Ban Premarin!

Dear My First for Women,

http://myfirstforwomen.com/

I picked up a copy of your August 8, 2011 magazine to enjoy on a recent trip. Was I ever mortified to find the sprawling two-page ad for Premarin. Being in the target age group for this drug, I was insulted to find it so blatantly thrown "in my face" from a source that women perceive to be a "trusted" magazine that has our best interest in mind.

Premarin is a horrific drug that is produced by inhumanely housing pregnant mares cramped in "factories" that are only interested in collecting their urine. The foals are viewed as a by-product and are shipped off in over-crowded trucks to be slaughtered for meat used in an overseas market. What's worse, the pharmaceutical companies prohibit the farms from working with rescue groups to save the older mares and their foals. Not to mention, the catastrophic side-effects to women who take this drug, (http://www.premarin.com/side_effects.aspx).

As an educated woman and concerned humanitarian, this drug, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures it (and, tried to lobby through drummed up legislation against my right to choose synthetic hormones), and your two-page ad all add up to one giant slap.

I recently introduced a dynamic woman who is championing this cause through The Baakari Foundation, http://baakari.com/, at a Baakari Foundation fundraiser in Temecula, California, where I specifically called out YOUR magazine for having the audacity to run such an ad. Yes, advertising dollars are King in the magazine world, but where is your responsibility to your readers and to the plight of these magnificent creatures and their offspring?

Please. Do your homework. Seek more women friendly advertisers. Stop running the Premarin ads in First for Women!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdv-E37K0hs


Debbie Israel Wiens
310-213-0696
http://thewinemakerswench.blogspot.com/
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An Evening with Jay Alexander

Kimberly Seilhamer

Once in awhile, someone comes along in your life who is so amazing and inspirational that you can't help but feel humbled and blessed just by knowing them.  For me, Kimberly Seilhamer is one such person.  Kimberly is a successful writer, producer, and director whose most current film project, "Jack the Reaper," just nabbed the top prize in the Horror/SciFi category at the Cannes Independent Film Festival. 

For most, this in itself is a fulfilling accomplishment and it would be easy to rest on your laurels and/or start planning your sequels!  And, YES, Kimberly is doing just that.  However, in addition to her love of film is a long standing love for animals and a desire to make this world a better place for all living creatures.  Enter stage right, The Baakari Foundation.  Kimberly's passion and creation of this foundation manifests itself in one simple mission, "...we strive to make the world a better place for all creatures, great and small, including man. 

The Baakari Foundation is centered around a fictional character who is a Bull African Elephant and goes by the name of Baakari.  But, what he stands for and what the Baakari Foundation does is real.  "Awaken your spirit...change the world" is what Baakari challenges us all to do.  The Baakari Foundation is all encompassing as it spans wildlife conservation education (using documentary film production and public service announcements), domestic and wild animal rescue, endangered land acquisition, charitable giving, and sanctuaries.  Baakari has a trunk full of love to offer and is far reaching in his ability to help make a difference locally, nationally, and internationally.

Kimberly and her foundation are based in Temecula, California.  To keep current on foundation activites, please visit their website at http://www.baakari.org/.  Follow them on Facebook and join their Twitter account at Baakaricares.  But, WAIT, there's more you can do right now!  The Baakari Foundation is holding a benefit at the Old Town Temecula Theatre on Saturday, August 20th with Comedy Mentalist Jay Alexander.  http://http//www.jayalexander.com/

Ever wonder who the stars turn to when they need a good laugh and mesmerizing evening?  Jay Alexander is that man.  Jay has dazzled such A-listers as Robin Williams and Bono to rave reviews and repeated performances over the years.  Jay has appeared on the Today Show, MTV, and Good Morning, America and creates customized shows for Fortune 500 Companies.  Jay Alexander is one of the top corporate and society entertainers in the country.  And, he's coming to Temecula! 

To purchase tickets for this one night only engagement, go to http://www.temeculatheater.org/ or call the box office at 866-653-8696.  Join your friends and other local celebrities for this special evening out in Old Town Temecula.  Make it date night or a chance to catch up with folks you're overdue to socialize with! Dine out prior to the show at one of Old Town's fabulous restaurants such as:

The Edge http://www.edgelounge.com/
The Public House http://publichouse.tv/
Soro's Mediterranean Grill http://www.sorosgrilltemecula.com/
The Gambling Cowboy http://thegamblingcowboy.com/

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry and FEEL GOOD that you are supporting an incredible cause!  The Winemaker AND his Wench will be there.  Won't you join us?!