ORIGINAL WARHOL, OTHER CUTTING EDGE CONTEMPORARY ART PIECES DEBUT IN THE CORDISH ART COLLECTION, AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION CURATED FOR LIVE! HOTEL BY SUZI AND DAVID CORDISH
May 2018 - Hanover, Maryland – The Cordish Companies and Live! Casino & Hotel unveiled THE CORDISH ART COLLECTION, a diverse art collection curated exclusively for the new luxury Live! Hotel by Suzi and David Cordish. Available for public view later this summer when the Live! Hotel opens - The Cordish Art Collection includes works by Andy Warhol, Jennifer Steinkamp, Charlie Ahn, Nick Cave, Not Vital, and other world-renowned artists. Through her career, Suzi Cordish has served on the National Board of the Smithsonian Institution, as President of the Board of Creative Capital Foundation, and as Chairman of Maryland Art Place. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Arthur M. Sackler and Freer Gallery of Art. Mrs. Cordish spent three years working to commission or select each individual piece of the Collection. Her vision was to provide a unique guest experience for visitors to the Live! Hotel, the first hotel in the world to carry the Live! branding.
Cassoulet War
NYC Vibe was on the front lines of the 4th Annual D'Artagnan Cassoulet War, which translates to as an "Argument Between French Villages." The #cassouletwar is a charitable spirited competition between top chefs centered around this traditional French stew, all to benefit Action Against Hunger USA
FRAGRANCE DYNASTY HOUSE OF CREED LAUNCHES VIKING FOR MEN!
October 2017: The oldest perfume brand in the world has a new scent!
Paris based fragrance dynasty House of Creed, which traces its aromatic roots back to 1760 and King George III, has launched a new luxury fragrance entitled “Viking.”
The powerful scent opens with notes of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, and La Réunion baie rose (also known as pink peppercorn). The middle notes are filled with peppercorn, Bulgarian rose, and peppermint. The fragrance finishes with Indian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, Indian patchouli, and lavandin absolute.
Creed is the only fragrance house to rely on a 4,000 year-old infusion technique to capture the highest concentration of natural essential oils. This labor-intensive process, passed from father to son spanning seven generations, preserves the originality of each scent's ingredients without the use of preservatives.
“Viking” is available at Creed Boutiques and Creedboutique.Com, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman.
Established first by James Henry Creed as a custom tailor and leather goods maker to the English Royal Court, The House of Creed turned perfumer in 1780 when King George III—enamored by a pair of Creed scented gloves commissioned Creed's first royal fragrance: a rich mix of mandarin, ambergris and sandalwood, christened Royal English Leather.
When Queen Victoria appointed The House of Creed the "official supplier" of fragrance to the British royal court in 1845, she too commissioned her very own perfume. The scent—Fleurs de Bulgarie—is distilled from the world's finest roses and is still available to the public today.
Fashion and Finance Ball - Benefiting the Foundation Fighting...
The annual Fashion and Financial Ball benefiting the Foundation Fighting Blindness took place this month at the Plaza Hotel to raise funds and awareness.
The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) was established in 1971 by a passionate group of families driven to find treatments and cures for inherited retinal diseases that were affecting their loved ones. At that time, little was known about these blinding retinal degenerative diseases. Very little research was being done, and there were no clinical trials for potential treatments.
The Foundation’s goal was clear and focused: To drive the research that would lead to preventions, treatments, and vision restoration for the spectrum of degenerative retinal diseases, specifically macular degeneration – including age related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, Stargardt disease and Leber congenital amurosis (LCA). Together these conditions affect more than 10 million Americans and millions more throughout the world.
Today, the Foundation Fighting Blindness is the world’s leading private funder of retinal disease research. That funding has been a driving force behind the progress toward cures, including the identification of more than 250 genes linked to retinal disease, and the launch of 20 clinical trials for potential treatments.
On an annual basis, the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the Foundation’s Clinical Research Institute fund more than 100 research grants. The research projects are conducted by more than 150 research investigators at institutions, eye hospitals, and universities in the United States, Australia, England, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Israel, and Mexico.
International Jazz Day Global Concert 2017 - Havana, Cuba
Gran Teatro de la Habana Alicia Alonso
April 2017 - Havana, Cuba - The All-Star Global Concert brought together a stellar lineup of international artists representing jazz and many other genres of music, for a performance that spanned styles, cultures and languages. In the spirit of International Jazz Day, each year’s All-Star Global Concert takes place in a landmark venue with rich historical significance both to the Global Host City and to the hosting nation. The 2017 All-Star Global Concert took place in the historic Gran Teatro de la Habana Alicia Alonso, one of the world’s leading performing arts centers and the oldest theater in Latin America. Originally built in 1838 as the Teatro Tacón, the Gran Teatro has presented top performers from around the world and currently houses the National Ballet of Cuba and the Havana International Ballet Festival. Located in the heart of Old Havana, the building recently reopened after an extensive restoration. It provided an extraordinary setting for the highly anticipated, culminating performance of International Jazz Day 2017.
The concert in Havana was hosted by Will Smith, actor, writer and producer.
KATY PERRY SERVES CHERRY PIES TO FANS IN TIMES SQUARE
April 2017, New York City - Katy Perry fans in New York City had their cake and ate it too!
Superstar singer songwriter Katy Perry made a surprise appearance in Times Square on a hot Friday spring afternoon to serve fans, tourists, and lunching office-workers helpings of cherry pie to promote her new single “Bon Appetit” which was released earlier in the day.
