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I Use This For DT!

This is the better version (it's HD!) of the camera used to take videos you see on this site from Alumni Weekend 2007 and Homecoming 2007 weekend.

What's great about the Flip Video Camera? Click to show +/-

--it's easy to use
--it fits into your pocket
--it takes great video
--it's cheap for a good, portable video camera
--it has a USB port that pops up that plugs right into your computer
--at the push of a button you can easily upload videos to your computer and publish directly to sites like youtube.
--this camera now stores 120 minutes!

Gift Ideas:
--I got this camera for my cousin after she graduated from high school. I thought it would be great in college... and as I see on her facebook profile, she's certainly using it everywhere.
--my sister had a baby and since I live 2000 miles away, she and my brother-in-law video my niece and send me the videos weekly.

Click here to get the Flip Video Camcorder (120 Minutes)

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He's flipping for the Dueling Tampons

Thursday, January 24, 2008

As part of my Talented Undergrad Showcase Week: featuring filmmaker Brian Canavan (C'10), I posted a video about a film editor who gets a little too deep into his work and then a video about a not-so-typical job interview.

Today, I present a personal favorite of mine from Brian of Brian Canavan flipping for the Dueling Tampons.

Literally.

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This undergrad is Tomorrow's Covergirl

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Our undergrads and alumni are not only mentally fit, but in the case of Collete DeBenedetto (C'08), physically fit as well.

Look out for Collette who is featured in the February 08' issue of the women's fitness magazine, Oxygen (on newsstands now!) She is in the "Tomorrow's Cover Girls" section looking hot!

Click here to check out Collette!

From the looks of it, this proactive undergrad has her act together not only when it comes to fitness, but when it comes to a career in entertainment. According to her facebook profile, I see that she has interned at both Scott Rudin Productions and at VH1 (both in NY). Something tells me she'll be one to look out for...

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He interviews well ...or does he?

Yesterday as part of my Talented Undergrad Showcase Week: featuring filmmaker Brian Canavan (C'10), I posted a video about a film editor who gets a little too deep into his work.

Today, I bring you another creative Brian Canavan video, this one about a not-so-typical job interview.

Click here to check out "The Interview"

...Not to be confused with this shocking job interview video from alum Vanessa Mizzone (C'99).

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Talented Undergrad Showcase Week: Filmmaker Brian Canavan (C'10)

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Last week, I posted a video from undergrad Brian Canavan (C'10) which gave me the chills.

If you think that one was great, I've got 4 more creative videos of his to share with you this week that I think you'll enjoy. These videos exhibit fun, thought and creativity.

Click here to watch Brian's (and Maddy Yasner's C'09) film: "The Editor"

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Tuesday Tips: Best (Paid) Internship in Entertainment

Two weeks ago I talked about a great internship Penn was offering undergrads. This week, I want to share the best internship out there which actually brought me out to Los Angeles when I was a Junior at Penn.

This #1 competitive internship pays $4000 for the summer and gets you connected to the right players in Hollywood quickly...

Undergrads, click here to find out more about this great internship

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Watch them shake their love for Penn

Monday, January 21, 2008

They're back! The Quaker Girls Dance Team performs at the Penn Student Activities Fair in Houston Hall.

Click here to check them out!

Then check out the Quaker Girls performing at a timeout at the Penn vs. St. Joseph's basketball game.

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Small voice, big sound

Sunday, January 20, 2008

While musician Gabriel Mann (C'95, Off the Beat) has shared the stage with Alanis Morissette and Jamie Cullum, nothing compares to Gabe's latest collaboration.

Click here to find out with whom! (this is classic!)

I just got my hands on a home video of music sensation Gabriel Mann. One of his hit songs "Eight Feet Tall", meant to be a solo is being sung as a duet. But the big surprise is how small the singer is upstaging him ...even calls him daddy.

Click here to check it out!

Check out Gabe's "Eight Feet Tall" solo from his CD release party this past summer.

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Gabe and daughter Piper Rose

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