out any books or working with outlines. I don?t do the outline thing!

Marlene:?And how is it different for you as an author to edit an anthology versus writing a story of your own?

Mitzi: It is still creating a book from conception through to birth. Although I don?t write all the stories, I always contribute an original story to all my anthologies, write the introductions (which can actually be harder than writing a story), and seek out a suitable person to write the foreword. There is a great deal of work and responsibility that goes with an anthology. It?s not a matter of sitting on your backside and watching as the stories roll in, picking out a few, then shipping the whole lot off to the publisher to deal with. I work with each individual writer, helping them make their stories the best they can be. Some stories need a light touch, some a heavier touch and some just hit the mark straight off. There is an incredible amount of detail work involved in doing an anthology, including administrative. You have to be really good at multi-tasking!

Marlene:?Speaking of which, what was the inspiration behind getting this collection together?

Mitzi: It was probably a logical progression from my erotic fairy tales book In Sleeping Beauty?s Bed, which was also in the fantasy realm. There?s a huge interest in fantasy fiction these days, thanks to the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings films putting it out there for a much wider audience. Add to this the success of the HBO TV series Game of Thrones, which is based on the bestselling epic fantasy novels by George R.R. Martin and you now have a genre that shows no signs of slowing down. It?s inevitable it would influence authors and anthology editors such as myself to get more involved in the genre.

Marlene:?And what?s the process for putting together a collection like this? Do you have a favorite story in the collection?

Mitzi: As the mother hen, it would be highly improper of me to pick a favorite story. The stories are all different (as are their authors) and each has something special to offer. Regarding the process, I cast as wide a net as possible in order to attract writers from all areas of literature in order to find stories that are unique and which have the right fit. It?s not an easy task, nor is editing other people?s work. It?s a delicate balancing act to work with another writer?s material and get he or she to see how it can be made better?and to do so without compromising the work and changing it into something that is no longer theirs.

Marlene:?Most of your writing has been in the erotic romance genre, but then there?s Thelonious T. Bear. How do those two things relate? Or do they?

Mitzi: They relate in that I?ve worked in many genres and often blend them together into something new. I?m not sure it?s really accurate to say that most of my work has been in the erotic romance genre. In fact, I?ve never considered that to be my main area, but rather an area some of my work touches upon. As I said, I like to mix and blend genres and do something different each time, therefore one book is not the same as another. Normal for Norfolk (The Thelonious T. Bear Chronicles) is a quirky crime novel/cozy mystery that contains elements of magic realism just as it does humor, so that title draws on areas I?ve already worked in, just as Thrones of Desire draws on my work in the fantasy genre, i.e. my erotic fairy tales short story collection In Sleeping Beauty?s Bed.

Marlene:?What do you think is the difference between a reader and a real Book Lover?

Mitzi: It?s probably safe to say that a reader reads to pass the time and a book lover prefers reading above everything else, savoring the experience from the selection of the book through to finishing the last page.

Marlene:?Can you tell readers what they can expect of Thrones of Desire?

Mitzi: Thrones of Desire is an intelligent collection of stories featuring high quality prose, plenty of erotic steam, and fantastical thrills that will transport readers to other worlds. What more could anyone want?

Marlene:?What projects do you have planned for the future?

Mitzi: I?m writing another novel as we speak, which is harkening back a bit to my Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts, though in this instance, it will not be a sex parody as was P&P, but rather a sequel to a classic work of literature that contains elements of the Gothic and the erotic. There?s also another Thelonious T. Bear book in the works with my famous co-author Teddy Tedaloo. In addition, I?ve got a new anthology in the works and I?m collaborating on another novel with a writer friend of mine. I guess you can say that I?m pretty busy. Oh, and did I mention that I?ll be appearing at the upcoming Miami International Book Fair in November? Everyone?s been asking when I?ll start doing more public appearances in America, so now I am.

Marlene:?Now can you tell us 3 reasons why people should read your books?

Mitzi: They?re not the same old same old. They offer the unexpected. And, particularly in the case of my erotic-oriented titles, they don?t dumb down to readers.

Marlene:?What book do you recommend everyone should read and why did you pick that particular book?

Mitzi: There are many great books out there, but it?s down to what each person enjoys or is in the mood for. I?d probably go with Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. It?s an exceptional novel?the plot, the writing, the everything.

Marlene:?Morning person or night owl?

Mitzi: Night owl, definitely.

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Mitzi Szereto is an author and anthology editor of multi-genre fiction and non-fiction, has her own blog ?Errant Ramblings: Mitzi Szereto?s Weblog??and is creator/presenter of the Web TV channel ?Mitzi TV?, which covers the ?quirky? side of London.

Places to find Mitzi: website | blog | twitter | facebook | Goodreads | Google+

Thrones of Desire edited by Mitzi Szereto
published by Cleis Press

Thrones of Desire?is a place where lust and legend abound, and adventure, passion and danger entwine. Think mystical lands and creatures, kings and queens, knights and renegades, heroes and villains, warlords, maidens and princesses. Think battles and danger, honor and dishonor, good and evil. Most of all, think hearts filled with passion and secret desire. This is a place where romantic chivalry is alive and well, but so too is romantic wickedness. This is a place where the good do not always win, and the bad are often more captivating and desirable than their altruistic counterparts. In these lush and timeless landscapes, the battle for flesh can be as important as the battle for power. Intrigue, sorcery, revenge, lawlessness, dark secrets and mysterious elixirs; entanglements with supernatural beings ? everything is possible in these magical mythical landscapes. Inspired by?Game of Thrones?these imaginative steamy tales transport the reader to fantastical realms.

Find it at:Amazon | B&N | Kobo | Book Depository US | Book Depository (UK)?| Goodreads

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Cleis Press has generously offered a print copy of ?Thrones of Desire?to one lucky commenter!?

All you have to do is answer Mitzi?s question: If you were a damsel in distress, who would you rather be rescued by and why: a dashing prince, a half-man/half-dragon, or a wicked?sorcerer?
(You can read our full giveaway policy here)

Please be sure to include a valid email address in the comment form?
(need not be in the actual body of the comment).

This giveaway is open to all, including International entries!

Giveaway ends on Saturday, November 3, 2012; and we will announce the winner on Sunday.

Good luck!

About Marlene

Marlene is a librarian, ebook advocate, science fiction fan, and RPG fan who lives in the Atlanta suburbs. She and her husband are owned by four cats, just ask them. She's a geek and a nerd and proud of it. She's also an avid reader of everything, including the back of the cereal box, and has been blogging since April 2011 at Reading Reality and is a reviewer at Library Journal as well as active on Goodreads. She is also the publisher of Ebook Review Central.

Source: http://www.bookloversinc.com/2012/10/24/interview-with-mitzi-szereto-giveaway/

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Restaurant Marketing, Direct response v's Institutional | Restaurant ...

What style of restaurant marketing you ought to utilize for your restaurant or cafe?
What style of marketing (Institutional vs. direct response) is the best for a venue that is trying to:

1. Establish it?s image?
2. Get more customers to dine?

No points for speculating the exact answer. Brand marketing won?t necessarily be a magnet for inquiries from prospective restaurant customers in the second case; while direct response marketing could not work in the first. Thus the correct preference for the first is institutional marketing and that for the second is direct marketing.
The main issue with direct response marketing is that because of some bad practices adopted by some companies in the previous years it has acquired a bad name for itself, although during the recent two decades direct restaurant marketing has come to make up for about 54 per cent of total advertising outlays. As well, more than 270 of the Fortune 500 firms are at the present members of The Direct Marketing Association.