Ms. Perry, who proclaimed her love for New York City from a cherry pie van as her new song blared from a thundering sound-system situated on the northern triangle of Times Square known as Duffy Square, was almost unrecognizable to longtime fans with her new close-cropped pixie blonde hairstyle.
Perry, who has the most Twitter followers in the world with 97 million, launched a campaign earlier in the week asking her fans to “bake me a pie and you may get a surprise.”
“Bon Appetit” also features Atlanta rap trio Migos, and is the second single from Perry’s upcoming follow-up to her 2013 album Prism.
Katy Perry will be busy in New York City as she is hosting the Met Gala on May 1, and she is slated to perform on the season finale of Saturday Night Live on May 20.
SHOWTIME ORDERS THIRD SEASON OF POWERHOUSE DRAMA BILLIONS
March 2017 - NEW YORK CITY – SHOWTIME has picked up the hit drama series BILLIONS for a third season. BILLIONS delivered the network’s biggest sophomore debut since HOMELAND, and had its best telecast of the season this past Sunday night, up 13 percent versus the season two premiere telecast. Starring Oscar® nominee and Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Paul Giamatti, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff and Malin Akerman, BILLIONS airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Bader Studios NYC was on the red carpet for the premiere of season two of BILLIONS which picked up immediately after the season one finale, as hard-charging U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Giamatti) squares off against billionaire hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod (Lewis), scorching the earth in a costly war for personal domination. It's law versus money, with power, sex, and the soul of New York in the balance. Siff stars as Wendy Rhoades, Chuck's estranged wife and the top performance coach in the hedge fund world. Akerman plays Lara Axelrod, Axe's fiercely loyal and street-smart wife.
Season two finds the characters vying for control in a changing world that presents an existential threat. For all of them, it's a choice between evolution and extinction. Toby Leonard Moore, David Costabile and Condola Rashad also star. Season two guest stars include Rob Morrow, Dan Soder, Kelly AuCoin, Mary-Louise Parker, Danny Strong, James Wolk, Christopher Denham, Glenn Fleshler, Asia Kate Dillon and Eric Bogosian.
BILLIONS is created, written and executive produced by showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien. The series is also created by Andrew Ross Sorkin.
PASSENGERS World Premiere Red Carpet at Regency Village Theatre
PASSENGERS World Premiere Red Carpet at Regency Village Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
December 14, 2016
Jennifer Lawrence (Aurora) and Chris Pratt (Jim) star in an exciting action-thriller about two strangers who are on a 120-year journey to another planet when their hibernation pods wake them 90 years too early. Jim and Aurora are forced to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction as the ship teeters on the brink of collapse, jeopardizing the lives of the passengers on the greatest mass migration in human history.
The film will be released in theaters nationwide on December 21, 2016.
“Passengers is about two people who were supposed to be on the trip of a lifetime – the 120-year journey to a new planet – when they get woken up 90 years too early,” says Chris Pratt, who stars in Passengers alongside Jennifer Lawrence. “But it turns out there’s a reason they woke up early. They have to solve the mystery of the malfunction, and fix a ship that is quickly failing, if they are going to survive and save the lives of the passengers on the greatest mass migration in human history.”
“It’s about characters who face extreme situations and have to make extreme choices, and I always find that fascinating – what would you have done?” says Morten Tyldum, who directs the film, his first following his Oscar® nominated triumph with the hit The Imitation Game.
Against the story of high stakes action, the filmmakers set a sensitive story of two passengers who find each other in this moment of peril. It’s a story that has attracted Hollywood for many years; writer Jon Spaihts’ script has landed on the “Black List” of the industry’s best unproduced screenplays. “One of the things that drew me to this script was the way Jon set an intimate story on such a large stage,” says producer Neal H. Moritz. “It’s an action film with epic spectacle, but it all hinges on these two incredible characters brought to life by Jen and Chris.”
Pratt’s character, Jim, decides to give up h
Fun and Fashion Merge at Kenzo x H&M Collaboration Launch In N...
October 2016: New York, NY:
In spectacular displays of color and light, the celebrated KENZO x H&M collaboration was officially launched in New York City.
Directed by fashion legend Jean Paul Goude, the KENZO x H&M bash was presented at Pier 36 with a joyous dance party and runway show which featured a performance by Ice Cube
KENZO’s Carol Lim and Humberto Leon are the latest designers to bring their work to the masses with an affordable line with the fast fashion retailer offering a pattern-heavy, colorful collection.
“We wanted to create something special for this collaboration” exclaimed Carol Lim on the KENZO x H&M red carpet. “And we wanted to introduce a conversion between Kenzo Takada and our time at KENZO, so we brought together a lot of the pieces from the archives that we’ve never really played with before…” Leon added that “every piece has a real collectibility to it ...for 80% of the collection this is the only place you’re going to get it…”
Celebrities outfitted in the luxe-streetwear and bold graphic prints included Lupita Nyong’o, Chloe Sevigny, Iman Chance the Rapper, Elizabeth Olsen, Jade Gordon, Charli XCX, Bethann Hardison, Halsey, Joe Jonas, and Spike Jonze, among others.
To the rhythm of a customized remix of “Express Yourself” by Sam Spiegel, dancers, beatboxers, whistlers and musicians came together to celebrate the beauty and power of individual expression. Through a unique choreography created by KENZO collaborator Ryan Heffington - the show presented the KENZO x H&M collection to an audience who experienced an inferno of playfulness, bold prints and vivid colours. As the show finished the celebration continued with a performance by rapper and surprise guest Ice Cube.
