When most of us see Winnie the Pooh eating honey we think that he is just a greedy little bear. But with the revelation of the health benefits of honey, but now the theory needs to be revaluated. Maybe that bear of “little brain” has a fantastically astute brain. All these years Pooh has been reaping the rewards of having a diet rich in antioxidants. Researchers discovered some years back that honey contains a lot of antioxidants.
Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tobacco smoke and radiation. Free radicals can damage cells, and may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.
Honey is not the only place to find antioxidants. But it one of the tasty ways for a bear named Winnie the Pooh.
The Mayo Clinic has a list of other food rich in antioxidants
Disney will be releasing a new line of maternity clothing that will be available at Motherhood Maternity. Motherhood Maternity has been a place to get fashionable maternity clothes before all the other major retailers thought it was a wise thing to provide for expectant moms. Continuing on with the tradition of providing moms stylish options, Motherhood Maternity will be the place to go for Disney maternity clothing. The new Disney line will include three iconic characters: Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, and Winnie the Pooh.
"Motherhood Maternity is excited about our collaboration with Disney," enthuses Emilia Fabricant, President of Destination Maternity Corporation. "We are thrilled to offer our customers sleepwear, knit tops and accessories featuring these beloved Disney characters."
Any aspiring thespians in the Baltimore, Maryland area there are open auditions for actors to play the roles of the characters from the A.A. Milne classic, Winnie the Pooh.
Auditions will we held on Saturday June 26th from 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. and on Monday June 28th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Callbacks, if necessary, will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 29th. Location is the Fellowship Hall Little Theatre of the Dundalk United Methodist Church, 6903 Mornington Road, Baltimore, MD 21222.
The show will run Friday to Sunday, September 17th to September 26th. Showtimes are Friday at 7:00, Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and Sunday at 12:30 (8 total perfs).
Actors will be asked to read from the script, sides will be provided. Character list is below:
Christopher Robin (9 to 12, male or female) – a small boy, must be able to speak in a convincing British accent.
Winnie the Pooh (Late teens to adult, male or female) – a furry bear who always is thinking about his next meal.
Piglet (9 to 14 male or female) – Pooh’s best friend; a small, loveable pig lacking in self confidence.
Owl (Male adult, any age. May double as the voice of the narrator) – authoritative figure who thinks he is smarter than he really is.
Eeyore (Male or Female, any age) – Pooh’s donkey friend, always in a funk.
Kanga – (Female, adult) – New animal to the 100 Acre Wood, mother to Roo. Overbearing, but well meaning.
Roo – (8 to 12, male or female) – Child of Kanga, desperate to make friends.
Rabbit – (Adult, male or female) – Neighbor and friend of Pooh. Easily annoyed.
Please bring a headshot and resume (if you have them) as well as a list of potential conflicts.Rehearsals will begin in late July and run until the opening of the show. Rehearsal schedule will be set once the show is cast.
The auditions seem like a great opportunity for anyone, Winnie the Pooh fan or not, to have the opportunity to perform onstage. There are parts available for people of all ages. Sometimes just the joy of acting is what an anctor needs, not be famous, but to just practice his/her craft. If does lead to notoriety that would just be a product of the great work that they do produce. Many actors have started in in local and smaller productions, and this is
Kenny Loggins has been a long time Winnie the Pooh fan and has recorded many songs about that silly old bear. Loggins says his love of Pooh started at a very young age. Winnie the Pooh was the first book that Loggins read as a child. Loggins went on to write wonderful songs about Winnie the Pooh, including the classic “House at Pooh Corner.”
“House at Pooh Corner” seems to capture the essence of what Winnie the Pooh means to me and so many other people. It is sweet melodious and calming. It makes you think of simpler times when there is no hurry or worries, just a time to be loved and love others for who they are and not who you want them to become.
Video of the Loggins and Messina performing the song “House at Pooh Corner”
In a interview with aol.com Kate Gosselin discusses her little Winnie the Pooh tattoo. At 18 year-old, Gosselin, got the tattoo on her ankle. She says that her kids used to pet the tattoo when they were younger. This fall she and the 8 children will be back on TLC for their new show, Kate plus 8. She will also be doing another reality show called Twist of Kate. She will also being returning to Dancing the Stars this season for one last dance with her partner Tony Dovolani.
The Winnie the Pooh movie is set to be released July 2011. According to filmonic, we will see the gang in the Hundred Acre wood looking for Eeyore’s lost tale. We will also get to see Rabbit’s family. It is based on A.A.Milne’s stories, which is great to hear. No one did Winnie the Pooh better than A.A. Milne, basing the movie more directly on his writings is an excellent move.
The new Apple iPad has a lot of cool apps. One of those apps allow users to read books right off of their iPad. iBooks is a free app the provides user with the ability to download and view books. Some books are available for purchase and many books are free, including Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne.
A.A. Milne was born January 18, 1882. His legacy and name lives on because of the adorable and hugely entertaining Pooh Bear that he created for his son’s enjoyment. Milne was born in London, England and his creation of Winnie the Pooh has stretched across the globe. Pooh, and the many characters from the Hundred Acre woods have been etched into the hearts of generations of kids and adults. Milne published several books including Winnie-the-Pooh and The House on Pooh Corner.
When most of us see Winnie the Pooh eating honey we think that he is just a greedy little bear. But with the revelation of the health benefits of honey, but now the theory needs to be revaluated. Maybe that bear of “little brain” has a fantastically astute brain. All these years Pooh has been reaping the rewards of having a diet rich in antioxidants. Researchers discovered some years back that honey contains a lot of antioxidants.