Direct Response Restaurant Marketing vs. Institutional Marketing
Direct response marketing makes the consumer to make a response. It requires for an action. It advises the reader to do something, why to do it, how to do it, and when to do it.
In this specific instance, a standard restaurant marketing direct response campaign is driven by? one purpose:

Either to make the customer to buy something ie. get them to turn up to your restaurant or cafe, ask for extra information like a restaurant information pack, or complete some other action. But a call to action is continually implied and is an important part of this sort of a campaign.

Typically, the main parts of a direct response ad for your restaurant or caf? are:

1. A headline that seeks to catch the potential restaurant patron?s attention.
2. A copy that looks to build quick rapport with the potential customer.
3. A listing of benefits in your advertisement; and finally,
4. A call for the reader to do something like to go to your website.

Fascinatingly, notwithstanding its stained name, direct response ads are the only restaurant marketing campaigns that are track able and this is imperative to your restaurant marketing plan.
Institutional (Brand) marketing in comparison ensures no call to action; it does not inform the consumer?s what to do, how or why to do it. Generally known as ?image? advertising, its goal is just to reinstate the great image of the company. The company already has a high recall positioning in the minds of its potential customers. Brand marketing simply re-establishes that positioning.
By this reason, since image restaurant marketing/advertising, involves less amount of persuasion and effort (don?t forget, it?s already a big brand), the media delivery for this style of branding is often TV and outdoor billboards; whereas for direct response marketing, direct mail and print ads are more fitting.

The dilemma with image marketing nevertheless is that it has no accountability. This is because; its aim is frequently to be catchy, or clever, for the purpose of entertaining the potential customer, and not to get them to take a precise action eg. To be a guest in your restaurant or cafe. So it?s outcome or effectiveness cannot be reliably measured in fixed terms.

However, big businesses quite often go for institutional advertising, or what is also known as ?big brand advertising? while the smaller businesses are only able to pay for direct response restaurant marketing not just because its more cost efficient but also as it serves their aim better. They have to first develop their business brand and then replace it in the minds of their potential customers.
For further information on how to boost your restaurant income click on the following restaurant marketing link: restaurant marketing

Source: http://restaurantmanagementcenter.com/restaurant-management-blog/2012/10/24/restaurant-marketing-direct-response-vs-institutional/

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Yahoo Faces Mayer Dilemma: Stay A Media ... - The Next Web

A drastic turn in Yahoo?s future could be announced tomorrow as the search engine company releases its first quarterly earnings report since it brought on Marissa Mayer as CEO. The former executive at Google has made some moves during her short tenure as the leader, but Reuters is reporting that the next announcement on the revival of the struggling search engine will be on Monday when it reports its quarterly results.

For years, the company has become enamored with content creation, signing deals with ABC News,?CNBC, and DailyMotion?to share content, among others. But with the hiring of Mayer, the company is changing things up in order to restore the company to its former glory. And that means that it?s faced with its most complex decision in recent history: does it abandon media-sharing and content creation in favor of building out a more social product?

Yahoo needs to find something that will bring people back to its network of sites and engage with the content more. Reuter?s says that?Yahoo has been criticized for allowing these sites to ?stagnate? ? there?s not much appeal to them and nothing will drive people back to it. Its CEO wants to make it more interactive, adaptable, and useful on the myriad of devices out there, including tablets and mobile devices.

To that end, is abandoning its content sharing partnerships entirely the smart move for Yahoo? In its 2011 annual report, Yahoo recognized that their stiffest competition is going to come from Facebook, Microsoft, AOL, and, naturally, Google, all of whom offer a variety of Internet products that rival the search engine. Not only that, but advertising networks are helping to make it difficult for the company to compete for a share of advertiser dollars.

With Mayer?s product-oriented background, Yahoo could find itself going after Facebook and Google to reclaim its honor. The company has acquired a lot of companies over the past 18 years, but has yet to fully integrate them into the fold. This new direction presents a 180-degree shift in direction set forth by Mayer?s predecessors and, as Reuters notes, could pose some risks, specifically abandoning media partnerships that have given the company incredible traffic, something championed by former CEO Ross Levinsohn.

Earlier this year, there was an inkling about Mayer potentially taking the payment from the company?s sale of its Alibaba stake?and using it to go after acquisitions of smaller companies, something that Google has been doing over the years. That plan never happened and the money went back to investors. Nevertheless, the opportunity for Yahoo to move and start acquiring small startups to build out its Yahoo social network is ripe for the taking.

Just making improvements to Flickr to compete with the capability of Facebook and Picasa could be a great start to shift the company to a more social business. Other Yahoo-owned companies that could be folded into a potential social play include IntoNow, Dapper, Upcoming.org, and many others. And with Yahoo suing Facebook alleging patent infringement (and who ultimately settled), this could be?the company firing its opening salvo across the bow of Facebook letting it know it?s here to compete.

But with more advertising and media startups that it acquired over the years such as BlueLithium, Interclick, Associated Content, and others, it?s going to be interesting to see how Yahoo can move past its traditional monetization strategy of being all about content, not to mention search and email.

We?ll find out more tomorrow as the company releases its quarterly earnings.

Image credit:?Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Source: http://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/10/22/yahoo-stays-social-or-stays-a-media-company/

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Why Small Businesses Hate Google+ Local [Comicgraphic]

Lengths small businesses go to for Google reviewsThe latest Google and Your Business Forum Wrap-up and the Skype roar of frustration about missing Google reviews earlier this week brought to mind this fab comicgraphic from Nifty Marketing.

Business owners who have jumped through the hurdles and hoops trying to get reviews only to have them disappear will know just how close to the truth this comicgraphic is!

?Here?s the Google+ Local Review Comicgraphic, shamelessly borrowed from the Nifty Marketing blog.? Why Small Businesses Hate Google+ Local

  • Don?t try to game the system by buying reviews
  • Don?t use a review service to enter reviews from surveys and review cards
  • Don?t use on-site review stations
  • Don?t encourage people to create a Google Plus account just to leave you a review
  • Space out reviews.? Reviews in waves can trigger the spam filter
  • Encourage Google+ Local reviews through a mobile device
  • If your customer doesn?t have a Google Plus account, ask for reviews other third-party sites such as Freeindex, Qype, Yelp and others

Does the comicgraphic reflect your experiences with Google+ Local reviews?? I?d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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Source: http://www.mylocalbusinessonline.co.uk/small-businesses-hate-google-local-comicgraphic/

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Sunday, October 21, 2012

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Nation's pediatricians to enjoy view of current issues through the eyes of award-winning cartoonist

Nation's pediatricians to enjoy view of current issues through the eyes of award-winning cartoonist [ Back to EurekAlert! ] Public release date: 20-Oct-2012
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Contact: Susan Stevens Martin
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847-434-7131
American Academy of Pediatrics

NEW ORLEANS -- Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Walt Handelsman will deliver the keynote address Saturday, Oct. 20, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exposition in New Orleans.

Handelsman is a two-time Pulitzer winner and nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist for Newsday. His talk promises to be a spirited take on politics, social media and pop culture through drawings and animation. Readers of Newsday, Newsweek, Time, USA Today and many other media outlets will recognize his distinctive artistic style and well-known signature. In addition to sketch cartoons, Handelsman has been crafting animated cartoons for the Web since 2006.

"I'm excited about my presentation to the AAP in New Orleans," he said. "Through my editorial cartoons and animations, we'll take a lively look at politics and social issues, including child nutrition, education and parenting."

Topics of his cartoons have run the gamut. Recently he has touched on politics, health care, media, technology and other issues on the minds of American readers.