On the KENZO x H&M red carpet, actress Rosario Dawson praised Kenzo’s history of creating beautiful fashions and “bringing out the playfulness that is needed when we dress up.” Chloe Sevigny commended KENZO for the “color, life, and vibrancy they bring to clothes.
¡CHEVROLET PRESENTA EL SPARK EV EN EL SALÓN DEL AUTOMÓVIL!
- Se espera que tenga el mejor rango EV en su segmento.
- El avanzado motor estadounidense y la transmisión proporcionan la mejor aceleración
en su clase.
- Dos pantallas de siete pulgadas LCD de alta resolución muestran funciones clave del
vehículo e infoentretenimiento.
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Los mercados iniciales incluyen California, Oregón, Canadá, Corea del Sur y otros mercados globales.
El primer EV con opción a SAE Combo DC con capacidad de carga rápida ¡lo que permite al Spark EV cargarse hasta el 80 por ciento en 20 minutos!
A un precio competitivo por debajo de los 25.000$ y con incentivos fiscales.
Noviembre de 2012, Los Ángeles: En El Salón del Automóvil de Los Ángeles de 2012, Chevrolet dió a conocer el tan esperado, totalmente eléctrico, Chevrolet Spark EV. Tendrá un precio por debajo de los 25.000$ y con incentivos fiscales.
Spark EV: el Spark EV se alimenta de un avanzado motor eléctrico y un sistema de batería. Se compone de una unidad de tracción coaxial y un motor eléctrico, diseñados por GM, que conjuntamente proporcionan 130 hp (110 kW) y 400 lb.-ft. (542 Nm) de fuerza de torsión para una aceleración instantánea; y una batería de iones de litio de más de 20-kWh se espera que proporcione el mejor rendimiento en el rango EV de su segmento.
Batería Spark: el Spark EV se alimenta de un avanzado motor eléctrico y un sistema de batería. Se compone de una unidad de tracción coaxial y un motor eléctrico, diseñados por GM, que conjuntamente proporcionan 130 hp (110 kW) y 400 lb.-ft. (542 Nm) de fuerza de torsión para una aceleración instantánea; y una batería de iones de litio de más de 20-kWh se espera que proporcione el mejor rendimiento en el rango EV de su segmento.
Se suman nuevos mercados: Además de los mercados previamente anunciados que incluyen California y Corea del Sur, el Spark EV también se pondrá a la venta en concesionarios colaboradores a lo largo de Oregón, Canadá y otros mercados globales. El Spark EV podrá optar
NV ENERGY WORKERS BATTLE NOR'EASTER TO HELP RESTORE POWER
- NV Energy Linemen Race Against Time in Harsh Weather Conditions
- Storm Weary Locals Appreciate Heroic Efforts as New Storm Hits Shores!
- LI Resident with Las Vegas Ties Benefits from Arrival of NV Energy
November 2012, Long Island, NY: It's a race against time and Mother Nature!
As a fierce nor'easter brought 60 mile-per-hour plus high winds and snow to the east coast of the United States, NV Energy workers are playing a crucial and timely role in the restoration of power for residents on Long Island, New York.
Battling harsh weather conditions, NV Energy crew members are working diligently to help repair the damage done by one of the most costly weather related catastrophe in U.S. history.
Storm Weary Locals Appreciate the Efforts of NV Energy: Storm weary Long Islanders were appreciative of NV Energy's efforts as the Nor'easter has the potential to prolong the power outages and gasoline shortages that have plagued the area from the lethal Hurricane Sandy "super-storm."
Long Islander with Nevada Ties Benefits from Heroic NV Energy Efforts: Among the grateful Long Island locals who are benefiting from this NV Energy restoration effort are Beth Davidsen and her children. Davidsen's parents, who reside in Las Vegas, called her during the storm and informed her that "help is on the way from Nevada." The next morning, NV Energy trucks were in her backyard in Smithtown, LI restoring power!
Though the Nor'easter is relatively small as compared to Hurricane Sandy, rainfall, high winds, and snow could result in downed trees and additional loss of power, which could seriously impede progress to Long Islanders who have been in the dark for over a week.
NV Energy Restoration Crew and Trucks Arrived Monday to Help Sandy Victims: On Monday, November 5, more than twenty crew members with twelve crew trucks were loaded on U.S.Air Force C-5 and C-17 aircraft at both Travis Air Force Base in Sacramento and Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas and flown
STARS CELEBRATE 2012 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS
June 2012, Miami Beach, Florida: An international array of film fans, actors, directors, producers, and writers converged for this year's American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Awards - the leading film festival in the world for African American and urban content.
The ABFF celebrated its sixteenth year of recognizing the contributions of black directors, writers, and actors in the film industry in Miami Beach, Florida.
In addition to its cinematic showcases which include feature length films / shorts / documentaries, and, for the first time this year, "webisodes" - the ABFF nurtured its attendees in a variety of disciplines, offering panel discussions, workshops and symposiums hosted by leading media companies.
Among the supporters of the 2012 ABFF is Cadillac. Acclaimed actors, directors, and nominees arrived in Cadillac vehicles including ABFF Advisory Board member Robert Townsend, Vanessa A. Williams, Rockmond Dunbar, Salim and Mara Brock Akil, Demetria McKinney, Bill Duke, and Malinda Williams.
Malinda Williams was a co-winner the Grand Jury Prize Best Performance by an Actor for her role as "Cassandra" - a troubled pastor's wife - in the Russ Parr directed film "The Undershepard." She shared the award with "fellow thespian" Sheldon Shepherd, who played the lead role in "Better Mus Come." Parr's film also won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature and Grand Jury Prize for Best Director, which was presented by Cadillac.
