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The Weekly Wag
spotlighting the famous and the fun”
iVillage Entertainment Community Leaders Newsletter

 

June 27, 2005

 

Team Interests

v  Our Team Board

v  Team Chat Room

v  QOTW Library

v  Email Karen

v  Email Brenda

Café  Boards

v  Community Connection

v  Tech Talk

Entertainment Tools

v  Daily Blabber

v  Leading Ladies Movie Reviews

v  Quizzes

v  TV Substitution Guide

v  Online Games

Beauty & Style Tools

v  Makeover-o-matic

v  My Virtual Model

v  Rate and Review

v  Hair Style Finder

Note From Karen

Have You Heard?  It's shameless, I know, but I can't help but enjoy reading tidbits of gossip about celebrities: their lives are so much more interesting than mine, lol!  Right now there are some juicy stories out; read through and decide for yourself which are true!

Just a reminder: the boards on the Magazines channel do not have Explore iVillage folders, and we are not allowed to promote boards other than Magazine boards over there.  If a Magazines CL asks permission to post an invite on one of your boards, keep in mind that they are unable to return the favor by allowing you to promote your board on theirs.  This is simply a different policy that Magazines has, and is not the decision of the CL.  You are never required to allow them to post on your board, but it would be a huge help to them if you would give permission when asked!

What's New Today:

Note From Brenda

We're already heading into the last week of June; it just doesn't seem possible for time to move this fast! If soaring summer temperatures and long days made longer by restless, bored kiddos have you seeking out your local theatres for a few hours of entertainment, don't forget to check out the latest movie reviews here on Entertainment! And be sure to stop back in and give us your verdict!

Movie Review: Herbie: Fully Loaded
http://entertainment.ivillage.com/movies/reviews/0,,7w2x1zxp,00.html

Movie Review: Me and You and Everyone We Know
http://entertainment.ivillage.com/movies/reviews/0,,7w2xd69v,00.html

Movie Review: Yes
http://entertainment.ivillage.com/movies/reviews/0,,7w2x72p2,00.html

Hope you all have a happy and safe 4th of July celebration!

Brenda


 

Hot Thread of the Week
Each week, we’ll include at least one hot topic thread from our message boards. Check them out and see what's HOT in Entertainment ... and please include links to YOUR hot topics in our folder on the team board! 

Need Ideas for a Party:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-ensoaps&msg=2045.1&ctx=0

Belle, Phil & Shawn: WWYD?
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-ensoaps&msg=2092.1&ctx=0

Liz & Lucky Question:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-ensoaps&msg=2043.1&ctx=0

Dilemma Board of the Week

I Want to be a Hilton:
http://entertainment.ivillage.com/tv/tvland/0,,tvland_7vtrm8zn,00.html

Celebrations and Milestones

(If you’ve reached a milestone or are celebrating your CL anniversary, drop an email to clmail@mail.ivillage.com to be mentioned in the Leaders On-Line monthly newsletter!)

Personal milestones - As you know, when you make your 50th post on a particular board, the "The System" knows and starts listing the number of messages you've posted. Let me know when you've made your 250th post so we can acknowledge it here. Then let me know when you reach the 500 mark, the 750 mark, the 1,000 mark, etc. so we can cheer you on even more!

In the Café

Beauty, Style & Entertainment Team Board:

A Very Late Mind Bender!
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-ivstbt&msg=2031.1&ctx=0

We have a hot one at Tattoos & Piercings!
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-ivstbt&msg=2041.1&ctx=0


Community Connections:

Getting lurkers to come out of lurking 

Clique-ishness on boards

CL News, Updates and Reminders

 

Boards in need of Community Leaders and co-community leaders! If you are interested in hosting one of these boards, just let me know! Or, if you know of a member that you believe would be make a good CL, please contact me with their membername. I can then write to them and see if they are interested in learning more! 

§         Make Your Own: TV ~ http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-entv

§         Make Your Own: Movies (co-cl)~ http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-enmovies

 

Reminders:

v      Post to your boards several times throughout the week. This is a requirement in order to retain your CL status. It is imperative that our leaders maintain an active presence on the boards; failure to do so may result in loss of your CL status. Notification of expected absence from the board you host is essential. If something unexpected causes your absence, contact me as soon as you are able, so I can cover or find coverage for you! 

v      Send in board reports in a timely manner. If you share the board responsibilities with another host, try to work out a schedule so you both share the duties.

v      Report spam or other inappropriate posts, either via the "report a violation" link or by dropping us an email at kmcginty@mail.ivillage.com and blavigne@mail.ivillage.com . Please refrain from "tagging" posts you consider inappropriate as such.

v      Keep in touch! If you have to be away from your board for a few days, please let us know. If you have a co-host on the board, be sure to let them know about your expected absence, too. If I should contact you for some information or about a problem, please respond in a timely manner.

v      Keep it fresh! Take a moment to read over your board folders; if they seem outdated or in need of an overhaul and you have some fresh ideas, pass them on to me!

Around iVillage (Please promote where appropriate)

***Movies for the whole family?
Wondering how to figure out what's appropriate entertainment for your kids? Our family entertainment experts will help you sort through the thicket to find what's right for your kids at every age.

http://entertainment.ivillage.com/family/topics/0,,4vm2,00.html

***Choose Your Own Adventure: Action-Packed Girl Getaways
The latest trend in vacationing is adventure travel. And guess who's doing it? Check out our action-packed girl getaways for vacation inspirations in every budget. The world is yours -- choose your own adventure.

http://health.ivillage.com/active/0,,7vv489vs,00.html

***Chocolate as Health Food?
Discover these interesting facts about chocolate and health.

http://health.ivillage.com/eating/ebenefits/0,,bw_7vcjp5jz,00.html

***Some Like it Hot: The Favorite Recipes of Celebrity Hunks
Find out what hot celebrity hunks crave most in the brand new cook book, Star Palate.

http://home.ivillage.com/cooking/0,,7v4tnhlg,00.html

***Burn Calories Smarter and Safer
Don't hurt yourself when trying to look your best!

http://diet.ivillage.com/motivate/mtrainer/0,,7w39w513,00.html

***The Ultimate Real World Quiz

If reality TV rocks your boat, then you have this MTV original series to thank for helping to pioneer the way! Test your knowledge and revisit some old times with this quiz that spans 16 seasons!

http://quiz.ivillage.com/entertainment/tests/realworld.htm

***Dilemma Board of the Week
Michael Jackson: A fair verdict?

http://entertainment.ivillage.com/gossip/debate/0,,7txqs8g2,00.html

***How Much To Tip At The Salon?

Salon etiquette; the dos and don'ts of tipping.

http://beauty.ivillage.com/hair/hairfaq/0,,7v4f4dwh,00.html

***Speak Up! Ask Him for What You Want
Want your guy to take care of dinner once in a while? Want him to help you get some time to yourself? That doesn't sound like too much to ask. So why do we all have such a tough time asking?
http://love.ivillage.com/lnsproblems/lnscommunicate/0,,7ffztdxn,00.html

***Give your crafts a boost this summer!
We're talking needlepoint, stained glass, woodworking, candles and stitching projects - if you've made a business of it we want to know. Share strategies and get the best pointers for promoting your craft on the Crafting Businesses board.
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-wfcrafters

***Good Housekeeping: The Book Babes' Summer Reading List
In their "10 Fictional Babes We'd Like You to Meet This Summer" list, the Book Babes recommend great new novels to take to the beach.
http://magazines.ivillage.com/goodhousekeeping/view/babes/articles/0,,284607_672171,00.html

 


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CMKaren
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iVillage Entertainment