Handelsman worked in New Orleans for The Times-Picayune from 1989 to 2001, before joining the Newsday staff in 2001. "I'm going to bring a handful of my cartoons from when I worked in New Orleans and give a little spice of the hometown I have a deep, deep, deep love for New Orleans," he said.

In addition to winning the Pulitzers in 2007 and 1997, he has won every major journalism award for editorial cartooning excellence, including the 2007 Online News Association Best commentary Award, the 2003 Scripps Howard National Journalism award, the 1996 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, the 1993 and 1989 National Headliner Award and the 1992 Society of Professional Journalists Award.

Handelsman promises an informative and enlightening talk for pediatricians attending the AAP conference. "It's a fast-paced presentation and unique in the sense that most people don't have a chance to interact or have a presentation from a cartoonist or animator. If laughter is the best medicine-- this is a prescription for fun."

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The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. For more information, visit www.aap.org.


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Nation's pediatricians to enjoy view of current issues through the eyes of award-winning cartoonist [ Back to EurekAlert! ] Public release date: 20-Oct-2012
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Contact: Susan Stevens Martin
ssmartin@aap.org
847-434-7131
American Academy of Pediatrics

NEW ORLEANS -- Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Walt Handelsman will deliver the keynote address Saturday, Oct. 20, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exposition in New Orleans.

Handelsman is a two-time Pulitzer winner and nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist for Newsday. His talk promises to be a spirited take on politics, social media and pop culture through drawings and animation. Readers of Newsday, Newsweek, Time, USA Today and many other media outlets will recognize his distinctive artistic style and well-known signature. In addition to sketch cartoons, Handelsman has been crafting animated cartoons for the Web since 2006.

"I'm excited about my presentation to the AAP in New Orleans," he said. "Through my editorial cartoons and animations, we'll take a lively look at politics and social issues, including child nutrition, education and parenting."

Topics of his cartoons have run the gamut. Recently he has touched on politics, health care, media, technology and other issues on the minds of American readers.

Handelsman worked in New Orleans for The Times-Picayune from 1989 to 2001, before joining the Newsday staff in 2001. "I'm going to bring a handful of my cartoons from when I worked in New Orleans and give a little spice of the hometown I have a deep, deep, deep love for New Orleans," he said.

In addition to winning the Pulitzers in 2007 and 1997, he has won every major journalism award for editorial cartooning excellence, including the 2007 Online News Association Best commentary Award, the 2003 Scripps Howard National Journalism award, the 1996 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, the 1993 and 1989 National Headliner Award and the 1992 Society of Professional Journalists Award.

Handelsman promises an informative and enlightening talk for pediatricians attending the AAP conference. "It's a fast-paced presentation and unique in the sense that most people don't have a chance to interact or have a presentation from a cartoonist or animator. If laughter is the best medicine-- this is a prescription for fun."

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The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. For more information, visit www.aap.org.


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Daniel Radcliffe Single & Ready To Mingle

Daniel Radcliffe Single & Ready To Mingle

Daniel Radcliffe has split from his girlfriend, after rumors of him cheating on her have surfaced. The actor has been dating Rosie Coker for about [...]

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Saturday, October 20, 2012

ECU Health Beat ? When should you see a physical therapist?

Physical therapists are, in basic terms, experts in function and movement of the human body.

While an acute injury, such as a fracture, ACL injury, or dislocation may first require a visit to a physician, chronic conditions such as painful movements of the arm or leg that affect your everyday function, can usually be resolved by a PT who can help identify the problem and develop a treatment plan.? For example, physical therapy is a great way to address chronic ailments such as low back pain, neck pain and/or headaches, ankle sprains, knee pain, arthritis, tennis elbow, or shoulder tendonitis.

Sometimes, a particular problem requires a PT who is a specialist. ?PTs are also trained in specialties that include neurological disorders, wound care, geriatrics, pediatrics and women?s health to name a few.??

The ECU Department of Physical Therapy offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.? The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Vision 2020 statement indicates that by the year 2020, physical therapists will be DPTs and will be autonomous practitioners. This means that the licensed physical therapist will assume greater responsibility for the treatment of the client, within their scope of practice, and will accept greater accountability for their actions as well.

How do you choose the right physical therapist for your care? APTA offers some guidelines.

  • You have the freedom to choose your own physical therapist. Currently, 46 states, including NC, allow people to go directly to a physical therapist without a physician?s referral. Keep in mind, however, that your insurance may require a visit to the primary care physician first or may limit your access to preferred providers only.
  • Always insist that your physical therapy be provided by a licensed physical therapist, or a physical therapy assistant who is supervised by a licensed PT.
  • Ask the physical therapist?s clinic if it participates with your insurance company and if the clinic will submit claims on your behalf.
  • Your first visit should include an evaluation by the physical therapist to identify current and potential problems. Based on the results of the examination, and considering your specific goals, your PT should design a plan of care detailing what they think is wrong, how they plan to address it, and about how long it should take to see improvement.
  • Your treatment information should be shared with any other healthcare provider or physician as medically necessary for your treatment.
  • You should feel comfortable asking your physical therapist any questions regarding your course of care.

The ECU Department of Physical Therapy operates a PT Clinic that evaluates and treats back and neck pain, tendonitis, sprains and strains, sport-specific and running injuries, herniated discs, arthritis, and provides post-operative rehabilitation for adults and children.

October is National Physical Therapy Month!? To learn more about how PTs can help you get moving again, go to Move Forward-Physical Therapy Brings Motion to Life.??And to learn more about what?s happening in the ECU Department of Physical Therapy:? http://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/pt/newsevents.cfm.

Dr. Walter Jenkins, Professor and Chair
ECU Department of Physical Therapy

Source: http://blog.ecu.edu/sites/healthbeat/when-should-you-see-a-physical-therapist/

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Palestinian push for U.N. upgrade likely to succeed: Jeremic

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The push by the Palestinians for upgraded status at the United Nations is likely to succeed, the president of the U.N. General Assembly said on Friday, while warning the United States against cutting U.N. funding over the issue.

In his first major interview since winning a divisive campaign for the largely ceremonial U.N. post in June, former Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic also said he was seeking to improve coordination between the world body and the Group of 20 bloc of key developed and developing nations.

Having failed last year to secure full U.N. membership due to U.S. opposition, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said last month he would ask the 193-nation General Assembly to approve a less-ambitious promotion of the Palestinian Authority's observer status to "non-member state," like the Vatican. It is currently considered an "entity.

Jeremic said Abbas is consulting with U.N. member states and is expected to call for a meeting on the Palestinian issue as early as next month, after the November 6 U.S. presidential election.

"Most people expect that it is going to be the second half of November," the 37-year-old former Serbian foreign minister told Reuters.

"If they decide to go for it after these consultations, which is what President Abbas announced in his speech in September, most people expect that this is going to pass," Jeremic added.

The United States and Israel have warned the Palestinians against seeking a status upgrade, saying it would be a setback for the peace process and suggesting that it could have financial implications for the Palestinian Authority.

Some U.N diplomats say that the Palestinians have not made a final decision to go for the upgrade and are under intense pressure from Washington and European nations to call it off.\

U.N. diplomats and officials say they are also worried about a possible reduction of U.N. funding from the United States, which supplies 22 percent of the regular U.N. budget.

Jeremic said he does not want to lecture the United States, but voiced concern about a possible American suspension of U.N. funding due to the Palestinian issue. Such a suspension, he said, would have "dire financial implications" for the United Nations.