Other winners included: Grand Jury Prize Best Screenplay: Matthew Cherry for "The Last Fall,"
Grand Jury Prize Best Documentary:"Soul Food Junkies," produced by Lisa Durden and directed by Byron Hurt, HBO Short Film Award: "Cherry Waves" - written and directed by Carey Williams, and gmc Faith & Family Screenplay Competition: "In The Meantime" - written by Nzinga Kadalie Kemp
Since its inception in 1997, the ABFF has showcased more than 600 films, rewarding and redefining artistic excellence in independent film-making.
MARTHA STEWART DELIVERS HER FIRST COMMENCEMENT SPEECH
Iconic TV Host / Entrepreneur Offers "Read World Advice" & Inspiration to Grads
June 2012, Glendale, AZ: American business magnate, media personality, magazine publisher, best-selling author, and lifestyle "guru" Martha Stewart gave the commencement speech at the University of Phoenix.
During the course of two days and with over 10,000 guests in attendance, Stewart addressed more than 2,000 graduates from around the country at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Chosen by the University of Phoenix for her status as an outstanding role model, Stewart offered words of inspiration and "real world" advice to a massive graduating class comprised primarily of working adults who are balancing their studies with the demands of careers and families.
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning can help students pursue personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world.
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CELEBRATES 150 YEARS!
July 2012, Omaha Nebraska: From the American frontier to the future!
The Union Pacific Railroad - founded by Abraham Lincoln ...chased by Butch Cassidy... featured in 37 films...survivor of scores of hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, mudslides, droughts...and the inspiration behind countless books, stories, and songs -is celebrating its 150th Birthday.
Union Pacific: Yesterday... It was 150 years ago - July 1, 1862 - when President Abraham Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act, creating the original Union Pacific Railroad. Though Lincoln died before construction began, Union Pacific became the nation's first transcontinental railroad. The trains which traversed the tracks of Union Pacific were instrumental in helping settle the West and spurring commerce from coast to coast.
Union Pacific: Today - Carrying On Lincoln's Vision of Connection America to the World
One of America's iconic companies, today Union Pacific Railroad links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail and providing freight solutions and logistics expertise to the global supply chain.
The many "firsts" of Union Pacific include the first and only railroad in the United States to utilize ultra-sonic wheel crack detection devices which discover tiny fractures in boxcar wheels which cannot be seen by the unaided human eye - no tested wheel has been responsible for a derailment in the last ten to fifteen years.
Union Pacific was also the first railroad to use Genset or hybrid locomotives which reduce fuel consumption by over one-third as compared to traditional diesel locomotives.
INTRODUCING THE NEW eBay: NEW LOGO, NEW FEATURES, NEW LOOK!
October 2012, New York, NY: eBay is getting personal!
eBay has debuted several new, highly anticipated technological and visual features that reflect the marketplace eBay is today and the role it plays in connecting shoppers around the world to the things they need and love—anytime, anywhere.
eBay, which unveiled its new logo on September 13, is delivering consumers a clean, contemporary look and feel which offers more intuitive and convenient ways to browse, decide, and purchase products globally and locally. Starting today, the changes to eBay will begin to be rolled out live over the coming weeks in the United States, and around the world in the coming months. As technology revolutionizes the way people shop, eBay is shaping the future of commerce in the $10 trillion global retail market.
Technology is enabling a revolution in how people shop and eBay is enabling the future of commerce. eBay intends to be at the center of this revolution for consumers. the new eBay enhancements include a new personalization feature called "Feed" that offers a curated selection of your favorite things on the eBay homepage , streamlined navigation, new view item pages with larger images, new progressive registration, faster checkout and much more.
New Feed Feature: Shopping Made Easier / More Personalized: eBay's new feed feature is a new and personal way to curate the user's shopping experience and discover items. It helps make moments of inspiration instantly shoppable. Among the highlights of the new feed feature include:
-a curated selection of "favorite things" on the eBay homepage
-a feed which is now tailored to individual interests and eBay history
Enhancements: Bigger Pictures, Better Search Results, Streamlined Navigation, More!
eBay also revealed additional enhancements designed to deliver more intuitive, convenient ways to browse and buy. Among these new enhancements include:
-Auto complete options which help the user get access to the product they are
ANDREA BOCELLI SERENADED BY FRANCISCAN MONKS ON HIS 54th BIRTHDAY
October 2012: Assisi, Italy: It was an humble and heartfelt performance fit for an iconic tenor!
Italian opera star Andrea Bocelli was serenaded by Franciscan Monks on the occasion of his 54th birthday this past week during the historic "Global Gathering" conference in Assisi, Italy.
Bocelli, along with American soul songstress Dionne Warwick and other notable musical artists, were in the birthplace of St. Francis to perform a benefit concert at the "Global Gathering" - a historic series of conferences organized by the Fetzer Institute to promote love, forgiveness, and peace among peoples of the world.
Monks Render Two Versions of "Happy Birthday" at Convent of St. Francis: When the Franciscan Monks discovered that the concert date coincided with the day of Bocelli's birth, they invited the world renown singer to join them in a simple dinner in the refectory of their basilica complex - a Franciscan tradition of hospitality.
Father Giuseppe Piemontese, the custodian of the Sacred Convent of St Francis, praised Bocelli in a ceremonial toast in which he intoned " we...praise the Lord for the gift of Andrea, and the gift of his life."
