Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Good Morning America on Velvet for February 19

VANTAGE POINT
Forest Whitaker, Dennis Quaid, William Hurt, and Matthew Fox star in director Pete Travis' Roshomon-style thriller in which an assassination attempt on the President of the United States is detailed from five unique perspectives. As the president arrives in Madrid, gunshots ring out. An American tourist (Whitaker) has captured footage of the would-be assassin on videotape, and now as the stories of the other four witnesses unfold each essential piece of the puzzle quickly falls into place. Only when all of the stories are told will the chilling truth to this shocking crime finally emerge.

LIVING LIKE ED (BOOK)
A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money! These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a condo–can try to make a positive change for the environment. From quick fixes to bigger commitments and long-term strategies, Ed will help you make changes in every part of your life. And if you think living green has to mean compromising on aesthetics or comfort, fear not; Ed's wife, Rachelle, insists on style–with a conscience. In Living Like Ed, his environmentalism and her design savvy combine to create a guide to going green that keeps the chic in eco-chic.

ETCH-A-SKETCH
Tim George, aka "Mr. Etch A Sketch" -- a 57-year-old security guard at a Downtown bank and a resident of the Clintonville neighborhood on the North Side. His motto: "Shake my hand, not my work." Not to worry. Each artwork, made by manipulating the buttons on the toy to create a continuous line, is secure: The knobs have been glued in place and the Etch A Sketch container "drained" of excess powder, thus freezing the image. George found his calling 20 years ago when he wanted to entertain his then-4-year-old daughter in the hospital. He avoided creating portraits for years because of the difficulties in sketching eyes and hair. "If I make a mistake, I have to turn it upside down and shake it and start over," he said. "There's no going back once I start."

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