"I don't think this would be in the interests of the United States to cut the financial aid, but I am not in a position to say to the United States what is it they should do," he said. "They know what is best for them, and that's what they are going to do."

NEXT U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL?

The U.S. Congress froze some $200 million in financial aid to the Palestinians after they took their statehood campaign to the United Nations last year. Western officials say further aid reductions by the United States are likely, along with a possible freezing of U.N. funding.

The United States cut funding to the U.N. education and science agency, UNESCO, last year after it admitted the Palestinians as a full member.

A 1990s U.S. law prohibits American funding to U.N. organizations that grant full membership to any group that does not have "internationally recognized attributes" of statehood.

The Palestinians are not seeking U.N. membership. But an upgrade of their observer status could nevertheless be uncomfortable for Israel.

Being registered as a state rather than an entity would mean the Palestinians could join bodies such as the International Criminal Court and file complaints against Israel for its continued occupation.

The Palestinians need a simple majority in the General Assembly for the status upgrade, and predict that between 150 and 170 nations out of the 193 U.N. member states will vote in favor.

Handling the Palestinian debate will likely be the first major U.N. test for Jeremic, the youngest General Assembly president in the history of the United Nations. But he also intends to dedicate much of his time to finding a way to improve cooperation between the G20 and the United Nations.

Jeremic said this could make the assembly more relevant and give some legitimacy to the G20, an informal group that smaller countries often criticize for its lack of transparency.

He said his plan was to "create a consultation mechanism between the G20 and the rest of the world." Jeremic will discuss it with Russia, which chairs the G20 next year, and plans to hold a high-level meeting on U.N.-G20 cooperation in early 2013.

Previous attempts to boost ties between the G20 and United Nations have failed. Jeremic's predecessor in 2008-2009, Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann of Nicaragua, made an attempt to do the same but made little headway. D'Escoto, a left-wing former foreign minister, was a fierce critic of the United States, Israel and the G20, and envoys said that alienated some delegations.

Jeremic made clear he would take a different approach and would be seeking consensus. "This must not be an antagonistic exercise," he said. "This is not about bashing."

A number of U.N. diplomats have mentioned Jeremic as a potential candidate to succeed Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon when his term ends in December 2016. The next U.N. chief is expected to come from Eastern Europe in keeping with a tradition of rotation among the six regional groups of the United Nations.

Jeremic, who became a familiar face in New York at regular U.N. meetings on Serbia's former province of Kosovo, declined to comment on his future plans apart from returning to Serbia, where he remains a member of parliament. But he did not rule out the idea of running for the top U.N. post.

(Additional reporting by Michelle Nichols; Editing by Will Dunham)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/palestinian-push-u-n-upgrade-likely-succeed-jeremic-222657841.html

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'The Boss' Rallies for the President

Springsteen Hopes To Return Obama to 'Glory Days' category: Barack Obama

Long time rocker Bruce Springsteen joined former president Bill Clinton at rally to back President Obama in Ohio, telling supporters America needs a leader "who has a vision that includes all our citizens, not just some."

"The forces of our opposition have been tireless," Springsteen said, before thanking Obama for health care reform, "a more regulated Wall Street," and the fact that "GM is still making cars."

"Without them, what would I write about?" he asked with a smile. "I'd have no job."

Springsteen, who endorsed the president and touted the importance of this election, also played some crowd pleasers at the rally to rev up the audience. The Boss played six songs including a cover of Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land," "We Take Care of Our Own," from his new album and "No Surrender," which he dedicated to the president. Springsteen closed out the rally with the fan favorite "Thunder Road."

A few days earlier, the rocker released a written endorsement of the president on his website.

"Right now, there is a choice going on in America, and I'm happy that we live in a country where we all participate in that process," the "Born in the U.S.A." singer writes. "For me, President Obama is our best choice because he has a vision of the United States as a place where we are all in this together."

Lindsay Lohan Becomes Political Turncoat category: Mitt Romney

Actress Lindsay Lohan has voiced her support for GOP Presidential Candidate, Mitt Romney. "I think unemployment is very important for now, so as of now I think (my vote) is Mitt Romney." Lohan made the comment Oct. 11 reports FOX411's Pop Tarts, at the Mr. Pink Ginseng Drink Launch Party Los Angeles.

Lohan who called President Obama's presidential victory "amazing" four years ago , admitted that she was unable to watch the Vice Presidential Debate but didn't specify a reason, suggesting mysterious undertones for switching her political allegiance and supporting the Republican ticket.

"It's a long story, but you're going to have to wait for that." Lohan remarked.

The troubled actress' political activism has spiked in recent weeks. Just last month Lohan tweeted the president, suggesting that he "cut taxes for those who need it: middle-class families, small businesses" as well as "those that are listed on Forbes as 'millionaires'."

"Girls" Star Endorses Obama category: Barack Obama

Lena Dunham, the creator, writer and star of the HBO series "Girls," endorsed Barack Obama's reelection bid via Twitter.

The tweet read, "I'm voting because I want to party at my sister's future wedding #ForAll" and was accompanied by a photo of Dunham with the words "marriage equality" written across her hand. The star's announcement grabbed the attention of the Obama campaign and was featured on its official tumblr page.

Dunham's sister Grace acted alongside her in the film "Tiny Furniture," which was also written and directed by the "Girls" star.

'Clueless' Star Gives Romney Red Hot Endorsement category: Mitt Romney

Stacey Dash -- who rose to prominence by playing Alicia Silverstone's character's best friend in the movie "Clueless" -- endorsed Mitt Romney Oct. 7 on Twitter, sharing a picture of herself in a red bathing suit in front of an American flag backdrop.

"Vote for Romney. The only choice for your future," Dash tweeted.

Dash received some heat for her endorsement, with some of her Twitter followers tweeting insults at the '90s movie star.

Abortion-activist and Obama supporter Sandra Fluke came to Dash's defense on Twitter, writing, "So disappointed to see people attacking @REALStaceyDash for voicing her opinion. Disagree politically, but #racist attacks are unacceptable."

Romney Gets Buzz Bissinger Endorsement category: Mitt Romney

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and "Friday Night Lights" author, Buzz Bissinger, has officially endorsed Mitt Romney.

Romney lately has been using the motto from the television show "Friday Night Lights," based on Bissinger's book. "Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose" was printed on a poster that the Romney campaign hung in the Magness Arena during the presidential debate in Denver on Oct. 3. Romney started his stump speech on Oct. 5 with the phrase as well.

Explaining his endorsement in a Monday, Oct. 8 column for the Daily Beast, Bissinger wrote, "Four years ago, all Obama had to do was speak and everyone swooned. That was four years ago. It is now four years later. He is no longer the chosen one. He is just too cool for school in a country desperate for the infectiousness of rejuvenation."

Although he supported Obama in the 2008 election, he has come to the conclusion that "Romney has it" and "Our president no longer does." The tipping point, he says, came last week after watching the two candidates debate in Denver.

Romney Scores Touchdown Endorsement

Mitt Romney received a hefty endorsement from Denver Broncos legendary QB John Elway.

Elway threw his support behind presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Oct. 1, two days before the first presidential debate in Denver.

The football legend called the Romney ticket a touchdown, dubbing Mitt Romney and running mate Paul Ryan America's "comeback team."

"Gov. Romney is a proven leader with the experience and background to turn around our struggling economy," Elway said in a news release. "In these tough economic times, we need a president who understands how to get America working again -- by standing on the side of taxpayers and small-business owners who do the real job creating. I am endorsing Gov. Romney and Congressman Ryan for president and vice president, because I know having the courage to make decisions and tackle challenges is what leads to results and real change. America needs a comeback team ? Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are that team."