The Monks, were joined by Dr. Lawrence Sullivan, from the Fetzer Institute, who then rendered two versions of "Happy Birthday" in Italian for Bocelli, who was honored with a large white cake with the inscription "Love and Forgiveness, Happy Birthday Andrea."
Andrea Bocelli Composes Two New Songs for The Global Gathering:The Global Gathering, hosted by the Fetzer Institute, was inspired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama who issued the challenge for mankind to turn away from fear and violence and foster goodness, love, compassion and caring. Scholars, artists, athletes, thought leaders and more converged in Assisi, Italy to explore peaceful solutions to poverty, war, economic inequality, health care, and other issues.
In addition to his performance, Andrea Bocelli composed two new songs especially for
MARLA RUNYAN GIVES HOPE TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED
The First Legally Blind Athlete to Compete in the Olympics Works with Camp Abilities
July 2012 New York: Track and field icon Marla Runyan, the first legally blind athlete to compete in the Olympics, is working with Camp Abilities to give hope, education and empowerment to visually impaired youth.
Children with visual impairments (VI) face many obstacles in their physical development, due to both societal perceptions of their capacities and the limitations of the disability itself.
The result is that children with VI have low levels of physical activity and high rates of health problems that result from lack of physical fitness. In response to these challenges, Camp Abilities provides a one-week, developmental sports camp for children who are visually impaired, blind or deafblind.
About Camp Abilities: Camp Abilities was founded in 1996 by Dr. Lauren Lieberman in Brockport, N.Y. Camps have since been established in 10 other U.S. states and also in Ireland, Puerto Rico and Guatemala.
The mission of Camp Abilities is four-fold.
Empower children with sensory impairments to be physically active, improving their health and well-being and encouraging them to be productive members of their schools, community and society. Camp teaches children what they CAN do in the area of sports and recreation, which is often overlooked in their education and home environments
Train undergraduate and graduate students how to teach sports and recreation to children with sensory impairments.
Camp Abilities Brockport gives some much-needed respite to families. When the children return home after camp, they are more able, independent and confident in their abilities.
Camp Abilities allows for the continuance of research in the areas of physical activity, health, fitness, communication, resources and best practice techniques for teaching children with visual impairments.
ABOUT MARLA RUNYAN: Olympian runner Marla Runyan was born on January 4, 1969, in Santa Maria, Calif
VOLKSWAGEN SPONSORS SHARK WEEK ON THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL
August 2012: Volkswagen is partnering with the Discovery Channel as the sponsor of the 25th Anniversary of Shark Week, which airs on the Discovery Channel from August 12 through 16.
This is Volkswagen's first year as presenting sponsor for the acclaimed programming event, which has carved out its place as must-see television for millions of viewers nationwide.
Mobile Beetle Shark Observation Cage Puts Viewers in the Driver's Seat! The Volkswagen Beetle goes cruising with....sharks! To celebrate this historic milestone, Volkswagen teamed with noted marine biologist and shark expert Luke Tipple, along with a team of engineers to design and construct a mobile Beetle shaped Shark Observation Cage. The cage, which took approximately three weeks to build and is made of tubular aluminium, will put viewers in the driver's seat as it cruises the ocean floor, surrounded by sharks.
The Volkswagen Beetle Shark Observation Cage will be part of a three-part short-form series to air during Shark Week which chronicles the design, construction, and submersion of the Beetle. The Beetle Shark Observation Cage plays on the silhouettes of two iconic images: the shark fin and the Volkswagen Beetle.
Social Media / Short Films Enhance Viewers Shark Week Experience: Volkswagen's social media sponsorship will enhance fans' online Shark Week experience with new viewing choices including a simultaneous broadcasting application with audio syncing to the TV programming.
Additionally, VW will provide exclusive content with a custom "Shark Bites" video playlist and timeline photos for VW's page. The custom Shark Week hashtag #VWSharkWeek will give fans a chance to engage in conversation leading up to and through Shark Week.
On-air elements include "Shark Bites," vignettes that celebrate the greatest moments from past Shark Weeks, and "Sneak Peeks," short segments which began the week of July 17 look ahead to this year's 25th Shark Week.
NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR WOMEN WHO ARE TRANSFORMING AMERICA
August / September 2012: Who will be the "Next MAKERS" to follow in the footsteps of such iconic women as Hillary Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres, Geraldine Ferraro, Billy Jean King, Sandra Day O'Connor, Gloria Steinem, Martha Stewart, and Barbara Walters, among others?
MAKERS: Women Who Make America, a landmark digital video and broadcast initiative that aims to become the largest and most dynamic collection of women's stories ever captured on video is conducting a nationwide search for six remarkable women from across America as the "Next MAKERS."
Candidates for NextMAKERS will be considered based on accomplishments large and small, as well as their leadership, activism and positive social impact. Six remarkable women from across the country will ultimately be selected to tell their stories in short videos that will appear on MAKERS.COM alongside videos from Supreme Court Justices, Secretaries of State, and CEOs, as well as athletes, activists, entertainers.
Simple Facial Skincare will join MAKERS in saluting these women who have made America great by awarding each Next MAKER with a $10,000 grant so they can continue to follow their dreams and do great work in their in communities. The Next MAKERS will be flown to New York City to attend intimate hosted MAKERS and Simple and film their stories with the award-winning MAKERS filmmaking team.