After his endorsement, Elway appeared at a rally for Romney in Denver, which the Romney campaign said drew 5,500 people.

Obama Gets Celeb Attention Overseas category: Barack Obama

Pop sensation Jennifer Lopez was just one of the many famous faces who attended a Democratic fundraiser in Paris for President Obama. The singer was accompanied by her beau, Casper Smart, 25, a dancer in her video for "Get on the Floor."

The celeb couple was joined by a flock of celebrities who came out to support the president at the swanky international event hosted by Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Guests included Scarlett Johansson, Kanye West, Stella McCartney, Mick Jagger and Lee Radziwill.

The Paris party had a $2,500 ticket price and reportedly Johansson took the stage at the event to deliver a speech in support of the president. The supporters gathered at La Maison 8, a former home of designer Kenzo Takada.

This is not the first fundraiser hosted by the Vogue editor. Wintour has already held two fundraisers for Obama this year. Wintour is in Paris for Fashion Week to view spring/summer 2013 collections. By the time those clothes are in stores, Wintour no doubt hopes that President Obama will still be in the White House.

Romney Gets a 'Dirty' Sort of Endorsement category: Mitt Romney

Mike Rowe, host of the Discovery Channel series "Dirty Jobs," appeared with Mitt Romney Sept. 26, 2012, at a campaign event in Ohio. The media personality and Ford ad star touted the importance of job opportunity while standing next to the GOP presidential nominee onstage.

"There's got to be a better way to be happy and successful in your career than simply assuming a massive amount of debt and exiting an educational program that gives you a degree without training," Rowe said.

Despite appearing at Romney's campaign event, Rowe argued he was not technically endorsing Romney. Earlier this month, Rowe posted an online open letter to Romney. The letter began, "If you read the whole thing, I'll vote for you in November."

Rowe said Romney responded to his letter.

Rowe's post, which aimed to emphasize the value of hard work and the nation's skills gap, was not one-of-a-kind, as Rowe admitted in a postscript that he directed in a similar letter to President Obama in 2008.

"P.S. In the interest of full disclosure, I should mention that I wrote a similar letter to President Obama," Rowe wrote in the letter. "Of course, that was four years ago, and since I never heard back, I believe proper etiquette allows me to extend the same offer to you now. I figure if I post it here, the odds are better that someone you know might send it along to your attention."

Jay-Z and Beyonce category: Barack Obama

President Obama was hosted Sept. 18 in New York City by rap mogul Jay-Z and wife Beyonce. The fundraiser, organized by the two longtime Obama supporters, was held in the rapper's swanky 40/40 Club in the heart of Manhattan.

The mega-star power couple has an ongoing relationship with the first family. Beyonce sang at the president's inauguration in 2008, and she also attended a fundraising dinner in March hosted by the first lady. The love of the ladies is mutual as Michelle Obama helped Beyonce with efforts to promote global humanitarianism.

Jay-Z and the president also have a bond. In early September, the president appeared in a prerecorded video at a Jay-Z event in Philadelphia.

In an email to Obama supporters, Beyonce said she's a huge fan and will do whatever it takes to help him win a close race.

Gwen Stefani category: Barack Obama

There was face painting, animal balloons and fake tattoos on the tennis courts, and big white umbrellas on the lawn of Gwen Stefani's Beverly Hills house Sunday, Aug. 12, as she played host to Michelle Obama for a family-friendly Sunday of Fun.

The No Doubt rocker and her two sons, 6-year-old Kingston and 3-year-old Zuma, frolicked with the first lady at the $2,500-per-family fundraiser, which Stefani called a "playdate."

"Getting ready for Michelle Obama to come for a playdate," Stefani tweeted before the event, adding later that "Zuma cried all over my pink top! Oh well mom central."

While President Obama has been racking up Hollywood endorsers, the first lady has attracted support of her own from an array of female singers.

From Stefani to Beyonce to George Clooney to Morgan Freeman, here's a look at the celebrities who have thrown their support to Obama, and those who have put their money on Mitt Romney.

Elizabeth Banks category: Barack Obama

"Hunger Games" actress Elizabeth Banks may not want to talk to her employer about her intimate women's health issues, but she candidly laid them out for President Obama supporters in a campaign ad.

Banks, who played Effie Trinket in "The Hunger Games," admitted she got birth control from Planned Parenthood as an uninsured college graduate "for my massive migraine headaches and my heavy flow."

"These aren't the types of things I want to discuss with employers," Banks said, weighing in on the debate between Republicans and Democrats over Planned Parenthood funding. "That's between me and my doctor and, at the time, my doctor happened to be at Planned Parenthood. So I'm really grateful they exist."

Banks said she was supporting Obama because he has "not compromised on women's rights," while his GOP rival Mitt Romney wants to cut funding for Planned Parenthood over the small percentage of the health care provider's business that goes to providing abortions.

"For that little 5 percent that Mitt Romney decides he doesn't agree with he's going to take away cancer screenings? What is he doing?" Banks says in the ad. "He's going to take away people's access to health care close by."

Anne Hathaway category: Barack Obama

Days after "The Dark Night Rises" hauled in $36 million at the box offices last weekend, its fierce female star, Anne Hathaway, helped President Obama rake in millions for his re-election campaign at a Hollywood-studded fundraiser in Connecticut.

Hathaway co-hosted the $35,800 per-person fundraiser Aug. 6, 2012, with producer Harvey Weinstein at his home in Connecticut. The duo helped Obama add $2 million to his campaign war chest.

Hathaway is a longtime Obama supporter, having attended his inauguration festivities in 2009 and telling People magazine shortly after his election that she'd love to work in the White House as "first babysitter" for Obama's daughters, Sasha and Malia.

The president returned the compliment at Monday's fundraiser, gushing about Hathaway's "spectacular" performance as Catwoman in the latest Batman movie.

"She's spectacular," Obama told the crowd of about 60 supporters. "I got a chance to see 'Batman,' and she was the best thing in it.

"That's just my personal opinion," the president said as Hathaway beamed and laughed, according to the pool press report.

Other notable names at the fashionable fundraiser included "West Wing" screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, Vogue editor Anna Wintour and reality-TV host Jerry Springer.

Clint Eastwood category: Mitt Romney

On Aug. 3, Clint Eastwood came out in support of Mitt Romney when he made an appearance at an Idaho fundraiser for the presumptive GOP nominee.

The Oscar-winning director said he is supporting Romney this November "because I think the country needs a boost somewhere."

While Eastwood also endorsed the Republican presidential candidate in 2008, lending his support to Sen. John McCain in his bid for the White House and even campaigning for him, his position the 2012 race hasn't always been clear. After a cameo in a Super Bowl ad about the revival of the auto industry this February, where he uttered the instantly famous line, "It's halftime, America," Eastwood was forced to clarify that he was not in fact supporting Obama's re-election campaign.

Jenna Jameson category: Mitt Romney

Sipping champagne in the VIP lounge of San Francisco's Gold Club gentleman's lounge, former porn star Jenna Jameson said she was supporting Mitt Romney to win the White House in November.

"I'm very looking forward to a Republican being back in office," Jameson told a CBS San Francisco staffer in August. "When you're rich, you want a Republican in office."

But four years ago Jameson, who is estimated to have a net worth of $20 million, was singing the opposite tune.

"I look forward to another Democrat being in office," Jameson told PR.com, noting that Republicans "put their crosshairs on the adult industry."

Jameson said in the 2007 interview that she supported then-Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

"I love Hillary," Jameson said. "I think that in some ways she's pretty conservative for a Democrat, but I would love to have a woman in office."

Jerry Springer category: Barack Obama

Talk show host Jerry Springer, a lifelong Democrat, does not see why America would not want President Obama in the White House for another four years. The reality TV presenter lavished praise on the president after meeting with him in Cincinnati in July.

"I have met with lots of politicians, but this man is truly exceptional," Springer said after the meeting, according to the Huffington Post. "He's so competent and so smart, I just don't see why we wouldn't want him for four more years as president."

Springer was once a politician himself, serving one year as mayor of Cincinnati and running failed campaigns for Congress and Ohio governor.

"I'm a long-standing supporter of the Democratic Party and believe in President Obama," Springer said.

Morgan Freeman category: Barack Obama

Morgan Freeman, actor and vocal Obama supporter, became the second celebrity donor to write a $1 million check to the support the president's re-election bid. Since there is a spending cap on individuals contributing to political candidates, Freeman gave his million to the pro-Obama Super PAC Priorities USA Action.

"Pres. Obama has done a remarkable job in historically difficult circumstances," Freeman said.

The actor praised Obama for ending combat operations in Iraq, reforming Wall Street, keeping the auto industry alive, reforming health care and appointing the first woman to the Supreme Court.

"He has led our nation to be more tolerant," Freeman said. "In return, he is the target of hundreds of millions of dollars from right-wing sources. I am proud to lend my voice - and support - to those who defend him. Priorities USA Action is doing a great job of protecting the values I believe in. I am happy to help them and I hope others will join me."

Bill Nye the Science Guy category: Barack Obama

Bill Nye, that quirky science guy from 1990s TV fame, took his brightly-colored bow ties on the campaign trail making a trip through New Hampshire in support of the Obama campaign on July 16. At stops in three New Hampshire towns, Nye sang the praises of the president's education policies and pushed for more science and engineering programs.

"This is the most important election of my life and I believe we're at a crossroads, a turning point," Nye told the Fosters Daily Democrat. "We can either move forward, especially in education, or backward. I think voters have a clear choice, so I'm supporting the president."

The eccentric Science Guy who showed children the fun side of learning on his 'Science Guy' TV show appeared as a special guest at both of the White House Science Fairs.

"The choice is clear" on who to vote for in November Nye proclaimed at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, N.H. "The president supports moving education forward, supporting our teachers and administrators and public education, and the other side, for lack of a better expression, just wants to take it for granted."

Marc Anthony category: Barack Obama

President Obama has added another star-studded fundraiser to his already history-breaking list, appearing with singer Marc Anthony in Miami Beach in June.

The concert featuring the Latino singer in the heavily-Hispanic state of Florida came just one day after the Supreme Court struck down three key parts of Arizona's immigration law ? a win for Obama ? and upheld the state's right to check the immigration status of everyone stopped by police ? a win for Republican Gov. Jan Brewer.

Anthony, who supported Obama in 2008, aimed to convince Latinos to support the president in a campaign video released in early June.

"The president has our back, so it's time to let him know that we've got his," Anthony says in the video.

Bob Dole category: Mitt Romney

While former presidential candidate Bob Dole is not your typical Hollywood celebrity, as a 40-year veteran of the Republican Party leadership his endorsement still packs a punch.

Dole, you could say, endorsed Mitt Romney before endorsing Mitt Romney was cool, writing a letter supporting the former Massachusetts governor that ran in the Des Moines Register in the midst of the rough and tumble of the GOP primary in December.

Dole described that early endorsement this week in an interview with GQ, saying his support came down to a choice between Romney and former GOP candidate Newt Gingrich.

"I'm not a Gingrich fan, so ?" Dole said, "I thought he ? well, I'll say this: Romney looks like a president."

Dole insisted his Romney endorsement was "not tepid at all," noting that Romney's opponent President Obama is "totally out of step."

Cristina Saralegui category: Barack Obama

Days after President Obama announced that his administration would no longer deport young undocumented immigrants, the woman often dubbed the "Hispanic Oprah" made her first-ever presidential endorsement, pledging her support for Obama.

Cristina Saralegui, who has hosted a popular Univision talk show for more than 20 years, is featured in two Obama for America campaign videos, one in English and one in Spanish.

"I came to this country when I was 12 years old because my parents wanted to give me new opportunities to succeed," Saralegui says in the video. "President Obama wants everyone to have the chances I had."

Saralegui's support comes as both Obama and Romney are making a push to court Hispanic voters, one of the fastest-growing voting blocs. If endorsements from Latino celebrities are any guide, Obama has a head start over Romney, with Saralegui joining the likes of Marc Anthony, Eva Longoria and Ricky Martin on the president's side.

Spike Lee category: Endorsed: Barack Obama

Director Spike Lee, an ardent Obama supporter in 2008, is less optimistic about the president's election prospects this time around, telling GQ magazine in an article published June 12 that an Obama win in November "is not a lock."

"The people have to get out and vote," Lee said. "It is not a lock that President Obama is getting a second term, and people have to really rekindle the enthusiasm that we had the first time."

As for Mitt Romney, Lee said the best thing he has going for him is that "he's not Obama."

"Once we get to the debates my man [Obama] is going to tear him up," Lee said. "It's going to be obvious who should lead this country for the next four years once they go head to head, toe to toe, elbow to elbow, butt to butt. And I don't think Mr. Romney can hang with him. He just can't!"

Lee and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, hosted the president at their New York City brownstone home for a $35,800-per-ticket fundraiser in January.

During his remarks to the crowd of about 40 supporters, Obama told the movie producer/director that on his "first official date" with Michelle Obama, he took her to see "Do the Right Thing," which Lee wrote and directed in 1989.

"I think you helped me out that day," Obama said. "So it worked out, which is why I've always had a soft spot for Spike Lee in my heart."

Jay-Z category: Endorsed: Barack Obama

If there's any lingering doubt about whether rapper Jay-Z is an Obama supporter, as he was in 2008, the hip-hop megastar dispelled it in June.

In an interview with CNN, Jay-Z said President Obama is a better choice for the country than Mitt Romney "by leaps and bounds."

The rapper praised Obama's recent support for same-sex marriage, saying the issue "is still holding the country back."

"You can chose to love whoever you love; that's your business," Jay-Z, 42, said. "It's no different than discrimination against blacks. It's discrimination plain and simple."

Jay-Z and wife Beyonce have been ardent Obama supporters since his 2008 campaign. And the president is equally supportive of the hip-hop duo. When The Atlantic asked whether he preferred Jay-Z or Kanye West, Obama said, without hesitation, "Jay-Z."

Beyonce showed her love for the first family in January, writing a letter to Michelle Obama in which she said the first lady was "the ULTIMATE example of a truly strong African American woman."

Ricky Martin category: Endorsed: Barack Obama

International pop star Ricky Martin, famous for hits like "Livin' La Vida Loca," swung his infamously leather pants clad hips in step behind President Obama, endorsing him for the 2012 election.

The openly gay singer hosted a fundraiser with Obama in New York just days after the president publicly declared his support for same-sex marriage in May.

"I applaud President @barackobama for affirming that ALL Americans should enjoy equal rights," Martin tweeted shortly after the president's announcement. "Historic! I will be a very proud host on Monday."

While the fundraiser was scheduled weeks before Obama's announcement, it takes on a new significance following Obama's assertion that "same sex couples should be able to get married."

"I am proud to support our president," Martin told Univision's Spanish-language program Primer Imapcto after announcing the fundraiser in April.