How To Enter Next MAKERS: Applicants are encouraged to submit an entry for themselves or a woman in their live who they feel deserves to be a Next MAKER on MAKERS.com/NextMAKERS or on Facebook.com/SimpleSkincare. Entries can be submitted from 12:00 PM (ET) August 16, 2012 to 12:00 PM (ET) September 27, 2012.
TOMMY HILFIGER PRESENTS HIS WOMEN'S SPRING 2013 COLLECTION
September 2012, New York City: Tommy Hilfiger is looking ahead to spring with the debut of his highly-anticipated Women's Spring 2013 Collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.
At the High Line's Chelsea Market Passage in the chic Chelsea District of Manhattan, the fashion world along with celebrities, noted athletes and artists turned their attention to America's most revered designer as he revealed what American women will be wearing next spring. Sanya Richards Ross brought her two Gold medals to show Tommy. US Olympic Track & Field Gold Medalist Allyson Felix, "True Grit" star Hailee Steinfeld, hip-hop icon/humanitarian Russell Simmons, legendary music executive Tommy Mottola, and fashion designer /reality TV star Kimora Lee helped Tommy celebrate his new Women's Spring 2013 Collection.
About Tommy Hilfiger's Spring 2013 Women's Collection - American Voyage
Spring 2013 is inspired by the spirit of a nautical journey. From sea to sand, deck to harbor, sailing life informs the easy, fluid attitude of the collection.
The effortless "off-duty" style calls to mind Jackie O and Lauren Hutton entering ports of call in exotic locales. The look is quintessentially American, but at home anywhere in the world.
From tonal sailcloth inspired patchwork to the brand's signature red, white, and blue, the collection brings a youthful sense of adventure to the classics. Stripes are reinvented with playful patterns and nautical motifs -- a breton version goes lux in pieced leather. Menswear favorites are reinterpreted in slouchy printed silk suits, oversized blouses and cableknit varsity sweaters. Dresses are a key silhouette -- canvas shirtdresses are accented with lattice lacing and grommet details for a sporty touch, while draped silk styles move effortlessly from daytime to evening. Colorblocked handbags in exaggerated proportions are the perfect traveling companion. The new boat shoe pops against a stacked white heel, while flat espadrilles lend a non
BEHIND-THE-SCENES: DREW BREES & ONE DIRECTION IN NEW PEPSI AD
October 2012, Purchase, New York: When he's not on the gridiron breaking touchdown records, Drew Brees is a song and dance man with the band One Direction!
New Orleans Saints' Quarterback Drew Brees and chart topping U.K. pop music stars One Direction are featured in highly anticipated new ad for Pepsi's "Live For Now" campaign.
The ad debuts on Pepsi social media channels and will air concurrently through the MLB Playoffs, World Series, NFL season and THE X FACTOR, the new creative launches with a :30 ad, titled "Showdown" and featuring an exciting head-to-head competition between Brees and One Direction.
One Direction band members commented on the thrill of working with Pepsi and an American football legend.
Drew Brees Vs. One Direction in "Showdown" Meeting in the green room of a fictitious TV talk show, the award-winning band and the football legend engage in a battle of one-upmanship, trying to prove who truly deserves a refreshing Pepsi more. The spot features both sides challenging each other to give up the coveted can of Pepsi for a chance to experience a "Live For Now" moment. One Direction shows off their Platinum Album award and Billboard magazine cover as a confident Brees counters by flashing his diamond studded Super Bowl ring.
The members of One Direction broke into hysterical laughter as they watched playback of their on-screen interaction with Brees amid screaming fans - who are divided between their allegiance for the football star and the singing sensation.
From the Gridiron to the Concert Stage - Brees Joins One Direction! The star quarterback is offered membership in the band if he gives up his Pepsi. Brees enjoyed working with the members of One Direction, whom he described as a "global phenomenon." Suddenly Brees appears with a microphone in hand, joining One Direction onstage. Brees croons off-key as he makes vain attempts to dance in step with the teen idols. Off camera, the champion Super Bowl quarterback readily admit
TOMMY HILFIGER PRESENTS HIS MEN'S SPRING 2013 COLLECTION
September 2012, New York City: As summer comes to a close, "Spring is in the Air" as Tommy Hilfiger debuted his highly-anticipated Men's 2013 Spring Collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City!
Fashion models, celebrities, designers, fans, and paparazzi converged at The Cabanas Room in the nautical themed Maritime Hotel located in Manhattan's hipster Chelsea Meatpacking District as the iconic designer revealed what will be "in store" for American males next year.
About Tommy Hilfiger's Spring 2013 Men's Collection: For the Spring 2013 men's collection, heritage prep is reconsidered with a modern execution and unbuttoned ease inspired by the codes and camaraderie of collegiate sporting clubs. The classics are reinvented with a youthful irreverence that discards the rules and champions a new approach to iconic men's pieces. From the yacht club to the cricket pitch, the new spring uniform embraces a relaxed American attitude.
The brand's hallmark colors -- spirited blues, crisp whites and athletic reds -- feature prominently in nautical rope print stripes, regatta jackets and regimental details. Hybrid themes play throughout -- the breton jersey fused with a classic oxford and a striped leather espadrille sneaker. Unexpected twists bring a lighthearted feel, from the quintessential collegiate blazer done in jersey to the knit tie incorporated onto the front placket of shirts. For unscripted adventures, outerwear is given a rebellious edge with the canvas meets leather moto-trench and suede desert bomber jacket. Distressed chinos and denim are introduced in a nonchalant fit that feels familiar, like well-worn vintage favorites. Gold insignia buttons and varsity crests are paired with bold accents like racing stripes. The rules of the game have changed, but the look is unmistakably American Prep.