"I believe Barack Obama has shown a deep conviction to help those most in need, even if their voices are not always the ones heard the loudest in Washington," Martin continued. "He has also been an exceptionally strong advocate for the Latino and LGBT communities, leading us to precedent setting milestones such as the appointment of the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice and the repeal of [Don't Ask, Don't Tell]."

George Clooney


Actor George Clooney was an Obama supporter before being an Obama supporter was cool. In a 2006 interview with ABC News, Clooney said then-Sen. Obama was "the most charismatic person I've been in a room with in a long time."

"I must tell you, I've never seen anybody in my life in person that was as qualified this young to do what I think we need done," Clooney said.

And six years later, Clooney is still a firm Obama supporter. Clooney hosted one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for President Obama, hauling in a record-breaking $15 million at the star-studded black tie event at Clooney's Hollywood home.

Other big names at the $40,000 per plate dinner included actors Toby Maguire and Salma Hayek, designer Diane Von Furstenberg, singer Barbara Streisand and comedian Billy Crystal.

"I'm disillusioned by the people who are disillusioned by Obama, quite honestly, I am," Clooney said on ABC News Now's "Popcorn with Peter Travers" before the October release of "The Ides of March," a political movie that he wrote, directed and starred in. "Democrats eat their own. Democrats find singular issues and go, 'Well, I didn't get everything I wanted.' I'm a firm believer in sticking by and sticking up for the people whom you've elected."

Sarah Jessica Parker category: Barack Obama

Two weeks after the president enlisted the help of Hollywood A-lister George Clooney to host a $12 million campaign fundraiser, Obama is pumping up his star power again, only this time it's "Sex and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker who is hosting.

Parker is not only an Obama donor, but has participated in his campaigns and his administration. She volunteered to call undecided voters in the week leading up to the election in 2008, she served on the president's Committee on Arts and the Humanities starting in 2009, and she recorded a public service announcement supporting a White House veterans program earlier this year.

"For me, this election is even more important than 2008," Parker wrote in a letter to Obama supporters. "I'm hosting this event on June 14th because there is so much at stake this year, and I want to keep doing what I can."

The "fabulous" New York City fundraiser, as Parker describes it, is likely to be a hot spot for celebrities, much like Clooney's Los Angeles gala was.

Jeff Foxworthy category: Endorsed: Mitt Romney

He already loves the cheesy grits. He has perfected the twang in his "y'all." And in order to further beef up his Southern street cred before the Alabama and Mississippi primaries, Mitt Romney called in the blue-collar cavalry.

Self-proclaimed Redneck comedian Jeff Foxworthy joined Romney on the Alabama campaign trail in March, just days before the state's primary election, after endorsing the GOP candidate via Twitter.

"Time for Republicans to unite behind Governor Romney, a great leader who can win the White House and rebuild our economy for all Americans," Foxworthy tweeted.

The "Blue Collar Comedy Tour" headliner most famous for his "you might be a redneck if..." jokes went out on the stump to support Romney amid a torrential downpour in Mobile, Ala., before traveling to two additional meet and greets in Biloxi, Mississippi and Richland, Mississippi.

Bon Jovi category: Barack Obama

Ten days before Sarah Jessica Parker hosts her "fabulous" fundraiser, rocker Jon Bon Jovi will take the stage to serenade Obama donors at an equally-pricey and similarly-star-studded fundraising "gala dinner."

Like Parker, Bon Jovi is a longtime Obama supporter. He hosted a fundraiser for then-candidate Obama at his home in 2008 and was one of a handful of music stars who played in Obama's pre-inauguration concert.

The rock star also serves on the White House Council on Community Solutions, which promotes volunteerism and community building.

James Taylor

How sweet is it to be loved by James Taylor? If you're President Obama, it's pretty sweet considering the sing/songwriter is embarking on an 18-city concert tour through a handful of battleground states.

Taylor, who endorsed Obama in 2008 as well, said he will throw a little politics between the fire and rain on his folk-rock tour this year.

"I really love this president. I love what it says about America, that we were able to elect this man," Taylor, 63, said in an interview with local North Carolina TV affiliate WCNC.

The North Carolina native will sing the president's praises in tough general election states like Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Ohio and Colorado.

Ted Nugent

Hollywood may be leaning toward President Obama, but the rockers seem to be picking Romney. Ted Nugent came out in support of Mitt Romney shortly after Kid Rock made a guest appearance on the Romney campaign trial to play his song "Born Free."

Nugent announced his endorsement on Twitter, telling his 44,000 followers "after a long heart & soul conversation with Mitt Romney today I concluded this good man will properly represent we the people & I endorsed him."

Nugent, who is from Michigan but now lives in Texas, told the Texas Tribune that before deciding on his endorsement he spoke with Romney over the phone to make sure the former Massachusetts governor would not enact any gun law restrictions and would help rein in what he dubbed the "out of control" U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

"The conclusion based on all the evidence I can find is that Mitt Romney has the best shot at bringing the U.S. Constitution, common sense, and the American way back to the White House," Nugent told the Tribune.

But Romney was not Nugent's first choice for president.

"It is my firm belief that Rick Perry would have [made] and would make the best president we could choose," Nugent said, adding that he was baffled by Perry's debate performances. "If the real Rick Perry had been at those debates, he would still be in the race."

Kid Rock

Kid Rock found his presidential jam the day before his home state's voters found their polling places. The rapper-turned-country-rocker belted out "Born Free," Mitt Romney's official campaign song, at the presidential candidate's final Michigan rally before Romney's home state voted Feb. 28.

While the musician did not actually endorse Romney, he insisted on a personal meeting with the GOP candidate before he agreed to take the stage at Romney's rally.

"The other day I got in my car and I drove out to a home of a fellow that lives in this area, and I asked him whether he might come here tonight," Romney said before introducing Kid Rock. "He said, 'If you're elected president, will you help me help the city of Detroit?' I said I would. And then I turned to him, and I said, 'By the way, given the fact that I'm willing to do those things, will you come here and perform a concert tonight for my friends, and he said he would."

Rock's pseudo-endorsement represents a change of heart for the music star. During the last presidential race, Rock, whose real name is Bob Ritchie, said celebrities should keep their political opinions to themselves.

"I truly believe that people like myself, who are in a position of entertainers in the limelight, should keep their mouth shut on politics," he told CMT Insider. "Because at the end of the day, I'm good at writing songs and singing. What I'm not educated in is the field of political science. And so for me to be sharing my views and influencing people of who I think they should be voting for ... I think would be very irresponsible on my part."

Rock went on to say that celebrity endorsements actually "hurt politicians."

"As soon as somebody comes out for a politician, especially in Hollywood, when they all go, 'I'm voting for this guy!' -- I go, 'That's not who I'm voting for!'" Rock said in the 2008 interview.

Bill Maher

While another comedian makes a mockery of Super PACs, liberal jokester Bill Maher put $1 million worth of support behind the pro-Obama Super PAC Priorities USA.

Maher said he decided to write the mega-check to Priorities "partially out of fear -- fear of Santorum and Romney," who he said live in a "bubble of insanity."

"Half the country is nuts, and Obama could very well lose," Maher told the Los Angeles Times after announcing his donation in February. "He may not have been the best president in his first term, but given the alternative, I feel there's a clear choice.

"Unless the rich liberals get into the game," Maher added, "Obama will be horribly outspent. If he is outspent, he stands a good chance of losing."

Maher told ABC News that he hoped his hefty donation would inspire other wealthy Democrats to do the same.

"Hey, rich liberals," he said. "If I can do this, there's a lot of people who can do it even easier."