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A MOMENT WITH ALSHON JEFFREY & PEPSI MAX NFL ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
This election year, Chicago Bears' rookie Alshon Jeffrey wants your vote!
FANS VOTE FOR PEPSI MAX NFL ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Fans can vote for one of five nominated players on NFL.com/rookies beginning every Tuesday at 9 am ET and ending on Friday at 3 pm ET to determine the Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week. The Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week will be announced each Friday on NFL Total Access on NFL Network and on NFL.com.
After the regular season, five players will be nominated for Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com/rookies throughout the month of January. The Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year will be announced at the second annual "NFL Honors" awards show in New Orleans on Saturday, February 2, the night before Super Bowl XLVII.
In addition, Pepsi MAX has signed 2012 NFL Rookies Trent Richardson (Cleveland Browns), Stephon Gilmore (Buffalo Bills), Dre Kirkpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals), Whitney Mercilus (Houston Texans), Kendall Wright (Tennessee Titans), Alshon Jeffery (Chicago Bears), Fletcher Cox (Philadelphia Eagles) and Nick Perry (Green Bay Packers) to promote the Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week program through social media and local market activations.
This is Pepsi's eleventh year as the official soft drink sponsor of the NFL and the eleventh year that Pepsi will present the NFL Rookie of the Week and NFL Rookie of the Year awards.
60 SECONDS WITH TRENT RICHARDSON
This election year, Cleveland Browns' rookie Trent Richardson wants your vote!
FANS VOTE FOR PEPSI MAX NFL ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Fans can vote for one of five nominated players on NFL.com/rookies beginning every Tuesday at 9 am ET and ending on Friday at 3 pm ET to determine the Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week. The Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week will be announced each Friday on NFL Total Access on NFL Network and on NFL.com.
After the regular season, five players will be nominated for Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com/rookies throughout the month of January. The Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year will be announced at the second annual "NFL Honors" awards show in New Orleans on Saturday, February 2, the night before Super Bowl XLVII.
In addition, Pepsi MAX has signed 2012 NFL Rookies Trent Richardson (Cleveland Browns), Stephon Gilmore (Buffalo Bills), Dre Kirkpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals), Whitney Mercilus (Houston Texans), Kendall Wright (Tennessee Titans), Alshon Jeffery (Chicago Bears), Fletcher Cox (Philadelphia Eagles) and Nick Perry (Green Bay Packers) to promote the Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week program through social media and local market activations.
This is Pepsi's eleventh year as the official soft drink sponsor of the NFL and the eleventh year that Pepsi will present the NFL Rookie of the Week and NFL Rookie of the Year awards.
ENCUENTRO GLOBAL PRESENTADO POR EL INSTITUTO FETZER
Miles de Artistas, Académicos, Eruditos, Líderes de Negocios, Profesionales de la Salud y Participantes Exploran el Poder
del Amor y el Perdón
Presentaciones musicales de parte de Andrea Bocelli y Dionne Warwick
destacan este evento de seis días
Septiembre 2012: Todo comenzó con un desafío lanzado por el arzobispo Desmond Tutu y el santísimo Dalai Lama para que la humanidad se aleje del miedo y la violencia y adopte bondad, amor, compasión y consideración.
El Encuentro Global del Instituto Fetzer Explora el Poder del Amor y el Perdón:
El Instituto Fetzer - una fundación sin fines de lucro establecida por el pionero de comunicaciones John Fetzer -- volvió un desafío aparentemente imposible en una realidad digna de aplausos con la creación de Global Gathering or en Español "Encuentro Global" La Peregrinación de Amor y Perdón -- una conferencia extraordinaria de seis días en Asís , Italia que contó con la presencia de miles de participantes.
El Instituto Fetzer Elige a Asís: Una Ciudad de Paz Libre de Prejuicios:
El Instituto, que utiliza sus recursos filantrópicos para trabajar con un equipo internacional de asesores para la investigación y la creación de programas que fomenten la conciencia del poder que el amor y el perdón pueden tener en nuestro mundo, eligió Asís por su historia durante siglos como una ciudad de paz que acepta diferentes formas de pensar.
Asís es también el lugar de nacimiento de San Francisco, el santo patrón de Italia en donde los asistentes del Encuentro Global siguieron sus pasos mientras exploraban los ejemplos concretos de cómo el amor y el perdón pueden despertar esperanza, energía y solidaridad.
Grandes Líderes Convergen para Explorar los Poderes del Amor y el Perdón:
Los líderes de una asombrosa variedad de disciplinas -- organizaciones de activistas, académicos, las artes, negocios, salud, derecho, religión, medicina, prácticas espirituales, y deportes, entre otros - compartieron sus ideas sobre el poder transformador del a
ALISON SWEENEY & THE JOLLY GREEN GIANT IN THE BIG APPLE!
October 2012 New York, New York: Ho, ho, ho! The Jolly Green Giant is back... and he's with Alison Sweeney!
One of America's most beloved TV mascots, the Jolly Green Giant, made a triumphant return in New York City's famed Grand Central Station with "The Biggest Loser" and "Days of Our Lives" star Alison Sweeney to kick-off the "One Giant Pledge" campaign which aims to make eating vegetables fun for kids.
As the National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance recently revealed that an alarming 92% of children do not eat the recommended amount of vegetables needed, Sweeney and the Jolly Green Giant launched the "One Giant Pledge" initiative, calling on kids and parents to take an oath with the Jolly Green Giant as they pledge to simply eat one more vegetable every day, bringing fun and motivation to the kitchen table.
Celebrity mom Alison Sweeney took a "One Giant Pledge" public oath as hundreds of kids, parents, fans, commuters, and tourists took photos and joined in. Alison Sweeney spoke of the importance of this campaign and "The Biggest Loser" which inspire Americans to live a healthy lifestyle.
As vegetable jugglers, stilt walkers, and other entertainers mesmerized attendees, school kids interacted with the "augmented reality" version of the Green Giant with "virtual fist-bumps and "high-fives" which were projected on a large screen in Vanderbilt Hall.
Parents and their kids can take the One Giant Pledge online by visiting the Green Giant page at www.facebook.com/greengiant Moms and Dads have the opporunity to help their kids pledge to eat more vegtables with an online Green Giant Experience. Each child determines what they aspire to be when they grow up - such as an astronaut or teacher - and parents upload their child's to picture to generate a fun, customized pledge with the Jolly Green Giant.
60 SECONDS WITH KENDALL WRIGHT & PEPSI MAX NFL ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
This election year, Tennessee Titans' rookie Kendall Wright wants your vote!
FANS VOTE FOR PEPSI MAX NFL ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Fans can vote for one of five nominated players on NFL.com/rookies beginning every Tuesday at 9 am ET and ending on Friday at 3 pm ET to determine the Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week. The Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week will be announced each Friday on NFL Total Access on NFL Network and on NFL.com.
After the regular season, five players will be nominated for Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com/rookies throughout the month of January. The Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year will be announced at the second annual "NFL Honors" awards show in New Orleans on Saturday, February 2, the night before Super Bowl XLVII.
In addition, Pepsi MAX has signed 2012 NFL Rookies Trent Richardson (Cleveland Browns), Stephon Gilmore (Buffalo Bills), Dre Kirkpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals), Whitney Mercilus (Houston Texans), Kendall Wright (Tennessee Titans), Alshon Jeffery (Chicago Bears), Fletcher Cox (Philadelphia Eagles) and Nick Perry (Green Bay Packers) to promote the Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week program through social media and local market activations.
This is Pepsi's eleventh year as the official soft drink sponsor of the NFL and the eleventh year that Pepsi will present the NFL Rookie of the Week and NFL Rookie of the Year awards.
"RUDY" RETURNS TO TEACH TOP NFL ROOKIES ABOUT FOOTBALL!
September 2012: Rudy is back! And he's teaching the National Football League's top rookies about football!
Pepsi MAX, the National Football League (NFL) and the NFLPA (NFL Players, Inc.) have teamed up to bring fans the Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week, a program through which fans can vote for a stand-out Rookie each week of the 2012 NFL regular season.
Rookie of the Week Program Launched with Humorous "Rudy" Video: This year, in partnership with Funny Or Die, the Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week program was launched with a video featuring actor Sean Astin using his experience from "Rudy" to teach NFL rookies about football.
Astin's assortment of constructive criticism, insightful tips and helpful advice is featured on Funny or Die, and includes sit downs with Robert Griffin III, Dwayne Allen, Russell Wilson, Brian Quick and DeVier Posey.
Sean Astin Brings Famous Rudy Character Back to Life: Sean Astin played the lead role in the film "Rudy," which was released to critical acclaim in 1993. In the film, Rudy has dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles. Rudy had always been told that he was too small to play football - yet he is determined to overcome the odds and play the game he loves. In several polls, "Rudy" has been cited as among the best sports films ever. Astin's co-stars in "Rudy" included Jon Favreau, Ned Beatty, Charles S. Dutton, Lili Taylor, and Jason Miller.
Fans Vote for Rookie of the Week: Fans can vote for one of five nominated players on NFL.com/rookies beginning every Tuesday at 9 am ET and ending on Friday at 3 pm ET to determine the Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week. The Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week will be announced each Friday on NFL Total Access on NFL Network and on NFL.com.
After the regular season, five players will be nominated for Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com/rookies throughout the month of January. The Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie o
MAKING VEGETABLES FUN FOR KIDS
October 2012 New York, New York: Ho, ho, ho! Celebrity mom Alison Sweeney and the Jolly Green Giant are working together to get kids to eat their vegetables!
According to National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance, an alarming 92% of children do not eat the recommended amount of vegetables needed. To remedy this situation, Sweeney and the Jolly Green Giant launched the "One Giant Pledge" initiative in New York City, calling on kids and parents to take an oath with the Jolly Green Giant as they pledge to simply eat one more vegetable every day, bringing fun and motivation to the kitchen table.
Sweeney, known for her role in "Days of Our Lives" and as co-host of "The Biggest Loser" shared her favorite vegetable recipes with those in attendance.
Food expert Melissa Halas-Liang provided healthy eating tips and talked with moms on how to engage in healthy eating routines for their families. Among the tips for parents to get their kids to eat vegetables include:
-Offer a wide rage of colorful fruits and vegetables
-Make vegetables fun! Different shapes and sizes - think of vegetables as an art project!
-One bite rule: kids should have at least one bite of a vegetable!
-Vary your preparation of vegetables by broiling, steaming, and eating raw
-Use hunger as a "friend" by serving vegetable appetizers and snacks
Parents and their kids can take the One Giant Pledge online by visiting the Green Giant page at www.facebook.com/greengiant Moms and Dads have the opporunity to help their kids pledge to eat more vegtables with an online Green Giant Experience. Each child determines what they aspire to be when they grow up - such as an astronaut or teacher - and parents upload their child's to picture to generate a fun, customized pledge with the Jolly Green Giant.