Eva Longoria


To say that actress Eva Longoria is an Obama supporter would be a glaring understatement.

Not only has the "Desperate Housewives" star publicly announced her support for the president and held high-dollar fundraisers to fill his election war chest, she is one of two big names in Hollywood who signed on to be one of 35 "ambassadors" for his re-election campaign.

Longoria will spearhead efforts to reach women and Hispanic voters leading up to the 2012 election, Obama's re-election campaign announced in February. Kalpen Modi (aka Kal Penn) is the only other actor on the list.

Before a high-dollar fundraising dinner with the president in September, Longoria told Jimmy Kimmel that Obama has been "very receptive" to her in her efforts to promote Latino issues.

"I'm a big Obama supporter no matter what he's been through -- he's been beaten up the past couple of years," Longoria said, according to the Huffington Post. "He's been very receptive for me, I'm a big advocate for Latino issues, and so he's been a big listener and he's done a lot of coalitions and roundtables regarding what we want changed."

Longoria helped raise between $200,000 and $500,000 for Obama's re-election in 2011 and in she helped inspire additional online donations in December when the Obama campaign raffled off a dinner with the actress to five online donors.

Chuck Norris


Chuck Norris' endorsement of Newt Gingrich was nearly as epic as the decades of jokes about his larger-than-life persona.

"Civilization is on the brink," Norris wrote in a WND.com editorial. "We need a veteran of political war who has already fought Goliath, because he will be facing Goliath's bigger brother. [Gingrich] is the best man left on the battlefield who is able to outwit, outplay and outlast Obama and his campaign machine."

After the endorsement, Gingrich anointed Norris as a member of his "Faith Leaders Dream Team," a group of what he called "fearless Christians" who serve as Gingrich's "official advisory coalition on issues pertaining to life, marriage, and religious liberty," according to his campaign website.

Donald Trump


If you ask Donald Trump, the most important endorsement of the GOP primary was Donald Trump's, which he bestowed on Mitt Romney after a whirlwind of rumors that the real estate mogul was going to pick Newt Gingrich.

Trump officially announced his endorsement in the Trump International Hotel on the Las Vegas strip shortly before the Nevada Caucus.

"Mitt is tough, he's smart, he's sharp, he's not going to allow bad things to continue to happen to this country that we all love," Trump said. "So, Gov. Romney, go out and get 'em. You can do it."

Vince Vaughn


Hollywood humor met primary politics when actor Vince Vaughn endorsed Rep. Ron Paul while introducing him at the Liberty Political Action Conference in September.

"Ron and Vince are friends, with Vince not merely interested in Dr. Paul's philosophy but he also graciously invited Dr. and Mrs. Paul to the premier of his film 'Couples Retreat,'" Paul's campaign manager Jesse Benton said in a statement, according to Slate.

Vaughn is a long-time supporter of Paul, having endorsed his 2009 book "End the Fed," as well.

Stephen Spielberg


Having a three-time Academy Award winning director on your side is not only good for morale; it's also great for fundraising. Director Steven Spielberg donated nearly $150,000 to Democratic election efforts in 2011, including $5,000 to Obama's campaign and $100,000 to pro-Obama super PAC Priorities USA, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.

While Spielberg is a long-time supporter of the Democratic Party, he was not one of the original Hollywood Obama-backers. During the 2008 Democratic primary, Spielberg endorsed Obama's opponent Hillary Clinton.

Cindy Crawford


Supermodel City Crawford was a firm supporter of Barack Obama in 2008, with both she and her husband contributing the federal limit to the Illinois senator's presidential campaign.

But in 2012, the model-turned-actress is putting her bet on Mitt Romney. Crawford appeared in an early campaign video for the former Massachusetts governor, although her spokeswoman told CNN at the time that Crawford was "not politically aligned with any party or candidate" and merely doing a favor for one of Romney's sons, with whom she was friends.

Kelly Clarkson


While pop star Kelly Clarkson did not officially endorse Ron Paul, the original "American Idol" winner tweeted some Ron Paul Revolution love to her 1.1 million followers back in December.

"I love Ron Paul," Clarkson tweeted. "I liked him a lot during the last Republican nomination, and no one gave him a chance. If he wins the nomination for the Republican Party in 2012, he's got my vote. Too bad he probably won't."

Clarkson's tepid support ignited a deluge of 140-character criticisms from her Twitter fans, many of whom were apparently unhappy about racist newsletters Paul sent out during his decades-long tenure as a Texas congressman.

Clarkson later apologized to her Twitter fans for throwing her support behind Paul.

"I am really sorry if I have offended anyone," Clarkson tweeted. "Obviously, that was not my intent. I do not support racism. I support gay rights, straight rights, women's rights, men's rights, white/black/purple/orange rights. I like Ron Paul because he believes in less government and letting the people (all of us) make the decisions and mold our country. That is all. Out of all of the Republican nominees, he's my favorite."

In an interview for Rolling Stone in March, Clarkson said she was flabbergasted by the instant outrage that her political-themed tweet incited.

"I'm hanging out with my brother and my little niece, playing Barbies, and Ron Paul comes on TV," she said according to Politico. "He doesn't BS around anything. I was like, 'This dude is refreshing.' All I did was tweet what I thought, and people went crazy! All of a sudden people were like, 'You hate gay people' -- what? I didn't even endorse him! All I said was that I liked him. I voted for Barack, so it's not even like I'm a hardcore Republican."

Michelle Branch


Apparently pop stars flock together when it comes to presidential endorsements. Shortly after Kelly Clarkson tweeted her support for Ron Paul, fellow pop princess Michelle Branch retweeted her support, writing, "@kelly_clarkson I wholeheartedly agree. #RonPaul."

Branch is best known for her early 2000s hits "Breathe" and "All You Wanted."

Gene Simmons


Gene Simmons, the bassist in the rock band Kiss, chose team Romney in January, telling Big Hollywood that Romney has the best chance of beating President Obama.

"Who's got a chance? Mitt Romney's got a chance and he's got the experience," Simmons said in the Big Hollywood interview. "He's run successful companies, knows how to make money. I believe Mitt Romney and President Obama are going to have a very good dialogue, and I want to hear that dialogue."

Joe Perry


In what is becoming typical rock star fashion, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry used Twitter to tell the world he was voting for Ron Paul.

"Obama hasn't done anything close to what he promised he'd do," Perry tweeted in January. "Didn't get my vote and I got lotta grief. Well, my votes for Ron Paul."

Pat Boone


The 1950s singer, actor and author Pat Boone, 77, threw his support behind Rick Santorum, saying in a statement that Santorum is "experienced, honest and deeply principled," according to Politico.

"I am excited to endorse Rick Santorum for president. I've known Rick for many years, and Rick has been a consistent defender of conservatism and the values our great nation was founded upon," Boone said in a statement released by Santorum's campaign.

Boone, whose rendition of Little Richard's "Tutti Fruiti" sent him to the top of the Billboard charts, is an outspoken critic of President Obama. He told the San Francisco chronicle in September that he believes the president was born in Kenya, is a Muslim and is "spending millions" to hide his real birth certificate. Each charge was refuted after Obama released both his certificate of live birth and long-form birth certificate.

Snooki


The Donald might not be running for president, but if he were, he would enjoy the backing of one of his fellow reality-TV superstars, Snooki. The "Jersey Shore" diva, whose real name is Nicole Polizzi, told the Huffington Post in January that Donald Trump would be her pick for president.

"I thought Trump was going to run," Snooki told the Huffington Post. "But he's not, right? I would endorse him and vote for him."

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